
Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer
The world is full of incredible people, and this podcast brings you real conversations with those who have powerful stories to share. From inspiring individuals in Israel to Jewish people who’ve faced and overcome life’s toughest challenges, we dive into their journeys, struggles, and triumphs. Hosted by Yaakov Langer on Living Lchaim, these stories will move you, challenge you, and leave you inspired. Whether it’s faith, resilience, success, or personal growth, you’ll hear firsthand how they pushed forward. Follow now for eye-opening conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.
Latest episodes

May 14, 2022 • 1h 60min
Rabbi YY Jacobson: Keys to a Happy Life (LIVE Show)
One of America’s premier Jewish scholars in Torah and Jewish mysticism, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak (YY) Jacobson is one of the most popular speakers in the Jewish world today, lecturing to Jewish and non-Jewish audiences around the globe, and serving as teacher and mentor to thousands. He is considered to be one of the most successful, passionate and mesmerizing communicators of Judaism today, culling his ideas from the entire spectrum of Jewish thought and making them relevant to contemporary audiences. Rabbi YY Jacobson was the first rabbi ever to be invited by the Pentagon to deliver the religious keynote to the US military Chief of Chaplains and to the National Security Agency. At the conference he was hailed “The Jewish Billy Graham.” In this very special episode, Yaakov got to sit down with Rabbi YY, live, in White Shul in front of hundreds of people, including a live Q&A at the end. The night was magical and this conversation covers a wide range of topics. Episode powered by: Cedar Media Studios & "Short Machshava on the Daf" Cedar Media Studios is a creative agency specializing in the creation and successful execution of audio/visual communication strategies for top level influencers. Their team is here to assist those navigating podcasting, music and audio production. They help you grow your audience through the latest trends in digital marketing and bring years of experience in the audio and design world to best optimize and market our clients. Need to create a podcast? audio? or anything marketing? Go to https://www.cedarmediastudios.com/ to turn the volume up! “Short Machshava on the Daf”, is a project of Machsheves Yechezkel. The Short Machshava Shiur aims to give an understanding of the Agadita/Machshava of every Daf in shas, following the Daf Yomi schedule, adding a new Depth to the Daf. Given by Rabbi Yechezkel Hartman, a Talmid of Rabbi Moshe Shapiro zt"l, and a Maggid Shiur in Lawrence NY. Join the chat here: https://bit.ly/shortmwa4 Subscribe to their podcast here: https://bit.ly/shortmpodcast Incredible Kosher Entertainment - https://yidflicks.com/ This episode is in memory of: Yehuda ben Shalom Chaim • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Zev Volf Ben Yeshaya • and Yaakov Naftali ben Yonasan Binyamin If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com

May 7, 2022 • 1h 1min
Lipa Schmeltzer: My Journey Back Home
Lipa is one of the most talented artists in the Jewish world. His brilliant lyrics and unique style led him to a quick rise to fame. But Lipa was still figuring out who he was. Schmeltzer's music has both gained popularity due to the fusion of traditional Chasidic music and lyrics with contemporary music styles. His performance range includes "hard-driving rock tunes, jazzy shuffles, pseudo-rap numbers, solemn prayers, klezmer dances and jokey skits, accompanied by a nine-piece band and a troupe of actors". He writes lyrics in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish. Lipa has been going through a journey. After "leaving" his community and going to college, he has returned with a new look at life, his music and himself. Aside for being an incredible artist he is a deeply intelligent and honest person. This episode is in memory of: - Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima - Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe SPONSOR LINK Incredible Kosher Entertainment - https://yidflicks.com/ Our brand new and free call-in-to listen feature is here: USA: (712) 432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 More shows here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Follow us on social media for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/livinglchaim Submit your questions to hi@LivingLchaim.com Have a specific questions? Email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com

Apr 30, 2022 • 45min
Saul Blinkoff: The Orthodox Jew at Disney, Dreamworks & Netflix
Saul Blinkoff is a Hollywood filmmaker who has worked for many high profile clients including; DISNEY, DREAMWORKS, NETFLIX and AMAZON. He animated on the DISNEY films Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan and Tarzan and directed Winnie the Pooh:Springtime with Roo and Kronk’s New Groove. He also became an Orthodox Jew and has incredible journey. He's a person who keeps on growing. Saul also worked on the hit DISNEY show Doc McStuffins, Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures, Llama Llama and the award winning DREAMWORKS series; Madagascar: A Little Wild. Saul speaks around the world sharing practical tools for success, meaning and fulfillment in all aspects of life and hosts the inspirational weekly podcast; Life of AWESOME! Saul lives in Los Angeles with his wife Marion and their four children. Subscribe to the Life of Awesome Podcast https://plinkhq.com/i/1546988218?to=page Follow Saul here: Website - http://www.saulblinkoff.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/saul.blinkoff/?hl=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saul-blinkoff-a702563 This episode is in memory of Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe SPONSOR LINK Incredible Kosher Entertainment - https://yidflicks.com/ Inspiration for the Nation is produced by Living Lchaim. More shows here: LivingLchaim.com If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com

Apr 24, 2022 • 1h 20min
Rav Gav: Arguing with Atheists
Originally from New York, Rabbi Gavriel Friedman has spent the last decade studying and teaching in various Yeshivas throughout Jerusalem. He is currently teaching at Aish HaTorah Jerusalem, where his lectures highlight the entire gamut of Aish programs, including the Discovery Seminar, Jerusalem Fellowships, Executive Learning Center, and more. He is one of the most unique and brilliant speakers today. With a very wide range of topics that hundreds of thousands enjoy. In this episode we get into how Rav Gav become the Rabbi he is today and more about his fundamental topics he teaches. Listen to his Daf shiur here: https://alldaf.org/series/4151/ ♥️ This episode is in memory of Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima. SPONSOR LINK Incredible Kosher Entertainment - https://yidflicks.com/ Inspiration for the Nation is produced by Living Lchaim. More shows here: LivingLchaim.com If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com

Apr 18, 2022 • 1h 1min
Rabbi Daniel Kalish: The Chinuch Revolution
Rabbi Daniel Kalish is probably one of the most experienced Rabbis with teenagers today. He learned in Yeshiva of Far Rockaway and then at the Mir, Yerushalayim. He came back to help start Yeshiva Ateres Shmuel of Waterbury and is currently the Menahel of the Mesivta of Waterbury. Rabbi Kalish has gained acclaim for his wonderful shmoozen that awaken, inspire and encourage people to reach their potential as an Eved Hashem. We discuss raising children, tapping into our true abilities, the difference in generations and Rabbi Kalish's new approach to emotional nuance. This episode is in memory of Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima. SPONSOR LINK Incredible Kosher Entertainment https://yidflicks.com/ Inspiration for the Nation is produced by Living Lchaim. More shows here: LivingLchaim.com Special thanks to Yitzie Ingber, Arohn Hartman & Rabbi Zohn. Also, thanks to Zevi Kaufman of Cedar Media Studios - Podcasting If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com

Apr 13, 2022 • 1min
What is "Inspiration for the Nation"?
I love talking to people. I especially love understanding what inspires people, what their biggest failures are, which story defines them best and what their favorite mitzvah is (and a lot more questions). Here's a bit more context on what this podcast is and how I'm thrilled to take interviews to the next level. Let's be curious together and really get to know some of the most amazing people in the world. Lchaim.