Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

Rosie Heilbrun was always told her red hair was a curse, but she never believed it. She often dreamed what it would look like under a white veil with the man of her dreams by her side. However, her life takes a harrowing turn in 1944 when she is forced out of her home and sent to the most gruesome of places: Auschwitz. Upon arrival, Rosie’s head is shaved and along with the loss of her beautiful hair, she loses the life she once cherished. Among the chaos and surrounded by hopelessness, Rosie realizes the only thing the Nazis cannot take away from her is the fierce redhead resilience in her spirit. When all of her friends conclude they are going to heaven from Auschwitz, she remains determined to get home. She summons all of her courage, through death camps and death marches to do just that. Her granddaughter, Nechama Birnbaum knew the world needed to know her grandmother's story. Her book "The Redhead of Auschwitz" is about the intricacies of Jewish culture that still exist today and the tender experiences that are universal to all humanity: family, coming of age, and first love. It is a story that celebrates believing in yourself no matter the odds. This is a story about the little redheaded girl who thought she could, and so she did. Unfortunately, shortly after this interview, Rosie passed away. It is with great sadness but also honor, that we have the opportunity to release an interview with her to help perpetuate her legacy. You can buy her book here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-redhead-of-auschwitz-nechama-birnbaum/1140355747?ean=9789493231795 IG: https://www.instagram.com/theredheadofauschwitz/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theredheadofauschwitz? This episode is in memory of: Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe Rechel Chana bas Yecheskel Yaakov Incredible Kosher Entertainment - https://yidflicks.com/ Subscribe to our podcast for early access to episodes Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspiration-for-the-nation-with-yaakov-langer/id1619028254 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3i1uGorQyr05XDr3y47YJt Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3GsCpSv 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 Have a specific question? 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 Lchaim.

Ben Shapiro is an American political commentator, public speaker, author, and lawyer. He is also an Orthodox Jew. He is a firm supporter of conservatism, or “right-wing” politics. Shapiro became a nationally syndicated columnist at the age of 17. Born into a family with Jewish origins, Shapiro excelled in academics even in his early days. He founded the conservative news and opinion website ‘The Daily Wire’ and serves as its editor-in-chief. Presently, Shapiro hosts the daily political podcast ‘The Ben Shapiro Show’, the top conservative podcast in the nation. Ben is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in. While wearing his kippah, he put every ounce of his energy in trying to find the truth and bring logic to America. Also, his wife is a doctor. In this week's special episode, Yaakov gets to sit down with Ben and ask him about his background, hashkafas, favorite mitzvah and more. There are some mature topics in this episode, if you are under the age of 15 please speak to your parent before listening. This episode is in memory of: Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe   SPONSOR LINK  Aron's Kissena Farms - http://www.kissenafarms.com/   You can WATCH this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingLchaim Our brand new and free call-in-to listen feature is here:  USA: (605) 477-2100 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   Have a specific question? 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   Lchaim.

Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein ZTL was the founder of Ohr Yitzchak, Ateres Naava Seminary for Girls, and Ohr Naava Women's Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Ohr Naava is a unique program designed for women ages 17 through 120 who are interested in furthering their Torah experience. The program, which was under the leadership of Rabbi Wallerstein, started out as a Wednesday evening class in a small classroom known as a "Chabura." It brought together girls who had just returned from studying in Israel, college students who needed a weekly moment of inspiration, and most of all, Jews of different backgrounds with one common goal, to grow and change. The signature of Ohr Naava is to provide a multitude of programs, absolutely free of charge, for women wishing to make the time to grow, change and further their Torah knowledge. While Ohr Naava’s staff is ensuring that all programming remains in place, it was Rabbi Wallerstein who fundraised its multi-million dollar budget each year. His passing leaves us with the communal responsibility to ensure that Ohr Naava remains solvent, perpetuating the legacy of a man who saw the potential in each girl, treating everyone like a daughter.  PLEASE DONATE HERE: https://rabbiwallersteinlegacyfund.org/52229 or Checks can be sent to: Ohr Naava 2361 Nostrand Avenue Suite 402 Brooklyn, NY 11210 Episode Order: 00:07:05 - Howie Hershkovich, "Like My Father" 00:25:30 - Melissa Sherman, "Saved My Jewish Life" 00:42:33 - Rabbi Moishe Elefant & R' Duvie Zicherman, "Changing the World AND Being There for his Family" 01:35:38 - Yaakov Langer, "How He Changed Me" This episode is in memory of: Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima, Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe and Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein.

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

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

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

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

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  

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.