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Meaningful People

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There are so many Jewish personalities and big people in the world. They all have a story on how they became who they are today. Deep, unboundedly interesting, fun and uplifting, Meaningful People Podcast is a weekly opportunity for Nachi & Momo to talk to the Jewish world's meaningful people.

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Claire Blumenthal Zeitler was adopted into an Orthodox Jewish family as a baby — until, a year after her wedding, her biological mother tracked her down and revealed something nobody could have prepared her for: her biological father is part of the d... more

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Five years ago, Maya Namdar's world changed forever when a drunk driver took the life of her daughter Liel, just moments after a Shabbaton reunion in Woodmere. In her second appearance on Meaningful People, Maya returns to share the story in a way sh... more

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Recent Guests

Maya Namdar
Lost her daughter in a drunk-driving incident; advocate of faith-based coping and Moshiach-centered worldview
Meaningful People Podcast
Episode: Maya Namdar | Hashem Took My Daughter. Why Do I Still Believe?
R Lawrence Hajioff
Author and speaker focusing on Jewish eschatology and the future of Israel
Meaningful People podcast
Episode: Moshiach Is Alive Right Now - And Doesn't Know It | R' Lawrence Hajioff
Zahava Farbman
Crisis and trauma expert
Aleph Institute
Episode: Zahava Farbman | The Mistake Everyone Makes After Tragedy
Yossi Farro
Tefillin outreach advocate and Chabad shliach
Chabad-Lubavitch
Episode: Yossi Farro | How He Convinced Jewish Billionaires to Put On Tefillin
Avrami Klein
Father of Malky Klein, subject of the episode
Private individual discussed in the episode
Episode: The Story of Malky Klein A"H
Shais Taub
Chabad scholar and educator
Chabad, Sichos In English
Episode: BREAKING: 10,000 Newly Revealed Letters from the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Shmuel Diamond
Rabbi, subject of the episode; discusses his personal journey through doubt, conversion, and deep Torah study
Judaism (Hasidic/Baal HaShuva path; Beit Shemesh, Israel; various yeshivas mentioned)
Episode: R' Shmuel Diamond | The Rabbi Who Didn't Believe in G-d
Rabbi Tzadok Katz
Rabbi and experienced Shadchan discussed on the episode
Episode: R' Tzadok Katz : The Shidduch Lie Nobody Wants to Admit
Keshet Starr
From Shalom Task Force, attorney focusing on high-conflict, divorce and abuse in frum communities
Shalom Task Force
Episode: Keshet Starr: Domestic Abuse in the Frum World and the Red Flags We All Miss

Hosts

Nachi Blumberg
Host of Meaningful People with deep engagement in Jewish community discussions.
Momo
Co-host of Meaningful People, brings conversational balance and engagement.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.3k ratings
  • Love the old version

    Wish they would go back to regular interviews with interesting/inspiring people. I hate the “let’s make everything a crisis” new tone the podcast turned into. You’re not saving the universe by bringing more “awareness” (read: negativity and fear-mongering).

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Swimming Instructor
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best Jewish podcast

    I live with this podcast. Wherever I’m going, I’m listening to a new episode! Really amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dabsacd
    United States3 months ago
  • Meaningful minute

    Am yisrael chai thank you so much for the podcast I bring up your pod in every single class keep

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bnp💐🌺
    United States3 months ago
  • Great

    Emotional and absolutely awesome. Great way for us to feel our brothers and sisters differing and to help them push through it. Especially in these tough times.

    Forever and Ever,

    ‏עם ישראל חי!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yehoshua_Chai
    United States5 months ago
  • Closer to G-d

    I just heard this wonderful podcast for the first time, as recommended to me by a Military Chaplain who has an interest in helping B’nei Noach. I am grateful for this holy work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Muk Man
    United States5 months ago

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Episodes often feel uplifting and enabling, with a strong sense of community and shared values.
Listeners appreciate the candid, human-centered conversations and practical takeaways.
Some listeners wish for a smoother interview style, but the content remains impactful and authentic.
Guests are diverse and offer deep, meaningful perspectives on faith and community life.

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Maya Namdar | Hashem Took My Daughter. Why Do I Still Believe?
Q: What was the first step Maya took toward building a relationship with Hashem after the accident?
Desperation due to overwhelming pain drove Maya to seek Hashem, recognizing that only He could help her endure the loss and that developing a relationship with Him was essential for surviving the tragedy.
Yossi Farro | How He Convinced Jewish Billionaires to Put On Tefillin
Q: How has the outreach impacted people beyond celebrities?
Many everyday Jews have reached out, saying they were inspired to wear Tefillin or reconnect with their heritage, including young teens and adults who had lost motivation, which validates the broader communal impact of the project.
Yossi Farro | How He Convinced Jewish Billionaires to Put On Tefillin
Q: What motivates you to keep doing this, especially with high-profile figures?
The aim is to normalize and popularize Tefillin as part of Jewish pride and daily life, showing that faith can be integrated with modern life and influence younger Jews by example.
Yossi Farro | How He Convinced Jewish Billionaires to Put On Tefillin
Q: How did your Tefillin outreach begin and evolve over time?
It started with weekly Friday outreach in Manhattan as a kid, watching and learning from mentors, then evolving into solo efforts to approach Jews on the street. Over time, persistence and encounters with celebrities turned it into a broader movement, supported by a network of friends, mentors, and sponsors.
BREAKING: 10,000 Newly Revealed Letters from the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Q: What makes the English letters different when read in English versus other languages?
The English letters are the Rebbe's own words in English, with editorial edits by the Rebbe's staff, and they translate a practical, down-to-earth guidance into a relatable, personal voice for modern readers.

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What is Meaningful People about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features in-depth conversations with prominent Jewish figures across religion, education, sports, media, and community leadership. Episodes blend personal storytelling with practical insights on faith, family, mental health, and cultural affairs, often weaving in real-world ethics, community dynamics, and contemporary challenges facing Jewish communities. A notable pattern is pairing intimate guest journeys with actionable takeaways—whether navigating marriage, entrepreneurship, advocacy, or education—alongside sponsor reads and live interaction elements that add immediacy to the dialogue. The format and guest diversity make it appealing to listeners who enjoy thoughtful, idea-forward discussions anchored in Jewish values and live... more

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Recent guests on Meaningful People include:

1. Maya Namdar
2. R Lawrence Hajioff
3. Zahava Farbman
4. Yossi Farro
5. Avrami Klein
6. Shais Taub
7. Shmuel Diamond
8. Rabbi Tzadok Katz

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