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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 Gordon to talk to the Jewish world's meaningful people.

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Nachi Gordon sits down with Julia Blum, a singer, songwriter and Yale graduate who grew up performing in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, in a home where God simply wasn't part of the conversation. After a college interview left her unable to answer on... more

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Nachi Gordon sits down with Dr. Moshe Glick, a dentist, Hatzalah volunteer and longtime pro-Israel activist from West Orange, New Jersey. On November 13, 2024, an anti-Israel mob marched on an event at Congregation Ohr Torah, and after yelling for po... more

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In this special episode, Nachi Gordon sits down with Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive and Republican candidate for Governor of New York, and Congressman Mike Lawler, who is running for reelection in one of the most closely watched House races ... more

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Nessia was a Mexican music artist who walked away from a promising music career to pursue a deeper connection to Judaism and Torah. Feeling a strong spiritual pull toward Israel, she moved there on October 6, 2023, just one day before the October 7 a... more

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Recent Guests

Julia Blum
Singer-songwriter and Yale graduate who grew up performing in Los Angeles
Episode: Julia Blum: Why I Gave Up My Hollywood Dream to Become Orthodox
Moshe Glick
Dentist, Hatzalah volunteer and longtime pro-Israel activist.
Episode: Dr. Moshe Glick: He Stepped In to Help. Then Faced 10 Years in Prison.
Bruce Blakeman
Nassau County Executive and Republican candidate for Governor of New York
Nassau County
Episode: Mike Lawler & Bruce Blakeman: The Promises They Never Forgot
Mike Lawler
Congressman representing New York's 17th congressional district and Republican candidate for reelection
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Mike Lawler & Bruce Blakeman: The Promises They Never Forgot
Ben Brafman
Criminal defense attorney known for representing high-profile clients
Episode: Ben Brafman: When Making Money Costs You Your Family
Daniel Schlichter
Passenger aboard the hijacked Flydubai flight
Episode: I Was on the Hijacked Flydubai Flight. This Is What I Saw.
Arnold Roth
Father of Malki Roth, advocate for justice for his daughter
Meaningful People Podcast guest
Episode: Arnold Roth: My Daughter's Killer Is Free-A Father's Fight for Justice
Rivkah Fox
International matchmaker; founder of Blind Fate and related initiatives
Blind Fate / Independent matchmaker
Episode: Singles Have Never Had More Options. So Why Can't Anyone Choose? | Matchmaker Rivkah Fox
Rivka Shotkin
Survivor and advocate sharing her life story after a spinal cord injury
Episode: THROWBACK: The Unbelievable Story Of Rivka Shotkin

Hosts

Nachi Gordon
Interviews Jewish personalities and community figures about their lives and work.
Momo Balman
Co-host of conversations with Jewish personalities.

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 States4 months 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 States6 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 States6 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 States8 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 States8 months ago

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One listener prefers the earlier focus on inspiring interviews and criticizes a newer emphasis on crisis-oriented topics.
Listeners value the inspiring personal stories and say conversations leave them with useful lessons and fresh perspectives.
Many describe the content as uplifting, spiritually meaningful, and connected to Jewish identity and community.
Listeners appreciate the range of guests, though one review asks for more kid-friendly episodes.
Some listeners say the interviewer interrupts guests or asks questions that feel superficial.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Julia Blum: Why I Gave Up My Hollywood Dream to Become Orthodox
Q: What did you think of the Shabbos meal?
Blum was struck by the family's warmth and by their response when a child dropped a platter. Their attention to the child over the broken platter showed her a way of living grounded in care and Jewish values.
Julia Blum: Why I Gave Up My Hollywood Dream to Become Orthodox
Q: What happened in your Princeton interview?
The interviewer asked Blum who she was beyond her skills as a singer, dancer, and actor. She realized she did not know what she believed or stood for, and began to recognize that she wanted integrity rather than fame alone.
Dr. Moshe Glick: He Stepped In to Help. Then Faced 10 Years in Prison.
Q: What does keep going mean? Because you're not defending yourself. Are you?
Glick says he pursued internal affairs complaints, a complaint against an assistant prosecutor and public-records litigation, and founded David's Sling to support Jews facing similar legal cases.
Dr. Moshe Glick: He Stepped In to Help. Then Faced 10 Years in Prison.
Q: Take me through the events of November 13th, 2024.
Glick describes a pro-Israel event moved to Congregation Ohr Torah after threats, the counter-protest and confrontation outside the synagogue, and his intervention when his friend David was placed in a chokehold.
Mike Lawler & Bruce Blakeman: The Promises They Never Forgot
Q: What is something that you thought you knew about the Jewish community when you first were getting started in this line of work that you completely just, over the years, you were proven wrong on or changed your mind on?
Lawler says his experience affirmed his view of the community as family-oriented, focused on education and committed to religious practice. He says meeting people directly has helped him understand the Orthodox and Hasidic communities and address stereotypes.

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

Weekly conversations with Jewish figures from a wide range of fields, including community leadership, religion, law, politics, philanthropy, relationships, and the arts. Nachi Gordon leads personal, long-form interviews that trace how guests' beliefs, work, and life-changing experiences shaped them. Some conversations are practical and advice-focused, while others address grief, trauma, resilience, antisemitism, or major public events. Live panels and firsthand accounts add variety to the interview format, alongside stories of religious growth, community service, and personal transformation. Guests range from rabbis, professionals, and elected officials to advocates, survivors, and people sharing deeply personal family experiences. The focu... more

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Recent guests on Meaningful People include:

1. Julia Blum
2. Moshe Glick
3. Bruce Blakeman
4. Mike Lawler
5. Ben Brafman
6. Daniel Schlichter
7. Arnold Roth
8. Rivkah Fox

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