Join us for a rich and engaging discussion with Rabbi Baruch Epstein, the Director of Community Development of Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois, the Rabbi of Bais Menachem shul in Chicago, and a renowned teacher and writer. With humor and warmth, Rabbi Epstein shares his perspective on what makes baalei teshuva such an important part of Chabad communities, and how successful integration takes time, investment, humility, and willingness to contribute.

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- Emmett and Rivka

Production and editing by Gary Waleik.

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Tune in for our conversation with Shmuel (Steve) and Sharone Devorah (Sharon) Goodman, a Chabad baal teshuva couple. After Shmuel and Sharon married and settled down in Shmuel's native Columbus, Ohio, Shmuel began managing the family business: a chain of retail stores that sold children’s clothing. But the business ended up in bankruptcy, while Shmuel battled and ultimately overcame cancer. The Goodmans relocated to Chicago, Illinois, to raise their four children in the Chabad community, where Shmuel launched Nestegg Group: Investment Advisors, a trusted investment firm which he continues to oversee today. This is the story of the Goodmans' baal teshuva journey and the lessons they learned about transparent parenting and financial responsibility along the way.

Thank you to the original supporter and visionary behind our project, Leivi Bartfield, for generously sponsoring this episode.

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- Emmett and Rivka

Production and editing by Gary Waleik.

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Join us for a riveting conversation with coach and educator Mrs. Chana Gorenstein, as she shares her experience of converting to Judaism, making aliyah, raising a family, reconnecting to the Divine through her food journey, and sharing her empowering message with the world.

To learn more about Chana's upcoming SoulFood course (beginning January 25), visit soul-care.co.il/recording. Click here to receive Chana's weekly content on SoulCare-TLC (Tools for Living Consciously).

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- Emmett and Rivka

Production and editing by Gary Waleik.

All rights reserved to The BT Center