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What day is it? Honestly… does it even matter anymore?

The guys kick things off by trying to figure out the day of the week, debating “real feel” time, and reacting to feedback from the last episode (yes, we read the comments... keep them coming).

From there, the conversation turns more real as Asher, Dave, and Jon dive back into Aliyah anxiety — that very familiar emotional tug-of-war between loving life in the U.S. while feeling deeply connected to Israel. Listener messages spark honest reflections, meaningful laughs, and a reminder that this tension is something a lot of people quietly carry.

Then the episode takes a powerful and inspiring turn with a very special guest: Eli Rosenberg. Eli shares his incredible story of donating a kidney through Renewal, walking us through the process, the support of the community, and what it’s really like to make a life-changing decision that impacts another human being forever. It’s moving, eye-opening, and deeply humbling, and somehow still fits perfectly into a Carpool Guys conversation.

This episode has it all: laughs, big questions, real emotions, and a reminder of how much good one person — and one community — can do.

Buckle up.

Chapters -

00:00:00 Introduction and Banter

00:02:00 Aliyah Anxiety and Listener Feedback

00:27:16 Eli Rosenberg's Kidney Donation Story

00:47:55 Community Support and Impact

01:12:02 Question of the Week

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What starts with a painfully awkward synagogue moment (you know the one, that late guy who somehow blocks everyone’s view) quickly turns into a much bigger conversation.

This week, Asher, Dave, and Jon dive into the very real and increasingly common phenomenon of Aliyah Anxiety, the emotional tension between loving Israel, feeling spiritually connected to Jewish life in Israel, and also being genuinely happy, rooted, and fulfilled living in the United States.

The guys unpack the emotional, mental, and practical challenges of making Aliyah, including identity, family considerations, community pressure, Jewish values, and the fear of making the “wrong” life decision. Along the way, they mix thoughtful reflection with humor, stories, and classic Carpool Guys travel mishaps.

This episode touches on Jewish identity, Jewish community, modern Orthodox life, moving to Israel, work-life balance, parenting, and the emotional complexity of big life choices - all while keeping things honest, relatable, and funny.

If you’ve ever felt pulled in two directions - Israel and America, idealism and reality, dreams and day-to-day life - this one’s for you.

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In this episode of The Carpool Guys Podcast, the guys explore how everyday leadership and small acts of kindness can create a powerful, lasting impact on the people around us. Through real-life stories, including Asher’s unforgettable car rescue adventure (Thank you Chaveirim!) they highlight the importance of doing the little things, showing up for others, and staying grounded in the middle of life’s chaos.

The conversation dives into essential leadership qualities like empathy, humility, approachability, and consistency. Simple actions like helping a friend, supporting a neighbor, and staying (Very) patient with family, often demonstrate stronger leadership than any big speech or title.

With humor, heart, and relatable stories about parenting, family life, teamwork, and growth, this episode reminds listeners that true leadership happens in the small moments: the ones no one applauds but everyone remembers.

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