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The NCSY Pulse Podcast

The NCSY Pulse Podcast

Written by: Jon Ackerman
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🎙️ NCSY Pulse is the official podcast bringing you inside The NCSY Story.
The Heartbeat of NCSY.


Hosted by Jon Ackerman, NCSY Pulse features authentic, inspiring conversations with Jewish teen leaders, alumni, NCSY staff, educators, influencers, and community builders from across the Jewish world. Each episode highlights real stories of Jewish leadership, teen empowerment, Israel advocacy, combating antisemitism, mental health, identity, and personal growth.


Listeners will hear from influential voices and leaders including Lizzy Savetsky, Melinda Strauss, Bari Mitzman, Naomi Nachman, and many more, while NCSY professionals like Rabbi Micah Greenland and Rabbi Mo Isenberg, bring us inside the magic, and tell us why they have dedicated their careers to NCSY.


From behind-the-scenes leadership moments to powerful stories from campuses, summer programs, Israel experiences, and Shabbatons, NCSY Pulse captures the moments that spark lifelong Jewish connection.


Whether you are a teen, parent, educator, alumni, or someone passionate about the future of the Jewish people, NCSY Pulse offers meaningful insight, inspiration, and hope. Tune in to discover how relationships, purpose, and action create impact, one story at a time.


🎧 Subscribe to NCSY Pulse and experience The Heartbeat of NCSY.




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Episodes
  • The Southwest NCSY StaffCon!

    The Southwest NCSY StaffCon!
    Dec 1 2025

    🎙️ Welcome to Season 2 of the NCSY Pulse Podcast!

    We’re kicking off the new season with an inspiring episode recorded live at the Southwest NCSY StaffCon in Dallas, Texas, and it’s packed with heart, purpose, and incredible stories from the field.

    First, Rabbi Avi Honigsfeld joins Jon to share his journey from New York to Dallas, diving into what drives his passion for NCSY and the Jewish teens he mentors. With warmth and authenticity, Rabbi Honigsfeld opens up about the power of relationships, the magic of community, and why connection is the key to everything we do.

    Then, Rabbi Yisroel Kellner takes us courtside - literally - as he talks about his unique approach to outreach through sports. From bringing Jewish teens face-to-face with professional athletes to turning a painful moment of anti-Semitism into a lesson in pride and resilience, Rabbi Kellner’s stories remind us what it means to lead with courage and compassion.

    🎧 Tune in to hear two passionate NCSY educators who are changing lives, one teen at a time, right here on The NCSY Pulse Podcast.

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    25 mins
  • The Stand Proud Stand Jewish Podcast joins NCSY Pulse!

    The Stand Proud Stand Jewish Podcast joins NCSY Pulse!
    Aug 26 2025

    Using their voices. Making a difference.

    Jon sits down with Letizia Kaya and Abby Badalov of Great Neck JSU — the teen leaders behind the Stand Proud Stand Jewish podcast.

    When antisemitism started rising, they didn’t just talk about it — they did something about it. Their podcast became a platform to educate, inspire, and empower others to speak out and stand strong in their Jewish identity.

    💬 “Silence isn’t an option. If we have a voice, we’re going to use it.”

    These leaders remind us all that courage and action can start at any age.

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    26 mins
  • Rabbi Arieh Bentolila: The Panamanian Powerhouse of Southern NCSY!

    Rabbi Arieh Bentolila: The Panamanian Powerhouse of Southern NCSY!
    Jul 15 2025

    From Panama to the U.S., and from passion to purpose — Rabbi Arieh Bentolila sits down with Jon on this week’s episode of NCSY Pulse to share the story behind his decision to join NCSY and dedicate his life to helping the Jewish people.

    💬 Hear how one bold choice set him on a journey of leadership, connection, and impact — and why working with Jewish teens isn’t just a job, it’s his mission.

    🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — and get inspired by a story of courage, calling, and commitment to the Jewish People.

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    36 mins
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