Yosef Finver: A Teen's Journey from Juvie and Back to Torah

How does a Christian missionary, fully devoted to spreading his faith across the world, end up becoming an Orthodox Jewish rabbi?Meet Rabbi Gershom Baraza, who grew up in Spain and went all in on his mission, even learning Chinese to teach Christianity. But along the way, something didn’t sit right. What began as small questions turned into a relentless search for truth, forcing him to reevaluate everything he believed. His journey is a powerful reminder of what it means to truly seek the emes, no matter where it leads.More from Rabbi GershomPhone: https://keyphone.tech/Hechsher: https://www.koshercertification.cn/en/pages/our-rabbisShul: https://www.brightonshule.org.au/about-us✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► Hiring4Less: The Smart Way To Grow Your BusinessHire a full-time remote employee for only $7 an hour. Get huge talent at a low cost with overseas employees and no lock in contracts.→ Call, Text or WhatsApp: 845-682-0990→ Visit: https://hiring4less.com/](https://hiring4less.com/► Bitbean: Software Built RightAI can move fast, but without the right people behind it, it can break your business just as quickly. Bitbean builds powerful, reliable systems designed by real engineers who understand your business first, then use AI to accelerate the process.→ https://bitbean.com/► Hodu Lashem: Don’t Forget The GoodStart noticing the moments of hashgacha in your life by writing them down. Build your own HoduLashem file and strengthen your emunah one moment at a time.→ https://bit.ly/LivingLchaim► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car CompanyFor over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery.→ CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715→ EMAIL: [email protected]→ WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬This episode is in memory of:• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima#iftnLchaim.#jewishpodcast #judaism #conversion #faith #truth #torah #emunah #christian #spain #china #israel #australia

Ellie Rosenbluth and her husband were excited for the birth of their third child, but the dream quickly turned into a nightmare. Ellie found herself struggling to stay alive and she made a deal with Hashem. This episode is about giving up what we're comfortable with to deepen our relationship with God.✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car CompanyFor over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery.→ CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715→ EMAIL: [email protected]→ WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU→ WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce► This Year be Koneh Sefiras HaOmer!49 Gates available at Judaica stores worldwide or directly HERE.→ https://tinyurl.com/Sefer49Gates► Kosher.com: It's Dinner TimeGet the yummiest recipes sent straight to your inbox.GET HEREhttps://www.kosher.com/inspire/► BF Design: Designed for RealityBF Design doesn’t just create beautiful plans. They create projects that work, get approved and get built.→ 732-961-1202→ https://bit.ly/4sEklMw_____________________________________✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬This episode is in memory of:• Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima#iftnLchaim.

He grew up in a frum home. But after his parents' divorce - things started going downhill. Yosef found himself abusing substances, drinking, and even robbery. He ended up in a juvenile detention center (prison for teens), a place he had to literally fight for his life. But while in prison, that's the exact place where he found Hashem at rock bottom. This is his story of teshuva.✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► Keeping It Kosher PodcastJoin the OU Kosher team as they explore the world of kosher like you’ve never seen before!Listen & Subscribe here:→ https://go.ou.org/FCs817► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car Company For over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery. → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: [email protected] → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ► BitBean: Smart Custom Software Built for YouYaakov here. Just make the call. They can help you.Reach Out Here→ https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY► Lchaim Book Club with FeldheimThe Bullies → https://feldheim.com/the-bullies?&utm_source=Portals&utm_medium=LL&utm_campaign=LL_Podcast_BULLIESJourney through Pirkei Avos→ https://feldheim.com/journey-through-pirkei-avos?&utm_source=Portals&utm_medium=LL&utm_campaign=LL_Podcast_JTPAYedidya 1 & 2 → https://feldheim.com/yedidya-2?&utm_source=Portals&utm_medium=LL&utm_campaign=LL_Podcast_YEDIDYAJoin the Lchaim Book Club→ https://bit.ly/3YsHoMp► Mantzichim: Restoring the Torah. Rekindling the Soul.Donate $360 or more and receive a Chumash of Heroes for your family, and you'll be gifted a second copy — in your name — to an injured soldier in Israel.HELP HERE→ https://bit.ly/4dVttrx_____________________________________✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima #iftn Lchaim.

Jews have lived in India for over 2,000 years, forming communities such as the Bene Israel, Cochin Jews, and Baghdadi Jews. They practiced Judaism freely, experienced little to no antisemitism compared to other parts of the world, and developed rich traditions that blended Jewish observance with Indian culture.Meet Revital Moses a fascianting content creator and speaker originally from India, known for sharing her personal journey of growing up in a historic Indian Jewish community and later moving to Israel. She speaks about identity, faith, and the connection between Indian culture and Judaism, bringing a unique and authentic perspective to both worlds.Revi's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IndianInIsrael/✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► BF Design: Designed for RealityBF Design doesn’t just create beautiful plans. They create projects that work, get approved and get built.→ 732-961-1202→ https://bit.ly/4sEklMw► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car Company For over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery. → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: [email protected] → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ►This Year be Koneh Sefiras HaOmer!49 Gates available at Judaica stores worldwide or directly HERE.→ https://tinyurl.com/Sefer49Gates► Hiring4Less: The Smart Way To Grow Your BusinessHire a full-time remote employee for only $7 an hour. Get huge talent at a low cost with overseas employees and no lock in contracts.→ Call, Text or WhatsApp:  845-682-0990→ Visit:  https://hiring4less.com/→ Email: [email protected]_____________________________________✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima #iftn Lchaim.

After losing his 2-year-old son, he fell into deep depression, addiction, and nearly lost his life. This powerful story explores grief, faith, questioning religion, and the journey from Christianity to Judaism. Today, Rabbi Gavriel Glenny lives in Israel studying Torah all day... but here's the truth why he left a life of being a pastor to become a Yid.✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car Company For over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery. → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: [email protected] → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ► BitBean: Smart Custom Software Built for YouYaakov here. Just make the call. They can help you.Reach Out Here→ https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY► Zahler: The Go To Supplement PlaceYaakov's wife said "I love Zahler. They are the best".Take 15% OFF any Zahler product with code: INSPIRE→ https://bit.ly/3M3CtPI►This Year be Koneh Sefiras HaOmer!49 Gates available at Judaica stores worldwide or directly HERE:→ https://tinyurl.com/Sefer49Gates_____________________________________✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima #iftn Lchaim.

Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Isaac was shot at point-blank range… and what happened next will leave you speechless. Paralyzed in seconds, he faced death head-on—but his shocking mindset shift and refusal to give up turned tragedy into something unbelievable. This insane true story of survival, faith, and comeback will completely change how you see adversity.✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► BF Design: Designed for RealityBF Design doesn’t just create beautiful plans. They create projects that work, get approved and get built.Call here→ 732-961-1202See here→ https://bit.ly/4sEklMw► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car CompanyFor over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery.→ CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715→ EMAIL: [email protected]→ WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU→ WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce► Help Make Pesach for ThemJust this past Shabbos, a missile struck Arad, leaving 170 families with nothing, as Pesach is just days away.Help struggling families in Israel make Pesach:Donate here→ https://tinyurl.com/RabbiMeirSupport4Pesach► Mossaica Press: The Top Haggadah for 2026 + The Top MachzoeHaggadah shel Pesach – B’Damayich Chayi by Rabbi Yehoshua Gavriel Forgy argues that the Seder’s structure and language serve as an annual reintroduction to Jewish peoplehood: how Jews understand themselves, why they endure, and what life among the nations consistently requires.Code: INSPIRE for 15% OFFHaggadah → https://bit.ly/4cVHxknCode: INSPIRE for 15% OFFMachzor→ https://bit.ly/47s9mNG_____________________________________✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬This episode is in memory of:• Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima#iftnLchaim.#jewishpodcast #judaism #robbery #newlife #god #death #judaism #israel

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Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Bari Mitzmann (Barianna) grew up in typical frum setting but life took a giant turn. Hear her powerful journey through religious anxiety, panic attacks, and a crisis of faith while growing up in the Orthodox Jewish world. From the outside she looked inspiring - building a social media following, leading communities, and encouraging others in their Jewish faith and observance. But behind the scenes she was living in constant fear that God was punishing her. In this raw conversation, Bari opens up about scrupulosity, mental health in Judaism, fear-based religion, therapy, and rebuilding a healthy relationship with Hashem. This episode explores how faith, mental health, and personal growth intersect and how honest conversations can help people struggling silently.MORE FROM THE GUESTGet her book here: https://menuchapublishers.com/products/hakol-bsederHer IG: https://www.instagram.com/barianna✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► Kosher.Com: The Best Jewish Food in the WorldGet free access to the biggest collection of kosher recipes, anywhere.Get your free Pesach Cookbook today!→ https://kosher.com/inspire► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car Company For over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery. → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: [email protected]→ WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU→ WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce► BitBean: Smart Custom Software Built for YouYaakov here. Just make the call. They can help you.Reach Out Here→ https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY► Keeping It Kosher PodcastJoin the OU Kosher team as they explore the world of kosher like you’ve never seen before!Listen & Subscribe here:→ https://go.ou.org/RUlik7O_____________________________________✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima #iftn Lchaim.

Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.On October 7th, Iris Chaim’s son Yotam Chaim was taken hostage by Hamas. For weeks, she held onto hope that he was alive. In an unbelievable turn of events, Yotam escaped captivity - only to be tragically killed by the IDF after being mistaken for a terrorist. In this deeply emotional conversation, Iris and her son Tuval Chaim share how their family faced unimaginable loss and chose a path of faith, resilience, and forgiveness instead of anger. Iris & Tuval opens up about his own struggle with grief, the anger he felt after his brother’s death, and how he ultimately channeled that pain into music, healing, and purpose - continuing Yotam’s legacy. Together, they tell a powerful story about October 7th, hostages, trauma, hope, and the strength of the Jewish spirit - and how one family turned tragedy into a mission to bring unity, healing, and light to the world.Help the Chaim's org here: https://secured.israelgives.org/pay/makedonation?MakeDonation=1&AmutaGovId=580802494Tuval’s music: https://bit.ly/4lfZufu✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► The Dream Raffle: Win a $1.2 Million Apartment in Jerusalem (LAST CHANCE!)Help beautiful causes and also walk away with keys to a gorgeous - fully furnished - apartment in Jerusalem (if you win!)Use PROMO code: INSPIRE for $10 OFF + DOUBLE Tickets→ http://bit.ly/4nUg7gV► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car Company For over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery. → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: [email protected] → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ► BitBean: Smart Custom Software Built for YouYaakov here. Just make the call. They can help you.Reach Out Here→ https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY► Feldheim Books to Grab!→ The Book of Our HeritageA classic three-volume work that explores the Jewish calendar—its holidays, fast days, and traditions—combining laws, Midrashic insights, and teachings of the Sages to inspire and educate Jews of all backgrounds.GET HERE: https://bit.ly/4leLRNL→ Eternal FireThe fire and passion of the legendary Mechanech Rav Shmuel KaufmanGET HERE: https://bit.ly/4cxXXPQ→ The Ahavas Yisrael ProjectA 40-Day Torah-Based Program for Developing Love for Fellow JewsGET HERE: https://bit.ly/4aU48MHJoin the Lchaim Book Club→ https://bit.ly/3YsHoMp_____________________________________✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: ​Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe ​Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima #iftn Lchaim.

Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with extreme situations, traumas, abuse and more.It also discusses how Josh finds himself and connection to Hashem.Josh Rosenberg was raised in a Jewish Orthodox Chasidic world. He was immersed in its melodies, traditions, and unspoken expectations. Years of struggle, heartbreak, identity crisis, and spiritual searching led to a painful but transformative journey. Josh "went off the derech", was homeless and started modeling. He was lost in every sense of the word. Ultimately, he returned to Israel and rediscovered his connection to the Orthodox world. This is the story of teshuva.Re-Orthodoxed Book: https://a.co/d/0ak8nLRJ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► The Dream Raffle: Win a $1.2 Million Apartment in JerusalemHelp beautiful causes and also walk away with keys to a gorgeous - fully furnished - apartment in Jerusalem (if you win!)Use PROMO code: INSPIRE for $10 OFF + DOUBLE Tickets→ http://bit.ly/4nUg7gV► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car Company For over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery. → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: [email protected] → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ► BitBean: Smart Custom Software Built for YouYaakov here. Just make the call. They can help you.Reach Out Here→ https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY► Zahler: The Go To Supplement PlaceYaakov's wife said "I love Zahler. They are the best".Take 15% OFF any Zahler product with code: INSPIRE→ https://bit.ly/3M3CtPI► The Next Big Jewish Neighborhood!Tucson, Arizona is becoming a warm and welcoming home for growing Jewish families. I even have cousins there with my last name, Langer, and after visiting them in 2020, the city left a real impression on me. The sunlight, the mountains, and the calm of the streets have a quiet beauty that feels a bit like Israel.The community is expanding with a new Kollel, a new eiruv, kosher establishments on the way, and an affordable cost of living. Winters are gorgeous and families are moving in because Tucson offers space, warmth, and real growth. There is also a moving bonus for those ready to join.→ Rabbi contact: 786-702-0649→ More info: MyJewishTucson.com→ Email: [email protected]_____________________________________✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima #iftn Lchaim.