Be’Emet Podcast- Open Mic Open Heart

It’s easy to focus on the big mitzvot—but what about the ones no one notices? In this episode of Be’emet, we discuss why the small mitzvot truly define you, why finishing what we start matters, and how our true Yiddishkeit is often revealed in the smallest actions we take each day.

What if one small change could completely transform your prayers? In this episode of Be’emet, we discuss the power of tefillah, how truly understanding the words of Tehillim can make your prayers come alive, the deeper message behind Moshe Rabbeinu not entering Eretz Yisrael, and how talking to Hashem like your Father can strengthen your relationship with Him.

In this episode of Be’emet, we turn to the story of Yosef, who encountered betrayal and was thrown into prison, yet never let go of his faith. From his lowest moments came unimaginable good. Yosef's story teaches us that even when we can’t see the light yet, it’s already being created. Chanukah calls on us to hold on to hope, to trust, and to believe that no darkness is ever the end of the story.

Why does the Torah place honoring parents alongside honoring Hashem? In this episode, we explore the mitzvah of kibbud av va’em, the story of Dama ben Netina, and how respect for parents connects us back to Har Sinai—challenging the Western idea that youth always knows best.

Wounded in the horrors of October 7, this IDF soldier shares his journey of pushing through pain, channeling it into purpose, and finding strength in the face of trauma.חייל צה"ל שנפצע בזוועות ה-7 באוקטובר משתף את מסעו בהתמודדות עם הפיכת הכאב למשמעות ומציאת כוח מול טראומה.

In this inspiring episode, we speak with Jonatan about living with a physical disability, the challenges he’s faced, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. A raw and powerful conversation about choosing to live fully—despite the limits.בפרק מעורר השראה, אנחנו מדברים עם יהונתן על החיים עם נכות פיזית, האתגרים שהוא מתמודד איתם, והכוח להמשיך קדימה. שיחה כנה על קושי, תעוזה, ובחירה לחיות חיים מלאים – בלי לתת למגבלות לעצור אותנו.

From a student who struggled to keep up, to a teacher who never gives up — this is the journey of a strong woman who turned her challenges into her calling. Along the way, she realized there’s more to life than fitting in or performing. She’s constantly searching for meaning, for purpose, and for Hashem — even in the hardest places. In this episode, we talk about staying connected to your deeper why, finding light through struggle, and becoming the person you once needed.

Nisim Mushiev shares his powerful story—growing up as a child of immigrants, losing his father in a shocking stabbing tragedy, and still choosing to face life with honesty and zero fluff. Now working in social work, this is Nisim’s truth without filters.

In this raw and powerful conversation, Chef Uri Elbaum opens up about his journey—from wearing a black hat to carrying tattoos, from growing up with little in Argentina to becoming a successful chef in New York featured on TV shows.Uri shares what it truly means to stop trying to fit into a box and start owning your authentic self. He speaks candidly about his marriage and divorce, the challenges that shaped him, and the pivotal moments that led him to find a deeper sense of purpose.

Rabbi Akiva said, “Everything Hashem does is for the best.” Nachum Ish Gamzu said, “This too is for the good.” Is there a difference? And if so — which reflects a higher level of knowing that everything is for the best? In this episode of Be’emet, we explore the subtle but powerful distinction between Rabbi Akiva and Nachum Ish Gamzu’s approach to faith, and what it teaches us about real emunah in the face of challenge.