The Proctor Effect

Avi Proctor
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The Proctor Effect, part of The Moral Edge network, is a podcast hosted by Avi Proctor that highlights the stories of incredible people living in Israel who are making a meaningful impact in the world. From entrepreneurs and athletes to educators, organization founders, creators, and community leaders, each episode dives into the real stories behind the people helping shape life in Israel today. The goal of the show is to showcase the energy, passion, resilience, and vision of the people building their lives in Israel and to give listeners meaningful conversations filled with perspective, growth, and inspiration.

  1. 3d ago

    How He Sold 500,000 Physical Books in the Screen Age | Rabbi Nachman Seltzer

    On The Proctor Effect, Avi Proctor sits down with bestselling author Nachman Seltzer to uncover what decades of writing about extraordinary people have taught him about purpose, opportunity, and the stories we leave behind. Some people spend their lives waiting for a door to open, while others recognize the moment and walk through it. This conversation may change how you see the people around you and the possibilities already waiting in your own life. 🌍 Explore more conversations, articles, and exclusive content at: https://moraledge.com 📸 Follow Moral Edge on Instagram: / moraledgepodcast 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week as we explore faith, Israel, leadership, culture, and the moral questions shaping our world. ✨ Avi Proctor Educator, speaker, and lifelong student of Jewish thought, bringing wisdom, insight, and perspective to today's most important conversations. Follow him: / therealaviproctor 0:00 What Separates People Who Change the World? 0:36 Meet Nachman Seltzer 2:02 From One Book to Nearly 60 5:26 How True Stories Become Books 14:44 What Extraordinary People Have in Common 20:03 Self-Doubt and the Cover That Failed 25:39 Why Great Books Still Need Marketing 29:22 Books That Were Never Published 32:24 The Work Readers Never See 35:54 Why Nachman Does Not Trust AI 37:31 The Message Behind His Books 39:00 Choosing the Right Stories 43:40 Why You Can Never Stop Growing 47:36 Two Unforgettable True Stories 54:30 Rav Eli Teitelbaum 58:11 Stop Letting Opportunities Pass You By

  2. Aug 4

    Why Chasing Comfort Could Be the Biggest Mistake of Your Life | Rav Elyada Goldwicht

    On The Proctor Effect, Avi Proctor sits down with Rav Elyada Goldwicht, founder of Semichas Chaver Program (SCP), and hears how the question “What does Am Yisrael need?” grew into a worldwide Torah movement. What follows is the story of choosing Israel when America offered the easier path, turning one idea into 300 locations, and becoming the rabbi of a community that would soon face war, sacrifice, and heartbreaking loss. Comfort builds a life around what you want; meaning builds a life around who needs you. 🌍 Explore more conversations, articles, and exclusive content at: https://moraledge.com 📸 Follow Moral Edge on Instagram: / moraledgepodcast 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week as we explore faith, Israel, leadership, culture, and the moral questions shaping our world. ✨ Avi Proctor Educator, speaker, and lifelong student of Jewish thought, bringing wisdom, insight, and perspective to today's most important conversations. Follow him: / therealaviproctor 0:00 Meet Rav Elyada Goldwicht 2:31 Raised in America—But Only Visiting 10:43 Choosing Israel Without a Career Plan 12:33 The Birth of Semichas Chaver 28:22 From One Shiur to 300 Locations 34:25 Why Semichas Chaver Stays Offline 40:19 Building a Community in Ra’anana 46:14 Moving One Month Before October 7 50:35 A Rabbi in His Community’s Hardest Moments 57:39 Where Are You Needed Most?

  3. Jul 20

    Why Religious Life Can Feel Empty (And How We Can Fix It) | Rabbi Moshe Benovitz

    Avi Proctor sits down with Rabbi Moshe Benovitz, the Managing Director of International NCSY, to have a real talk about what it actually means to live a life of meaning today. You know that feeling where you're just going through the motions and nothing really sticks? We get into exactly why that happens and how to break out of it. It’s one of those conversations that makes you look at your daily routine, your sports obsession, and even your connection to Israel in a totally different light. If you’ve ever felt like your religious life is missing its soul, you need to hear this one. 🌍 Explore more conversations, articles, and exclusive content at: https://moraledge.com 📸 Follow Moral Edge on Instagram: / moraledgepodcast 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week as we explore faith, Israel, leadership, culture, and the moral questions shaping our world. ✨ Avi Proctor Educator, speaker, and lifelong student of Jewish thought, bringing wisdom, insight, and perspective to today's most important conversations. Follow him: / therealaviproctor Chapters: 00:00 - The journey of a lifetime 01:04 - Growing up in Teaneck 05:42 - The Israel experience 08:08 - The trap of "imposition" 13:16 - Why we move to Israel 19:57 - The deficit in Jewish education 25:02 - The power of NCSY 29:54 - Why summer in Israel transforms you 36:22 - The "Sports Rabbi" dilemma 46:47 - Why I’m optimistic about the youth 51:21 - The final message

  4. Jul 5

    Don’t Give up Yet: Today’s “No” Is Tomorrow’s “Yes” | Rabbi & Rebbetzin Schneider

    Avi Proctor sits down with Rabbi and Rebbetzin Schneider for a real talk about the messy parts of life. From the years they spent struggling with infertility to the big decision to pack up and build a life in Israel. This isn't a lecture. It is a masterclass on how to stop letting your circumstances run your life. If you have ever felt like you are falling behind, this episode is exactly the perspective shift you need to find your footing again. Connect with Avi: 🎙️ / : Follow along for daily thoughts on life, growth, and the conversations that actually matter. 🌍 Explore more conversations, articles, and exclusive content at: https://moraledge.com 📸 Follow Moral Edge on Instagram: / moraledgepodcast 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week as we explore faith, Israel, leadership, culture, and the moral questions shaping our world. 00:00 - Getting started 01:16 - Looking back at the early years 05:05 - How they actually met 08:15 - The decision to move to Israel 12:17 - The reality of struggling with infertility 21:19 - Why they stayed after October 7th 34:50 - The miracle of the twins 49:16 - Why they chose an Israel-based life 56:30 - Breaking out of the "box" 01:04:34 - The best advice for staying happy

  5. Jul 5

    The Sports Illustrated Phenom Who Refused to Play on Shabbat | Tamir Goodman

    Avi Proctor sits down with Tamir Goodman, famously dubbed "The Jewish Jordan" by Sports Illustrated in 1999, to uncover the raw reality behind his meteoric rise. From severe dyslexia unlocking his elite passing vision to the brutal reality of walking away from top-tier D1 programs to protect Shabbat, Tamir shares a raw, unfiltered look at his journey. This is a profound masterclass on identity, ferocious resilience, and what happens when you choose principles over fame. 🎙️ Follow Moral Edge & Avi Proctor: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ceq9fS... Moral Edge Instagram: / moraledgepodcast The Proctor Effect Instagram: / theproctoreffect Website: https://moraledge.com 📌 Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction & Growing Up in Baltimore 00:03:03 - The Power of Mentorship: Earning Your Boundaries 00:06:34 - Turning Dyslexia into an Elite Court Advantage 00:09:56 - 🔥 Getting 7 Division I Offers Just by Passing 00:15:40 - Walking Away From D1 Basketball to Protect Shabbat 00:21:04 - Walking Through the Snow: Fasting, Sprints, and Teammate Loyalty 00:27:11 - Navigating the 90s Media Storm vs. Today's Social Media Era 00:33:04 - Moving to Israel, Ripped Contracts, and Career Volatility 00:43:41 - The Transition to Sports Tech, Engineering, & Entrepreneurship 00:46:04 - A Day in the Life: 3:45 AM Wake-ups, No Alarms, & Elite Routine 00:58:02 - 🔥 Facing Southern Hecklers & Earning Respect for the Kippah 01:02:25 - Tamir's Ultimate Message on Internal Worth & Ferocious Resilience

  6. Jul 5

    How Cycling Can Fix Your Brain (Adventure Therapy) | Rabbi Nachum Wasosky

    The Proctor Effect on Moral Edge brings you Avi Proctor in conversation with Rabbi Nachum Wasosky, founder of Geerz. Rabbi Nachum shares the wild story of how one mountain bike ride turned into a life-changing movement for kids, teens, soldiers, and families across Israel. From personal struggle to purpose, from boys finally opening up on the trail to wounded communities finding strength again, this episode shows why healing does not always happen in an office. Learn more about Geerz: https://www.geerz.org/ Watch more from Moral Edge: https://moraledge.com

  7. Jun 7

    The Line He Crossed: Saving Lives Beyond Politics | Eli Beer

    What if emergency help could arrive in 90 seconds? Eli Beer, founder of United Hatzalah, joins Avi Proctor to tell the story of how one painful realization changed emergency response in Israel: the system was too slow. After seeing lives lost while people waited for help, Eli built a volunteer network that could reach emergencies before the ambulance arrived. From being kicked out of school, to building an underground command center, to facing public opposition, Eli’s story is about courage, disruption, faith, and the refusal to wait when lives are on the line. https://www.amazon.com/Seconds-Paperb... Follow The Proctor Effect: / theproctoreffect Follow Moral Edge: / moraledgepodcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ceq9fS... Visit Moral Edge: https://www.moraledge.com/

  8. Jun 6

    He Grew Up Christian until His Mother Told Him the Truth | An Unforgettable Journey Home

    Jodeci Joseph grew up celebrating Christmas, going to Christian school, and living a life that seemed completely normal, until his mother sat him down at 11 years old and told him the truth: he was Jewish. From identity shock, rejection, racism, family pain, and years of darkness, Jodeci’s story becomes a powerful journey of finding God, rebuilding himself, and choosing the Jewish life that had been hidden from him. “If You get me out of this, I’ll dedicate my life to helping people.” That moment became the turning point of a life transformed. Visit our Website at https://moraledge.com

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The Proctor Effect, part of The Moral Edge network, is a podcast hosted by Avi Proctor that highlights the stories of incredible people living in Israel who are making a meaningful impact in the world. From entrepreneurs and athletes to educators, organization founders, creators, and community leaders, each episode dives into the real stories behind the people helping shape life in Israel today. The goal of the show is to showcase the energy, passion, resilience, and vision of the people building their lives in Israel and to give listeners meaningful conversations filled with perspective, growth, and inspiration.

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  • Creator
    Avi Proctor
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Avi Proctor
  • Show Website
    The Proctor Effect

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