Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

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The world is full of incredible people, and this podcast brings you real conversations with those who have powerful stories to share. From inspiring individuals in Israel to Jewish people who’ve faced and overcome life’s toughest challenges, we dive into their journeys, struggles, and triumphs. Hosted by Yaakov Langer on Living Lchaim, these stories will move you, challenge you, and leave you inspired. Whether it’s faith, resilience, success, or personal growth, you’ll hear firsthand how they pushed forward. Follow now for eye-opening conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.

  1. Nechama Leapley: How an Amish Girl Found Her Way to Orthodox Judaism

    3 DAYS AGO

    Nechama Leapley: How an Amish Girl Found Her Way to Orthodox Judaism

    From Amish to Jewish??? Yes. You read that right. Briana Leapley, now Nechama Leapley, shares her inspiring journey from Amish life in rural Kentucky to becoming an Orthodox Jewish convert in Brooklyn. Leaving behind her family and traditions, she navigates intense culture shock, finds guidance from rabbis, and embraces a life of Torah and mitzvot. Her story is one of faith, courage, and transformation, moving from Amish simplicity to Jewish identity, and from Briana to Nechama, with her heart set on Israel. ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► Twillory: Stretch Suits That Last! The most comfortable suit in your closet. Promo Code: INSPIRE20 for 20% OFF → https://bit.ly/4eBHeKb ► The Rumspringa Kallah: A Wild Twist in Jewish Fiction A Chasidic scholar with a complicated halachic past sets off on a startling quest to find a convert bride among the Amish. It is a gripping, dramatic story that blends suspense, sharp dialogue, and deep Torah ideas. I actually mentioned this book to Nechama, the former Amish girl I interviewed, and a copy is already on its way to her. The novel pulls you in with its mix of humor, intensity, and rich theological debate. It also includes powerful anti missionary arguments that unfold through bold conversations. In plain language: it is riveting, nail biting, and impossible to put down. BUY HERE: → https://bit.ly/rumspringakallah ► BitBean: Smart Custom Software Built for You Yaakov here. Just make the call. They can help you. Reach Out Here → https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY ► 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: inspire@wheelstolease.com → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima This episode is for the speedy recovery of: • Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda Lchaim. #iftn

    1h 57m
  2. Yaakov W: My Mother Sacrificed Her Life with Me So I Can Learn Torah

    8 NOV

    Yaakov W: My Mother Sacrificed Her Life with Me So I Can Learn Torah

    Born in post-communist Poland with no access to Jewish life, Yakov Wasilewicz’s journey from isolation to inspiration is nothing short of miraculous. From a secret childhood identity to a self-chosen bris at 12 and Torah study in America, his story celebrates courage, faith, and maternal sacrifice. His story is a moving testament to how one man’s determination and music keep the light of heritage burning. Yaakov W's email: Yaakov.W.Music@gmail.com His song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w-Zd3nconU His music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17cO7IzGVAlf74bMTR6Rrj ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬  ► Hiring4Less: The Smart Way To Grow Your Business Hire 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: info@hiring4less.com ► BitBean: Smart Custom Software Built for You Yaakov here. Just make the call. They can help you. Reach Out Here → https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY ► 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: inspire@wheelstolease.com  → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU  → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce  ► Lchaim Legacy: Your Story For Life Record the stories of your life on video, giving future generations the chance to learn from your experiences and connect with their family history. Book here:→ https://bit.ly/3JPWMPy ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬  This episode is in memory of: • Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima  This episode is for the speedy recovery of: • Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda #iftn Lchaim.

    54 min
  3. R' Daniel Walker: Stopping the Yom Kippur Terrorist Attack

    1 NOV

    R' Daniel Walker: Stopping the Yom Kippur Terrorist Attack

    Rabbi Daniel Walker, leader of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, became a symbol of courage during the Yom Kippur 2025 terrorist attack on his shul. When the attacker tried to storm the building with a knife, Rabbi Walker bravely held the doors shut, protecting his congregants while two community members tragically lost their lives. He has since vowed that he will not let the darkness win and continues to lead his community and the Jewish people of the UK. ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► Shiloh: Help Heal the Hearts of Israeli Children Thousands of Israeli children are affected by terrorism daily. Your support can help create more stories of strength and resilience, like that of Hadar and her siblings. Help Here→ https://bit.ly/3WDghOa ► Touro: Your Next Step Touro’s Lander College for Men / Beis Medrash L’Talmud offers a powerful balance of rigorous Torah learning and top-tier academics, guided by rebbeim and faculty who truly care about your growth. With 20+ majors, direct Medical and Dental Honors Pathways, and unmatched career outcomes, it’s where driven students achieve greatness without compromising their values. See it for yourself at their Open House on November 9th. → https://rmi.touro.edu/lcm2/ ► Feldheim: Best New Books for Your Home Tully Gets Hooked on Books: A fun and heartwarming story that shows kids just how exciting reading can be. Join Tully as he discovers the magic, adventure, and joy hidden inside every book. BUY HERE → https://bit.ly/3LiRf4s Amoraim Series: The beloved Amoraim Series brings the great sages of the Gemara to life with vivid stories and beautiful illustrations that inspire children to learn and love Torah. Explore the lives, wisdom, and courage of three new heroes of our heritage. → Rabbi Elazar ben Pedas: https://bit.ly/4oNI5vj → Rav Huna: https://bit.ly/4olr1wW → Rav Yehuda: https://bit.ly/4hC1RaJ Let My Nation Begin: Experience the miracles and challenges of Yetzias Mitzrayim through this powerful and inspiring retelling of Klal Yisrael’s journey from slavery to freedom. Perfect for readers of all ages who want to feel the story of the Exodus come alive. BUY HERE → https://bit.ly/3L9n0gq ► 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 today! → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: ​ Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe​ Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima This episode is for the speedy recovery of: ​ Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda #iftn Lchaim.

    51 min
  4. Sunny Levi: The Champion Black Belt Who Found Hashem From the Fight

    25 OCT

    Sunny Levi: The Champion Black Belt Who Found Hashem From the Fight

    When Sunny Levi was a little girl, she prayed every day for her disabled brother to be healed - prayers that went "unanswered" and left her questioning God, faith, and the meaning of prayer itself. Years later, that same heartbreak became the catalyst for her spiritual awakening. Now a 7th-degree black belt, Emunah life coach, and founder of the Hitbodedut Spiritual Boot Camp, Sunny channels that early pain into purpose - teaching others how to find strength, peace, and clarity through personal prayer, faith, and self-discipline. Her website: https://www.sunnylevi.com ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► Twillory: Winter is Coming, Stay Warm Promo Code: INSPIRE20 for 20% OFF → https://bit.ly/4eBHeKb ► Touro: Your Next Step Touro’s Lander College for Men / Beis Medrash L’Talmud offers a powerful balance of rigorous Torah learning and top-tier academics, guided by rebbeim and faculty who truly care about your growth. With 20+ majors, direct Medical and Dental Honors Pathways, and unmatched career outcomes, it’s where driven students achieve greatness without compromising their values. See it for yourself at their Open House on November 9th. → https://rmi.touro.edu/lcm2/ ► BitBean: Smart Custom Software Really great way to take your business to the next level. Contact Bitbean today for a FREE CONSULTATION Reach Out Here → https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY ► 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 today! → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: ​ Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe​ Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima This episode is for the speedy recovery of: ​ Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda Lchaim. #jewishpodcast #karate #hashem #arizona #prayer #jewishwoman #blackbelt

    49 min
  5. David Tenenbaum: The FBI's Most Wanted Jew

    18 OCT

    David Tenenbaum: The FBI's Most Wanted Jew

    David Tenenbaum was a proud Jewish engineer working for the U.S. Army when his life suddenly turned upside down. Without warning, FBI agents stormed his home, accused him of being an Israeli spy, and tore through his belongings looking for “evidence” that didn’t exist. For years he lived under suspicion, labeled a traitor for nothing more than his faith. He lost his reputation, his security, and nearly his sanity—but never his belief in truth. When the Pentagon finally admitted he’d been targeted because he was Jewish, David’s story became a chilling reminder of what happens when fear replaces justice—and how faith can outlast even the darkest lies. His book: https://a.co/d/64sCTt5His IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidatenenbaum/ His website: https://drdavidatenenbaum.com Episode with Rabbi Hauer ztl: https://youtu.be/G2Xt_SGD5jw ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► Twillory: Winter is Coming, Stay Warm Promo Code: INSPIRE20 for 20% OFF → https://bit.ly/4eBHeKb ► The Dream Raffle: Win Your $1.2 Million Apartment in Jerusalem Help beautiful causes and also walk away with keys to a gorgeous - fully furnished - apartment in Jerusalem (if you win!) BONUS: Buy now and get entered into a $15,000 giveaway as well Use PROMO code: INSPIRE for $10 OFF → http://bit.ly/4nUg7gV ► BitBean: Smart Custom Software Really great way to take your business to the next level. Contact Bitbean today for a FREE CONSULTATION Reach Out Here → https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY ► 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 today! → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: ​Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe​Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima This episode is for the speedy recovery of: ​Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda Lchaim. #IFTN

    1h 32m
  6. Tamir Goodman: The "Jewish Jordan" Who Gave Up his NBA Fame & Fortune for Shabbos

    11 OCT

    Tamir Goodman: The "Jewish Jordan" Who Gave Up his NBA Fame & Fortune for Shabbos

    Tamir Goodman, known as the “Jewish Jordan,” turned down a Division I basketball scholarship to honor Shabbat, redefining faith in sports. His journey from national fame to facing anti-Semitism and injury reveals the cost of conviction and the strength of resilience. Today, he channels his experience into innovation and mentoring, proving purpose can outlast athletic glory. Tamir's Contact Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamirgoodman/ Website: https://www.tamirgoodman.com/ ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► Sprinkles Ice Cream: Yummy for Your Sukkah A dessert EVERYONE loves. Order Here: → https://ilikesprinkles.com/ ► Admire: Smart Custom Software for Yeshiva & Non-Profits Admire Software is trusted by leading frum institutions for over 20 years. A powerful all-in-one platform that streamlines fundraising, finances, and operations with a sleek new design tailored for yeshivas, kollelim, and nonprofits. Get Your Free Walk-Thru Here: → https://bit.ly/3Vb6oGV ► 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 today! → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ► HIRING4LESS: The Smart Way To Grow Your Business Hire 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 → info@hiring4less.com ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima This episode is for the speedy recovery of: • Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda #IFTN Lchaim.

    51 min
  7. Shloime Dachs: The Unknown Story Finally Told By Jewish Music's Most Familiar Voice

    4 OCT

    Shloime Dachs: The Unknown Story Finally Told By Jewish Music's Most Familiar Voice

    Shloime Dachs has been a beloved voice in Jewish music for decades — but there’s so much more to his story than his songs. In this candid conversation, he opens up about the struggles that shaped him, from family challenges to health scares, and how those moments deepened his faith. Beyond the stage, Shloime shares how he uses his music to uplift others and bring people closer to Hashem. More about Shloime here: https://www.instagram.com/shloimedachsorchestra/ ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► Sprinkles Ice Cream: Yummy for Your Sukkah A dessert EVERYONE loves. Order Here:→ https://ilikesprinkles.com/ ► Admire: Smart Custom Software for Yeshiva & Non-Profits Admire Software is trusted by leading frum institutions for over 20 years. A powerful all-in-one platform that streamlines fundraising, finances, and operations with a sleek new design tailored for yeshivas, kollelim, and nonprofits. Get Your Free Walk-Thru Here: → https://bit.ly/3Vb6oGV ► 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 today! → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ► MusicOnTime.com: Your Source for Jewish Music.MusicOnTime brings you the latest Jewish singles, videos, wedding recordings, and album updates with previews, PDFs, and purchase links.  Join on WhatsApp or Telegram:https://bit.ly/3JQ6Fwk ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima This episode is for the speedy recovery of: • Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda Lchaim. #IFTN

    49 min
  8. R' Moshe Chaim Proctor: The Off The Derech Kid Who Became a Leading Rebbi

    27 SEPT

    R' Moshe Chaim Proctor: The Off The Derech Kid Who Became a Leading Rebbi

    Moshe Chaim Proctor went off the derech after losing his mother, drowning his anger in basketball courts instead of shul. He was a star athlete who swore off Judaism—until a series of moments flipped his life upside down. Today, that same kid is a rabbi in Jerusalem, teaching the faith he once rejected. Follow him here: https://linktr.ee/moshechaimproctor ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► The Dream Raffle: Win Your $1.2 Million Apartment in Jerusalem Help beautiful causes and also walk away with keys to a gorgeous - fully furnished - apartment in Jerusalem (if you win!) BONUS: Buy now and get entered into a $15,000 giveaway as well Use PROMO code: INSPIRE for $10 OFF → http://bit.ly/4nUg7gV ► Admire: Smart Custom Software for Yeshiva & Non-Profits Admire Software is trusted by leading frum institutions for over 20 years. A powerful all-in-one platform that streamlines fundraising, finances, and operations with a sleek new design tailored for yeshivas, kollelim, and nonprofits. Get Your Free Walk-Thru Here: → https://bit.ly/3Vb6oGV ► 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 today! → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ► Torah Sweets: Free Torah Magazine If you’re looking for weekly inspiration on the parsha, insights into marriage, profound stories, practical halacha, or short quotes for your Shabbos table, Torah Sweets is your one-stop, free magazine packed with Torah insights for everyone. Get added here: → EMAIL: Torahsweets@gmail.com → CALL/TEXT: 718-675-9370 → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/si3gi1 ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima This episode is for the speedy recovery of: • Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda #IFTN Lchaim.

    50 min
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The world is full of incredible people, and this podcast brings you real conversations with those who have powerful stories to share. From inspiring individuals in Israel to Jewish people who’ve faced and overcome life’s toughest challenges, we dive into their journeys, struggles, and triumphs. Hosted by Yaakov Langer on Living Lchaim, these stories will move you, challenge you, and leave you inspired. Whether it’s faith, resilience, success, or personal growth, you’ll hear firsthand how they pushed forward. Follow now for eye-opening conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.

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