Impact by Momentum

Baruch Elmann
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Impact by Momentum spotlights the leaders changing lives through community service, nonprofit work, and purpose-driven action. From grassroots organizers to founders of life-saving initiatives, we go behind the scenes with those who serve — not for profit, but for people.

Episodes

  1. Apr 24

    Season 1, Episode 12: One WhatsApp Chat Turned Into a Global Movement of Kindness | Sabrina Benzaken, Co-Founder of All Things Chessed

    Sabrina Benzaken is one of the founders of All Things Chessed, a global network connecting 10,000+ volunteers across 7+ countries to everyday acts of chessed. What began as a simple WhatsApp group between friends quickly grew into an international movement helping families through both ordinary needs and life’s hardest moments. If you want to be part of this movement of kindness, join a WhatsApp chat in your community https://www.allthingschessed.com/chat-links

    39 min

  2. 11/09/2025

    Eli Beer on Saving 7.5 Million Lives and Raising Hundreds of Millions of Dollars | Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel

    Eli Beer is the founder of United Hatzalah, Israel’s volunteer-based emergency medical service that reaches any scene in under 90 seconds and has treated over 7.5 million people worldwide. In this episode, Eli opens up about being kicked out of school at 12, how a childhood trauma sparked his lifelong mission to save lives, and the story behind building one of the most impactful humanitarian organizations on earth. This is a collaboration episode between Momentum (business-focused podcast) and Impact (charity-focused podcast). Be sure to subscribe to both shows! __________ SPONSORS: Advanced Solar Solutions: Go solar before December 31 to qualify for federal solar incentives! 347-455-8430 or ⁠⁠advancedsolarny.com⁠⁠Gindi Equities: Preserving and Growing Generational Wealth. Email ⁠al@gindieq.com⁠ or visit ⁠gindiequities.com⁠ to learn more. __________ ABOUT MOMENTUM: 🎙️ Momentum brings you the stories, advice, and wisdom of business visionaries, designed to inspire and guide you on your path to success. Be sure to subscribe on all platforms: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ __________ GEAR: • Cameras: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3UuwW5o⁠⁠ • Podcast Mics: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3J5QWsv⁠⁠ • Clip-on Mics: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3H52iwo⁠⁠ • Mic Stands: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4kZj4uL⁠⁠ • Lights: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/45lA5up⁠⁠ • Tripods: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4lHHQAI⁠⁠ __________ (00:00) Coming up... (2:58) Intro to Eli and United Hatzalah (9:47) Being entrepreneurial in grade school (11:38) Noticing a void in the EMT system (13:23) Ad Advanced Solar Solutions (14:33) Uniting all of the individual Hatzalah groups (19:24) Why are your ambitions so high? (23:08) The Ambucycle (25:56) Being a doer (27:43) The peer-to-peer EMT model (30:49) Fundraising hundreds of millions worldwide (33:06) Asking his father-in-law for a donation (38:12) When fundraising: have you ever asked for too much? (40:36) “I don’t want to be a CEO” (43:30) Putting together a board of directors (49:26) The Syrian Jewish community’s involvement with United Hatzalah (54:19) Ad Gindi Equities (55:04) Lessons learned from the uber-successful (58:47) Contempt and innovation (1:04:42) Outro and 3 key takeaways

    1h 9m
  3. 300 Pairs of Tefilin Sponsored and Counting | Mary Jarada, Founder of Tefilin on Us

    09/29/2025

    300 Pairs of Tefilin Sponsored and Counting | Mary Jarada, Founder of Tefilin on Us

    Mary Jarada is the founder of Tefillin on Us, an organization dedicated to donating pairs of tefillin to those who can't afford it. To date, Mary has raised over $200,000, which has allowed her to sponsor over 300 pairs of tefillin.

    33 min

  4. 09/11/2025

    He Donated His Kidney to Save a Life..Then Convinced 120 Others to Do the Same | AJ Gindi, Renewal

    AJ Gindi is the Syrian Jewish community advocate for Renewal, an organization saving hundreds of lives with their revolutionary kidney-matching and transplant program.

    55 min
  5. Meet the Rabbi Transforming Mental Health: Rabbi David Sutton, Founder of Sephardic Initiative for Mental Health Awareness (SIMHA)

    08/14/2025

    Meet the Rabbi Transforming Mental Health: Rabbi David Sutton, Founder of Sephardic Initiative for Mental Health Awareness (SIMHA)

    Rabbi David Sutton is the founder of SIMHA (Sephardic Initiative for Mental Health Awareness), An organization that serves the Syrian community of Brooklyn with life-saving mental health services.

    50 min
  6. She’s Turning Lonely Seniors Into Laughing Best Friends | Randi Tamir, Founder of Randi's Care

    07/30/2025

    She’s Turning Lonely Seniors Into Laughing Best Friends | Randi Tamir, Founder of Randi's Care

    Randi Tamir is the founder of Randi's Care, a soon-to-be-nonprofit organization that is dedicated to bringing joy, connection, and dignity to homebound seniors through music, games, and pure human warmth. In this episode, Randi shares how she turned a lifetime of caring into a full-blown movement—complete with carnival games, Arabic musicians, balloon volleyball, and daily visits that feel like parties. She opens up about her inspiration, her father’s legacy, and the powerful question that drives her work. Enjoy!

    24 min
  7. They Couldn't Have Children..So They Helped Hundreds of Others Become Parents | Golda & Meyer Ashear, Founders of A Giving Hand

    06/26/2025

    They Couldn't Have Children..So They Helped Hundreds of Others Become Parents | Golda & Meyer Ashear, Founders of A Giving Hand

    Golda and Meyer Ashear have been struggling with infertility for 6 years, unable to conceive and fulfill their lifelong dreams of having a child. But instead of dwelling on their tragedy, they turned it into a nonprofit organization called A Giving Hand that has facilitated the birth of 41 babies so far. Secure your tickets for the concert to benefit A Giving Hand: https://portal.chapplabs.com/events/b00b38d7-273f-43b3-915a-e35ff4144f01 (0:00) Intro(1:54) Back to the beginning: receiving the tragic news(6:43) Did you keep it a secret or tell the world?(8:14) Never knowing what tomorrow will bring: tests, check-ups, MRIs, ultrasounds(10:29) How did it feel watching everybody else have children?(13:28) Breaking the news to their families(16:39) How a $14,000 bill led to the formation of A Giving Hand(18:53) Turning their darkest challenge into a community-wide initiative(19:42) How they named the organization(21:06) How do you reassure a couple that everything will be okay?(22:49) A day in the life of an infertile couple(26:19) Tragic uncertainty(28:51) How many families have you helped?(30:07) What was it like helping your 1st couple?(32:57) Getting motivated by their results(35:02) Becoming part of the families they helped(36:34) Holding their hand throughout the entire process(39:49) Fighting for a couple(45:47) The extreme difficulties and emotions behind the scenes(48:27) Golda’s unbelievable medical story(57:10) Closing thoughts(57:57) Outro

    1h 1m

  8. 06/12/2025

    Their 20 Month Old Son Passed Away...Now They Raise Millions in His Memory | Michael Kameo Foundation

    Keren and Mordi Kameo tragically lost their son Michael at 20 months old from a respiratory virus. But instead of falling into a depression, they bounced back to change lives. They founded the Michael Kameo Foundation, an organization that donates hundreds of thousands of dollars for needy families during the time of Purim. Check out Kosher Media, the premier Jewish advertising network: ⁠www.koshermedia.com⁠

    41 min

  9. 05/28/2025

    How Ike Dweck Went From a Gambling Addict to Saving 10,000 Lives | Founder of SAFE

    When Ike Dweck was 12 years old, he made his first gamble in the middle school bathroom. Over a decade later, he hit rock bottom and saw his life in shambles. He decided to quit gambling and dedicate his life to helping other struggling addicts. Ike founded The SAFE Foundation, an organization helping people overcome their addictions. From drugs to gambling, to anything in between, Ike's team has saved the lives of over 10,000 people. This is Ike's unbelievable story. Check out Kosher Media, the premier Jewish advertising network: www.koshermedia.com

    49 min

  10. 05/15/2025

    The Couple Behind the Causes: Sam and Nancy Sutton

    VOTE SAM SUTTON FOR NY STATE SENATE: https://sutton4senate.com Sam and Nancy Sutton are two pillars of our community whose Hessed has touched thousands of lives. In this episode, we sit down with the incredible couple whose life together has been one long, unstoppable streak of giving back. Just to name a few things they’ve done: Founded the Sephardic Community FederationStarted TeachNYSLed SBH as president (Sam) and board member for 40 years (Nancy)Founded the Morris I. Franco Cancer CenterBuilt Medstar Medical Referrals from the ground upFostered a special needs childCampaigned for NY State Senate And that’s not even the whole list. This is what a life of meaning looks like. This is what true Impact looks like. Enjoy!

    58 min
  11. From Properties to Purpose | Eva Shammah, Founder of Habayit

    05/07/2025

    From Properties to Purpose | Eva Shammah, Founder of Habayit

    Eva Shammah is a real estate broker best known for selling hundreds of millions of dollars worth of property. Driven by compassion, she used her real estate expertise to create Habayit, a nonprofit that provides a “home away from home” for Jewish families traveling to New York for medical treatment, offering them comfort, support, and community when they need it most. Habayit has provided housing for hundreds of families through its 16 Hessed apartments. To learn more and make a donation, visit https://www.habayit.org/donate

    33 min
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Impact by Momentum spotlights the leaders changing lives through community service, nonprofit work, and purpose-driven action. From grassroots organizers to founders of life-saving initiatives, we go behind the scenes with those who serve — not for profit, but for people.

Information

  • Creator
    Baruch Elmann
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Baruch Elmann
  • Show Website
    Impact by Momentum