Wisdom from the Field By Tzviki Krasnjansky

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Wisdom from the Field is a podcast for shluchim focused on real breakthroughs — in fundraising, leadership, and growth. Through honest conversations with shluchim from the field, the podcast explores the experiences, challenges, decisions, and lessons that have brought trues shlichus success. These interviews offer practical insights, fresh perspectives, and real-world wisdom drawn from lived experience — what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what they’ve learned along the way. Alongside the interviews, the podcast also features Field Notes — short, practical reflections drawn from coaching work and recurring patterns across conversations in the field. Field Notes are designed to offer clear, grounded insights you can sit with or apply right away. Whether you’re navigating fundraising, leadership pressure, growth, or clarity in your shlichus, Wisdom from the Field is here to support your next breakthrough.

  1. May 28

    Fundraising Special: From Constant Pressure to Clear Strategy with Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman

    In this special episode of Wisdom from the Field, I sit down once again with Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman to explore a practical and highly organized approach to annual fundraising.   We discuss the shift from constant year-round fundraising pressure toward a more structured annual campaign model — including donor strategy, major gifts, ambassadors, campaign planning, and how presenting your moised with greater clarity and confidence can change the way people respond.   This conversation is especially relevant for shluchim and nonprofit leaders looking to create a more sustainable, focused, and effective fundraising process.   —   You can reach Rabbi Schusterman via:   WhatsApp: 404-931-6449 Email: eliyahu@elijahthenonprofit.com   —   If this episode was meaningful, please share it with someone who might benefit.   For ongoing insights on fundraising, leadership, and the inner work of shlichus, join my email list here: https://mailchi.mp/c0f254880cc4/new-subscribers    To learn more about my work with shluchim, visit: www.coachingbytzviki.com   Follow on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

    55 min

  2. May 19

    Ep. 27. No One Can Stop You — But You | Rabbi Yossi Mintz

    In this powerful conversation, Rabbi Yossi Mintz of Chabad Redando Beach shares the mindset, courage, and relentless persistence behind building one of the most impactful shlichus operations in California.   What began as a small grassroots Chabad house in Redondo Beach eventually grew into a thriving network of programs, schools, community initiatives, and a $70 million Friendship Campus — but Rabbi Mintz makes it clear that the greatest limitations were never external.   “The ceiling was in my own mind.”   In this episode, we explore:   breaking through internal limitations developing the courage to think bigger building deep donor relationships over decades why persistence matters more than quick wins how love for another Yid opens every door leadership, delegation, and growing an organization navigating pressure, uncertainty, and setbacks with bitachon the power of positivity — and why if it’s not good, the story isn’t over   This conversation is filled with fiery encouragement, practical fundraising wisdom, powerful stories, and a deep sense of mission and responsibility.   If you’re a shliach, leader, fundraiser, or anyone trying to build something meaningful, this episode will challenge you to think bigger — and remind you that sometimes the only thing standing in the way is yourself.   ---   If this episode was meaningful, please share it with someone who might benefit.   For ongoing insights on fundraising, leadership, and the inner work of shlichus, join my email list here: https://mailchi.mp/c0f254880cc4/new-subscribers    To learn more about my work with shluchim, visit: www.coachingbytzviki.com   Follow on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

    1h 10m

  3. Apr 28

    Ep. 26. I Send My Invoices to Heaven | A Conversation with Rabbi Moishy Goldman

    In this rich and honest conversation, I sit down with Rabbi Moishy Goldman, shliach at Chabad of Waterloo, to explore the realities of shlichus — both the practical and the internal.   We speak about the balance between having strong bitachon and doing your part — including Moishe’s powerful line: “I send my invoices to heaven.”   We also get into the ups and downs of fundraising, losing major donors and rebuilding, and why doing something — even if it’s imperfect — matters more than waiting for the ideal system. We also discuss:   Setting boundaries between family life and shlichus while building a Chabad house Not being overly hard on yourself How to keep moving even when things feel heavy The importance of handing off what others can do — and focusing on what only you can do   And maybe most importantly — we explore the unseen impact of shlichus, and why you may be doing far more than you realize.   If you’re looking for a good dose of chizuk, or just a gishmak, enjoyable conversation — you’ll really enjoy this one.     ---   If this episode was meaningful, please share it with someone who might benefit.   For ongoing insights on fundraising, leadership, and the inner work of shlichus, join my email list here: https://mailchi.mp/c0f254880cc4/new-subscribers    To learn more about my work with shluchim, visit: www.coachingbytzviki.com   Follow on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

    1h 19m

  4. Apr 21

    Ep. 25. "The Rebbe Doesn’t Say No" - Emunah, Hiskashrus, and Overcoming Everything with Rabbi Moishe Meir Lipszyc

    What does it take to build a moisad over decades — through uncertainty, pressure, and real-life challenges?   In this conversation, Rabbi Moshe Meir Lipszyc shares his journey of over 35 years of shlichus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida — from starting with almost nothing to building a thriving community.   At the center of it all is a powerful belief:   The Rebbe doesn’t say “no.”   A life rooted in emunah and hiskashrus — turning to the Rebbe for guidance, brachos, and strength — especially in the most difficult moments.   From that foundation comes a mindset that shapes everything:   “There’s nothing I can’t overcome.”   We explore how this plays out in real life — through personal health struggles, raising children with complex needs, financial pressure, and the ongoing responsibility of leading and growing a community.   We also dive into his approach to fundraising and relationships, including:   Playing the long game — building relationships over time rather than chasing quick wins Going after the person, not the money — and building genuine friendships with donors Showing up beyond the ask — being there for people in a real, consistent way Understanding different types of relationships — and how to approach each one with clarity and intention   A powerful theme throughout the conversation is the importance of shluchim supporting each other — not only in ruchniyus, but also in gashmiyus. Rabbi Lipszyc shares a vision of shluchim actively helping one another, financially and personally, as a path to collective strength and success. This is an episode about emunah, hiskashrus, resilience, and what it takes to build something that lasts.   ---   If this episode was meaningful, please share it with someone who might benefit.   For ongoing insights on fundraising, leadership, and the inner work of shlichus, join my email list here: https://mailchi.mp/c0f254880cc4/new-subscribers    To learn more about my work with shluchim, visit: www.coachingbytzviki.com   Connect on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

    1h 33m

  5. Mar 17

    Ep. 24. Why You Struggle to Delegate - and What Real Leadership Requires With Rabbi Yosef Romano

    Delegation is one of the biggest growth challenges for shluchim.   Many shluchim know they should be delegating — yet still find themselves doing everything themselves. Why is that?   In this conversation with Rabbi Yosef Romano, founder of Chabad Suite and Chabad Concierge, we explore what really gets in the way of successful delegation.   Drawing from years of working with shluchim and helping them build systems and teams, Yosef shares powerful insights into the deeper dynamics of delegation — including the mindset shifts, leadership growth, and organizational structure required to build a thriving moisad.   We discuss: •Why delegation is much harder than it looks •The difference between delegating tasks, responsibilities, and ownership •Why you can’t effectively delegate what you don’t understand •The leadership transition from pioneer → operator → institutional leader •What it takes to build real infrastructure in a growing Chabad house   This conversation goes far beyond virtual assistants or administrative help.   It’s about the inner and outer shifts required for a shliach to grow from doing everything themselves to building something that can grow beyond them.   ---   If this episode was meaningful, please share it with someone who might benefit.   For ongoing insights on fundraising, leadership, and the inner work of shlichus, join my email list here: https://mailchi.mp/c0f254880cc4/new-subscribers    To learn more about my work with shluchim, visit: www.coachingbytzviki.com   Connect on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

    1h 16m

  6. Feb 23

    Ep. 23. A Fundraising Muscle Called Bitul — with Rabbi Mendy Levertov

    In this episode of Wisdom from the Field, I sit down with Rabbi Mendy Levertov, shliach of Chabad Young Professionals (CYP) in Austin, Texas.   We explore what it really takes to build a YJP community from scratch — from early uncertainty and financial pressure, to steady growth, to purchasing a permanent building.   Mendy shares openly about:   Starting YJP in Austin with no clear roadmap The early event flops (including a “cocktails & kiddush” night where no one showed up) Workshopping ideas with the community instead of assuming you know what they want And the internal shift required to ask — and to receive — with humility   But at the center of our conversation is one core idea: Fundraising is a muscle — and that muscle is called bittul.   We dive into the deeper reality of fundraising as “mon” — the daily dependence on Hashem’s bracha.   This conversation touches on:   • The bitul of asking without ego • The bitul of receiving without deflecting • The stress of building a mosad — and learning to embrace it • The power of speaking to mentors, friends, and coaches instead of trying to figure it all out alone   If you’re building, fundraising, stretching, doubting, or growing — this episode will speak directly to you.   Because sometimes the biggest growth doesn’t come from better strategy. It comes from building the muscle.   ---   If this episode was meaningful, please share it with someone who might benefit.   For ongoing insights on fundraising, leadership, and the inner work of shlichus, join my email list here: https://mailchi.mp/c0f254880cc4/new-subscribers    To learn more about my work with shluchim, visit: www.coachingbytzviki.com   Connect on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

    1h 13m

  7. Feb 13

    Ep. 22. The Biggest Miracle Is That I Didn’t Give Up — with Rabbi Alex Kaller

    In this episode of Wisdom from the Field, Tzviki sits down with Rabbi Alex Kaller, founder of the Chabad Russian Center of South Florida, for a rare, open conversation about building—both externally and internally. Rabbi Kaller shares his journey from growing up Jewish but secular in Moscow, to discovering Yiddishkeit, choosing shlichus, and arriving in Florida with no contacts, no infrastructure, and a simple mandate: learn how to swim. The heart of this episode is the story of building a permanent home for Jewish life—a six-story center with a shul, mikvah, and growing school—and the inner resilience that made it possible. Along the way, Rabbi Kaller speaks candidly about setbacks, lost supporters, long delays, and moments of real uncertainty. He also shares how, during some of the hardest stretches, he found himself repeatedly going to the Ohel—davening, knocking on Heaven’s door, and drawing strength to keep taking the next step even when clarity was missing. But this is not a story of despair. It’s a story of showing up, of trusting in Hashem even when you can’t yet see the outcome, and of discovering that strength often appears after you think you’ve reached your limit. With humility, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, he reflects on what sustained him, and why—looking back—the greatest miracle wasn’t the building itself, but the decision to keep going. This episode is for shluchim and leaders who are carrying big visions, navigating real pressure, and trying to build something that will outlast them. This is an episode about struggle—but even more, about bitachon, perseverance, and the quiet power of not giving up.   ---   If this episode was meaningful, please share it with someone who might benefit.   For ongoing insights on fundraising, leadership, and the inner work of shlichus, join my email list here: https://mailchi.mp/c0f254880cc4/new-subscribers    To learn more about my work with shluchim, visit: www.coachingbytzviki.com   Connect on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

    53 min

  8. Jan 22

    Ep. 21. Beyond Functioning: Presence, Growth, and Inner Work on Shlichus - with Rabbi Peretz & Chanie Chein

    In this episode of Wisdom from the Field, I sit down with Rabbi Peretz Chein and Chanie Chein for a wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation on Avodah Pnimis—inner work—and what it means to truly live with presence, vitality, and personal geulah on shlichus. We explore their work through M54 Institute for Insourcing - עבודה פנימית. a learning model built around insourcing—shifting from externally driven doing to internally grounded growth. Together, we unpack why passion and idealism alone don’t sustain a lifetime of shlichus, and why many shluchim and shluchos find themselves highly functional on the outside while feeling heavy, rushed, or disconnected on the inside. This conversation goes beyond tactics and systems. We talk about: Why “doing, doing, doing” can quietly become a form of avoidance How noticing without judgment becomes a gateway to real change The difference between success and geulah Why presence—not productivity—is often the missing ingredient How inner work directly impacts family life, community relationships, and long-term impact If you’ve ever felt that things are “working” but something essential feels missing—this episode opens a powerful doorway.   ---   If you’d like to learn more about Rabbi Peretz and Chanie Chein’s upcoming programs and their work, you’ll find the links below.   Group for shluchim: https://form.jotform.com/251868965643272  Group for shluchos: https://form.jotform.com/260145533197154  M54 website: www.m54.org/    ---   If you’d like to receive short reflections, insights, and practical notes from my work with shluchim, you can subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/c0f254880cc4/new-subscribers    To learn more about my work with shluchim, check out my website: www.coachingbytzviki.com

    1h 14m
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Wisdom from the Field is a podcast for shluchim focused on real breakthroughs — in fundraising, leadership, and growth. Through honest conversations with shluchim from the field, the podcast explores the experiences, challenges, decisions, and lessons that have brought trues shlichus success. These interviews offer practical insights, fresh perspectives, and real-world wisdom drawn from lived experience — what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what they’ve learned along the way. Alongside the interviews, the podcast also features Field Notes — short, practical reflections drawn from coaching work and recurring patterns across conversations in the field. Field Notes are designed to offer clear, grounded insights you can sit with or apply right away. Whether you’re navigating fundraising, leadership pressure, growth, or clarity in your shlichus, Wisdom from the Field is here to support your next breakthrough.

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