In this episode of None Of Your Business, Michael sits down with the founders of Ohr Shlomo for a raw and deeply honest conversation about spirituality, growth, and what it really means to build a community that changes lives.

What started as a small Carlebach style minyan has evolved into something much bigger, a movement centered around music, connection, and personal transformation. The guys share how Ohr Shlomo came to life, the challenges of building a shul without a traditional structure, and why creating leaders, not followers, became the mission.

The conversation goes far beyond the origin story. They dive into the power of davening through music, how Shabbos can transform your entire week, and what it looks like to grow spiritually while balancing real life, work, and responsibility. There is also an honest discussion about anger, ego, jealousy, and self awareness, and how shifting your mindset can completely change how you experience life.

They also explore concepts like Hisbodedus, personal prayer and meditation, building a relationship with Hashem, and why talking to God in your own words might be one of the most powerful tools a person has.

What makes Ohr Shlomo different is simple but rare. It is not built around one leader. It is built around people growing together, supporting each other, and creating something real that extends beyond the walls of a shul and into everyday life.

This episode is about more than a place. It is about a mindset, a way of living, and a reminder that growth, connection, and meaning are available to anyone willing to look deeper.

None Of Your Business is a podcast about real conversations and real journeys. No scripts. No filters. Just people sharing experiences you can actually learn from.

00:00 Intro and meeting the Ohr Shlomo founders

01:53 Why Ohr Shlomo changed my life

06:30 How it all started

10:45 Why this minyan feels different

14:20 Personal journeys and finding spirituality

18:00 Building a community from scratch

23:00 No rabbi, creating leaders

26:00 Work, business, and staying grounded

30:00 What sparks real change

33:30 Anger, mindset, and growth

41:00 Hisbodedus and connecting to Hashem

48:30 Parenting and raising the next generation

01:00:15 Work ethic, career paths, and life direction

01:10:00 Turning passion into business

01:20:00 Success, purpose, and balance

01:30:00 Community, identity, and belonging

01:49:10 Honoring legacy and Neshama Carlebach

01:53:15 Final thoughts and future conversations

01:59:00 Closing

What if the way you’re loving your child is actually making things worse?

In this episode, Rabbi Ezra Max reveals why modern parenting advice is failing and how saying yes to everything can quietly destroy your child’s future. Drawing from years of working with struggling teens and high-performing families, he explains why most kids don’t want to die, they just want to escape pain, and how parents unintentionally enable that cycle.

This conversation breaks down the difference between real love and destructive enabling, why boundaries are essential for trust and growth, and how one simple shift in your approach can completely change your relationship with your child.

If you’re a parent, leader, or entrepreneur trying to support others without losing control, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about connection, discipline, and emotional strength.

0:00 Introduction & Welcome

2:01 Panic Attack & Vulnerability

7:04 Who Is Ezra Max?

11:52 9/11: A Near-Death Experience

13:14 Working With Struggling Youth & At-Risk Teens

20:03 Teens, Overdose & the Cost of Enabling

23:50 Parenting, Boundaries & Unconditional Love

26:10 The Executive Coaching Story

26:43 Ezra as Executive Coach

35:55 Psychedelics, Ayahuasca & the Dangers of Shortcuts

39:34 The Living Room & Our Place

43:49 Business Entanglements & the Spaghetti Principle

46:24 3 Keys to Relationship

56:22 Networking With Purpose

1:03:25 Family Mission, Values & Knowing Who You Are

1:04:57 Social Media-Why It's Destroying Us

1:12:39 Michael's Panic Attack

1:20:16 Breathwork & How to Calm a Panic Attack

1:31:16 Goal Setting: Who Are You Becoming?

1:34:35 Closing Reflections & Wrap-Up

What happens when an outsider is brought in to run one of the most trusted emergency organizations in the Jewish world?

In this episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Michael sits down with Yehiel Kalish, former CEO of Hatzalah, for a raw and eye-opening conversation about leadership, pressure, and the realities behind the scenes of lifesaving work.

Yehiel shares how a political loss unexpectedly led him into the world of emergency medicine, what it was like leading Hatzalah without ever being a responder himself, and why he ultimately made the difficult decision to step down after five years.

From lightning-fast response times to the unseen emotional toll on volunteers, this episode pulls back the curtain on an organization most people only see in moments of crisis.

Together, Michael and Yehiel dive into:

• The inner workings of Hatzalah — how it’s structured, funded, and why it operates so differently from other organizations

• Response times that can be under a minute — and the pressure that comes with it • Who gets accepted into Hatzalah (and why it’s not about money or connections)

• The emotional and psychological toll on responders — and how they cope with trauma • The challenges of expanding into new communities like Lakewood and Jackson

• Women in Hatzalah — how real-life situations are handled with sensitivity and urgency • Leadership lessons from stepping into a role you’re not fully prepared for

What does it mean to truly invest in a child's future?

In this episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Michael sits down with Rabbi Chezky Sherman a dedicated educator, camp director, and founder of the Monsey Camp Fund for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond summer camp.

Rabbi Sherman opens up about turning down a six-figure job offer to stay in chinuch, the unmatched fulfillment of watching a student grow up, and why every rebbi in the classroom is driven by passion — not a paycheck. From his own unconventional school journey in Chicago to sleeping on floors in Eretz Yisrael, Rabbi Sherman shares the pivotal moments that shaped who he is today.

Together, Michael and Rabbi Sherman tackle:

• The Monsey Camp Fund — how one kid with a hoverboard sparked a movement that helped 850+ children attend camp last summer
• Parenting in today's world — setting boundaries, building confidence, and why the word "no" has gone missing
• Bar Mitzvah pressure — are we doing it for the kid or for ourselves?
• The "Thank You Hashem" debate — is Jewish music inspiring a generation or bypassing real growth?
• Finding your passion — practical wisdom for young men figuring out their path after yeshiva

Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply someone who cares about the next generation, this episode will challenge you, inspire you, and remind you: every kid deserves a summer.

00:00:00 Introduction: Why Rabbi Sherman Chose Teaching Over a Six-Figure Salary

00:09:17 The Fulfillment of Being a Rebbi: Why No Amount of Money Can Replace It

00:13:18 How to Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Young Jewish Adult

00:16:22 Parenting in Today's World: Building Confidence, Setting Boundaries, and Saying No

00:28:00 Rabbi Sherman's Personal Journey: From Struggling Student to Dedicated Rebbi

00:36:12 The Thank You Hashem Debate: Music, Inspiration, and the Path to Torah

00:51:35 The Monsey Camp Fund: How One Kid on a Hoverboard Sparked a Movement

01:01:01 How the Monsey Camp Fund Works: Helping 850+ Kids Get to Camp Every Summer

01:01:29 The Bowling Tournament: Building a Successful Nonprofit Fundraiser from Scratch

01:08:32 The Power of a Rebbi Who Cares: The Reb Moshe Feinstein Phone Scam Story

01:23:50 Bar Mitzvahs, Anxiety, and Putting Kids First: What Parents Get Wrong

01:36:25 Final Thoughts: Partnerships, Giving Back, and Connecting with Your Kids

In this episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Michael and Ushy sit down with Elliot Kohn for a raw and honest conversation about business, relationships, and personal growth.

Elliot shares his unconventional journey from cooking in a yeshiva kitchen and working in the culinary world to building a career in healthcare, business development, and networking across the nursing home and senior care industry. Along the way he explains why he does not consider himself to be in sales at all. Instead, he believes his success comes from focusing on relationships, genuine connections, and helping people without an agenda.

The conversation dives into what it really takes to build trust in business, the value of conferences and networking events, and how strong relationships can create opportunities that traditional sales tactics cannot.

Elliot also opens up about the personal side of his journey. He discusses the realities of going through divorce, navigating community expectations, and how major life changes can force someone to rediscover who they are as a person, a parent, and a professional.

This episode explores topics including entrepreneurship, career pivots, networking strategy, healthcare business development, divorce in the Jewish community, personal resilience, and the importance of curiosity when building a meaningful life and career.

If you are interested in business growth, relationship building, entrepreneurship, Jewish life conversations, and honest discussions about personal challenges, this episode delivers powerful insights and real life lessons.

00:00 “I’m Not Happy… Figure It Out”

00:22 Introduction and the Story Behind the Socks

01:47 The Hat That Became Elliot’s Personal Brand

03:42 From Chef to Healthcare: An Unconventional Career Path

05:28 Growing a Business from 24% to 82% in Six Months

14:54 The Art of Building Genuine Connections

22:07 Opening Home Care Agencies Across the Country

25:00 Conference Networking Without an Agenda

28:27 Going Through Divorce and the Reality Behind the Smile

47:40 Breaking the Silence: Finding Support and Resources

52:30 Friends, Couples, and Community Reactions

57:40 The Power of Having a Choice

1:05:56 Trusting Your Gut and Staying Curious

1:07:25 Live Cold Call: Booking the Next Podcast Guest

1:11:20 Closing Thoughts and Prime Source Sponsor Message

In this powerful episode of None Your Business, Eliyahu Pereira shares his remarkable journey of Jewish identity, faith, and personal transformation.

Born in Miami to a Brazilian father who rediscovered his Spanish Portuguese Jewish roots, Eliyahu grew up between South Africa, the UK, Brazil, and the United States. By high school he was lost and heading in the wrong direction. At 17, desperate for change, he was sent to Israel, a move that would completely redefine his life.

From culture shock in Tzfat to spiritual awakening in a Jerusalem yeshiva, and later serving in the Israeli army, Eliyahu opens up about drifting from Shabbat, struggling with loneliness, and wrestling with faith in a secular environment. He shares what it feels like to know who you want to become while living far from it.

This episode explores Jewish identity, spiritual growth, army life in Israel, and the challenge of holding onto faith without community. It is an honest conversation about losing your footing and finding your way back.

If you have ever struggled with faith, searched for meaning, or felt caught between worlds, this story will resonate.

0:00 Introduction & Welcome

0:22 Meet Eliyahu Pereira

1:32 Family Heritage: From Brazil to Israel

3:26 Moving to Israel at 17

5:53 Army Service & Keeping Shabbat

12:45 Finding Torah & Getting Married

14:38 The Power of Amen in Jewish Law

17:35 Living in Tzfat & Divine Providence

19:31 Two Tzadiks in a Pod Podcast

24:02 Shabbat & the Challenge of Observance

30:35 Running Away from Depression

43:28 Teaching Torah

56:35 Introducing Tzfat Winery & Wine Partnership

60:30 The 20+ Mitzvot of Agriculture in Israel

65:45 Thank You Hashem Movement Origins

78:25 Shalosh Seudos - The Third Meal of Shabbat

87:48 Bringing Jews Closer: Relationship Before Law

97:08 Purim: The Nine - Year Story

102:50 The Power of Blessings - Wellspring Story

106:30 Opening Your Home for Shabbat

108:46 Final Thoughts & Resources

In this episode of The None Of Your Business Podcast, Michael sits down with Sarah Rivkah Kohn, founder of Links Family, an organization supporting kids and teens who have lost a parent. Sarah Rivkah shares her story of losing her mother at age nine, going back to school instead of sitting shiva, and how the grief hit hard years later shaping her passion to build peer support for children who feel alone. Sarah Rivkah explains how Links began in 2006 as a small magazine for bereaved teens and quickly grew into Shabbatones, year-round programming, and global services. The conversation also explores what it really takes to run a nonprofit like a business fundraising, marketing, leadership, and learning to let go of roles as you scale. They discuss Links fundraising approach, including the high-end “Strings Concert” on February 22 benefiting a Pesach gift card program for about 450 families, and “Opportunities” WhatsApp model that raises urgent needs through small, fast donations. The episode closes with a message of hope for those in grief.

If you or someone you know has lost a parent and needs support, you are not alone. Reach out to Links Family to connect with a community that truly understands

➡️ https://linksfamily.org

➡️ 718-305-6080

➡️ info@linksfamily.org