Shmulie Hartstein never planned to become a community activist.After a young father in his community passed away without life insurance, Shmulie put his business career on hold to launch B'Sefer Chayim, a movement dedicated to helping Jewish families protect themselves before tragedy strikes. Thousands of families have since obtained life insurance through the awareness campaign.But that was only the beginning.In this episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Shmulie shares why he believes the Orthodox Jewish community needs to become more engaged in politics, how a single New York City election inspired him to launch Kol Yisroel, and what he's learned advocating for Jewish communities in Albany.Michael and Shmulie discuss life insurance, entrepreneurship, grassroots advocacy, New York politics, antisemitism, voting, school funding, community leadership, and the responsibility each person has to make a difference instead of waiting for someone else to act.Whether you agree with every opinion or not, this conversation will challenge the way you think about civic responsibility, leadership, and the power of one person to create meaningful change.Learn more:B'Sefer Chayim: https://www.bseferchayim.org Kol Yisroel: https://www.wewantavoice.org

Shalom Jacobs arrived in America with just $1,200 in his pocket. Today, he's a successful real estate investor, hotel owner, entrepreneur, and philanthropist—but his journey was anything but ordinary.In this inspiring episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Michael sits down with Shalom to explore the remarkable path that took him from growing up in a Chabad family in Scotland to building businesses across the United States.Shalom shares the incredible story of helping shut down the infamous High Heels strip club in Queens and transforming it into a symbol of hope for the community. He also reflects on immigrating to America with almost nothing, working for $7 an hour, navigating the 2008 financial crisis, investing in real estate, raising capital, building a hospitality business, and the lessons he's learned through decades of entrepreneurship.The conversation explores business, real estate investing, leadership, Chabad, faith, immigration, financial risk, giving back, and why true success is measured by the impact we have on others.Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, business owner, or someone looking for inspiration to build something meaningful from humble beginnings, this episode is filled with practical wisdom, unforgettable stories, and powerful life lessons.

Dani Bin-Nun had a wife, a job, and a life that looked functional from the outside. Behind the scenes, he was battling an addiction that was slowly destroying everything.In this raw, emotional, and surprisingly funny episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Dani shares his journey from struggling teenager to drug dealer, addiction, relapse, rehab, and ultimately recovery.After spending months in treatment, Dani returned home sober and relapsed just five days later. What followed was the darkest period of his life and a rock bottom that finally changed everything.Today, Dani has passed 1,000 days sober and is using his experience to give struggling young people and others in recovery opportunities to rebuild their lives.Michael and Ushi join Dani for an honest conversation about addiction, sobriety, relapse, rehab, marriage, faith, family, struggling teenagers, entrepreneurship, and the power of second chances.This is a story about hitting rock bottom, rebuilding a life, and discovering that change is possible even when it once felt impossible.

Discover the story behind Rabbi Moshe Gruskin, a husband, father of 12, Parkinson's advocate, and a man who turned one of life's greatest challenges into an extraordinary mission to help others.In this emotional and inspiring episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Michael Greenfield and Ushi Schwartz sit down with Rabbi Gruskin and his son "AY" to discuss his journey from receiving a devastating Parkinson's disease diagnosis to becoming a source of hope for thousands of families facing the same battle.Rabbi Gruskin shares what it was like to live through denial, fear, and uncertainty before ultimately embracing a new outlook on life centered around gratitude, purpose, and resilience. He explains how exercise became one of his most powerful forms of medicine, why mindset plays a critical role in living with Parkinson's, and how his wife, children, and community helped him transform adversity into strength.The conversation explores Parkinson's disease, caregiving, mental health, family, faith, resilience, medical innovation, and the daily choices that allow people to find meaning even in life's most difficult moments. Whether you're living with Parkinson's, supporting someone who is, or simply searching for an inspiring story about overcoming adversity, this episode offers powerful lessons on hope, perseverance, and appreciating every day we're given.This isn't just a conversation about Parkinson's. It's a conversation about choosing joy, embracing purpose, and discovering that our greatest struggles can often become our greatest source of strength.

Discover the story behind Rabbi Tovia Singer, one of the world's leading voices defending Judaism and one of the most recognized experts on the Hebrew Bible, Christianity, Messianic Judaism, and Jewish outreach.In this captivating and thought-provoking episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Michael sits down with Rabbi Singer to explore the remarkable journey that transformed him from a young yeshiva student in Brooklyn into one of the most influential Jewish educators in the world. From growing up in Borough Park surrounded by Holocaust survivors to dedicating his life to studying the Tanakh, the New Testament, and the Quran, Rabbi Singer explains what led him to spend decades helping Jews understand their faith and respond to missionary movements.The conversation goes far beyond theology. Rabbi Singer shares how antisemitism shaped his childhood, the pivotal experiences that inspired his life's work, why he believes we're living through a historic moment for the Jewish people, and how October 7th changed his perspective on Israel, prophecy, and the future of the Jewish nation. He also opens up about living in Indonesia, making Aliyah to Israel, the rise of Messianic Judaism, Christian Zionism, Bible prophecy, and why understanding the Hebrew Scriptures has never been more important.Whether you're Jewish, Christian, simply curious about the Bible, or interested in Israel, religion, history, and some of today's biggest spiritual questions, this conversation will challenge assumptions, deepen your understanding, and leave you with a new perspective on faith, identity, and truth.

Discover the story behind Liraz Zeira, a man shaped by war, faith, resilience, curiosity, and an unwavering search for truth.In this fascinating, emotional, and deeply inspiring episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Michael sits down with Liraz to explore a life that has taken him from elite Israeli military service, to years of spiritual searching across India, China, and Southeast Asia, to becoming a Chabad rabbi, educator, and community leader in the heart of Jerusalem.Raised in Israel with a remarkable family history stretching back to pre-state Israel and Holocaust survivors, Liraz shares stories of serving in one of the Israeli army's most elite units, witnessing the Gaza disengagement firsthand, and spending years searching for meaning through Buddhism, Hinduism, meditation, philosophy, and life on the road before unexpectedly finding himself pulled back toward Judaism.The conversation explores identity, purpose, suffering, resilience, marriage, parenting, leadership, spirituality, and the difference between sadness and growth. Liraz offers a unique perspective on how life's most difficult moments can become opportunities for transformation, a philosophy that would later be tested in ways few people can imagine.The episode also dives into the realities of reserve duty in Israel, the aftermath of October 7th, serving for months inside Gaza and Syria, balancing family life with military responsibility, and the life-changing injury that cost him both legs during a mission just days before returning home. Yet somehow, despite everything, this conversation is filled with hope, humor, gratitude, and an extraordinary outlook on life.Today, Liraz and his family run one of Jerusalem's most impactful Chabad campus centers, serving thousands of students and creating a home away from home for young people searching for connection, community, and meaning.One thing that becomes clear throughout this conversation is that while many people know Liraz because of his injury, that story is only a small chapter in a much larger journey. This episode is ultimately about perspective, purpose, faith, and what it means to keep moving forward even when life changes in an instant.

What happens when a childhood marked by unimaginable tragedy becomes the foundation for resilience, purpose, and reinvention?In this deeply personal episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Michael Greenfield sits down with his cousin, Michal Weinstein, entrepreneur, social media personality, Israel advocate, and truth-teller, for a conversation that goes far beyond headlines. Together, they revisit their shared childhood, the devastating kidnapping and murder of Michal’s father, Israel Greenwald, and the 19-year journey that ultimately brought her family closure. But this episode isn't just about tragedy. It's about what comes after.Michal opens up about growing up without a father, rebuilding her life through education and entrepreneurship, navigating faith and identity, overcoming adversity, raising a family, and ultimately leaving behind a successful life in the Five Towns to make Aliyah to Israel. She also shares her perspectives on social media addiction, censorship, personal growth, political activism, and why she believes more people should pursue lives aligned with their values rather than their comfort.This is a powerful conversation about loss, resilience, family, purpose, faith, freedom, and the courage to reinvent yourself, no matter what life throws your way.

Rabbi Harry Rozenberg never expected to become someone who believed in miracles. He saw the world through science, logic, and the natural order of things. Stories about miracle workers and supernatural experiences always felt exaggerated, misunderstood, or the result of hype.In this episode, Harry shares his journey from a rebellious youth, partying in Amsterdam and questioning everything, to discovering faith and purpose in Israel. He opens up about the experiences that challenged his skepticism, his encounters with the Yanuka, and the moments that forced him to reconsider what he thought he knew about reality.Michael and Harry explore faith versus science, the search for truth, personal transformation, spiritual awakening, and why some experiences can’t easily be explained away. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers a fascinating look at what happens when deeply held assumptions collide with lived experience.This is a conversation about doubt, discovery, and the unexpected paths that lead people closer to God.

Rabbi Manis Friedman joins the None of Your Business Podcast for a powerful conversation about marriage, loneliness, masculinity, relationships, Judaism, vulnerability, divorce, and why modern society feels more disconnected than ever. Known as one of the most influential rabbis and Jewish thinkers in the world, Rabbi Friedman breaks down why so many marriages fail, what men and women fundamentally misunderstand about each other, and how true connection is built in a world dominated by ego, social media, and isolation. He also shares his perspective on modern dating, emotional vulnerability, divorce, get refusal controversies, and the deeper purpose behind human relationships and spirituality. Rabbi Friedman also shares the incredible story of his family escaping communist Europe, his upbringing in Crown Heights, and the philosophy behind his book Divinely Vulnerable.00:00 - Rabbi Manis Friedman’s Early Life & Family Story05:30 - The Meaning of “Divine Vulnerability”15:45 - Why Modern Society Feels So Lonely20:00 - Marriage, Connection & Relationships29:30 - Masculinity, Femininity & Modern Roles43:15 - Divorce, GET Refusers & Social Media51:30 - Final Thoughts on Human Connection

Michael sits down with Danielle Jacobs for a raw, funny, and deeply personal conversation about identity, motherhood, faith, resilience, and finding light through chaos. Danielle opens up about growing up between Australia, Israel, and Brooklyn, navigating a difficult childhood, becoming religious, raising children, life after divorce, and using comedy as both connection and survival.They also dive into social media addiction, parenting in today’s world, trauma during wartime in Israel, and how humor can heal even in the hardest moments. From hilarious stories to emotional reflections, this episode feels like sitting in on a real conversation with someone who’s lived many lives and still chooses joy.A vulnerable, insightful, and unexpectedly inspiring episode you won’t forget. 00:00 - Meeting Danielle Jacobs02:15 - Viral Moments & Social Media Fame05:00 - Growing Up Between Australia, Israel & Brooklyn09:45 - Becoming Religious & Moving to Boro Park14:00 - Family Struggles, Divorce & Survival Mode16:30 - How High School Productions Changed Her Life18:00 - Experiencing War & Sirens in Israel23:30 - Parenting Through Fear & Trauma27:30 - Being the “Different” Girl in Boro Park31:00 - Why Performing Became Her Escape34:30 - Social Media Addiction & Authenticity36:15 - Comedy, Content Creation & Finding Purpose Online38:30 - Raising Successful Kids in the Social Media Era41:00 - Jewish Identity, Confidence & Reinvention44:00 - Final Thoughts on Healing, Humor & Resilience