Jewish and Joyful

Ari Lesser was chasing music — then music led him back to God. In this episode of Jewish and Joyful, we sit down with Ari Lesser, the viral Jewish rapper whose lyrics went from hip-hop to Torah, Psalms, and faith. Hear how rapping Tehillim (Psalms) changed his life and brought him to Orthodox Judaism. Ari is also a Nazir which you will hear more about. From the stage to spirituality, Ari’s journey has inspired millions. His music about Israel, God, and truth blends raw honesty with deep Jewish soul — proving that rap can be holy too.

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Dr. Yehudah Pryce started out as a teenage gang member robbing drug dealers and committing many crimes. When he was 19. Yehudah was sentenced to 24 Years in prison. Behind bars everything changed. Inside the cell Yehudah found faith. Today, he’s a Jew, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and he now leads mental health programs in prisons, helping those who share a past like his.

In this episode of Jewish and Joyful, Dr. Yehuda Pryce shares his insane story: the gangster who found God in prison.

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How can we live a meaningful life while battling anxiety, depression, and the noise of the modern world? Meet Dr.Jacob Freedman, a board-certified psychiatrist trained at Harvard, who has helped and treated thousands of patients - from Boston to Jerusalem. In this eye-opening interview, Dr. Freedman talkes about anxiety, depression, and finding meaning. Dr Freedman also shares some personal wild stories from decades in the field.

Dr. Freedman is a respected psychiatrist and speaker. He runs a private practice in Jerusalem.

Whether you're struggling with mental health, looking for advice, stuck, searching for deeper purpose, or in need of inspiration and unbelievable stories — this conversation is a must-watch.

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Gad Elbaz is a popular Israeli-American singer in the Jewish world. Gad has the wildest stories. At just nine years old, he had a near-death experience and throughout his life, he has faced many challenges that tested his strength and resilience. His journey through mental health and healing is powerful and inspiring. For the first time ever, Gad is sharing his full story - of pain, teshuvah, and the search for meaning. From death, nightclubs, and fame to religion, divorce, and loss, Gad’s life journey will blow your mind.

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