I was a radical atheist until I met my religious future wife | R’ David Kalmus

[@Rifkyd5]

I'm watching this episode from my bed in Bklyn, NY. It is Motzei Shabbos at 4:00 AM and I can't sleep. I have stage 4 cancer and I have my doubts about surviving another year. However, after listening to this episode it gives me renewed hope and chizuk that one day I will spread my miracle story too!

[@Behopeful-cz9vo]

Wishing you a refuah shlemah ! Praying that G-d sends you good health and happiness.

[@sofiayudelzon4830]

Refua shlema🙏

[@beatricesiher6516]

Refua shlema. Read shaar habitachon every day half hour

[@הללטויטו-ו8ק]

I'm from Israel and it's amazing how, as a Jew, I can connect to my fellow Jew's feelings. Your words touced mt heart. Wishing you refuah shlemah dear sister.

[@thesecretagents639]

refuah shlema🙏😥

[@Litefrire]

Now can you interview his wife, would be fascinating to hear the story from her perspective

[@oliviar3736]

Yes!!!

[@albinasukhodolsky4701]

Yes agreed! That was my first thought- i would love to meet his wife

[@ileana.e.jimenez]

I’m converting to Orthodox Judaism and when he said “you became religious when you downloaded WhatsApp”, I never laughed so hard in my life 😂 I never been in so many chats before now that I’m converting. I’m watching from Bergenfield NJ

[@MeaningfulPeople]

Much Hatzlacha on your journey!

[@debraderoos5225]

This interview makes me smile. The young guy is so honest and authentic.

[@dorothyyeamans4915]

Rabbi Kalmus is to be blessed for opening his life and sharing his ongoing battle with clinical depression. His relatability and empathy for people who are struggling is a beautiful middah. Rabbi Kalmus' successful spiritual journey to emotional healing makes a huge Kiddush Hashem and brings real hope for all of us. Writing from Scarsdale, NY

[@OdeyahProductions]

Loved this. watching from NY Queens. I am an addict in recovery and also got diagnosed with ADHD . This interview is so powerful and spot on. Addiction is a spiritual mality and the solution is connection with Hashem which is only found once the substance is removed. Thank You!!

[@christyrauzi8206]

Watching from Ohio in USA. Amazing story. Even though I'm not Jewish I know in my heart that I must have Jewish ancestry even though I can't prove it. Or at least a lost ten triber!! Love you all!!

[@eilashearer8474]

I’m watching from Havelock North, New Zealand, and found David’s story awesome and a true testimony of FAITH in Yahveh God. Since I’ve truly known God of the Torah, I trust Him more day by day. I listened to a Messianic fellow-believer who lives 5 hours drive away, last Erev Shabbat testify to her brother a month ago, in Jakarta, suffer a motor cycle accident aged 51 and die within 48 hours. He’d been unwell with colds/flu for weeks. She was on the phone to him one day, then could not reach him the next, over hours of trying to reach him, feeling cross with him. Next a call comes from an unknown voice. “Hello lady, do you know this man, Ben?” “My brother….” “Well …,accident, off his bike into a deep drain, unconscious, but his phone was open and we are answering your calls. Where do we take your brother?Regina in NZ, thinks quickly, stricken with shock, calls to Yahveh to help her; “send him to his brother… we’ll pay.” Goes in taxi, a long way, (hospital care, ambulances are not an option as in Israel with Magen David Adom, or NZ). He’s unconscious until the following day. Two brothers watch over him in bed, he seems near death, but wakes the next morning, walks to the bathroom and can talk with family. Regina has been praying on the phone to him, (as she did years ago for me on the night I was sickest with Covid). Ben says later that day he needs to go to hospital…. Once there, waiting in the Emergency Department Ben, having walked in, has been talking with each of his two brothers, then says he feels tired, and rests his head on a brother’s shoulder… observed by another waiting patient, she says “he’s gone”. “No, he’s asleep”. She was in fact, right. Medical assessment found him to have a depressed skull fracture…. He’d bought a new cough syrup, that had caused drowsiness, and he’d tragically gone to work… Regina’s last conversation with him had been to encourage him to ask Yeshua to help /heal him….they were a family of Messianic believers. Regina still mourns from NZ, I understand but reassure her of the miracles of the situation, that Ben had all his siblings around him, Regina, the eldest, on Zoom, as he passed into the sleep of death. His phone had been open for a stranger to speak to the one person who could best advise Him.. Yahveh’s hand was surely guiding the best possible outcome for Ben. He’d experienced great losses in his life, wife, child, home, business, I know not why. But this true tale I share with you, is yet only another of the love, goodness and mercy God has for those who call to Him. HaleluYah🕎🕊🌏

[@eilashearer8474]

Christy, like you, I truly feel Jewish. On one hand there is no need to know, but for the sake of a daughter who understands my deep faith and a son who does not, I believe I should seek to know more with blood testing. Meanwhile I stand firmly with Israel and always shall do. 🙏🏻🇮🇱💙

[@Good_Fairy_Oz]

People who feel a connection often are, maybe a genetic test will show some surprises

[@susiprop6791]

Wow.. im speechless. I cried multiple times during this interview, it is so powerful. I am not even jewish, but feel so incredibly drawn to it and i see the immense beauty in it... thank you for this interview. Deep, authentic, funny.. as life should be. Im watching from Germany

[@kristiewilson8112]

Boker tov. Watching from Houston, TX. I love what you guys do. I have learned and unlearned so much. I am always so inspired and changed every time that I watch. You guys are doing far more than you may realize. May Hashem continue to bless you all in all things. Shalom

[@andyroth619]

"And then I saw her face Now I'm a believer!" 🎶

[@holly_wood26]

This comment should be pinned!

[@LauraKornblum]

Wow! Wow! Wow! This is now my favorite episode of your program. What an amazing person! I was riveted listening to his entire story. The miracle story of his cousin was unbelievable! I watched this from NEW HEMPSTEAD, NY!! Keep up the great work in finding amazing people and their inspiring stories!

[@daninaavery3532]

Watching from Hollywood FL and I married “a Jew that didn’t know what shabbat was.” But he BH chose Torah and I converted. Now we have 3 orthodox Jewish children one that goes to a yeshiva and the other 2 are at home with me.

[@ronelbarak1755]

This was everything I needed to hear❤ Thank you rabbi David for sharing your vulnerability in an honest and real way. From Judea Israel

[@1969TheGreat]

Judea ois not in Israël its on the West Bank.

[@LifeofJesusChristt]

This was amazing, I was tearing up 🥹 when God answered David’s prayer and his cousin woke up from coma. Barukh Hashem. Everything David shared was really speaking to what I’m going through. Thank you.

[@jacobgreenblatt7554]

Incredible interview! Couldve listened another hour! Thank you for sharing so many personal details of your life. Crying from inspiration! May Hashem give you koach to continue all the impt work you do and may you and your family be healthy together, until 120!

[@anneizik5662]

😅

[@ChanaDaniarov-up7vj]

Best podcast! WFHM (Work From Home Mother) living in Bayswater, NY and don’t have that much time but made time over the past 4 days to listen to the whole podcast and was absolutely intrigued throughout the whole episode! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@LaurieMcPherson-oi8kt]

5pm.Saskatchewan Canada.Very moving story.I am not Jewish but I love to learn more and understand. Thkx so much.

[@CaravelKiwi]

New Zealand non Jew here, also leaning more, understanding more

[@ruchiezidele7045]

I’m watching from lower east side Manhattan Amazing May Hashem continue to give R’ David hatzlacha in all his Avodas Hakodesh! Strength and happiness together with his wife and family😊

[@ReceptionCPEGarderieYeshivaLev]

I am watching this episode from my office in Montreal, Canada. What an amazing episode. Wow. Thank you for this

[@sarahslater2388]

Wow. Just wow. I could listen to this interview over and over again. I am currently in graduate school for social work and relating to your love for helping others, aka Hashem’s children, resonated with me so much. It helps me push through this final year of school. You are so incredibly inspiring and deserve so much bracha and happiness!!

[@Miri-w5z]

Watching from Israel! 🇮🇱 I’m an avid meaningful minute listener! I wait every week for the new episode and each interview is just incredible, I have to say I have listened to a lot of them several times because they are just so amazing!! This weeks brought up so many emotions and gave a deep feeling of being understood! Thank you for your Incredible contribution to Am Yisrael!😊

[@shainadrukman4343]

Hey, watching from Washington! This episode was such a perfect way to boost my Emunah before the yomim noraim. Thanks for all that you do at Meaningful Minute! Hashem does not ever give up on his children!

[@ShiraD-w3d]

I'm watching this from Israel! Thank you so much for the best podcasts! Please bring on Berel Solomon! He has to be the next inspiration for your viewers!!!

[@sammi91919]

This was incredible. Wow. Rabbi Kalmus and his wife are both hero’s. Each of them leaning into the life that HaShem gave them and giving their all to their purpose. I feel like what Rabbi Akiva said about his wife if true about Rabbi Kalmus’ wife… all this is hers. Thank you Rabbi Kalmus for being so open with your life, and struggles, and how incredibly you are fighting to fulfill this incredible purpose that you have!

[@tziyonas]

Watching from Johannesburg, South Africa. Thank you for the stories, lessons and messages you are spreading to so many around the globe.

[@Dina-es6vi]

Watching from North Carolina USA. Baruch Hashem! May Hashem continue to guide David in His direq… May we all conquer the yetzer ha-ra by helping to spread Torah. What an inspiring story of resilience and struggle. May all your Chodesh endeavors succeed!❤ (from a Noahide who is waiting on conversion)

[@channahrachelherrmann8755]

Hi my son is in Charlotte is that close to you?

[@channahrachelherrmann8755]

I live in Israel yeshuv Neria

[@Dina-es6vi]

Charlotte is about 3 and 1/2 hours away.​@@channahrachelherrmann8755

[@Dina-es6vi]

@@channahrachelherrmann8755❤

[@shiraclems]

Wow i had so many parallels to the rabbi's story about becoming frum. My husbabd is Sephardi Breslov, I grew up reform and had a tumultuous childhood and rough entry into adulthood. This was so amazing to listen to as it was so relatable. I wish you continued simcha, inner peace, shalom bayit and briut. From LA, CA

[@debbierosenzweig8801]

What an incredibly moving, and inspirational episode. David is both brilliant and courageous for telling the story of his life. Please consider having him back with his devoted wife.

[@Cyndromeunited]

I am watching this from Jackson, New Jersey, and I’ve been watching every week and every episode since you guys started

[@MeaningfulPeople]

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[@arlenemargolese3180]

I'm watching this episode from beautiful Nahariya. Israel. We made aliyah from Canada almost 4 years ago and are grateful to Hashem for bringing us to Eretz Yisroel!

[@mordechaileviyitzchok2580]

Watching from Manchester UK. I've been following Rabbi David for over two years now and am a confirmed Breslover!

[@chayafordonski]

This is so raw and vulnerable! This episode has something for everyone! School bullying, social anxiety are so real and prevalent and glad to see people are talking about it more.

[@Meme_Planet-x2z]

I'm watching this from the breslov yeshiva dorm in Jerusalem.

[@isaacgindi7970]

Watching from Deal NJ. Love these types of stories about Shidduchim! Gives ppl such hope

[@SimieLichtenstein]

Watching from Brooklyn, NY , was unbelievable story & what an amazing wife he has

[@akivanorman]

I’m watching this on the Lakewood Waterbury bus going back up to yeshiva after an off shabbos. Really very inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

[@MendyNewman]

Davening in Shul here in RBS with R Dovid for a number of years now.. never knew his story! Amazing. Chazal V'Ematz!

[@SB-rj5pt]

I completed listen sept 22/24 on Spotify from toronto , canada - truly heartwarming , inspirational - much thanks !

[@ianfreedman5240]

Great episode - highly recommend. Amazing life story, and the story at the end was mind blowing. Wow!! Enjoyed in London.

[@הללטויטו-ו8ק]

Watching from Jerusalem, Israel👑 Thank you for another meaningful episode.

[@ajlskate]

Beautiful speaker. The story at the end was powerful. Thank you.

[@SigalAlon]

Watching you guys from Israel. Love your videos and being exposed to a bissale yiddishkite. I am a secular Ashkenazi Jewish 63 yo woman, but lived in a semi traditional home. Thank you for all that you do.

[@DevorieJacobs-w2p]

Hi, we watched/ listened to this in Edgware, England. Absolutely amazing episode. Thank you so much

[@MosheGinsburgcoach]

This guy had so many supernatural things happening to him, I'm jealous.

[@chayastr1026]

Watching from London, UK. Amazing podcast as usual.

[@laurashaar9767]

Watching from Valley Village CA! Thank you for this episode its the first one I have seen in a while and so happy to come across it. Very inspiring Thank you for sharing your story. Wishing you a lot of success with the Yeshiva.

[@ShmuliDeustch]

He speaks so softly and is a pleasure to listen too. Shoutout to the lighting tech, the rabbi looks amazing!!!!!

[@bentzilanning6601]

Listening in yerushalayim. I had a similar experience, severe anxiety, which wasn’t relieved through various medications, therapy, seminars, judaism etc. i grew up religious, and still am, but have real difficulties davening and learning. Through the 12 steps, where I learned that I can’t do it alone, but if i let go, and allow G-d to take control, i can live a normal life. I haven’t been able to connect to breslov or any torah specific approach, and i have regular downs where i fall away from my connection to G-d, and my life slips backwards, and i have to find G-d again.

[@Godismyfortress]

Trying changing your diet....neurological, mental or autoimmune issues are frequently connected to problems with the gut. Try the keto diet it has a massive positive effect ....burn fat for fuel, not sugar. It sounds crazy, but it works.

[@benjamingolen1399]

An amazing story, I am glad David did not give up and kept pushing forward with his struggles Baruch HaShem.

[@miriamfink98]

I'm watching this episode from Brooklyn NY, I'm speechless! What an amazing journey ❤

[@jacobshvartsman6125]

Shekoach Thank you, amazing episode a lot of chizuk. R David may Hashem bless you with amazing success being a Rabbi, inspiring and teaching in the New Breslev Yeshiva. And, may you be happy and blessed with long good life. And, please pray for me as well in Uman , yaakov ben leah malka. Shana Tova!

[@joebenarroch384]

Watched from Lawrence NY. The Absolute Most Riveting Story Yet! Watched with my wife on the couch motzei shbbs. We laughed - We cried - We really felt his pain happiness and that last story in the hospital - we are still in shock! Kol Hakavod to you both. R David - Outstanding Work!

[@SherryAckerman-mn2zo]

Hi watching from Boca raton!!! Luv your podcast!!!!!!can’t wait for the new one each week!!

[@albinasukhodolsky4701]

Incredible!!! So so raw and real! Relatable

[@lindagrefe7993]

Watching from Brooklyn NY... fascinating discussion. My husband(alav hashalom) enjoyed discussing with others about the existence vs non-existence of Hashem or Judaism vs. Others... I liked hearing this journey.

[@naomisterling4883]

We need an interview with his wife!!

[@Musicobsesser06]

I would actually love to hear from R' Kalmus's wife, she must be such a strong and inspirational individual!

[@clementinecohen3723]

Watching from Yerushalayim, thank you for this great episode, very mechazek, tizku lemitsvot!

[@queenisha333]

Incredible interview!! 🎉 favorite episode by far! Breslov!!

[@lennyfinkel9137]

This is absolutely an incredible episode. What a story!

[@kh2426]

I’m watching from London Uk !!! What a story !!! We have to go through so much for us to see H’!!! Strength to strength !!! Baby steps !!!

[@GinaWise-t7k]

Loved this podcast, so inspiring!! Watched from Golders Green, london!!

[@Shprinztygandle]

I’m watching from Baltimore!!! Love the episode!!! 💙

[@AlizaGoffin-wo1bb]

I'm listening to this from Baltimore MD:) This episode is very deep and gave me what I needed to hear right now. Thank you

[@user-hg5ym2mr4i]

The only thing I want to win is a chance to talk to this amazing Rabbi!

[@user-md8lp7rh9h]

Mind blowing episode. Thank you. From NY.

[@Tziviekahn]

I am watching from Monsey Ny, thanks for this episode it was truly amazing and inspiring!!!

[@henryrosenbaum9615]

Watching from Santiago de Chile 🇨🇱(South America)

[@malkamichelle]

I am watching this video from good old Brooklyn, NY!

[@BruceRivkin]

Absolutely awesome! What a lovely way to end our day! Boruch and Brocha from Cleveland, OH

[@Rhugheswiesel]

Watching from Brooklyn, New York. I really enjoyed this episode.

[@lyndalwilson5729]

Greetings from Sydney, Australia. Love your work!

[@artbya613]

wow. what a story! so excited to see where this all goes! hatzlacha rabba! thank you for the chizuk! tuning in from Israel!

[@TemimaRose-p5d]

I watched in London!! Amazing amazing! I wait all week for the videos

[@MsMuradova]

Wow wow woe, this was on a whole new level of inspiration!! What a heart this man possesses, what an incredible, person, a true role model for the world! May Hashem continue to bless him with mental health, with his huge projects for the Jewish nation, may he see loads of Nachat from his children, Shalom bayit, loads and loads of success!! Thank you for opening up to us and sharing such intimate details about your life, you are truly one of a kind!! Hashem is with you on your life's journey every step of the way, it's so clear how much He loves you! Thank you for sharing! Wishing you all the best!!! Watching from Brooklyn NY ❣️

[@meltzer28]

I’m watching from Brooklyn. Wishing Reb David much success in his Yeshiva! Let’s bring Moshiach now

[@rb-cj1nm]

Probably my favorite episode yet! Thank you!

[@rb-cj1nm]

from RBS Israel :)

[@DeedleDoodle18]

Shalom Chavarim from South Africa

[@TheZyarok]

This interview was spectacular! Thank you! I'm watching in New Jersey.

[@ginetteidy134]

Watching from Brooklyn, Ny Loved this episode!

[@lauren_juliet]

Incredible interview. Watched in Tennessee. Thank you Rabbi Kalmus!!

[@RochelGrunfeld-q4i]

I watched this episode from Brooklyn , NY. Unreal journey truly miraculous!

[@neilsharris]

Watching at home in Chicago. I wish this yeshiva was around 30 years ago! What an incredible story and an incredible time to be alive.

[@angelabulanov3966]

Nachi I’ve watched you for over two years now w ry week ty for all you do watching from nyc

[@yaeldavidowitz2582]

Incredible. Thank you for this episode

[@chayafordonski]

Watching from Baltimore, Maryland! Thanks for another great one!

[@RachelA-w2q]

1:40:20 wow this has given me incredible chizuk. Kol hakavod may you continue to inspire people to yiddishkeit with joy and emunah.

[@ShalomAhava7]

Watching from La Joya, TX was watching the shorts and wanted to listen to the full interview ❤

[@KHersh92]

Listening from the Catskills- Woodridge NY. Love your podcast❤ I have to say, I really relate to his story. wow!

[@josh-wq1lg]

Watching from Zurich, Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@michalmehler7887]

I am watching this video in my kitchen in Antwerp Belgium while cooking. Keep up your amazing work

[@yipirinya1]

Watching from Australia...love Meaningful People..

[@sarafriedman5193]

🎉 amazing interviews. Very inspiring. Watching from Houston, TX. Thank you for the holy work you do bringing klal yisroel together.

[@hippidippi8]

Watching from Brooklyn! Can relate in a lot of ways as a baal tshuva. Thank you! Amazing

[@sashokG]

I am watching with my mom from Brooklyn NY!! ❤

[@ahuvaforman3195]

Watching this from Teaneck, NJ. Thank you for your work!

[@estim7641]

Watching from queens ny This was an incredible interview. My husband remember him from the yeshiva here and remembers his transformation. Amazing story thanks for sharing

[@tanazpeyamipour9128]

Wow! I loved this episode! I’m sure it gave a lot of listeners chizuk and hope !

[@sarakaplan3396]

Watching from Tzfat, Eretz Yisrael!

[@Janita5770]

Sirens still going?

[@laurierappeport]

Also in tzfat. Sirens intermittently. Every day a few.

[@Janita5770]

@@laurierappeport😢 HaShem keep you all safe!

[@bosmatgu]

Im from Israel 🇮🇱 thank God thank you for an amazing episode ❤️ I'm half Yemeni as well..

[@DeedleDoodle18]

What an amazing talk- so inspiring!!!