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

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R’ David Kalmus reflects on his personal journey navigating mental health struggles, including experiences with depression and anxiety.
Growing up in a secular environment, David encountered challenges such as bullying and a significant bout of depression during his time in sixth grade, which ultimately fueled his immersion in atheism.
David experienced a spiritual awakening that led him towards Judaism and the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.
Despite enduring intense depression and hospitalization, David eventually found solace through practices such as Hitbodedut and participation in the 12-step program. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in communication and fostering a genuine connection with spirituality, offering insightful anecdotes and outlining his aspirations for a more inclusive Yeshiva initiative.
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@Rifkyd5 3 дня назад

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 3 дня назад

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

@sofiayudelzon4830 3 дня назад

Refua shlema🙏

@beatricesiher6516 3 дня назад

Refua shlema. Read shaar habitachon every day half hour

@user-tu7rx1qr6h 3 дня назад

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 3 дня назад

refuah shlema🙏😥

@Litefrire 3 дня назад

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

@oliviar3736 2 дня назад

Yes!!!

@andyroth619 3 дня назад

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

@holly_wood26 3 дня назад

This comment should be pinned!

@ronelbarak1755 День назад

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

@LifeofJesusChristt 3 дня назад

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 3 дня назад

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 3 дня назад

😅

@christyrauzi8206 3 дня назад

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 3 дня назад

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 3 дня назад

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. 🙏🏻🇮🇱💙

@debbierosenzweig8801 6 часов назад

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.

@OdeyahProductions 20 часов назад

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!!

@Dina-es6vi 3 дня назад

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)

@kristiewilson8112 3 дня назад

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

@sarahslater2388 День назад

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!!

@mordechaileviyitzchok2580 День назад

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

@ileana.e.jimenez 3 дня назад

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

@user-iq2ir3fe9e 3 дня назад

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!

@Miri-w5z 3 дня назад

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 3 дня назад

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!

@user-yo8si1uu7g 2 дня назад

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

@susiprop6791 3 дня назад

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

@ruchiezidele7045 3 дня назад

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😊

@sammi91919 4 часа назад

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!

@bentzilanning6601 3 дня назад

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 3 дня назад

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.

@user-tu7rx1qr6h 3 дня назад

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

@tziyonas 3 дня назад

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

@sarakaplan3396 3 дня назад

Watching from Tzfat, Eretz Yisrael!

@Janita5770 3 дня назад

Sirens still going?

@laurierappeport 3 дня назад

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

@Janita5770 3 дня назад

@@laurierappeport😢 HaShem keep you all safe!

@MendyNewman 3 дня назад

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

@arlenemargolese3180 10 часов назад

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!

@josh-wq1lg 3 дня назад

Watching from Zurich, Switzerland 🇨🇭

@meltzer28 День назад

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

@henryrosenbaum9615 3 дня назад

Watching from Santiago de Chile 🇨🇱(South America)

@user-cy5ym9hc1e 3 дня назад

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

@kh2426 2 дня назад

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 !!!

@Mikajsl78 3 дня назад

פרק מרשים ומרואיין מרשים. תודה רבה לכם. חייבת לציין שאני בהלם, אנחנו לא מעריכים את האווירה היהודית שיש לנו כאן בישראל. איזה הזוי להגיע למצב שיהודי לא יודע מזה תפילין.בישראל אין מצב שאפילו האפיקורס הכי גדול לא יודע מה זה תפילין. אנחנו צריכים כל יום להגיד תודה להשם שיש לנו מדינה ולשמור עליה מכל משמר לנצח נצחים. עם ישראל חי!

@joebenarroch384 2 дня назад

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!

@lindagrefe7993 3 дня назад

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.

@miriamfink98 День назад

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

@ChanaLyss 3 дня назад

Listening (not watching because I’m running) in Jerusalem

@suzannesusskind3411 3 дня назад

Watching from Brazillll 🇧🇷🇧🇷

@sashokG День назад

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

@marcel440 3 дня назад

Wow! Watching from Jerusalem, Israel 🇮🇱

@isaacgindi7970 3 дня назад

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

@MsMuradova 3 дня назад

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 ❣️

@malkamichelle 3 дня назад

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

@yonabaum8447 3 дня назад

Watching this from Johannesburg South Africa!

@chayastr1026 3 дня назад

Watching from London, UK. Amazing podcast as usual.

@yipirinya1 3 дня назад

Watching from Australia...love Meaningful People..

@bracha987 3 дня назад

I’m watching from Beer Sheva

@susanfeiger7202 3 дня назад

Watching from Lima Peru 🇵🇪

@Cyndromeunited День назад

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

@MeaningfulPeople 5 часов назад

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@benjamingolen1399 2 дня назад

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

@sshhlisten 2 дня назад

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@bubbyminagreenwald3643 3 дня назад

I am watching this video from Bnai Brak, MM is such a chizuk. Keep up the good work

@jameskemoun4295 3 дня назад

I watching from France south of France

@hlmw2 3 дня назад

Watching from Missouri USA

@VioletACordy 3 дня назад

🌴🌴🌴🩵💙💙🌈😎LOV THIS ~ G-D BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU FOR THIS UTTERLY VITAL AND IMPORTANT INTERVIEW ❤ I was a radical atheist until I met my religious future wife | R’ David Kalmus🩵💙

@ianfreedman5240 2 дня назад

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

@ShiraD-w3d 2 дня назад

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!!!

@miriammoss-pb7gk 3 дня назад

Im watching this from Jerusalem, Israel 💪😇😇😇

@neilsharris 3 дня назад

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.

@MiriamMeyers 2 часа назад

I'm watching this from our tiny rental apartment in Har Nof.

@Avigailshimunov-m3f 3 дня назад

This gives so much chizuk!!!! Keep it up MM!!! This is what we all need right now during times of crisis ☺️

@danm2831 3 дня назад

Watching from Ohio. Be well.

@daninaavery3532 День назад

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.

@yvonnecharoo8270 День назад

I am watching this video from Canada 🇨🇦

@clementinecohen3723 3 дня назад

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

@tsiporapruim День назад

Watching from Gateshead England whilst folding washing...🤭 Always enjoy these....

@jacobshvartsman6125 40 минут назад

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!

@rb-cj1nm День назад

Probably my favorite episode yet! Thank you!

@rb-cj1nm День назад

from RBS Israel :)

@betina6933 3 дня назад

Watching from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

@smadargabay6699 3 дня назад

Watching from Toronto!!!

@batzionyomtovlindow8430 3 дня назад

Watching from Jerusalem, Israel

@mamilabusiness5376 3 дня назад

Jerusalem!!!! The one and only!!!

@denisekatz4355 3 дня назад

I am watching from Olney, Maryland the one and only

@MeaningfulPeople 3 дня назад

Howryaaaa Olney 😁

@leemke8607 3 дня назад

Watching from Milwaukee ❤

@lyndalwilson5729 3 дня назад

Greetings from Sydney, Australia. Love your work!

@SherryAckerman-mn2zo 3 дня назад

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

@Mscef-8 2 дня назад

So inspirational! Listening from the Golan in the Holy Land!

@RachelLebwohl 3 дня назад

Watching from Jerusalem

@hippidippi8 4 часа назад

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

@shemuelish 2 дня назад

Watching from Givatayiim, Israel. Very interesting conversation!

@ZTGprods 2 дня назад

FromNJ .The BEST episode ever! ❤🎉❤

@ShiraD-w3d 2 дня назад

I'm watching this from Israel! Next podcast must be with Berel Solomon! Please!!!!!!

@Esti-l7n 2 дня назад

I’m watching this from New York

@rachelrekant6737 3 дня назад

Watching from beit shemesh Israel

@estim7641 2 дня назад

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