What is morality in war? If you don't understand the purpose or moral basis of war, then your opinion on how Israel should respond to the Hamas massacre isn't relevant. 

What do orthodox Jews think about Andrew Tate? In this follow-up episode, Nate Mandel and Shoshie Reiter break it open. 

In this episode, we discuss the ongoing and emerging war between Israel and Hamas, which started two days ago: on October 6, 2023. 

Here's the video Yudi references of the IDF person who warned about how un-prepared the IDF is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pxzkMGWRqw&t=0s

THIS is how it should have played out in every Kibbutz: https:// vinnews .com /2023/10/09/in-heroic-battle-15-people-saved-kibbutz-kerem-shalom-from-hamas-massacre/

Often misunderstood, Andrew Tate is a phenomenon people love to hate. From bold claims to controversial actions, should we fear for our children? let's explore this together.

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Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gVMY-j5y

Every Jew knows about Emuna. Some even consider themselves to be living Emuna. But I believe that few actually ever attain true and complete Emuna. That would be akin to an object traveling at the speed of light. i.e. it remains just outside our actual reach. Let's explore this together.

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Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/-jzn7gwnb3M

The diamonds and pearls found in the life of someone being born into a a Jewish home and Jewish community are vast and exquisite. What some take for granted, others would die for.

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The Allure of Vanity: Exploring the Perils of Social Media Obsession...

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we delve deep into the intriguing concept of vanity and its profound connection to the realm of social media. Join us as we explore the timeless wisdom found in the biblical book of Ecclesiastes, which reflects upon the vanities of the world, and draw striking parallels to the modern phenomenon of social media's allure and its fleeting nature.

Ultimately, this podcast episode serves as a reminder that while social media may promise instant gratification and a fleeting sense of importance, true fulfillment lies in 'being' and not in 'having'.

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Nate and Max discuss the perils of covid 19 and the effects it had on their mental health. If you would like to support this podcast, please visit: www.humble-brag.com

Delve into the phenomena called 'Family Estrangement' and learn how to rise above it using (age-old) traditional values and ethics. See yourself on the other side of this disease swiftly and without remorse. 

A micro exploration into the phenomenon of those who critique western society and the potential validity behind their sentiments.

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Part 1: https://youtu.be/rHdbwy8bewY

Part 2: https://youtu.be/sOwzuQKtoxU

Part 3: https://youtu.be/5uJxc0avOaI

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To see our trip to Ukraine check this out: https://youtu.be/dHiv2LeWTUQ

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Practice makes Permanent

In this next segment of Nate’s reviews of trending self-help, motivational speakers, he takes a look at Eric Thomas, who Nate admits, is one of his top, or perhaps favorite, motivational speaker.

Nate reviews one of Eric’s most popular videos as he speaks, or rather yells, at his audience, about the difference between average and successful people. You see and hear Eric bellow that success can be defined by those who are willing to give up certain behaviors in order to work harder, longer, and better than others. Eric shares that only those who walk the walk will be successful. Repeating positive behavior, actions, and effort will not only bring success, it will become easier to do more; muscle and brain memory will make these actions and benefits permanent.

Nate relates how when you are all in on your effort at what you are doing, you sometimes don’t need to eat or sleep. Time flies, and your energy levels are at a maximum. Nate and Eric relate how wasting precious hours on electronic devices is the stuff of losers and average people. You want to be successful? Plough through tirelessly. 

Nate agrees with Eric that hardship is relative, as everyone’s background is different. Struggles can real but can't be compared to the struggles of others. 

The last major impactful area of the video focuses on the concept that just when people start tasting success, they ease up a bit to enjoy the victory. Eric points out in his not-so-gentle style, that this is precisely when you press the gas pedal and not the brake.

Nate concludes that he loves Eric Thomas and everything he stands for and that the mantra for all of us should be that in order to be successful, follow a very simple rule: Outwork, outlast, outperform your competition, and your goals will be achieved. 

Enjoy.

Practice makes Permanent

In this next segment of Nate’s reviews of trending self-help, motivational speakers, he takes a look at Eric Thomas, who Nate admits, is one of his top, or perhaps favorite, motivational speaker.

Nate reviews one of Eric’s most popular videos as he speaks, or rather yells, at his audience, about the difference between average and successful people. You see and hear Eric bellow that success can be defined by those who are willing to give up certain behaviors in order to work harder, longer, and better than others. Eric shares that only those who walk the walk will be successful. Repeating positive behavior, actions, and effort will not only bring success, it will become easier to do more; muscle and brain memory will make these actions and benefits permanent.

Nate relates how when you are all in on your effort at what you are doing, you sometimes don’t need to eat or sleep. Time flies, and your energy levels are at a maximum. Nate and Eric relate how wasting precious hours on electronic devices is the stuff of losers and average people. You want to be successful? Plough through tirelessly. 

Nate agrees with Eric that hardship is relative, as everyone’s background is different. Struggles can real but can't be compared to the struggles of others. 

The last major impactful area of the video focuses on the concept that just when people start tasting success, they ease up a bit to enjoy the victory. Eric points out in his not-so-gentle style, that this is precisely when you press the gas pedal and not the brake.

Nate concludes that he loves Eric Thomas and everything he stands for and that the mantra for all of us should be that in order to be successful, follow a very simple rule: Outwork, outlast, outperform your competition, and your goals will be achieved. 

Enjoy.

In this episode of Humblebrag, Nate critiques the Netflix special ‘Tony Robbins; I am not your Guru,” and you soon understand that this is not a random choice. Nate admittedly gravitates to self-help resources as he shares that it changed his life and focus. 

Tony Robbins is one of the legendary icons of self-help and Nate describes that the best motivators use various tools to elicit success at these workshops. While to some, the planning and forethought in these meetings may take away from the spontaneity of the moment at least in the background, Nate reminds you that impactful, positive takeaways from these meetings are not diminished by the planned music, or lighting or approach by Tony (including foul language), and everyone can come away feeling better about themselves, others, and gain focus and purpose. 

Nate shows a deep appreciation for what self-help to do for an individual and no amount of cynical analysis of a Tony Robbins workshop should sway from the positivity that a professional like Tony Robbins can bring to your life and add value. Enjoy.

Chester the Molester, or the Orthodox Community’s Dirty Little Secret Nate starts off the discussion by uttering just one word, “Molestation” and Hershy responds with, “OK, we are going to go there.” And indeed, there they go. The Chaim Walder case is brought up. Nate then shares that his second grade rebbe was charged with molestation. That sets the mood. Nate takes it to the next level when he shares a shocking personal revelation. 

Nate and Hershy agree that the Ultra-Orthodox community continues to allow abuse and molestation because they protect the accused to keep the community intact. Molesters know inherently that they can continue without fear because they know that their friends and peers will believe them instead of the victims for any of several reasons; from the built-in community control and sexism, to religious extremism. 

Nate and Hershy go from discussing the problem to potential solutions including providing sex-ed to pre-puberty males, which could allow for knowledge on how to safely channel their sexual urges. Finally, Nate and Hershy urge these communities to change their policies and allow police to conduct due process against accused molesters, rather than try to shield and hush up. 

On a separate note, it wouldn’t be a Nate and Hershy podcast without controversy and perhaps a little wackiness. Somewhere in the seriousness of discussing molestation in the community, Nate and Hershy change course and posit that Arab aggression throughout Israel would be slowed down or even ended if the Israeli military simply flew over their territories and dropped a bunch of porn magazines. Yes, porn. And with that, I say enjoy.

Two Guys Talk about the Good, the Bad, the Ugly Nate and Hershy start the discussion wondering where can you find the best beer but soon the conversation turns into what Israel is known for and what it badly lacks. Nate shares his love for fresh, local chummus and how in Israel, chummus and pita (and schug) are a replacement for the American PB&J. Who knew? Continuing with food, Nate shares that Israel has the best kosher fast food, amazing fresh bread, BUT few high-quality restaurants.

Speaking of food, Hershy segues to his Birthright trip where he remembers sneaking out after curfew for a great Mexican burrito that tasted even better because he had snuck out to eat it. 

Then Nate gets real and shares what Israel “is terrible at.” From Covid restrictions to medical care, Nate minces no words. Hershy tries to ease things up by saying that perhaps it’s simply a cultural difference.

In the end, all is well when Nate stops and reflects, “In America, we practice Judaism, in Israel we LIVE Judaism.” Perfection in a phrase. Enjoy.

Nate and Sharon sit down in their living room and chat about all things Israel. How did their viewpoint change after a year of living there? Have the struggles changed their idealism of wanting to live in the Holy Land?

First, they discuss the cost benefit of buying furniture in Israel verses shipping new furniture from the US. After having been sure their decision to only bring a pallet of things and purchase everything else they needed in Israel, they are now looking at it with different eyes. The conclusion is that even with the high cost of shipping from overseas, if you are furnishing a whole house or apartment, it’s still going to cost less, and result in better quality, to bring everything over from the US.

Second is transportation – Nate and Sharon ended up buying their electric scooter. They love it! But it has its limitations. It’s great in their sleepy desert town, for getting around locally to pick up some groceries or doing errands. But, in the end, they admit that they really need to buy a car and are looking into getting a Tesla, since the price of gas is so much higher than in the States.

Third is their experience with socialized medicine while living in an area that is far away from more populated centers. From finding the right doctors to getting the prescriptions, paperwork, and appointments, they are not happy with medical care in the country.

On the good side, despite the negatives, they LOVE being in Israel! They have internalized the adage “Expect nothing and be grateful for everything.” Israel is a land of miracles and is warm, sunny, and beautiful. The quality of life and the chilled culture of the inhabitants is inspiring and something to learn from. 

Nate sums things up on life in Israel:

Luxury and efficiency? No

Idealism and culture? Definitely…yes!

Only Nate can take a topic like this and break it down in his inimitable style. Forget Technology, forget Software Architecture and Cross Border Transparencies, forget all of it. Nate breaks it down to its impact on society, on each and every one of us, both now and in the future.

Nate tells up front that he is looking at this topic on a holistic basis and how in its essence, Blockchain structure is a decentralized focus and that’s all we really need to know. He instructs us not to fear its element or the impact on how bitcoin cryptocurrency is, and will be, the currency of the future world. It’s value is not fixed and that’s not a bad thing!

Nate shares that Blockchain has a system built in to maintain transparencies, yet confirm our transaction has occurred via pooled transactions, yet not individually visible. While cryptocurrency can be volatile and thus an investor's best friend, there are stable coins for those who want to use the technology without losing sleep. 

Finally, Nate tells us to “rethink value”. When we do that, we will see the advantages of using cryptocurrency and blockchain technology and learn to embrace it, not fear it. As Nate says, “Consensus rules”.

We all have heard this phrase, and many of us have had to internalize it during very emotional moments in business and relationships. Nate and Hershy discuss the concept in a unique way; they believe it's not a given that you should lose the battle as the battle might actually BE the war. Do you say how you really feel, and damn the consequences? They mince no words and throw out very strong ideas regarding whether anyone even has to take a particular side on this at all. No spoiler alert; you'll need to listen all the way through and judge for yourself. I will warn you, don’t expect the typical reactions to what the battle & war phrase means. Then again, since when is there anything typical about Nate and Hershy in front of a mic? Enjoy!

Listen as Nate and Hershy provide an in-depth discussion on the implications of people suddenly changing their value system and its impact on the world around them. Using the backdrop of a major event at Humblebrag where a former podcaster does the unthinkable - asking and receiving approval to have all his podcasts (amazing conversation mind you) removed from the site never to be heard again by listeners. Nate and Hershy delve into that event and then explore issues surrounding the consequences when one person in a relationship significantly changes and does or does not share that with their partner. Listen on…

On April 30th, 2021 a deadly crowd crush occurred in Meron, Israel. This took place during the annual pilgrimage to the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai on the Jewish holiday of Lag BaOmer. 

Tune into this episode as Nate goes through his journey and experience on his first pilgrimage to Meron.

Yes! We finally made it to our homeland! Tune into this episode to continue following Nate and Sharon's journey to Israel. Having finally pulled their Aliyah, they are starting to feel settled and comfortable in their new home. 

Few things are loved and hated as much as long voice notes or prolonged expressions. What is within a long voice note that brings that up in us? What can we glean out of learning about the technology of voice notes and our intellectual prowess? Tune in to this episode to learn more.

Think positive! Don't be negative! Don't ruin my vibes!... Putting on a happy facade in the face of extremely difficult life hardships can take a really hard toll on our bodies - both emotionally and physically.

'Toxic Positivity' is a phenomenon that, once aware of, can help you emerge from the constraints of your principled demise. While positivity is generally conducive, too much of it, or blindly adhering to it, is not. 

In this episode, we learn all about the cons of positivity and all that shadows its vitality.

What is Intermittent Fasting (IF) and what is Intuitive Eating? In this episode, I cover both of these practices. You may ignore healthy eating topics, but you can only do so for so long. Eventually, eating unhealthy will catch up. better to educate yourself early and no better food education than IF and IE. Enjoy!

"Now what" should never be a question if you are a healthy, well-thought-out, motivated individual. Spiritual people should have more goals and dreams than are even possible to achieve in 3 lifetimes. It should never get to the point of now what? As in, I've exhausted all my brainpower to figure out what I'm supposed to be doing next.

Imagine I said you can learn deep and meaningful lessons from Carrie Underwood's 'I Told You So,' released in 2007. Would you listen? "Or would you simply laugh at me and say," WRONG! Well, in this episode you can decide for yourself. I won't say I told you so...you'll have to learn this one on your own ;)

Part 3! Everything important you need to know about secular Zionism...in this episode, we continue to make our way through the history of the development of Zionism.

Nate and Hershy discuss the emotional and social implications of drinking alcohol. And then grind through the phenomenon of splitting the bill. You do not want to miss this one!

We’ve all seen it before. We’ve all heard it before. We’ve all been affected by it in one way or another. 

It’s at the root of our society's every move. It shapes continents, destroys lives, builds bridges, shatters families, dictates the future, and impacts our health, well-being, and livelihood. 

Entertainment Politics is as unavoidable as taking a dump. You often try to avoid it for as long as you can, but with steady and consistent creeping, it ultimately gets its way.

Today we have a dialogue with Motty Surkis, who transitioned from the ultra-Orthodox world of New Square to become a trucker. But that's not all! Motty then started training to be a runner. He is now an athlete who has changed his whole life, both religiously and physically. Tune in to hear Motty recount his old days and the decisions that brought him to where he is today.

A discussion of Orthodoxy in the life of Yanky Lichtman living in Lakewood, NJ. Topics ranging from a religious perspective, family values, business challenges, and life's journey.

Nate and Yudi discuss Zionism. More specifically, in the episode, they cover religious Zionism. Tune in to learn all about the history of Zionism.

If you thought pure survival during the pandemic is difficult, try moving to another country that requires dealing with incompetent organizations and government agencies in order to get you there. In this episode, we dive into the second part of our Aliyah journey. Enjoy!

Tune in for this raw conversation between 3 friends. As they discuss coping during the pandemic, eating habits, intermittent fasting, family feuds, and more.

As we continue to evolve and form into our ultimate selves, FIS has taken on a new name and a new direction. FAITH IS STRENGTH is now Humble•Brag! Welcome to Humble•Brag! Welcome our new host!

An in-depth discussion about leaving the ultra-orthodox community and some realistic life altering changes one can expect when going through the transition. Join Nate & Viggy as they converse their way through some important areas pertaining to the OTD topic.

Moving to Israel in 2020? This is what you can expect...

We recorded this episode before the pandemic hit. Wait until you hear part 2!

In this episode we delve into the ins and outs of making an Aliyah from America. Our journey. Our thought process.

In this episode we talk about humans who have a tendency to treat other humans as objects - as though they own them. Elevating us to a higher level of understanding - a place in which we respect the human status.

In this episode I attempt to have a meaningful adult conversation with a 6 year old... My Son. 

Is that even possible? Do 6 year olds have anything insightful to share? Can they stay on course and focus? 

Delve into the mind of a child and listen to how their thoughts jump minute by minute.

We all have an opinion on Zionism, right? But do we all know the history of Zionism? Where it began and how our leaders felt about it? How we got to this point?... In this episode we travel through the past one thousand years to get a glimpse into the history of the development of Zionism and set ourselves up for a deeper understanding of modern Zionism we know today.

Part 1: https://youtu.be/rHdbwy8bewY

Part 2: https://youtu.be/sOwzuQKtoxU

Part 3: https://youtu.be/5uJxc0avOaI

Part 4: https://youtu.be/RPfV2O0fn50

Miracles didn't just happen in the past, they happen today as well. In this episode we explore some of my personal miracles. I hope you had a magnificent Chanukah and hopefully these stories can be guiding light for your entire year!

What is Ohkie and how does it work? In this episode you will learn all about Ohkie and how the lessons I've learned in this startup have taught me to appreciate minimalism.

Life is fickle. One day happy, one day sad. One day life, one day death. We are thrown into a chaotic world and have no idea when we will depart. We are expected to make sense of it, all the while, remaining happy along our journey... Is it possible to learn a set of rules, principles or acquire some kind of wisdom that can potentially wire us differently? A new perspective or education that can assist us in never feeling depression? Well, I think so. And in this episode you will learn why.

What is Rosh Hashana in Uman like? In this episode I delve into the wonderful experiences that infuse that annual trip.

A conversation about anxiety, fear & panic with two siblings who have been dealing with anxiety all of their adult life. 

Learn tips and tricks to deal with anxiety and delve into the bedrock of what lies behind your fears. 

Free yourself. Heal yourself. Be yourself. 

A Breath of Fresh Outlook is a four part mini series on the topic of business and entrepreneuring. Delving into the bedrock of what is needed in order to succeed. Physically, mentally AND spiritually.

A Breath of Fresh Outlook is a four part episode on the topic of business and entrepreneuring. Delving into the bedrock of what is needed in order to succeed. Physically, mentally AND spiritually.

A Breath of Fresh Outlook is a four part episode on the topic of business and entrepreneuring. Delving into the bedrock of what is needed in order to succeed. Physically, mentally AND spiritually.

A Breath of Fresh Outlook is a four part episode on the topic of business and entrepreneuring. Delving into the bedrock of what is needed in order to succeed. Physically, mentally AND spiritually. 

This is part 1/4. I hope you enjoy. 

A conversation with Viggy Farkas about helping the OTD youth.

"Listen Better than you Talk" is a mini podcast that seeks to extrapolate the value behind improving one's listening and attentiveness skills. In this podcast, I explore the various facets within which good communication and DIALOG (not dialect!) lies. It is my hope that with some of the simple principles shared here, you too will be able to improve your listening and communication abilities. 

Some quotes pertaining to this piece: 

"Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder" - Rumi

"When one responds to verbal attack, the result is worse verbal attack" - Rav Shalom Arush - I THINK...

"Speech without thought is like a body without a soul" - Rav Lazer Brody

"A person who speaks without thinking utters empty words, and empty words don't have the power to cast a lasting impression on the listener's heart" - Rav lazer Brody

Ethics of our fathers:

Chapter 1:

17. His son, Shimon, would say: All my life I have been raised among the wise, and I have found nothing better for the body than silence... 

Chapter 4:

1. Ben Zoma would say: Who is wise? One who learns from every man. As is stated (Psalms 119:99): "From all my teachers I have grown wise, for Your testimonials are my meditation."

Chapter 5:

7. There are seven things that characterize a boor, and seven that characterize a wise man. A wise man does not speak before one who is greater than him in wisdom or age. He does not interrupt his fellow's words. He does not hasten to answer. His questions are on the subject and his answers to the point. He responds to first things first and to latter things later. Concerning what he did not hear, he says "I did not hear." He concedes to the truth. With the boor, the reverse of all these is the case.

A philosophical exploration of our thoughts, approach and behavior pertaining to "the God" and belief topic. In this podcast I discuss my view of the debate game and lend my opinion on how to better approach this lovely topic moving forward. 

The art of self-expression is beautiful. Its fruits are magnificent, its effects are profound. Learn all about self-expression and all that it entails in this podcast. 

By being aware of where we actually are in life, we open the door to growth and opportunity. 

By not fully understanding where we are, we limit our opportunities, as growth and potentially open ourselves up to guilt, frustration and despair. 

Listen to begin the journey of freeing yourself today

A conversation with my sister about therapy, martyrdom and various other facets of emotional development.

Less of a commentary and more of an exploration of one or two sentences mentioned during the show. The Idea Revolution has begun.  This podcast explores the notion that we are in the midst of a big change. And the new outlook that’s about to swoop in will be more profound, impacting and truthful then the one we’ve accustomed ourselves to over the past few generations. 

In this podcast I present the case that emotional development is just as important, if not more, than spiritual development. Stop neglecting your emotional needs.

"Some people like quotes so much, that they frame them on their walls instead of putting them into practice"

This podcast is a collection of some of my favorite quotes and what comes to mind when reading them.

 Enjoy! 

The correlation between our character traits and our parents are a lot more impacting than we think. This mini podcast addresses an undeniable fact of life, that when embraced, can help one break the pattern.

"I find it so conducive to dedicate a full recording on the topic of approaching spirituality with balance. It’s such an important subject, and I’m surprised it hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves. 

The difference between beginning your spiritual journey correctly and starting it incorrectly is the difference between walking off the roof of a building and taking the stairs. They are a world apart; they are life and death."

Enjoy!

Correction: I'm no longer on SoundCloud.

Kosher Spirituality. "Because there are sooo many books, quoting so many other books, we have ourselves a cobweb of kosher spiritual knowledge. My approach seeks to alleviate the pondering soul, who seems to be getting entangled in the intricacy of the spiritual web."

Welcome to my new podcast called: FAITH IS STRENGTH!