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!
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.
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!!
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
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
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!
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
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!!
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🕎🕊🌏
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. 🙏🏻🇮🇱💙
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!
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
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.
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 🙏🏼
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!!!
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.
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!😊
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!
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!!
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.
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😊
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
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.
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)
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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!
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!
boker tov here from clevland ohio love the podcast it gives me so much chiizuk keeps me going on the hard days just wip out my phone and scroll on the app getting my boost for the day
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!
Wishing you a refuah shlemah ! Praying that G-d sends you good health and happiness.
Refua shlema🙏
Refua shlema. Read shaar habitachon every day half hour
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.
refuah shlema🙏😥
Now can you interview his wife, would be fascinating to hear the story from her perspective
Yes!!!
Yes agreed! That was my first thought- i would love to meet his wife
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!!
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
Much Hatzlacha on your journey!
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
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!
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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
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!!
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🕎🕊🌏
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. 🙏🏻🇮🇱💙
People who feel a connection often are, maybe a genetic test will show some surprises
DNA or not, if your soul is Jewish, then your soul is Jewish. The feeling may be because of a past life!.
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!
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
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.
I am watching this episode from my office in Montreal, Canada. What an amazing episode. Wow. Thank you for this
"And then I saw her face
Now I'm a believer!" 🎶
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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 🙏🏼
This was everything I needed to hear❤
Thank you rabbi David for sharing your vulnerability in an honest and real way.
From Judea Israel
Judea ois not in Israël its on the West Bank.
5pm.Saskatchewan Canada.Very moving story.I am not Jewish but I love to learn more and understand. Thkx so much.
New Zealand non Jew here, also leaning more, understanding more
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!!!
I am watching this from Jackson, New Jersey, and I’ve been watching every week and every episode since you guys started
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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.
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!😊
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!
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!!
Watching from Johannesburg, South Africa. Thank you for the stories, lessons and messages you are spreading to so many around the globe.
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.
I completed listen sept 22/24 on Spotify from toronto , canada - truly heartwarming , inspirational - much thanks !
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😊
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
This interview makes me smile. The young guy is so honest and authentic.
I’m watching this on the Lakewood Waterbury bus going back up to yeshiva after an off shabbos. Really very inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
Watching from Manchester UK.
I've been following Rabbi David for over two years now and am a confirmed Breslover!
Watching from Brooklyn, NY , was unbelievable story & what an amazing wife he has
Watching from Yerushalayim, thank you for this great episode, very mechazek, tizku lemitsvot!
I'm watching this from the breslov yeshiva dorm in Jerusalem.
Watching from Deal NJ.
Love these types of stories about Shidduchim!
Gives ppl such hope
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.
Great episode - highly recommend.
Amazing life story, and the story at the end was mind blowing. Wow!!
Enjoyed in London.
Watching from London, UK. Amazing podcast as usual.
Watching from Jerusalem, Israel👑 Thank you for another meaningful episode.
wow. what a story! so excited to see where this all goes! hatzlacha rabba! thank you for the chizuk! tuning in from Israel!
Absolutely awesome! What a lovely way to end our day!
Boruch and Brocha from Cleveland, OH
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)
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Hi, we watched/ listened to this in Edgware, England. Absolutely amazing episode. Thank you so much
Hi watching from Boca raton!!! Luv your podcast!!!!!!can’t wait for the new one each week!!
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.
Incredible interview!! 🎉 favorite episode by far! Breslov!!
Beautiful speaker. The story at the end was powerful. Thank you.
Wow! I loved this episode! I’m sure it gave a lot of listeners chizuk and hope !
He speaks so softly and is a pleasure to listen too.
Shoutout to the lighting tech, the rabbi looks amazing!!!!!
Davening in Shul here in RBS with R Dovid for a number of years now.. never knew his story! Amazing. Chazal V'Ematz!
Incredible interview. Watched in Tennessee. Thank you Rabbi Kalmus!!
This is absolutely an incredible episode. What a story!
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
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.
Watching from Brooklyn, New York. I really enjoyed this episode.
I watched in London!! Amazing amazing! I wait all week for the videos
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!
I'm watching this episode from Brooklyn NY, I'm speechless! What an amazing journey ❤
Loved this podcast, so inspiring!! Watched from Golders Green, london!!
I’m watching from Baltimore!!! Love the episode!!! 💙
Greetings from Sydney, Australia. Love your work!
Mind blowing episode. Thank you. From NY.
Watching from Rehovot Israel. Rhank you for sharing your meaningful journey !
I’m watching from Brooklyn. Wishing Reb David much success in his Yeshiva! Let’s bring Moshiach now
This interview was spectacular! Thank you! I'm watching in New Jersey.
I am watching this video from good old Brooklyn, NY!
🎉 amazing interviews. Very inspiring. Watching from Houston, TX. Thank you for the holy work you do bringing klal yisroel together.
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!
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
I am watching from Monsey Ny, thanks for this episode it was truly amazing and inspiring!!!
I am watching this video in my kitchen in Antwerp Belgium while cooking. Keep up your amazing work
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.
Incredible!!! So so raw and real! Relatable
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!
So inspirational! Listening from the Golan in the Holy Land!
This was an amazing episode!! Thank u for the HUGE chizuk!!!
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!
I am watching with my mom from Brooklyn NY!! ❤
Probably my favorite episode yet! Thank you!
from RBS Israel :)
Watching from Brooklyn! Can relate in a lot of ways as a baal tshuva. Thank you! Amazing
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 !!!
Listening from New York 🙂
This episode was so incredibly powerful, thank you!
I watched this episode from Brooklyn , NY.
Unreal journey truly miraculous!
Listening from the Catskills- Woodridge NY. Love your podcast❤ I have to say, I really relate to his story. wow!
Watching in Milnerton Cape Town South Africa. Yesherkeach on your wonderful podcast. Keep up the great work
This gives so much chizuk!!!! Keep it up MM!!! This is what we all need right now during times of crisis ☺️
I am watching this video from Bnai Brak, MM is such a chizuk. Keep up the good work
Watching from Baltimore, Maryland! Thanks for another great one!
Watching from Australia...love Meaningful People..
boker tov here from clevland ohio love the podcast it gives me so much chiizuk keeps me going on the hard days just wip out my phone and scroll on the app getting my boost for the day
Watching from Givatayiim, Israel. Very interesting conversation!
I'm watching from Beitar, Israel! Unbelievable episode! So inspiring ✨️
Watching from Los Angeles, CA! Shavua Tov!
Watching from Manhattan, NYC. Amazing episode!
Watching from London - this is amazing!
Nachi I’ve watched you for over two years now w ry week ty for all you do watching from nyc
Wattching from Northern Ireland and very inspiring.
Shalom Chavarim from South Africa
An amazing story, I am glad David did not give up and kept pushing forward with his struggles Baruch HaShem.
Incredible. Thank you for this episode
We need an interview with his wife!!
Watching from Buffalo, NY. Thanks for another great episode!