From a Secular Home to Accepting Kvitlech

In this deeply personal conversation with podcaster anfd comidian Mendy Unger and his co host, The Mevakshei Hashem Rebbe Shlita, shares his remarkable story: growing up in a secular home, discovering a desire to become religious, and having to hide his growing commitment to Judaism from his own family.

He speaks openly about the strong opposition he faced at home, the difficult road toward becoming fully observant, and the unexpected journey that eventually led him into the Hasidic world. Years later, several prominent Rabbis encouraged him to take a step he never imagined — becoming a Rebbe himself and eventually reaching a point where people would come to him with kvitlech. Along the way, he shares thoughts, advice, and lessons drawn from his own experiences. 

Over two hours of a fascinating and emotional conversation about faith, family, struggle, transformation, and an extraordinary journey from a secular upbringing to an entirely different life.

Below is a news report on the Mevakshei Hashem Rebbe when he was a youngster.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2011 - Young Roosevelt Island Resident, Musician and Orator Asher Elbaz Profiled in TV Report - Quite A Young Man. Click Here for more videos of the Rebbe in his youth.

A clip of the Rebbe playing guitar, being Mekarev other people. Circa 2019.