He Was An Atheist, She Was An Orthodox Jew | The Story of R' David Kalmus

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. [9/13/24, 5:00:04 PM] Nachi Gordon: 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. This episode was brought to you in part by: ►Skive Customized Software Without The Custom Price Tag Skive works with a variety of tools, including ClickUp, Monday.com, Smartsuite, Airtable, DocuSign, Pipedrive and more! Visit- https://skive.co Book a call with Zalman here https://calendly.com/z... Reach out to Skive at info@skive.co ______________________________________ ►Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka download the Pushka app today https://pushka.cc/mean... _________________________________ ►Toveedo The Jewish videos your kids will love all in one happy place! Stream unlimited videos on your phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, and smart TV. From new releases, to your favorite classics, and exclusive originals, there's always something new to discover. Use MM10 for 10% off See our full library on https://toveedo.com __________________________________________ ►Town Appliance Visit townappliance.com Message Town Appliance on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/Townapp... ____________________________________ ►ILS Title Infinity Title: Titles without stories. When your real estate transaction is protected through Infinity, you get meticulous coverage, clear communication, and zero drama—title after title after title. Visit https://Ilstitle.com ____________________________________ ►Ray of Hope We are here to provide a Ray of Hope – warmth, support, and understanding for sexual abuse and trauma survivors and their families in the Jewish Community. Donate: https://causematch.com/rayofhope ——————————————————- ►Lema'an Achai Send a FREE Lema'an Achai Rosh Hashana eCard! Now, more than ever, people need to feel connected. It's easy, meaningful, free and unlimited! Choose your cards today and schedule them to be sent now or just before Rosh Hashana. https://www.lemaanachai.org/en/ecards.php?a=mm —————————————————— Subscribe to our Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Or wherever Podcasts are available! Editor: Sruly Saftlas