EPISODE · Jan 29, 2025 · 36 MIN
From Soccer Star to Shabbat: A Mexican Athlete's Journey to Judaism
from Zero Percent · host Menachem Lehrfield
Welcome to Zero percent, the podcast that explores the outsized impact of the Jewish people! 🌟Join us as Israel Janez Yisrael shares his remarkable journey from being a promising Mexican soccer player on the national team to discovering his Jewish soul. Follow his transformation from playing in World Cup tournaments to finding deeper meaning in Jewish tradition, sparked by a chance encounter with a Jewish family at a movie theater.Despite leaving behind a professional soccer career and facing the challenges of starting anew in a foreign country, Israel's story is profound spiritual fulfillment, family connection, and the unexpected ways life leads us to our true purpose. His journey from stadium lights to Shabbat candles reveals how sometimes our greatest dreams give way to even more meaningful ones.Catch Zero Percent on all podcast platforms, available on your go-to platform!Whether you're Jewish, curious about Jewish culture, or interested in the secrets of success against all odds, this episode offers thought-provoking insights into the Jewish people's enduring impact on the world.Don't miss our upcoming episodes featuring inspiring stories of individuals who chose to join the Jewish faith. Tune in on the last Wednesday of each month for new episodes of 0%!Keep the conversation going! If you have questions or ideas about Jewish success and impact Please email us at [email protected].🌟Help others discover 0%! Please leave us a five-star review and share it with friends who might find this podcast enlightening.Follow us for more:Website - https://www.joidenver.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/joidenverFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/JOIdenverYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JOIdenverPinterest - http://pinterest.com/jewishdiySubscribe to "JOI to the World" to access all our podcasts, including Yada Yada Yiddish, Kids Say the Deepest Things, Reconnect, and Dear Rabbi.Join us as we uncover the treasures in our backyard and explore what makes the Jewish people truly extraordinary! 🕎📚🎙️
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Welcome to Zero percent, the podcast that explores the outsized impact of the Jewish people! 🌟Join us as Israel Janez Yisrael shares his remarkable journey from being a promising Mexican soccer player on the national team to discovering his Jewish soul. Follow his transformation from playing in World Cup tournaments to finding deeper meaning in Jewish tradition, sparked by a chance encounter with a Jewish family at a movie theater.Despite leaving behind a professional soccer career and facing the challenges of starting anew in a foreign country, Israel's story is profound spiritual fulfillment, family connection, and the unexpected ways life leads us to our true purpose. His journey from stadium lights to Shabbat candles reveals how sometimes our greatest dreams give way to even more meaningful ones.Catch Zero Percent on all podcast platforms, available on your go-to platform!Whether you're Jewish, curious about Jewish culture, or interested in the secrets of success against all odds, this episode offers thought-provoking insights into the Jewish people's enduring impact on the world.Don't miss our upcoming episodes featuring inspiring stories of individuals who chose to join the Jewish faith. Tune in on the last Wednesday of each month for new episodes of 0%!Keep the conversation going! If you have questions or ideas about Jewish success and impact Please email us at [email protected].🌟Help others discover 0%! Please leave us a five-star review and share it with friends who might find this podcast enlightening.Follow us for more:Website - https://www.joidenver.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/joidenverFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/JOIdenverYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JOIdenverPinterest - http://pinterest.com/jewishdiySubscribe to "JOI to the World" to access all our podcasts, including Yada Yada Yiddish, Kids Say the Deepest Things, Reconnect, and Dear Rabbi.Join us as we uncover the treasures in our backyard and explore what makes the Jewish people truly extraordinary! 🕎📚🎙️
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From Soccer Star to Shabbat: A Mexican Athlete's Journey to Judaism
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