Rabbi Berel Wein

Episode 11 of the Zero Percent podcast, hosted by Menachem Lehrfield, titled "Rabbi Berel Wein" was published on August 20, 2025 and runs 39 minutes.

August 20, 2025 ·39m · Zero Percent

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Summary

🎧 Listen to this and other episodes at www.joidenver.com/podcasts ✨Welcome to Zero Percent, the podcast that explores the outsized impact of the Jewish people! 🌟Join us for a special episode honoring Rabbi Berel Wein, who passed away this past Shabbos, a giant of our generation and one of the most influential Jewish educators and historians of our time. In this intimate interview, recorded just months before his passing in his Jerusalem apartment, Rabbi Wein shares his extraordinary journey from Chicago lawyer to world-renowned rabbi, historian, and community builder.Discover how a pivotal encounter with Rabbi Isaac Halevi Herzog, Israel's Chief Rabbi, changed the course of his life with a simple but profound challenge: "What are you going to do to build the Jewish people?" Follow Rabbi Wein's remarkable path from the courtrooms of Chicago to the pulpits of Miami Beach, from heading the Orthodox Union's kashrut division to founding Yeshiva Shaarei Torah in Monsey.As the author of over 25 books and creator of a groundbreaking audio lecture series, Rabbi Wein was truly the original Jewish podcaster, long before the term existed. His rare ability to make the depth of Jewish history accessible to everyone - from scholars to everyday people with humor, warmth, and crystal-clear explanations made him one of the most sought-after speakers in Jewish communities worldwide.This moving conversation offers a rare glimpse into the personal story of the man who told the story of the Jewish people, sharing family connections, pivotal life moments, and his vision for the Jewish future. Whether you're interested in Jewish history, leadership, or personal transformation, Rabbi Wein's legacy of bringing profound ideas to life will inspire and guide you.May his memory be a blessing, and may we honor his life by carrying forward the light, humor, and clarity he brought into the world.✨ Listen to all our podcasts here: www.joidenver.com/podcasts ✨Catch Zero Percent on all your go-to platforms!Keep the conversation going! If you have questions or ideas about Jewish success and impact.Please email us at [email protected].🌟Help others discover Zero Percent! 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 extraordinary! 🕎📚🎙️

Episode Description

🎧 Listen to this and other episodes at www.joidenver.com/podcasts ✨

Welcome to Zero Percent, the podcast that explores the outsized impact of the Jewish people! 🌟

Join us for a special episode honoring Rabbi Berel Wein, who passed away this past Shabbos, a giant of our generation and one of the most influential Jewish educators and historians of our time. In this intimate interview, recorded just months before his passing in his Jerusalem apartment, Rabbi Wein shares his extraordinary journey from Chicago lawyer to world-renowned rabbi, historian, and community builder.

Discover how a pivotal encounter with Rabbi Isaac Halevi Herzog, Israel's Chief Rabbi, changed the course of his life with a simple but profound challenge: "What are you going to do to build the Jewish people?" Follow Rabbi Wein's remarkable path from the courtrooms of Chicago to the pulpits of Miami Beach, from heading the Orthodox Union's kashrut division to founding Yeshiva Shaarei Torah in Monsey.

As the author of over 25 books and creator of a groundbreaking audio lecture series, Rabbi Wein was truly the original Jewish podcaster, long before the term existed. His rare ability to make the depth of Jewish history accessible to everyone - from scholars to everyday people with humor, warmth, and crystal-clear explanations made him one of the most sought-after speakers in Jewish communities worldwide.

This moving conversation offers a rare glimpse into the personal story of the man who told the story of the Jewish people, sharing family connections, pivotal life moments, and his vision for the Jewish future. Whether you're interested in Jewish history, leadership, or personal transformation, Rabbi Wein's legacy of bringing profound ideas to life will inspire and guide you.

May his memory be a blessing, and may we honor his life by carrying forward the light, humor, and clarity he brought into the world.

✨ Listen to all our podcasts here: www.joidenver.com/podcasts ✨

Catch Zero Percent on all your go-to platforms!

Keep the conversation going! If you have questions or ideas about Jewish success and impact.
Please email us at [email protected].🌟

Help others discover Zero Percent! 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.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joidenver
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/JOIdenver
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JOIdenver
Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/jewishdiy

Subscribe 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 extraordinary! 🕎📚🎙️