Why Religious Life Can Feel Empty (And How We Can Fix It) | Rabbi Moshe Benovitz

Avi Proctor sits down with Rabbi Moshe Benovitz, the Managing Director of International NCSY, to have a real talk about what it actually means to live a life of meaning today. You know that feeling where you're just going through the motions and nothing really sticks? We get into exactly why that happens and how to break out of it. It’s one of those conversations that makes you look at your daily routine, your sports obsession, and even your connection to Israel in a totally different light. If you’ve ever felt like your religious life is missing its soul, you need to hear this one.🌍 Explore more conversations, articles, and exclusive content at:https://moraledge.com📸 Follow Moral Edge on Instagram: / moraledgepodcast 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week as we explore faith, Israel, leadership, culture, and the moral questions shaping our world.✨ Avi ProctorEducator, speaker, and lifelong student of Jewish thought, bringing wisdom, insight, and perspective to today's most important conversations. Follow him: / therealaviproctor Chapters:00:00 - The journey of a lifetime01:04 - Growing up in Teaneck05:42 - The Israel experience08:08 - The trap of "imposition"13:16 - Why we move to Israel19:57 - The deficit in Jewish education25:02 - The power of NCSY29:54 - Why summer in Israel transforms you36:22 - The "Sports Rabbi" dilemma46:47 - Why I’m optimistic about the youth51:21 - The final message