He Was An Atheist, She Was An Orthodox Jew | The Story of R' David Kalmus
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🗓️ 14 September 2024
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Summary
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.
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| 0:44.8 | Kamos and his story is unbelievable. It's a journey of really not having any God in his life whatsoever, not knowing anything about Yiddishkite, |
| 0:57.3 | all the way to becoming the first Rush Ashiva of an English-speaking breast of Yishiva |
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| 1:02.3 | It's unreal, the twists and turns of this story |
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