Menajem Benchimol - Post-Traumatic Growth, Chassidut, and Confronting Challenges

In this  episode, I speak with my dear friend Menajem Benchimol. Originally from Calli, Colombia, Menajem has lived in Miami, China, New York, and now Israel. Growing up the son a Chabad shluchim (emissaries) in Colombia, Menajem has had many unique experiences that shape his Jewish identity and worldview. In this episode, we go deep on Menajem's childhood struggles, the comfort and connection he finds in Chassidut - the inner-dimension of Torah - as well as some perspectives on Torah and business. Menajem also shares the power of using trauma as a springboard for growth, as he has modeled following the tragic passing of his brother, Sholem Z'L, in a biking accident he witnessed in 2020.

Feel free to donate to the organization in Sholem's memory, Sholem Corazon Valiente. 

Also check out Menajem's book documenting his experiencing following his brother's death, Dear Brother: Searching for peach after losing a loved one. Dear brother is a companion to anyone navigating the darkness of grief.

Menajem has a ton to give, and I think there is a lot to learn from his story and perspective. 

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