The Frum Health Club Podcast

The Health Topics No One Talks About in Frum Communities with Zev Gelber & Akiva Pamensky

Mendel Krashunsky

B''H 

In this episode, we sit down with Zev Gelber and Akiva Pamensky, co-founders of the Achava Men’s Retreat, to talk about men’s retreats, breathwork, music, ice baths, and how real brotherhood can help Jewish men regulate stress, process life after October 7, and reconnect to their bodies, their neshamos, and Hashem.

Zev is a breathwork facilitator and cold-exposure therapist; Akiva is a musician. Together, they’ve created a grounded, Torah-aligned space in Eretz Yisrael where men can unplug, slow down, and reset in a powerful way.

What we cover

◼️ How Achava began after October 7

◼️ What a day on retreat actually looks like

◼️ Breathwork basics and a simple beginner practice

◼️ Using cold, breath, and grounding to calm the nervous system

◼️ The power of group singing and soulful tefilla

◼️ Keeping wellness aligned with Torah and intention

◼️ Small steps to bring more presence and health into daily frum life

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https://www.achvaretreat.com

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