This Aseres Yemei Teshuvah, I’d like to take the opportunity to take a more contemplative approach and share memories of some of the great people I’ve been fortunate to meet.
With Rav Shmuel after a film shoot
One of the best things about what I do is that in the ten years since I started, I’ve had the privilege to interview thousands of people, among them some of Klal Yisrael’s most esteemed and influential.
“Who’s the most impressive person you’ve met?” is a question I get a lot.
To be honest, it’s a tough one. The people I speak to range from the ziknei roshei yeshivah to industry leaders, from rising stars with bright futures ahead of them to venerable elders with rich and glorious pasts. How do you quantify greatness? I’m not qualified to make that determination!
I usually sidestep the question by sharing stories of people I’ve met who have made the biggest impression on me; there’s something about being exposed to greatness in the actions of real people that has a powerful impact.
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