Episode 172 - The Nefesh B'Nefesh Co-Founder and Director: A Conversation with Yehoshua Fass

<p><strong>ABOUT THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <p><strong>Rabbi Yehoshua Fass</strong> is Co-Founder of Nefesh B’Nefesh, an organization that has revolutionized the Aliyah process for over 60,000 Western Olim, assisting them in moving to Israel by acting to remove financial, logistical, and professional obstacles.  After receiving his rabbinic ordination, as well as degrees in biology and education, Rabbi Fass felt compelled to put his faith into action after learning of the murder of a relative in a terrorist bombing in 2001.</p> <p>Nefesh B’Nefesh has contributed greatly to the fabric of Israeli society since its founding in 2002, with Jews of all denominations, ages, and backgrounds seeking their assistance in the Aliyah process.  With a 90%+ retention rate, Rabbi Fass has been highly effective in helping Western Olim through the often arduous Aliyah process, and is a “Jew You Should Know”.</p> <p>--------------------</p> <p><strong>EPISODE TIME STAMPS</strong></p> <p>4:06  Yehoshua’s childhood and early beginnings</p> <p>5:54  The death of a cousin in a suicide bombing brings a calling</p> <p>14:41 How Rabbi Fass’ education in medicine and the rabbinate shaped him </p> <p>19:44 The realization that Yehoshua had a drive to do something more.  Meeting his partner, Tony Gilbert, and the beginnings of Nefesh B’Nefesh</p> <p>22:37  The Aliyah process at the time, and their efforts to improve it</p> <p>30:46  The challenges of the immigration process</p> <p>39:00  The steps one should consider if looking at the Aliyah process</p> <p>44:52  Lessons learned in the growth of managing a non-profit</p> <p>48:53  Some of Rabbi Fass’ most moving personal stories of those who have made the trek</p> <p>53:02  The meaning behind the name “Nefesh B’Nefesh”</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CONNECT WITH Yehoshua Fass and Nefesh B’Nefesh</strong></p> <p>For more information about Nefesh B’Nefesh and their mission and programs, visit their website at <a href= "https://www.nbn.org.il/">Nefesh B'Nefesh</a>, and <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.or