Episode 173 - The TedXer and "Spiritual Influencer": A Conversation with Moshe Gersht

<p><strong>ABOUT THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <p><strong>Moshe Gersht</strong> has been on a spiritual journey most of his life.  As a child in Los Angeles, his upbringing was filled with ancient as well as new age wisdom instilled in him by his parents.  Finding success at an early age in a pop punk band, he soon had his first of several spiritual awakenings, and left the band to pursue a deeper spiritual truth.<br /> <br /> Moshe returned to Jerusalem, and has spent a decade and a half studying the Torah.  As his new calling came into focus, he recently appeared in a Tedx talk, and has written a book – <em>It’s All The Same To Me –</em> that made the Wall Street Journal’s bestseller list.  His quest for the deeper spiritual truths in our existence, and his commitment to sharing what he’s learned with his fellow man make him a “Jew You Should Know”.</p> <p>--------------------</p> <p><strong>EPISODE TIME STAMPS</strong></p> <p>2:44  Moshe’s childhood and upbringing in LA</p> <p>4:00  The beginnings of a band at 13, then his family makes Aliyah at 18</p> <p>6:28  Moshe’s family starts investigating their roots after the passing of his grandfather. </p> <p>9:08  Musical beginnings for Moshe, playing the Whiskey-A-Go-Go</p> <p>16:54 The band gains momentum, and gets major label interest</p> <p>29:51 An existential crisis within the band forces a reckoning</p> <p>34:38 Moshe begins questioning his life outside of the band and starts studying Torah</p> <p>38:35 The difficult decision to leave the band, and enlightenment through study in Israel</p> <p>46:29  Turning towards sharing his journey, via the Ted stage and through writing</p> <p>52:43  The process behind translating the truths of the Torah in a nuanced, universal way</p> <p>58:04  Connecting and sharing through social media, the TedX talk</p> <p><strong>CONNECT WITH Moshe Gersht</strong></p> <p>Moshe’s Tedx talk can be found on <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdE4KPcIrBw">YouTube</a>.  His Wall Street Journal bestselling book, <em>“It’s All The Same T