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- Sep 17, 20261h 43m
He Desperately tried to fit into the Hasidic world
A difficult childhood, a spiritual collapse, and a complete rebuild - Isaac Mass shares the unlikely path that took him from Hasidic pressure and private trauma to jiu jitsu, Chabad, and a life he actually chose. If you have ever felt trapped between where you came from and who you are becoming, this conversation will hit hard.Isaac opens up about growing up between Paris, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and Monsey, navigating a world of shifting identities, strict community expectations, and a home life marked by anxiety and instability. He shares how religion became both an escape and a source of pressure, why he pushed himself into extremes, and how that spiraled into fear, burnout, and a breaking point.You’ll hear how he went from fasting, ice plunges, and self-denial to finding grounding through therapy, college, jiu jitsu, and eventually a more authentic relationship with Judaism. We break down the turning points that changed everything - meeting a rabbi who actually listened, leaving behind the all-or-nothing mindset, building a new life after divorce, and rediscovering warmth without erasing his past.Isaac also shares the surprising story of how his love of dogs became a path into business, leadership, and healing.From dog psychology to celebrity clients, from opening a bank account for the first time to learning how to stop living for validation, his story is as practical as it is personal.This episode is for anyone wrestling with faith, family pressure, identity, divorce, trauma, or the feeling that your life has been split into before and after. It’s also for listeners who need a reminder that you do not have to throw away your past to move forward - you can rebuild from it.By the end, you’ll see why Isaac’s message lands so powerfully: strength is not pretending nothing hurt you. Strength is finding what was true in your past, keeping what gives life, and building a future that fits who you really are.Isaac Mass is the founder of Jews of Jiu Jitsu, a growing community that combines martial arts, mentorship, and Jewish identity. He is also a dog trainer, community builder, and speaker whose life story bridges ultra-Orthodox upbringing, recovery, and reinvention.
- Sep 17, 20261h 9m
This Ex-Hasid Joined a Baptist Church And Found His Hasidic Spark
What if the life you left behind wasn’t a prison, but a set of guardrails you only understood after walking away?Steve grew up in Monsey’s Satmar Hasidic world, left for what he thought was freedom, and eventually landed in a Southern Baptist community in North Carolina—where he found something he never expected: structure, generosity, and a new way to think about faith, family, and self-control.He opens up about the slow unraveling of his first marriage, the moment a shaved beard became a red line, and how discovering statistics, probability, and other people who had gone OTD changed everything. Along the way, he shares why Footsteps mattered, why it still wasn’t the right fit, and how a road trip through North Carolina led him to the kind of grounded life he had been searching for all along.You’ll hear Steve break down:Why he now sees Torah and tradition as “social hardware” instead of chainsHow the Rambam, “source code,” and “suicidal empathy” reshaped his thinkingWhy the middle path matters more to him now than rebellion or rigid conformityWhat he learned from Christian recovery programs, testimony culture, and community-based supportHow he’s raising his kids with selected traditions instead of all-or-nothing labelsThis conversation is really about more than leaving religion or coming back to it. It’s about what happens when someone stops reacting to life and starts asking what actually makes a person stable, decent, and at peace. If you’ve ever wrestled with belief, belonging, family loyalty, or the cost of chasing total freedom, this episode will hit hard.Steve shares a rare perspective from all sides: Hasidic upbringing, OTD transition, community loss, spiritual reevaluation, and a surprising appreciation for the rules he once rejected. Essential listening if you care about religion, identity, recovery, family systems, or what a truly livable life actually looks like.
- Jul 9, 202619 min
Why you shouldn't go OTD
Should most People Stay or Leave the Community?The Truth About Going OTDThis episode hits deep. We’re unpacking the emotional, social, and psychological cost of leaving the community you grew up in — and why for most people, staying might actually be the better choice. If you've ever questioned whether leaving is worth it, this truth bomb will shake your assumptions and ignite your soul.--The real meaning of going OTD — Off the Derech — and why it’s so much more than just a change in belief--How human evolution shows why community is survival — not just social glue--The deep neural roots of identity formed from early life in community--Why leaving dismantles a lifelong identity structure that takes decades to build--The profound psychological pain of social displacement and losing belonging--The myth of “replacing” community with new groups and how hard it really is--The trauma of familial rejection, social stigma, and cultural disconnection--Why staying in your community might be the human, healthy choice--How leaving impacts the brain’s need for purpose, stability, and connection--The power and fragility of social capital and shared history
- Jul 9, 20260 min
Reel: Why you shouldn't go OTD
Reel for our episode on why you shouldn't go OTD.
- Mar 26, 20261h 4m
I was ostracized by the community I built
This episode of The Moster Show, hosted by Naftuli Moster, delves into the controversies surrounding Freidom, an organization founded by Gene Steinberg to support individuals leaving the Orthodox Jewish community.The discussion covers the organization's founding, its mission, and the challenges it faced, including allegations of misconduct and safety concerns that led to its closure.Gene shares his perspective on the events, denying the allegations, and addressing misunderstandings and the ideological differences between Freidom and Footsteps, another organization serving a similar community.
- Mar 25, 20260 min
Denying allegations of sexual misconduct
In this sneak peek, you hear Gene Steinberg denying the allegations about sexual impropriety at his organization, Freidom.
- Feb 20, 20261h 0m
The "New Haredim (ultra-Orthodox)" of Israel
In this episode of The Moster Show, Naftuli Moster sits down with Pnina Pfeuffer from the New Haredim movement where they discuss various topics that are relevant to the Haredi community in Israel and in the US.Please subscribe to the channel and share it with others.
- Nov 9, 202539 min
Shabbos Kestenbaum on Mamdani's Election, the Conservative Rift, and the Haredi Draft
An anti-Zionist democratic socialist wins New York’s mayoral race — and Jews are rethinking politics, identity, and Israel’s place in America.Naftuli Moster sits down with Shabbos Kestenbaum, former liberal and now PragerU commentator, to unpack what Zohran Mamdani’s victory means for the Jewish community, Israel, and the future of American liberalism.They discuss:• How antisemitism went mainstream after October 7• Why disillusioned Jewish liberals feel politically homeless• Whether the Jewish vote still matters in New York• The split between left and right on Israel and identity• The growing rift inside conservative circles over antisemitism• Israel’s Haredi draft crisis and what’s at stakeFollow The Moster Show for honest, unfiltered conversations about politics, Israel, and the modern Jewish world — and share this episode if it challenged your assumptions.
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