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Meilech Kohn: From Homelessness and Drugs to Finding My Way Back
Sunday, 21 December, 2025

Meilech Kohn grew up Jewish, raised in a deeply Chasidic world. After years of bullying and pressure, he walked away from Judaism — and his life completely collapsed. Meilech became homeless. He struggled with drugs. He lost everything he once had. And then… he came back.In this raw and honest episode, Meilech shares the shocking reality of what happened after leaving a religious Jewish life — including encounters with police, time spent in jail cells, surviving homelessness, and the toll it took on his mental health. We talk openly about addiction, trauma, identity, and what it feels like to completely lose yourself.After everything fell apart, Meilech rebuilt his life and eventually became a popular Jewish singer, performing and recording music while living a very different life. In this episode, he shares the full story of how he found his way back — to his family, his Jewish roots, and his sense of self — after hitting rock bottom.Thank you to our sponsors:►BJX Helpline: If you or a family member is going through a spiritual crisis schedule a consolation with the BJX Rabbi's today. Call 646-397-1544 or email ⁠info@bjxcenter.com⁠__________________________________►Iyun Halacha: Join the incredible online Halacha learning program!visit www.iyunhalacha.org or email info@iyunhalacha.org__________________________________►Ohr Olam: The Revolutionary Hebrew-English Mishnah BerurahGet a copy at your local Jewish bookstore or visit:https://zbermanbooks.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=ohr+olamFor more info and a free download, visit:https://www.ohr-olam.org__________________________________►Colel Chabad: Pushka App Download Colel Chabad’s Pushka app and help support over 47,000 families in need in Israel! https://pushkapp.cc/joyful__________________________________►Join the weekly Parsha Inspiration Email info@parshaknowledge.com or visit parshaknowledge.com__________________________________Join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BbfFPZDu1ldBlANISpy0Oj or message 646-397-232Listen to the podcast by phone:USA: 605-562-3522Israel: 972-79-579-5099 Reach out to us: WhatsApp: 646-397-2320Email: info@ParshaKnowledge.comThank you for listening and remember to stay Jewish n’ Joyful :)