Every Child Deserves a Summer

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What makes someone turn down a six-figure salary to teach Torah to kids? Rabbi Chezky Sherman sits down with Michael Greenfield on the None of Your Business Podcast to answer exactly that and so much more. Rabbi Sherman is a Rebbi, camp director, and founder of the Monsey Camp Fund, an organization that has helped over 850 kids get to camp every summer. In this raw and deeply personal conversation, we go way beyond summer camp —diving into what it really means to raise confident children, find your life's purpose, and show up for the people who need you most. In this episode: •Why Rabbi Sherman said NO to a life-changing salary offer •The hoverboard story that sparked the Monsey Camp Fund •How to find your passion and purpose as a young Jewish adult •What parents are getting dangerously wrong in today's world •The Reb Moshe Feinstein phone scam story that will make you cry •Bar Mitzvahs, anxiety, and what we're really doing it for •The Thank You Hashem debate — music, inspiration, and Torah •How to build a successful nonprofit fundraiser from scratch •Why confidence and self-esteem start at age 2 Whether you're a parent, educator, community leader, or someone still figuring out your path this episode will leave you thinking differently. 🎳 Support the Monsey Camp Fund: https://www.charityextra.com/charity/monseycampfund 00:00:00 Introduction: Why Rabbi Sherman Chose Teaching Over a Six-Figure Salary 00:09:17 The Fulfillment of Being a Rebbi: Why No Amount of Money Can Replace It 00:13:18 How to Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Young Jewish Adult 00:16:22 Parenting in Today's World: Building Confidence, Setting Boundaries, and Saying No 00:28:00 Rabbi Sherman's Personal Journey: From Struggling Student to Dedicated Rebbi 00:36:12 The Thank You Hashem Debate: Music, Inspiration, and the Path to Torah 00:51:35 The Monsey Camp Fund: How One Kid on a Hoverboard Sparked a Movement 01:01:01 How the Monsey Camp Fund Works: Helping 850+ Kids Get to Camp Every Summer 01:01:29 The Bowling Tournament: Building a Successful Nonprofit Fundraiser from Scratch 01:08:32 The Power of a Rebbi Who Cares: The Reb Moshe Feinstein Phone Scam Story 01:23:50 Bar Mitzvahs, Anxiety, and Putting Kids First: What Parents Get Wrong 01:36:25 Final Thoughts: Partnerships, Giving Back, and Connecting with Your Kids In this powerful episode, we hear a personal account about the deep fulfillment found in serving as a rabbi, emphasizing that true motivation comes from impact, not money. The speaker shares Jewish wisdom on how guiding students brings immense inspiration. This perspective offers valuable career insights beyond financial gain. 🎤✨