Zevi Samet, Basketball Star and Yeshiva Bachur (Behind the Bima #175)

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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week’s episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Philip Moskowitz, and Rabbi Josh Broide sit down with the extraordinary Zevi Samet—a dynamic yeshiva bachur and celebrated basketball star whose journey is as inspiring off the court as it is on. Zevi shares his unique story of balancing Torah learning with athletic excellence, revealing how every game-winning shot is a lesson in perseverance, faith, and self-motivation. Join us as we explore his transformative path, the sacrifices made in pursuit of excellence, and the powerful role of Torah in every facet of his life. Plus, get the inside scoop on our groundbreaking new media center, a campus expansion that’s doubling our impact, and our record-breaking global charity matching campaign that raised $6 million in just 48 hours! All this and more, Behind the Bima. Whether you’re in Boca year-round, part-time, or just on occasion, or for anyone who joins Rabbi Goldberg’s classes and lectures, for those who enjoy his podcast or print out his Divrei Torah, BRS is the center of it all, a welcoming home where connections are made and the Jewish future is built. YOU ARE BRS! YOU ARE A BUILDER! A BUILDER OF TORAH, OF AVODAH, OF GEMILAS CHASSADIM. A BUILDER OF UNITY, OF RUACH, OF YIDDISHKEIT. A BUILDER OF FAMILY, OF HOPE, OF ISRAEL. WE ARE BUILDERS! We only have 36 hours and it starts now! Rabbi Goldberg is incredibly grateful to have partners in BRS’s work – partners like you, and partners like our matchers. An incredible group of visionaries has already committed $3 million towards this campaign, which allows us to match every dollar given during the campaign. Please join us today to expand our building, our impact, and our legacy. Click Here to Build Our Future! http://brsonline.org/global 00:00 - Introduction 14:51 - Interview