Community Blueprints is the lay-leader’s guide to community building.
Whether physical, digital, spiritual, or hobby-based, these episodes dive into the tough decisions, culture-shaping moments, and pivotal choices that allow communities to begin and thrive.
We uncover the hidden commonalities of success, confront the real challenges leaders face, and reveal how founders turn vision into lasting connection.
This podcast is for the community leaders or curious participants that want a deeper look how people come together, stay together, and keep building!
Hertzilia, Politics, and the Am Yisrael Chai Foundation with Shmuel Sackett
What does it take to turn a vision into a thriving community, a political party, and a global movement? In this episode, we sit down with Shmuel Sackett, community powerhouse and founder of the Am Yisrael Chai Foundation.
Shmuel challenged traditional Jewish fundraising by leading the community-led funding known as the legendary "Dream Raffle" for a new, furnished apartment, proving that small, collective actions create massive impact.
In this conversation, Shmuel shares:
The core principles behind his success: perseverance, consistency, and leading by example.
Why complaining is never an option—and how to spot voids and take immediate action instead.
Lessons from building Shul Ohel Moshe in Herzliya, including why bringing on the right Rabbinic leadership transformed an already strong community into an extraordinary one.
What happens when strong leadership is grounded in genuine goodness, purpose, and mutual respect.
I dare you to listen to this episode and not walk away inspired. When you feel that spark, pass it along and share the episode with a friend!
17 Sept 2026
Adora, Har Hevron with R' Eitan Kupietzky
Imagine living in a small, close-knit community where over 100 secular and religious families share daily life side by side. How do you balance public space and funding, different religious practices, prayer styles, and values without losing the harmony, especially as new families arrive?
Set in the mountains outside Hevron, Adora is experiencing a major growth spurt as more families arrive seeking a community built on mutual respect, active volunteering, and a deep love for the land.
Rabbi Eitan Kupietzky shares his experience guiding this expansion, comparing the delicate balance of community needs to managing a large household (he has 8 kids!). He also dives into his impactful work supporting youth throughout southern Israel through after-school initiatives and educational programs.
This inspiring conversation offers a genuine blueprint for how diverse communities can thrive together. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend!
Rabbi Eitan Kupietzky is the Managing Director of the Gimmel Foundation. You can support his shul building and the Gimmel Foundation programs with the following links:
Adora Shul: https://www.charidy.com/Shivtei-Yisrael
Gimmel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=KKDBLVEW825AW
1 Sept 2026
Buchman, Modiin with JJ Sussman
Imagine you've spent 2 years as the president building a shul, literally and communally, and your term ends. Should you be concerned about who becomes the next president and if everything will become upended?
JJ isn't worried. In his view, stepping back and bringing in new blood is the best way a community truly succeeds.
Is there a time to freeze membership or to encourage a breakaway? Should long-time members get seating preference over newcomers?
This conversation asked more questions than gave answers, though the questions are often better than the answers. If your community has solved them then please reach out!
JJ Sussman, is the International Director at Gesher (www.gesher.co.il) and the host of the Impacting Israel podcast giving an English-speaking Israel-engaged audeince a behind-the-scenes look at some of the pressing issues facing Israel today.
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