M54 is an adult educational startup founded in 2021 by Chanie and Peretz Chein that shifts the learning content from text to participants' life experiences, resulting in increased agency and vibrancy. In these podcasts, Chanie and Peretz, and their guests, will explore ideas, tools, and experiences that offer voice and language for listeners to find their unique value in the world, finding ways of giving it expression in daily life and life choices.
M54 Podcast
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Podcast Overview
M54 is an adult educational startup founded in 2021 by Chanie and Peretz Chein that shifts the learning content from text to participants' life experiences, resulting in increased agency and vibrancy. In these podcasts, Chanie and Peretz, and their guests, will explore ideas, tools, and experiences that offer voice and language for listeners to find their unique value in the world, finding ways of giving it expression in daily life and life choices.
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Publishing Since
9/28/2018
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Recent Episodes
August 14, 2025
Chabad Brandeis 360°: Pioneering Campus Jewish Education Beyond the Shabbat Dinner Table
<h2>Summary:</h2><p>In this milestone episode recorded exactly 24 years after their arrival at Brandeis University, Rabbi Peretz and Chanie Chein introduce their revolutionary new initiative: Chabad Brandeis 360°. Joined by Koby Gottlieb, a senior, they discuss this comprehensive educational program that transforms the traditional Chabad house model from hospitality-focused to education-centered.</p><p><strong>Key highlights include:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The 360</strong>°<strong> Program Structure</strong>: A three-pronged approach combining enhanced Shabbat dinners, weekly learning sessions focused on integrating Jewish values into daily life, and structured mentoring</li><li><strong>A Radical Shift</strong>: Moving from free programming to a partnership model where families invest financially ($5,000/year) in their students' Jewish education, with scholarships available for every student who desires the program—ensuring finances are never a barrier</li><li><strong>Educational vs. Hospitality</strong>: The evolution from viewing Chabad as a place for meals to recognizing it as a comprehensive educational institution</li><li><strong>Post-Graduation Preparation</strong>: Equipping students with tools and perspectives for "the Monday after graduation" - growing Jewish identity and values in adult life</li><li><strong>Student Perspective</strong>: Koby shares honest feedback about initial concerns regarding cost and social dynamics, while acknowledging the program's potential for deeper friendships and personal growth</li></ul><br/><p>The conversation addresses practical concerns about exclusivity, scholarships, social implications, and how this model differs from traditional Chabad House on Campus operations. The hosts emphasize that this isn't about creating barriers but rather inviting intentional commitment to Jewish growth and learning during the formative college years.</p><p>This episode offers valuable insights for students, parents, and Jewish educators about innovative approaches to campus Jewish life and the evolving role of Chabad in higher education.</p>
December 23, 2024
Resuming the Journey: M54 Podcast Returns on a Special Day
Hosts Chanie and Peretz reflect on their podcast hiatus and discuss the importance of internalizing wisdom for personal growth, emphasizing deeper connections through meaningful conversations in this episode.
December 6, 2022
Growing Up and Changing
This episode explores the obstacles and joys of growing up and changing, revealing how to overcome challenges and embrace the spectacular outcomes of personal evolution.
46 total episodes available
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Peretz
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Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld
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A member of a prominent Talmudic family
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Andrew Jacobson
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