My guest Michael Benmelah – a spiritual mentor, real estate agent, and inspirational figure in the Jewish community, discusses his transformative journey from a traditional Jewish upbringing in Venezuela and Miami to becoming a profound spiritual teacher and meditation guide.
Michael shares his struggles, breakthroughs, and the evolution of his spirituality, including founding the influential Lighthouse Project, a hub for Torah learning, meditation, and higher consciousness.
This episode delves into Michael’s influential encounters with Rabbi Nachman's teachings, his connection to Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan's works, and his vision for combining traditional Jewish teachings with contemporary methods of meditation and healing.
Join the conversation to explore the intersections of faith, personal growth, and community transformation.
00:00 Introduction to Pure Podcast
00:31 Discovering Michael Ben Benmelah
01:31 Michael's Early Life and Jewish Upbringing
04:25 College Years and Spiritual Awakening
07:20 Journey into Torah and Kosher Living
12:42 Double Life in South Beach
17:58 Founding the Lighthouse Project
25:52 Expanding the Lighthouse Project
38:30 Discovering Holy Chutzpah
39:04 Finding a Rabbi and Spiritual Mentor
41:24 The Lighthouse Project Journey
42:22 Transition to Online Teaching During COVID
44:00 Introduction to Meditation and Higher Consciousness
46:21 The Elevation Project and Personal Growth
01:11:36 The Future of the Lighthouse Project
