Wisdom from the Field By Tzviki Krasnjansky
Wisdom from the Field is a podcast for shluchim focused on real breakthroughs — in fundraising, leadership, and growth.
Through honest conversations with shluchim from the field, the podcast explores the experiences, challenges, decisions, and lessons that have brought trues shlichus success. These interviews offer practical insights, fresh perspectives, and real-world wisdom drawn from lived experience — what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what they’ve learned along the way.
Alongside the interviews, the podcast also features Field Notes — short, practical reflections drawn from coaching work and recurring patterns across conversations in the field. Field Notes are designed to offer clear, grounded insights you can sit with or apply right away.
Whether you’re navigating fundraising, leadership pressure, growth, or clarity in your shlichus, Wisdom from the Field is here to support your next breakthrough.
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Episodes
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Rabbi Zalman Teichtel is the Shliach to the University of Kansas, he and his wife moved out 19 years ago with "just a dollar, a dream, and a six-week-old baby". Today they are in the midst of building a magnificent and unique new Chabad House.
In this fascinating conversation, Rabbi Zalman shares the pivotal lessons that transformed his approach to fundraising on shlichus, drawn from his own personal journey.
In this interview he explores how to move from feeling overwhelmed to empowered, the three keys that unlocked new growth, and why successful fundraising is ultimately about so much more than money.
Whether you’re a seasoned shliach or just starting out, this episode offers inspiration, practical insights, and a fresh perspective on building authentic, lasting partnerships.
For more about the work that I do with Shluchim check out my website: www.coachingbytzviki.com
I can also be reached via email: hello@coachingbytzviki.com
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Shmuly Rothman is a fundraising coach that has been working with shluchim over the past 15 years.
His work ranges from helping young shluchim set themselves up for success, to helping large and established Mosdos go to their next level.
In this fascinating conversation we cover topics like; when is the “right time" to bring up financial support with a potential donor, creating a culture of giving in your community, and much more.
To learn more about Shmuly’s work check out his website: www.rothmancoaching.com
For more about the work I do with Shluchim check out my website: www.coachingbytzviki.com
I can also be reached via email: hello@coachingbytzviki.com
or WhatsApp: 808-499-5859.
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Rabbi Mendel Mintz has been the Shliach to Aspin Colorado for the last 25 years.
Listen to his fascinating story of starting off with nothing in a remote ski town, to building the largest jewish center in the neighborhood.
For more about the work I do with Shluchim, check out my website: coachingbytzviki.com, or email me at: hello@coachingbytzviki.com
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman is the Shliach to Chabad Intown Atlanta, GA.
He is also a Coach who helps Shluchim build efficient and successful organizations.
Listen to this powerful conversation full of insights and lessons that Rabbi Schusterman learned along the way.
Rabbi Schusterman can be reached at:
Email: eliyahu@missionscaling.com
WhatsApp: 404-931-6449
For more information about the work I do with Shluchim, check out my website: coachingbytzviki.com, or email me at: hello@coachingbytzviki.com
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
Rabbi Paltiel is the Shliach to Port Washington Long Island.
In this episode Rabbi Paltiel shares his powerful journey from the brink of losing everything, to rebuilding stronger than ever.
Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience and faith.
For more about the work I do with Shluchim, check out my website: coachingbytzviki.com, or email me at: hello@coachingbytzviki.com