In this episode of Israel Gap Year B’Iyun, Avi Proctor sits down with Rabbi Dani Kunstler of Yeshivat Torat Shraga to explore a question many yeshiva and seminary students quietly ask themselves:

Does the music I listen to actually affect me spiritually?

A gifted educator and musician, Rabbi Kunstler shares insights from years of experience speaking in various yeshivot and seminaries, where he’s helped students reflect more deeply on the soundtrack of their lives.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Why music isn’t neutral — and how it can shape your inner world
• Real-life stories from Rabbi Kunstler’s talks that left students thinking twice
• Rabbi Kunstler’s own background in music and how it informs his view
• The surprising ways music can support or stunt your growth during and after your year in Israel

In this episode of Israel Gap Year B’Iyun, Avi Proctor sits down with Rabbi and Rebbetzin Mayer from Tiferet Seminary to explore a powerful topic that doesn’t get talked about enough: the importance of seminary girls having a spiritual mentor — whether a rabbi or rebbetzin — both during their year in Israel and long after it ends.

Drawing from their own transformative relationships with their mentors, the Mayers discuss:

• Why girls also need a “rabbi figure” in their life
• What to do if you're in seminary and haven’t connected with someone yet
• How to build a meaningful spiritual relationship after you've already left Israel
• The difference these connections make — not just in seminary, but in life
• Real advice for students feeling like it's “too late” to find a mentor

This is a must-listen episode for seminary students, parents, educators — or anyone who believes in the power of lasting relationships in Jewish growth.



In this episode of Israel Gap Year B’Iyun, Avi Proctor sits down with Rabbi Aryeh Ifrah, a Rebbe at Yeshivat Torat Shraga, to discuss the halachic challenges that students commonly face during their year in Israel—and beyond.

With his deep knowledge of halacha and years of experience working with yeshiva students, Rabbi Ifrah shares practical advice on how to navigate everyday situations through a Torah lens.

Together, they tackle key questions, including:

• How to handle Hilchot Shabbat issues
• Kashrut challenges when traveling or eating out
• How to balance family expectations with halachic growth
• Important day-to-day halachic situations that often get overlooked
• And much more~

Whether you're currently spending your year in Israel, planning your trip, or just want to strengthen your halachic awareness, this episode is packed with real-world guidance you won’t want to miss.

Link to the ZnT kashrus list for restaurants- https://www.zntkosher.com/