The Extraordinary Prison Life of a Rabbi Inmate

Rabbi Eli Riesel was a working professional who walked away from everything to return to kollel. What followed was not inspiration overnight, but a life turned completely upside down. He found himself buried under debt projected to last up to 85 years, facing legal pressure, personal collapse, and a future that seemed impossible to escape. As his situation spiraled, he encountered a challenge far greater than money or reputation. Against the unanimous advice of his lawyers, Rav Chaim Kanievsky gave him guidance that defied logic and conventional strategy. Rabbi Riesel faced an impossible choice. Would he listen to the gadol hador, or follow the system that promised safety? His decision led him through federal prison, deep spiritual reckoning, and a survival story few have ever heard. This is the untold backstory of emunah, mesirus nefesh, bitachon, and what it means to rebuild a life when everything is stripped away. Rabbi Eli Riesel Part 1:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Curiuhdfc0&t=2692s Join the chabura here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gi7YDPXkAQ5HhRAmNF1tk0 Contact the Rabbi: Syeriesel@gmail.com ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► Twillory: 50% OFF Now Go online for the seas