# <![CDATA[Howie Danao: A Filipino Child Raised by Israelis — From Outsider to Belonging]]>

From **Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer** by Living Lchaim.

- **Published:** Sat, 06 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT
- **Duration:** 01:07:59
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<![CDATA[<p>Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.</p><p><br></p><p>Howie Danao grew up in an affluent Tel Aviv home as the adopted son of a secular Israeli family, alongside his Filipino mother who worked as a caretaker. A gifted singer fluent in Hebrew, he rose to the semi-finals of a major Israeli reality competition and later served in the IDF even before he gained citizenship. A transformative Jewish-identity program pushed him to confront his past and his purpose, sending him on a spiritual journey that led to conversion, religious life, and using his music to share his story of faith, belonging, and love for Israel.</p><p><br></p><p>Howie's music: https://bit.ly/4pjRew6</p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/imjusthowie/</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HowieDanao</p><p><br></p><p>Hoodie: https://www.makeyourmarkculture.com/</p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/makeyourmarkculture/</p><p><br></p><p>✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ </p><p><br></p><p>► Twillory: 50% OFF Now</p><p><br></p><p>Go online for the season's BEST Deals!</p><p><br></p><p>→ https://bit.ly/4eBHeKb</p><p><br></p><p>► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car Company </p><p><br></p><p>For over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery. </p><p><br></p><p>→ CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 </p><p>→ EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com </p><p>→ WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU </p><p>→ WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce </p><p><br></p><p>► Feldheim: 20% OFF A Lot!</p><p><br></p><p>NEW Kichels, NEW Amoraim books and more! Chanukah gifts live here.</p><p><br></p><p>Get here→ https://bit.ly/3MIHiOj</p><p><br></p><p>► Kol Eched: Powerful and Free E-Magazine</p><p><br></p><p>The OU's latest issue is here. See Yaakov's article too!</p><p><br></p><p>See here→ https://go.ou.org/KolEchad</p><p><br></p><p>_____________________________________</p><p><br></p><p>✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ </p><p><br></p><p>This episode is in memory of: </p><p>• Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe </p><p>• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima </p><p><br></p><p>This episode is for the speedy recovery of: </p><p>• Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda</p><p><br></p><p>#iftn Lchaim. </p>
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