Jews You Should Know: Recent Episodes
Rabbi Ari Koretzky: Podcaster, Campus Rabbi and Curious Jew
Welcome to Jews You Should Know, introducing the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT I am thrilled to announce the launch of my new podcast, in concert with The Iyun Institute (formerly Tikvah Israel): "The Iyun Podcast: On Chareidim, Israel and the Jewish People."
Iyun will explore the many dynamics of chareidim in relation to the broader context of Israeli society and beyond.
Episodes are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, You Tube, and wherever else you listen get your podcasts.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/iyun-podcast/id1738568315
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KeJrO0ZDOMyb1IKmrmLuL?si=nF4dSMlKQI2T_bJgSpEh4g
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSZNLOtIPlco7HaIV5NAHYMDypyCbbU3X&si=YhTLMNk8a9mebOL0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41W_CD-sxbw
Arnon Shorr is a comic book author and graphic novelist, as well as a screenwriter, director and producer of remarkable films, often with meaningful Jewish messaging.
Arnon's website: https://www.arnonshorr.com/
Arnon on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2601747/
Wayfarers on Kindle Vella: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/episode/B0C758RNCN
JEWCE: https://jewce.org/index.php/arnon-schorr/
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Joseph Lieberman, z'l, a great American patriot, and even greater member of the Jewish People. We interviewed Senator Lieberman in 2017, in one of our first episodes ever in this podcast. In tribute to his extraordinary life, we present this #TBT rebroadcast from the archives. May his memory be for a blessing!!
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Longtime Senator Joe Lieberman is one of the nation's most accomplished politicians, and also one of its most visible observant Jews. In this wide-ranging conversation, Lieberman cover a many topics, including: his childhood and grandmother's early Jewish influence; formative event like the elections of John F. Kennedy and the Martin Luther King Jr. march in Washington, D.C.; his own religious odyssey while at Yale University ("Sometimes you make big decisions that are really quite simple"); the therapeutic value of loss; pollster's Stanley Greenberg's "prophetic" advice; his shocking Senate victory; the question he has never been asked; the vice presidential campaign on the Al Gore ticket; the impact of his Sabbath observance and his book on that topic, The Gift of Rest (I think in the end that writing that book on Shabbat will be one of the most significant thing I've accomplished in my life."); what he's doing in his "retirement" (spoiler alert: A LOT); and his outlook on the future of the Jewish people ("I'm an optimist...I think the Jewish people is an eternal people.")
Appropriately, this is Episode #7, as Lieberman's signature book and proudest quality has been his Sabbath-observance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Ruth Wisse is one of the great modern scholars of Yiddish literature. A distinguished career at McGill and Harvard Universities has now led to her current engagement with Tikvah, a Jewish-conservative think tank and educational outfit.
Professor Wisse has authored many books, and written widely on political affairs in addition to her native areas of scholarly expertise.
Her extensive ouvre can be reviewed here: https://harvard.academia.edu/RuthRWisse
--------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Alexandra ("Alex") Fleksher is a multi-talented content creator and Jewish "influencer" in contemporary culture. She is the founder and creative director of the "Faces of Orthodoxy" Instagram (and other social media) presense:
Along with co-host Rivki Silver, Alex also hosts the Deep Meaningful Conversations (DMC) podcast, covering topics of interest to observant (and all) Jewish women.
Alex also writes for Mishpacha magazine, is an educator, and boasts a fascinating personal background story, which she shares on this episode!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
Merle Saferstein is a longtime educator with an expertise in Holocaust studies. In her early thirties, she discovered the cathartic pleasure of journaling, and in nearly 50 years since, has filled over 380 notebooks (!) with her chronciles and musings.
Already a published author, Merle eventually decided to excerpt many of these journals and present them to the public, as part of her legacy journaling project.
Visit Merle's website to read more about her work, and to purchase any of her fabulous books. And perhaps consider trying your hand at journaling as well!
Uri Alon is a pioneering farmer and lover of the land of Israel. Like so many in the South, on 10/7/23 he suffered many personal losses. He also is unable currently to welcome guests to The Salad Trail, an oasis of beauty and Israeli ingenuity in the depths of the desert.
The farm requires support - both financial and physical - during this difficult time. Please consider donating to Uri's fund by purchasing future tickets, dedicating rows of produce or other options listed on his website.
In honor of host Ari Koretzky's recent kidney donation, we are re-releasing this "blast from the past" episode, #145, from February of 2021, featuring Renewal founder Mendy Reiner. Renewal is a premier facilitator of live donor kidney transplants within the North American Jewish community, supporting both prospective donor and recipient along this amazing, life-altering journey.
Please consider funding their work or, better yet, whether kidney donation might be worth exploring at the right time in your own life. Either way, enjoy this incredible story!
Sharon Koifman is a business owner - founder of Distant Job - and expert on remote hiring. He is also an extremely passionate advocate for Israel, integrating cutting edge AI tools and the science of persuasion to craft a new model of making the case for the Jewish Homeland.
Sharon's venture, Israel Activists, is poised to reshape the way young Jews and non-Jews alike debate Zionism and Jewish People's indigenous presence in the Holy Land.
Enjoy this special bonus CROSSOVER episode - Ari Koretzky's appearance on the "On Principle" podcast, part of the IDT podcast network.
Welcome to a special 200th episode of Jews You Should Know. After a long summer hiatus, host Ari Koretzky returns, but in a different role, as the guest, interviewed by 18Forty podcaster extraordinaire Rabbi Dr. Dovid Bashevkin.
We cover a variety of topics, including the interview process and goals for the podcast. But most vitally, we take a critical look at Jews You Should Know itself, thinking together about where it’s been and where it’s going. Along the way we also address the state of Jewish podcasting more broadly in 2023, and what may be missing from that landscape, especially in the outreach space.
Give a listen and share your feedback about these fascinating topics.
Facebook & Insta: @JewsYouShouldKnow
Twitter (X): @JewsUShouldKnow
Or email JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman has been a longtime scholar, pulpit rabbi and Jewish communal leader. In his latest role, as President of Yeshiva University, he is guiding this flagship bastion of higher learning into a bold and dynamic future, by building on the values and personalities of our illustrious past.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Dan Grunfeld is a former professional basketball player and author of the book "By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream."
We discuss Dan's father, Ernie Grunfeld, and legendary career as a player and executive, as well as his family's Holocaust story.
LINKS: Dan's website: https://www.dangrunfeld.com/
Amazon book link: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Game-Holocaust-Basketball-Unprecedented/dp/1629379220
FOLLOW DAN: Instagram - @Dan.Grunfeld
Twitter - @Dan_Grunfeld
-------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rabbi Gershon Schusterman was a young Chabad shaliach (emissary) in his late 30's, running a school in California, when his wife tragically passed away, leaving behind 11 orphans. Decades later, he has written a book addressing the topics of loss and grief from a traditional Jewish perspective, called "Why G-d Why: How to Believe in Heaven When it Hurts Like Hell."
Amazon book link: https://www.amazon.com/Why-God-Believe-Heaven-Hurts-ebook/dp/B0BHQFPYXT
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Dr. Sheila Nazarian is a board-certied plastic surgeon residing in Los Angeles, CA. In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover her family's daring escape from post-Revolution Iran, her celebrated medical career, her starring in a popular Netflix series ("Skin Decision: Before and After"), her social media Israel advocacy, her forthcoming memoir, and more!
LINKS Dr. Nazarian's full "link tree": https://linktr.ee/drsheilanazarian
Netflix "Skin Decision: Before and After": https://www.netflix.com/title/81038987 "The Closet" Podcast: https://www.closetpodcast.com/
Nazarian Plastic Surgery: https://nazarianplasticsurgery.com/
CONNECT Instagram: @drsheilanazarian @themodelsurgeon @theskinspot #NaturalByNazarian
Twitter: @DoctorNazarian
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSheilaNazarian/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsheilanazarian/
ABOUT THIS PODCAST Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rayna Rose Exelbierd is a motivational speaker, author and founder and CEO of "The Rose Grows." Her infectious enthusiasm insires young women and all who absorb her message.
LINKS The Rose Grows: https://www.therosegrows.com/
The Girl Who Said Hello to Everyone (book): https://thegirlwhosaidhellotoeveryone.com/
ABOUT THIS PODCAST Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Jonathan Donath is a renowned chiropractor by day, but in his "spare time" founded DailyGiving.org, an incredible organization that collects $1 a day from thousands of people worldwide, and distributes them each day to a different vetted charity.
Link: DailyGiving.org
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Asher Halberstam, scion of a dynastic chassidic family, has become a go-to expert in genealogy, making it both accessible and beautiful, to the Jewish and broader communities. Learn about his personal story, and his precious mission, on this episode!
LINK: Treemily.com
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Michal Oshman is a longtime tech executive specializing in leadership development and inclusion initiatives. Her that work, and her personal life experience, she dealt extensively with issues of anxiety and personal performance. Michal's new book, "What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid," employs Jewish wisdom to tackle this pervasive challenge in today's society.
LINKS Michal's book: https://www.amazon.com/What-Would-You-Werent-Afraid/dp/0744029104
Her Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/michal-oshman-what-would-you-do-if-you-werent-afraid/id1629914842
ABOUT THIS PODCAST Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Mark Trencher, a retired corporate strategist who spent decades studying data, founded Nishma to provide the Jewish community with high-quality, empirical feedback. Through comprehensive surveys, he has furnished community leaders and stakeholders with a firm basis upon which to execute meaningful change. Mark himself is a Jewish community leader, father and grandfather, for whom this objective information-gathering is highly personal. Hear his story and learn about his work!
Nishma Research website: http://nishmaresearch.com/index.html
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Rabbanit Chana Henkin is a pioneer in women's Jewish education, founder of Nishmat and progenitor of the Yoa'tzot Halahca program.
She is also the mother of Rav Eitam Henkin, H"yd, who along with his wife Naama was murdered by terrorists on Succot of 2015/5776. Rav Eitam was an exceptional scholar whose literary output by his death at 31 already was prodigious. Posthomously, the family has published a great deal more of his breathtaking work, including a recently translated volume, "Studies in Halacha and Rabbinic History."
KEY LINKS
Nishmat: https://nishmat.net/
Yoatzot Halacha: https://www.yoatzot.org/yoatzot-halacha-intro/
Studies in Halacha and Rabbinic History by Rav Eitam Henkin, H"yd:
https://www.amazon.com/Studies-Halakhah-Rabbinic-History-Henkin/dp/159264581X
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter is an iconic rabbi, historian, author and most recently, founder of Operation Benjamin, aimed at restoring gravesites of mislabeled Jewish American service-members killed in WWII.
Learn more about his work, both current and past:
Operation Benjamin: https://www.operationbenjamin.org/
Torah U'Madda Journal Archives: https://www.jstor.org/journal/toraumaddj
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Enrique Sultan is the president of the Venezuelan Sephardic Jewish community. In this interview, we learn all about his background, and the rich Jewish heritage of this struggling-but-proud South American country.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Mark Wildes was well on his way to joining his father, a renowned immigration attorney, when he found his life's calling: reaching out to unaffiliated young professional Jews in Manhattan, and innovating for decades in the outreach space. Unique as a proudly Modern Orthodox practitioner, Rabbi Wildes offers a different perspective, which we discuss and evaluate in this episode.
We also speak about his new "40 day challenge" - the subject of his latest book - and his other writings, along with his rich family history and dreams for the future of outreach.
Visit Rabbi Wildes' website/join the 40-day challenge group: https://www.markwildes.com/
Buy "The 40 Day Challenge": https://www.amazon.com/40-Day-Challenge-Mark-Wildes/dp/1947857673
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Matti Friedman went to Israel "for a year" at age 17, and never left. His subsequent writing in the three decades since has been breathtaking in its prose and penetrating in its analysis of Jewish and Israeli life. With a penchant for unearthing the unsung story - those "marginal" tales with broad implications - he has authored four books and dozens of long-form articles in The Atlantic, Tablet and many other prestigious forums.
Matti's latest work, Who By Fire, chronicles the iconic musician Leonard Cohen and his relationship to the country during the dire period of the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
Learn all about Matti's writing at https://mattifriedman.com/
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Jason Greenblatt is an attorney by trade, but during the Trump presidency found himself at the center of the most momentous foreign policy revolution in recent history. As the Middle East Envoy, Greenblatt helped architect the Abraham Accords, ushering in monumental change to a notoriously complex region.
Along the way, Greenblatt expressed his strong Jewish faith in all of his travels.
MEDIA & LINKS:
Order Jason Greenblatt's acclaimed new book, "In the Path of Abraham," at Amazon. Listen to his riveting podcast, The Diplomat. And follow all of his unfolding activities at www.jasongreenblatt.com.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Becky Tahel grew up in a traditional American-Israeli home. But her sister’s relationship with, and eventual marriage to, a non-Jewish man precipitated a years-long journey to understand her faith, the role of love in Jewish life and ultimately herself. Becky captured her odyssey in a new documentary, “American Birthright,” which follows her travels around the world, and deep within.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Elisha Wiesel is not just the only son of legendary Holocaust Survivor Eli Wiesel, but a remarkable individual in his own right. Elisha was a long-time executive at Goldman Sachs, concluding his tenure there as Chief Technology Officer. All throughout, he has also been engaged in many aspects of communal life.
In this episode, Elisha shares honestly about his own circuitous Jewish journey, growing up in the “shadow” of world-renowned figures, and his efforts to unify the community in summer 2021 through the “NO FEAR: Rally in Solidarity with the Jewish People.”
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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From the https://www.workatit.org website:
"Many young people struggle to know who they are, what they’re good at, and where they fit in. Work At It takes the time to uncover your hidden talents, strengths, and confidence."
Founders Yael Wedek and Rivka Ariel help participants do so through a combination of one-on-one consultations, skills & interest assessments, post-employment support & coaching, and more!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
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A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Miriam Leah Gamliel has traveled a long journey as a young conservative girl with a passion for the performing arts, to an adult champion of these opportunities for women and girls in the Orthodox community. Learn about her personal journey, and what she is doing to change the face of female song, dance and more throughout the Jewish world.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Tamar Nusbaum had been a longtime educator and curriculum expert when she was tapped to formulate a new educational module for tefilla - Jewish prayer. She tackled this challenge deftly, founding Ani Tefilla, now functioning in a wide range of Jewish schools. Her revolutionary “Stop. Think. Feel.” approach is reshaping the face of tefilla, a notoriously challenging religious activity, for scores of young students.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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We inaugurate a new special 4-part mini-series on the Orthodox Union (OU) Impact Accelerator with an introductory episode featuring director Jenna Beltser. Jenna shares her fascinating personal background - featuring stints at UPenn, Goldman Sachs, and various startups, before joining the OU - as well as her return to Jewish observance.
In this episode we explore the origins and goals of the OU Impact Accelerator, setting the stage for three forthcoming episodes with some of their most interesting cohort members and founders.
CONNECT WITH THE OU ACCELERATOR: Website: OU.org/accelerator FB: https://www.facebook.com/ouIAccelerator/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouiaccelerator/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/12657704 CONNECT WITH JENNA: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-nelson-beltser-9a656b50/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005985589251 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennajnelson/?hl=en -----------------------
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Liel Leibovitz is a man of many hats: author of several books, ranging from “The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia,” to biographies of Stan Lee and Leonard Cohen; podcaster, video game scholar; the list goes on. A senior writer for “Tablet” magazine, he also co-hosts “Unorthodox,” the “World’s Leading Jewish Podcast”.
Liel was born in Israel, and has lived in the United States since 1999. Join him and host Ari Koretzky for a fascinating and thought provoking discussion on topics ranging from Jewish tradition and identity, to the value of higher education in modern society.
EPISODE TIME STAMPS
2:40 Introduction – Liel discusses coming from a family with nine generations in Israel to New York
3:59 Liel’s origin story
7:13 Family religious background, and Liel’s formal upbringing
11:41 A discussion of the impact of one’s formative background on their own values
16:09 What are the forces, internal and external, that can bring about a personal reckoning on faith?
20:51 Liel discusses his time in the IDF, and early career aspirations
28:35 A conversation about reaching those with differing viewpoints, and the constraints of higher education
34:49 Writing for “Tablet”; the role of the magazine in connecting to the Jewish world and beyond
40:11 All about the “Unorthodox” podcast
55:52 What’s next for Liel Liebovitz?
CONNECT WITH Liel Liebovitz
Liel can be found at Tablet magazine, where he is a senior writer. The “Unorthodox” podcast can be found on Tablet’s website, or on Apple Podcasts. Liel is also the author of several books, which can be found on Amazon.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
On Saturday night, Feb. 19th, 2022, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, head rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue and a prominent national rabbinic figure, sat down with JYSK host Rabbi Ari Koretzky for a conversation about critical personal and communal issues.
We now release this important exchange - lightly edited - as a special banner episode.
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Steve Riback, a.k.a. the “Kosher Cop,” is a lieutenant in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Follow his journey, as his career path evolves from studying to be an educator, to working in a variety of different roles in a 24-year tenure in the police department.
While his professional future came into focus, Steve also found the yearning to deepen his Jewish roots. He and Ari discuss the challenges of bringing the face of Orthodox Judaism to a highly visible role in the community, as a public servant and protector of the peace. It’s a fascinating discussion of how to strike a balance between one’s personal faith and one’s profession in the modern world.
EPISODE TIME STAMPS
2:52 Introduction – Steve’s formative years, growing up in Los Angeles
5:49 Steve’s early desires to study elementary education, then changes course
8:35 Steve explains to his family his desire changing to wanting to go into law enforcement
10:45 The reasons that drew Steve into wanting to pursue a career as a cop, and the process
13:54 Were there moments when he wondered, “What did I get myself into?”
17:24 A discussion of how the culture of policing has changed since Steve began his career
22:32 Steve talks about some of the various roles he’s had during his career in the department
24:22 Working in internal affairs, and the challenges of “policing the police”
28:35 Las Vegas, and how the city itself presents unique challenges for policing
32:24 A turning point when Steve realizes that his Jewish heritage demands more exploration
36:11 The realization that working as an undercover officer while practicing Orthodox Judaism will present some unique challenges
38:29 The difficulties of balancing a demanding job with his religious tenets; filing a federal lawsuit
44:24 Resources for connecting with Steve Riback
CONNECT WITH Steve Riback
More information about Steve Riback can be found on his website, including links to his book “My Journey Home”, available on Amazon, or for the Kindle.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or on Facebook.
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Erica Brown is the author of twelve books on leadership, the Bible and spirituality, and is the newly named Director of Leadership at the nascent Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Center for Values and Leadership. Hear her fabulous life story on this episode!
EPISODE TIME STAMPS
2:30 Introduction – Erica’s childhood in Pittsburgh
4:15 Family background; Erica speaks about her grandparents time during the Holocaust
8:36 Life at Brandeis, and the beginnings of an examination of a spiritual path
10:53 Erica begins examining her Jewish identity in the context of the Holocaust
13:58 Growing up and making the decision to forfeit a scholarship in favor of studying Judaism
17:24 Erica discussed the importance of connecting with others and sharing one’s gifts
23:47 The decision to follow a career path centered on Judaism and Jewish education
27:23 Erica’s graduate education and early career
38:59 Erica discusses the intersection of religious traditions and leadership
43:10 Launching a new leadership center, the importance of honoring Rabbi Sack’s memory
49:47 Objectives of the new Rabbi Lord Sacks Center for Values and Leadership
CONNECT WITH Erica Brown
More information about Erica Brown, including her many books and articles, can be found at her website: EricaBrown.com. More information on the new Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Center for Values and Leadership can be found here, at Yeshiva University.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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Sara Yoheved RIgler is a person whose spiritual journey has taken her down an unconventional path. From her studies in India with a guru who was both a mystic and an acclaimed Sanskrit scholar, to her 15 years living in the oldest ashram in America, to becoming an observant Jew and moving to Jerusalem, Sara has absorbed wisdom from the many facets of her life.
She is an acclaimed international lecturer, and has published six books, the most recent titled “I’ve Been Here Before”, which examines the evidence that those that walk among us may be reincarnated souls of Jewish children murdered during the Holocaust. Provocative and thought provoking, Sara Yocheved Rigler is a “Jew You Should Know”.
EPISODE TIME STAMPS
4:10 Sara’s background, growing up in Philadelphia
4:51 College, then a trip to India, where she meets a mystic
8:36 Life at Brandeis, and the beginnings of an examination of a spiritual path
12:08 Sara returns from India, then joins an ashram in Massachusetts
14:56 Maintaining Jewish traditions within an ashram
19:55 Life and spiritual growth while residing at the ashram
21:11 Jerusalem calls, and with it, a new calling
41:29 Sara discusses her reasons for writing “I’ve Been Here Before”
45:50 The process of writing about relationships and personal growth
49:50 Discussion of upcoming projects, and the importance of acknowledging the soul and afterlife
CONNECT WITH Sara Yoheved Rigler
Information about Sara’s books, the Kesher Wife Webinar, and more can be found at SaraRigler.com. Her latest book, “I’ve Been Here Before” can be found at menuchapublishers.com
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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Moshe Gersht has been on a spiritual journey most of his life. As a child in Los Angeles, his upbringing was filled with ancient as well as new age wisdom instilled in him by his parents. Finding success at an early age in a pop punk band, he soon had his first of several spiritual awakenings, and left the band to pursue a deeper spiritual truth.
Moshe returned to Jerusalem, and has spent a decade and a half studying the Torah. As his new calling came into focus, he recently appeared in a Tedx talk, and has written a book – It’s All The Same To Me – that made the Wall Street Journal’s bestseller list. His quest for the deeper spiritual truths in our existence, and his commitment to sharing what he’s learned with his fellow man make him a “Jew You Should Know”.
EPISODE TIME STAMPS
2:44 Moshe’s childhood and upbringing in LA
4:00 The beginnings of a band at 13, then his family makes Aliyah at 18
6:28 Moshe’s family starts investigating their roots after the passing of his grandfather.
9:08 Musical beginnings for Moshe, playing the Whiskey-A-Go-Go
16:54 The band gains momentum, and gets major label interest
29:51 An existential crisis within the band forces a reckoning
34:38 Moshe begins questioning his life outside of the band and starts studying Torah
38:35 The difficult decision to leave the band, and enlightenment through study in Israel
46:29 Turning towards sharing his journey, via the Ted stage and through writing
52:43 The process behind translating the truths of the Torah in a nuanced, universal way
58:04 Connecting and sharing through social media, the TedX talk
CONNECT WITH Moshe Gersht
Moshe’s Tedx talk can be found on YouTube. His Wall Street Journal bestselling book, “It’s All The Same To Me”, can be found on Amazon. For more information, find Moshe on the internet at moshegersht.com.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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Rabbi Yehoshua Fass is Co-Founder of Nefesh B’Nefesh, an organization that has revolutionized the Aliyah process for over 65,000 Western Olim, assisting them in moving to Israel by acting to remove financial, logistical, and professional obstacles. After receiving his rabbinic ordination, as well as degrees in biology and education, Rabbi Fass felt compelled to put his faith into action after learning of the murder of a relative in a terrorist bombing in 2001.
Nefesh B’Nefesh has contributed greatly to the fabric of Israeli society since its founding in 2002, with Jews of all denominations, ages, and backgrounds seeking their assistance in the Aliyah process. With a 90%+ retention rate, Rabbi Fass has been highly effective in helping Western Olim through the often arduous Aliyah process, and is a “Jew You Should Know”.
EPISODE TIME STAMPS
4:06 Yehoshua’s childhood and early beginnings
5:54 The death of a cousin in a suicide bombing brings a calling
14:41 How Rabbi Fass’ education in medicine and the rabbinate shaped him
19:44 The realization that Yehoshua had a drive to do something more. Meeting his partner, Tony Gilbert, and the beginnings of Nefesh B’Nefesh
22:37 The Aliyah process at the time, and their efforts to improve it
30:46 The challenges of the immigration process
39:00 The steps one should consider if looking at the Aliyah process
44:52 Lessons learned in the growth of managing a non-profit
48:53 Some of Rabbi Fass’ most moving personal stories of those who have made the trek
53:02 The meaning behind the name “Nefesh B’Nefesh”
CONNECT WITH Yehoshua Fass and Nefesh B’Nefesh
For more information about Nefesh B’Nefesh and their mission and programs, visit their website at Nefesh B'Nefesh, and Nefesh B'Nefesh on Wikipedia.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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Rivka Ravitz is an Israeli Haredi political administrator, who has worked for Israeli politician and recent president of Israel Reuven Rivlin since 1999. As Rivlin’s chief of staff, she has traveled the world extensively, and has met dignitaries such as Pope John Paul II, President Joe Biden, and President Vladimir Putin. As an ultra-orthodox Jewish woman working in the male-dominated world of Israeli politics, she has proudly maintained her religious beliefs while balancing the challenges of work with her 12 children.
A fascinating woman with many interesting stories to tell of her time in politics, Rivka offers insights on striking a balance between one’s religious beliefs and the secular demands of the working world. Join host Ari Koretzky, as he learns more about a “Jew You Should Know”.
EPISODE TIME STAMPS
3:20 Rivka’s beginnings, growing up in Jerusalem
6:29 A childhood in an ultra orthodox part of Jerusalem
8:18 Seminary school, beginning work as a teacher, and marriage at 18
10:27 Starting work in the Knesset for her father-in-law, as she starts bearing children
15:19 Navigating the world of Israeli politics as an Orthodox Jew
26:40 Balancing the demands of a growing family with an often demanding job
31:35 Working for the President of Israel, and meeting the Pope, then President Biden
47:55 Rivka discusses maintaining her personal values through challenging circumstances
53:39 Thoughts on her own children following in her footsteps
55:29 The future
CONNECT WITH Rivka Rivitz
For more information about Rivka Ravitz, visit Wikipedia.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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Ari Mittleman is an experienced consultant and now author, working at the nexus of politics, policy-making and the press in Washington, D.C. From his beginnings in Pennsylvania, Ari has served on political campaigns in the U.S., and immersed himself deeply in Jewish and policy outreach to countries around the world. As a native Pennsylvanian actively involved in the Jewish community, the tragedy in Pittsburgh deeply affected him.
Inspired to share the stories of people he has known through his travels, Ari’s book, “Paths of the Righteous,” shines a light on eight non-Jewish individuals who have given of themselves to positively impact the Jewish community. A new father, Ari lives in Pikesville, Maryland, with his wife and daughter.
EPISODE TIME STAMPS
3:11 Ari’s background – growing up in Allentown, PA
6:07 Family background and academic surroundings
8:27 Ari’s roots in community service; college years at George Washington Univ.
13:34 Getting involved in political campaigning
14:07 Formative Jewish experiences and a trip to Ukraine
19:36 Hitting the presidential campaign trail, then on to Croatia and Serbia
28:55 Ari meets his future wife, becomes a political consultant
37:03 The decision to write a book, and highlights of some of the characters profiled
46:07 Focusing on the future
48:04 Resources
CONNECT WITH Ari Mittleman
For more information about Ari Mittleman, visit his website at: Keystone Strategy + Advocacy
“Paths of the Righteous. Stories of Heroism, Humanity and Hope” is available at Gefen Publishing, or from Amazon.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
The Renaissance Educator and Tikvah Dean
Rabbi Mark Gottlieb is Dean of the Tikvah Institute at Yale University, as well as a longtime celebrated principal at the Maimonides School in Boston and MTA in New York, two of Modern Orthodoxy's flagship institutions.
Rabbi Gottlieb discusses his own personal journey towards Jewish tradition, and his early career as a precocious educator and administrator, before moving to Tikvah nearly 11 years ago.
The Tikvah Fund is a philanthropic foundation and think tank dedicated to assisting the Jewish people and the Jewish State's intellectual, religious, and political leaders. As a non-profit organization they invest in a variety of projects in Israel, the United States, and throughout the world, including educational programs, publications, and fellowships.
In this episode of Jews You Should Know, Rabbi Gottlieb and Ari discuss Mark’s background, Jewish education, the religious perspective on politics and economics, and more. Give a listen!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
2:47 Mark's background story and religious awakening
15:13 Mark's intellectual influences growing up
27:42 Mark's educational career path since high school
39:12. How Mark left MTA and joined Tikvah
44:16 What is Tikvah?
49:40 Discussing Judaism, politics and economics
55:09 What's next for Mark's career at Tikvah?
Connect with Mark Gottlieb:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-gottlieb-a458643/
Connect with Ari:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewsyoushouldknow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewsUShouldKnow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rabbi.K
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-koretzky-18b12217/
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“Ambassador of Joy”. Those three words best describe Barry Shore, a man who, having become paralyzed overnight after years of success as an entrepreneur, used his experience to better the lives of those around him. Barry is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, and transformer of people’s lives. His charisma and infectious joy will fascinate you. Join host Ari Koretzky, as we learn what gives Barry his joyful spirit, and how we can adopt the attitudes to also be a blessing to those around us.
Barry is on a personal mission to spread joy throughout the world, having shared nearly 3 million “Joy Cards” with people he meets. Be inspired when you meet Barry, and help him spread joy, happiness, peace and love.
EPISODE TIME STAMPS
3:40 Barry’s background
5:46 Adopting a sense of wonder and how to be a blessing
9:58 Barry’s “Three Fundamentals of Life”
12:51 A life changing event, when suddenly paralyzed
15:47 The beginnings of an entrepreneur
27:47 Returning to Judaism after a car accident
31:20 Drawing inspiration from family and upbringing
40:42 Lessons learned by the U.S. in the Middle East
42:17 Barry’s “Two Simple Techniques to Increase Joy”
45:12 Living in Joy, while making space in life for other human emotions
49:30 The emotional toll of hostage negotiations
53:32 Resources
CONNECT WITH Barry Shore
For more information about Barry Shore and to learn more about “The JOY of Living: How to Slay Stress and Be Happy”, visit his website at: https://www.barryshore.com/
“The JOY of Living: How to Slay Stress and Be Happy” is available at many fine bookstores, or from Amazon.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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Daniel Levin has traveled a wide ranging and fascinating path in his lifetime. Having grown up in several different cultures in the Middle East and Africa, he has devoted his life to working in geopolitical spheres to help governments navigate their way through political reform and economic development.
Ari and Daniel discuss modern power dynamics and their use and misapplication by our own government in our efforts at nation building in the Middle East. By drawing on contacts and relationships he’s fostered worldwide, Daniel has used his experience in the realm of hostage negotiation. He details a gripping series of events in his one man search to find a missing person, lost in the chaos of Syria, in his latest book, “Proof of Life”. The lessons learned over those twenty tense days resonate in many events in our current times.
EPISODE TIME STAMPS
2:58 Daniel’s background
4:27 Growing up a Jew in Switzerland
11:16 Impacts felt by the 1982 war with Lebanon
14:31 Daniel’s parents’ influence on his life
17:58 Reconciling personal religious beliefs with Israeli politics and society
24:49 Working for Barak, and it’s impacts on Daniel’s worldview
27:44 Transitioning to working with countries on constitutional and economic reforms
32:49 Lessons learned by the U.S. in the Middle East
42:17 The evolution to working in hostage negotiation
43:40 Describing the events in Syria leading up to the situation written about in “Proof of Life”
49:30 The emotional toll of hostage negotiations
52:37 Lessons learned, and applying those principles to life in general
61:02 Information on how to learn more about Daniel Levin and “Proof of Life”
CONNECT WITH Daniel Levin
For more information about Daniel Levin and to learn more about “Proof of Life”, as well as Daniel’s other books, visit his website at: https://www.daniellevinauthor.com/
“Proof of Life” is available at many fine bookstores, or from Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
Contact Daniel on his website
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
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Avram Miller - The Intel Guru
Avram Miller is best recognized for co-founding Intel Capital, the computer industry's most successful corporate investment organization. While at Intel, he was Vice President of Corporate Development. Miller was a major influence behind the creation of residential broadband, which was a crucial component in the development of today's internet. Miller had a good career in medical science before moving into high tech.
Miller has served on a variety of company boards in both high tech and health care since leaving Intel in 1999. He has advised and invested in a number of early-stage businesses. He currently resides in Tel Aviv and travels widely across the globe.
Avram Miller discusses how intuition, imagination, humor, and risk-taking enabled him to become one of Silicon Valley's pioneers and leading venture investors in his new book, The Flight of a Wild Duck: An Improbable Journey Through Life and Technology. He recounts his journey from childhood illness and an inability to function in the educational system to becoming a top executive at one of the world's leading technological firms.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
2:58 Avram's family migration story and childhood in San Francisco
6:54 Growing up in a Jewish family
8:14 Avram's background and history with science and technology
13:27 How Avram managed to work in two different industries without formal training
16:10 Why Avram switched from the medical field to the computer field
17:43 Avram's time and breakthroughs at Intel
23:41 Importance of engagement with the Jewish community throughout Avram's life
29:54 Talking about The Flight of a Wild Duck
30:34 Bill Gates and Steve Jobs
31:37 Some advice for kids and parents
34:21 Moving to Israel and current experience over there
34:49 Audiogram 2 - Israel
37:24 What's next for Avram
Connect with Avram Miller:
Website: http://www.avrammiller.com/bio.html
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avram/?originalSubdomain=il
Twitter: https://twitter.com/avrammiller
Blog: https://twothirdsdone.com/
Connect with Ari:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewsyoushouldknow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewsUShouldKnow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rabbi.K
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-koretzky-18b12217/
Author Dara Horn urges us to examine the reasons behind our fascination with Jewish deaths as representative of the worst of humanity's ills, and our lack of regard for Jewish lives as they unfold in the present.
In her book, “People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present,” Dara draws on her own family's experiences — trying to explain Shakespeare's Shylock to a curious 10-year-old, her outrage when swastikas are drawn on desks at her children's New Jersey school, the profound and essential perspective offered by traditional religious practice, prayer, and study — to assert the vitality, complexity, and depth of this life in the face of anti-Semitism, which, far from being deterred by the mantra "Never forget," is on the rise.
Dara studied Yiddish and Hebrew for her doctorate in comparative literature at Harvard University. She has taught these subjects at Sarah Lawrence College and Yeshiva University, as well as at Harvard, where she held the Gerald Weinstock Visiting Professorship in Jewish Studies. She has given hundreds of talks to audiences across North America, Israel, and Australia.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
3:30 Dara's origins and early upbringing
5:38 Talking about Judaism from early childhood to college
11:39 Discussing some modern Hebrew writers and literature
24:55 Dara's story of becoming a writer and her first published works
39:53 How Dara turned to fiction after college and wrote her first novel
42:54 Brief synopsis of Dara's novels
49:03 Talking about “People Love Dead Jews,” and how it came to be
56:16 Problems with representations of Judaism and museum exhibitions about the Holocaust
1:10:00 How the book has been received and how it changed Dara
1:19:50 Introducing Dara's podcast, "Adventures with Dead Jews"
Connect with Dara Horn:
Website: https://www.darahorn.com/
Podcast: Adventures with Dead Jews – search on any podcast platform
Connect with Ari:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewsyoushouldknow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewsUShouldKnow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rabbi.K
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-koretzky-18b12217/
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Follow Shari Wallack on her amazing journey of transformation and self-discovery, as she rises “From Hell to Challah”. Shari had her professional career upended as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, experienced a mental health crisis, and emerged from the hospital committed to finding a new path for her life. Little did she know at the time that she would be soon traveling around the country in the midst of a pandemic, baking challah and sharing her journey and wisdom with old friends and new acquaintances.
She discusses the fears and challenges that led to her hospitalization, and how she charted a new path forward, learning the importance of sharing and vulnerability during a time of great uncertainty. She shares grains of wisdom about growth, relationships, parenting, and the joy of sharing one’s gifts with the world.
EPISODE TIME STAMPS
1:37 Introduction
4:29 Shari’s background working in the travel industry prior to the pandemic
5:38 Shari shares her Jewish upbringing, and how her faith grew through her children
8:38 Professional growth and business ownership upset by Covid’s impact on travel
10:52 The breaking point
14:13 A 95 day journey begins
17:20 Reactions from family
22:46 Traveling the country
28:42 A new chapter in life – as an author!
35:41 Looking back, the reasons for wanting to escape
40:22 Travel adventures, and the road back home
50:56 Lessons learned, and new opportunities await!
55:08 Advice for those struggling with depression
CONNECT WITH SHARI WALLACK
For more information about Shari Wallack and “From Hell to Challah”, visit her website at: www.fromhelltochallah.com
“From Hell to Challah” is available at many fine bookstores, or from Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
Connect with Shari on Facebook, Instagram, or via email at: shari@buysea.net
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
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“A CEO trapped in a Rabbi’s body.”
In this frank, honest conversation, Aish HaTorah CEO Steven Burg shares the story of his career. Together, we explore his roots and track the realization of his potential while working for major global Jewish organizations.
As the son of a Brooklyn Rabbi, he credits his father for firmly establishing in him a deep love and respect for Jewish life from a young age. He studied in Israel during the First Gulf War, and later attended Yeshiva University.
“...then someone else goes, oh yeah, it’s latte!”
R’ Burg then found a way to satisfy his desire for meaning and purpose by volunteering at the National Council of Synagogue Youth (NCSY). Nine years later, he was made a Regional Director for NCSY, eventually becoming its National Director and the Executive Director of the Orthodox Union (OU). He shares heartwarming vignettes from his days there.
His next stop was at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a completely new challenge with very different objectives.
“There was just this sense of responsibility for the Jewish people that really spoke to me. And they lived it. They didn't just talk about it. They lived it. That was number one. And number two was the relationship with The Almighty.”
R’ Burg discloses what drew him to Aish HaTorah: the values, the goals, and the mission that spoke to him enough to shift his niche. As Chief Executive Officer of Aish HaTorah International he has navigated through exceedingly complicated management and financial challenges. Yet he is committed to building the organization as a worldwide leader in Jewish education, helping steward it on a mission to reach 3 million unaffiliated Jews via social media by 2030.
“God gave us the tool. He gave us Jewish wisdom to connect to him. So, we just have to make it available to folks out there. Albeit in the old days, discovery was three days and now I've got 15 seconds on a TikTok. So that's changed a little bit in terms of attention span, but we've got to be where the people are.”
Connect with Rabbi Steven Burg:
Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabbi-steven-burg-0b59a83
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/stevenjburg/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/RabbiSteveBurg
Connect with the host:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewsyoushouldknow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewsUShouldKnow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jewsyoushouldknow
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-koretzky-18b12217/
Amplifying 1,000,000 Gen Z Voices With Sophie Beren
Gen Z is the generation that comes after the Millennials and before Generation Alpha. Beginning birth years are the mid-to-late 1990s, and ending birth years are the early 2010s, according to researchers and popular media. Most Generation Z people are Generation X's offspring.
Generation Z has been nicknamed "digital natives" because they are the first social generation to have grown up with access to the Internet and portable digital devices from an early age.
Generation Z uses social media and other sites to strengthen and form new friendships. They interact with people they would not have met in the real world, and they become a tool for forming identities. The disadvantage of mobile gadgets for Generation Z is that they are less "face to face," and hence feel more lonely and excluded.
Enter The Conversationalist. Sophie Beren is a unifyer from Wichita, Kansas. She is the founder and CEO of The Conversationalist, the go-to destination for amplifying Gen Z voices.
From their website:
"The Conversationalist is a non-partisan educational platform empowering the next generation to break out of their echo chambers, have difficult conversations, and unify together. Inheriting a world of polarization, our community of 15,000 young people is committed to unifying across differences through our Gen Z Talk Show, "POVz," our digital network on the Geneva app, and our text line. Sophie was recently named "25 Under 25" by Social Entrepreneur's Magazine and "21 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2021." Her social impact journey began at the University of Pennsylvania, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and her Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Leadership. Sophie is dedicated to breaking open echo chambers and unifying the world, one conversation at a time."
TIME STAMPS:
4:22 Growing up Jewish in states with small Jewish communities
7:11 The Beren family's philanthropy tradition
9:23 Sophie's college experience and discovering an entrepreneurial path
12:09 Talking Broadway musicals
15:25 Sophie's experience at Penn
21:09 The creation of the Table Talk club at Penn and its outcomes
34:35 Figuring out what to do after Table Talk: creation of The Conversationalist
42:26 Why create a new platform for conversations instead of using existing social media?
46:28 What is The Conversationalist
51:18 How hate speech is moderated on the platform
53:59 Difference between left- and right-wing members on the platform
57:35 Shifting from non-profit to for-profit
Connect with Sophie Beren:
Website: https://www.sophieberen.com/
The Conversationalist: https://www.theconversationalist.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-beren-5287b971/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophieberen/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sophieberen?lang=en
Connect with the show and with host Ari Koretzky:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewsyoushouldknow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewsUShouldKnow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jewsyoushouldknow
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-koretzky-18b12217/
The Hospitality Guru & Jewish Futures Pledge Founder: A Conversation with Mike Leven
Mike Leven was immersed in Jewish life throughout his childhood in Boston. He attended shul and Hebrew school, spent his summers at Jewish camp, and played baseball at the YMHA. His parents worked hard, and tzedakah was a vital element of their Jewish identity.
Mike's successful hospitality career included the creation of the Holiday Inn Express brand and the reorganization of Days Inn of America, which transformed the company from a regional chain to one of the world's largest hotel corporations.
Mike has also established the Jewish Future Pledge (JFP), a national project he hopes will leave a distinct Jewish charitable legacy. The JFP encourages people to leave a percentage of their fortune to organisations and philanthropies that help Jews and Israel survive, as trillions of dollars in wealth are set to pass from one generation to the next over the next twenty-five years. Mike also wants youngsters to sign the Jewish Youth Pledge, which encourages them to support the Jewish community by making friends and participating in Jewish activities.
In this episode, Mike discusses his experiences in the hotel sector, how he effectively integrates tzedakah and business, the role philanthropy plays in Mike's life, and what drove him to launch the Jewish Future Pledge.
TIMESTAMPS:
4:12 Mike Leven's childhood
7:41 College years: from law school to communication school
12:30 Why did Mike dropped out of law school?
18:33 Mike's beginning with hospitality
22:59 How was Mike's involvement with the Jewish community during his journey
25:29 Moving to Vegas, the "world's capital of hospitality"
29:18 What did Mike learned about philanthropy from Sheldon Adelson and Bernie Marcus
38:15 How was the Vegas experience from the hospitality standpoint and from the Jewish standpoint
44:05 What is the Jewish Future Pledge and what inspired Mike to start it
56:17 Mike's new book about his life story: "Can't Do it yourself"
To Learn More About Mike Leven:
Website: https://jewishfuturepledge.org/mike-leven/
Connect with Ari:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewsyoushouldknow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewsUShouldKnow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rabbi.K
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-koretzky-18b12217/
Email: jewsyoushouldknow@gmail.com
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is CEO of the Bnai Zion Foundation and host of the "Good Faith Effort" podcast. Tune in for stories of the famous Rabbi Norman Lamm, how mission-drivenness makes every contribution count, and how the Jewish community can and should interact with friends and allies in order to bring its values out into the culture.
Connect with R’ Dr. Ari Lamm:
Podcast: https://thejoshuanetwork.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AriLamm
Writings: www.bnaizion.org
Connect with Ari:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewsyoushouldknow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewsUShouldKnow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rabbi.K
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-koretzky-18b12217/
ABOUT THE SHOW
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Podcast
Editing, mixing, and mastering: ZTF Studio (www.ztfstudio.com)
Audiogram creation by: Myha Sprifke and Zach T Fell of ZTF Studio
Podcast Transcriptionist: Myha Sprifke
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Daniel Shapiro is a University of Chicago Law School graduate. He has been a trial lawyer for many years and is a lifetime Chicagoan. He spends his free time reading and socializing with his grown children. His debut book, The Thin Ledge i,s a raw and real telling of coping with his wife’s severe brain trauma. He's currently working on his second book, a novel about an aging lawyer, late-career ambition, and ethnicity in a changing, awakened society.
In the The Thin Ledge, Daniel recounts the realities of living through his wife's mental and physical decline as a result of a dreadful illness in this very honest book. When Daniel’s wife, Susan, suffered a brain bleed and was told her prognosis was uncertain, he was a successful attorney in his early forties. The couple, stunned and with three small children, made the best of the next few years before a major second hemorrhage changed everything. Susan's physical abilities to speak, see, and walk were severely hampered. Mentally, she descended into sadness and underwent a significant personality shift.
In this episode, Daniel shares his experiences as a caregiver to his wife and how he was able to cope with the difficult diagnosis. He discusses how he looked to Judaism for help and why he chose his faith to find answers among the confusion and fear. He also talks about how his life transformed and the love, commitment, loss and resilience he faced throughout this profound period of his life.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Daniel’s early life and education
13:08 The power of authenticity and sharing personal experiences to make an impact
17:51 The amazing achievements of the Jewish community
21:07 Coping with news of a loved one being diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury
24:47 Losing yourself and your state of being
26:21 How did your life transform after the diagnosis?
30:27 The limitations of a caretaker
35:18 Calling on Judaism during times on confusion and uncertainty
42:26 What made you decide to look to Judaism?
46:15 Leaning on Judaism when dealing with death
49:29 The Young Leadership Award of The Brain Research Foundation
51:29 Gender bias and society’s reaction to a male caregiver
53:50 Where are you in your life now?
Connect with Daniel:
The Thin Ledge: https://www.amazon.com/Thin-Ledge-Husbands-Unexpected-Circumstances-ebook/dp/B09746NNQW
Website: https://danielpshapiro.com/
Connect with Ari:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewsyoushouldknow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewsUShouldKnow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rabbi.K
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-koretzky-18b12217/
ABOUT THE SHOW
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen is a spiritual leader who inspires others through his talks and speaking engagements, in addition to being the author of the transformational book “We’re Almost There,” and maintaining a therapy practice. Listen to his fascinating story, from his early days as a Rabbi through the joys and challenges of parenting a child with special needs.
As a Senior Relationship Officer at YACHAD, R’ Cohen is dedicated to addressing the needs of all Jewish individuals with disabilities and ensuring their inclusion in every aspect of Jewish life. His insightful, faith-based perspective to today’s real-world problems makes him a “Jew You Should Know.”
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Chuck Lichtman grew up on the hard-scrabble streets of Gary, Indiana, where he faced pronounced anti-Semitism that helped shaped his life path. He became a fierce advocate for civil rights - notably as the "Hanging Chads" attorney in the 2000 election, and eventually authored several books. His latest, due out in September 2021, is a thriller called "The Sword of David," and synthesizes his love of action with his passion for the Holy Land and yearning for peace in a difficult region.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Leah Cypess is a trained attorney, but has gained acclaim as a fantasy author. Published by Harper Collins and Random House, among other houses, Leah is an accomplished fiction writer and a wonderful example to aspiring Jewish authors today.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Evonne Marzouk is a long time environmentalist and newly published author of a fictional novel - "The Prophetess" - with spiritual messages and thought-provoking content. Her Bat Mitzvah gift Kickstarter campaign is launching shortly!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rabbi David Fohrman is one of the most creative, surprising Biblical scholars and educators today. His Aleph Beta site offers sophisticated material in popularly accessible packaging. R' Fohrman's insights are often breathtaking, and can be inspiring to attentive students.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rabbi Simcha Scholar founded and has led one of the most impactful and inspiring organizations in the Jewish world. Chai Lifeline, with its renowned Camp Simcha, among many other related initiatives, has been servicing children struggling with illness, and their families, for over 30 years.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rabbi Elchonon Zohn has dedicated his life to educating about the importance and beauty of Jewish burial, and assisting communities worldwide on best practices. His singular devotion to what is known as "chessed shel emet - kindness of ultimate truth" is perhaps unrivaled in the Jewish world, and a comforting profile during these bleak times.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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One of Israel's most renowned venture capitalists discovered he was Jewish after a water polo fist fight as a Hungarian teenager. Hear Dene Ban's incredible personal and professional odyssey, each by itself worthy of its own episode!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Jay Schultz is often referred to as the "unofficial mayor of Tel Aviv." As an oleh (immigrant) from the US at age 30, Jay is unrivaled in his passion for the Land and State of Israel, and his insistence on its singular potential to catalyze the Jewish future. Through his Am Yisrael Foundation - an umbrella group comprising massive Shabbat programming, Torah study groups, speakers series, political activism, and social service initiatives - Jay is changing the face of Tel Aviv...and the Jewish world at large.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rabbi Dov Yonah Korn is one of the most creative and innovative Jewish educators around today. Focused on the "Bowery" - an area in lower Manhattan near NYU - he services thousands of students and young professionals every year. Surprisingly, he was once an aspiring actor and a "Dead Head", traveling the country searching for meaning. He discovered it where he never imagined.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Shloime Zionce may be the most widely traveled Chassidic Jew on Planet Earth. Having been to dozens of countries - including many quite surprising for a Jew of his profile - as a travel writer, he has experienced life in a way few others, of any background, have.
Shloime was always behind a recent viral video series by vlogger Peter Santenello chronicling life in the Chassidic community, and viewed over 6 million times!
Follow Shloime and his adventures on social @Chusidel on most platforms.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
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A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Saul Blinkoff is a longtime Disney animator, as well as a director and producer well ensconced in the Hollywood scene. He is also a deeply committed Jew, and outstanding role model as one who can balance a career in elite film-making with higher priorities of Torah living. Saul recently launched his podcast, "Life of Awesome," available on all platforms, and hosts wide-ranging content on his website, http://www.saulblinkoff.com/
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Baruch C. Cohen is a multi-faceted man. The word "passionate" would describe him well: passionate as a litigator defending the needs of the downtrodden, and passionate as an advocate for Israel. But he also is a person of great faith and sensitivity; his daughter Hindy passed away years ago, and he has since written extensively on grief in the Jewish community.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Mendy Reiner grew up in Boro Park, NY and ran a commercial real estate business when suddenly and serendipitously he landed in the world of live kidney transplants. In the years since he founded Renewal he has helped facilitate scores of medically safe and transparently orchestrated donations, saving untold lives and reliving suffering across the Jewish world. Learn more about their work at https://www.renewal.org/.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Ola Sergatchov would be worthy of an episode based solely on her incredible Jewish journey - from discovering her Jewishness as a teenager in the Former Soviet Union through her travel to and transformation in Israel. Layer on her remarkable career as a foremost cybersecurity expert as a religious female - a double-minority in her field - and an even richer picture emerges.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Originally aired on 3/12/18, we are re-releasing this special episode as a tribute to the inestimably great Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski, zt"l, who just passed away on 1/31/21. We are devastated by his loss, and treasure the time we spent in conversation with him, exploring his life story and work. May his memory be for a blessing.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Yonatan Neril may be a minority voice within the observant Jewish community, but he is a passionate and powerful one. Marshaling scores of Jewish sources - meticulously outlined in his book, Eco Bible - he argues for a new attitude towards sustainability and environmental consciousness from within the confines of Jewish tradition.
Yonatan founded and directs both Jewish Eco Seminars and The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD).
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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When Rabbi Shalom Dovber Lipskar was sent to the beach town of Bal Harbour, Florida decades ago, it was nowhere near the bustling hub of Jewish life that it is today. In the years since, he built a beautiful community - spirituality, and in its majestic physical presence. Along the way, he also launched the ALEPH Institute, servicing Jewish prisoners and their families, as well as Jewish servicemen and women in the Armed Forces, with a dazzling array of offerings. Hear his extraordinary story - one interview spread across 14 months - in this week's episode.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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As the author of 38 published books, Bracha Goetz might be the most prolific children's writer in the Jewish world. She also recently released a book for adults: a searingly honest memoir about her own spiritual odyssey, and her early struggles with food addiction. Check out her Amazon author page.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Rabbi Aharon Rakeffet is a Torah scholar, author, historian and living embodiment of modern Jewish history. Above all, though, he is a rebbe (teacher): to thousands of talmidim (students) over a 62-year teaching career, and through his range of books, both scholarly and popular.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Jonathan (Yonason) Rosenblum is a prolific biographer, columnist and Jewish public intellectual. He has covered some of the most fascinating figures of recent Jewish history. And from his perch within the Chareidi/Ultra-Orthodox world, Rosenblum brings a refreshing and nuanced "critical" eye, challenging his adoptive community to be its best.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Nick Muzin is every Jewish mother's dream: he's a doctor AND a lawyer. He also happens to be a finance maven, political operative and passionate Jew. Learn about his exceptionally broad journey!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Rabbi YY Jacobson is the rare Jewish public figure who transcends conventional divides, speaks truth to power, and inspires thousands worldwide. Through his www.TheYeshiva.net learning platform, myriad lectures, and personal counseling, the scion of Chabad chassidut is lifting hearts and bridging divides.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Gabby Spatt was a successful young entrepreneur when her sister died tragically of an overdose. Gabby went on to become the founding director of the Blue Dove Foundation, promoting mental health wellness and awareness, addiction recovery and suicide prevention within the Jewish community. Learn more about their work at https://thebluedovefoundation.org/
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Dr. David Luchins spent 20 years as senior staff to Senator Daniel Patrick Moynahan, is the decades-long Dean of Political Science at Touro College, co-founded the NCSY Ben Zakai Society, and is a sought-after speaker on Jewish and political topics.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Natan Sharansky often jokes that while most politicians go from office to prison, he went from prison to office! A prisoner of zion, member of Knesset and then Jewish Agency head, Sharansky has been one of the most consequential world Jewish leaders.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Kelsey Osgood is a "Ger Tzedek" (Righteous Convert), widely published author, survivor of childhood anorexia - with a full-length book on the topic - and thinker. Her wide ranging conversation on this episode covers all of these topics, and more!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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We don't often think of Jews as an "indigenous People," but Ateret Violet Shmuel makes the convincing argument that in fact we are. In kind, she has cultivated connections with other such Peoples, in addition to general human rights work. Ateret brings us on her her journey through punk rock, aliyah, activism and more.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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The Jewish world has its cadre of social media "Influencers." Nikki Schreiber, founder and editor of Humans of Judaism, posts daily content aimed at inspiring the Jewish world - and the world at large - while highlighting vital causes and concerns of the Jewish People.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Yechezkel Stelzer has helped launch an IDF battalion for religious youth, a Jewish-themed TV channel (Hidabroot) in Israel, a campaign to engage committed Jews in education, and more. His most recent venture perhaps is the most sensitive and ambitious: a website/community geared towards addressing the challenges of internet and pornography addiction in the modern Jewish world.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Israel is an amazing, magical land. As a state, it is also notorious for its bureaucratic challenges, especially for new immigrants. Enter Chaim v'Chesed, a marvelous organization helping English-speakers navigate this web - whether related to health care, paperwork, travel, or any other aspect of life in the Holy Land. Its founder, Rabbi Paysach Freedman, is a tour d' force and passionate purveyor of kindness for so many of these needs, and more!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Joe Teplow is a tech entrepreneur, young philanthropist and promoter of institutionalized daily giving. As the founder of both Rebel Mail and Good Today, he synthesizes great business and great charity in a remarkably unique way.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Josh Hoffman had never been to Israel when he attended an Amazing Israel Birthright trip. He never left. Now, he has leveraged his broadcast TV background to found Izzy, streaming the best of Israeli-sourced content to the broader world.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Adina Lichtman was "only" a college student at NYU when she met Diego, a man experiencing homelessness in her otherwise upscale environs. A revelation she had in this encounter led to the founding of Knock Knock Give a Sock, a fabulous organization helping to sensitive people to the plight of homelessness by transforming "transactions" into "interactions." Adina's passionate and creative blend of cross-demographic meetings, community events and yes, sock donations, has catalyzed KKGS to prominence in the battle against homelessness, restoring dignity and hope to so many in the process.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Leah Aharoni is a business consultant, long-time Israeli olah, mother of seven, and much more. She is also the founder of Women For the Wall, a grassroots activist organization promoting traditional prayer roles at Western Wall. Her story is fascinating and, to some, perhaps provocative. Regardless of one's perspective, Leah forces us to think about how Israeli society functions, and how Jewish debate should be approached in a modern world.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Moshe Friedman grew up in a strictly Chareidi (Ultra-Orthodox) home in Israel, in a family with 42 straight generations of rabbis! He has remained fully faithful to these ideals, while also blazing a trail in the Israeli hi-tech world, offering access to talented men and women from his community. KamaTech, the accelerator and educational platform he helped create, is "changing the game" for chareidim in the Holy Land...and the Israeli startup scene along the way.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Janice Weinman has enjoyed a celebrated career in academia and administration, as well as a long history of Jewish volunteerism. In her current role as CEO of Hadassah, one of the largest Jewish organizations in the world, she leverages the prodigious skills she acquired over decades of experience, in service of Israel and the Jewish People.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
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A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Mitchell (Moyshe) Silk is one of the highest ranking officials in the United States Department of Treasury, as the Assistant for International Markets, with a special expertise in China. He is also a Chassidic Jew. Learn about his background, his nomination and his travels on this week's episode.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Raised in El Paso, Texas, Russell Robinson was an unlikely candidate to one day lead the Jewish National Fund. But as CEO of this massive and high-impact organization for over two decades, he has left his indelible mark on both the Land and People of Israel.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
When Stephen Flatow's precious 20-year-old daughter Alisa was murdered by Palestinian terrorists in 1996, he could never have imagined the decades-long journey he would commence to hold Iran accountable as a state-sponsor. The journey has brought him to the halls of power, and to audiences around the world through his presentations, columns and recently published memoir: A Father's Story- My Fight for Justice Against Iranian Terror. Of course, he and his family have been changed forever through this process.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Dr. Elizabeth Etkin-Kramer has turned her passion for early screening and genetic testing in to a fabulous, community based nonprofit called Yodeah. Hear her story today!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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In over 30 years of public service to the Jewish community, Richard Joel led two of the most important institutions in the broader Jewish world: Hillel International and Yeshiva University. His life story offers tremendous lessons in leadership, service and dealing with turbulent times.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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An expert on modern Jewish history. A tour guide both internationally and in Israel. And a popular Jewish history podcaster. Yehuda Geberer is all of these and more. Hear his amazing story - and stories - on this week's episode.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Sarah Rivkah Kohn lost her own mother as a nine-year-old girl. She has converted that experience into a passion for helping others in similar circumstances, founding LINKS and healing many broken hearts in our community.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Heather Dean, author of an eponymous recent memoir "Searching for Heather Dean," was a longtime celebrity interviewer. Today, living in Israel, she channels her media and productions talents for the good of the Jewish People.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Rudy Rochman is one of the boldest, most creative and refreshing Israel activists today. His unabashed promotion of his land and People, fused with his brilliant reframing of the issues, make Rudy a force for Jewish pride and an agent for change.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Yosef Mendelevich is one of the great Prisoners of Zion in the history of Soviet Jewry. With "Unbreakable Spirit" - also the title of his memoir - he conquered his oppressors, grabbed the world's attention, and built generations of students in the Promised Land.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Sharon Shalom's odyssey from Ethiopia to Sudan and ultimately to Israel in many ways embodies the story of Jewish history writ large. This doctor, philosopher and consummate Jewish leader offers a story of hope, persistence and achievement that represents so much of the broader Jewish journey.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Ever imagined a Jew in Tanzania? In this week's episode we meet that community's leader, an attorney, activist and very proud Jew in this east African country.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Alvaro Cassuto is a world-class conductor and composer. He is also a proud Portrugese Jew. Learn about his history, his culture, his music and his unique craft on this week's episode.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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When Yaron Bob was nearly struck by a Kasam rocket, he decided to utilize his love of metal-working to transform this instrument of death into a work of Judaic art, inspiring those with PTSD and many others in the process.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Chedva Kleinhandler is not your typical Bnai Brak Chareidi ("Ultra-Orthodox") wife and mother. While deeply committed to her religious lifestyle, she is also a marketing powerhouse who co-founded a company - Emerj - improving employee life at Fortune 500 and high-growth companies around the world.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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The title of Penina Taylor's memoir - The Full Circle Jew - describes her life quite aptly. Born to a Jewish family, Penina spent nearly two decades of her early life ensconced in the worship and spreading of Christianity. Her return to her Jewish roots made for a riveting tale, but also an object lesson in spiritual seeking.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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It would be difficult to imagine a person better positioned to observe and influence the Jewish People than Rabbi SuIi Eliav. As Director of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, he manages all of the activity - archeology, tourism, special ceremonies and much more - at perhaps the most consequential location in the Jewish world.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Sarah Hurwitz is one of the most gifted and accomplished speechwriters in the modern political world. As the primary writer for Michelle Obama - and previously for Hillary Clinton - she has had a front row seat to history unfolding, and played a role in shaping the public's understanding of it.
But Sarah is also a passionate Jew, and she recently focused her prodigious research and writing skills on learning about and publishing on Judaism; her book, "Here All Along," presents her argument for Judaism's relevancy and deep meaning in today's world.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Stuart Eizenstat has occupied some of the most prominent positions in America government over a half century of public service. From his perch, he also did a tremendous amount to support Israel and to bring succor to Holocaust survivors around the world. An attorney, ambassador, author and expert on a wide range of policy topics, Eizenstat is a true American patriot and a deeply proud Jew.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Rabbi Berel Wein has lived one of the most extraordinary Jewish lives in recent history. He is a rabbi's rabbi, a decades-long pulpit leader. But he is also: a Rosh Yeshiva, a historian with thousands of recorded lectures, a master orator, a film producer and a prolific author. Enjoy this conversation with an exceptional rabbi who has seen and done it all!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Zvi Gluck is a Jewish hero the community wishes it didn't need but it profoundly grateful that it has. A longtime social activist helping those suffering from addiction, abuse and other traumas, Zvi (co)-founded Amudim in 2014 to tackle these issues comprehensively. Today he is the go-to address for almost any imaginable struggle in the community, and has literally - both personally and through his organization - saved hundreds, even thousands, of lives.
Learn more at www.Amudim.org.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Tom Steinberg grew up in the rolling hills of Los Altos, California - Silicon Valley before it meant anything to the broader world. From Jesuit high school to Yale University to Stanford Business School, his secular academic credentials were top-notch, while his Jewish education lagged behind. A trip around the world - literally - sparked a journey that changed that balance, and ultimately led to a rich Jewish life of study and philanthropy. Along the road, he worked for the Tisch family - part owners of the New York Giants - and helped develop the brand new MetLife Stadium, among other projects. Tom also co-founded MEOR - for whom our host works - and was instrumental in its growth over his ten years as Chairman of the Board.
This week's episode is dedicated to the annual MEOR National Charidy 4-to-1 matching campaign. You can participate at www.olamigiving.org/meormaryland on 12/10 or 12/11/19. For all dates thereafter, you can contribute at www.meormd.org/donate.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Welcome to the special 100th episode of Jews You Should Know! This week we feature a brief interview with Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon.
In addition, we include well-wishes from a sampling of our previous guests, including: Jamie Geller (Ep. 5), Charlie Harary (12), Eli Beer (21), Jay Feinberg (23), Sivan Rahav Meir (35), Ashley Blaker (37), Kalman Samuels (46), Menachem Bombach (51), Noam Wasserman (66), Rachel Moore (67), Moe Mernick (78), and Beatie Deutsch (81).
Thank you for joining us on the JYSK journey!!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Benjamin Anthony is a fiercely proud Jew and Israeli whose military experiences and love of the land propelled him on a mission to represent his homeland around the world. The organization he founded, Our Soldiers Speak (www.OurSoldiersSpeak.org), brings emerging leaders to Israel, hosts symposiums on many facets of legal and political thoughts, and provides speakers to congregations and campuses all over. Benjamin is also the driving force behind the "New State Solution" (www.NewStateSolution.org), a creative initiative working towards peace in the Middle East.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin is a rare combination of erudite Jewish scholar and humorist, who takes ideas - but not himself - seriously. He authored a book called "Sin-a-gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought," but also issues quips and pithy observations on his Twitter feed and regular magazine humor column. In this conversation, we explore the divergent - but cohering - pols of Rabbi Bashevkin's personality, as well as his theories of education, his background, and his work as a professor at Yeshiva University and as Director of Education for NCSY.
Follow him on Twitter @dbashideas, and order Sin-a-gogue on Amazon or wherever books are sold.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
When a high school-aged Chaya Fishman founded a creative arts day camp for younger girls in her community, she displayed signs of her future entrepreneurial credentials. Today she works professionally in corporate law, but along the way founded the Jewish Women's Entrepreneur (JWE), a social venture supporting Jewish female business owners. Through mentorship, conferences and events around the country, Chaya's non-profit has offered know-how and support to scores of women at every level of business development.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
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A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Dina Kraft has spent a lifetime in journalism, working for some of the most esteemed names in the industry. Her career pinnacle, though, may be the podcast she hosts under the auspices of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., called The Branch. Fusing her passion for Israel, shared society, reporting, and audio, this year-old podcast brings the sounds and stories of mutual Jewish-Arab engagement in Israel to the listener in a riveting manner. Her goal is to bring hope and new, multi-dimensional perspectives to a profoundly fraught situation...and to educate and entertain in the process!
Search for The Branch on Apple Podcasts, Google, SoundCloud, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Roy Neuberger grew up the scion of a celebrated Wall Street family, but bereft of Jewish education or identity. Several decades of existential angst led him to discover his faith, encountering the legendary Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis along the way. He eventually authored a series of Jewish books across several genres, and he and his wife lecture regularly around the world.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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The trial against OJ Simpson was a flashpoint in modern American history, touching on themes of celebrity, racial tension, justice and privilege. Often forgotten in these proceedings were the victims: Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, the latter a 25-year-old Jewish young man originally from Chicago. Now, 25 years later, his sister Kim opens up about her childhood with Ron; her life during and after that heart-wrenching period; the 10-part podcast series, Confronting O.J. Simpson, she recently released about these experiences; and her decades of victims' advocacy since.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Ken Feinberg has mediated or arbitrated almost every major tragedy in recent American history. From 9/11 to the Virginia Tech shooting to the BP oil spill, he has been charged with establishing equitable processes for compensating victims, and helping ease families' burden during their most vulnerable moments.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Chaim Bruk is a man worthy of at least two podcasts: one for his role as the "Chief Rabbi" of Montana, and another for his - and his wife's - exceptional experience as adoptive parents of five amazing children. We've crammed it into one mesmerizing conversation that will inspire and educate on a host of crucial issues.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Jewish life is expensive. Through Mesila, the organization he founded, Shmuli Margulies has made it his life mission to ensure that this reality does not overwhelm families. His commitment to financial education and sensible budgeting and saving has offered thousands of people worldwide peace of mind and a reprieve from financial hardship, helping them build a brighter and more hopeful financial future.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Scott Shay was leading a thriving life of banking and philanthropy. He decided it wasn't enough: he noticed a dearth of sophisticated responses to the contemporary and bold atheism movement, and ventured to remedy that through five years of exhaustive research. The result, In Good Faith, is a magnum opus addressing the most central questions of the long standing debate around God and religion.
Scott is also the founder of Signature Bank and a deeply engaged community member who earlier authored Getting Our Groove Back, focused on the challenges on modern American Jewish life.
Learn more about Scott and his writings at www.ScottShay.com
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Yehoshua Pfeffer is a community rabbi, rabbinical judge and Torah scholar; he is also a professor of law at Hebrew University, former Israeli Supreme Court intern, founder and editor of the Tzarich Iyun journal, and director of the Israeli division of the Tikvah Fund. These disparate descriptors are quite unusual for an occupant of Chareidi Israel, but position Rabbi Pfeffer uniquely as a representative to the broader world, and an agent for internal change.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Yoram Ettinger has been a champion of the American-Israeli relationship for decades, first as a civil servant in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., and later as the founder and director of the Second Thought Foundation. Yoram's expertise is wide-ranging, but he is particularly well known for his deep research in the area of Arab demographics, and its surprising implication for the future of Israel as a Jewish state.
Yoram's work can be found at www.theettingerreport.com, and he is active on social media under his name as well.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Eli Glaser peaked at 300 pounds. As a rabbi and community role model, he knew he had to "practice what he preached" when it came to self-control and a more elevated approach to eating. So he did, working his way through OA, and eventually founding Soveya, a leading provider of healthy eating information in the Jewish community. Check out their work at www.Soveya.com.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Few people can claim to have rolled multiple high-demand careers into one personal journey, but Anthony Moshal has been a physician, online-gaming mogul, real estate investor and venture capitalist. His most prized role, though, is as a philanthropist, investing in the future of orphaned Jewish children in the former Soviet Union, and in the Jewish education of disaffected youth around the world.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Sol (Shloime) Weridger runs one of the most interesting companies in the Jewish world. Outerstuff is a leading provider of sportswear - jerseys, youth-wear and more - for most of the major sports leagues in the United States. He is also a deeply committed Jew, focused very much on the themes of integrity and Jewish values. Through his interface with commissioners, franchise owners and the titans of the sports apparel world, Sol creates a kiddush Hashem (sanctification of G-d's name), in all of his business affairs.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Ann Koffsky is an author, illustrator, editor and publisher of Jewish children's books, averaging a book per year for several decades! She is also an activist promoting the inclusion of women's images in religious publications.
Follow her on Instagram @JewishArtByAnn, or on the Web at www.annkoffsky.com. Also see her work for Behrman House - www.BehrmanHouse.com - and it's children's picture books imprint at www.ApplesAndHoneyPress.com
Her advocacy work is featured www.FrumWomenHaveFaces.com, offering pictures of illustrious Jewish women and a page of jokes!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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From her post as a psychologist on the Australian "Today" show, to her recent engagement in the mountains of Toledo, Spain, Jackie (Engel) Glaser has led a fascinating life. Her great passion - empowering young Jewish student leaders, as Director of Global Leadership for OLAMI - is an outgrowth of her own experiences, and has already brightened the firmament of Jewish campuses and communities around the world.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Elie Horn is a Brazilian real estate magnate. He is also one of the most passionate philanthropists in the Jewish world, dedicated entirely to combating assimilation and offering young Jews the gift of Jewish education. Along with the Wolfson family, Mr. Horn founded Olami, a worldwide network of organizations in over 20 countries committed to this noble mission. Learn more at www.Olami.org.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Beatie Deutsch is not only the "fastest woman in Israel," but also the fastest to attribute her success to the One Above. As an Orthodox woman and mother of five, Beatie transcends stereotypes and is on a mission to transform public perception of what the women of her community can accomplish, while preserving and promoting her most sacred values. An aspiring Olympian, Beatie is now sponsored by the Israel government and Nike, and has been featured in countless media outlets for her groundbreaking race times and victories, recently becoming the first Israeli woman to win an international race, in Riga, Latvia. She does it all in traditional garb, and a very un-traditional approach to spreading Jewish awareness.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Most people - gratefully - cannot imagine the pain of losing a child under any circumstances, much less in a brutal terror attack while he is still a young boy. Yet we also cannot imagine the strength of character and the spiritual power necessary to transform that grief into a plan of action aimed at growth and healing for fellow victims of unspeakable tragedy.
Rabbi Seth Mandell, along with his wife Sherry, turned the most terrible experience of their lives into a catalyst to help thousands of families: children and parents of bereaved families who needed a sympathetic ear, a warm hug, a few days respite, a summer camp experience...anything that would help them cope with and emerge from their common pain.
The Koby Mandell Foundation - www.KobyMandell.org - is a living testament to the undying spirit of a young Jewish boy, and to the unprecedented courage of his parents and those who have chosen life and meaning over bitterness and hatred.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Doron Sheffer has played basketball at a level few people - much less few Jewish people - ever attain. Through his years as a star at the University of Connecticut, and in Israel for illustrious teams such as Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem, Sheffer expressed his immense talents on the court. Off the court, though, he was traveling a spiritual journey that eventually led him back to his own Jewish roots, and to a life-after-basketball spent instilling values into the next generation of Israelis. Through his books, clinics, speaking engagements, holistic healing center and other ventures, Sheffer hopes to bring his light from the "world of the Torah" to every corner of Israel society, promoting health, passion and peace in every context.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Moe Mernick has been an actor, author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, Torah teacher and more in his life and career. These accomplishments would be exceptional for anyone, but far more so for one who suffered his whole life from a debilitating stutter. Moe eventually came to see this challenge as a mountain to conquer, and in fact became the catalyst for his later achievements. He chronicled this journey in his 2016 book, The Gift of Stuttering, and continues to write, create, connect and inspire around the world.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Fertility - or its opposite - is not a subject considered by most people...until they encounter it. Today, nearly one in seven children is born through various interventions, and Jewish couples worldwide need guidance, support, and material assistance navigating the labyrinth of options and emotions involved in this process. Puah is a remarkable institution, based in Israel but with partnerships worldwide, offers the full gamut of resources, plus broader support on topics related to Jewish intimacy. Its English Speaking Section Director is Rabbi Gideon Weitzman, and he joins us on this week's episode to share his own personal background and his efforts within this life-giving organization.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Few people in the world - much less the Jewish world - can claim to have produced videos viewed tens or hundreds of millions of times, but Meir Kalmanson (a.k.a. Meir Kay) has done precisely that with his creative and uplifting productions. A lifelong Chabad chasid, Meir has fulfilled his mission as a "lamplighter" in a distinctly modern way, capitalizing on social media and other technologies to spread happiness, meaning and kindness around the world.
View his work at meirkay.com or by searching his name on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and elsewhere.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Spirituality and psychotherapy aren't always thought to go together, but for Dr. David Rosmarin, who runs a department at Harvard Medical School's Mclean Hospital and a series of outpatient clinics across New York, the two disciplines are greatly connected. Drawing on his own personal challenges with anxiety as a young adult, Rosmarin has pioneered academic studies and designed modalities built around the role that spirituality can play in mental health.
As the author of "Spirituality, Religion, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A Guide for Clinicians," Rosmarin has also trained many up-and-coming mental health professionals to integrate spirituality into their practice, further enhancing the reach of this critical work.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
As a traveler, surfer, mountain biker, meditator, Torah teacher, and personal growth coach, Yom Tov Glaser has experienced a wide variety of what life has to offer. He spends his life now helping others plumb the depths of their inner selves, catching their own "waves" and expressing their unique Jewish souls.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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A winding life path and Jewish journey led Shira Gura to an aliyah story and to the creation of unique system for emotional growth. The "Getting UnStuck" method helps people move through and past challenges they encounter in everyday situations, forging a deeper understand of themselves and connection with their spiritual core.
Visit Shira's website, www.ShiraGura.com, for information on her method, links to her own podcast, and more.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
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A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Few people can claim to have seen as much of the world - or immersed in as many of its cultures - as Dov Ber Cohen. Spending six years in the "East" - engaged in meditation, silence retreats, days-long fasts, martial arts and more - Dov Ber sought enlightenment and happiness. He ultimately made his way to Jerusalem where he discovered a Judaism he never knew existed. Today, he devotes his life to writing and teaching Jewish newcomers and veterans alike about the spiritual messages present in their own legacy.
Dov Ber's first book, Mastering Life, is forthcoming. Learn more about it - and about him - at https://www.dovber.org/
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Chaya Hinda Allen grew up in Liverpool, England, married a Chassidic man from Austin, Texas, and moved with her young family to a fledgling community called Beitar, half an hour outside Jerusalem. In the decades since, she has pioneered a methodology to help (mainly women) find their connection with G-d and channel His love for their own emotional development. Jewish Positive Thinking - as she's dubbed her approach - has impacted thousands of women throughout the world, promoting an authentic Jewish perspective to emotional healing.
Learn about her work at www.ChayaHinda.com.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance!
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Yaakov (formerly Jake) Lehman has studied Mandarin in China, founded music festivals in Santa Barbara, and traveled to over fifty countries in his highly eclectic life. It wasn't until he re-connected with his Jewish roots, though - via "the Mexican Mafia, Mick Jager, and the Highway 405," as he describes it - that he found his own balance, and ultimately chose to share that with others.
As founder of The Wisdom Tribe, Yaakov hobnobs with wellness executives from Google, Facebook and other major corporations in a quest to bring Jewish wisdom to the mindfulness space. He also has launched a movement - complete with its own app - to connect the broader Jewish public with the timeless treasures of his heritage in ways that promote healthy, centered and intentional living.
Visit WisdomTribe.global, or Google "Yaakov Lehman Wisdom Tribe" to learn more!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Hillel Fuld has built an entire brand - and career - as the consummate connector. An aficionado of all things tech, Hillel began vlogging - covering companies and products - years ago, steadily building a serious following. Along the way, he became: a formal or informal strategic advisor to hundreds of emerging companies; a brand ambassador for major international corporations; a middleman between investors and growing startups; a lecturer at conferences worldwide and prolific speaker for groups visiting Israel; and ultimately a founder of his own recent enterprise.
While Hillel doesn't sleep much, he does spend every night with his family, insisting on the sacredness of family time. He also represents the Jewish community with great integrity both online and in the halls of corporate tech power.
Hillel's "no strings attached" approach to giving is a breath of fresh air in a space where relationships are often commodities to be monetized rather than opportunities to assist others in need. His forthcoming book on the subject is sure to offer many more counter-intuitive nuggets amplifying this theme.
Find Hillel Fuld across social media, including his active Twitter (@HilzFuld), Instagram and Facebook feeds.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Debbie Kodish came to Israel with a limited Hebrew and quickly entered the world of high finance as one of its only female participants at that time. Her rise through the investment banking world mirrors the country's development as a center of foreign investment, and as an environment far more hospitable to both immigrants and women.
In time Debbie redirected her prodigious financial acumen and fundraising skills towards MEOR, a leading provider of identity-forming Jewish education for students on leading college campuses, and young professionals across the United States. MEOR is also the full-time professional home of our host, marking this as a special episode in the Jews You Should Know collection.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Rachel Moore, an American oleh and passionate Zionist, as well as an innovative businesswoman, is trying to "change the conversation (around Israeli settlement) through profit." A longtime public relations professional, she more recently founded the first co-working space in Judea & Samaria, with the dream of attracting business development in this neglected area in Israel's ancient heartland. Rachel is a renaissance woman, raising a large family while create real change on the ground in vital parts of the Holy Land.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Noam Wasserman lives in Boston - where he was a longtime, wildly popular Harvard Business School professor - but works in Los Angeles. And while he regularly traverses the country, he also straddles the dual worlds of business development and Jewish commitment.
As an academic, Wasserman has researched the challenges faced by founders of new enterprises, and shared his findings with thousands of students, among them many founders-in-waiting. Along the way he has authored several books, including a volume titled "Life is a Startup," applying these traditional business lessons to broader human contexts.
Ever community-minded, Wasserman was the founding chairman of the board of a new Jewish high school in Boston, and advises individuals, companies, and non-profits on the healthy practices that will enable them to survive and thrive beyond their nascent "founding" stages.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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It might be easier to list the things Shea Rubenstein isn't than those he is. A construction professional and real estate developer, Shea is also a veritable chessed (kindness) machine. Under the aegis of his JCC of Marine Park (Brooklyn), he has launched an astonishing number and array of social services, including job training and placement, mentorship, food rescue, anti-hunger programs, computer proficiency clinics and much more. He is also a musician - instrumentalist, composer and singer - to boot; his most recent album is a collection of Yiddish songs dedicated to Holocaust survivors, which he distributed free of charge to this cherished but aging population.
Shea organizes conferences for business professionals of all stripes, and we sat down in November 2018 at the Hilton Hotel in Staten Island, capping off the day-long TribeWorks event. This gathering was unique in that it coalesced over a dozen Jewish job service organizations, leveraging their joint resources and connections to present exceptional speakers and programming to several hundred eager participants.
Shea Rubenstein is a force in business and philanthropy, but at his core is the ultimate mentsch, generous with his time, resources and expertise in supporting many emerging entrepreneurs and others along their respective journeys.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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When a young, newly minted rabbi Emanuel Feldman stepped off the train in Atlanta, Georgia in 1952, he could not have imagined that he would change the trajectory of that Jewish community, or of his own family legacy. But a nearly 40-year rabbinical career there, augmented by a national leadership profile as educator of Tradition Journal and author of best-selling Jewish literature, cemented Rabbi Feldman as one of the most influential American rabbis of the twentieth century.
Now living in Israel and still writing, speaking and educating even decades after "retirement," Rabbi Feldman delights our listeners with his charming anecdotes and stories of a life in service of the Jewish People.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Mois Navon grew up surfing in southern California. But a series of fortuitous encounters led him to a richer Jewish life, aliyah (immigration) to Israel, and ultimately involvement in a small tech startup called MobileEye. Sixteen years after joining that enterprise, it boasted the largest exit - a 15.3 billion dollar sale to Intel - in Israel's robust startup history.
Along the way, Mois also became the "rabbi of MobileEye," an ordained rabbi and prolific Torah teacher, as well as a public speaker for visiting groups learning about the Jewish State's entrepreneurial culture.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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The Salad Trail is one of the most underrated tourist attractions in Israel: a living example of the Zionist dream to "make the desert bloom." Uri Alon, its pioneering founder, embodies that dream, and has dedicated his life to this growth, and to sharing this beauty with others.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Yehudit Abrams would have been a most unlikely candidate to be living and working in Jerusalem, but nothing about her life journey has been ordinary. Born to a devoutly Quaker mother in Idaho, as early as age ten Abrams began her restless search for spiritual truth. An astounding series of events led her to a Boise synagogue, and to Jewish mentors who nurtured her burgeoning interest in Judaism.
Abrams was also a brilliant mind, and at various times studied medicine, engineering and, of course, ranching!! A gifted cellist as well, her unprecedented variety of talents and interests make for a story both colorful and inspiring.
In recent years, Abrams pioneered MonitHer, a state-of-the-art detection apparatus that, when launched, will dramatically improve the monitoring of early-stage breast cancers and provide invaluable aid to diagnosticians and physicians in the field.
For her latest work, Abrams was awarded a prestigious grant from WeWork, and is enrolled at the Mass Challenge accelerator. Hear about her dramatic personal odyssey and inventive achievements in this week's episode!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Miriam Schwab's life story reflects that of many olim (immigrants): ambivalent, halting beginnings eventually give way to a mature and successful Israeli life, filled with professional accomplishment and the pursuit of big dreams.
Growing up in Toronto, Canada, Miriam was always enamored with "tech" - early computers and the various coding languages that powered them. Eventually she found a home in the Word Press community, becoming one of its greatest experts, and among the only females with that designation.
A web development company she started earned her a steady living, but she had designs on something much more ambitious: creating lighting fast, impenetrably secure and environmentally friendly web services. Her new company, Stratic, does just that, and she is quickly driving it towards broad commercial viability.
In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover the topics of the vicissitudes of aliyah; the Israeli - and Jerusalem - startup scene; the challenges faced by women - and particularly religious women - as founders; and much more. Miriam is brilliant but unpretentious, ambitious but warm, and a sterling model of the new economy in the Jewish State.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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It was 3 AM on an otherwise ordinary Thursday night when Racheli Fraenkel and family received a knock at their door that would change their lives. Their eleventh-grade son, Naftali, had been returning home from his boarding school along with a friend, Gilad Shaar, but never showed up. Within hours authorities realized that these two boys, along with a third - Eyal Yifrach - had been captured by Hamas terrorists.
The 18 days that followed were a whirlwind of activity, with the entire Jewish world gripped by the news of the missing "Three Boys." #BringBackOurBoys became a rallying cry for prayer gatherings, social media campaigns and a nearly unprecedented outpouring of love and display of Jewish unity.
Tragically, the three youngsters, it was later learned, had been murdered in the first moments of their capture. But the actions and sentiments their story triggered profoundly impacted the Jewish world.
Racheli Fraenkel is a private, soft-spoken woman, a Torah teacher and mentor to many other women as a yoetzet halacha (Jewish legal advisor in areas of family law). Through this experience, however, she has chosen to share widely and publicly of her own process in navigating this profound loss. Along the way, she has inspired - though she herself disdains the term - thousands of listeners and observers. Her dignity, humility, honesty and vulnerability have drawn people to hear and learn from her. Jews You Should Know listeners are now privileged with that same opportunity.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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In our final of the journalism mini-series in the Israel Live Podcast Tour, we encounter Zvika Klein, Diaspora reporter for Makor Rishon. Zvika has spent years covering the Jewish world that exists beyond the Holy Land's borders, and bringing those stories to its denizens within.
Zvika gained notoriety - and a viral YouTube credit - when he filmed himself walking for ten hours through the streets of Paris wearing a kippah (Jewish head covering), documenting the anti-Semitic sentiment he experienced.
But that was one of only many fascinating stories he has brought to readers around the world. Our wide-ranging discussion, from his apartment in the heart of Jerusalem, touched on a variety of complex issues facing the country and its relationships to Jews outside of Israel. Worth a listen for anyone who cares about the Jewish State and values its place in the firmament of world Jewry.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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In his own words, Gil Hoffman was "made in America with all Israeli parts." A Chicago native with Israeli parents, Gil always knew he would return to his homeland, and fell in love early on with journalism and political coverage. He is now one of the most senior reporters working out of the Knesset, covering the intriguing world of Israeli governance for the Jerusalem Post, the world's Jerusalem-based English-language daily.
Gil has also traveled the world - including all 50 U.S. states! - speaking on college campuses and at other gatherings representing a pro-Israel perspective. He appears regularly on many TV outlets, including the Arab Al-Jazeera, offering his unique insights there as well. Gil has covered every major political event in the last 20-plus years, met countless prime ministers and high-ranking officials, and brought an exceptional standard of journalistic professionalism to a dynamic and challenging reporting landscape.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Growing up as a teenager in Toronto, Nechemia Coopersmith was always a truth-seeker. So when his older brother Eric went off to study in Israel, he naturally determined to learn more, and ultimately discovered a similar path, counter-cultural for its time but authentic in its fidelity to ancient roots.
The Internet era dawned as Coopersmith was in the middle of a career in Jerusalem of formal and informal education and outreach. Though completely ignorant of its inner workings, he intuited its immense potential to reach Jews worldwide on a scale and in a scope never before possible.
Educating himself, gaining the blessing of legendary Aish HaTorah founder Rabbi Noach Weinberg, assembling a small team, and securing a half-million-dollar seed grant from a Los Angeles philanthropist, Coopersmith began building what became one of the highest trafficked Jewish sites on the World Wide Web. Today Aish.com services over 1 million visitors each month, and Coopersmith harbors ambitious designs to bring this "lean and efficient" media staple to the next level.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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Eli Paley grew up with rich family history - the son of a survivor and a long-standing scion of Jerusalem aristocracy. Early love of Torah story fused with business interests, and Eli found himself at the helm of the fledgling Mishpacha Magazine, which he ultimately catalyzed into a media empire. In more recent years, he founded the Haredi Institute for Public Affairs, a multi-disciplinary think tank aimed at offering research-driven solutions to this population's most vexing challenges. In that role, he is helping change the conversation - and the perception - surrounding a prominent and growing demographic, and with it, Israeli society at large.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Few individuals have made the impact on Israeli society - and in particular on healing the divisions between the religious and secular populations - than has Tzili Schneider. Born into a Chassidic family in the ultra-Orthodox enclave of Mea She'arim, Tzili nevertheless grew up amidst incredible warmth and inclusiveness, in an open home that often found guests sleeping in her own bed!
In time, Tzili established an organization that has paired thousands of people to study together, and most notably has developed programs within the elite pre-military academies with outstanding results. She continues to dream, hoping to establish mixed community centers to promote dialogue and connection, and to expand her vision across the world.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Moshe Kaplan took a circuitous route to the Land of Israel: an acclaimed physician and medical author specializing in complementary medicine in San Francisco, CA, he eventually found his way back to both Judaism and the Jewish Homeland.
In the years since, he has championed unity among Jews, and written several books aimed at this goal. Now, he runs the Be A Mentsch project, a series of initiatives promoting intra-Jewish dialogue and the performance of kind deeds without regard for differences in observance or politics.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
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A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Israeli society comprises many different constituencies, and the complexities that emerge are legion. Religion and state issues, conflicting values around the army and the Zionist project in general. All of this and more often silos the population, and fractures a nation that could benefit immensely from solidarity.
Since the 1970s Gesher has stepped into this breach, creating initiatives and programs that promote dialogue, understanding and unique solutions to Israel's thorniest internal challenges. Its long-serving Chairman of the Board, Daniel Goldman, has the passion and optimism needed to drive the organization forward. Hear his story of professional achievement and dedication to Jewish unity in this episode.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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With a rich family background of survivors and passionate Jews, the backdrop for Shlomo Ra'anan's revolution in Israeli society was set decades ago. Drawing on this heritage, Ra'anan has made it his life mission to supply every Israeli kibbutz, moshav or town with Jewish resources and infrastructure. Placing rabbinic families in communities, building synagogues, and establishing partner-study programs for over 10,000 people, he has bridged gaps and brought Jewish connection in ways few others have matched. Ayelet Hashchar functions now in 167 locations around Israel, with more on the horizon.
Riki Siton is a Bnai Brak-based mother of eight who somehow also runs the women's division and the Chavruta (study partner) program. She herself has befriended a famous Yediot Acharonot columnist, and their ongoing - albeit unlikely - relationship itself has made news, and forms a template for the mission of Jewish unity the organization represents.
Learn more here: https://ayelethashachar.org/en/
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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Menachem Bombach was raised in an extremely religious neighborhood in Jerusalem, but jokes that he "immigrated" to Israel at the age of 20, which is when he first began speaking Hebrew, in addition to his native Yiddish!
A lover of people, and frustrated by a perceived lack of educational opportunities in Israeli ultra-Orthodox society, Bombach became the ultimate reformer from within - working with established and mainstream families to enhance academic learning and disrupt the cycles of poverty often present in many such communities.
Along the way, he taught himself Hebrew and English, earned multiple degrees, opened several schools, received education prizes from the Israeli government, helped pioneer a Chareidi division at the famed Mandel Leadership Institute, and gone "viral" for his Yom Hazikaron (Israel Memorial Day) ceremony with Chassidic pupils. Watch that tribute here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsaJXHKF5Cg
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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Joseph Gitler grew up as a nice Jewish boy, and a Zionist, in Manhattan, NY and later Teaneck, NJ. His career path as a lawyer, first in the U.S. and then, after making aliyah, in Israel, was proceeding nicely, until he noticed a gaping void in the Israeli charitable sector: the absence of a food bank or food rescue and recovery program, which exist all over the world.
Leaving his career as an attorney, Gitler threw himself into the task of remedying that problem, and in the years since he has built a towering edifice of charity, benefiting the environment, thousands of volunteers, 210 recipient organizations, and of course the nation's poor.
With a $15 million annual budget, Leket distributes fresh produce and prepared meals with a wholesale value of over $50 million dollars, and a retail value much beyond that. In a single year, they deliver 45 million pounds of fruits and vegetables and 3 million cooked meals, utilizing over 60,000 volunteers and a professional workforce over 100 strong.
Visit www.Leket.org to learn more about this amazing organization, the man who founded it, and ways you can visit, volunteer and get involved.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Avraham Leventhal was a Torah teacher and a technical writer before entering the charity world. But shortly after making aliyah twelve years ago, he assumed the directorship of one of Israel's most unique charitable organizations. L'maan Achai promotes a vision of "Smart Chessed" - creating sustainable models of self-sufficiency, and ending the poverty cycles in families, transforming generations.
Please visit https://www.lemaanachai.org/en/
Dedicated to the memory of Ari Fuld, H"yd. Please have him in mind when making any donations or getting involved.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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While still living in South Africa, Issie Shapiro was already an activist for people with special needs, raising funds for their housing and care. When he realized a lifelong dream to make aliyah - following his daughter Naomi, who had married an Israeli and settled in the Holy Land - he intended to perpetuate that passion in his new home country.
However, tragedy struck, and Issie passed away while on vacation in the United States, leaving his family - now all in Israel - bereaved, but driven to express his dream.
Ultimately, Naomi, a social worker, established a center - Beit Issie Shapiro - in his name, and its services quickly tagged it as a trailblazer in the field. Its impact spread throughout the country, influencing legislation and helping change the status of people with disabilities in Israel.
Today, the BIS directly impacts 8,000 people each year, and influences over half a million globally through its advocacy and training in partnership with the UN and many individual countries. The beautiful facility in Ranaana houses its core programs, and served as a wonderful backdrop for this inspiring conversation.
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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As an innocent Jewish youth in Vancouver, Canada, and later as a rabbinical student and aspiring scribe in Israel, Kalman Samuels could never have imagined the life-changing events that awaited him. When he and wife Malkie welcomed their second child, Yossi, to the world forty-one years ago, they looked forward to a bright and normal future; but after a tainted batch of vaccine rendered Yossi totally blind and deaf, they entered an unprecedented chapter as a family.
As an eight year old boy in a school for deaf children, Yossi encountered a dedicated teacher who helped him - for the first time - learn to "read" symbols in his palm, opening him to the world of communication. Soon afterwards he learned to communicate synthetically, and at that moment Kalman's wife Malkie committed to dedicate their lives to alleviating the isolation and anguish that other special needs families experienced.
The couple first launched a modest after-school program, which grew into an impressive Jerusalem center with a variety of programs for special children and their families. After years laboring in this field, they catapulted their venture - Shalva, which literally means "serenity" - to an entirely new sphere, constructing a 220,000 square-foot, $63 million world-class structure dedicated to servicing every conceivable need of the special needs population, as well as to bringing the notions of inclusion - and reverse inclusion - to levels unforseen prior.
Today Shalva is a global leader, a destination for children and families from all over the country, and a resounding testament to the fortitude of one special young man, and his remarkably driven parents.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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Doron Almog hunted the Munich Olympic terrorists, was the first soldier to land in the raid on Entebbe, and ultimately rose to head the Southern Command in the Israel Defense Forces. But nothing in his storied military career could prepare him for the birth of his severely impaired son, Eron, in 1984.
After mourning the loss of what he had always expected and hoped for, Almog eventually shifted gears, and began researching options to treat and care for his child. He discovered a culture ensnared in shame, and a population terribly under-serviced. Thus began a 30-year journey to improve the lives of children and adults with severe disabilities.
He could sense his son - who never uttered a word in his life - crying out to him: "Abba (father), you freed the hostages in Entebbe, but they were held only for one week; I have been a hostage every day of my life!" With that impetus, he built an incredible residential village in the Negev - part of the Aleh network - and forever transformed not only the care of, but the attitude towards, Israeli society's most disadvantaged members.
For this and more he was awarded the Israel Prize, the state's highest honor, in 2016. Hear and learn from this amazing military and social warrior.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Few individuals can juggle a high profile legal career and one of the most consequential lay positions in the Jewish community, but Mark (Moshe) Bane does precisely that. As both Chairman of the Corporate Restructuring division of Ropes and Gray and President of the Orthodox Union, Bane synthesizes his roles as a professional and activist with sophisticated aplomb. Enjoy his unique blend of aspiration, advocacy and idealism, and be inspired to do more for the Jewish People!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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As a young girl growing up in Rockland County, NY, and as a student at the University of Michigan, Meredith (Englander) Polsky never imagined she would one day be running a national organization advocating for and training about children with disabilities. But after a chance encounter with one special child on the first day of Camp Ramah one summer, she had a "light-bulb moment" that catalyzed a dream and a journey.
Today, Matan runs an incredible array of training programs for Jewish educators across the spectrum, helping ensure that every Jewish child finds a place in the Jewish classroom and an approach to Jewish learning that will resonate in his or her unique language.
Meredith co-founded Matan and, with a dedicated team of colleagues, drove its growth and evolution over the past two decades, resulting in an acclaimed enterprise, still the product of one young woman's irrepressible vision.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Izzy Ezagui grew up in a regular Jewish family in Miami, Florida. But his adult life has been anything but "regular"; while serving in the IDF, a rocket attack destroyed Izzy's arm. He knew, however, that his life would not be derailed, that he would not only resume living but would return to once again serve his country. After intensive rehab and quite a bit of persuasion, Izzy found himself back in service, and in fact elevated his skills and his unit status to become a special forces sharpshooter.
Today Izzy lives in Los Angeles, pursuing a career as an actor and screenwriter. He often highlights themes of determination and overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds, a reflection of his own improbable life journey.
His memoir, "Disarmed: Unconventional Lessons from the World's Only One-Armed Special Forces Sharpshooter," can be found on Amazon or wherever books are sold.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Sarah Stern considers herself shy and unassuming, but when it comes to Israel she is a fierce warrior for truth and righteousness. A lifelong Zionist, who worked in major pro-Israel organizations, ultimately determined to strike out on her own to promote messages she wasn't hearing elsewhere.
Along the way, she has encountered great defenders of Israel both within and without the Jewish community; her annual "Rays of Light" gala deliberately honors courageous non-Jews - including Arabs and Muslims - who go against the tide in their writing or activism, offering perspectives that promote Israel as a beacon of democracy and light.
Sarah embodies these values no less, and has earned a broad following behind her passion and unwavering, unapologetic commitment.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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A product of mainstream Jewish schools on New York's Lower East Side, Marvin Hier was an unlikely candidate to launch a global movement memorializing the Holocaust and combating anti-Semitism. But after a promising career in synagogue rabbinics and high school education, an empty building and a call from Frank Sinatra changed it all.
Hear Rabbi Hier's riveting tale of growth and passion: from his charming New York childhood, to his pulpit in Vancouver, and ultimately to the gilded streets of Hollywood, where his impact blossomed. Whether delivering an invocation at the Trump inauguration, to attending the Israeli Embassy dedication in Jerusalem, to building a massive new museum center in the Holy City, Rabbi Hier has remained busy building a better world and ensuring the flourishing of the Jewish people and oppressed peoples the world over.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
Listen here for information about the Jews You Should Know Summer 2018 Israel Podcast Tour.
Support the tour here: https://www.gofundme.com/manage/jysk-israel-podcast-tour
And recommend guests by contacting the show: jewsyoushouldknow@gmail.com.
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Ruchie Freier's conventional religious background did not foreshadow the activism and professional achievements of her adult life. But to hear her passionately describe her life and community, it is precisely those values that have galvanized her in these activities.
As the first female chassidic judge elected in New York - and perhaps worldwide - she has been a trailblazer for years, helping kids-at-risk in the community, founding an all-female EMT brigade, and a host of other projects.
In this conversation, we cover these amazing initiatives, her reception in the broader chassidic community and her aspirations for the Jewish People.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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As a student at UCSB in the 1990's, David Cygielman would never have dreamed he would one day be running one of the most active young Jewish organizations in the world. But a "chance" encounter with then-80-year-old psychiatrist, inventor and philanthropist Morris Squire (OBM) altered his trajectory and set in motion a revolution in young adult Jewish programming.
Moishe House currently operates at over 100 locations in more than 20 countries, and growing. In this wide-ranging conversation, learn how it all started, about the young man who dared to dream and the iconoclastic older man who supported him in the process. Learn also about the existential challenges Moishe House faced in 2008, and the vexing process of transformation from a feel-good "mom-and-pop" to an international force with broad organizational needs.
This is a story that is both charming and inspiring, and its central character, David Cygielman, continues to write his next chapters in a quest to enhance the Jewish landscape.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Ashley Blaker grew up in a traditional Jewish home in the London suburbs, attending a private school and eventually Oxford and Cambridge as well. Along the way, he stoked his interest in writing and performing comedy, ultimately earning his big break at the BBC, where he worked alongside some of the most eminent comedians in the country.
Ashley later came out from "behind the camera" to develop his own performances, built largely around observational humor of the Jewish community. Dressed as he is in traditional Jewish garb, his unique style and self-deprecating manner disarms and delights audiences from across the Jewish and even non-Jewish spectrum.
As of the original recording date, Ashley is embarking on his most ambitious project to date: a 5-week run directly off-Broadway, in the heart of the entertainment district. For tickets visit Ticketmaster or call the box office directly at (212) 921-7862. And of course, you can find his material on YouTube, Facebook and elsewhere online.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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The son of an Ivy League professor with an early penchant for Wall Street investing, Greg Zuckerman never imagined he would one day be writing about stocks and not trading them. But through a circuitous series of personal events - including stints planning banking conferences, organizing college campus tours and writing for an obscure financial trade journal - he eventually found his unique calling.
Zuckerman has spent a career breaking stories, profiling colorful characters - including Donald Trump and Bernie Madoff - and demanding integrity in a beleaguered industry. He has also published fascinating books, together with his teenage son, focused on today's greatest athletes and the adversity they have conquered on their roads to achievement.
Enjoy this week's conversation with a passionate and accomplished journalist at the world's financial paper of record.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Sivan Rahav-Meir is a true anomaly in Israeli society: a popular TV news anchor, commentator and columnist, but also a fully and publicly observant Jewish woman. Growing up in the upscale Tel Aviv suburb of Herzaliya, Sivan had a penchant for interviewing others from the age of six, beginning with her classmates and teachers, and eventually branching out to broader society.
She became a "child star," appearing on youth programs, interviewing prime ministers and celebrities, and already worked professionally in the field while still a teenager. Around that time, she also discovered a passion for her Jewish roots, which until then had remain unexplored.
As she matured in both her faith and her career, Sivan eventually came to see her calling in the changing world of "new media" as synthesizing these twin passions, and she began teaching and speaking on these topics. Quickly, her daily Torah posts - since compiled in to a book named #Parsha - went viral, and her weekly Jerusalem Parsha (Torah Portion) class attracted over 700 live participants, with many more followers online.
Along the way, Sivan has pioneered a new model of public discourse about Judaism, and "mainstreamed" many topics previously not addressed in some corners of Israeli society. While maintaining her role as a popular news reporter and writer, today Sivan speaks around the country and around the world, sharing an infectious message of unity and optimism, anchored to a timeless Jewish harbor.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Taglit-Birthright Israel is perhaps the most successful modern Jewish program, having to date brought over 500,000 Diaspora Jews to visit Israel for life-changing experiences. Its CEO and professional visionary, Gidi Mark, joins us this week for a deep-dive into the inner workings of this revolutionary organization. Along the way, we learn about his past and his passion for making the Jewish world a better place.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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As one of the most decorated generals in the Israel Defense Forces, Maj. General Meir Klifi-Amir has served his country and his people for almost four decades, rising steadily in rank from his youthful beginnings in the Paratroopers. Perhaps the only Israeli general also married to a general, General Klifi, as he is affectionately known, is as invested as one can possibly be in the fundamental values of service and protection.
After several terms as national security advisor to consecutive prime ministers - Olmert and Netanyahu, General Klifi finally entered the private sector, only to once be pressed in to service: this time, to head the FIDF. Founded in 1981, this organization currently raised nearly $130 million to support Israeli soldiers through a variety of programs ranging from educational support to building facilities on bases to assisting lone soldiers. General Klifi, currently based in New York, oversees this massive operation - his wife by his side as a volunteer leading a newly formed Women's Division.
In this week's episode, learn about his upbringing, his service, his current role, and his dreams for the Jewish People.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Any supporter of Israel will recognize the name Ron Dermer. As Israel's ambassador to the United States, he has represented the State and its Prime Minister - his long-time mentor Benjamin Netanyahu - with tremendous skill and passion.
In this interview, Ambassador Dermer shares his personal story as a youngster in Miami, Florida, a college student at the University of Pennsylvania, a graduate student at Oxford, and a political operative working in Israel under Natan Sharansky and eventually Netanyahu himself. He thoroughly expresses what Israel means to him, and how his current distinguished role allows him to broadcast those sentiments to the world on a daily basis.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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What is a nice Jewish boy doing flying down an Olympic ice-track, competing for the Israeli National Team in the obscure sport of Skeleton? In AJ Edelman's view, at least, redefining what it means to be a Jew in sport, defying near-impossible odds and generating tremendous pride for his country.
Born and raised in Boston, MA, a hockey goalie growing up and through his university days at MIT, AJ was always a gifted athlete. But not until a chance encounter with his high school alumni director and a confluence of exceptional events did he determine he could change the perception of and landscape for Jewish athletes.
In this hour-long conversation, we discover what it takes to learn an entirely new sport, from scratch, and in a matter of several years to rise to its highest echelons of competition, earning respect and representing Israel valiantly along the way.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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As a second year law student, Bob Diener dipped his toes into the entrepreneurial waters, finding a niche in the travel industry. He never looked back. In the 30 years since, Diener, along with partner Dave Lipmann, founded Hotels.com and later GetARoom.com. With Torah Judaism as his template, he found a way to both do well and do good - building trust with employees and customers, supporting myriad organizations through his philanthropic work, and authoring his "Biblical Secrets to Business Success." Join us us for a wide-ranging conversation about business, Jewish ethics, education and philanthropy.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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The Nobel Prize is regarded as the pinnacle of scientific achievement in almost any discipline. Unless you are Brian Keating, a brilliant astro-physicist who nearly won the Prize, and now stands as one of its fiercest critics, advocating for reform.
Brian Keating, a professor at UCSD, began his astronomical career as a 12-year-old "principal investigator" - gazing into space through his $80, Sears-purchased telescope, funded by a generous grant from the "M-O-M Foundation." From there, he blossomed into one of the generation's most acclaimed cosmologists, crafting complex experiments at the South Pole and nearly solving one of the most contested questions in the origin-of-the-universe debate.
An Alter Boy in his youth, then affirmed atheist for many years, Keating later became a committed Jew with great respect for religion generally.
His book, Losing the Nobel Prize, chronicles his story and transformation, while also sharing his critique of what the Prize has become and what it's doing to science and to young scientists.
Losing the Nobel Prize will be available beginning in April 2018 at the books home site - http://amzn.to/2sa5UpA - as well as at Amazon.com or wherever fine books are sold.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski may be the individual most responsible for destigmatizing mental health and addiction treatment in the Jewish world. Author of 84 (!!) books on psychological topics as well as innumerable titles on Jewish wisdom, he is one of the most widely-read and admired personalities in the global Jewish community.
In this episode, Dr. Twerski takes us on a journey through his childhood in Milwaukee, his early psychiatric work and founding of Gateway Rehabilitation Center, his passions and writings, and concerns for the future. It is an honor to hear from this Jewish national treasure and, despite some audio challenges, his unique voice comes as both rich and rewarding.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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The name Alan Dershowitz conjures images of OJ Simpson, Natan Sharansky, and many other famous personalities and cases. After hearing this interview, it will also remind you of a brilliant but restless young mind in post-War Brooklyn, a first-in-his-class Yale Law School graduate, a 50-year Harvard professor, a passionate defender of Israel and advocate for domestic judicial reform, a Jewish socialite with friends including Benjamin Netanyahu, Robert Kraft and Larry David and so much more. Enjoy Dershowitz's reminiscences about a rich Jewish upbringing and a lifetime of larger-than-life encounters and legal accomplishments!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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It's not often you meet someone who has attended or taught at Harvard, Oxford, Stanford, Princeton and MIT...but that is precisely what Jeremy England has done in his young career. Already hailed at the "next Darwin" for the implication of his work on "origin-of-life" theory, he is much more interested in the "next mitzvah" than such sensationalist or speculative projections.
Growing up in New Hampshire to a Survivor mother and Lutheran father, Jeremy was culturally but not religiously educated. However, encountering "naked hostility" towards Israel while studying at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, he began learning Hebrew, visiting Israel and examining the intellectual underpinnings of his Jewish roots.
Today, Jeremy England is an associate professor of physics at MIT, and one of the brightest young minds in the firmament of elite academia. He is also a committed and passionate Jew, whose love of Torah wisdom shines through in this remarkable interview.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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With an initial release date in the month of Adar - Judaism's most joyous, containing the holiday of Purim - what a great time to introduce our audience to Rabbi Gavriel Friedman, a.k.a. "Rav Gav," one of the most humorous Jewish educators around. Anchored in the Old City of Jerusalem at Aish HaTorah, Rav Gav has regaled thousands who have passed through his classes with brilliant comedic wit, laced with timeless Torah wisdom.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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As a serial entrepreneur, podcaster and best-selling author, Daniel Gefen has accomplished beyond his wildest dreams as a young man growing up in London. In this rich and authentic conversation, Daniel shares his joys but just as importantly his failures, childhood challenges, and life philosophies. Anyone looking to launch a business, find meaning in life's myriad pursuits or find a platform for his or her voice will gain immensely from this episode.
For more about Daniel and his work, check out his book, The Self-Help Addict, available on Amazon. It also contains his contact information, and he welcomes listeners reaching out to him. The Gefen Media Group also welcomes those seeking to find their voice in podcasting or other outlets.
Find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Help-Addict-Information-Transformation/dp/1981930450/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518464495&sr=8-1&keywords=the+self-help+addict Or his website: www.DanielGefen.com ----------------
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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As a young, ambitious college graduate on the brink of law school and a promising career, Jay Feinberg's life was turned upside down with a cancer diagnosis. His only hope, long-term, would be a bone marrow transplant, which the doctor compared to finding a needle in a haystack. There simply weren't enough Ashkenazi (or any) Jews registered to make it likely for him to find a match.
A typical Jewish mother, Mrs. Feinberg refused to allow her son simply to wither away, instead galvanizing the community to hold drives worldwide until Jay's match would be found. Along the way they identified matches for hundreds of other people, but not for Jay...that is, not until the very last person on the very last drive held for him, a young woman named Becky Fabisoff (now Keller).
In this episode, you will hear not only Jay's amazing story, but also how he transformed that tragedy into an unbelievable for the Jewish community, building its largest bone marrow registry, currently approaching 350,000 members. In its 20-or-so years, Gift of Life has grown into a major international enterprise, saved thousands of lives and influenced cutting edge medical procedures.
As a bonus feature, we were privileged to interview Becky to get her version of the story as well. Her own faith and activism are a credit in their own right, and we can find great inspiration in her urging us all to value each act of kindness we perform in this world.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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Although he bears the name of his illustrious and saintly grandfather, the current-day Rabbi Aaron Kotler took a circuitous route back to the institution his family created. Spending years teaching in Jerusalem and studying in the Catskills, he eventually returned to as President of what is now the largest yeshiva (institute of Torah study) in the United States - and possibly the world.
In this conversation, Rabbi Kotler shares his passion for the study of Torah by all Jews and for the importance of Judaism as a moral voice to the world. He shares charming vignettes of encounters with esteemed politicians and change-makers in broader society, and discusses the values and challenges associated with building great institutions.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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Rarely do we encounter a person whose own life has led literally to the saving of thousand of others'. In our conversation with Eli Beer we meet just such a man: his groundbreaking venture, begun at just 16 years old, has revolutionized emergency care in Israel and around the world.
In this episode, hear Eli describe his witnessing as a child of a bus bombing; his saving of the life of a Holocaust survivor using just his cloth kippah; his founding of a grassroots movement that now encompasses over 4,000 volunteers in Israel responding to over 1,000 emergencies each day. Along the way, Eli has brought together the most disparate parts of Israeli society: Jewish and Arab, religious and secular.
This episode is a MUST LISTEN for anyone interested in Israel, health care, Jewish unity, social entrepreneurship and passionate, creative Jewish leadership.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg was a young father when he received the call every parent dreads. His toddler daughter passed away a short time later. Years later, he found a profound way to channel his grief by directing Camp Simcha, a camp for children with cancer. In that role, he discovered that the marriage between martial arts and ailing children could be a transformational one, thus beginning the Kids Kicking Cancer revolution.
Today deployed in dozens of locations around the world, the program - instructing people to "breathe in the light and breathe out the darkness" - has also been applied to military veterans suffering from PTSD, obese children and those with various other maladies.
And in a unique but critical twist, the children come to see themselves as teachers and heroes, lighting up with the world as they practice the program principles and impart them to others.
"Rabbi G" has poured his life into this fascinating mission, which continues to grow in many directions. Learn more at www.kidskickingcancer.org.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Rabbi Cary Friedman is one of the most unique and interesting rabbinic personalities in the Jewish world today. An electrical engineer by training, Rabbi Friedman found his calling as a Jewish outreach professional and teacher of Torah.
A lifelong Batman aficionado and memorabilia collector, he parlayed his hobby into a successful Jewish outreach career at Duke University and a book, "Lessons from the Batcave."
He later become a more traditional congregational rabbi, but soon after found himself as a "spiritual trainer" for the FBI and eventually other law enforcement agencies. His book "Spiritual Survival for Law Enforcement" has become a must-read in the law enforcement community, and a template for courses taught in Quantico and elsewhere.
A prolific author, Torah teacher and distiller of ancient ideas into modern language, Rabbi Friedman has a story as rich and varied as his own passions and interests.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Nissim Black may have grown up in the Jewishly-populated Seattle suburb of Seward Park, but his early life could not have been more distant from those surroundings. Raised around pervasive drug-addiction and gun violence, in the bosom of burgeoning African-American hip-hop culture, the man now named Nissim counted stops in Islam, Christianity and Messianism along his religious journey. Ultimately, he landed in Judaism, currently residing in Jerusalem and producing soulful music, emerging from a heart that, in his words, "burns for Hashem." In this thoroughly frank interview, Nissim Black shares his exceptional story.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Alan Veingrad was the not-so-little engine that could. Standing at 6’5” and nearly 300 pounds, he was a raw but high-potential football player relegated to a Division II program for college, then cut by two NFL teams before finally getting his chance as a Green Bay Packer. He eventually went on to win a Super Bowl with the dynastic Dallas Cowboys of the early 1990’s.
Along the way, Alan encountered Jews who reached out and cared, and found camaraderie among the small cadre of Jewish NFL players. After retiring, he deepened his Jewish bonds significantly, for the first time engaging in serious Jewish learning, going to Israel and traveling the world to speak about his unique “Jewish in the NFL” experience.
More recently, Alan has been working for AIPAC, translating the ethos of coaching and mentorship into a practical program that is training tomorrow’s development leaders within that hallowed organization. His passion and competitive streak remain as powerful as ever.
Learn more about Alan Veingrad or book him to speak by visiting www.AlanVeingrad.com.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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David Weiss's road to Jewish observance and Hollywood success was not a straight one. Born in a sparsely Jewish California town, young David became attracted to the Church, and lived for years as a passionate - even evangelizing - Christian. In parallel, he employed his creative talents within this religious world, until eventually venturing more widely into Hollywood.
Meanwhile, several "chance" encounters - including one with a Jeish animator in Ireland - stirred David's Jewish soul, and he began a long trek home. Along the way, he enjoyed box office successes with movies like All Dogs Go to Heaven, Shrek 2, Rugrats Chanukah and more.
David takes us on a captivating and humorous journey, demonstrating at once why he is both a spiritual role model and exceptional Hollywood talent.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Nachum Segal was destined for radio. From his early childhood days announcing sports scores in the privacy of his home, to his collegiate moonlighting at Yeshiva University's campus radio station, he got an early start, and never looked back. His rich, mellifluous bass have served him faithfully as a host and as the MC of note at Jewish events over the years.
Nachum's career has now spanned nearly four decades, having spent 34 years at WFMU NY before branching out to launch his own independent network, the Nachum Segal Network (NSN).
JM in the AM, Nachum's signature morning show, has become a "must listen" Jewish communities in the NY/NJ area, and now more broadly with the advent of digital technologies.
It is a treat to "interview the interviewer," learning about his passion for this evolving medium and the influence he has had and should continue to have for years to come.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Nathan ("Nat") Lewin is one of the country's most renowned constitutional attorneys, having argued numerous cases in front of the Supreme Court. Many of these cases have been precedent-setting and involved major Church-State issues. Others have involved famous - or infamous - politicians and news-makers.
In Part II of this two-week episode we explore more of Nat's legal philosophy and continue to probe his career for noteworthy cases and lessons.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Nathan ("Nat") Lewin is one of the country's most renowned constitutional attorneys, having argued numerous cases in front of the Supreme Court. Many of these cases have been precedent-setting and involved major Church-State issues. Others have involved famous - or infamous - politicians and news-makers.
In Part I of this two-week episode we explore Nat's background - with fascinating history tied to the salvation of 2,000 Jews - and begin to explore his legal philosophy and some of the more interesting legal episodes of his career.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Dr. David Pelcovitz has been practicing psychology for almost 40 years. The scion of a long line of rabbis and having served in a wide variety of professional capacities, Dr. Pelcovitz is uniquely position at the intersection of Jewish community and clinical research.
In this conversation, we explore his background, love of empiricism, and passions within his line of work. Dr. Pelcovitz shares generously on the virtues of Positive Psychology, his world travels to places like Tsunami-struck Sri Lanka and his work with abuse and trauma victims. Displaying what might be a surprising degree of hopefulness and optimism. Dr. Pelcovitz inspires listeners with his comprehensive knowledge and exceptional devotion to his patients and the community at large.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to supprt this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Charlie Harary is today one of the most sought-after religious and motivational speakers in the Jewish world. But he wasn't always religiously motivated or inspired himself. It took a special mentor to ignite his passion and propel him to "own" his own spiritual journey.
After time at Columbia Law School and a stint in "Big Law," Charlie moved through the worlds of venture capital and ultimately real estate investment. Simultaneously, he began volunteering for the youth group NCSY and developing his reputation as an inspiring speaker.
In this conversation, we cover Charlie's professional philosophies - including the "myth of balance," the "power of win-win business deals," and the value of "crowd-sourcing life" - as well as his personal and spiritual aspirations ("growth is about a maturation to material"). We also explore his media productions - including viral videos, a radio show and podcast, an upcoming book and a feature length film about G-d and spirituality. Charlie's interests are diverse and he brings his special passion for each subject to the fore in this enjoyable interview.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Allison Josephs was eight years old when a personal tragedy sparked an existential crisis that lasted years, resolving itself through an intensive Jewish search. Flashing forward, Allison found herself an unwitting ambassador of Orthodox Judaism to the press and in the emerging environments of YouTube and social media. She formalized these efforts in an organizations, Jew in the City, featuring an annual Orthodox All Stars banquet and videos, but also behind-the-scenes advocacy efforts to improve the community and to assist those struggling to find their place in it.
In this interview, we discuss Allison's background, plus JITC's genesis and maturation moving beyond idealized projections, while maintaining a proud and positive stance. We also explore her celebrated relationship with TV celebrity - and neuroscientist - Mayim Bialik, who has become an observant Jewish spokeswoman of her own renown.
For those listening live, this podcast is being released in the week leading up to the Fifth Annual Orthodox Jewish All-Stars awards banquet, taking place November 5th, 2017 in New York City. See more here: http://jewinthecity.com/ojallstars/
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Rabbi Ben Zion Klatzko began his career as a 21-year-old Brooklyn rabbi. After suffering the tragic, untimely death of his younger brother Gavriel, a 28-year-old outreach rabbi in South Africa with a remarkable young footprint, Rabbi Ben Zion determined to do more, and moved with his growing family to Los Angeles to launch educational programs at UCLA. That venture soon expanded to USC and other So-Cal campuses, and ultimately to his role as North American Senior Manager for Olami, which brought him back to New York to oversee campus programs around the country.
In the interview, Rabbi Klatzko describes the legendary Shabbat table his family has since established, welcoming 60-100 Jews of all stripes every week...even posting tents in their backyard to accommodate the crowds! Ultimately this led to his creation of Shabbat.com, a premier Jewish social network, connecting host families with prospective Shabbat guests, as well as matching singles and offering a global Jewish community to its members.
Rabbi Klatzko shares his passion and future dreams in this wide-ranging conversation. And he freely shares his contact information so that anyone - not just world-famous scientists like the one he describes meeting - can get in touch.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
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Rabbi Warren Goldstein was both the youngest and first native-born ever elected as Chief Rabbi of South Africa. In the thirteen years since assuming that post, he has engaged at every level of South African Jewish and civic society. His crowning achievement perhaps has been the Shabbos (or Shabbat) Project; what began as an initiative to encourage South Africans to observe one Shabbat all together on a single Friday-Saturday, has mushroomed into a global grassroots movement spanning over 1,300 in 95 countries and 10 languages.
In this interview, Rabbi Goldstein discusses the Shabbat Project, of course, but also describes his ascension to the Chief Rabbinate, meeting Nelson Mandela, thoughts about Apartheid and other insights into the state of the Jewish world.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Ari Bergmann may be one of the most unique and iconoclastic interviewees imaginable. In many ways, he is a walking paradox: a prolific hedge fund principal who is also a prolific Torah scholar; a product of classical yeshiva institutions who embraces - and now teaches, at the Ivy Leagues no less! - academic Talmud study; a rationalist with deep appreciation for Judaism's esoteric wisdom.
Yet, to hear him tell it, there is no contradiction at all. Beyond mere "harmony" or "synthesis," Ari Bergmann insists on "consilience" - a symbiotic coupling of putative opposites that results in an "emergent experience." Certainly, his own life models this ideal, and he is bullish on others' abilities to reach this transcendent state in their own as well.
In this episode, Ari takes us through his childhood in Sao Palo, Brazil, his early education in the great Torah centers of America and Israel, his professional achievements on Wall Street, and ultimately his academic pursuits at Columbia University and beyond. Hedge Fund principal, rare Judaica collector, esoteric and exoteric Torah scholar, and now Ivy League professor...Ari has a story worth hearing and a message worth absorbing for every listener.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Longtime Senator Joe Lieberman is one of the nation's most accomplished politicians, and also one of its most visible observant Jews. In this wide-ranging conversation, Lieberman cover a many topics, including: his childhood and grandmother's early Jewish influence; formative event like the elections of John F. Kennedy and the Martin Luther King Jr. march in Washington, D.C.; his own religious odyssey while at Yale University ("Sometimes you make big decisions that are really quite simple"); the therapeutic value of loss; pollster's Stanley Greenberg's "prophetic" advice; his shocking Senate victory; the question he has never been asked; the vice presidential campaign on the Al Gore ticket; the impact of his Sabbath observance and his book on that topic, The Gift of Rest (I think in the end that writing that book on Shabbat will be one of the most significant thing I've accomplished in my life."); what he's doing in his "retirement" (spoiler alert: A LOT); and his outlook on the future of the Jewish people ("I'm an optimist...I think the Jewish people is an eternal people.")
Appropriately, this is Episode #7, as Lieberman's signature book and proudest quality has been his Sabbath-observance.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Malcolm Hoenlein is the Executive Vice President of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. Beginning with his leadership at the forefront of the Soviet Jewry movement, Mr. Hoenlein has traveled the world advocating for oppressed and endangered Jews - and all minorities - for the past 50 years. As the head of the largest umbrella organization in the Jewish world, he has successfully balanced disparate interests and agendas by promoting a unifying agenda. A staunch defender of Israel, Mr. Hoenlein has met with presidents and world leaders in an attempt to consolidate support and publicize the righteousness of the pro-Israel cause.
In this episode, Mr. Hoenlein describes his personal background and ascension to his current position; relates some wonderful anecdotes of meetings with prominent religious and political leaders; and leaves us with a wonderfully inspiring closing message: "Not everybody can do everything, but everybody can do something to change the world."
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Jamie Geller grew up in a traditional Jewish home, but struggled to find her Jewish identity as she attended journalism school at NYU and made her way as a producer for CNN and HBO, working on such estimable shows as The Sopranos.
Jamie eventually blossomed as a Jewish woman and correspondingly shifted her creative talents towards the kosher cookbook industry. A self-professed culinary luddite as a newlywed, Jamie eventually distinguished herself by popularizing recipes that were tasty and presentable but also accessible to the average working person.
Along the way, Jamie also became a spokeswoman of sorts for aliyah (moving) to Israel, as she chronicled her own family's journey in real-time on YouTube and via her blog. Her content suite now includes a series of best-selling books, a website hosting thousands of recipes and stories and a vast variety of food- and Jewish-related content.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Ari Schonbrun was on the 78th floor of Tower 1 in the World Trade Center, heading towards his Cantor Fitzgerald office on the 101st floor, on the morning of Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, when a blast shook the building and transformed his life. In this riveting discussion, Ari shares the story of his heroic efforts (my description!) on that morning, and what has changed for him in the years since. His book, Miracle and Fate on 78, published in 2011, outlines his story in great detail, and was the capstone of a years-long post-9/11 speaking odyssey. Having recently retired from Cantor, Ari now dedicates himself full-time to motivational speaking, writing and non-profit work.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
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Robert (Yisrael) Aumann was born in pre-war Germany, moved with his family to New York and eventually ended up in Israel, where he has been a professor of economics for over 50 years at the Hebrew University, and founder of its Center for the Study of Rationality. Professor Aumann was awarded the 2005 Nobel Prize in Economics for his pioneering work in the field of game theory.
In this enlightening conversation, Professor Aumann shares his early life story; explains (in layman terms) what "game theory" actually is, and which disciplines it connects to; and even shares what his favorite board game is! Of course, he also tells the wonderful story of receiving the Nobel Prize at a ceremony in Stockholme, Sweden, making a Hebrew blessing at the central banquet, and watching the Israeli flag fly high above his hotel there. Professor Aumann is surely a Jew You Should Know.
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
Lori Palatnik has spent three decades in service of Jewish communities around North America and the world. Her most recent and most ambitious enterprise - the Jewish Women's Renaissance Project, often dubbed "Birthright for moms" - has revolutionized the Jewish adult education world, opening up opportunities to women (and now their husbands), and by extension their entire families, to new vistas of Jewish learning and experience.
JWRP's unique recipe comes in the form of partnerships with countless existing Jewish organizations - often several in a single city - including outreach programs, Federations and others.
Lori shares with us her personal life story and odyssey into committed Jewish life, her professional evolution, the charming story of JWRP's genesis over a brainstorming session at a private chalet in Utah, and her dreams for its expansion in the years to come.
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
Eric Fingerhut joins us for a fascinating conversation covering his life journey and professional arc as a United States Congressman, The Ohio State University Chancellor and President of Hillel International.
Eric shares amusing anecdotes - such as his role in the Cleveland Browns departing town - as well as more poignant reflections of hearing Nelson Mandela address a joint session of Congress, and standing on the White House lawn for the signing of the Oslo Accords.
Eric also tackles head-on his dreams of Jewish unity, his passion for collegiate Jewish life, and the challenges he faces at the helm of the world's largest organization dedicated to this population.
Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org.
Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook.
Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!
Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com.
A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.