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You Are What You GiveWhat Is Your Second Kidney? A Conversation on Intent, Purposeful GivingWhat would make someone voluntarily donate a kidney?Not for publicity.In this episode of You Are What You Give, I sit down with Dr. Zev Gershon - a physician, attorney, a rabbi and generous philanthropist - to explore what it means toi give withoiut losing anything.We discuss:Why he chose two demanding professions — medicine and lawWhether certain careers are inherently “giving”The moment he moved from giving resources… to giving a kidneyHow to identify your giving purposeWhether he has ever second-guessed a giftAnd how he measu...
2026-02-1838 min
You Are What You GiveWhy the Best Fundraisers Don't Chase Gifts: J. Paul Fridenmaker on
Relationships, Posture and TrustMost people think fundraising is about asking for money.In reality, it’s about something far more personal:Your posture.Your relationship with wealth.And whether you can sit across from a successful person with respect. Not suspicion, insecurity, or resentment.In this episode of You Are What You Give, I’m joined by J. Paul Fridenmaker, a longtime major-gifts leader and coach who has spent decades working with faith-driven donors and fundraising professionals.And whatever your own faith background may be, this...
2026-02-1039 min
You Are What You GiveThe Human Side of Congress With Congressman Michael Cloud: How Texans Give Episode 4/4This is the fourth and final episode in our How Texans Give miniseries, and we close it by stepping inside the human side of Congress.In this conversation, Avi Zimmerman sits down with Congressman Michael Cloud to talk about something rarely discussed in public life: how to serve without losing yourself.This conversation goes deeper than party lines, diving into the value system of selfless leadership.Congressman Cloud reflects on:The difference between seeking power and being willing to carry responsibilityHow trust...
2026-02-0240 min
You Are What You GiveHow Philanthropic Foundations Decide What to Fund:
How Texans Give (3/4) with Dr. Victoria SarvadiMost people assume that philanthropic foundations fund projects. Behind the scenes, they’re often funding people.This is Episode 3 of 4 in our How Texans Give miniseries. In this conversation, Avi Zimmerman sits down with Dr. Victoria Sarvadi, who together with her husband leads the Nathaniel Foundation.Victoria offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how foundations actually make decisions:Why trust often matters more than pitch decksHow systems and structure support lasting impactWhat it means to be a sponsor of someone else’s visionWhy some idea...
2026-01-2547 min
You Are What You GiveHow Texans Give: The Lone Star Ladies on Land, Legacy, and Quiet GenerosityIn the first episode of our How Texans Give series, Avi Zimmerman is joined by Revis Daggett and Lashawn Wardlaw McIvor - two Texas ranchers, businesswomen, and community leaders , soon to launch their own podcast titled The Lone Star Ladies.This conversation explores giving as a way of life. From multi-generation ranching families and life shaped by the land, to small-town communities where people show up quietly and consistently, Revis and Lashawn reflect on a culture where responsibility, faith, and generosity are deeply intertwined.They share stories about:Ranching as...
2026-01-2049 min
You Are What You GiveAngel Poorman Turned a World War II Army Base Into a Crisis Relief Center: How Texans Give (Ep. 2)In World War II, U.S. Army soldiers trained in Abilene, Texas before being sent to Europe, including units that would later help liberate Holocaust concentration camps.Decades later, that same land was purchased by Angel Poorman and her husband, Norman, transforming Camp Barkley into an international base for disaster response, leadership training, and community-centered giving through the United Rescue Alliance https://www.unitedrescuealliance.org/.In this episode of You Are What You Give, part of our How Texans Give series, we explore how faith, humility, and listening shape...
2026-01-2055 min
You Are What You GiveHow Texans Give (Ep. 1): The Lone Star Ladies on Land, Legacy, and Quiet GenerosityIn the first episode of our How Texans Give series, Avi Zimmerman is joined by Revis Daggett and Lashawn Wardlaw McIvor - two Texas ranchers, businesswomen, and community leaders , soon to launch their own podcast titled The Lone Star Ladies.This conversation explores giving as a way of life. From multi-generation ranching families and life shaped by the land, to small-town communities where people show up quietly and consistently, Revis and Lashawn reflect on a culture where responsibility, faith, and generosity are deeply intertwined.They share stories about:Ranching as stewardship and serviceCommunity support...
2026-01-1149 min
You Are What You GiveGiving Through Public Service: Cathy McMorris Rodgers on Trust, Leadership, and GraceIn this episode of You Are What You Give, Avi Zimmerman speaks with Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who represented Eastern Washington for 20 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, about leadership, trust, and the many forms of giving - including and beyond money.Cathy reflects on what she learned from decades in Congress: the people who inspired her, the role of values-driven business as a form of contribution, and why trustworthiness became one of her most important assets. She also shares what this next chapter looks like after public office...
2025-12-2951 min
You Are What You GiveWhy Christians REALLY Give to Israel: A Deep Dive With Heather JohnstonWhy do Christians REALLY give to Israel?In this episode of You Are What You Give, Avi Zimmerman speaks with Heather Johnston - arguably the most innovative Christian partner to Israel - about calling, purpose, and why giving is often about living out identity before it’s about any specific need.This is a conversation about faith, responsibility, leadership, and long-term commitment.Why do Christians choose to support Israel - and what truly motivates that commitment?Heather Johnston is a pioneering Ch...
2025-12-221h 09
You Are What You GiveTurning Trauma into Light: Tzvi Grinhaim on IDF Soldiers, Hanukkah, and Consistent GivingSome people break under trauma. Others turn it into light.After conducting dozens of funerals following October 7th, cantor and IDF reservist Tzvi Grinhaim was diagnosed with PTSD. Instead of shutting down, he transformed pain into purpose—bringing strength, joy, and presence to soldiers on the front lines and in recovery.After October 7th, Tzvi Grinhaim stepped into one of the most devastating roles imaginable - serving at the IDF’s Shura base, conducting funeral after funeral and standing with families at the darkest moments of their lives.He held ever...
2025-12-1658 min
TED演讲精选329 TED-ED 为什么有些词就在嘴边却说不出口获取全套TED资料（音频、视频、英中双语对照文本），请关注公众号【悦读烩】You’re sure you know your 3rd grade teacher’s name— it’s like you’re hovering over it in your mind, but it just won’t materialize. Researchers call this tantalizing torment a “tip-of-the-tongue state,” and it’s something everyone experiences. But what’s actually happening when a word’s caught here, and how can you best get it unstuck? Cella Wright explores why your brain can struggle with recall. [Directed by Avi Ofer, narrated by Susan Zimmerman, music by Stephen LaRosa].你肯定知道你三年级老师的名字，它就萦绕在你的脑海中，你却说不出口。研究人员将这种让人干着急的折磨称为“舌尖现象”，人人都会经历。但词语卡壳的时候，究竟发生了什么？你该怎么说出口呢？塞拉·莱特（Cella Wright）探索了为什么大脑会如此吃力地回忆某个词语。
2025-12-0905 min
You Are What You GiveBruce Pearl: Earn This - Leadership, Legacy, and Living What You GiveRecorded in Jerusalem just weeks before his retirement, Coach Bruce Pearl joins You Are What You Give for a candid conversation about leadership, responsibility, faith, and giving. He shares the story behind publicly naming hostage Edan Alexander during Auburn’s Final Four run, why he believes we must “earn” the opportunities we’re given, and how he measures impact by asking what would happen if an organization disappeared tomorrow.We explore the difference between coaching talent and coaching people, the power of serving quietly, and why your most important platform may be your own kitchen table.Key...
2025-12-0850 min
You Are What You GiveRaising a Giving Generation: What Makes Tila Falic TickTila Falic’s public profile is growing, but her real story begins at home, where giving was a family lifestyle long before it became a headline. In this episode, Tila shares how she was raised to give with purpose, how she teaches her six children to turn kindness into action, and how October 7 reshaped her philanthropy. She explains why meaningful, mindful, and measurable giving matters, and how each of us can expand our own circle of generosity.
2025-12-011h 08
You Are What You GiveEpisode 1: Rob Adams - From Hunger to Heroism: A Thanksgiving Promise KeptEpisode 1: Rob Adams — From Hunger to Heroism: A Thanksgiving Promise KeptIn this inaugural episode of 'You Are What You Give', host Avi Zimmerman engages with Rob Adams, founder of Thanksgiving Heroes, to explore the profound impact of generosity and community service. Rob shares his personal journey from experiencing food insecurity as a child to creating a nonprofit that delivers holiday meals to families in need. The conversation delves into the importance of keeping promises, the ripple effect of giving, and how acts of kindness can foster connection and purpose in our lives. Li...
2025-11-261h 04
You Are What You GivePromo: You Are What You GiveDiscover You Are What You Give — a weekly conversation exploring generosity, purpose, and the people whose giving reshaped their lives and communities. Hosted by Avi Zimmerman, giving coach and strategist, this show dives into the defining choices that reveal who we are and what we stand for.If you’re ready for honest conversations, powerful stories, and a fresh way to think about how you give — start here.Subscribe now and join the journey of a life worth living.
2025-11-2400 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonThe Space Show welcome Bob Zimmerman on space policy, news and more. A must listen to progam.Brief SummaryOur main program focus was on space exploration, where participants discussed various aspects including NASA’s role, commercial space initiatives, and the future of human spaceflight, with particular emphasis on SpaceX’s development timeline and capabilities. The conversation concluded with discussions about space markets, orbital data centers, and the broader implications of space exploration on American society and politics. The Space Show Wisdom Team including myself, guest Bob Zimmerman, Marshall Martin, Phil Swan, Dr. Doug Plata, John Hunt and Zoom phone caller Daniel. Note that in this program I experimented with various Zoom speaker layout posi...
2025-11-122h 05
TED HealthDo you really need to take 10,000 steps a day? | Shannon OdellFor years, Jean Béliveau walked from country to country, with the goal of circumnavigating the globe on foot. While few people have the time or desire to walk such extreme lengths, research shows that adding even a modest amount of walking to your daily routine can dramatically improve your health. So, what exactly happens to your body when you increase your step count? Shannon Odell investigates. [Directed by Avi Ofer, narrated by Susan Zimmerman, music by Cem Misirlioglu].Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Ac...
2025-09-1606 min
The I Don't Know Show with Joe#100 - 100 Things I Know100 things I now know!Thanks so much to all of the guests for teaching me about these topics:Socialism - David Reghay https://x.com/thisguyheisaguyReality TV - RachelGod - NoahNJ Libertarian Party - Arielle Shack https://x.com/ArielleShackBiohacking - Avisha Nessaiver https://x.com/avishanessaiverTrans Rights - David Reghay https://x.com/thisguyheisaguyReal Estate - BradConspiracy Therapy - AsherMusic - Dov AdlerTravel - The Traveling Hooligan https://www.instagram.com/the_traveling_hooligan/Airplanes - Elana Betaharon https://x.com/ElanaNYCPelvic Floor - Riva Preil https://x.com...
2025-05-261h 33
Shoulder to Shoulder(124) Can Jews and Palestinians Forge Peace... Through Making Money Together?Doug and Pesach sit down with Avi Zimmerman, President of the Judea and Samaria Chamber of Commerce. Avi described his groundbreaking work nurturing business relationships between Israelis and Palestinians in Judea and Samaria and how he sees this work as a Biblical mandate. And since Oct. 7, Avi has given his time to help us be more effective givers of charity, as outlined in his book, Kosher Giving. Plus: Pesach and Doug review some of the most meaningful comments they received in the wake of last week's inspiring episode on Jewish prayer.
2024-03-0642 min
Eve HarowRejuvenation: Kosher GivingAvi Zimmerman, CEO of Sector4Strategy consulting group, has written a timely book on how to donate wisely and with desired impact, 'Kosher Giving'. He and Eve Harow discuss the values of charitable giving, the tremendous outpouring of support that Israel has received since October 7th and how Abraham’s descendants can change the world.
Kosher Giving: koshergiving.com/book/
2024-01-3047 min
The Land of Israel NetworkRejuvenation: Kosher GivingAvi Zimmerman, CEO of Sector4Strategy consulting group, has written a timely book on how to donate wisely and with desired impact, 'Kosher Giving'. He and Eve Harow discuss the values of charitable giving, the tremendous outpouring of support that Israel has received since October 7th and how Abraham’s descendants can change the world.
Kosher Giving: https://koshergiving.com/book/
2024-01-3047 min
On the Holocaust - Yad VashemHow a TV show starring Meryl Streep changed Germany: a Yad Vashem Podcast [On the Holocaust]In the late 1970’s, the American TV mini series “Holocaust” was broadcast in West Germany, and immediately took over the public discourse. For many younger Germans, this was the first time they’d seen the Jewish victims of the Nazis depicted on screen. It began an unprecedented period of reckoning in Germany, where the word ‘Holocaust’ was not widely used before, and where the horrific crimes of the past were in many ways swept under the collective rug.Featured guests: Actor James Woods; filmmaker Avi Nesher; professor emeritus Moshe Zimmerman, history department of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem.
2023-02-1930 min
Disruptive Successor PodcastEpisode 106 - Family Time, Holidays, It's a Wonderful Life (Part 2)In this holiday episode of The Disruptive Successor Show, we sit back and recall some of the most impactful moments with our esteemed guests. We bring you more of the best insights, lessons, and strategies from these disruptive successors that we sat down with last year in 2022:Bill Yoh - Chairman of the Yoh Group and Co-Owner of Day and ZimmermanJeff Jappa - CEO and President of JMC Wood Manufacturing (formerly Jappa Construction Company) Avi Arya - Founder of Internet Moguls Nick Gray - Founder of Museum Hack and Best-Selling Author Phelps Wood - Advisor, Executive, and Director wit...
2023-01-0426 min
Disruptive Successor PodcastEpisode 106 - Family Time, Holidays, It's a Wonderful Life (Part 2)In this holiday episode of The Disruptive Successor Show, we sit back and recall some of the most impactful moments with our esteemed guests. We bring you more of the best insights, lessons, and strategies from these disruptive successors that we sat down with last year in 2022:Bill Yoh - Chairman of the Yoh Group and Co-Owner of Day and ZimmermanJeff Jappa - CEO and President of JMC Wood Manufacturing (formerly Jappa Construction Company) Avi Arya - Founder of Internet Moguls Nick Gray - Founder of Museum Hack and Best-Selling Author Phelps Wood - Advisor, Executive, and Director wit...
2023-01-0426 min
Disruptive Successor PodcastEpisode 105 - Family Time, Holidays, It's a Wonderful LifeIn this holiday episode of The Disruptive Successor Show, we sit back and recall some of the most impactful moments with our esteemed guests. You’ll hear the best of the best insights, lessons, and strategies from disruptive successors from all industries and levels of growth: Bill Yoh - Chairman of the Yoh Group and Co-Owner of Day and ZimmermanJeff Jappa - CEO and President of JMC Wood Manufacturing (formerly Jappa Construction Company) Avi Arya - Founder of Internet Moguls Nick Gray - Founder of Museum Hack and Best-Selling Author Phelps Wood - Advisor, Executive, Director with a Family...
2022-12-2823 min
Disruptive Successor PodcastEpisode 105 - Family Time, Holidays, It's a Wonderful LifeIn this holiday episode of The Disruptive Successor Show, we sit back and recall some of the most impactful moments with our esteemed guests. You’ll hear the best of the best insights, lessons, and strategies from disruptive successors from all industries and levels of growth: Bill Yoh - Chairman of the Yoh Group and Co-Owner of Day and ZimmermanJeff Jappa - CEO and President of JMC Wood Manufacturing (formerly Jappa Construction Company) Avi Arya - Founder of Internet Moguls Nick Gray - Founder of Museum Hack and Best-Selling Author Phelps Wood - Advisor, Executive, Director with a Family...
2022-12-2823 min
The Yeshiva ShowSeason 2, Episode 8 - LIVE FROM NEW JERSEY PART 2! Return of the Alumni!In part 2 of our live show from the NJ reunion, we sit down with a whole bunch of alumni, including:
(01:30) - Mayer Kovacs '02, Avraham Goldberg '95, and Rabbi Efrayim Clair '08
(13:40) - Yudi Sheinfeld '93
(19:45) - Dr. Jacob Jankelovits '65 and Rabbi Frank Breslau '63
(25:26) - Tzvi Weiss '67 and Berni (Dov) Mintz '67
(30:21) - Dr. Joshua Fox '74 and Rabbi Hillel Fox '76
(38:03) - Akiva Shawel '97 and Jeremy Bekritsky '04
(45:36) - Rabbi Chaim Twerski and Rabbi Moshe Bellows '86
(53:00) - Class of '03 (Dovid Freund, David Marciano, and Rabbi Jeremy Donath)
(01:01:21) - Class of '99 (A...
2022-12-261h 18
The Honest ReportUsing Business to Bring Together Jews & Arabs in Judea & Samaria: A Fireside Chat with Avi Zimmerman, President of the Judea Samaria Chamber of Commerce and IndustryRecent years have shown the tremendous economic growth that has blossomed as a result of peace deals between Israel and a number of Arab states, including Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
But what about Israel and the Palestinians?
Despite the absence of a peace deal, millions of Israelis and Palestinians live in very close proximity to one another, and helping them to work together can make everyone's lives better.
That's what Avi Zimmerman is trying to achieve. Zimmerman is an entrepreneur serving as the President of the Judea Samaria Chamber of...
2022-11-0217 min
SBS Slovenian - SBS v slovenščiniSlovenian pianist second at Chopin's competition - Slovenski pianist drugi na Chopinovem tekmovanjuOn August 7 this year, we hosted a young Slovenian-Italian pianist, Aleksandar Gadžijev, who won this year's competition in Sydney. On Thursday, we were delighted by the news that Aleksander won second place at the prestigious Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, where he represented Slovenia and Italy, which he shares with a competitor from Japan. He also won the Krystian Zimmerman Award for Best Sonata Performance. Listen to SBS Slovenian, every Saturday, from 12-1pm. Follow us on Facebook SBS Slovenian and listen to our podcasts by clicking here. - 7.avgusta letos smo v oddaji gostili mladega slovensko-italijanskega pianista Aleksandra G...
2021-10-2303 min
The Yishai Fleisher Israel PodcastFlock and RollWhen Jacob shows up at the well it is covered by a large stone that no one man can lift. But when he sees Rachel he rolls off the big stone by himself with the nuclear passion of his love for her. Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai for an emotional Spiritual Cafe filled with heavenly ladders and low down dirty tricks. Then, Avi Zimmerman, Director of American Friends of Ariel, joins Yishai at the discuss his new initiative - 'Talk17' - an effort to create new 'Ted Talks' that will get Israel back to the discussion table from...
2016-12-091h 39
The Yishai Fleisher Israel PodcastYishai Fleisher Show: Is AIPAC the Fourth Pilgrimage Holiday?Yishai Fleisher joins twenty thousand pro-Israel Jews and gentiles in Washington DC to show support for the Jewish State, to lobby for its interests, and to keep the US-Israel connection strong. Avi Zimmerman, Executive Director of Friends of Ariel, and former MK and now Director of Public Diplomacy at the World Zionist Organization Rabbi Dov Lipman, join Yishai in the airport and airplane to review the mega-gathering and the incredible speeches by Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, and John Kasich.Support the show
2016-03-2459 min