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FBI Case File Review365: Brooke Plesnar - Colleyville Synagogue Hostage StandoffFormer agent Brooke Plesnar reviews the Colleyville synagogue hostage crisis, where a British national took four people hostage, including Congregation Beth Israel's rabbi. The FBI's Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) was deployed. While negotiations for their safe release were underway, the hostages were able to escape unharmed. HRT engaged and killed the hostage-taker. Brooke investigated this case while assigned to the Dallas Division as a member of the Fort Worth, Texas, Resident Agency's Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). She served in the FBI for five years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/365-brooke-plesnar-colleyville-synagogue-hostage-standoff/ ...
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The Jew Function PodcastTJF Talks #99 w/Judy Greenfeld | Rabbi Cantor Beth Israel, Colleyville, TexasJudy Greenfeld is Senior Rabbi/Cantor at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, and founder of Nachshon Minyan, a welcoming community for unaffiliated Jews seeking to rewrite their negative stories about religion and re-integrate faith in their daily life. Beyond her Rabbinical duties, Judy's mission is to cultivate inclusive spaces where people of all backgrounds can come together, find support, and explore a path of self-discovery and shared purpose within the Jewish faith. But honestly, she's so much more. Join us!
WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATION
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Inside High School SportsPreviewing Round 1 Matchups + Interview with Colleyville Heritage Athlete Braden Blueitt0:00 - 0:16 Intro
0:17 - 3:58 The Lineup
3:59 - 7:18 Professor Diggs Weekly Game Picks
7:19 - 10:26 Recruiting Trail with Colleyville Heritage Athlete Braden Blueitt
10:27 - 13:57 Media Day with Wylie East Head Coach Marcus Gold
13:58 - 14:22 Professor Diggs' Rankings
2024-11-1414 min
Filmmaker MixerExploring Truth: Dani Menkin on ColleyvilleFor this episode, we’ve invited the talented Dani Menkin to discuss his powerful documentary Colleyville, which is set to screen at the Austin Jewish Film Festival. In our conversation, Dani delves into the heart of the film, exploring themes of community, resilience, and identity within the Jewish experience. He shares insights on the filmmaking process and the emotional impact of the stories he captures, highlighting the importance of documenting contemporary narratives that resonate with audiences today.
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Argyle Eagle's NestArgyle Football - Colleyville Heritage Week0:00 - Intro 1:55 - Player Spotlight with Argyle senior cornerback, Luke Lane 10:00 - Scouting Report with Colleyville Heritage head coach, Jerry Edwards 17:30 - Weekly Flyover with Argyle head coach, Todd Rodgers 26:45 - Argyle ISD Eagle Update 32:50 - Outro
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Learning Through TechnologyThe Rise of Esports in Education: A Holistic Approach to Engaging Students - An Interview with Kyle Berger, CTO of Grapevine-Colleyville ISDTo download our FREE Cybersecurity Essentials Checklist, go to: bit.ly/STSCyberChecklistTechnology has revolutionized nearly every aspect of our lives, and education is no exception. The integration of technology in classrooms has brought about significant changes, offering new opportunities and challenges for both students and educators.In this episode of the Learning Through Technology podcast, Alex and Bob welcome Kyle Berger, CTO at Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. Join them as they delve into the fascinating world of integrating technology into education and the transformative power of technology in bridging the gap between students...
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The NHSSCA PodcastMonte Sparkman-Colleyville Heritage High SchoolMy guest this month is arguably the strongest high school strength coach in the country-Monte Sparkman. Monte is an athletic performance coach at Colleyville Heritage High School in Colleyville Texas. We sit down and discuss his journey from powerlifter to high school strength coach. Coach Sparkman discusses how he separates his own personal powerlifting training from how he programs for and trains his athletes. Don't worry, Monte gives us a little insight into his own personal training as well. Lastly we also get into the topic of coaches taking care of our own personal health. Enjoy!
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Search for DaasDani Menkin - Filmmaker on the Colleyville synagogue hostage crisisMeet Dani Menkin, an American-Israeli film producer who lives in LA in the process of creating a documentary about the synagogue hostage crisis that took place in North Texas in 2022. Dani has won over 30 awards for his films including an Israeli Academy Award for '39 Pounds of Love' and 'Is That You? In addition, Dani created the film production company 'Hey Jude Productions' and a non-profit dedicated to producing heart-warming stories.I asked Dani to join us for a few reasons. The first is to better understand what transpired in North Texas on January 15, 2022. Like most news...
2024-03-2558 min
Tom Talks Fort WorthTom Talks Fort Worth: Colleyville Residents, Crypto in Real Estate, 2024 Housing Trends, AI & VRTom Talks Episode 111: Get ready for another insightful episode of "Tom Talks," your go-to podcast for all things Dallas and Fort Worth! Join Tom and Jack this week as they dive into compelling discussions that are shaping the landscape of these vibrant cities.Colleyville Residents vs. Willowtree Custom Homes: Protecting 14 Acres of Trees:Discover the local grassroots movement in Colleyville as residents unite to resist the advances of land development company Willowtree Custom Homes. In a bid to protect 14 acres of precious trees, the community is pushing back against further housing development. Tom and Jack explore...
2023-12-2956 minArgyle Eagle's NestFootball Playoffs - Colleyville Heritage Week0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Highlights from Argyle football's 49-14 win over Abilene Wylie 6:30 - Player Spotlight with Argyle senior left guard, Layton Firestone 17:00 - Scouting Report with Colleyville Heritage head coach, Jerry Edwards 25:15 - Weekly Flyover with Argyle head coach, Todd Rodgers 33:45 - Argyle ISD Eagle Update 38:00 - Outro
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Sell My House Fast /w Priority Home Buyers!We Buy Houses Colleyville TexasSell My House Fast Colleyville TX! If you’re looking to sell your home in Colleyville Texas (Median Home Value of $850,266), you should know that 2023 local market data indicated an average 73 days to sale, with 64.00% of homes in selling under list price. So how do I go about selling my home fast (and getting the most cash)?
At Priority Home Buyers, we get asked to "buy my house" daily. So if you've been thinking “I need to sell my house for cash" lately, we're here to help. We offer cash for houses and would be glad to help...
2023-10-2601 min
Voodoo PowerMonte Sparkman Director of Athletic Performance Colleyville Heritage H.S.Send us a textMonte Sparkman is the Director of Athletic Performance at Colleyville-Heritage High School in Colleyville Texas. Prior to his arrival at Colleyville Heritage he had stops in Richland, Burkburnett, The Virginia Military Institute, and was an intern at the University of North Texas. In 2018, Sparkman was recognized by the National High School Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association as the South Region Coach of the Year. He has a CSCS, a certified Club Coach and Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting, and a certified Level 2 coach through USA Track and Field. Coach Sparkman is...
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People of the PodShabbat Shalom No More? One Year Later, Colleyville Synagogue Wrestles with Impact of Hostage CrisisOne year ago, Jeff Cohen was taken hostage during Shabbat services by an antisemitic attacker. Hear from Cohen, who is now the president of Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, about all that has transpired since that traumatic day and how the attack has impacted him and the Colleyville Jewish community. Bradley Orsini, the Secure Community Network's senior national security advisor, also joined the conversation to share what steps American Jews can take to protect and empower their communities amid increasing antisemitism. ____ Episode Lineup: (0:40) Jeff Cohen, Bradley Orsini ____ Show Notes:
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Dad to Dad PodcastDad. to Dad 225 - Ron Janowczyk of Colleyville, TX, Father of Three and Founder of Special Strong of Northeast Tarrant CountyOur guest this week is Ron Janowczyk of Colleyville, TX the father of three, a wine industry veteran and owner of Special Strong of Northeast Tarrant County, a sports facility, that helps develop specialized fitness programs for people with mental, cognitive, and physical challenges.Ron and his wife, Gloria, have been married for 39 years and are the proud parents of three children; Lauren (35), Joe (33) and Jake (26) who has Williams Syndrome. After a very successful career in the wine industry, Ron felt the call to do something purposeful and in line with his values driven by his...
2022-10-2846 min
Deprogrammed with Keri SmithDeprogrammed: CRT & Sexually Explicit Curriculum in Grapevine-Colleyville SchoolsJoin us for a special Saturday episode of #Deprogrammed with Keri Smith, as she talks with Mario Cordova and Aaron Rowan, two parents in the Grapevine-Colleyville, TX Independent School District. Mario and Aaron are part of a grassroots group of parents who have come together to bring attention to the racist and sexually explicit curriculum in GCISD. They support Tammy Nakamura and Kathy Florence-Spradley for the upcoming school board election. Early voting starts April 25th. Election Day is May 7th. Learn more at GCISDparents.com
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Inside High School SportsGrapevine and Colleyville Heritage Battle For The No. 1 Ranking In The District | The Warmup Week 60:00-0:19 Welcome To The Warmup
0:20-1:30 The Lineup: Grapevine vs Colleyville Heritage
1:31-2:27 Coppell vs Lewisville
2:28-5:00 Recruiting Trail : Plano West QB Vance Feuerbauer
5:01-6:29 The Hype: Wylie vs Lakeview Centennial and Braswell vs McKinney
6:30-7:42 The Buzz: Wilmer Hutchins wins the Title Belt
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Inside High School SportsWeek 5 North Texas High School Football Recap | Previewing Week 6 Matchups | In-depth Preview of Grapevine vs Colleyville HeritageDigging For Wizdom tackles Week 6 of the season. Professor Diggs and The Wizord recap week 5 action including a devastating injury at Plano East and they analyze several of the key matchups going on in Week 6. They discuss in detail the game of the week, Grapevine vs Colleyville Heritage, and Diggsy tells us what to make of the Frisco Wakeland Wolverines.
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Lake Dallas BaseballColleyville Heritage Panthers vs Lake Dallas Falcons (W 7-6)Game 2 of the 2 game district 6-5A series between Colleyville Heritage and Lake Dallas.
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The DFW BreakdownColleyville seeks emergency operations grant & Richardson draws new district mapsColleyville looks to strengthen its emergency operations center following the January attack on Congregation Beth Israel. Richardson proposes new city council district boundaries.
The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.
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Wise Guy TalksWGT EP 80 Crusade Against Christians And Conservatives Conservative Christians are under attack in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. Two parents speak out against hate and tell the story of how what happened in their school district is really playing out nation-wide. Crusade Against Christians And ConservativesConservative Christians are under attack in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. Two parents speak out against hate and tell the story of how what happened in their school district is really playing out nation-wide.
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From the FrontlinesFrom the Frontlines: An Inside Look at the Local ADL Response to the Colleyville Hostage Crisis"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and hate in the United States and around the world. The story of what happened when hostage taker Malik Akram held Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and others hostage for 11 hours on January 15, 2022 at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas is now known. What is not so well known is the inside story of ADL's role and how it responded to this crisis. Cheryl Drazin, ADL's Vice President for the Central Division, was on the...
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The Jewish Living Podcast90. Lessons from Colleyville with Neil CohenRetired federal agent Neil Cohen joins us to discuss what safety measures can be taken personally and communally, especially in light of the recent attack in Colleyville.
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From the FrontlinesFrom the Frontlines: An Inside Look at the National ADL Response to the Colleyville Hostage Crisis"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and hate in the United States and around the world. The story of what happened when hostage taker Malik Akram held Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and others hostage for 11 hours on January 15, 2022 at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas is now known. What is not so well known is the inside story of ADL's role and how it responded to this crisis. Greg Ehrie, ADL's Vice President for Law Enforcement and Analysis, was the...
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The Joyous Justice PodcastEp 73: Colleyville, Community Healing, and Showing UpSend us a message via text message! Link accessible at joyousjustice.buzzsprout.com. ✅It’s been almost two weeks since the Colleyville synagogue hostage situation, an antisemitic event that was incredibly scary for Jewish communities. During this conversation from just a few days after, we dive into the feelings of isolation that many of us are experiencing, the all-encompassing nature of grief, our internalized terror and communal need for healing, and what it looks likes when we show up and support one another across lines of difference. Check out our discussion/reflection questions for this episo...
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Zero Percent18- Response to ColleyvilleIn this episode, Rabbi Lehrfield starts the discussion on Antisemitism.View the full transcript here: www.joidenver.com/zeropercent/18--response-to-colleyville
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The Gate 15 Podcast ChannelNerd Out Security Panel Discussion: EP 21. Quarantine and Colleyville AttackIn the latest episode of Nerd Out, Dave starts off by talking about his recent quarantine experience in Costa Rica (21 days!) before welcoming in a panel to discuss the Colleyville, Texas synagogue attack. Bringing in Mayya Saab, Seth Ozer, and Ed Heyman the panel went through the hostile event and looked at initial reactions, what can be learned from this situation, and some of the key takeaways. The team then stressed the importance of training in this situation, but also discussed several low cost options and ways to make their location more secure. Mayya Saab is the Executive Director...
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Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of Stephen Wise Free SynagogueFour Comments on Colleyville“Why a synagogue? Why Jews?” asks Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch in the wake of the standoff at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. “To fight effectively against antisemitism, it is not […]
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Romemu: Jewish Life, ElevatedResponding To ColleyvilleResponding To Colleyville by Romemu: Jewish Life, Elevated
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Adapting: The Future of Jewish EducationResponding to Antisemitism in a Post Colleyville World, Season 2, Episode 11The Jewish community experienced another traumatic event this weekend as we watched in horror the incident at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. Dr. Rachel Fish helps us process this event and gives us strategies for standing up to Antisemitism. Dr. Fish helps us understand why a terrorist thought a rabbi in Texas had the power to free a political prisoner. Dr. Fish emphasizes the importance of educating people she calls "Don't Know's, Don't Care's" about the impact of these incidents. She explains how Jewish educators can prepare their communities to remain proud and strong in the face...
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Keep the Faith with Shammai EngelmayerEpisode No. 81--Colleyville and the rise of anti-Semitism here and across the globeThe FBI says last Shabbat's hostage crisis in Colleyville, Texas, had nothing to do with anti-Semitism. The FBI is wrong. It had everything to do with it, as you will hear. There is a bigger problem, though, with what the FBI said: That kind of denial game by law enforcement agencies is one of the reasons Jew-hatred is increasingly on the rise here--and it's even worse in the rest of the world. There's a lot packed into this podcast and it really is important that you hear all of it.Support the show
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Advancing the Agenda26. Defending the FBI's Statements after the Ending of the Hostage Crisis at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TexasSeveral people have criticized the FBI for statements made by Special Agent Matthew DeSarno after the ending of the hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX. In this episode, I defend the FBI and Special Agent Matthew DeSarno. I also explain why the criticism is both unwarranted and unfair.
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Criticisms of the FBI can be found in this article
Praise for the FBI from the Anti-Defamation League
Praise for the FBI from the President of the Union of Reform Judaism (see the tw...
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On the NoseAfter ColleyvilleOn Saturday, January 15th, a British national named Malik Faisal Akram entered Congregation Beth Israel, a Reform synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, and held Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and three congregants hostage at gunpoint. Akram demanded the release of Aafia Siddiqui, who is serving an 86-year prison sentence for allegedly shooting at US FBI agents and army personnel. Akram released one hostage after six hours, and the nearly 12-hour crisis finally ended when the remaining hostages escaped and FBI agents and police entered the synagogue and killed Akram. This disturbing incident activated many American Jews’ feelings of vulnerability—especially heightened since the...
2022-01-2043 min
Identity/CrisisBetween Charlottesville and ColleyvilleWe have never had the national reckoning that we need over the August 2017 events in Charlottesville, and this week’s synagogue hostage crisis in Colleyville, TX, reminds us that more than four years later, Jews are still unsafe.
In this episode, Hartman Senior Fellow and The Atlantic contributor James Loeffler, who spent a month chronicling the civil trial against Charlottesville’s white supremacist organizers, speaks with Yehuda Kurtzer about what the trial of white supremacists means for the Jews, strategies to fight antisemitism, the recent events in Colleyville, and the American Jewish relationship with the justice system.
Read James Loeffler’s recent articl...
2022-01-1944 min
People of the PodInside the Colleyville, Texas Synagogue Hostage Crisis: Hear from 3 Local Jewish and Muslim Leaders on What It Was Like on the GroundOn January 15th, the world watched in horror as an armed attacker, spewing antisemitic hatred and seeking the release of a convicted terrorist from prison, took a rabbi and three worshippers hostage at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. As the situation unfolded, local Muslim, Jewish, and Christian clergy gathered with the families of the hostages inside a nearby church to pray for a safe resolution to the stand-off. Joining us today are Joel Schwitzer, Director of AJC Dallas, Mohamed Elibiary, former Adviser to the Department of Homeland Security and Co-Chair of the Dallas Fort Worth Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council, and...
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North Star with Ellin BessnerCanadian institutions brace themselves after the Colleyville hostage situationAcross Canada over the weekend, synagogues gatherered virtually to pray for the safety of the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. After an hours-long standoff between the FBI and an armed gunman, the situation ended with only the hostage-taker killed and all hostages safe.
Meanwhile, nervous Jewish community leaders across Canada got in touch with their local police forces, which promised to step up patrols around Jewish buildings for a while. And the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs says they want the federal government to give Canada’s Jewish communities more money to hire pe...
2022-01-1716 min
Phil and Leroy The Judgementals Podcast..... So they finally removed ("fired") Colleyville Heritage principal James Whitfield - Episode 86Jay is back with us as we talk about principal James Whitfield resigning (aka fired) from Colleyville Heritage High School and other things in the news plus some TV/Movie talk
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Trusted TalksDiscussing The Future of Colleyville with Mayor Richard NewtonTrusted Medical President and co-founder, Harvey Castro, MD MBA FACEP discusses the future of Colleyville with Mayor Richard Newton and how his policies will have a positive impact on Colleyville residents for years after he leaves office. In this episode, Mayor Newton reveals the accomplishments he's most proud of, how the city uses a neat trick to keep property taxes low while increasing property values, and how the city builds trust through transparency.
2021-07-0124 minDCTF Live Podcast | Dave Campbell's Texas FootballThis Week in Recruiting & Colleyville Heritage CB Dylahn McKinney — Episode 1,195 (June 30, 2021)This Week in Recruiting & Colleyville Heritage CB Dylahn McKinney
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Texas Football TodayThis Week in Recruiting & Colleyville Heritage CB Dylahn McKinney — Episode 1,195 (June 30, 2021)This Week in Recruiting & Colleyville Heritage CB Dylahn McKinney
2021-06-3000 minDCTF Live Podcast | Dave Campbell's Texas FootballColleyville Heritage coach Kirk Martin, Rockwall QB Braedyn Locke, and Mailbag Friday — Episode 1,166 (May 14, 2021)Colleyville Heritage coach Kirk Martin, Rockwall QB Braedyn Locke, and Mailbag Friday
2021-05-1400 minTexas Football TodayColleyville Heritage coach Kirk Martin, Rockwall QB Braedyn Locke, and Mailbag Friday — Episode 1,166 (May 14, 2021)Colleyville Heritage coach Kirk Martin, Rockwall QB Braedyn Locke, and Mailbag Friday
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