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Jews You Should KnowCROSSOVER EPISODE: The State of College Campuses - Ari Koretzky with Avreml Kivelevitz on the "On Principle" PodcastEnjoy this special bonus CROSSOVER episode - Ari Koretzky's appearance on the "On Principle" podcast, part of the IDT podcast network.
2023-11-0539 min
Jews You Should KnowEpisode 200 (!!) - THE HOST - 200th Episode Special: Dovid Bashevkin interviews Ari Koretzky About JYSK and the State of Jewish PodcastingWelcome 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...
2023-09-281h 06
Jews You Should KnowEpisode 199 - The Yeshiva University President: A Conversation with Ari BermanABOUT 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...
2023-05-121h 12Jews You Should KnowEpisode 196 - The Plastic Surgeon, Persian Jew, Podcaster, Influencer, Israel Advocate: A Conversation with Sheila NazarianABOUT 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://na...
2023-03-2053 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Tablet Editor and "Unorthodox" Podcast Host: A Conversation with Liel LeibovitzABOUT THIS EPISODE 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. ...
2022-03-0759 min
Jews You Should KnowThe "Kosher Cop": A Conversation with Steve RibackABOUT THIS EPISODE 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 th...
2022-02-1446 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Israeli President's Chareidi Chief of Staff: A Conversation with Rivka RavitzABOUT THIS EPISODE 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 po...
2021-12-2058 min
Jews You Should KnowThe "Paths of the Righteous" Author: A Conversation with Ari MittlemanABOUT THIS EPISODE 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 eig...
2021-12-0752 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Renaissance Educator and Tikvah Dean: A Conversation with Mark GottliebThe 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...
2021-11-301h 01
Jews You Should KnowThe Ambassador of Joy: A Conversation with Barry ShoreABOUT THIS EPISODE “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 jo...
2021-11-2359 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Hostage Negotiator: A Conversation with Daniel LevinABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2021-11-081h 04
Jews You Should KnowThe Intel Tech Guru: A Conversation with Avram MillerAvram 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...
2021-11-0141 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Novelist and "People Love Dead Jews" AuthorAuthor 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 dept...
2021-10-251h 24
Jews You Should KnowEpisode 162 - The Conversationalist: A Conversation with Sophie BerenAmplifying 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...
2021-10-041h 01
Jews You Should KnowThe Hospitality Guru & Jewish Futures Pledge Founder: A Conversation with Mike LevenThe 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. ...
2021-09-171h 02
Jews You Should KnowThe Bnai Zion CEO: A Conversation with Ari LammABOUT 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://ww...
2021-08-311h 04
Jews You Should KnowThe Caretaker: A Conversation with Daniel ShapiroABOUT 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 hi...
2021-08-241h 00
Jews You Should KnowThe Voting Rights Activist and "Sword of David" Author: A Conversation with Chuck LichtmanABOUT 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...
2021-07-1459 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Fantasy-Fiction Author: A Conversation with Leah CypessABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2021-07-0547 min
Jews You Should Know"The Prophetess" Author: A Conversation with Evonne MarzoukABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2021-06-2853 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Aleph Beta Founder: A Conversation with David FohrmanABOUT 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...
2021-06-151h 01
Jews You Should KnowThe Chai Lifeline Founder: A Conversation with R' Simcha ScholarABOUT 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. ...
2021-06-0249 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Dean of Jewish Burial: A Conversation with Elchonon ZohnABOUT 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...
2021-05-121h 14
Jews You Should KnowThe Our Crowd Managing Partner: A Conversation with Denes BanABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2021-04-2856 min
Jews You Should KnowThe (Unofficial) Mayor of Tel Aviv: A Conversation with Jay SchultzABOUT 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
2021-04-211h 00
Jews You Should KnowThe Bowery Rabbi: A Conversation with Dov Yonah KornABOUT 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...
2021-04-0742 min
Jews You Should KnowThe World Traveling Chassid: A Conversation with Shloime ZionceABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2021-03-2456 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Disney Animator and Producer: A Conversation with Saul BlinkoffABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2021-03-1153 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Litigator, Israel Advocate and Father of Faith: A Conversation with Baruch CohenABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2021-03-0355 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Renewal (Kidney Donation) Founder: A Conversation with Mendy ReinderABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2021-02-2248 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Cyber-Security Expert: A Conversation with Ola SergatchovABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2021-02-101h 11
Jews You Should Know{REBROADCAST} The Chassidic Psychiatrist: A Conversation with R' Dr. Abraham Twerski, zt"lABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2021-02-0241 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Eco-Rabbi: A Conversation with Yonatan NerilABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2021-01-2854 min
Jews You Should KnowThe ALEPH Institute Founder & "The Shul" Rabbi: A Conversation with R' Shalom LipskarABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2021-01-241h 14
Jews You Should KnowThe Children's Author: A Conversation with Bracha GoetzABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2021-01-1350 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Lifelong Rebbe & Faithful Talmid (Student): A Conversation with R' Aharon Rakeffet-RothkoffABOUT THIS EPISODE 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. ...
2020-12-311h 17
Jews You Should KnowThe Biographer, Columnist & Thinker: A Conversation with Jonathan RosenblumABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-12-2353 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Doctor, Lawyer & Politico: A Conversation with Nick MuzinABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-12-081h 06
Jews You Should KnowThe Truth-Sayer Rabbi: A Conversation with YY JacobsonABOUT THIS EPISODE 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. ...
2020-12-011h 00
Jews You Should KnowThe Blue Dove Foundation Director: A Conversation with Gabby SpattABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-11-2455 min
Jews You Should KnowThe PolySci Dean: A Conversation with David LuchinsABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-11-1748 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Dissident, MK & Jewish Agency Head: A Conversation with Natan SharanskyABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-11-0349 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Righteous Author: A Conversation with Kelsey OsgoodABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-10-271h 05
Jews You Should KnowThe Indigenous Activist: A Conversation with Ateret Violet ShmuelABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-10-201h 28
Jews You Should KnowThe Humans of Judaism Founder: A Conversation with Nikki SchreiberABOUT THIS EPISODE 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.
2020-10-1445 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Guard Your Eyes Director: A Conversation with Yechezkel StelzerABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-09-151h 22
Jews You Should KnowThe Chaim v'Chesed Founder: A Conversation with Paysach FreedmanABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-09-081h 01
Jews You Should KnowThe Good Today and Rebel Mail Founder: A Conversation with Joe TeplowABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-08-2657 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Izzy Streaming Founder: A Conversation with Josh HoffmanABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-08-1851 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Knock Knock Give a Sock Founder: A Conversation with Adina LichtmanABOUT THIS EPISODE 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. --------------------
2020-08-1058 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Woman For the Wall: A Conversation with Leah AharoniABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-07-2956 min
Jews You Should KnowThe KamaTech Founder: A Conversation with Moshe FriedmanABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-07-2144 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Hadassah CEO: A Conversation with Janice WeinmanABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-07-1445 min
Jews You Should KnowMitchell Silk: The Assistant Treasury SecretaryABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-07-0253 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Jewish National Fund (JNF) CEO: A Conversation with Russell RobinsonABOUT 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.
2020-06-2457 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Father Who Defeated Iran: A Conversation with Stephen FlatowABOUT 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...
2020-06-101h 04
Jews You Should KnowThe Yodeah Genetics Founder: A Conversation with Elizabeth Etkin-KramerABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-06-0343 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Hillel and YU President: A Conversation with Richard JoelABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-05-271h 00
Jews You Should KnowThe Jewish History Podcaster: A Conversation with Yehuda GebererABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-05-2058 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Healer of Orphans: A Conversation with Sarah Rivkah KohnABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-05-1356 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Celebrity Interviewer: A Conversation with Heather DeanABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-05-071h 09
Jews You Should KnowThe Israel Activist: A Conversation with Rudy RochmanABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-04-281h 00
Jews You Should KnowThe Prisoner of Zion: A Conversation with Yosef MendelevichABOUT THIS EPISODE 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. ...
2020-04-0859 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Ethiopian Jewish Leader: A Conversation with Sharon ShalomABOUT THIS EPISODE 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.
2020-03-3158 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Tanzanian Jew: A Conversation with Yehuda KahalaniABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-03-2552 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Portrugese Conductor: A Conversation with Alvaro CassutoABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-03-1744 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Rockets to Roses Founder: A Conversation with Yaron BobABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-03-0345 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Emerj CEO: A Conversation with Chedva KleinhandlerABOUT THIS EPISODE 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. ...
2020-02-2557 min
Jews You Should KnowEpisode 107 - The Full-Circle Jew: A Conversation with Penina TaylorABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-02-041h 32
Jews You Should KnowThe Kotel (Western Wall) Director: A Conversation with Suli EliavABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-01-2844 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Obama Speechwriter: A Conversation with Sarah HurwitzABOUT THIS EPISODE 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.
2020-01-151h 01
Jews You Should KnowThe Presidential Advisor: A Conversation with Stuart EizenstatABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-01-0759 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Rabbi Historian: A Conversation with R. Berel WeinABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2020-01-0156 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Amudim (Co)-Founder: A Conversation with Zvi GluckABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-12-241h 10
Jews You Should KnowThe MetLife Builder & MEOR Co-Founder: A Conversation with Tom SteinbergABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-12-101h 07
Jews You Should KnowThe Retrospective Episode...and a Conversation with Danny DanonABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-11-2936 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Our Soldiers Speak Founder: A Conversation with Benjamin AnthonyABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-11-191h 09
Jews You Should KnowThe Sin-a-gogue Author: A Conversation with Dovid BashevkinABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-11-1255 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Jewish Women's Entrepreneur Founder: A Conversation with Chaya FishmanABOUT 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 t...
2019-11-0546 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Branch Host: A Conversation with Dina KraftABOUT THIS EPISODE 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 an...
2019-10-291h 05
Jews You Should KnowThe Central Park to Sinai Author: A Conversation with Roy NeubergerABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-10-0752 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Victims Rights Advocate: A Conversation with Kim GoldmanABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-09-2448 min
Jews You Should KnowThe 9/11 Arbitrator: A Conversation with Ken FeinbergABOUT THIS EPISODE 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.
2019-09-1138 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Montana Rabbi and Adoption Advocate: A Conversation with Chaim BrukABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-09-041h 04
Jews You Should KnowThe Mesila Founder: A Conversation with Shmuli MarguliesABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-08-2653 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Signature Bank Founder & In Good Faith Author: A Conversation with Scott ShayABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-08-1948 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Chareidi Tikvah Israel Director: A Conversation with Yehoshua PfefferABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-08-121h 07
Jews You Should KnowThe Second Thought Director and Middle East Demography Expert: A Conversation with Yoram EttingerABOUT THIS EPISODE 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. ...
2019-07-291h 11
Jews You Should KnowThe Healthy Eating Advocate: A Conversation with Eli GlaserABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-07-2347 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Evolving Philanthropist: A Conversation with Anthony MoshalABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-07-1551 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Outerstuff CEO: A Conversation with Sol WerdigerABOUT THIS EPISODE 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
2019-07-0338 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Children's Author/Illustrator: A Conversation with Ann KoffskyABOUT THIS EPISODE 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!
2019-06-2454 min
Jews You Should KnowEpisode 083 - The Australian Psyhcologist and Leadership Innovator: A Conversation with Jackie (Engel) GlaserABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-06-1745 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Brazilian Mega-Philanthropist and Olami Co-Founder: A Conversation with Elie HornABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-06-0333 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Marathon Mother: A Conversation with Beatie DeutschABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2019-05-2855 min
Jews You Should KnowAri KoretzkyABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2018-12-101h 00
Jews You Should KnowThe L'maan Achai Director: A conversation with Avraham LeventhalABOUT THIS EPISODE 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. --------------------
2018-09-1754 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Self-Help Addict: A Conversation with Daniel GefenABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2018-02-1249 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Hedge Fund Talmud Professor: A Conversation with Ari BergmannABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2017-10-0933 min
Jews You Should KnowThe 9/11 Survivor: A Conversation with Ari SchonbrunABOUT THIS EPISODE 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...
2017-09-1140 min