613 Books Podcast

This episode of “613 Books” podcast is Part Two of Heather Dean’s exclusive interview with bestselling author Rabbi Nachman Seltzer, whose most recently published book is called “Rabbi Murray Maslaton: The Phenomenal Life Story of a Fearless Guardian of Torah Values.” ⠀ Rabbi Murray Maslaton was a person unlike any other. He thought differently, lived differently, and served Hashem in a way that w...

On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Rabbi Nachman Seltzer, a bestselling author of well over fifty (!) books, many of which are biographies, novels, collections of inspirational stories, and books about Jewish history. ⠀ Rabbi Seltzer’s most recently published book is called “Rabbi Murray Maslaton: The Phenomenal Life Story of a Fearless Guardian of Torah Value...

This is this episode is Part Two of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Rabbi David Eliezrie, the senior Chabad Shliach in Yorba Linda, California. Rabbi Eliezrie the author of Undaunted: How the Sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef Schneersohn saved Russian Jewry, Reimagined American Judaism, and Ignited a Global Jewish Renaissance.” ⠀ “Undaunted” highlights the co...

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Rabbi David Eliezrie, the senior Chabad Shliach in Yorba Linda, California. Rabbi Eliezrie the author of "Undaunted: How the Sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef Schneersohn saved Russian Jewry, Reimagined American Judaism, and Ignited a Global Jewish Renaissance.” ⠀ “Undaunted” highlights the courage of the Reb...

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Mishpacha Magazine columnist Esther Kurtz, and the topic is all about bitachon, emunah, and Esther’s recommended reading list for people who are ready to infuse more bitachon (and emunah) in their lives! ⠀ Esther also hosts a popular podcast called “Emunah for Non-Rebbitzens” which is one of the best around for bite-size...

This encore episode of “613 Books” podcast is PART TWO of producer Heather Dean’s interview with Rabbi Nachman Seltzer. He is the bestselling author of well over fifty books, many of which are biographies, novels, collections of inspirational stories, and books about Jewish history. ⠀ Rabbi Seltzer’s most recently-published books is called “Miracles, Missiles and Mesiras Nefesh,” which explores th...

On this encore episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Rabbi Nachman Seltzer, a bestselling author of well over fifty (!) books, many of which are biographies, novels, collections of inspirational stories, and books about Jewish history. ⠀ They are discussing Rabbi Seltzer’s book, “Missiles, Miracles and Mesiras Nefesh,” which explores the war that began on October 7th, on...

On this encore episode of “613 Books” podcast, Heather speaks with Yocheved Davidowitz about her book, “I’ll Start Tomorrow: A Practical Guide to Achieving Your Health and Weight Goals.” ⠀ Yocheved is also a therapist based in Cleveland, Ohio and she produces and hosts a wonderful podcast she calls “A Deeper Conversation: The Podcast for Jewish Women.” And for a daily dose of insights and inspirat...

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest Devorah Benarroch, the co-Founder of the Jewish Healing Network. ⠀ This special episode is an exploration of Devorah’s favorite books about health and wellness. Her passion for this literary category extends beyond her professional life. Her home is adorned with shelves brimming with books on nutrition, mindfulness, and per...

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Mitchell A. Silk, author of “A Seat at the Table: An Inside Account of Trump's Global Economic Revolution.” Mr. Silk served as assistant secretary for International Markets at the US Department of the Treasury and was the first Hassidic Jew to ever serve in a presidentially nominated and Senate-confirmed role. ⠀ This is...

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Mitchell A. Silk, author of “A Seat at the Table: An Inside Account of Trump's Global Economic Revolution.” Mr. Silk served as assistant secretary for International Markets at the US Department of the Treasury and was the first Hassidic Jew to ever serve in a presidentially nominated and Senate-confirmed role. ⠀ From his...

Author and Mishpacha magazine writer Barbara Bensoussan is featured on this encore episode of “613 Books” podcast, discussing her mystery, “Seven Blessings and a Murder.” ⠀ This is a thrilling novel featuring a colorful assortment of family members from England, France, and the U.S. who converge in Jerusalem for the wedding. Some of the relatives are devoutly religious and some are casually tradit...

Author, Editor and Copywriter Sara Miriam Gross is the featured guest on this encore episode of “613 Books” Podcast, and we are talking about her terrific book, “Invisible Tribe.” ⠀ ⠀ It’s a collection of fictional stories that explore the tough, messy, and even funny situations that children who have lost a parent sometimes find themselves in. These distinctive stories span all seasons and holida...

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean welcomes back Lesley Kaplan, a business strategy, branding and goal-achieving coach. Lesley has recently published a dynamic and instructive book called, “Power Talks with Women Entrepreneurs: A Collection of Inspiring Success Stories and Secrets from Women in Business." ⠀ The wide-ranging discussion in this interview opens with an...

This episode of “613 Books” podcast, is PART 2 of producer/host Heather Dean’s interview with author and international speaker, Raquel Kirszenbaum about her new book, “Stop Hurting, Start Healing.” ⠀ This is both a self-help book and memoir which takes readers on her dynamic quest from despair and difficulty to resilience and happiness. ⠀ Raquel addresses many important lessons learned based on au...

On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer/host Heather Dean interviews author and international speaker, Raquel Kirszenbaum about her book, “Stop Hurting, Start Healing.” ⠀ This is both a self-help book and memoirs which takes readers on her dynamic quest from despair and difficulty to resilience and happiness. From the very first page, Raquel’s powerful guide envelopes us in a warm embrace...

On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz, the Founder of Jews for Judaism. Rabbi Kravitz’s book, “Know What to Answer When Someone Challenges Your Faith.” ⠀ In this interview, Rabbi Kravitz addresses several Tishrei-related topics from “Know What to Answer,” giving us much to ponder as we journey into the New Year. ⠀ Jews for Judaism strengthe...

This is Part 2 of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean’s interview with Chasidic scholar and educator, Rabbi Levi Shmotkin, author of “Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe.” ⠀ In the universal quest for coping with the inevitable challenges that threaten our peace of mind, and after years of studying the Rebbe’s vast correspondence, conducting intervie...

On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Chasidic scholar and educator, Rabbi Levi Shmotkin, author of “Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe.” ⠀ In the universal quest for coping with the inevitable challenges that threaten our peace of mind, and after years of studying the Rebbe’s vast correspondence, conducting interviews, a...

This episode of “613 Books” podcast is PART TWO of producer Heather Dean’s interview with Dr. Rivkah Lambert Adler, a writer, book reviewer and adult educator whose most recently-published book is called “Adrift Among the Nations: Between Christianity and Torah.” ⠀ This is a book about leaving Jesus by Dr. Lambert Adler who is a journalist, an educator, and an Orthodox Jew. In this interview she s...

On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Rivkah Lambert Adler, a writer, book reviewer and adult educator whose most recently-published book is called “Adrift Among the Nations: Between Christianity and Torah.” ⠀ This is a book about leaving Jesus by Dr. Adler who is a journalist, an educator, and an Orthodox Jew. In this interview she speaks about writing this book...

On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Miriam Walfish, whose most recently-published book is called “Bubby Karp and the Mystery at Ponderosa Pines.” ⠀ When the main character, ‘Bubby Karp,’ agrees to fill in for the cook at Ponderosa Pines, she expects a fun-filled winter break with her grandchildren. Instead, they encounter disturbing nighttime noises, confusing...

On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Rabbi Irwin Katsof, whose most recently-published book is called “Living Dangerously: My Struggle to Get Rich without Losing My Soul.” ⠀ Rabbi Irwin Katsof thought had everything figured out by the time he was 35. He was driven by an insatiable hunger for financial success and tired of watching from the sidelines as others bu...

This episode of “613 Books” podcast is PART TWO of producer Heather Dean’s interview with Rabbi Nachman Seltzer. He is the bestselling author of well over fifty books, many of which are biographies, novels, collections of inspirational stories, and books about Jewish history. Rabbi Seltzer’s most recently-published books is called “Missiles, Miracles and Mesiras Nefesh,” which explores the war tha...

On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Rabbi Nachman Seltzer, a bestselling author of well over fifty (!) books, many of which are biographies, novels, collections of inspirational stories, and books about Jewish history. Rabbi Seltzer’s most recently-published books is called “Miracles, Missiles and Mesiras Nefesh,” which explores the war that began on October 7t...