Jews You Should Know

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Follow Shari Wallack on her amazing journey of transformation and self-discovery, as she rises "From Hell to Challah".  Shari had her professional career upended as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, experienced a mental health crisis, and emerged from the hospital committed to finding a new path for her life.  Little did she know at the time that she would be soon traveling aro...

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"A CEO trapped in a Rabbi's body." In this frank, honest conversation, Aish HaTorah CEO Steven Burg shares the story of his career. Together, we explore his roots and track the realization of his potential while working for major global Jewish organizations. As the son of a Brooklyn Rabbi, he credits his father for firmly establishing in him a deep love and respect for Jewish life from a young age...

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Amplifying 1,000,000 Gen Z Voices With Sophie Beren Gen Z is the generation that comes after the Millennials and before Generation Alpha. Beginning birth years are the mid-to-late 1990s, and ending birth years are the early 2010s, according to researchers and popular media. Most Generation Z people are Generation X's offspring. Generation Z has been nicknamed "digital natives" because they are the...

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The Hospitality Guru & Jewish Futures Pledge Founder: A Conversation with Mike Leven Mike Leven was immersed in Jewish life throughout his childhood in Boston. He attended shul and Hebrew school, spent his summers at Jewish camp, and played baseball at the YMHA. His parents worked hard, and tzedakah was a vital element of their Jewish identity. Mike's successful hospitality career included the cre...

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is CEO of the Bnai Zion Foundation and host of the "Good Faith Effort" podcast. Tune in for stories of the famous Rabbi Norman Lamm, how mission-drivenness makes every contribution count, and how the Jewish community can and should interact with friends and allies in order to bring its values out into the culture. Connect with R' Dr. Ari Lamm: Podcast: https:/...

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Daniel Shapiro is a University of Chicago Law School graduate. He has been a trial lawyer for many years and is a lifetime Chicagoan. He spends his free time reading and socializing with his grown children. His debut book, The Thin Ledge i,s a raw and real telling of coping with his wife's severe brain trauma. He's currently working on his second book, a novel about an aging law...

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen is a spiritual leader who inspires others through his talks and speaking engagements, in addition to being the author of the transformational book "We're Almost There," and maintaining a therapy practice. Listen to his fascinating story, from his early days as a Rabbi through the joys and challenges of parenting a child with special needs. As a Senior Relati...

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Chuck Lichtman grew up on the hard-scrabble streets of Gary, Indiana, where he faced pronounced anti-Semitism that helped shaped his life path. He became a fierce advocate for civil rights - notably as the "Hanging Chads" attorney in the 2000 election, and eventually authored several books. His latest, due out in September 2021, is a thriller called "The Sword of David," and syn...

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ABOUT 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 w...

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ABOUT 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 ma...

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.