The Book of Life is an interview-format podcast about Jewish kidlit, mostly, with occasional coverage of YA/adult books, music, film and web, established in December 2005. Host Heidi Rabinowitz is a Judaica librarian at Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL, and the podcast reveals the backstory of materials that might be found in a synagogue library like Heidi's.
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The Book of Life is an interview-format podcast about Jewish kidlit, mostly, with occasional coverage of Jewish YA/adult books, music, film and web, established in December 2005. Host: Heidi Rabinowitz Sponsors: Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, Florida & the Association of Jewish Libraries
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Welcome to the BAKBY Media podcast, where amazing things happen. Enjoy the teachings and perspectives from our Rabbi and men of esteem. On November 14, 2017 we were met with a tragic and unfortunate fire that left us with out a building. Please find it in your heart to donate: www.gofundme.com/helpbnaiadath bakbymedia@gmail.com for more information.
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The Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation Podcast, hosted by Rabbi David Wolkenfeld.
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Calling Believers from man’s institutions to GOD’s instructions RedPill Torah is an outreach ministry of Bnai Ephraim Messianic Ministries and Assembly (www.bemma.org)
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Torah Teachings for the Whole World!
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The Shiurim of Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Rabbi of Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion Congregation in Baltimore, Maryland
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Mark S. Gardner is a member of Ed Slott’s Master Elite IRA Advisor Group℠. He continuously trains with Slott and Company, America’s IRA Experts, on in-depth technical training for advanced retirement account strategies, estate planning techniques and new tax laws, including an emphasis on tax-reduction methods for retirees as they transition into the distribution phase of retirement. Retire Well Dallas is dedicated to being leaders in the retirement industry and protecting the future of thei ...
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Life before, during and after the holocaust with Buchenwald survivor, Melvin Federbush. In hour 5 of this series, he reveals his harrowing experiences while in Nazi occupied Poland. Melvin Federbush was born in Deblin, Poland, July 1923. He attended Cheder and Yeshiva as well as high school. Within eight days of Hitler's invasion of Poland, his parents and nine year old twin sisters were killed during a bombing attack. Melvin was taken prisoner during the Nazi occupation and forced to live i ...
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🌟 Welcome to "Keeping the Shul Lights On" Podcast! 🕍✨ Embark on a transformative journey with us, delving deep into the heart of synagogue operations, the intricacies of building a vibrant Jewish community, and the dedication of synagogue executives and organizational leaders. This podcast, proudly brought to you by Shul Marketing, is your gateway to uncovering the secrets behind successful synagogue management and community engagement. Meet Your Host: Howard Wolpoff 🎙️ I'm Howard Wolpoff, y ...
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/08/the-mitzvah-of-voting-edited-encore.html TRANSCRIPT: https://otter.ai/u/ql3_Vi81NBwkvNT97SKZiyh8_yM?utm_source=copy_url Four years ago in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, I ran a 3-part series called The Mitzvah of Voting. Here we are in 2024 in a presidential election year again and defending…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/08/the-mitzvah-of-voting-edited-encore.html TRANSCRIPT: https://otter.ai/u/ql3_Vi81NBwkvNT97SKZiyh8_yM?utm_source=copy_url Four years ago in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, I ran a 3-part series called The Mitzvah of Voting. Here we are in 2024 in a presidential election year again and defending…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/08/the-state-of-middle-grade.html I love middle grade books! But what defines a middle grade book? What are the challenges to publishing for this age group? What is the state of middle grade literature today? To learn more, I invited 2 experts on the genre: ~ Librarian Karen Jensen, author of "Treat…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/08/the-state-of-middle-grade.html I love middle grade books! But what defines a middle grade book? What are the challenges to publishing for this age group? What is the state of middle grade literature today? To learn more, I invited 2 experts on the genre: ~ Librarian Karen Jensen, author of "Treat…
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"Espionage! Secrets! Suspense!" Holocaust Books with Adam Gidwitz & Steve Sheinkin
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/07/espionage-secrets-suspense-holocaust.html Two incredible authors, Adam Gidwitz and Steve Sheinkin, joined me to talk about their most recent books, Max in the House of Spies and Impossible Escape. As many listeners know, I tend to avoid Holocaust books because I've kind of overdosed on them durin…
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"Espionage! Secrets! Suspense!" Holocaust Books with Adam Gidwitz & Steve Sheinkin
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/07/espionage-secrets-suspense-holocaust.html Two incredible authors, Adam Gidwitz and Steve Sheinkin, joined me to talk about their most recent books, Max in the House of Spies and Impossible Escape. As many listeners know, I tend to avoid Holocaust books because I've kind of overdosed on them durin…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/06/joyful-song-with-leslea-newman-susan-gal.html Joyful Song: A Naming Story is Lesléa Newman's newest picture book, and once again she's paired up with the amazing Susan Gal. This dynamic duo brought us Here Is the World in 2014 and Welcoming Elijah in 2020. Their new 2024 book is about a baby nami…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/06/joyful-song-with-leslea-newman-susan-gal.html Joyful Song: A Naming Story is Lesléa Newman's newest picture book, and once again she's paired up with the amazing Susan Gal. This dynamic duo brought us Here Is the World in 2014 and Welcoming Elijah in 2020. Their new 2024 book is about a baby nami…
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Don't Play the Game of Estate Planning Before You got Your Team
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The road to retirement is full of twists and turns, potholes and traffic stops. But, that doesn't mean you can't avoid those hassles. Welcome to "Your Retirement Roadmap - Income is The Outcome That Matters Most In Retirement" with Mark S. Gardner. In this episode, we are joined by Isaac Shutt Esq. of Shutt Law Firm, PLLC. Isaac's firm focuses on i…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/05/ruth-behar-on-across-so-many-seas.html Lucky Broken Girl, Letters from Cuba, Tia Fortuna's New Home, and now, Across So Many Seas. Award winning author Ruth Behar keeps finding new ways to share her Sephardic and Ashkenazi Cuban Jewish heritage with us, and it's fresh and fascinating every time. …
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/05/ruth-behar-on-across-so-many-seas.html Lucky Broken Girl, Letters from Cuba, Tia Fortuna's New Home, and now, Across So Many Seas. Award winning author Ruth Behar keeps finding new ways to share her Sephardic and Ashkenazi Cuban Jewish heritage with us, and it's fresh and fascinating every time. …
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EMPOWER - Women's Roadmap to Financial Security
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The road to retirement is full of twists and turns, potholes and traffic stops. But, that doesn't mean you can't avoid those hassles. Welcome to "Your Retirement Roadmap - Income is The Outcome That Matters Most In Retirement" with Mark S. Gardner. In this episode, we are joined by the Ed Slott Group Director of Retirement Education, Sarah Brenner,…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/04/project-shema.html As you may remember, in December 2023 I participated in The Artists Against Antisemitism auction, which raised funds for Project Shema. Today we'll talk with April Powers, Vice President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Project Shema, to learn more about their mission and h…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/04/project-shema.html As you may remember, in December 2023 I participated in The Artists Against Antisemitism auction, which raised funds for Project Shema. Today we'll talk with April Powers, Vice President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Project Shema, to learn more about their mission and h…
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RedPill Torah Episode 200: Passover or Easter?
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Shalom! It's been a minute! RedPill Torah is getting the word out to the body of Messiah. Check out our Radio spots, explaining the difference between Passover and Easter. Please pray with us; may many believers opt for the RedPill!By redpilltorah
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The road to retirement is full of twists and turns, potholes and traffic stops. But, that doesn't mean you can't avoid those hassles. Welcome to "Your Retirement Roadmap - Income is The Outcome That Matters Most In Retirement" with Mark S. Gardner. In our first episode, we're diving deep into some of the common uncertainties of retirment, and how y…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-miracle-seed.html The Miracle Seed is Martin Lemelman's nonfiction graphic novel about how modern science brought the Judean date palm back to life after a thousand year extinction. We met in person at the local public library's recording studio to talk about his book, his art, and the truly …
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-miracle-seed.html The Miracle Seed is Martin Lemelman's nonfiction graphic novel about how modern science brought the Judean date palm back to life after a thousand year extinction. We met in person at the local public library's recording studio to talk about his book, his art, and the truly …
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The 2024 Sydney Taylor Book Awards, Revealed
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The 2024 Sydney Taylor Book Awards, Revealed
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-2024-sydney-taylor-book-awards.html The winners of the 2024 Sydney Taylor Book Awards, recognizing the best Jewish children's and young adult literature of the year, were announced on January 22, 2024 at the American Library Association's Youth Media Awards event. Aviva Rosenberg is the curre…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-artists-against-antisemitism-auction.html The Artists Against Antisemitism is a new organization formed to give creatives of all kinds a way to fight anti-Jewish hate. Their very first action is to hold an auction, happening December 15-22, 2023. The auction will benefit Project Shema, which …
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-artists-against-antisemitism-auction.html The Artists Against Antisemitism is a new organization formed to give creatives of all kinds a way to fight anti-Jewish hate. Their very first action is to hold an auction, happening December 15-22, 2023. The auction will benefit Project Shema, which …
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/12/hanukkah-upside-down.html In September 2023, I zoomed with Elissa Brent Weissman from across the world, to record an interview about her new picture book, Hanukkah Upside Down. It's the story of a cousin in New York and a cousin in New Zealand, and how they connect during this wintertime AND summ…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/12/hanukkah-upside-down.html In September 2023, I zoomed with Elissa Brent Weissman from across the world, to record an interview about her new picture book, Hanukkah Upside Down. It's the story of a cousin in New York and a cousin in New Zealand, and how they connect during this wintertime AND summ…
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RedPill Torah Episode 199: Start at the First Floor
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The Bible is like a building; it has a foundation and a first floor. Higher floors are literally supported by the first floor. That is true of buildings and The Bible. The RedPill comes when you find out which part of the Bible is the first floor, and why.By redpilltorah
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/11/two-tribes.html Emily Bowen Cohen is a Jewish member of the Muscogee Nation. Her debut graphic novel, Two Tribes, explores the complexities that come with having a dual identity. I can't think of a better book to read in November, which is both Jewish Book Month and Native American Heritage Month…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/11/two-tribes.html Emily Bowen Cohen is a Jewish member of the Muscogee Nation. Her debut graphic novel, Two Tribes, explores the complexities that come with having a dual identity. I can't think of a better book to read in November, which is both Jewish Book Month and Native American Heritage Month…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/10/we-need-israel-books.html Like so many of you, I am devastated by the suffering and loss of life in Israel and in Gaza, inflicted by the terrorism of Hamas, so I'm interrupting our regular schedule to bring you additional content related to the war in Israel and Gaza. This conversation with Yael …
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/10/we-need-israel-books.html Like so many of you, I am devastated by the suffering and loss of life in Israel and in Gaza, inflicted by the terrorism of Hamas, so I'm interrupting our regular schedule to bring you additional content related to the war in Israel and Gaza. This conversation with Yael …
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RedPill Torah Episode 198: Pray for the Righteous
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There is war in Israel! With so many people to pray for, one group is often forgotten. The RedPill is all about seeing this world from The Creator's perspective. Take the RedPill; see as Abraham saw, and pray as he prayed.By redpilltorah
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/10/am-yisrael-chai-tammar-stein.html On October 7, 2023, the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war, the terrorist group Hamas launched a brutal attack against Israel, murdering and kidnapping civilians young and old as well as striking military targets on multiple fronts. At the time of writing, Is…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/10/am-yisrael-chai-tammar-stein.html On October 7, 2023, the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war, the terrorist group Hamas launched a brutal attack against Israel, murdering and kidnapping civilians young and old as well as striking military targets on multiple fronts. At the time of writing, Is…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/10/e-train-talks.html E Train is the powerhouse 12-year-old behind the podcast, YouTube channel, and website E Train Talks, and he's recently formed his own nonprofit. This Jewish tween is a remarkable literacy advocate who's doing so much good in the world. TRANSCRIPT LEARN MORE: E Train Talks: Web…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/10/e-train-talks.html E Train is the powerhouse 12-year-old behind the podcast, YouTube channel, and website E Train Talks, and he's recently formed his own nonprofit. This Jewish tween is a remarkable literacy advocate who's doing so much good in the world. TRANSCRIPT LEARN MORE: E Train Talks: Web…
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RedPill Torah Episode 197: Yom Kippur, Joel and The Day of The LORD
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Why should Christians care about The Day of The LORD? What does it have to do with Yom Kippur? Get your Bible; turn to the Book of Joel. Take the RedPills.By redpilltorah
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RedPill Torah Episode 196: Crying Wolf in The Fall Holy Times?
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Would you rather be the excited person who invites others to The Fall Feast, or the skeptical person who notices that every year...the same thing happens...nothing new? Many people will take this RedPill too late. Don't be that person.By redpilltorah
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Do you know enough about The Faith? No need to hear other people, especially the ones with "new information?" We get it; that's where the RedPill comes in.By redpilltorah
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/09/two-new-years.html Happy New Year! Rosh Hashanah (which begins this year on September 15, 2023), is celebrated by Jewish folks each fall. The Lunar New Year (which will be celebrated next on February 10, 2024) is celebrated by Asian folks each spring. In the picture book Two New Years, Richard Ho…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/09/two-new-years.html Happy New Year! Rosh Hashanah (which begins this year on September 15, 2023), is celebrated by Jewish folks each fall. The Lunar New Year (which will be celebrated next on February 10, 2024) is celebrated by Asian folks each spring. In the picture book Two New Years, Richard Ho…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/08/friends-for-lq-auction.html We're squeezing in an extra episode this month to let you know about a special project inspired by our July 2023 interview with Arthur Levine of Levine Querido! After hearing the July interview, listeners Liza Wiemer and Debbi Lakrtiz were inspired to address the chall…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/08/friends-for-lq-auction.html We're squeezing in an extra episode this month to let you know about a special project inspired by our July 2023 interview with Arthur Levine of Levine Querido! After hearing the July interview, listeners Liza Wiemer and Debbi Lakrtiz were inspired to address the chall…
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After creation, GOD looked over what He had made; He described it as "Tov M'od." What is it about Tov M'od that many believers don't like? This is the 7th RedPill in a series, and it is set apart from the others.By redpilltorah
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-jake-show.html in Joshua S. Levy's middle grade novel, The Jake Show, TV-obsessed Jake sees life in terms of shows. His parents divorce is like his favorite show getting cancelled, and now he's stuck playing two roles, Yaakov for his religious mother and Jacob for his secular father. Jake has…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-jake-show.html in Joshua S. Levy's middle grade novel, The Jake Show, TV-obsessed Jake sees life in terms of shows. His parents divorce is like his favorite show getting cancelled, and now he's stuck playing two roles, Yaakov for his religious mother and Jacob for his secular father. Jake has…
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This episode is not our usual...yet, we believe that The Most High has inspired us to talk about this topic. We are sure it will be a blessing! Don't forget to pack the RedPills.By redpilltorah
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RedPill Torah Episode 192: It’s a Man’s World
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Does The Creator respect Men more than Women? Do The Brothers get all the breaks? The Nation of Israel got a RedPill from GOD Himself. Find out how He responded to 5 bold Daughters who stepped into a Man's world.By redpilltorah
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Levine Querido and the 100K Books Challenge
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/07/levine-querido-and-100k-books-challenge.html Levine Querido is an independent publishing house founded by legendary editor Arthur Levine. He left his own imprint, Arthur A. Levine Books at Scholastic after 23 years, and he started Levine Querido in 2019 to showcase gorgeous diverse books by creat…
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Levine Querido and the 100K Books Challenge
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/07/levine-querido-and-100k-books-challenge.html Levine Querido is an independent publishing house founded by legendary editor Arthur Levine. He left his own imprint, Arthur A. Levine Books at Scholastic after 23 years, and he started Levine Querido in 2019 to showcase gorgeous diverse books by creat…
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Setting The Tone For The Staff featuring Sheila Goldman of Shomrei Torah Synagogue, West Hills, CA
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An executive director needs to set the tone for the staff as part of creating a relationship with the congregation. This has been the focus of our next guest and a measure of her leadership success. Sheila Goldman of Shomrei Torah Synagogue of West Hills, CA shares her experiences as the Executive Director of a shul that has utilized grants to enha…
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In this episode, Rabbi Wolkenfeld welcomes back to the podcast Rabbi Zachary Truboff—the Director of Rabbinic Education for the International Beit Din—who shares his insights into how Jewish divorce works today. On the occasion of Rabbi Wolkenfeld’s last Straw Hat podcast and the end of his time at ASBI, they also discuss the challenges and joys of…
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