Best LeChai Podcasts (2024)

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Adeline Shayegan (1989-1990) 51:37

5d ago51:37

51:37

Joining Jill and Doron on the 31st episode of the podcast, the thirteenth of our second season, to tell us her story is designer and businesswoman Adeline Shayegan, who attended Carmel College from 1989 to ‘90. Adeline was born in Bath to Persian Jewish parents, and grew up in England, Iran, France and America, where she currently resides, in Bever…

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Henry Milner (1956-65) 48:27

13d ago48:27

48:27

Joining Jill and Doron on the 30th episode of the podcast, the eleventh of our second season, to tell us his story is British criminal defense lawyer Henry Milner. From Carmel, Henry studied law at the London School of Economics. For over forty years now, Henry has been the go-to lawyer for some of Britain's most notorious criminals. Chambers Direc…

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Michael Silberberg (1986-91), Remembering October 7 36:30

24d ago36:30

36:30

In this episode we bring you a recording of an interview that took place in front of an audience of Old-Carmelis, family and friends at a live event generously hosted by David Dangoor at the Royal Society of Medicine in London on Sunday, August 18. Its release coincides with the first anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. The int…

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Emily Cohen (1983-85) 1:04:59

2M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Joining Jill and Doron on our 28th episode, the tenth of our second season, to tell us her story is British entrepreneur and Israel warrior Emily Cohen. Emily completed her A-Levels at Surbiton High School in Surrey, and thereafter - rather than go to university - chose to start working, in public relations. She began at the Lynne Franks agency in …

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Adrian Agassi (1972-82) 1:01:03

2M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Joining Jill and Doron on our 27th episode, the 9th of our second season, to tell us his story is Adrian Agassi, better known as Agi. Agi studied Law at Kings College London and was called to the Bar in 1986, the same year he made Aliyah. In 1989, after receiving a Masters degree in Public International Law from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, …

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Peter Rhodes OBE (1962-66) 1:02:48

3M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Joining Jill and Doron on the 26th episode of the podcast, to tell us his story is British businessman Peter Rhodes. Peter was raised in Kensington where he attended St. David’s prep school before arriving at Carmel, sight unseen. After ‘A‘ levels, he had a diverse career in retail, advertising and exhibitions, during which he worked at the Jewish …

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Ilana Brandwain-Chodos (1990-95) 38:43

3M ago38:43

38:43

Joining Jill and Doron on our 25th episode, the 7th of our second season, to tell us her story is our second Belgian guest, fine jeweler and fellow podcaster Ilana Brandwain. Ilana was born in Antwerp to Ukrainian parents. She studied French and Russian at Queen Mary University in London, followed by Chinese medicine. Upon returning to Antwerp, she…

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Jack “Yanky” Fachler (1957-64) 50:21

4M ago50:21

50:21

Joining Jill and Doron on our 24th episode, the sixth of our second season, to tell us his story is our first guest from Ireland, author Yanky Fachler, known as Jacky at Carmel College, where he was Head Boy. Following two years at Yeshiva in Israel, Yanky studied Psychology, Sociology and Economics at Brunel, where he also earned a Masters degree …

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Alain Jeger (1981-83) 1:01:07

4M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Joining Jill and Doron on our 23rd episode, the fifth of our second season, to tell us his story is our first Belgian guest, Alain Jeger. Alain grew up in Antwerp, and prior to Carmel, went to the renowned Tachkemoni school. After Carmel, he studied at the European Business School in London. For the past 15 years he has been the Managing Director o…

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Suzie Greene Tedesco (1971-78) 38:25

5M ago38:25

38:25

Joining Jill and Doron on our 22nd episode, the fourth of our second season, to tell us her story, is film and commercials producer Suzie Greene-Tedesco, who attended Carmel College from 1971 to ‘78, the thirty-third girl to do so. Suzie lives in Los Angeles with her husband Denny and two kids. She completed her education at St. Godric’s Secretaria…

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Steven Fogel (1963-69) 47:47

5M ago47:47

47:47

Joining Jill and Doron on our 21st episode, the third of our second season, to tell us his story, is Steven Fogel, a solicitor whose practice at the large international law firm, Dechert, which he led, focused on commercial property. Steven attended Carmel from 1963 to ‘69, and then read law at King’s College in London. He wrote several textbooks a…

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Mark Sabah (1990-95) 52:29

5M ago52:29

52:29

Joining Jill and Doron on our 20th episode, the second of our second season, to tell us his story, is Mark Sabah, an international political activist and lobbyist, and former Head Boy at Carmel. Mark was born in London and raised in Africa as the son of a diplomat for the European Union. After Carmel, he studied Politics and Social Sciences at Manc…

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Rabbi David Rosen KSG CBE (1958-67) 46:44

6M ago46:44

46:44

Joining Jill and Doron on the 19th episode of the podcast, the first of our second season, to tell us his story, is Rabbi David Rosen (1958-67), the youngest son of Carmel College’s founders Rabbi Dr. Kopul and Bella Rosen, and brother of Rabbis Jeremy Rosen and the late Micky Rosen. David, known to his old school friends as Buster, is currently Sp…

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Rabbi David Rosen KSG CBE on Faith & Interfaith 20:15

6M ago20:15

20:15

In this bonus content episode, Rabbi David Rosen discusses the evolution of his interfaith work and its Carmel connections. Personal mentions in this episode: Rabbi Dr. Kopul Rosen (Founder and Principal) Rabbi Jeremy Rosen (Headmaster) Houda Nonoo Jonathan Fried Daniel Seal Feel free to leave a comment letting us know what you liked about this epi…

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Season 1 Finale 29:56

7M ago29:56

29:56

As the first season of The Road from Carmel podcast comes to an end, hear from some of its listeners with feedback on the podcast, and from Jill and Doron with their Season 1 highlights. Wishing everyone a chag sameach - we will see you down The Road from Carmel! Personal mentions: Jack Mizel Lindsay Simmonds Ashley Perry Adam Sherridan Debbie Coll…

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Rachel & Joe Feuerstein (1981-87/88) 1:03:52

7M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Joining Jill and Doron on the 18th episode of the podcast, the last of our first season, to tell us their story, are siblings Rachel Feuerstein (1981-88) and Joe Feuerstein (1981-87), whose devout mixed-faith parentage made for a highly unusual Carmel experience never before publicly discussed. Rachel, now known as RD (short for Rochel Dina) Rubin,…

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Stephen Endelman (1973-77) 37:00

7M ago37:00

37:00

Joining Jill and Doron on the 17th episode of the podcast, to tell us his story, is composer and film producer Stephen Endelman (1973-77), a resident of Los Angeles in California. Stephen earned Grammy and Golden Globe nominations for crafting music for a multitude of films across a range of genres. His album De-Lovely, for the eponymous movie on t…

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David Dangoor CBE (1961-67) 1:05:04

8M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Joining Jill and Doron on the 16th episode of the podcast, to tell us his story, is David Dangoor (1961-67), a British businessman and philanthropist, whose family foundation for some years immediately after the school closed owned the Carmel estate. David grew up in a prominent Jewish family in Baghdad in Iraq. After studying physics at Imperial C…

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Ashley Perry (1986-92) 36:33

8M ago36:33

36:33

Joining Jill and Doron on the 15th episode of the podcast, to tell us his story, is Ashley Perry (1986-92), a senior Israeli political and communications consultant and policy and election campaign advisor. Ashley consults for and advises international leaders, governments and companies globally. He is currently an external advisor to Israel's Mini…

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Philip Powell (1962-71) 29:58

9M ago29:58

29:58

Joining Jill and Doron on the 14th episode of the podcast, to tell us his story, is Philip Powell (1962-71), our first guest (save Jeremy Rosen) to also have been a Carmel parent, when his daughter Lauren became a pupil in the ‘90s. Philip and his younger brother Jonathan, also a Carmel alumnus, worked in ladies fashion accessories. Philip now live…

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David Sheldon (1953-63) 56:08

9M ago56:08

56:08

Joining Jill and Doron on the 13th episode of the podcast (I guess you could call this our Bar Mitzvah episode), to tell us his story, is David Sheldon, pupil number 269, who attended Carmel College for a full decade, from 1953 to 1963, arriving on the very day - October 5th - that the school first assumed its place on the campus at Mongewell Park …

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Jill Kenton (1982-88) 55:51

9M ago55:51

55:51

On this special Valentine’s Day episode, joining Doron and guest co-host extraordinaire Dana Shauli Malmstrom (1981-85), to tell us her story - on her birthday - is the inimitable Jill Kenton, who many old Carmelis around the world know of course as Doron’s regular co-host on the ‘Road from Carmel’ podcast and as the indefatigable organizer of mult…

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Jack Mizel (1971-82) 41:23

9M ago41:23

41:23

Joining Jill and Doron on the eleventh episode of the podcast, to tell us his story, is Jack Mizel, who may well have been the pupil to spend more years at Carmel than any other, from 1971 to 1982. Jack has been in the publishing and advertising business for over 35 years. He was born in Hackney, in the East End of London, and now lives in Bourne E…

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Joanna (Marcus) Landau (1989-91) 43:40

9M ago43:40

43:40

Joining Jill and Doron on the tenth episode of the podcast (yes, we’ve reached the double digits, darlings!), to tell us her story, is our first guest from Israel, Joanna Landau, née Marcus (1989-91). Joanna is a Cambridge-educated lawyer and entrepreneur who is deeply dedicated to positively changing how the world feels about Israel. In 2011, she…

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Orly (Marx) Koppel (1979-83) 39:46

10M ago39:46

39:46

Joining Jill and Doron on the ninth episode of the podcast, to tell us her story, is our first guest from bonny Scotland, Orly (Marx) Koppel (1979-83). A graduate of Oxford University and a psychotherapist in Glasgow, Orly (in 2021) published the book "Roads without Shoulders", a look back at her work and life, including her time at Carmel. Orly’s …

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Bonus Content: Mystery Man 7:57

10M ago7:57

7:57

In the most recent episode of the podcast, our guest Neil Myeroff (1958-63) recounted an occurrence of the annual football match between Carmel’s First XI and the school’s staff. In the particular match that Neil recalled, in 1960, something most unusual happened. In this bonus content episode, we bring you readings by a pair of special guests of t…

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Neil Myeroff (1958-63) 28:14

10M ago28:14

28:14

Joining Jill and Doron on the eighth episode of the podcast, to tell us his story, is UK Property Consultant Neil Myeroff, who was a pupil at Carmel College from 1958 to 1963. Neil has vivid memories of his time at Carmel with - in his words - “the best reserved for the sports field rather than the classroom”. Old Carmelis may remember him for orga…

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Bonus content: Havdalah 3:11

11M ago3:11

3:11

By Jill Kenton and Doron Junger

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Morris Bright MBE (1977-84) 1:07:05

11M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Joining Jill and Doron on the seventh episode of the podcast, to tell us his story, is film studio executive and author Morris Bright, a pupil at Carmel College from 1977 to 1984. Morris - known as Moishe in Carmel days - is a director at Elstree Studios, home to the first Star Wars movie and the Indiana Jones trilogies, and more recently the serie…

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Toby Tenenbaum (1994-97) 49:59

11M ago49:59

49:59

Joining Jill and Doron on the sixth episode of the podcast, to tell us his story, is Toby Tenenbaum (1994-97), the school’s last Head Boy. Toby came to Carmel College by following in the footsteps of no less than 13 close and extended family members, including his sister Rayna, uncle Martin Kaye (who was our guest on the second episode of the podca…

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Kenny Wax (1983-85) 37:13

11M ago37:13

37:13

Joining Jill and Doron on the fifth episode of the podcast, to tell us his story, is a contemporary of ours, West End musical theater producer Kenny Wax, who was a pupil at Carmel from 1983 to 1984. Kenny Wax has been working in the West End since 1989, first as an usher, then as a flyman, a box office clerk, follow spot operator and on-stage crew …

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Zoe Waxman (1986-88) 24:27

11M ago24:27

24:27

Joining Jill and Doron on this episode, to tell us her story, is our very first female guest on the podcast, Oxford University Professor Zoë Waxman (1986-88). Zoë Waxman is the inaugural Professor of Holocaust History at the University of Oxford. She is the author of three books on the Holocaust, as well as numerous articles relating to the Holocau…

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Ray Schinazi (1964-68) 40:07

11M ago40:07

40:07

Joining Jill and Doron on this episode, to tell us his story, is Emory University Professor Ray Schinazi (1964-68). Raymond Schinazi is a Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Center for ViroScience and Cure at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Ray holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Bath in England. He has authored over 600 p…

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Martin Kaye (1959-65) 41:29

11M ago41:29

41:29

Joining Jill and Doron on this episode, to tell us his story, is former Carmel College student #660, Martin Kay (1959-65). Martin Kaye was born in 1947, a year before the founding of Carmel College. By his own description, life was great until one day in 1959 his family informed Martin that, come September, he was to be educated at one of England’s…

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Bonus content: Jeremy Rosen (1949-60) 1:38

11M ago1:38

1:38

The Carmel College school song, as composed by Rabbi Dr. Kopul Rosen (based on a Palmach hymn), and sung acapella by Rabbi Jeremy RosenBy Jill Kenton and Doron Junger

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Jeremy Rosen (1949-60) 40:25

11M ago40:25

40:25

Joining Jill and Doron on the very first episode of the podcast, to tell us his story, is none other than Rabbi Jeremy Rosen, who now lives in NYC and - in his own words - is “a Rabbi and a teacher”. The son of Carmel’s founder, the late Rabbi Kopul Rosen, Jeremy (known to many of us only ever as ‘Rabbi Rosen’) was a pupil at Carmel from 1949 to 19…

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A WORD TO THE LADIES! 7:52

4+ y ago7:52

7:52

When I think I like to write things down even if it’s all over the place , this episode I’m sending out a message to the ladies who didn’t even know they needed to hear this. TUNE IN to hear the WORD!

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Sex Talk 1:33:46

4+ y ago1:33:46

1:33:46

This episode we getting grown and sexy with returning guest @thevineintervention and a new roomie Yasmin. We talk sex , dick appointments , having sex on the first link and so much more ...

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Make Up 101 1:02:05

4+ y ago1:02:05

1:02:05

This episode we have @thevineintervention_, @selflovemanda , & @_curvybri joining us for todays Girl Talk. We discuss Women’s Intuition, we give each other tips and tricks on make up , do’s and don’t of make up and so much more!