Best Mr Thrive Media Podcasts (2024)

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Is The IDF The Most Moral Army In The World? with Sam Fried 37:55

5h ago37:55

37:55

You turn on your TV or go on your phone and the first video that pops up is insurmountable destruction of Gaza. A once complete society is now in rubble, leaving bloodied bodies and children behind. And who's responsible? Israel. Surely this is a genocide, right? Well, it's true that Gaza is in ruins but characterizing what's going on in Gaza as a …

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Joined by Scott Brumley, Darcy Ridge, and Lynn Bowser 43:53

18h ago43:53

43:53

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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Taking with Louise M. Paglan and John Hunt 44:04

2h ago44:04

44:04

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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Why Should I Study Torah WEEKLY!?!?! With Joey Swaid (BONUS EPISODE!) 26:11

8d ago26:11

26:11

The Torah is central to Judaism. There’s no debate there. But why is it relevant to our daily lives? It’s a history book… about supernatural things that we can’t possibly relate to… right? Joey Swaid, a young and bright yeshiva student in Jerusalem, Israel, speaks the words of wisdom and truth relating Torah and it’s relevancy to our daily lives. W…

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What is the REAL story of Tisha B’Av? With Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser 36:14

1h ago36:14

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We have to fast? Again? Yep. For another 25 hours, Jews are told to fast for what is considered the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. Tisha B’Av is a holiday some know very fondly while others have never heard of. It commemorates the destruction of the 1st and 2nd Temples along with other exceptionally tragic moments in Jewish history. What is th…

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Joined by Dr. Nikole L. Hill, Lindsey Gordon, and Jennifer Hunt 44:52

6d ago44:52

44:52

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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Why Does G-d Need Me To Pray? with Rabbi Ephy Greene 34:11

20d ago34:11

34:11

Hashem is this infinite being, for lack of better term. He's all-encompassing and created us out of nothing, indicating his sheer power. Yet, it's a mitzvah to pray and is a commandment to pray during certain times. So then... does he need anything or not? And of all things, why prayer? Prayer is an area of specialty for Rabbi Ephy Greene of Aish H…

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Talking with James Sanders and Brooke McCraw 47:31

13d ago47:31

47:31

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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Why Is Modesty So Oppressive? with Moriel Shviki 32:09

24d ago32:09

32:09

Buttoned-up clothing. Black and white style. Tight and uncomfortable. Covered and hot. No designs nor messages. And definitely no ankle. That's the summary of modesty. The concept of 'covering up' is one of the most difficult and seemingly oppressive aspects of Judaism. What if there was a much-needed paradigm shift on this idea? Moriel Shviki, an …

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Chatting with Eddie Grier, Mike Smith, and Leslie Reid 53:55

20d ago53:55

53:55

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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Why Don't Jews Proselytize? with Yo Mark Jean 32:48

1M ago32:48

32:48

Have you ever had a religious person knock on your door and ask you to join them at church? Have you ever had a preacher on the street shout at you for living differently than them? Ever notice that none of those figures are Jewish? As a matter of fact, Jews know better than to not try to convert people as it is a sin according to their bible. Yet.…

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Talking with Mike Buccialia, Tom Barrett, and Nicole Bryan 52:59

27d ago52:59

52:59

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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Why Should Gay People Be Zionist? with Marcus Breman 33:24

1M ago33:24

33:24

Israel is the only pro-LGBTQ country in the Middle East but does that mean you should automatically be a Zionist? Probably, but for a vast majority of LGBTQ members, especially Jews, they are faced with the inner conflict of crossing political lines and personal values, stepping aside from the guidelines of their political affiliation's doctrine. H…

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A Chat with Chip Scholz 45:02

1M ago45:02

45:02

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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How Do You Find YOUR Judaism? with Melinda Strauss 35:14

1M ago35:14

35:14

One of the most intimidating things about being on your Jewish journey is answering the question, "What kind of Jew are you?" There are so many ways 'to Jew', how can you possibly choose? And once you do, who said you're personally ready to be labeled in a specific way? Instagram and TikTok star Melinda Strauss is no stranger to this concept. Knowi…

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What Does Yeshiva NOT Teach You? with Daniel Mouyal 27:09

2M ago27:09

27:09

All Yeshivas are notoriously known for giving life-changing education. Teaching Judaism with a higher kind of discipline while embedding principles to live by is not something that happens overnight. You hear of people that stay for a week. You hear of people that stay for years. But does it really provide you with ALL the tools you need in life? D…

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Talking with Yiwen Chen, Lily Harsch, and Brett Hicks 44:53

2M ago44:53

44:53

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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How Do You Give A Good Sermon? with Rabbi Daniel Steinberg 30:58

2M ago30:58

30:58

Just remember what they taught you in grade school: When you're public speaking, just imagine everyone's pants are down... That trick never worked did it? Public speaking is hard. Giving a sermon to a high-expecting congregation is harder. Rabbi Daniel Steinberg is no stranger to the difficulty of trying to inspire and emotionally elevate a crowd. …

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Talking with Larry Shaheen, Jr. 45:05

2M ago45:05

45:05

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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Is God (Scientifically) Real? with Rabbi Aaron Zimmer and Rabbi Elie Feder 34:14

2M ago34:14

34:14

Probably the most challenging question any religious person could answer from an agnostic person is "Is God Real?" The religious person might say "Of course he is real!" "And how do you know?" "Can't you feel it?" Of course, we all know 'feeling' is not enough. Rabbi Aaron Zimmer and Rabbi Elie Feder produced a podcast called "Physics to God" to go…

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Joined by Susan Tillis and Andy Yates 44:48

2M ago44:48

44:48

Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each episode offers an exciting li…

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What Is The Real Story Of Shavuot? with Sruly Meyer 31:55

2M ago31:55

31:55

WE FINALLY RECEIVED THE TORAH! Time to enjoy the taste of milk and honey. But why? Can our Jewish stomachs really handle all of that dairy and what are we actually celebrating when we look at the history of the Torah - the constant tug-of-war we have with the values God laid out for us? Have we, an exiled people, really earned a celebration? Sruly …

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Talking with Melissa Easley, Charles Jeter, and Dennis K. LaCaria 44:07

2M ago44:07

44:07

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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How Can You Bring Light Unto Nations? with Solomon Friedman 33:28

3M ago33:28

33:28

It goes without saying that the internet can be a disgusting display of human nature. Anonymous trolls, scams, and false information run rampant and they're not hard to run into. A centerpiece to this disturbing reality is the adult entertainment industry which has never been known to treat people with dignity. Exposing people of all ages to this c…

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Remembering Jim Duke 53:25

3M ago53:25

53:25

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! On this special episode of Town Talk we will be remembering the life and service of 3x Town of Cornelius Board Member, James "Jim" Duke. Join LKN Chamber President and Host, Bill Russell, alongside Guest Co-Hosts, Jeff Tarte and Joe Vagnone. Throughout the show guest callers will join the program to share memories as w…

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How Do I Find Love? with "Coach" Daniel Ratner 37:14

3M ago37:14

37:14

Do you feel lonely? Do you feel it's time to find your true love? Do you feel hopeless in the romance department? Many of us do including me. If you're like me, Chaz Volk, the host of this show, you have spent many sleepless nights staring at the ceiling wondering what the future holds and if you're even worthy of your desires. In the quest to find…

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Talking with Dr. Ashley Lucas, Tim Nieder, and Bear Robinson 53:28

3M ago53:28

53:28

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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How Do You Do Jewish Activism? with Marla Friedson 39:10

3M ago39:10

39:10

Now more than ever before, your people need YOU! Anti-Israel and anti-Jewish rallies have spread like wildfire across the nation. Students get harassed on campus just for being Jews. The few Jews that do join the encampments are tokenized and glorified in hypocritical ways. No matter how much light we shed on the situation, our adversaries come bac…

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Talking with Jim Combs, Anna Blood, and Richie Blood 44:09

3M ago44:09

44:09

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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Who Are The Mizrahi Jews? with Tal Oran 35:26

3M ago35:26

35:26

One message this podcast has tried time and time again to explain... Jews come in all shapes and colors. The Jews from the Middle East are called Mizrahi Jews and they are just as culturally tied as Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews are. Tal Oran, better known as The Travelling Clatt, steps away from his travel vlogging to share the full overview of Miz…

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Talking with Lindsey Fisher, Melanie Houston, & Leslie Reid 43:02

3M ago43:02

43:02

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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What Are Holocaust Survivors Like? (Yom HaShoah Special) with Michael Ruskin 31:17

4M ago31:17

31:17

As we commemorate Yom HaShoah, we dedicate this week’s episode to understanding the lives and legacies of those who survived the Holocaust. Our guest, Michael Ruskin, offers an intimate glimpse into his life as the last surviving member of his family who escaped the horrors of the Holocaust. He shares tales of his own upbringing under the shadow of…

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Talking with Jeff Tarte, Ryan McDaniels, and Janelly Rosales 53:11

3M ago53:11

53:11

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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What Is Jewish Mindfulness? with Gila Ross 36:46

4M ago36:46

36:46

Take a deep breath. Let's acknowledge the fact that the world is crazy which can naturally make anyone a little crazy. It's okay to be off your rocker sometimes but that's where the mindfulness kicks in. While the world seems to spew hate in our direction, there's no better time than the present to turn toward the Jewish lens of mindfulness. Gila R…

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Talking with Jamie Lane and Katie Florian 52:58

4M ago52:58

52:58

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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What Is The Real Story of Passover? with Rabbi Markman 31:32

4M ago31:32

31:32

Right about now, you might be wondering why we have to eat flat bread. Right about now, you might be frustrated with the long dinners with the even longer stories. Right about now, you might be bored out of your mind as there is CLEARLY no meaning to these new restrictions. Don't worry. We'll explain everything. Chaz Volk, the new Chief Marketing O…

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Talking with Bob McIntosh, David Keith, and Stacy Phillips 53:03

4M ago53:03

53:03

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Today's Guests Bob McIntosh - Managing Partner of The McIntosh Law Firm and Board Chair for Historic Rural Hill, Inc. David Keith - Regional Manager at Artisan Direct Stacy Phillips - Interim Executive Director at Historic Rural Hill Today on Town Talk, Bill and his guests discuss the upcoming Loch Norman Highland Game…

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How Do You Lead a Passover Dinner (Seder)? with Larry Cohen 30:42

4M ago30:42

30:42

It's one of Judaism's most iconic holidays! Passover! The Rugrats did an episode about it. How could you not know about the holiday? You know, the one where we eat flat crackers? The one with the long dinner that's delayed by stories? Speaking of dinners, who's leading it this year? Oh, you are? And have you ever led a Passover Seder before? No? Th…

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Talking with Eileen Stoner, Lisa C. Kelley, & Maren Tallent Funk 53:03

4M ago53:03

53:03

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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Can Jews Be Transgender? with Michael Alroy? 31:32

5M ago31:32

31:32

This episode is about humans. This episode is about identity. This episode is about health. This episode is about self-awareness and self-care. This episode is about morality and this episode is about making sacrifices to pursue authenticity and wholeness. Any commentary outside of those themes is out of ignorance. Michael Alroy, a contestant on Is…

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Talking with Richard Pappas, Patrick Coleman, and Lauren Ewald 53:36

4M ago53:36

53:36

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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What Is Kabbalah? with Reb Adam Polinovskiy 34:08

5M ago34:08

34:08

We've all heard of Kabbalah but what does it really do? Why does it matter? This fictitious book filled with magical and mystical ideas seems to have just as much realism as Greek mythology, right? Wrong. What if Kabbalah was one of the most misunderstood pieces of text out of Jewish literature? Like many others, the concept and purpose of Kabbalah…

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Talking with Stuart Madow, Judy Goodwin, and Jennifer Stanger 53:02

5M ago53:02

53:02

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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Can Jews Get Tattoos? with David Braslawsce 36:31

5M ago36:31

36:31

Let's be real. Tattoos look cool. Some tattoos are questionable and regrettable later in life. But ultimately, who doesn't want a tattoo? It's also important to acknowledge that Jews and tattoos haven't always had the best relationship given our survival story. Despite this, it's been well-known that Jews can't have tattoos. What if we told you tha…

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Talking with Carroll Gray, Michelle Hoverson, and Lily Blakely 52:11

5M ago52:11

52:11

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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What is the Real Story of Purim? with Rabbi Raps (Chaz's Birthday Episode) 31:36

5M ago31:36

31:36

It's Purim! The holiday when Jews dress up in fun costumes, eat cookies, read stories of Jewish revolt, and drink tons of alcohol. Sound accurate to your experience? What if we told you all of that was untrue? Rabbi Raps returns to the podcast to teach the truth behind the beloved holiday of Purim. Join host and birthday boy, Chaz Volk, as he learn…

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Talking with Michael Bolewitz, Liam Goddard, Sharon Willis 52:33

5M ago52:33

52:33

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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Are Jews United? with Rabbi Yaacov Haber 34:48

6M ago34:48

34:48

Are the Jewish people united? It may seem like a simple question but it's not. Before October 7th, the Knesset faced a great division among its people. During the 96th Academy Awards, we saw Jewish filmmakers speaking against Israel. Among Jews, we see labels and identifiers to help tell our ethnic story. Depending on the context, that label can be…

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Talking with Kathleen Rose, Trent G. Gustafson, & Charles Knox, Jr. 53:11

5M ago53:11

53:11

Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…

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Who Are The Asian Jews? with LUNAR 38:57

6M ago38:57

38:57

Jews are not white! How many times do we need to tell you this? If you're not a Jew and are listening to this episode, you probably have the image of a Fiddler-on-the-Roof-looking fellow (called a Chassid). While they are certainly real, they're not the only ones. Despite being in the minority of Jewish diversity, they are given most of the spotlig…

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