Best Mindie Kaplan Podcasts (2024)

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Rebbetzin Malka Kaganoff and her Book Exploring Tehillim 18:07

2h ago18:07

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On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Rebbetzin Malka Kaganoff, the author of “Exploring Tehillim”Sefer Tehillim is the source of many of our tefillos and the sefer of choice for our personal prayers. But what exactly are we saying in each perek? Sometimes the answer is not so clear.In Exploring Tehillim Rebb…

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Chaya Baila Leiber and her book Who Wears a Yarmulke? 19:34

7d ago19:34

19:34

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is author and editor Chaya Baila Leiber, the author of “Who Wears a Yarmulke?”This children’s book is a bright and fun read for little kids, their parents and grandparents. Meet Yudi, who is growing accustomed to wearing his first yarmulke just before his upsherin. Chaya Bai…

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Dr. Sara Markowitz and Kosher ADHD 45:28

13d ago45:28

45:28

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Dr. Sara Markowitz, the co-author of “Kosher ADHD.” Among the topics they discuss are strategies for how someone with ADHD can overcome difficulties with prayer, Shabbat, Torah study, and other central aspects of Judaism. “Kosher ADHD” offers a practical yet creative appr…

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Riva Pomerantz and her Novel Take 2 25:31

17d ago25:31

25:31

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Riva Pomerantz, the author of “Take Two.”Riva talks about the book’s deep dive into the tumultuous shana rishona (first year of marriage) of Aryeh and Miri Kleinerman, their in-laws, and a world of secrets that crosses generations and boundaries in shalom bayis (household…

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Like Mother Like Son...Mother's Day Episode! 27:56

1M ago27:56

27:56

Does Mother know best?! Find out in our first ever Mom & Son episode where this "cool Mom" gives us a 30 second elevator pitch on her son's best qualities, her birds & the bees wisdom & best advice for settling down. We also hear her son's perspective on dating supply & demand, his usual type and hot takes on modern dating!…

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What’s on Authors’ Reading Tables!? Part 2 13:20

2M ago13:20

13:20

In this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer and host Heather Dean welcomes back a few esteemed authors who were Heather’s featured guests over the course of Season 1, as well as a rebbetzin, to tell us about the books that are on their reading table.Subscribe to “613 Books Podcast” and discover new books every week!Show Notes:Featured guests(1…

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Lesley Kaplan and the Small Business Success Toolbox & Guide 39:46

3M ago39:46

39:46

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Lesley Kaplan, a business strategy, branding and goal-achieving coach, who is also the author of “Small Business Success Toolbox & Guide.”Drawing from several decades’ experience running her own successful businesses (product and service) Lesley defines and explains the i…

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Judy Gruen and her memoir Bylines and Blessings 30:31

3M ago30:31

30:31

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Judy Gruen, the author of “Bylines and Blessings: Overcoming Obstacles, Striving for Excellence, and Redefining Success.” Judy says that she writes to find meaning, hope, and laughter in a complicated world. Her first memoir is the acclaimed "The Skeptic and the Rabbi." J…

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Mindy Blumenfeld and her book Hillel and the Paper Menschies 25:00

4M ago25:00

25:00

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Mindy Blumenfeld, the author of “Hillel and the Paper Menschies,” a book for children (that the rest of us will enjoy!) based on the actual experiences of young Hillel Blumenfeld z”l who was diagnosed with cancer when he was six years old.This book is co-written by Marc L…

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First Date Rules & Rituals! 25:14

4M ago25:14

25:14

The newest cast member of Bravo's Summer House, West Wilson joins our rotating roundtable of amazing guests to talk rounding the bases, playing hard to get & being fresh meat in a new city!

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Menachem Weinreb and the release of Mystical Matters from the Bible and Beyond 21:35

4M ago21:35

21:35

This week’s featured guest on “613 Books Podcast” is Menachem Weinreb, Creative Director of Mishpacha Magazine. His newly-published ingeniously artful book, “Mystical Matters from the Bible and Beyond” was previewed on this podcast last summer when it was still in manuscript form. Back then, host Heather Dean predicted this book just might be The N…

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Finance Bros...Dating Confessions! 35:21

4M ago35:21

35:21

Brad, Chad & Thad, these guests are not! In one of our favorite episodes, you'll meet 2 eligible bachelors navigating dating in the city (& in the Hamptons, of course)...but, they're definitely an endearing bunch who's up for answering everything & anything!

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Ahava Ehrenpreis and her books My Special Uncle and More than Special 9:11

5M ago9:11

9:11

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Ahava Ehrenpreis, the celebrated author of “On My Own…but Not Alone,” “More than Special: Perspectives from the World of Special Needs,” and “My Special Uncle.”Ahava is the mother of Saadya, a”h, a young man with Down syndrome. Her experiences raising him were the basis f…

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What’s on Authors’ Reading Tables!? Part 1 11:09

5M ago11:09

11:09

In this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer and host Heather Dean welcomes back a few esteemed authors who were Heather’s featured guests over the course of Season 1 to tell us about the books that are on their reading table.Subscribe to “613 Books Podcast” and discover new books every week!Featured authors: (1)Bracha Goetz, author of “Nourish…

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Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld and his book Body & Soul 27:22

5M ago27:22

27:22

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld, Executive Director if Jewish Spiritual Literacy, Inc (JSLI). He is the co-author of Body & Soul: The Torah Path to Health, Fitness, and a Holy Life. This book is a collection of over one-hundred-eighty major Torah teachings, some of which appear …

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Sarah Shapiro and Her Book Audience of One 28:50

6M ago28:50

28:50

In this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, producer-host Heather Dean speaks with Sarah Shapiro about her book, “Audience of One,” a collection of short stories. Sarah’s eclectic topics and ponderings are boldly honest yet written in a breezy yet contemplative manner that makes writing about ourselves seem easy. But it’s not! Sarah’s choices in phrasi…

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Barbara Bensoussan and her novel Pride and Preference 16:49

6M ago16:49

16:49

In this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, producer-host Heather Dean speaks with journalist and Mishpacha Magazine contributor Barbara Bensoussan about her novel, “Pride & Preference,” a frum homage to the Jane Austen classic, “Pride and Prejudice.”The episode begins with an exploration of an essay Barbara published in Mishpacha magazine as a call to…

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Bracha Goetz on her Memoir and Books for Children 20:46

6M ago20:46

20:46

In this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, producer-host Heather Dean speaks with bestselling author of over 40 children’s books Bracha Goetz about her memoir (for grown-up readers), “Nourish the Soul” as well as quite a bit of her other written work. In “Nourish the Soul,” Bracha openly reveals her quest for the Truth, her struggles with food and how…

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Rebbetzin Rochel Miller and her book The Simchah of Marriage 27:49

7M ago27:49

27:49

Rebbetzin Rochel Miller is Heather Dean’s featured guest on this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, discussing her new book, The Simchah of Marriage.Rebbetzin Miller spent her first eleven years in Israel learning the secrets of the eternal Jewish home with Rebbetzin Talya Helfer in a course based on the Hebrew-language sefer Ohel Rochel.Realizing tha…

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Slovie Jungreis-Wolff speaks about the biography, The Rebbetzin 19:16

7M ago19:16

19:16

Slovie Jungreis-Wolff returns to “613 Books” Podcast to tell us about the making of Rabbi Nachman Seltzer’s bestselling book, The Rebbetzin: The Story of Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis Her Life, Her Vision, Her Legacy. Slovie shares remembrances of her mother with us as well as the staggering and humbling impact this biography has had on readers everywh…

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Rabbi Gershon Schusterman and his book Why God Why 18:29

7M ago18:29

18:29

Rabbi Gershon Schusterman, author of "Why God Why," joins host Heather Dean for this episode of “613 Books” podcast to discuss such timely topics as coping with tragedy, upheaval, and loss on a personal level as well as on a National level as the Jewish Nation is challenged with historic levels of anti-Semitism and the State of Israel at war.Rabbi …

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Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz: Taking Shabbat to the Next Level 16:17

8M ago16:17

16:17

Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz returns to “613 Books” Podcast to discuss his book “Shabbat and the Festivals,” and our focus is on deeper meanings to Shabbat and how to maximize the unique and holy powers of the Day.You will also be surprised with the advice Rabbi Tatz gives to new baalei teshuva (Jews who are exploring or returning to mitzvah observance) ab…

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Rabbi Ilan Halberstadt and his book Think Big 18:13

8M ago18:13

18:13

London-based Rabbi Ilan Halberstadt joins host Heather Dean for this episode of “613 Books” podcast, describing the mood of his Jewish community. Just as in any of the world’s great metropolises, Jewish people everywhere feel vulnerable and uncertain while Israel is at war with Hamas.The teen years are perpetual times of uncertainty and insecurity:…

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Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein on Sukkos: A Symphony of Joy 20:54

8M ago20:54

20:54

Lecturer and author Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein is the featured guest on this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, discussing some of the key concepts he writes about in his new book, “Sukkos: A Symphony of Joy.”Rabbi Bernstein clarifies what exactly we are celebrating in this zeman simchaseinu. And if you are puzzled by the Hoshanos service or Simchas Bei…

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Dating Therapy! 23:49

9M ago23:49

23:49

In our most action packed & dramatically entertaining episode yet, our 3 guests get especially open with their hottest takes! Oversharing, confessions from a "Part Man / Part Horse" & heated debates ensure, you're welcome!

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Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz on the Simcha of Sukkot 13:04

9M ago13:04

13:04

Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz has returned to “613 Books” Podcast as host Heather Dean’s featured guest, this time to get into the festivities of Sukkot. That includes explaining exactly why Sukkot is considered the happiest time on the Jewish calendar, and how this fits in with the Jewish definition of Happiness.And if the weather is too inclement in your …

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Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz on Teshuva and Viduiy of Yom Kippur 14:41

9M ago14:41

14:41

Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz is back on “613 Books” Podcast as host Heather Dean’s featured guest, this time to provide insights and ideas we often wonder about regarding Yom Kippur, but hadn’t thought to ask.Are we expected to intensely ponder each confession of the Viduiy prayer? Are our sins forever erased on Yom Kippur… not to reappear during our Life …

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Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz on the Malchut of Rosh Hashanah 14:06

9M ago14:06

14:06

Welcoming the New Year with Rabbi Akiva Tatz is already something to celebrate on this episode of “613 Books” Podcast. Producer and Host Heather Dean explores with Rabbi Tatz a variety of concepts about Rosh Hashanah based on his new sefer, “Shabbat and the Festivals,” and his classic “Living Inspired.”What should we focus on during Rosh Hashanah s…

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Slovie Jungreis-Wolff Speaks about the Soul of Parenting 23:20

9M ago23:20

23:20

Slovie Jungreis-Wolff is Heather Dean’s featured guest on this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, covering a wide range of parenting topics – with a lot of soul.Slovie’s legacy as daughter of esteemed Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis a”h, as well as her own training, informs Slovie’s boundless passion for healthy, well-functioning families.Some of the topics…

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Living in the Land by Yoel Berman and the Experiences of Diaspora Jews who Come Home to Israel 14:52

10M ago14:52

14:52

Heather Dean’s featured guest in this episode of “613 Books” Podcast is Yoel Berman, who compiled a book called, “Living in the Land: First-hand Accounts of Bnei Torah and their Families.”Yoel is involved in a variety of initiatives to educate his fellow Jews about the centrality of Eretz Yisrael for all of the Jewish people, as well as about the g…

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Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier and His Book Ten Really Dumb Mistakes that Very Smart Couples Make 26:02

10M ago26:02

26:02

Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier is Heather Dean’s featured guest on this encore episode of “613 Books” Podcast, discussing many time-tested and halachically-sourced principles about Jewish marriage contained in his book, Ten Really Dumb Mistakes that Very Smart Couples Make.Rabbi Shafier provides a wealth of solid, achievable and at times surprising advice…

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Kim Strassel of The Wall Street Journal talks about The Biden Malaise 27:57

10M ago27:57

27:57

SPECIAL EDITION: ISRAEL AND THE NATIONSHeather Dean’s featured guest in this episode is Kimberley Strassel, The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board member and author of THE BIDEN MALAISE: How America Bounces Back from Joe Biden’s Dismal Repeat of the Jimmy Carter Years.Has the Joe Biden Presidency been good for Israel? … what about the U.S. and t…

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Spiritual Motivation and Jewish Meditation with Author and Educator Sara Blau 26:14

10M ago26:14

26:14

We’re all deep thinkers, right? But who has time to actually meditate? And what is ‘Jewish’ meditation?Heather Dean’s guest on this encore episode of “613 Books” Podcast is educator, international speaker and author Sara Blau, and she has written two incredible books for us to better and more fully meditate on authentic Jewish wisdom that will impr…

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Chanale Talks about Her Life-long Love of Jewish Books 17:34

11M ago17:34

17:34

What does your beach bag want between your giant towel and flip-flops? Sunscreen would be it. Baz Luhrmann reference aside, it’s not summer without great summer “reads.” And for listeners of 613 Books Podcast, reading is always in season! Whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or occasional book fancier, you’ll enjoy host Heather Dean’s conversation wi…

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The Books We’re Reading during The Three Weeks and Tisha b’Av 32:08

11M ago32:08

32:08

In this episode of 613 Book Podcast, we are focusing on some of the books that Jewish readers are perusing and recommending during this period of mourning on our calendar. Award-winning journalist and theatre director, Toby Klein Greenwald leads the way with reading suggestions that are varied and powerful. Author and community leader Miriam Lieber…

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Exclusive Preview with Menachem Weinreb on Mystical Matters of the Bible and Beyond 21:59

11M ago21:59

21:59

THE BOOK FOR EVERYONE’S COFFEE TABLEThis is where artist and Creative Director at Mishpacha Magazine @Menachem Weinreb would like to see his new book “Mystical Matters of the Bible and Beyond” as you’ll hear in his 613 Books Podcast interview with host Heather Dean. This is your very own preview of Heather’s pick for what she predicts will be the n…

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Jonah Simcha Chaim Muskat-Brown on Expanding Potential during The Three Weeks 18:21

11M ago18:21

18:21

Airing during The Three Weeks, Heather welcomes Toronto-based author, educator, and social worker Jonah Simcha Chaim Muskat-Brown to discuss the information and inspiration in his book, Expanding Potential on this episode 613 Books podcast.While this time period on the Jewish calendar elicits feelings of dread and darkness to so many, Jonah offers …

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See You! Riva Pomerantz Bestselling Novel about a Perfectionist’s Imperfect Life 13:45

11M ago13:45

13:45

This episode of 613 Books podcast features host Heather Dean’s interview with bestselling author Riva Pomerantz about her novel, "See You!" Riva talks about crafting the dramatic twists and turns that the newly-widowed protagonist must face despite her headstrong inclination to appear perfect in everyone’s eyes. *** SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! *** Exclusi…

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Esther Kurtz and The Rule of Three - Crafting interesting Stories and Compelling Characters 24:31

12M ago24:31

24:31

Not making this up: developing characters and story arcs for a work of fiction is far from simple. On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, avid readers like us are treated to an inside peek of this craft with masterful author, columnist and writer of some of Mishpacha Magazine’s best-loved serials, Esther Kurtz. How does she create compelling chara…

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That Jewish Moment when we Thank Our Teachers and Tell Jokes with Sari Kopitnikoff 16:23

12M ago16:23

16:23

Imaginative images, lessons and jokes (!) are some of the ways author and workshop presenter Sari Kopitnikoff celebrates every Jewish moment. And in the episode of “613 Books” podcast, host Heather Dean finds out from Sari how and why she uses humor and wisdom to create her imaginative and thoroughly Jewish content.It will be hard for your family t…

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Chanale Talks about the Books Our Children Read at Home 19:39

1y ago19:39

19:39

Joining Heather Dean on this special episode of “613 Books” podcast is Chanale Fellig-Harrel, the acclaimed singer, songwriter and popular podcast host of “The Weekly Squeeze with Chanale.” Chanale is on board to talk about the books our children read at home.Chanale discusses her longtime love of reading and the high value she puts on reading book…

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How to Date - NYC Style! 19:17

1y ago19:17

19:17

Dating in NYC can be exciting, bizarre, exhilarating and a different form of punishment filled with characters of all kinds. These amazing characters and guests including "Bachelor in Paradise & The Bachelorette's" Romeo Alexander help us navigate the world being single in the Big Apple!

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Taking those Three Steps Forward to a More Meaningful Shemoneh Esrei with Rabbi Menechem Tenenbaum 18:58

1y ago18:58

18:58

In this episode of the 613 Books Podcast, host Heather Dean interviews NCSY Rabbi Menachem Tenenbaum about his new book, "Three Steps Forward," which explores the meaning and significance of the Shemoneh Esrei. Rabbi Tenenbaum shares personal stories to connect the teachings of the prayer to real-life experiences and emphasizes the importance of ta…

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Navigating the Newlyweds: Incisive Insights and Advice from Riva Pomerantz 27:14

1y ago27:14

27:14

This encore episode of 613 Books podcast features host Heather Dean’s interview with bestselling author Riva Pomerantz about her book, "Navigating the Newlyweds." Riva talks about the challenges of communication between parents and their newlywed children, as well as the dynamics of in-laws, money, and more.PLUS: Riva tells us about her exciting ve…

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Organized Jewish Life: Your Complete Guidebook by Rebekah Saltzman 16:13

1y ago16:13

16:13

In this encore episode of 613 Books podcast, host Heather Dean interviews author and personal organization expert Rebekah Saltzman about her new book, "Organized Jewish Life: The Essential Guide to Planning Jewish Holidays, Events, and Every Day."When you have checklists and other tools that Rebekah provides in this essential guidebook, your Jewish…

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The Kabbalah of Writing with Sherri Mandell 15:54

1y ago15:54

15:54

“613 Books” podcast producer and host Heather Dean is joined by National Jewish Book Award-winner Sherri Mandell whose most recent book, The Kabbalah of Writing, explains how the 10 Sefirot (the channels of divine creative life force) can be used to develop your writing and give you the power to grow as a person and a writer. Sherri also shares her…

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A NOVEL IDEA: Thanking Hashem When Things Look Bad 18:32

1y ago18:32

18:32

In this encore presentation of “613 Books” Podcast, producer and host Heather Dean interviews Naomi Elbinger, co-author of the best-selling novel, Yedidya. Naoimi explains how Yedidya’s journey compares to our own struggles, hope and search for clarity.Plus, author, educator and artist Sari Kopitnikoff tells us what’s on her reading table.Show note…

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Bye-Bye to Bentching Blahs: Tamar Ansh and the Art of the Bentch 14:18

1y ago14:18

14:18

Bestselling Author Tamar Ansh is this week’s special guest on 613 Books Podcast to discuss her new book, "Let's Get Bentching!" Your kids and grandkids will love the stories and inspiration Tamar brings alive on every page of her book, which is in fact relevant for ALL readers.Join host Heather Dean as she finds out what prompted Tamar to write abo…

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Getting Real with Author, Dating Mentor and Netflix Star Aleeza Ben Shalom 15:01

1y ago15:01

15:01

In this first episode of 613 Books Podcast, Heather Dean interviews author, marriage-minded mentor for singles and the star of the new Netflix series, "Jewish Matchmaking", Aleeza Ben Shalom!Aleeza shares her insights about effective dating, keeping the momentum going, and weighing old-fashioned vs. modern dynamics.Also, author Esther Kurtz, creato…

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Unstoppable: A Memoir of Resilience and Advocacy - Jodi Samuels 35:53

1y ago35:53

35:53

This special pilot episode of “613 Books” podcast features host Heather Dean’s interview with Jodi Samuels, the author of the memoir "Chutzpah, Wisdom, and Wine: The Journey of an Unstoppable Woman."Jodi talks about why and how she wrote this book, her unique Jewish journey, and her experiences as a mother of a child with Down syndrome. She shares …

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