Eli and I discuss some of the ways volunteers step-up the support the democratic process during voting season. Learn how Repair The World is partnering with A More Perfect Union to promote and encourage volunteerism around the election. Repair The World This episode is part of a collaboration with A More Perfect Union, The Jewish Partnership for De…

Paul and I delve into another aspect of Judaism, one that enriches an individual's connection to our historical tradition while supporting their desire to adapt the content to suit modern life. The Society for Humanistic Judaism This episode is part of a collaboration with A More Perfect Union, The Jewish Partnership for Democracy: www.jewishdemocr…

Special Shiur: History of BMT and the Horwitz Family - Apr 8, 2024 - Video of this Shiur on YouTube:https://youtu.be/QMwVrKJa13wBy Rakeffet-Rothkoff, Rabbi Dr. Aaron

R' Menashe Klein: Mishneh Halakhot 9:216: May or Should One Institute Takanot Against Jews Who Are Not Sufficiently Observant? In General, How Should We Relate to Less Observant Jews in Modern Times? Long Term Consequences are Crucial. - Apr 7, 2024 - R' Klein's lady editor. R' Moshe: Son must obey father & not go to yeshiva he preferred. London st…

Dr. Dean Bell and I explore an important Jewish educational institution and how it is changing and adapting to fit the needs of Jewish professionals today. www.spertus.edu This episode is part of a collaboration with A More Perfect Union, The Jewish Partnership for Democracy: www.jewishdemocracy.org Listen to all IWYK episodes on our website: www.i…

Volozhin Yeshiva: R' Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin (Netziv) is Now Dominant. Descriptions of Some of the Students. What Made Volozhin Special for Them. Writing Biographies. Graetz. Historical Development of Talmud - Apr 1, 2024 - Shabbtai Tzvi, his effect on Sephardim, R' Emden vs. R' Eybeschutz, Cleves get & all of the above, their impact on rise of …

R' Menashe Klein: Mishneh Halakhot 9:216: May or Should One Institute תקנות in a Shul Against Jews Who Are Not Sufficiently Observant? In General, How Should We Relate to Less Observant Jews and Do We Expel Such Students from Yeshivot? Sabbateans? - Mar 31, 2024 - Chabad visiting soldiers on Purim. R' Elchonon Wasserman's letter to a student: Do no…

Rabbi Feigelson and I delve into his leadership journey both as a Rabbi and a PhD holder, exploring how he has nurtured the growth of the organization. We discuss the impact of his work on individuals at various levels, including himself, and examine the intersection between mindfulness and the ideals of democracy. www.jewishspirituality.org This e…

Volozhin Yeshiva: What Was Crucially Important to R' Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin (Netziv) & Therefore What Did He Think Should Not Play Any Role Within the Yeshiva. His Broadness Outside the Yeshiva. Why Did R' Chaim Select Volozhin Instead of Vilna. - Mar 18, 2024 - Daniel Peretz, הי"ד & his family. The Rav & במה מדליקין. R' Dovid Lifshitz & his wi…

R' Menashe Klein: Mishneh Halakhot 6:158: Son Wants to Transfer to Study in a Different School With a Different Rav (Teacher). Father is Opposed and is Worried in the New School With Fewer But Brilliant Students His Son's Learning Will Suffer Badly - Mar 17, 2024 - R' Karmi Gross & derechaim.com. Megillah 3a: Army&Torah study. שבט לוי ומלחמת מצוה. …

Volozhin Yeshiva: What Was Important to R' Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin (Netziv) and Therefore What Did He Think Should be Important Within the Yeshiva Versus What Should not Play Any Role There. - Mar 11, 2024 - Charedim, IDF & concept of: The land shall spit you out. Chatam Sofer: We do put on tefillin in Israel. BMT reunion planned. Netziv. Beit H…

R' Menashe Klein: Mishneh Halakhot 10:308: Minor Daughter Doing Blood Test on Mother on Shabbat. 10:309: A Second Opinion: Is it Permissible to Ask a Second Rav One's Halakhic Question, One That is הלכה למעשה? - Mar 10, 2024 - Charedim and IDF: Both must adapt. Names of son-in-law and father-in-law should (not must) differ. Minor daughter doing blo…

Volozhin Yeshiva: R' Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin (Netziv) and R' Yosef Dov Soloveitchik (בית הלוי). The Unpleasant Conflict Among the Students as to Which of the Two Should be the Rosh Yeshiva. Resolution of the Conflict. - Mar 4, 2024 - Charedi-faction demonstration of March 3, 2024, was chilul Hashem plus Reform Judaism. R' Chaim Volozhiner and hi…

R' Menashe Klein: Mishneh Halakhot 10:308: May a Minor Daughter Do Required Blood Tests on Her Pregnant Diabetic Mother on Shabbat When There is No One Else Available? - Mar 3, 2024 - Learning Torah in addition to, not instead of, army. Exemptions of שבט לוי. How IDF must prepare for Charedim. Balagan. Wives are Amalek. Say מרור זה & point to wife.…

Aaron and I discuss his new project promoting positive collaborative conversations around preserving democracy in America. Bringing voices and partners from all over together in this commitment, Aaron is building a coalition to protect an ideal that has allowed the Jewish community to flourish with the hopes that this environment can continue for m…

Michelle W. Malkin reflects on the first six episodes of the 2023 series. Going forward, she will be interviewing organizations who have chosen to partner with A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy starting with their CEO Aaron Dorfman. While these conversations will follow the same flow as previous interviews, Michelle will al…

Alex Zablotsky and I discuss how one conversation could turn into a meaningful career and how being great at one thing doesn't mean there isn't room to take that greatness to new creative levels! Listen to all IWYK episodes on our website: www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Look for new live streamed episodes on our new YouTube Channel: www.YouTube.co…

Gila and I discuss her path to creating something new in the Jewish community when she faced challenges starting her family and felt lost and alone. Now those efforts have become her full time job as she works tirelessly to provide support to other couples facing the same challenging journeys to parenthood. https://yeshtikva.org/ https://yeshtikva.…

Rabbi Noah Farkas and I discuss what the last year and a half has been like for him as he transitioned into the leadership role for one of the largest Jewish Federation in North America. Listen to all IWYK episodes on our website: www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Look for new live streamed episodes on our new YouTube Channel: www.YouTube.com/@itswho…

Audra P. Berg and I discuss strategies for creating and maintaining positive relationships with volunteer leaders and donors. We dip into the challenges specifically of female leaders, way to build and maintain your confidence, and protect your image. Listen to all IWYK episodes on our website: www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Look for new live stre…

Michele Schipper and I dig into the unique offerings of this new type of umbrella organization. Offering communities of all shapes and sizes in the southern states access to a collective identity, programming, spiritual leadership, and pride in the heritage, they have successfully re-shaped what a Jewish collective looks like in the modern age. www…

Beth Gansky and I explore the relationship between executive, or any professional, and their coach. We discuss what the experience had been like for me to work with Beth over the course of six months and what benefits a professional can expect when they choose to work with a coach. It really is a game changer! Listen to all IWYK episodes on our web…

It's Who You Know! is back and ready to release awesome conversations with Jewish professionals! With a slightly different, less time consuming format, Michelle W. Malkin will be streaming her conservations on YouTube then posting the audio here. Want to watch live, visit: www.youtube.com/@itswhoyouknowthepodcast Listen to all IWYK episodes on our …

Michelle W. Malkin talks about what it was like to re-listen to conversations from over 3 years ago, what she learned from her guests, and what she hopes for as this project finally gets re-launched! Listen to all IWYK episodes on our website: www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Look for new live streamed episodes on our new YouTube Channel: www.YouTub…

Rabbi Josh Fenton (Yoshi) and I discuss the creation of Studio 70, a Jewish after school program that blends multiple learning styles and engagement options to make Jewish identity building as natural as coming home at the end of the day. Hear about Yoshi's experience creating something new and the important lessons for any after school Jewish educ…

Cheryl Cook and I discuss the strategic way Avodah is run and the natural communities it has created across the Unites States. We talked about the role of being a CEO and how that role is changing to ensure our leaders have all the tools they need to be successful professionally and personally. Listen to all IWYK episodes on our website: www.itswho…

Rabbi Kipnes and I explore how his leadership has guided his community to create constantly evolving offerings and structures to meet the needs of their community. His warmth, openness, and courage embody what a wise leader should be and the effects of that on his community, those he has mentored, and beyond is palatable. Listen to all IWYK episode…

Dan and Lex dive deep with me on their mission to deconstruct Judaism from its institutional bounds to show people that Judaism can be what we make it. Judaism wasn't always what it is today and will not be this way forever. Explore the origins of their popular podcast and what drives their relentless radical pursuit of Jewish transformation. www.j…

Jamie discuss with me her path into Jewish nonprofit work and how she has transformed the organization she lead for almost 7 years. Her ability to see what is obvious to her but seemingly no one else has made her incredibly successful in transforming the Jewish Women's Foundation of New York, now elluminate. elluminatewomen.org Listen to all IWYK e…

Something New: Michelle W. Malkin, podcast creator, discusses with a special guest host her experience creating this project and her hopes for the future of the podcast. Hear her personal journey and professional advice on this last episode for 2018! Find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your…

Global Impact on Individuals: David M. Schizer, CEO, discusses his work supporting social services for Jews around the world. From the youth to the elderly, from large to small communities, David shares stories of how this large organization’s work has far reaching impact. Read David's full bio, get links to JDC, find other episodes, explore podcas…

Nancy discusses with me her career in building bridges between the Jewish community and the non-Jewish world around us and how this experience has changed when viewing the work through a gender specific organization. Read Nancy's full bio, get links to NCJW, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send…

Robert Bank, President and CEO, discusses his work in promoting Jewish values around the world in an attempt to positively influence public policy, thoughts, and the way the American Jewish community interacts with the world around us. Read Robert's full bio, get links to AJWS, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your …

Wendy Rosov, Founder and Principal, discusses her experience working with Jewish educational institutions in helping them evaluate their programs and create plans for how to move forward in an ever changing world. Read Wendy's full bio, get links to Rosov Consulting, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast…

Matt Grossman, Chief Executive Officer, discusses the joys and challenges of leading a pluralistic teen movement and how he supports his teen leadership in creating the type of community they want to be a part of. Read Matt's full bio, get links to BBYO, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us …

Idit Klein, Executive Director, discusses how she built the organization from the ground up and how our Jewish institutions have evolved over time in their culture, programming, and outlook in how they adapt to the changing gender identity environment. Read Idit's full bio, get links to Keshet, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn h…

Doron Krakow, President and CEO, discusses the JCC model of Jewish engagement and how it might differ from other legacy organizations in its approach to building Jewish identity and community. Read Doron's full bio, get links to JCCA, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestio…

Dr. Betsy Stone, psychologist, helps us reflect on our personal and professional values as Jewish professionals. This unique episode walks us through a reflective exercise as we engage in the high holy days. Download the Periodic Table of Menches here: www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com/2018/09/17/betsystone/ Read Betsy's full bio, get links to the va…

Evan Bernstein, New York / New Jersey Regional Director, discusses how his work has changed over the last few years with the increase in hate related incidents around our nation and what his experience has been like over his years with the organization. Read Evan's full bio, get links to the ADL, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn…

Avital Ingber, President and CEO, discusses the process of preparing for taking on this role, the unexpected challenge she faced after hurricane Harvey and what makes Houston such a unique community. Read Avital's full bio, get links to the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your …

Avrum D. Lapin, President and Creator, discusses his work in helping Jewish organizations find their voice in communicating their mission to prospective and current donors. Read Avrum's full bio, get links to The Lapin Group, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www…

Mimi Kravetz, Chief Talent Officer, discusses her experience creating this new department and managing professional development opportunities for staff at campuses spread around the world. Read Mimi's full bio, get links to Hillel International, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your gues…

Josh Miller, Chief Program Officer, discuses his work in partnering with Jewish agencies to support the most innovative and forward thinking ideas in Jewish education today. Read Josh's full bio, get links to the Jim Joseph Foundation, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggesti…

Lisa Colton, Founder and President, discusses her work helping Jewish organizations shift their thinking and operations to better align with the ever-changing digital world we are all living in. Read Lisa's full bio, get links to Darim Conline, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest…

David Katznelson, Executive Director, discusses how his organization creates accessible avenues for Jewish engagement on the individual and group level. Read David's full bio, get links Reboot, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Hav…

As Senior Associate of Leadership & Strategic Partnerships, Dana discusses her research and the steps she is taking to empower young Jewish professionals to gain the skills they will need to be successful in the field. Read Dana's full bio, get links to NYU Brofman Center, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own p…

David Bryfman, Chief Innovation Officer, discusses how we can re-frame our thinking around our careers, organizational change, engagement in Jewish life, and more! Read David's full bio, get links to The Jewish Education Project, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at…

Aliza Kline, Founding Executive Director, discusses the self-organizing model of this millennial organization and the special nature of Shabbat that brings people together in a unique way. Read Aliza's full bio, get links to OneTable, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestio…

Allen Adamson, branding specialist and author of Shift Ahead, discusses some best practices in branding and marketing our organizations in an ever changing environment. Read Allen's full bio, get links to Brandsimple and Shift Ahead, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestion…

Liz Fisher, Chief Operating Officer, discusses how her organization approaches social action work, her personal journey to her current position, and the trajectory of women in leadership roles in the Jewish community. Read Liz's full bio, get links to Repair The World, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podca…