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What Can We Learn During This Transition Moment?
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Reflections on how we are negotiating the return to our old lives. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
David Suissa is President of Tribe Media/Jewish Journal, where he has been writing a weekly column on the Jewish world since 2006. In 2015, he was awarded first prize for "Editorial Excellence" by the American Jewish Press Association. Among the topics we discuss are our mutual interests in the Jewish world today and his "The David Suissa Podcast."…
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How Can Synagogues Up Their Game Post Pandemic?
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In conversation with Shanni on programming for the Jewish future, and remembering the late Eva Brown during Holocaust Remembrance. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
Nancy Spielberg is a writer and producer. She produced the documentary feature Above and Beyond in 2014 and is developing it as a narrative feature film with a studio. Spielberg is executive-producer of Who Will Write Our History (2017), with director Roberta Grossman, and executive-produced On The Map. Spielberg grew up surrounded by the film indu…
Actress, recording artist and Emmy Award-winning producer Noa Tishby discusses her acclaimed new book, "Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth." Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.…
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Thoughts on Israeli Elections, Pesach and Shabbat
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As we enter the Shabbat and Passover holiday, some reflections on what's on my mind. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
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Election Day Special: Why Does Netanyahu Keep Winning?
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Political Editor Shmuel Rosner analyzes latest results from Israeli elections. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
Hershey Felder is a pianist, actor, and playwright known for his portrayals of classical and American composers on the theatrical stage.By Mike Burstyn
In another episode of "Shmoozing with Shanni," we explore the changing world of comedy and get in the mood for Shabbat. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
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Are We Seeing A Light at The End of the Pandemic Tunnel?
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A conversation with Shanni on the new world that is opening up, and the anxieties that remain. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
Reflections on the staying power of love and this week's Torah portion. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
Podcast producer Shanni weighs in on the value of great conversation and her take on current events. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
Reminiscing with the great Hal Linden/Barney Miller on the eve of his 90th Birthday Celebration.By Mike Burstyn
Thoughts on the erosion of free speech, the new times we're entering and this week's Torah portion. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
A conversation with Shanni Suissa on the latest craze in social media, Clubhouse. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
A great discussion with the legendary former Director of the ADL.By Mike Burstyn
A lively discussion about US & Israeli relationships with Israel's former Ambassador to the United States and author of his latest best-seller The Night Archer.By Mike Burstyn
Weekly roundup of interesting news and subjects, and creative words of wisdom on the weekly Torah portion. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
A conversation with Anne Dunsmore, one of the leaders of the recall campaign against Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
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My weekly roundup, from COVID to Texas to love and goodness
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Reflections on the lockdown controversy, the Texas nightmare, progress on the vaccine, sharing our goodness, and this week's Torah portion. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
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Curious Times Episode 5: Where are we with the Coronavirus?
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Dr. Daniel Stone on the state of the pandemic and the influence of the vaccine. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. A roundup of interesting items in an ever-changing world, including this week's Torah portion. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. Sami Steigmann, Holocaust survivor who ended up being homeless in New York, talks about the power of positive thinking to survive and thrive. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.…
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A Story of Loss, Love and the Search for Identity
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New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. Gabrielle Glaser talks about her new book, "American Baby: A Mother, a Child, and the Shadow History of Adoption." Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.…
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Can Blacks and Jews Come Together to Fight Racism and Anti-Semitism?
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New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. One of the most fascinating chapters in the American Jewish story is the relationship between Jews and Blacks. It’s a complicated story, with many ups and downs. In today's "Curious Times" podcast, we focus on a promising development in this long story: a new initiative called the Black-Jewish Ente…
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Ten Important Things I learned During Pandemic
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New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. Personal reflections on the past year, and a surprise story for this week's Torah portion. How do we manage our lives during the coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal…
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Righteous Gentiles Who Rescued Jews During Holocaust
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New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a conversation with Stanlee Stahl of the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous. How do we manage our lives during the coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share…
New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. The son of Elie Wiesel talks about his family's efforts to help the Ethiopian community in Israel. How do we manage our lives during the coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewis…
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Rabbi Steve Leder on Turning Fear Into a Gift
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New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. A conversation on Leder's new book, "The Beauty of What Remains." How do we manage our lives during the coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Listen on Apple Pod…
New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. Author and teacher Gilla Nissan on bringing the sacred into our everyday lives. How do we manage our lives during the coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Liste…
New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. Shaare Zedek President Jonathan Halevy discusses the COVID-19 vaccine miracle. How do we manage our lives during the coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Listen…
New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. The head of the Jewish Federation of Greater L.A. discusses how the Jewish communal world can rise from the pandemic. How do we manage our lives during the coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories…
New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. Leukemia patient Michael Silberstein tells the story of the miracle that saved his life. How do we manage our lives during the coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.c…
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Can we still laugh when the stakes are so high?
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New episodes Tuesday and Friday. Reflections on the value of humor and levity. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.…
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Is the Vaccine the Light at the End of the Tunnel?
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New episodes Tuesday and Friday. Personal reflections on the miracles and challenges ahead. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and…
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How Important is Self Love to Joy and Success?
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New episodes Tuesday and Friday. A conversation with Melody Godfred, the self-love philosopher, author and poet. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Follow David Suissa on …
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Noam Weissman: Unpacking the Jewish Future
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New episodes Tuesday and Friday. A conversation with educator Noam Weissman on some of the urgent and timeless issues in Jewish world. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. F…
New episodes Tuesday and Friday. A conversation with Jill Gurr, founder of the non-profit Create Now. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, T…
New episodes Tuesday and Friday. The new CEO of FIDF weighs in on some of the hot issues of the day. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Tw…
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Some deep reflections before Thanksgiving
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New episodes Tuesday and Friday. A conversation with Danielle Ames Spivak, CEO of American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Follow Da…
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How do we improve our well-being in difficult times?
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New episodes Tuesday and Friday. Some thoughts on improving our lives, and a conversation with a millennial. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Follow David Suissa on Face…
A 1990 TV talk with Maestro Zubin Mehta in New York.By Mike Burstyn
Mike & his longtime friend, the legendary Norman Lear, shmooz about their friendship in the midst of the Corona epidemic.By Mike
New episodes Tuesday and Friday. A conversation with entrepreneur Mike Leven on his Jewish Future Pledge initiative. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Follow David Suissa…
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Building a Bond Between Christians and Jews
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New episodes Tuesday and Friday. A Conversation with Yael Eckstein, president and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal…
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An Intellectual Giant Dies, a New Leader Rises
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New episodes Tuesday and Friday. Political Editor Shmuel Rosner on the death of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and the rise of President-elect Joe Biden. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewish…
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Political Expert Dan Schnur on our Uncertain Elections
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New episodes Tuesday and Friday. What do the results mean and what can we expect going forward? Dan Schnur weighs in. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Follow David Suiss…
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What Should We Watch for on Election Day?
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New episodes Tuesday and Friday. Reflections on the most divisive election in recent history. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter a…
New episodes Tuesday and Friday. A conversation with political editor Shmuel Rosner on the upcoming U.S election, a new survey on anti-Semitism and the continuing crises in Israel. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share …
New episodes Tuesday and Friday. A poignant story that captures our pandemic times, by Karin Katz. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twit…