Best Hawaii Community Foundation Podcasts (2024)

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Atlanta Power Couple Shares Love, Law and Family 23:26

5h ago23:26

23:26

Today on Jewish Time, Jeff Silberblatt sits down with Steve and Susan Sadow, prominent attorneys in Atlanta. Steve, a criminal defense attorney with a roster of celebrity clients, and Susan, renowned as Atlanta's Super Lawyer in workers' compensation, share their journeys. They discuss their decision to attend Emory Law School, reflect on how Atlan…

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The Power of Connection | Miki Tomita | HIH 20 1:37:46

30d ago1:37:46

1:37:46

Miki is the founder and CEO of Education Incubator. She began her career in biosystems engineering, then moved into education where she spent 20 years in teaching, administration and curriculum development. She reflects on the positive changes she's seen in the classroom, and shares lessons from growing up in a tight-knit community on Maui, the imp…

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Telling Stories Worth Watching | Melanie Kosaka | HIH 19 36:52

1M ago36:52

36:52

Melanie is a media producer, a James Beard award-winner for Best National Cooking Series, and winner of an Emmy Award for best historical, cultural, religious documentary. She shares stories from her career in media production, starting on the mainland working on music videos, coming home and working at PBS, and what she's up to now. Follow Melanie…

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Fighting Family Homelessness in Hawaiʻi | Ryan Catalani | HIH 18 1:29:04

26d ago1:29:04

1:29:04

Since high school, Ryan has been drawn to helping address the homelessness crisis in our state. Today he serves as Executive Director at Family Promise of Hawaiʻi, an organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness for families with children. Ryan shares about his family history of his grandparents fleeing their home country and starti…

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Souper Jenny's for the Southern Soul 19:40

2M ago19:40

19:40

Jeff Silberblatt is delighted to welcome Jenny Levison to the Jewish Times podcast. Jenny is the mastermind behind Souper Jenny, a thriving chain of five restaurants serving delectable soups and salads in the bustling Atlanta metroplex. Beyond her culinary success, Jenny's heart shines through her creation of The Zadie Project, a 501c3 nonprofit na…

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Gratitude, Storytelling & Becoming a Dad | Andrew Tran | HIH 17 1:11:32

1M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Andrew is the co-founder and creative director of Redefined Media, and one of the hosts of UNCUT Hawaiʻi. His parents and grandparents immigrated to the US from Vietnam, and instilled in him a sense of gratitude for the opportunities and blessings he has today. We talk about the decision to stay in Hawaiʻi, the challenges of navigating family dynam…

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Addressing Food Insecurity | Brandon Tomita | HIH 16 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Brandon has always been self-motivated, so his parents weren't worried when he switched from medicine to business. He served as COO of Wahiawa General Hospital before becoming Executive Director of Aloha Harvest. He shares some career and leadership lessons, and through his stories (including self-inflicted fitness challenges like doing 45,000 push…

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Unlocking Potential With Performing Arts | Allan Lau | HIH 15 1:15:45

2M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

Allan is a public school teacher, a founding member of 24-VII Danceforce, and Program Coordinator for The I’m A Bright Kid Foundation (IABKF). He shares lessons learned working with Castle High School theater teacher Ronald E. Bright and his incredible wife Aunty Mo, his experience helping people find their spiritual gifts while serving as an Assis…

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Healing Communities With a Foundation of Aloha | Venus Kauʻiokawēkiu Rosete-Medeiros | HIH 14 1:20:38

2M ago1:20:38

1:20:38

Venus went to college to become a film director, but working at a summer program for kids changed her path. Today she serves as President and CEO of Hale Kipa, which specializes in working with youth and their families who often have nowhere else to turn. Venus shares how she has been shaped by challenges and inspirational people in her life, and b…

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Learning To Be Proud of Yourself | Kolby Moser | HIH 13 1:21:25

3M ago1:21:25

1:21:25

Kolby is a Native Hawaiian filmmaker, founder of Aria Studios and one of the hosts of UNCUT Hawaiʻi. She shares how her dad inspires her to put in the work to get better, her main goal when it comes to parenting, her journey to self-love and being proud of herself, and how she came up with the film Hometown Legends which captures the stories of kūp…

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Michael A. Morris: A True Visionary and Philanthropist 17:59

3M ago17:59

17:59

Jeff Silberblatt sat down with Michael A. Morris, Owner and Publisher of the Atlanta Jewish Times, to reflect on the resounding success of this year's Atlanta Jewish Life Festival. Held at the GA Aquarium, the 5th annual event brought the vivacity of Jewish culture to this iconic venue, where attendees immersed themselves in celebrating Jewish heri…

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The Power of Laughter and Telling Our Own Stories | Kimee Balmilero | HIH 12 1:24:15

3M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

Kimee left Hawaiʻi at 17 to join the national touring company of Miss Saigon, then spent many years performing on the continent before returning home where she started improvhi (Improv Hawaii) and got a recurring role on Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I. She shares about her passion for improv comedy, the experience of providing a supportive and collab…

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A Career Serving Others | President & CEO Rona Yagi Fukumoto | HIH 11 1:16:18

3M ago1:16:18

1:16:18

From an early age, Rona just knew she wanted to do charity work. Today Rona serves as President and CEO of Lanakila Pacific, which operates Lanakila Meals on Wheels and Lanakila Custom Products. She shares her experiences and some lessons she's learned through her career in social services, why she attributes a lot of her success to her parents and…

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Why He Wants To Keep It Aloha | Podcast Host Kamaka Dias | HIH 10 1:11:52

4M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

Kamaka is the host of the Keep it Aloha Podcast and one of the creators of the Hawaiiverse platform. He grew up speaking Hawaiian as his first language, but didn't appreciate his culture until after living abroad. He spent three years in Madagascar with the Peace Corps, then came home and started "The Race to $50k" where he paid off $50,000 in stud…

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Love as Leadership: Honoring Her Past by Protecting Our Future | Executive Director Ashleigh Loa | HIH 9 1:09:25

4M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Ashleigh grew up wanting to honor her grandparents' sacrifice and hard work, moving from the Philippines to Hawaiʻi to get their family out of poverty. Her plans were put on hold when she got pregnant right after high school and had to help raise her sisters, but she got her degree 7 years later and began pursuing a career in nonprofit work in the …

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Life as a Local Actor and How To Be Real | Actor Dann Seki | HIH 8 56:31

4M ago56:31

56:31

With a decades long career performing in Hawaiʻi, Dann shares how he got into acting, dealing with feeling like a "fake," and how getting to perform as different characters has impacted his real self. We also talked about family and what being "retired" is like for him. Come join us in our facebook group, Here in Hawaiʻi! https://www.facebook.com/g…

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Hawaiʻi Hall of Famer Nani Cockett on Winning in Life | Basketball Legend Nani Cockett | HIH 7 57:27

5M ago57:27

57:27

Nani shares how she has found different ways to be of service to others, whether it be from her hall of fame UH women's basketball career, coaching, teaching, training, and even in real estate. We get to hear her perspectives on success and how to define abundance. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Abundance-Method-Manifesting-Everything/dp/B0B…

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A Music Producer’s Journey With Autism & Imposter Syndrome | Ukulele Artist Brittni Paiva | HIH 6 1:08:50

5M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Brittni won her first Nā Hōkū Hanohano at age 15. Since then her career in music has been filled with multiple awards, millions of downloads, and performances with music legends, but her life has also been filled with challenges. Last year, she found out that she's on the autism spectrum, which helped explain her sensory sensitivity. She's also bee…

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Starting an Aloha Revolution | VH07V's Ed Sugimoto | HIH 5 43:33

5M ago43:33

43:33

How does a guy go from working at the cable company to starting a brand that we see EVERYWHERE here in Hawaiʻi? Ed takes us through his journey, from humble beginnings with the idea for VH07V (aka Aloha Revolution) coming up from his blog, how it took getting laid off from his job of 23 years to push him into going all-in on his business, and the r…

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Defending the People of Hawaiʻi | Public Defender Minda Yamaga 1:08:42

5M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Minda shares about visiting the Heart Mountain internment camp where her mother was born, and takes us through her journey from becoming a mother during her senior year of high school, going on to college, working as a chemist after the anthrax scare, then going to law school and becoming a public defender. She shares the deep connection she has to…

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Local Humor From the 80s to Now | Comedian James Mane 44:26

5M ago44:26

44:26

James Mane is a stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster, and was the first Samoan to do stand-up comedy on American TV. He talks about being mentored by Andy Bumatai, how his parents laid the foundation for his career path, and how his experiences growing up in the 80s shaped his comedy today. Support James at: https://comedianjamesmane.com/https://…

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Do What Makes Your Heart Sing | Ryan Chun of Elite Parking 59:53

6M ago59:53

59:53

Ryan Chun started Elite Parking (then Elite Valet) as a 20-year-old with a payphone number on his business card. Today, with over 30 years of experience running a hospitality business that happens to park cars, Ryan shares about the many people that impacted him along the way, how his business philosophy was influenced by the kindness and support o…

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Imposter Syndrome & What It Looks Like to Practice Aloha | Dr. Ashley Ono 56:40

6M ago56:40

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Dr. Ashley Ono is an internal medicine hospitalist and an Aloha practitioner. She shares how anxiety and imposter syndrome almost drove her to leave medicine, and how even though she was a skeptic, the practie of meditation brought her back. Along this journey she became a student of Pono Shim, who taught her the Aloha Response. She shares some of …

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Here in Hawaiʻi Trailer 0:53

7M ago0:53

0:53

Local people, local stories, inspired by ALOHA. We know we're lucky we live Hawaiʻi – not just because of the scenery, but because of the spirit of aloha shared by all of us who call Hawaiʻi home. Host Nolan Hong talks story with kamaʻaina to uncover experiences that we can all relate to and connect with. The "Here in Hawaiʻi" theme song was writte…

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Celebrating the Best of Jewish Atlanta Recipients 20:36

11M ago20:36

20:36

We are excited to host the Best of Jewish Atlanta recipients. Today, we celebrate the achievements of four business owners who have excelled in their craft. We will chat with Gayle Rubenstein of Balloons over Atlanta, Cathy Schwartz of Atlanta Fever Entertainment, Sandra Bank of Added Touch Catering and Ramin Djaved representing City Springs. We wi…

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Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaker Talks About Love and Atlanta 18:14

1y ago18:14

18:14

Aleeza Ben Shalom is a matchmaker, dating coach, and the host of the Netflix hit “Jewish Matchmaking.” She explains how her services are unique in matchmaking by providing guidance and mentoring throughout the dating process. Aleeza dives into the nitty-gritty of dating in this decade and gives advice you may be seeking if you are a single man or w…

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Will the Next Generation Invest in Jewish Culture? 17:57

1y ago17:57

17:57

Mike Leven, the visionary behind the Holiday Inn Express Chain, philanthropist, and accomplished business executive, delves into the significance of the Jewish Future Pledge and the Jewish Youth Pledge, shedding light on strategies to uphold our Jewish heritage and provide ongoing support to the state of Israel. By embracing the Jewish Future Pledg…

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Atlanta's Connection To Overhauling Israel's Supreme Court 19:16

1y ago19:16

19:16

Dr. Guy Lurie, a Research Fellow of the Democratic Values of Institutions program of the Israeli Democracy Institute, known as the IDI, joins Jeff today to discuss the state of the Supreme Court in Israel. Dr. Guy has an inside track of what is happening in Israel and what the IDI is doing to educate decision-makers to help shape policy. In additio…

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Your News and Much More in the Making 18:48

1+ y ago18:48

18:48

Kaylene Ladinksy, Managing Publisher of the Atlanta Jewish Times, gives us some history of a newspaper in its 98th year of publication. She shares insights on the growth and diversity of the paper. The AJT focuses on bringing the community together and accomplishes that goal. Host Jeff Silberblatt and Kaylene talk about the exciting episodes of the…

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013. Mike needed a kidney transplant, & some help with social media. Andrea answered the call…with some unexpected results. 37:18

1+ y ago37:18

37:18

Mike was just seven years old when he lost his father to kidney disease, and many years later he learned that he was at an advanced stage of the inherited condition called polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and his kidneys were slowly failing. 2019 was a very challenging year and Mike experienced multiple medical issues. He knew he needed a transplan…

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Season 2 Trailer 2:59

1+ y ago2:59

2:59

The mission of the Atlanta Jewish Times Podcast is to create a sense of community throughout the geographically dispersed Jewish people of greater Atlanta. The AJT accomplishes its mission through the timely dissemination of local news and important national Jewish and Israeli interests; support of local synagogue, nonprofit and cultural endeavors …

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012. How Jim became a kidney donor to his “brother” Darryl. Plus: Dr. Adam Bregman discusses helpful resources for living donation and some kidney transplant disparities. 40:44

1+ y ago40:44

40:44

In the previous episode we heard Darryl’s story, how he needed a kidney transplant because of kidney cancer. This week we meet Jim, who responded to “The Big Ask,” and donated a kidney to his close friend Darryl. Jim shares with us his side of the story, explaining why doing this for his “brother” was so important to him, and he describes his overa…

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011. After surviving kidney cancer and receiving a living donor kidney transplant, Darryl donates his experience in return – as a mentor and guide. 29:53

2y ago29:53

29:53

In our last episode, the first of several episodes celebrating National Donate Life Month, we sat down with Jennifer Martin from the National Kidney Foundation and learned about “The Big Ask, The Big Give”, a program dedicated to helping people with chronic kidney disease find their living kidney donor. In this episode we meet military veteran Darr…

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010. “The Big Ask, The Big Give” program from National Kidney Foundation opens the door to living donations. 24:46

2y ago24:46

24:46

Every year, April is National Donate Life Month. This is an annual time for increasing awareness of the importance of registering as an organ donor or saving a life by being a living donor. And for kidney transplants, living donation offers the best possible outcomes for recipients. But asking someone to give a kidney can be daunting, and the proce…

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009. A counseling psychology perspective on solid organ transplants with Dr. Camilla Nonterah. Plus: Florida transplant recipients discuss the ongoing impact of COVID. 50:09

2y ago50:09

50:09

Our first guest on this episode is counseling psychologist Dr. Camilla Nonterah, who discusses the importance of understanding and supporting transplant patients from both biological and psychosocial perspectives. She also reflects on the impact COVID is having on the mental health of transplant patients. During this episode we also hear from Barba…

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008. Benji’s Story: How friendships, transplants and pandemic disinformation can dramatically alter the course of our lives. 32:13

2+ y ago32:13

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20 years ago, a young Benji Lafitte had his promising basketball career cut short by kidney failure, and he would go on to depend on dialysis for the next two decades. After almost giving up on the transplant process, an old basketball rival persuaded Benji to engage again with a transplant center. Benji joins us on this episode of Kidney Transplan…

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007. When a transplant surgeon receives a transplant, featuring Dr. Robert Montgomery. Plus: Fostering workforce diversity and preventing burnout. 36:19

2+ y ago36:19

36:19

We talk with kidney transplant surgeon Dr. Robert Montgomery about his own experience of receiving a heart transplant three years ago. This led him to a new understanding of the challenging “new normal” for patients after a transplant, which involves multiple medications and many new responsibilities. We also discuss the evolving impacts of the ong…

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006. Is talking about health equity translating into action? Plus: The transplant workup. Featuring kidney transplant surgeon Dr. Velma Scantlebury. 36:48

2+ y ago36:48

36:48

We are joined by history maker Dr. Velma Scantlebury, who became the first Black female transplant surgeon in the US in 1989. In a wide-ranging discussion we ask whether all the current talk about health equity is resulting in real action, and we explore several current examples of intentional change. Firstly, the “Boldly Against Racism” Campaign a…

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005. Taking kidney transplants closer to the people in rural Michigan. With Dr. Silas Norman. 31:02

2+ y ago31:02

31:02

Not everyone lives close to a hospital. In this podcast we discuss two potential challenges in managing chronic kidney disease and kidney transplants: the first is care when you live a long distance from specialist care, and the second is potential financial barriers. Our guest in this episode, Dr. Silas Prescod Norman, tells us about some very rea…

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004. International perspectives on organ donation and transplantation with Dr. Joyce Trompeta. From California to Hawaii, then on to Japan. 25:39

3y ago25:39

25:39

In this episode we meet Dr. Joyce Trompeta, A Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in transplantation, and an Associate Professor in the school of medicine, at the University of California, San Francisco where she conducts outcome research in the department of surgery. Dr. Trompeta discusses several areas of interest, including her concerns about d…

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003. How the UNC Chapel Hill Latino Transplant Clinic is increasing access through culturally competent care. UNC Chapel Hill Latino Transplant Clinic, Part 2 30:41

3y ago30:41

30:41

How the UNC Chapel Hill Latino Transplant Clinic is increasing access through culturally competent care. UNC Chapel Hill Latino Transplant Clinic, Part 2 Featuring Transplant Social Worker Daniela Matz and clinic founder Dr. Pablo Serrano. In our last episode we met José and Xiomara Flores and heard about their five-year journey from kidney disease…

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002. José and Xiomara Flores share their living donor transplant journey. UNC Chapel Hill Latino Transplant Clinic, Part 1 34:30

3y ago34:30

34:30

In this episode we’ll hear from José a patient, and Xiomara, his wife and donor, as they describe the challenges they experienced in their quest for a kidney transplant, and the joy they have felt since then. We’ll also hear from transplant social worker Daniela Matz, who assisted them. The Census Bureau estimates that there are over 60 million His…

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001. Impact of pandemic on immunosuppressed, & the meaning of meeting people where they are. 45:00

3y ago45:00

45:00

Episode 1: Impact of Pandemic, & Meeting People Where They Are Welcome to Kidney Transplant Conversations. The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone asking a lot of questions, especially transplant recipients, and those waiting for a transplant. In this episode we discuss the impact of the pandemic, talk about masks and vaccines, and how the pandemic is i…

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Jewish Time: Impact of Politics and COVID-19 on Us All 30:56

3+ y ago30:56

30:56

Dan Arnold and Ellen Zucrow, both counselors at Jewish Family & Career Services join us in a discussion about the impact COVID-19 and the politics has had on all of us.By Kaylene Ladinsky

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Jewish Time: Jill Savitt Talks About Civil and Global Human Rights 17:05

4y ago17:05

17:05

Jill Savitt, CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights discusses the recent events and their impact on Civil and Human rights from her unique seat as a Jewish leader in her field. Listen as Jill discusses how we can use our effort to enact change.By Kaylene Ladinsky

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Jewish Time: Just Kibbitz: Where Moms Do the Matchmaking 14:14

4y ago14:14

14:14

A Conversation with Jeff Kaplan, CEO of Just Kibbitz discusses why he created a new spin on dating sites for moms to help their children find their perfect match.By Kaylene Ladinsky

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Jewish Time: Zooming into the High Holidays with Nadia Bilchik 18:41

4y ago18:41

18:41

Nadia is an internationally renowned television personality, communication and professional development training expert, author and keynote speaker who has interviewed many personalities from George Clooney to Nelson Mandela. She talked about how technology exploded when the virus reached pandemic levels and the transition to a virtual world accele…

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Jewish Time: 2020 Presidential Election Community Debate 34:19

4y ago34:19

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Featuring a lively debate on content and coverage of the 2020 political election with highlights that included where the key moments have been, the role of absentee voting, the mysterious case of Israel as an issue, and the presidential candidates they back. Moderated by Dave Schechter, veteran journalist whose career includes writing for the Atlan…

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Jewish Time: A Jewish Perspective on Protests and the Pandemic 23:33

4y ago23:33

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Paul Root Wolpe, Ph.D. is the Raymond F. Schinazi Distinguished Research Chair in Jewish Bioethics, a Professor in the Departments of Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Biological Behavior, and Sociology, and the Director of the Center for Ethics at Emory University. As a Jewish Bioethics expert and sociologist working on the frontl…

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Jewish Time: Real Estate During COVID-19 16:54

4y ago16:54

16:54

Local Real Estate industry experts, Debbie Sonenshine and Robin Blass share their experience and advice while continuing the buying and selling of homes in Atlanta during the COVID-19 Coronavius health crisis. Debbie Sonenshine For someone who has spent her entire real estate career in the Atlanta area, Debbie Sonenshine has managed to gain a natio…

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