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Toba Hellerstein is a strategic advisor specializing in psychological and sociological approaches to communication, negotiation, and public perception. As the Founder and CEO of Attune Now, she helps governments, nonprofits, and institutions navigate complex global challenges through research-driven insights grounded in human behavior, emotional intelligence, and strategic analysis. With over 20 years of experience in high-stakes strategy and research, she has advised top global leaders on critical initiatives. She founded and led the Texas-Israel Alliance, an economic diplomacy organization, headed Stratfor's Middle East Department, and established BridgeStars, a negotiation backchannel for Israeli and Arab leaders. Her work includes extensive collaboration with the Israeli government, shaping strategies at the intersection of policy, diplomacy, and public perception.Her 2 years of researching perspectives on the narrative of Israel and Jews in America have culminated in this 139 free report available on www.attunenow.orgIn this lively conversation, we uncover some of those beliefs and explore how to shift the narrative in a more positive direction. I highly recommend reading these two shorter articles reflecting her work and brilliant insights into this subject.https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-war-of-perception/https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/antisemitism-and-trauma-self-fulfilling-prophecy/Please share this episode and help us spread the word by making a small donationto our non-profit sponsorHoly Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Rabbi Lauren Tuchman is a sought after speaker, spiritual leader, and educator who was ordained by The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) in 2018.She teaches, consults with, and provides workshops and trainings to individuals and organizations within and outside of the Jewish community on a variety of matters pertinent to disability access and inclusion. She was named to the Jewish Week's 36 under 36 for her innovative leadership concerning inclusion of Jews with disabilities in all aspects of Jewish life. In 2017, she delivered an ELI Talk entitled We All Were At Sinai: The Transformative Power of Inclusive Torah. She is the world's first ordained blind woman Rabbi .Rabbi Lauren and I met in a two-year Jewish Meditation Teacher's Training program.She is a bright light in the Jewish world.find her herehttps://rabbituchman.com/enjoyto help support the Holy Sparks Podcastplease make a tax deductible donation hereHoly Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Michael Hunter Ochs has quietly established himself as one of the most versatile songwriters in America today. His song “In Her Eyes” was recorded by international superstar Josh Groban. The soul-filled “On My Knees” was awarded Song Of The Year honors from both the Gospel Music Association (Dove Award) and the Nashville Songwriters Association International, and spent 14 weeks at #1. Michael's music has been attached to numerous feature films and TV shows including Downsizing (Matt Damon), My Super Ex-Girlfriend (Uma Thurman), The Terminal (Steven Spielberg), and The Simpsons. His songs have appeared on albums with world wide sales in excess of 20 million units. He has served as Composer In Residence at Congregation Micah in Nashville, TN and East End Temple in New York City for a combined 25 years. Every Friday evening congregations around the world rejoice, reflect, and draw closer singing his songs.We met a year ago on a music gig and this conversation was a delight. Enjoy,learn more about him herehttps://michaelhunterochs.com/To help keep the podcast going you can make a tax-deductible donationherehttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Rabbi Zvika Krieger is the Spiritual Leader of Chochmat HaLev, a progressive spiritual community in Berkeley, CA for embodied prayer and mindfulness, heart-centered connections, and mystical wisdom. He is co-founder of Shevet: Jewish Mindfulness Collective and has served in board and leadership positions for Sukkat Shalom/Milk+Honey camp at Burning Man, Jewish Studio Project, DC Minyan, and other organizations dedicated to nourishing the mind, body, and soul. ​ He has a BA from Yale University and studied at Yeshivat Shaarei Mevaseret Zion and the American University in Cairo. He is a certified Shadow Work facilitator and Design Thinking facilitator, and trained as an ecstatic dance DJ by Embodied Sound. He is ordained as a rabbi in the Hasidic and Jewish Renewal lineages. Originally from Los Angeles, Zvika loves to surf, dance, backpack, rock climb, and sing karaoke occasionally on-key. It's not often you meet someone and spend 6 days in silent meditation and prayer with them. This is how I met Rabbi Zvika, you will enjoy his buoyant presence, deep learning, and wild journey from the Orthodox Chood of La to Yale, Burning Man, Tech, and the Rabbinate Enjoy! Here are a couple ways to learn more about Rabbi Zvika and Chochmat Halev where he works https://www.zvikakrieger.com/ https://chochmat.org/ to help keep the podcast going please make a tax deductible donation to Holy Sparks DONATIONS http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ thank you for subscribing #podcast #rabbi #burningman #facebook #Meta #losangeles #jewish #video #meditation #mindfulness #renewal #Hasidism

Craig Parks has been a Jewish educator for over 30 years. His journey has seen him create and direct two successful Jewish day camps, create two teen bands that facilitate relevant and uplifting teen Shabbat experiences, write curriculum that has teens clamoring for more, speak at national conferences on teen engagement as well as inclusion, and in the last four plus years he has led multiple weekly Jewish meditation cohorts. Craig is also a veteran of Hava Nashira where he studied with Debbie Friedman, Danny Maseng, and Craig Taubman in the 90's. He has been a core educator at SLBC since 2012.We've been friends for almost 20 years and he is offering something so valuablefor parents with kids 0-7 take a listen and feel free to share with other parents you know!Click below to get his new coursehttps://www.parentingharmony.com/to make a tax-deductible donation to the Holy Sparks Podcast click hereHoly Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Chutzpah Girls. - 100 Tales of Daring Jewish WomenCo-Authored by Julie Silverstein and Tami Schlossberg PruwerThis book comes at the right time. We need inspiration.We need to hear about our Heroines and tap into theinner strength that these women all share.It's in our DNA!I predict this book will be an international best seller.This episode was a lively conversation with the authors.Tune in to hear their story, the story of the book, andget inspired!Pre-order now here!https://chutzpahgirls.com/Here's a link to make a tax-deductible donation to the podcastHoly Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQThank you for your support!

Zac is a rabbi and community leader based in Berkeley, CA. As the founder and CEO of Shefa, Zac is pioneering a movement to integrate safe and supported psychedelic use into the Jewish spiritual tradition, advocating for the healing of individual and inherited traumas, and inspiring a Jewish religious and creative renaissance in the 21st century. He is a qualified instructor of MBSR and is trained in ketamine-assisted care through Inbodied Life.In this Interview, we explore Zac's mystical experience in Israel as a teenager, becoming a Rabbi, and his first experience with psychedelics as part of an experiment at Johns Hopkins University.He goes through the process of what happens before, during and after a facilitated Ketamine experience, and how it is framed in a Jewish context.This was a fascinating conversation you will enjoy.To Make a Donation to help keep our podcast going Holy Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQwww.holysparks.tv

This conversation happened just before Rosh HashanahWe touched on so many great topics. My favorites: Love almighty, how to pray, what does L'hitpalel actually mean, and how to humbly ask what does Hashem want from us?Rabbi David Aaron [www.rabbidavidaaron.com],is a spiritual visionary, master educator, and published best-selling author who has invested 4 decades delving into life's greatest challenges and sharing transformational secrets to living a happier, more fulfilling empowered life. He has emerged as a world-renowned ‘G-d expert' and the leading mentor in ‘G-d Powered Living‘ (GPL) simply because he has dared to ask and answer the difficult questions that we all struggle with about who is God, who are we, and what is life really all about.Rabbi Aaron is the author of eight ‘paradigm-shifting' books: Endless Light, Seeing G-d, Love is My Religion, The Secret Life of G-d, Soul Powered Prayers, Inviting G-d In, Living a Joyous Life, and The G-d-Powered Life. (Several books have been translated into Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and Hebrew.) He has reached millions through appearances on national media. Rabbi Aaron received his Rabbinic Ordination in 1979 from the Israel Torah Research Institute (ITRI). He lives in Jerusalem with his wife, Chana, and seven children.

Le Shana Tova 5785!!I am thrilled to debut Season 5 of The Holy Sparks Podcastwith a fresh new guest and long time friend: Rabbi Peretz MochkinPeretz, meaning "to breakthrough," is a rabbi deeply versed in Chasidic mysticism with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in crafting individualized rituals that promote personal growth and transformation. Having served in various capacities with Chabad and other religious organizations, Peretz now focuses on meeting people where they are, helping them create meaningful spiritual practices tailored to their needs.The podcast is brought to you by the friendly people atKrembo Baked GoodsThe San Francisco Bay AreasNewest pareve ( non-dairy )Kosher BakeryProudly serving cookies, loaf cakes, And the best gluten free challahI've ever had, and much more.Ask about their Challah delivery service to schools, organizations and corporations in the Bay Area. email them at orders@krembobakedgoods.com for more information.Or simply go to krembobakedgoods.comTo make a tax deductible donation to the podcastplease go to :Holy Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Rabbi Dr. Greg Marcus is an independent and unaffiliated Rabbi who creates safe and engaging spaces that make Jewish texts accessible to beginners and seasoned students alike. Rabbi Greg has a Ph.D. in Biology from MIT, worked ten years as a marketer in the genomics industry, and almost ten years as a stay at home parent. He recently received ordination from the Academy of Jewish Religion, California, and works as a grief counselor and funeral officient. His latest book is The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions: Finding Balance through the Soul Traits of Mussar, now available as an audiobook.We talk about MIT vs AJRCAworking in the bio tech field vs the RabbinateHis vision for serving the unaffiliated Jewish community here in the Sf Bay Area and BeyondLearn more about him here https://americanmussar.com/The podcast is brought to you by the friendly people atKrembo Baked GoodsThe San Francisco Bay AreasNewest pareve ( non-dairy )Kosher BakeryProudly serving cookies, loaf cakes, And the best gluten free challahI've ever had, and much more.Ask about their Challah delivery service to schools, organizations and corporations in the Bay Area. email them at orders@krembobakedgoods.com for more information.Or simply go to krembobakedgoods.comTo make a Donation and help our podcastcontinue, click hereHoly Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

This conversation is part of the UCLA mini-series which startedwith Rabbi Toba Schaller of Hillel UCLA.Eli Tsives has blown up on social media and national news as a stand out activist for Jewish Students on campus at UCLAand Beyond.Tune in to hear his fascinating story about living in Shanghai and the Bay Area.We also talk about his training with Stand with Us, his experiences on and off campus and what he is doing to stand up this semester for Jews on campus.This is a great episode to share with your college and high school age kids.He is open to connecting and mentoring others.In this episode, Eli references the IHRA definition of Anti-semitism. Here's a link to ithttps://holocaustremembrance.com/resources/working-definition-antisemitismThe podcast is brought to you by the friendly people atKrembo Baked GoodsThe San Francisco Bay AreasNewest pareve ( non-dairy )Kosher BakeryProudly serving cookies, loaf cakes, And the best gluten free challahI've ever had, and much more.Ask about their Challah delivery service to schools, organizations and corporations in the Bay Area. email them at orders@krembobakedgoods.com for more information.Or simply go to krembobakedgoods.comTo Support the podcast directly with a tax deductible contributionplease go to Holy Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Rabbi Toba Schaller was born in Wyoming and grew up in small-town Texas. Since then, she has lived and worked in Jewish communities big and small all over the country. She is proud of her ability to find a place wherever she lands, be it the busy streets of LA or the honkey-tonk of her hometown. She believes that this is a unique gift that helps her build community and help others find their place, too.Rabbi Toba holds an MA in Religious Education and well as rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. Prior to joining the Hillel at UCLA team, she served as School Rabbi for a pluralistic day school in Milwaukee and as a congregational rabbi-educator. In her very first job however, she served as engagement fellow for Cornell Hillel and is thrilled to be back serving college students once again.We talk about what happened on UCLA campus last year, the encampments, student safety, anti-semitism on campus, Jewish community, and how Hillel UCLA is helping Jewish students.The podcast is brought to you by the friendly people atKrembo Baked GoodsThe San Francisco Bay AreasNewest pareve ( non-dairy )Kosher BakeryProudly serving cookies, loaf cakes,And the best gluten free challahI've ever had, and much more.Ask about their Challah delivery service to schools, organizations and corporations in the Bay Area. email them atorders@krembobakedgoods.com for more information.Or simply go tokrembobakedgoods.comTo make a tax Deductible Contributionor co-sponsor an episodeplease go toHoly Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Nissim Black is an American-Israeli Rapper/Singer and influencer who is taking the world by storm. Growing up in the inner city of Seattle, Nissim Black saw firsthand the struggles and challenges that many people face on a daily basis. But he didn't let that define him. Instead, he embraced his passion for music and used it as a vehicle to spread positivity and increase awareness of God through mainstream mediums. With a musical style that ranges from Rap to Pop to World music, Nissim Black's unique sound has captured the hearts and minds of fans all around the worldWe talk about his upcoming new release, childhood in Seattle, Hip Hop, Drugs, Finding Torah and Judaism. Making Aliyah, ISRAEL, and so much more.This is one of my favorite interviews of all time.This cat is Deep. He has so much more to offerin addition to his music.The podcast is brought to you by the friendly people atKrembo Baked GoodsThe San Francisco Bay AreasNewest pareve ( non-dairy )Kosher BakeryProudly serving cookies, loaf cakes, And the best gluten free challahI've ever had, and much more.Ask about their Challah delivery service to schools, organizations and corporations in the Bay Area. email them at orders@krembobakedgoods.com for more information.Or simply go to krembobakedgoods.comHoly Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Elevator Pitches for God - 70 1-page Essays by thought Leaders on why they Believe.On this unique episode, I sit down with Ron Kardos and Bruce Licht,the editors of this new best-selling book.You'll hear why they felt it was time for this book, some amazingholy moments in the creation of this book, and some stories aboutthe authors.You can pick up your copy herehttps://ep4g.com/To help us keep going and spread the wordplease go to Holy Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 5 of THE HOLY SPARKS PODCASTHillel Fuld is a tech blogger and entrepreneur turned full-time24/6 Activist. his posts have received over 1 Billion Impressionssince October 8th.We talk about Jewish History, WW3, Anti-semitism, Israel, Radical Islam in the West,College Campuses. His message will wake you up This Episode is INTENSE. Do not listen around your kids.https://twitter.com/hilzfuldhttps://www.instagram.com/hilzfuld/https://www.youtube.com/@hilzfuldPlease consider giving a tax-deductibledonation to help us spread the wordHoly Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Doreet Jehassi started making and selling Yemenite Jewish breads out of her home kitchen6 years ago. She now offers a variety of savory and sweet wraps, baked goods, dips, andother Yemenite/Israeli specialties for pickup and delivery at The Ma'lawah Bar, whichoperates out of her new brick-and-mortar restaurant in Palo Alto.On this episode of The Holy Sparks Podcast, join me on an audio ( and visual on YouTube)tour of the San Francisco Bay Area's new Kosher restaurant - The Ma'laweh Bar!You'll learn about some tasty Yemenite foods, hear Doreet's story and how sheis combining her three Identities, American, Israeli, and Yemenite into her passion for food.For more info on the Ma'lawah Bar go to https://www.themalawahbar.com/to make a tax deductible donation to the podcast go to Holy Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQwww.holysparks.tv

On this week's episode, I sit down with my friend Zack Bodner, President and CEO of the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto.We explore his latest book, Why Do Jewish? We talk about his time at AIPAC, the role of the JCCin the Jewish tapestry, Israel, and a compellingvision for the Jewish People.to find out more about Zack and pick upa copy of his best-selling book go to https://www.zackbodner.com/To make a tax-deductible donation to the Podcast go to http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Benny Mor is the founder and CEO of Vasco Assets. This financial institution has been bringing financial opportunities to community members and abroad for over 35 years and counting. He is a native Israeli, served in the army, and his grandfather built a synagogue in Jerusalem almost 100 years ago! His family has been in Israel for over 100 yearsHe had a unique perspective on the reasons behind the current war that YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD!Listen to learn about his solution to a major problem that Israel hasnow and will have in the future.He is a good friend and a mensch, and he knows everyone.To donate to the fund that will help train the next generation of Trauma Therapists ( in 5 days) click here https://greaterhorizons.kimbia.com/ghThe donor will need to include the fund name: Lincoln Club Donor Advised Fundor fund ID (linc01) when filling out the form.Thank you for listening to make a tax-deductible donation to the HOLY SPARKS PODCASTto help keep us in production, please click here http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Krembo is bringing the tastes of Jewish baking to the Bay Area. Krembo is the ONLY Parve (non-dairy) Kosher bakery in Northern California.Krembo was developed over a period of 10 years by Fran Lent, Mary Coe and Esty Marcus. It started with Fran baking in her kitchen in Encino, California as a young girl and always enjoying eating desserts.Listen to the story of Fran Lent, the owner and founder, and why they have thebest gluten-free Challah you've ever tasted!to place orders and learn more about Krembowww.krembobakedgoods.comTake an inside look at the bakery on our youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@holysparks23make a tax-deductible donation To help support the podcast click herehttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

This is a special edition of THE HOLY SPARKS PODCAST.I started a series to help UC Berkeley students, college studentsand their parents called THE REAL HISTORY OF ISRAEL.This is Part two and is based around a class on the 1967 war.Rabbi Gil Leeds has been the Chabad on Campus Rabbi at UC Berkeley for 20 years and has a unique perspectiveon what's happening now on and off campus.Listen to hear 4 different arguments on why Jews have anhistorical claim to the land of Israel. please support our work by subscribingYou can donate directly to the Podcastto help with production hereHoly Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQYou can become a monthly Patron for as littleas you like here https://www.patreon.com/saulkayemore info herewww.holysparks.tv

UC Berkeley Professor Ron Hassner has been living in his office on campus for a little over a week now. He is "Sitting- In" for Jewish Students on Cal's Campus. Listen in to find out why.This is his story.If you have Jewish students on campus or are one, listen up, there's some great wisdom here.Support Chabad on Campus at Uc Berkeley herehttps://www.jewishucb.com/Make a tax deductable donation to the Holy Sparks Podcastto help us keep producing content here!Holy Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Lisa Biton was born and raised in Northern California. She holds a BA in Classical Studies and European History from Santa Clara University and a MAT from USC. Lisa studied abroad at Ben Gurion University in Be'er Sheva in 2005 and fell in love with the land of Israel - and her Israeli husband. She made aliyah in 2009 to the southern city of Kiryat Gat. Lisa has worked for AMHSI since 2010, as both a general studies teacher and an Israel Studies teacher. Since 2022, Lisa has served as the Dean of Israel Studies.Click here to help Lisa fundraise to help send college kids to Israel https://my.jnf.org/muss/LisaBitonShe has been teaching High School Students Israel history and giving them tools and language to confidently navigate the Jewish experience in America.Listen to hear a few Libels debunked: Genocide, Apartheid, The White Colonialist state.Also to hear a vision of Israel....To Help Support the Holy Sparks Podcastclick here - https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/haHSSQ?vid=148b85www.holysparks.tv

Part two of my mini-series featuring the righteous women of the holy land.Elana Rozenfeld is a cantor, performer, teacher, songwriter and theatre artist, who grew up teacher in musical theatre, jazz, chazzanut (traditional cantorial singing) and Yeshiva music, while also having a secret love of all things Sephardic. After receiving her BFA at the Tisch School of the Arts in NYU, focusing on solo performance, she entered the HL Miller Cantorial School at JTS to develop mastery of her Jewish musical traditions. Since then, she has served as cantor at Park Avenue Synagogue in NYC and Congregation Shirat Hayam in Swampscott, MA. Elana also served as the interim director of the School for Jewish Music at Hebrew College in Newton, MA. Today, Elana lives in Kiryat Tivon, Israel, with her husband and three children, enjoying being a freelancing, singing, performing, and songwriting mommy. Go to https://www.soldierssavelives.org/to donate right now to soliders who need GEAR Holy Sparks DONATIONSclick the link below to make a 100% tax deductible donationto help keep the Holy Sparks Podcast in productionhttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQon instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theholysparkspodcast/to watch the show on you tube go to https://www.youtube.com/@holysparks23www.holysparks.tv

Chaya holds an Ivy League BA in Religious Studies and MA in Clinical Psychology. She also did extensive doctoral work at Oxford University on the topic of ‘Experiential Torah Learning'. As co-director of Jerusalem's Shalev Center for Jewish Personal Growth, Chaya offers therapy, classes as well as healing workshops & retreats both in Israel and internationally. She has published 2 books, "Lit" - Poetry for the Jewish Holidays, as well as "Babel's Daughter", based on her acclaimed one-woman show about life in Israel. Her writings have been included in multiple anthologies as well as her regular contributions to the Times of Israel. We talk about their family making Alyiah over a decade ago, the Shalev Center, October 7th, life in Israel now, prophetic dreams, and what you can do to help right now.Please consider donating to https://causematch.com/Israel-at-War/northernparatroopersplugagimmel?fbclid=IwAR1kSv4BICNvjI9iDwxbqpRXPpo5ANJ2wtu7-t5OvwyjN8bdJefLnS0SBqcto help volunteer soldiers on the front lines get the equipment and supplies they need now.More info on Chaya and her husband Rabbi Hillel Lester here www.chayalester.comThank you for listening!to make a tax-deductible donation to help us keep going please click herehttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

The Holy Sparks Podcast Season 3 Episode 8 Rabbi Gershom Sizomu is the Chief Rabbi of Abayudaya Community of Uganda and serves as the Av Beit Din (head of rabbinic conversion) for sub-Saharan Africa. He is 3rd generation rabbinic leader of the community, as his grandfather was an apprentice of the founder,Semei Kakungulu. Rabbi Gershom studied at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies from 2003-2008 including a year at the Shechter Institute in Jerusalem.He is the father to 5 children from ages 7 to 29, and splits his time between Kampala, the capital of Uganda, where he was also a Parliament Member from 2016-2021,and Mbale, the hub of the Jewish community in the east of the country near the Kenyan border.Here's the link for Rabbi Gershom's microcredit fundraiser that is active now make sure to select ABAYUDAYA FUND so that your tax deductible donation goes straight to their communities. https://www.hamakomla.org/payment.phpThank you for supporting our podcast! to make a donation or become a patron go to http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ thank you for subscribing and sharing!#africa #uganda #jewish #podcast #abudaya #israelhttps://youtu.be/_iDHMY1LybQ

In this Special Episode of The Holy Sparks Podcast, I interviewed Adi Hayun Perez who lives locally here in San Francisco.I'm Her family grew up on Kibbutz Kfar Aza, one of the first Kibbutzim to be raided by Hamas Terrorists on October 7th. In this interview you will hear about life growing up on Kfar Aza, what happened on October 7th, and how Adi's sister's family miraculously escaped. ------ Story Ima [mom] is it the end of the world...? This is the question Yahav Hadar, just seven years old, asked his parents during the terrorist attack on Kibbutz Kfar Aza. As the sounds of gunfire and explosions filled the air, parents Tal and Roy Hadar sought refuge in their bomb shelter with their three children - eldest son Yahav, four year old toddler Reef, and infant Libi, born just two months before. For ten long, excruciating hours, the Hadar family sheltered in place as father Roy blocked HAMAS terrorists from breaking down the door while mother Tal soothed her traumatized and starving children. Unable to enter into the shelter, the terrorists set their newly constructed home on fire, in hopes of burning alive the five innocent Jews locked inside. After enduring agonizing hours of sweltering heat, and as the lethal smoke fumes from the fiery blaze began to seep into their shelter, parents Tal and Roy made an unthinkable but courageous, split-second decision to attempt a dangerous and daring escape by crawling out the window and racing barefoot through the site of an heinous and unspeakable massacre which was - just hours before - a serene and sleepy Shabbat morning in the quiet desert plains of Israel's southern region. Miraculously, the Hadar family discovered a car, allowing them to expedite their journey and relocate to relative safety. While the Hadar family is thankfully all alive, they have lost everything… their new home, kind neighbors, beloved community, and any semblance of the secure life they had carefully crafted and fearlessly forged as a loving - and much loved - family of five, living peacefully and purposefully as Israeli citizens of the Jewish state. And now they need our help. Together we CAN inspire hope and allow the Hadar Family to heal. Together we CAN restore their honor and defy the harrowing hate they endured. Together we CAN make a difference, in the life of this one family, right now. And in so doing, together, we WILL ensure a brighter future... ...not only for Tal and Roy, but for the next generation of Jews that Yadav, Reef and Libi will now live to be a part of. click here to make a tax deductible donation now https://givebutter.com/HadarFamilyFund Thank you for your support. Please share this video with as many people as you can to help #israel #war #donation #podcast #help

David Habib is the managing funeral director at Sina Memorial Chapel in the South Bay. He joined Sinai Memorial in 2005. He holds an MBA from Notre Dame De Namur University and is active with several Jewish community organizations on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. David is fluent in Hebrew, English, and French.He was Born in Israel, lived in the Netherlands, came to California, then chose to move back to Israel to serve in the IDF. He has a unique global perspective on what is happening in the world right now.By working so closely with death every day, he brings a fresh appreciation and perspective on life. Thank you for subscribing! We are growing daily and appreciate you subscribing!To make a tax-deductable contribution to our podcast to help keep it running click here Holy Sparks DONATIONS http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ#podcast #israel #belgium #funeral #antisemitism for more info go to www.holysparks.tv

In this interview, we unpack the Multi-faith Vigil from this past Saturday evening. If you are looking to have a community Vigil this will give you some insight as to the process, and some ideas you can implement in your community right now.https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/10/16/israelis-in-the-bay-area-plead-for-the-release-of-loved-ones-taken-captive-by-hamas/- one of our speakersAdopt the Hadar Family (Adi's sister): givebutter.com/HadarFamilyFundhttps://jweekly.com/2023/11/20/at-multi-faith-vigil-peninsula-leaders-express-solidarity-with-jewish-neighbors/PJCC's Israel Resource page: pjcc.org/israel-resourcesJewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) resource page: jcrc.org/blog/bay-area-united-with-israel-resourcesPeninsula Multifaith Coalition: peninsulamultifaith.orgUnXeptable: www.unxeptable.orgSupport the Hostages: Bringthemhomenow.orgEnrich Jewish Life in San Mateo County and support collaborations such as tonight's program: pjcc.org/donateUnderstanding Anti-Semitism on Campus: hillel.org/three-part-video-series-on-antisemitismAnti-Semitism in Our Midst, by Berkeley Hillel staff: tinyurl.com/hillel-antisemitism-filmReport an anti-Semitic incident: https://www.adl.org/report-incidenthere's where to download the posters of the Hostages for freehttps://www.kidnappedfromisrael.com/One Minute a Day. How to contact your local elected officials tomake change now!https://oneminaday.com/?filter=94403linktr.ee/theholysparkspodcastbecome a donorHoly Sparks DONATIONShttp://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Raised in Jerusalem, ordained in NY, and now living in Palo Alto, Rabbi Amitai Fraiman is the Director of the Z3 Project, an initiative of the Oshman Family JCC aimed at strengthening the relationship between Diaspora Jews and Israel based on a peoplehood-oriented Zionism.R' Fraiman is also the founder of שזור/Interwoven, an organization specializing in telling the story of American Jewry to Israelis.Amitai is an ELI speaker, a musmach of YCT, and a graduate of NYU's Wagner- Skirball dual MPA-MA program.Together with Michal, they are the proud parents of Maya, Yahli and Roee which they love bigger than the sky.This conversation is just in time for the Z3 event coming up in Palo Alto Sunday 11/5 ... The event is almost sold out and it will be streamed as well.Go to https://www.z3project.org/for more infoFor Holy Sparks DONATIONS http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQThank you for your support!

This Interview with Batya Dale is so powerful. Growing up Lutheran, she had an awakening around the age of 10 and started her spiritual exploration. After becoming a Unitarian Minister, she became frustrated with the lack of talk about G-d and divinity and started exploring Judaism. Along the way she contracted Lime Disease and one Christmas Eve she was about to preach when she went blind. This was a huge moment of transition for her.... listen to the rest of the story on Episode 3 of Season 3 of The Holy Sparks Podcast Click here to make a tax-deductible to the Holy Sparks Podcast Click here to support -- http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ #podcast #minister #conversion #judaism #war #israel #grace

Texas-born and southern-raised, Joe Buchanan makes country music that is steeped in Torah. Struggling with religion and his place in the world, a revelation from his wife about her Jewish identity changed everything. After joining the Tribe, Joe released his debut album, "Unbroken," which sparked nationwide tours, an original Shabbat service, a thriving online community, and a workshop about the choice to become Jewish. Gather up for good times with his latest release, "Back From Babylon" and get everything else on his website:www.joebuchananmusic.com.Joe is a very good friend of mine and I've had the honor of producingtwo of his CDs.You'll love his stories and candor and we cover someheavy current topics, conversion, Israel, the War, and the inside story of his Journey into Judaism.click here to make a tax-deductible donation to help us keep this podcastgoing!http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQbecome a regular sponsor here https://www.patreon.com/saulkayefeel free to email me with guest suggestionsor any other questionssaul@saulkaye.com

Welcome to Season 3 of The Holy Sparks Podcast!This episode was recorded two days before the war broke out in Israelhence the lack of references. It seems like years ago and mamashit was only a week.We talk about his growing up in a Divorced family with one half here in the San Francisco Bay Area and the other in Monsey New York.The radical differences of experience between the areas that he is now seeking to synthesize in his work.We explore the great joy that comes with learning Torah, his new role at HADAR, and his vision for the West Coast and specifically Los Angeles as becoming one of the great centers of Torah in the world.Donate to the Holy Sparks Podcast, it's 100% tax deductible through our non-profit sponsor the Jewish Life Foundation.http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQFollow us on instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theholysparkspodcast/subscribe on applehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holy-sparks-podcast/id1679808245or Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/04WGQcKxeY8iaar5X6LhfF?si=bdddd93cc8914f2afor more info www.holysparks.tv

In this interview, I have the rare privilege of interviewing one of my meditationteachers. His teachings and retreats have had a powerful impact on my practice.Towards the end of this interview, Rabbi James takes us on a short meditation, please pull over for the end of this interview.Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels Ph.D. is the founder and executive director of Or HaLev: Center for Jewish Spirituality and Meditation (http://orhalev.org/).He has been studying and teaching meditation and Jewish spirituality for more than twenty-five years. He received his Ph.D. in Jewish Studies from the University of Chicago and rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Daniel Landes, the Rosh Yeshivah of Pardes, and from the Beit Midrash for an Israeli Rabbinate, a pluralistic ordination for Jewish leaders in Israel. He was the founding Rosh Yeshiva of Romemu Yeshiva and has taught and innovated programs in Jewish thought, mysticism, spiritual practices and meditation at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, Haifa University,Yeshivat Hadar and in a variety of settings around the world. He strives to integrate his study and practice and to help teach and live Judaism as a spiritual discipline.Here are some upcoming program offerings from Or Halev1. Preparing our Hearts for Yom Kippur Virtual Meditation Retreat. September 20-22pm2. Under a Roof of Stars: A Sukkot Journey. 30 minute meditations delivered to your inbox throughout Sukkot3. Sacred Action: Bringing Contemplative Practice to Justice Work starting October 2.Thank you for subscribing and please do drop a review, we appreciate you !Click here to make your tax-deductible donation to The Holy Sparks Podcastit helps keep us in production and get the word out about all these amazingpeople - click here - to support http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

In this special live , in person interview, I have the privelegeof interviewing my good friend and meditation / yoga instuctorNathaniel Solomon.He walks us through his path from being a Rastafarian to becomingJewish, we explore a chanting practice and explore his journey to Israel with his family ... also available live on You tube .Listen for Rosh Hashana blessings and you might just hear meplay SHOFARLe Shana Tova 5784!!!for more info and to learn about where Nathaniel Teaches go to https://www.kundalinicoach.net/to Make a fully Tax Deductable donation to help us stay in productiongo to http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQThank you to our sponsor JTLV for helping make the donationspossible.Go to www.jltv.tv for 247 stories that inspire

Shira Muroff is the program director for the Insitute of Southern Jewish Life. In this episode, we explore the story of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life.We explore how they serve the communities in the Southern Region of the US, what type of offerings they have, and then for the first time in the Holy Sparks HistoryWe Flip the Script and Shira will interview me about working with the ISJL and some of the music I have done through their organization.Enjoy this episodeLearn more about the Isjl herehttps://www.isjl.org/For more info on the Holy Sparks Podcast go towww.holysparks.tvThank you to our sponsor Jewish LIfe Televisiongo to www.jtlv.tv for 247 stories that inspirego to http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQto make a 100% tax deductible donation to the HolySparks PodcastYour donation helps keep us in production

In this Interview with my friend Rabbi Yosef GoldmanWe explore his unique Ashkenazi and Mizrachi upbringing.He shares his Rabbinic journey and musical journey, and you'll hear new clips from his upcoming CD Abitah!From singing in the Miami Boys choir as a kid to his upcoming project, Rabbi Yosef is a unique voice in the Jewish world you'll love the depth of his spirit and content.Enjoy!For more on the Holy Sparks Podcastgo to https://www.instagram.com/theholysparkspodcast/and www.holysparks.tvI want to thank our sponsors JTLVgo towww.jttv.tv for 247 Jewish Content and stories that inspireand if you want to make a 100%tax-deductible donation to help produce the Holy Sparks Podcast click this link http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ

Rabbi Mark Blazer is the President of the Jewish Life Foundation (JLF). The Foundation's mission is to promote Jewish culture; the majority of its educational programming airs on Jewish Life Television (JLTV). JLTV is the only national international TV network dedicated to uplifting and Jewish values programming.He has served as the spiritual leader of Temple Beth Ami in Santa Clarita, California since 2000. Mark is the founder of the Albert Einstein Academy (AEA), the first K-12 Hebrew Charter School in the western United States. Within three years of opening, AEA was in the top 1% of high schools in California. It now has schools in California, Ohio and coming soon to Arizona.Rabbi Blazer also serves as chaplain for the LA County Sheriff's Department and has served as chaplain for the California Department of Corrections. For eight years he ministered as the only prison rabbi serving statewide across California.Rabbi Blazer studied at Oxford University and is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego. He received his semichah (rabbinical ordination) from the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York. Mark and his wife, Tracy were married in 1993; they are the proud parents of Rachel, Dina and Shira.He continues the legacy of his father Phil, the founder of JLTV.We talk in-depth about the schools he founded, being a prison chaplain, having his Barmitzvah with Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach at the Western Wall, the birth and growth of JTLV and his vision for the future of this powerful network,Please Subscribe to our channel, it's FREE!For More info go to www.holysparks.tvto become a patron or support our channel go to www.patreon.com/saulkayethank you again to JLTV for helping to support our show!

On this episode of The Holy Sparks PodcastI interview Rabbi Yosef Marcus of Chabad North PeninsulaRabbi Yosef Marcus is the co-founder of Chabad NP and co-director of the Lent Chabad Center. He is the author of several books of Torah literature, including commentaries on Psalms, the Scroll of Esther, The Passover Haggadah, Ethics of the Fathers, and is currently at work on a new commentary on Aishet Chayil (Woman of Valor). His articles have appeared on Askmoses.com and Chabad.org.He lives in San Mateo, CA, with his wife, Esty Marcus, director of the acclaimed Chai Preschool, and their six children. He can be reached at rabbi@chabadnp.comIn this episode, we explore what it is like to be a Chabad Rabbi, growing up Jewish In Long Beach, California, The Rebbe Menachem Medel Schneerson, Moshiach, and misconceptions sabout Chabad Rabbis and communities.If you've ever wanted to sit down with a Chabad Rabbi and get to know them, this interview is for you !His Uncles are famous musicians, Avraham Fried and Rabbi Manis Friedman, his brothers are founders of the band 8th Day.Please Subscribe to our channel, it's FREE!For More info go to www.holysparks.tvto become a patron or support our channel go to www.patreon.com/saulkayethank you again to JLTV for helping sponsor our show.Go to www.jltv.tv for stories that inspire.

As Senior Core Faculty at the Institute for Jewish Spirituality (IJS), Rabbi Sam Feinsmith directs the Clergy Leadership Program and serves on the faculty of Yesod: Foundations for Deepening Jewish Mindfulness Meditation. He is passionate about practicing and teaching Jewishly-grounded mindfulness meditation and teaching Hasidic text through a mindfulness lens, making these texts accessible to spiritual seekers who don't have the knowledge or skill to access them on their own. Before joining the faculty of IJS in 2016, he taught Judaic Studies at Chicagoland Jewish High School, Illinois, and the Heschel School in New York, where he spearheaded initiatives to foster teen spirituality and mindfulness as foundations for lifelong thriving and love of Jewish learning.He is a co-founder of Orot: Center for New Jewish Learning, a hub for contemplative Jewish learning and living. Committed to wedding inner work with the work of tikkun olam, he served as a Kol Tzedek Fellow for American Jewish World Service, volunteering in Cambodia with their Volunteer Corps. In Part Two of this powerful interview, Rabbi Sam talks about the differences between Mindfulness and Meditation ( and where they overlap, he outlines a framework for a powerful blessing practice, and he shares more of the work that the Institute for Jewish Spirituality is doing.In this final part of the Interview, we explore the differences between mindfulness and meditation, a beautiful blessing practice, and learn more about the IJS and the work they are doing. Definitely check them out if you are wanting to deepen your spiritual practice.For more information on the work Rabbi Sam is doing at the IJS go to https://www.jewishspirituality.org/For more info and other episodes of The Holy Sparks Podcast go tohttp://holysparks.tv/To Become a Patron or sponsor an episode of the show go to www.patreon.com/saulkayeplease subscribe to the channel and drop a reviewThank you for Listeningand a huge thank you to our sponsorJLTV go towww.jltv.tvfor stories that inspire

In part One of my interview with Rabbi Sam Feinsmtih we explore his musical lineage as the son of the famous Marvin Feinsmith, composer of the Isaiah Symphony and principal bassoon of many symphonies Internationally.He explores his wildly diverse childhood, his connection to the Indian Nation, the Hassidic lineage, how he discovered meditation and Mindfulness.Also, you'll hear how he founded Orot, the Center for New Jewish Learning, and taught mindfulness in Jewish High Schools before becoming full-time core faculty at the IJS Insititute of Jewish Spirituality.Learn more about Orot herehttps://www.orotcenter.org/Learn more about the IJS herehttps://www.jewishspirituality.org/More about The Holy Sparks Podcast herewww.holysparks.tvThank you to our Sponsor JTLV24/7 programming stories that inspirego towww.jltv.tvBecome a Sponsor of the Podcastor sponsor an episode click herewww.patreon.com/saulkaye

On this fun episode of THE HOLY SPARKS PODCASTI interview my friend and Jewish Educator Eliana Light.Eliana is working towards a world of One-ness, guided and inspired by Jewish heritage. She focuses on translating liturgy, prayer practice, and g?d-concepts in ways that are deep and accessible for all people at any age. Eliana's music, gatherings, and teaching reflect a spirit of playfulness, embodied wisdom, empathy, and joy. We explore growing up as the daughter of a Rabbi and Educator,her T'filosophy, POdcast, Light Lab, Moshiach and 7 am dance partyon a weekday!Enjoy her music herehttps://www.elianalight.com/More about our podcast herehttps://saulkaye.com/the-holy-sparks-podcastHuge thanks to our sponsors for this week's podcast Jltv -Stories that Inspire https://www.jltv.tv/To sponsor an episode or become a patron go to www.patreon.com/saulkaye

In this uniqueLive-on-location Interview with Ari VaredWe explore the fun world of Jewish Summer Camps.In particular URJ Camp Newman ( here in California).Who is coming to camp? What do they love about it?What value does it have in connecting people to their Jewish identity?We also explore Camp Newman as a retreat and center for cross-culture exploration.To find out more about Camp Newmango to https://campnewman.org/To become a sponsor of the Holy Sparks Podcastgo to www.patreon.com/saulkayefor more info www.holysparks.tv

Kicking off season two of the Holy Sparks Podcast, this interview with my friend and colleague Rabbi Laurie Matzkin is a shining example of how varied the life and journey of a Rabbi can be! Rabbi Laurie explores her Jewish roots in Reform Judaism, Jewish Yoga and mindfulness, finding the conservative movement, creating enriching and engaging programs as a Rabbi/Educator, and now growing Jewish life at a JCC.To learn more about Rabbi Laurie go to https://rabbilauriematzkin.com/ Please subscribe and drop us a review ! Go to www.holysparks.tv for more episodesBecome a patron supporter of our podcast herewww.patreon.com/saulkayeThank you to JLTV for sponsoring this week's episode go to www.jltv.tv for 247 Jewish Content and stories that inspire.

HOWARD KAPLAN, a native of Los Angeles, has lived in Israel and traveled extensively through Lebanon, Syria and Egypt. At the age of 21, he was sent on a mission into the Soviet Union to smuggle a dissident's manuscript on microfilm to London. His first trip was a success. On his second trip, he transferred a manuscript to the Dutch Ambassador inside his Moscow embassy. A week later, he was arrested in Khartiv in the Ukraine and interrogated for two days there and then two days in Moscow, before being expelled from the USSR. The KGB had picked him up for meeting dissidents and did not know about the manuscript transfers. He holds a BA in Middle East History from UC Berkeley and an MA in Philosophy of Education from UCLA. He is the author of five novels.DAMASCUS COVER is now a major motion picture starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Sir John Hurt and Olivia Thirlby.On this episode we explore his microfilm smuggling daysBeing held for questioning for two days by the KGBGrowing up as the son of Holocaust survivorsand the real power of Stories to edutain, rebel, and make moneyfor more info and to access his 5 books and film go to https://www.howardkaplanbooks.com/for more info on The Holy Sparks Podcast go to www.holysparks.tvThank you to JTLV for sponsoring this episodego to www.jltv.tv for 24/7 broadcasting of stories that inspire.to help keep this podcast going go to https://www.patreon.com/saulkaye

Josh Goldberg is an accomplished vocalist, prolific songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, Cantor, and filmmaker. Born and Raised in Dallas, TX, Josh began his singing career performing in musical theatre and then went on to study voice, piano, music composition, and theatre at Dallas' Arts Magnet High School. Josh moved to Los Angeles in 2010 to study at the University of Southern California's prestigious Thornton School of music. After graduating with a degree in Popular Music Performance, he found his calling in Jewish music, touring nationally and internationally with luminaries such as Rick Recht, Craig Taubman, and Mikey Pauker, as well as performing his original music at conferences, synagogues, and music festivals. Josh's songs have found their way into synagogues, summer camps, and youth conventions, concert halls and even into the White House. Josh founded Jewish record label and production company, Kosher Style Records, producing over 100 recordings for outstanding Jewish artists from all over the US. In 2023, Josh graduated with a Master's in Sacred Music and cantorial ordination from the Academy for Jewish Religion, CA. Josh recently moved to Music City, a.k.a. Nashville, TN, to serve as Cantor at Congregation Micah. Josh continues to expand his creative horizons to include creating writing and filmmaking. His new feature film, Morning, A Journey: A Visual Album is premiering in Los Angeles in May 2023. On this episode, we take a stroll through Josh's youth, inspiration, and mentors, and this episode was the week before his official ordination as Cantor! Josh answer's the question, is Hazzanut ( Operatic Style) still relevant in 2023??Thank you for listening!To become a parton of the Podcast go to www.patreon.com/saulkayefor more info on Josh go to https://joshgoldbergmusic.com/more on the podcast go to www.holysparks.tv

On this episode of The Holy Sparks Podcast I interviewEvelyn Goldfinger. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, we talk about growing up Jewish there, the music, culture,and and theater. We also explore how she started her own theatercompany, podcast, Ms. Eve ( her children's educator name )Torahtron, and her journey of becoming a Cantorial Soloist. We talk about her new book, Words from my Heart, a handson Jewish Prayer Book.We also talk about prayer, leading a community and so much more in thislively conversation.You can learn more about her herehttps://linktr.ee/torahtronBecome a Patron ( Sponsor ) of our podcast herewww.patreon.com/saulkayelearn more herewww.holysparks.tv

Irvin Ungar is the world's foremost expert on the art of Arthur Szyk and the tireless force behind the Szyk Renaissance. A former pulpit Rabbi fluent in Jewish history and tradition, Irvin is the CEO and founder of Historicana, an antiquarian book firm and small publishing house of Szyk imprints.Beginning in 1987, Irvin first specialized in Szyk's remarkable illustrated books and quickly expanded his repertoire to include original art, fine art prints, and other important Szyk works. He has curated and consulted for numerous Szyk exhibitions at major institutions worldwide, including the New-York Historical Society (New York City); the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; the Deutsches Historisches Museum (Berlin); the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (Washington, DC); and the Library of Congress.Irvin is the author of Arthur Szyk: Soldier in Art (2017 National Jewish Book Award winner) and Justice Illuminated: The Art of Arthur Szyk (1998). His most recent book Arthur Szyk Preserved: Institutional Collections of Original Art was published in 2023. Additionally, Irvin is the co-producer of the documentary film, “Soldier in Art: Arthur Szyk,” and the publisher of the luxury limited edition of The Szyk Haggadah (2008). He also served as the curator of The Arthur Szyk Society (1997-2017) and its traveling exhibition program, and continues lecturing and speaking about Szyk on university campuses, museums and other venues around the world.In this interview we talk about Irvin's transition from the pulpit to book seller to Szyk expert. You'll enjoy some amazing stories about him getting Syzk's work back onto the main stage... for images accompanying this work go to https://www.facebook.com/saul.kayehttp://holysparks.tv/become a Podcast Sponsor, go here!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85745591For more on Rabbi Irvin Ungar's work and Arthur Szyk go to https://www.szyk.com/

On this lively interview with Todd Shotz, the founder and executive director of Hebrew Helpers, we explore the foundations of his company. We dive deeply into why people may choose to have an independent B'nai mitzvah and how Hebrew Helpers facilitates that for families. Todd also founded the mitzvah learning fund which offers grants for anyone looking for a personalized Jewish learning experience.He talks about his favorite movie project Lazy Eye, working on Grey's Anatomy, being the Jewish Technical advisor for 'You People', and some other amazing projects he is involved with,www.holysparks.tv.www.hebrewhelpers.comhttps://mitzvahlearning.org/https://jqinternational.org/

On this special episode, you'll get to hear about the origin of The Holy Sparks Podcast. This conversation was originally intended for a sequel to a book I wrote called 'This Gift'. ( see link below)Chava Mirel is a unique being in the world of music and spirit, defying classifications of style or genre. A multi-award-winning musician and composer whose voice was recently featured on a Grammy award-winning album,Chava is highly sought-after for collaborations and recordings. Celebrated for her rich, luxurious vocals, lush harmonies, and rhythmic phrasing, Chava is also known for her loving and compassionate presence. Regardless of the setting - spiritual gathering, concert hall, classroom or jazz club - she imbues her music and teachings with the universal themes of hope, caring, connection and inclusion.We talk about her unique journey growing up in the Jewish Music world, Touring in the Jewish World, the Artist-in-residence model vs. Cantorial Soloist and how she manages to blend it all with grace and easeTo hear her music go here https://www.chavamirel.com/Check out the book I referenced called THIS GIFThere - https://www.amazon.com/This-Gift-Conversations-Brightest-Choosing/dp/B093RHMGNZto support the show please go tohttps://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=85745591

On this fun episode with my good friend Isaac Zones, who started playing guitar at 19 at Camp Tawonga, we explore the Moishe House, Jewish Day School, Independent B'nai Mitzvot, his Jewish path, an upcoming film and the diverse San Francisco Bay Area Jewish landscape.https://www.isaaczones.com/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1556248266/i-hear-you-the-israeli-folk-music-film?ref=bqbbex&token=6793334cBecome a Patron of The Holy Sparks Podcast!go here to supporthttps://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=85745591www.saulkaye.com

On this podcast with my big brother Michael, we explore his Jewish journey, seeking community, and how he accidentally fell into the kosher wine business. We have a great time, he is an award-winning winemaker and a fantastic storyteller! You can buy his Kosher for Passover wine here and get it in time for Passover and beyond here https://www.invei.com/