It's Who You Know! The Podcast

Something New: Michelle W. Malkin, podcast creator, discusses with a special guest host her experience creating this project and her hopes for the future of the podcast. Hear her personal journey and professional advice on this last episode for 2018!Find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.comHave a wonderful 2019!

Global Impact on Individuals: David M. Schizer, CEO, discusses his work supporting social services for Jews around the world. From the youth to the elderly, from large to small communities, David shares stories of how this large organization’s work has far reaching impact.Read David's full bio, get links to JDC, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.comHave a great week!

Finding Your Voice: Nancy K. Kaufman, Chief Executive Officer, discusses with me her career in building bridges between the Jewish community and the non-Jewish world around us and how this experience has changed when viewing the work through a gender specific organization.Read Nancy's full bio, get links to NCJW, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.comHave a wonderful new year!

A Face Onto the World: Robert Bank, President and CEO, discusses his work in promoting Jewish values around the world in an attempt to positively influence public policy, thoughts, and the way the American Jewish community interacts with the world around us. Read Robert's full bio, get links to AJWS, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.comHave a great week!

Importance of Evaluation: Wendy Rosov, Founder and Principal, discusses her experience working with Jewish educational institutions in helping them evaluate their programs and create plans for how to move forward in an ever changing world.Read Wendy's full bio, get links to Rosov Consulting, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.comHave a great week!

Putting Others First: Matt Grossman, Chief Executive Officer, discusses the joys and challenges of leading a pluralistic teen movement and how he supports his teen leadership in creating the type of community they want to be a part of. Read Matt's full bio, get links to BBYO, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.comHave a great week!

Pursuing Inclusion: Idit Klein, Executive Director, discusses how she built the organization from the ground up and how our Jewish institutions have evolved over time in their culture, programming, and outlook in how they adapt to the changing gender identity environment. Read Idit's full bio, get links to Keshet, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.comHave a great week!

Accessible Communities: Doron Krakow, President and CEO, discusses the JCC model of Jewish engagement and how it might differ from other legacy organizations in its approach to building Jewish identity and community. Read Doron's full bio, get links to JCCA, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.comHave a great week!

Examining Our Values: Dr. Betsy Stone, psychologist, helps us reflect on our personal and professional values as Jewish professionals. This unique episode walks us through a reflective exercise as we engage in the high holy days. Download the Periodic Table of Menches here: www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com/2018/09/17/betsystone/ Read Betsy's full bio, get links to the values tools mentioned in the episode, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Changing Environment: Evan Bernstein, New York / New Jersey Regional Director, discusses how his work has changed over the last few years with the increase in hate related incidents around our nation and what his experience has been like over his years with the organization. Read Evan's full bio, get links to the ADL, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Leadership Transition: Avital Ingber, President and CEO, discusses the process of preparing for taking on this role, the unexpected challenge she faced after hurricane Harvey and what makes Houston such a unique community. Read Avital's full bio, get links to the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

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

Talent Development: Mimi Kravetz, Chief Talent Officer, discusses her experience creating this new department and managing professional development opportunities for staff at campuses spread around the world. Read Mimi's full bio, get links to Hillel International, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Funding Jewish Education: Josh Miller, Chief Program Officer, discuses his work in partnering with Jewish agencies to support the most innovative and forward thinking ideas in Jewish education today. Read Josh's full bio, get links to the Jim Joseph Foundation, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Shifting to the Digital World: Lisa Colton, Founder and President, discusses her work helping Jewish organizations shift their thinking and operations to better align with the ever-changing digital world we are all living in. Read Lisa's full bio, get links to Darim Conline, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

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

Women's Empowerment: As Senior Associate of Leadership & Strategic Partnerships, Dana discusses her research and the steps she is taking to empower young Jewish professionals to gain the skills they will need to be successful in the field. Read Dana's full bio, get links to NYU Brofman Center, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

The American Hebrew Academy, in Greensboro, NC, is the international, Jewish college-prep boarding school where students are challenged to reach academic goals and build a foundation for lifelong learning and global engagement. www.AmericanHebrewAcademy.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanhebrewacademy Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmericanHebrew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanhebrewacademy/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/american-hebrew Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ahavid1

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

Self-organized Communities: Aliza Kline, Founding Executive Director, discusses the self-organizing model of this millennial organization and the special nature of Shabbat that brings people together in a unique way. Read Aliza's full bio, get links to OneTable, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Re-imagining Identity: Allen Adamson, branding specialist and author of Shift Ahead, discusses some best practices in branding and marketing our organizations in an ever changing environment. Read Allen's full bio, get links to Brandsimple and Shift Ahead, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Serving Those in Need: Liz Fisher, Chief Operating Officer, discusses how her organization approaches social action work, her personal journey to her current position, and the trajectory of women in leadership roles in the Jewish community. Read Liz's full bio, get links to Repair The World, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Jewish Study for Jewish Organizations: Leon Wiener Dow, Faculty and Research Fellow, discusses his recent book "The Going" in light of how our "Jewish" organizations express their Judaism and how your staff could benefit from a culture of learning and studying together. Read Leon's full bio, get links to the Shalom Hartman Institute, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Lisa Hills, Co-Founder and Partner, discusses talent management in how we can best think about hiring, on-boarding, and playing to the strengths of our employees. Read Lisa's full bio, get links to Hirsh/Hills Associates, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, learn how to start your own podcast, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

David Cygielman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, discusses the history of Moishe House, what he has learned along the way, and his philosophy in running this very successful Jewish engagement organization. Read David's full bio, get links to Moishe House, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Deborah Fishman, Director of Communications, discusses her work promoting the skill of being a Network Weaver and the impact this role can have in your organization. Read Deborah's full bio, get links to The Avi Chai Foundation, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Michael Liepman, Executive Director, discusses the unique position of Temple executive directors and administrators as they are tasked with lifting up the leaders around them and keeping the lights on. Read Michael’s full bio, get links to NATA, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Abby Leibman, President and CEO, discusses her leadership style and the work of this unique Jewish social justice organization. Read Abby's full bio, get links to Mazon, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, read podcast articles or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Jen Simbol, Manager of Dissemination and Implementation in the Impact and Performance Assessment Department (IPAD), discusses the importance of evaluation in our work and how a network of colleagues could help improve how we incorporate evaluation into our work. Read Jen's full bio, get links to the UJA-Federation of New York and the Jewish Evaluation Network, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Rabbi Avi Orlow, Vice President of Program and Innovation, discusses the role the foundation plays in helping create a much needed community for Jewish camp professionals. Read Avi’s full bio, get links to the Foundation for Jewish Camp, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Rachel Gildiner, Executive Director, discusses how her organization engages young adults in the DC Jewish community and offers advice for being more welcoming. Read Rachel’s full bio, get links to GatherDC, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week! *Episode re-posted with intro and outro.

Mark Rosen, Associate Professor in the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program, discusses his experience introducing Jewish professionals to the larger field in NYC as well as his research in several areas of Jewish life. Read Mark’s full bio, get links to the Hornstein Program, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Nanette Fridman, Founder, discusses her work consulting with many different Jewish organizations and what Jewish professionals could do when facing difficult situations. Read Nanette's full bio, get links to consulting firm and book, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Andrés Spokoiny, President and CEO, discusses how he views the institutional changes we are experiencing as a community, working with philanthropists, and advice for all Jewish organizations when dealing with funders. Read Andre’s full bio, get links to the Jewish Funder’s Network, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Laura Fish, Chief Strategy and Planning Officer, discusses her experience bringing change to her organization and the dynamic of being a Canadian professional in the North American focused network. Read Laura's full bio, get links to Federation CJA, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Rabbi Josh Weinberg, President, discusses his passion for Israel and ways to help Jewish professionals grapple with this controversial topic. Read Josh's full bio, get links to ARZA, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Ruthie Warshenbrot, Program Director, discusses her work with the Wexner Field Fellowship and the impact that programs like this have on Jewish professional development. Read Ruthie's full bio, get links to the Wexner Foundation, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Rabbi Dan Judson, Associate Dean, discusses the history of finances and the model of voluntary dues contributions in synagogues. Read Dan's full bio, get links to his research, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Stefanie Rhodes, Executive Director, discusses the history and purpose behind the annual Slingshot Guide and the impact of this work on the larger Jewish innovation sector. Read Stefanie's full bio, get links to Slingshot, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Bob Goldfarb, President, discusses the evolution and shifting nature of Jewish arts and cultural engagement. Read Bob's full bio, get links to JCI, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Miriam Chilton, Vice President, discusses her experience working with a variety of teen based youth programs for the Reform Movement as well as what it was like becoming a Jewish professional. Read Miriam's full bio, get links to URJ Youth, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Mark Gurvis, Executive Vice President, discusses his lifelong work within the Federation system and his outlook on the future of these institutions. Read Mark's full bio, get links to JFNA, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Abby Saloma , Senior Program Officer, discusses her work with the Schusterman Fellowship, why it was created, the impact it has had so far, and what the program hopes to accomplish in the coming years. Read Abby's full bio, get links to the Schusterman Foundation, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Rabbi Sid Schwarz, Founder, discusses his new project, Kenissa: Communities of Meaning Network, which brings leaders of boutique Jewish organizations together in community. Read Sid's full bio, get links to his articles and books, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

David Master discusses his experience creating his first sculpture Ketubah and this passion became his profession. Get links to Timeless Ketubah, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Gali Cooks, Executive Director, discusses the emerging work of Leading Edge in the areas of CEO on-boarding, lay leadership development, and evaluating great places to work in the Jewish community. Read Gali's full bio, get links to Leading Edge's research, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Drew Kugler, Founder, discusses dealing with interpersonal conflict management in Jewish organizations. Read Drew's full bio, get links to his consulting firm, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Dara Klarfeld, Managing Director, discusses the process of hiring executive level positions in the Jewish community. Read Dara's full bio, get links to DRG, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Rabbi Cherie Koller-Fox, President and Founder, discusses bringing together Jewish educators from all different denominations to share and network together in an effort to improve the field. Read Cherie's full bio, get links to NewCAJE, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Rabbi Joshua Rabin, Director of Innovation, discusses his work helping synagogue communities discover their unique identity. Read Joshua's full bio, get links to his blog and USCJ, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

Aliza Mazor, Chief Field-Building Officer, discusses the efforts to merge four Jewish innovation incubator organizations into one organization: UpStart. Examining the effects of this merger on the broader Jewish community, Aliza also talks about her own career journey. Read Aliza's full bio, get links to Upstart, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!