"Jews Shmooze" is a podcast that features the most prolific and well known Jews. In each 15-30 minute episode, guests will speak about their profession and the experiences they've had along the way as well as their thoughts on current events.
The Jews Shmooze podcast is truly a delight to listen to. With its perfect blend of humor and insightful interviews, it has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts. Hosted by Rabbi Schiller, this podcast takes listeners on a journey through various topics, from personal stories to existential questions, all with a touch of Jewish culture.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the wide range of subjects covered. Rabbi Schiller has a knack for finding interesting guests and engaging them in thought-provoking conversations. Whether it's discussing the journey from Brooklyn and Queens to Rockland County or exploring the depths of the dark night of the soul, each episode offers something new and compelling. The interviews are always engaging and informative, providing listeners with a unique perspective on various aspects of life.
Additionally, I appreciate the lightheartedness and humor that Rabbi Schiller brings to each episode. While the topics discussed can be deep and introspective at times, he always manages to infuse a sense of joy and laughter into the conversation. This creates an enjoyable listening experience that keeps me coming back for more.
However, like any podcast, The Jews Shmooze does have its drawbacks. One aspect that may not appeal to everyone is its specific focus on Jewish culture and traditions. While this is certainly part of what makes this podcast unique and interesting, it may not resonate with listeners who do not share this background or interest in Judaism. Additionally, some episodes may feel overly niche or esoteric for those who are not familiar with Jewish customs.
In conclusion, The Jews Shmooze podcast is a wonderful combination of thoughtful discussions and lighthearted humor. It offers a fresh perspective on various aspects of life through engaging interviews with fascinating guests. While its focus on Jewish culture may limit its appeal to some listeners, those who have an interest in Judaism or enjoy exploring different perspectives will find this podcast both entertaining and enlightening. Overall, I highly recommend giving it a listen.
Hear how Joseph Gitler founded and runs Leket Israel. In 2024, they had 160 employees, 95,000 volunteers, 63 dedicated food rescue vehicles, 33,340 tons of food, among other incredible numbers. Leket Israel deals with harvesting surplus agricultural produce and collecting cooked meals then sorting and distributing them to the needy throughout the country. To learn more, reach out, or donate: www.leket.org-----To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.comListen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Hear President Joel speak about his childhood, the unexpected road to presidency, reflections on the job, and much more!-----To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.comListen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Find out what brought R' Dembitzer, also known as Dembi, to Camp Simcha, what brings him back, why the summer is so meaningful, how he ended up in Omaha, and so much more.-----To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.comListen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Arnon Shorr is a comic book author and graphic novelist, as well as a screenwriter, director, film producer, and more. He has been nominated for and has won many awards for his productions. Hear about his journey to and through film as well as reflections on the art itself.Links referenced in episode:Website: www.arnonshorr.comBooks on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YdwevH“The Pirate Captain Toledano” on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4itTGvSWeb store (where people can buy the individual “floppy” comic books, like the latest, “The Tomb of the Broken Amulet”) http://tinyurl.com/shorrstore-----To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.comListen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Moishe Bane is the president emeritus of the Orthodox Union and was senior partner for almost 17 years at Ropes & Gray LLP. He's also been the national chairman for NCSY, started Kayama, and held a variety of other communal roles. Hear about his influences, experiences, and thoughts from decades of helping and advancing all areas of Jewish life.-----To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.comListen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Matzot Aviv makes 26,000 matzot and sends them to US, Korea, and everywhere in between. Hear from Roy Wolf about the company history, manufacturing process, and more. He is also co-founded a brand for premium keto food products.website: http://www.matzotaviv.com/They are also in Trader Joe's for the first time this year.-----To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.comListen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Is all content accepted? Are there too many seforim out already? What is Machon Aleh Zayis and how did it start? Hear all this and more from R' Szimonowitz.AlehZayis.comThe Legacy Haggadah: https://alehzayis.com/product/legacy-haggadah-%D7%95%D7%94%D7%92%D7%93%D7%AA-%D7%9C%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%9A/-----To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.comListen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Zevi Samet is a captain on the YU basketball team and host of the YU Ball: beyond the court podcast. Hear about his journey on the court and his amazing off the court initiatives.To contact Zevi about speaking opportunities or the podcast: zsbeyondthecourt@gmail.comLinks mentioned in the episode:GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/5e4e2263 Roy Episode: https://youtu.be/8iC9cp1jDNsOr Episode: https://youtu.be/txrst-dt6iYFind more videos on the Meaningful Minute app and 24Six @zevi.samet.The 501c: TAKE TEN 4 TORAH, 9 BROKAW LANE, GREAT NECK NY 11023 (TAX ID # 83-1308961) MEMO - ZEVI'S PROJECT-----To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.comListen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Assemblyman Rabbi Avi Schnall represents the 30th legislative district in the New Jersey General Assembly. He also is director of federal education affairs at the Agudah and Co-hosts the Oorahthon broadcast every year. You may have seen him in videos about tuition cuts, speaking in Trenton, or gotten his Whatsapps.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avischnall-----To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.comListen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Dmitry Salita immigrated from Ukraine to the USA where he became an international champion in the boxing ring and a Shabbos observant Jew. Follow him on Instagram (@dmitriy_salita) Facebook (Dmitriy Salita) and LinkedIn Dmitriy Salita. ----- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Hear from Rabbi Genack about his connection with Rabbi Soloveitchik, his experiences in the OU Kashrus world, how he got connected to presidents and other politicians as well as why political advocacy is so important. We also discuss his role as a shul Rabbi, his admiration for Abraham Lincoln, and more. Book: Letters to President Clinton: Biblical Lessons on Faith and Leadership - https://oupress.org/product/letters-clinton/ For the other seforim of Rabbi Genack, check out OUpress.org as well as local stores. ----- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Yael Harris Resnick is an award-winning artist celebrated by the Washington DC Calligraphers Guild, Israel's Artists Guild, and Misrad Hatamat (Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Labor). Known for her beautiful table runners, challah covers, and a wide array of Judaic art, Yael's work brings vibrant Jewish themes to life on Shabbat tables and walls around the world. Discover how Yael found her path in art, what inspired her to turn it into a lifelong career, and the unique challenges and experiences she's encountered along the way. See her artwork online: yaelharrisresnick.com/shop The table-runners mentioned: yaelharrisresnick.com/product-category/arttrivet The puzzle mentioned: yaelharrisresnick.com/product/israel-map-500-piece-puzzle ----- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
With 2 albums and 10 singles, most notable among them VeUhavtu, Meilech Kohn is an icon in the world of Jewish music. His songs, whether blues, EDM, or something else have a style that makes him unique and loved. Hear about his journey as a cantor in reform synagogues to top of the Jewish music scene. Search "Meilech Kohn" on any plattform to hear his music. ----- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Edith Eger is an eminent psychologist and one of the few remaining Holocaust survivors old enough to remember life in the camps. She has worked with veterans, military personnel, and victims of physical and mental trauma. She is the author of the bestselling and award-winning books The Choice and The Gift. Check out the links below to learn more about Dr. Eger and to buy her books: https://dreditheger.com/ https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ballerina-of-Auschwitz/Edith-Eva-Eger/9781665952552 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665952555 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ballerina-of-auschwitz-edith-eva-eger/1144561777;jsessionid=AC38A2EF9B74743EC2387066BB33BCFE.prodny_store01-atgap18?ean=9781665952552 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/207293831-the-ballerina-of-auschwitz?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Ktty5KaQYI&rank=1 ----- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Rabbi Dovid Asher is the Rabbi of KBI, Kenesseth Beth Israel, in Richmond Virginia and is the author of Outreach in the Torah, a guidebook for reaching out to others arranged by the weekly Torh portion. Hear how he became a shul Rabbi, life as a Rav, the development of his outreach approach, and so much more. Buy Outreach in the Torah: https://mosaicapress.com/product/outreach-in-the-torah/ To learn about KBI and contact Rabbi Asher: https://www.kbirva.com/ ----- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Max Mannis is one of the key components to the success of Jomboy Media, the #1 independent brand for baseball content on the internet and social media with millions of subscribers and followers. Hear how he got started in media, his journey through the sports world, how Judaism affects his job, and what he shares when speaking at schools. Follow or contact Max online: Instagram (@Max_Mannis), Twitter/X (@MaxMannis) + Facebook and LinkedIn (Max Mannis). ----- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Hear how Bunim Laskin founded a company in Yeshiva, when he knew it would be huge, how it effected the rest of his life, and more. Check out Swimply online (swimply.com) or on all app stores. ----- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Hear how and why Shabbos Kestenbaum filed suit against Harvard, what his speech preparation is like, which critics really bother him, and more. Check out Shabbos on social media. X: x.com/ShabbosK Instagram: instagram.com/shabboskest ----- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
After starting Shalom Task Force in 1992, Nechama Wolfson founded Shlavim in 2006 to help lift Israeli children out of poverty, and continues to serve as the president. Through a vast network of supportive programs, Shlavim is ensuring Israel's next generation has all the practical and emotional support it needs to build a better future. Hear about how she started two amazing organizations, Shlavims' remarkable response to October 7th, and more. Check out their website: www.shlavimusa.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shlavim.organization?igsh=MWtvbGYxdm4zZnJ0NA== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560387905008&mibextid=LQQJ4d ----- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Rabbi Shmuel Fox reflects on his childhood, life in the Rabbinate, some of his notable encounters with iconic figures of Jewish history, the changes in the Religious and national communties over the past 100 years, and much more. ----- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Karmela Waldman is a Holocaust survivor and has been a licensed marriage therapist for over 40 years. Today, she co-hosts a podcast with her son called Surviving the Survivor and has just released a book with him titled “Surviving the Survivor: A Brutally Honest Conversation about Life (& Death) with My Mom: A Holocaust Survivor, Therapist & My Podcast Co-Host.” Hear about her life, the book, and more! To buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Survivor-Conversation-Holocaust-Therapist/dp/B0CQWKXS8W To hear the podcast: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/ ----- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Today, Rabbi YY Jacobson has lectured in 6 continents, 40 states, and has a huge website solely dedicated to his shiurim. How did he get his big break? Why did he start his website? Would Rabbi YY Jacobson consider trying to become the next Lubavitcher Rebbe? Hear all this and more in this episode! --- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Hear about why someone chose to become a psychiatrist, how the field of mental health evolved over the years, the recent history of psychology and Rabbanim, how to mentally approach the ongoing situation in Israel, and so much more. --- Jacob L. Freedman, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and a business consultant based in Israel. After completing his training as an award-winning chief resident at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Dr. Freedman and his wife followed their lifelong dream and made aliyah to Israel with their family. When he's not with his patients, Dr. Freedman can be found learning Torah in the Old City or hiking in the hills outside of Jerusalem. He can be reached via his website, drjacoblfreedman.com. --- Book links: - https://www.amazon.com/Things-Told-My-Patients/dp/B0CT61H731 - https://www.amazon.com/Off-Couch-Dr-Jacob-Freedman/dp/1614654441 https://www.amazon.com/Me-Uncle-Baruch-Families-Coping/dp/1614655901 Dr. Yaakov Freedman Consulting: http://drjacoblfreedman.com/ --- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Hear how one person went from being a Rebbe in Silver Spring to writing 8 books, becoming a member of the Knesset, and founder Yad L'Olim. All in under 20 years. Dov Lipman discusses his journey to the government and Yad L'Olim, his positive outlook, and more. To learn more about Yad L'Olim: Yad L'Olim | A voice for Olim, their families, and global Jewry (yadlolim.org) ----- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
24Six is a device and app that allows streaming of all Kosher music, podcasts, and videos with no ads or concerning content. Hear where the idea came from, what happened when Rabbanim were asked about it, the success thus far, and so much more. To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Popinsanity has been featured by Oprah, Today Show, and Good Morning America. There is a reason their popcorn is known around the world and a top gift for events, families, and every other occasion. Listen to hear about their incredible story. Popinsanity.com To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
TorahAnytime.com has over 300,000 video shiurim and over 12,000,000 hours of played shiurim every year. Hear everything about how the largest digital torah platform started and continues to run. Plus, reach out to TorahAnytime to help with their upcoming fundraiser! Movie of TorahAnytime's history: www.BeyondWalls.film See all their programs: EverythingTorahAnytime.com Contact: 917-681-0003 or Shimon@TorahAnytime.com. To sponsor an episode, reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman is a Rosh Yeshiva at YU. He also serves as the Executive Editor of the RIETS initiative of YU Press. Rabbi Feldman is the author of “The Right and The Good: Halakhah and Human Relations”; “Divine Footsteps: Chesed and the Jewish Soul”; “False Facts and True Rumors: Lashon Hara in Contemporary Culture”; as well as five volumes of Talmudic essays entitled Binah BaSefarim, which have been published with the approbations of R' Avraham Schapira, R' Ovadiah Yosef, R' Natan Gestetner, R' Zalman Nechemiah Goldberg, R' Asher Weiss and others. Rabbi Feldman is the co-editor of more than ten volumes of Talmudic essays and Jewish Thought and serves on the editorial board of Tradition, and has also written for publications such as Jewish Action, The Orthodox Forum, and the Oxford Handbook of Judaism and Economics. He is a frequent lecturer in locations across America and abroad. Rabbi Feldman is also the spiritual leader of Ohr Saadya of Teaneck, NJ. Hear about everything from his experiences in KBY and Morasha Kollel to how he got a Ronald Reagan signed picture and everything in between. Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Sara Rivka Yekutiel was easily winning national karate championships and was a lock for the Olympics. Then, despite not being an observant Jew, she gave it all up for Rosh Hashana. Listen to hear about her fascinating journey. Also, you can check out her new book: Raizi and the Passover Plans. Available on Amazon and at other book stores: https://www.amazon.com/Raizi-Passover-Plans-Sara-Rivka-Yekutiel/dp/195638166X. Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
After growing up in America, learning Arabic, and studying for 6 months as a Jew in Jordan, Noam Ivri Adanani made aliya. In Israel he served in the army and assisted with international diplomatic work before becoming a senior consultant at APCO Worldwide. As a resident of Sderot, his family was evacuated after October 7th and Noam was called back to the IDF. Hear about what motivated his big decisions and the experiences he had. Why did he learn Arabic, move to Israel, and serve in the army? What did that teach him? What happened to his family in Sderot when the war started and what has happened since. Listen to hear all this and more! To learn more about the events of Noam and his family since October 7th, you can see the following news pieces covering him: Initial Days of the War: 9 October 2023, Jerusalem Post “Unprepared: The war's first 48 hours in Sderot” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-767618 11 October 2023. Euronews Albania (Albanian Prime-Time Morning TV Show appearance to discuss life in Sderot on the 4th day of the war) https://euronews.al/cifti-izraelit-3-dite-te-izoluar-kemi-dale-vetem-1-here-nga-shtepia-per-ushqime/ Full 30-minute interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65Kha9tN7Bc 12 October 2023. NTD, “Israeli Couple Recounts Waiting out Hamas Attack in Rocket Shelter.” https://www.ntd.com/israeli-couple-recounts-waiting-out-hamas-attack-in-rocket-shelter_947446.html Since: 1 February 2024. Jerusalem Post, “As Israel's southern Sderot evacuees return, questions remain over Gaza border future.” https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-784758 6 February 2024. i24 News, “The October 7th Horrors and Homecoming to Sderot,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnsn_jZgwU0 9 February, 2024. Voice of America, “Residents of Town Near Gaza Start Coming Back” https://www.voanews.com/a/residents-of-town-near-gaza-start-coming-back/7480826.html Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
For more than 15 years, Elie Klein has worked tirelessly to promote the work of ADI. Known for its individualized care, cutting-edge therapies, residency programs and innovative disability inclusion programming, ADI has become one of Israel's most impactful organizations for people with disabilities. Hear about his journey, what ADI is all about and why it is one of the most magical places on Earth. Learn more about ADI at adi-il.org. Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/zka02m
Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, representing New York's 48th Assembly District, joins to discuss his start in politics, what effects his decisions, why it matters that he has spent his whole life in the district he represents, why it's so important to have an office that can help the community, and so much more! With a background in legislative affairs and intergovernmental work, Simcha has played a crucial role in advocating for the City of New York, crafting essential legislation, and assisting communities in reclaiming unclaimed funds. Join us as we explore his impressive journey, community engagement, and dedication to serving the people of New York. Side point: I have to thank the staffers of Assemblyman Eichenstein for working with me for almost half a year to plan this and for all their help with the recording and everything else. When Simcha said he values having an office that is for the people, I was able to say I've heard that from everybody and experienced it. Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Nissim Black is a household name in Jewish homes with 4 albums, 39 singles, and nearly 30 million YouTube views. Nissim shares his extraordinary journey, from growing up in Seattle with parents who pioneered the rap scene to facing challenges like drugs and violence. He opens up about pivotal moments that led him away from that life and toward change, shedding light on the positive memories of his youth that often go unnoticed. Nissim also discusses his transition to Judaism and the challenges and acceptance he encountered along the way. In a rapid-fire round, he reveals his favorite lyrics, favorite Jewish rapper, and most memorable performance. Finally, Nissim shares the one question he wished he'd been asked in all his interviews. Don't miss this candid and insightful conversation with Nissim Black! Nissim's YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCAnRqJ-SIowmwBnBVemb_zA Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Hear Lauren Danneman share her unique insights and experiences. We delve into her journey as an Orthodox woman in the Federation, her impactful trips to places like Ethiopia, and her inspiring work with Ukrainian refugees. We also touch upon her personal experiences as a parent of two disabled children and explore her thoughts on the challenges facing the Jewish world today. Join us for a candid conversation with this passionate leader. Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Since 1982, Jeff Seidel has done kiruv in Israel and helped tens of thousands of Jews find shabbos meals there, he's offered free tours and classes through his Jewish Student Centers at Hebrew U in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, Ben-Gurion University in Beersheba, and IDC in Herzliya. He has also authored “The Jewish Traveler's Resource Guide,” which lists Shabbat placement programs around the world. Explore Jeff Seidel's impactful journey guiding Jewish college students to their heritage. Learn how his background in psychology led to a full-time role in kiruv. Discover his innovative approach through meeting people where they are and Shabbos meals and hear heartwarming success stories. Jeff's unwavering dedication, adapting across diverse contexts, and so much more make this episode fascinating. Tune in to witness Jeff Seidel's mission of forging connections and igniting Jewish pride. Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Doron Sheffer played Division one basketball for the UConn Huskies and won Big East Conference Rookie of the Year. With an impressive career, he won the Big East Championship three years in a row and was named to the school's all 20th century team. After being drafted by the LA Clippers, he went to play in Israel and won four straight Israeli League championships. Now, as a Speaker, Life Coach, Workshop Presenter & Writer, Doron shares his experiences and insights on mental health and the power of the mind. He has published two books, Anani and The Game of Life, which provide practical tools for personal growth and transformation. Join us as we dive deep into Doron's journey, from his early days as a basketball player to his current work as a coach and writer. We explore the importance of mental health and the mind-body connection, and how it can impact our success in sports, business, and life. This episode is full of valuable lessons and inspiration for anyone looking to reach their full potential. Check out his website: https://www.doronsheffer.com/ Check out his books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Doron-Sheffer/author/B0B76TYZVY?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Shuey Jacoby has an impressive background in the sports world, having worked with several professional sports teams and tech companies. In the podcast, he shares insights on his journey and experiences, including his involvement with the David Right Foundation and his recent investment in the Rhode Island Football Club. He also provides valuable advice for those who aspire to work in the sports industry. Additionally, he talks about his favorite experiences and shares the one question he wished he would be asked. Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Aliza Pilichowksi is the Mayor of Mitzpe Yericho, a community with hundreds of families that is 20 minutes away from Yerushaliam. Hear about how she became the mayor, what it is like, how Mitzpe Yericho decides where to allocate their resources, and more! Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Aviad Amitai is the president and owner of Nachshon VIP tours, a company that provides VIP tour services in Israel. He's a biblical scholar, entrepreneur, and also a managing partner and co-founder at Lucent investments. Additionally, he is involved with many interesting investments and projects. Hear about his special menorah, how he is trying to bring Noach's teiva to Israel, an exciting exhibit about the Raid on Entebbe, and how he is using VR to change Torah education. You can also find out about the tours he has given, the guests he has brought, how it lead to his involvement in the Abraham Accords, where to visit in Israel and so much more! Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903
Rabbi Yaniv Meirov is the founder and head of CHAZAQ, an organization which has inspired and revitalized communities across the world through lectures, magazines and newsletters in many languages, an online radio program, chavrusa programs, a shidduch service, and so much more. CHAZAQ has a YouTube channel with over 1,000 videos, a Torah Anytime page with over 4,000 recordings, runs free events and programming, and touches the lives of so many. Hear about the start, the success and challenges from the start, what they do when families are not supportive of change, and so much more. To get updates about their upcoming events, donate, volunteer, or find out more, you can contact them through email at info@Chazaq.org, call them at 718-285-9132, or visit their website at Chazaq.org. Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Sara shares her journey of starting Soupergirl during a recession with no prior knowledge of the industry. She talks about her experience appearing on Shark Tank, her company's expansion into grocery stores, and working alongside her mother to build the brand. Sara also discusses the importance of maintaining Kosher standards in her business and how it has influenced her product development. She shares valuable insights into the challenges of running a successful food business, as well as her commitment to using sustainable and locally sourced ingredients. Don't forget to check out our Jews Shmooze merchandise, T-shirts and a mug, to show your support for the podcast! Visit our store at https://rb.gy/qp543 and grab your favorite design today. To keep up with our latest episodes, follow us on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze. If you're interested in sponsoring an episode, reach out to us at JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com. You can also listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone at UK: 44-333-366-0589, IL: 972-79-579-5005, or USA: 712-432-2903.
Adam Edelman is an Olympian who represented Israel in bobsledding at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. He coaches for Maccabi USA, has given TEDx talks, was a Forbes 30 under 30 member, and has done so much more. Hear about how he started bobsledding, where his motivation comes from, what it takes to be self-funded, how he put together a team that is half Arab and half Jewish, and so much more! Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Judge Solomson is a judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims, is the author of Court of Federal Claims: Jurisdiction, Practice, and Procedure, and does so much more. Hear about his book, how he became a judge, what it is like, why he gives back to the community, and so much more. Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Susie Fishbein is the legendary author of the Kosher Palette, Kosher by Design, Kosher by Design Entertains, Kosher By Design Lightens Up, Kosher by Design Short on Time, and so many other cookbooks that have provided you with recipes for your meals on shabbos and yom tov. She is also a culinary teacher. Hear about what went in to the first cookbook, if there was ever writers block, her favorite experience, how to create recipes, and so much more! --- Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Hear about making aliya to Chevron, becoming an iconic tour guide, parshas Chayei Sara, Rav Shlomo Carlebach, and so much more. Rabbi Simcha Hochbaum is the Director of Tourism for the Chevron Fund, leads legendary tours primarily in Chevron and Yerushaliam, hosted thousands every year for shabbos meals, teaches in yeshivas and seminaries, and does so much more. --- Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Rabbi Uri Pilichowski was a Rabbi in California and Florida before moving to Mitzpe Yericho. He founded and runs an organization called "Crossing the Line" and is involved with many other groups. He writes for The Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post, Jewish Press, The Forward, and other news sites. You can find him on social media @Rational_Settler. Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903
He's the co-founder and co-publisher of the Jewish Link, a weekly Jewish newspaper that links Northern and Central New Jersey, the Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester and Connecticut. Hear Moshe comment on what inspired the start of the publication, if it has became what he dreamed of, how he handles the challenges and the constant grind, what is allowed in, the future, and so much more. You can keep up with the paper online: https://jewishlink.news/ --- Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com
Hear about how and when Jake Turx got into journalism, if he thinks there is antisemitism in the media, his presidential impressions, and so much more! Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com
Kiddush Club Podcast. A podcast that lets you get in on all the news you need to know and has occasional interviews giving you all the hock without making you miss a word of davening. Funny, informative, and enjoyable. Hear about the start, their episodes, staying anonymous, and so much more! Keep up with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode, reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com
Chanale is a singer, songwriter, producer, podcast host, and more. Hear about how she started, the challenges she's overcame, how she's paving a path for others, about her podcast, and so much more. Follow her on all social media platforms, hear her music wherever you listen to music, and listen to her podcast called The Weekly Squeeze on any platform. Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com
The creator and lead singer of Shlock Rock, a band with 42 albums and over 520 songs that are parody, original, or specifically for children. Shlock Rock is also the only Jewish music group to have performed in all 50 US states. Lenny Solomon also founded the Four Corners Project, https://4cornersproject.org/. Check out Shlock Rock on any music platform. Keep up with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode, reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com
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