Podcasts about Birthright Israel

Episode 62 of What Gives?—the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, hosted by JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Jeffrey Solomon, a towering figure in Jewish philanthropy whose impact has shaped the field for decades. As Senior Advisor to Chasbro Investments and former President of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, Jeff's influence has extended across Canada, Israel, and the United States. He's played a pivotal role in transformative initiatives like Birthright Israel and has been a trusted partner to some of the most influential funders in Jewish life. Jeff reflects on his remarkable journey—from growing up as the child of Holocaust survivors, to navigating a career that spanned public service, communal leadership, and groundbreaking philanthropy. He talks about the evolution of Jewish communal work, the challenges of funding structures, and the ethical dilemmas philanthropy faces today. Jeff shares candid insights on his partnership with Charles Bronfman, the founding of Birthright Israel, and the leadership lessons he's learned over his prolific career. We also explore the role of elders in community resilience and why innovation remains at the heart of sustainable philanthropy. Take a listen.

Elias Saratovsky, Executive Director of Birthright Israel

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.americanprestigepod.comDanny and Derek are joined by Zachary Foster, historian of Palestine and editor of the Palestine, in Your Inbox newsletter. He and Danny compare their respective backgrounds as American Jews grappling with narratives of Israel and Palestine fed to them by Jewish day school, “Birthright Israel” trips, and related programs. The group then discusses the hi…

A snippet from when baby daddy and former Birthright Israel alum Matt Lieb joined Francesca to talk about the all out assault and "evacuation" of Gaza. He brings the levity, while Frannie rages. To listen to the full episode become a patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroomThe BONUS BISH streams LIVE on YouTube and Twitch Fridays 1pmPT/4pmET for everyone and is available to watch and listen back for Patrons, YouTube and Twitch members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A snippet from when baby daddy and former Birthright Israel alum Matt Lieb joined Francesca to talk about the all out assault and "evacuation" of Gaza. He brings the levity, while Frannie rages. To listen to the full episode become a patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroomThe BONUS BISH streams LIVE on YouTube and Twitch Fridays 1pmPT/4pmET for everyone and is available to watch and listen back for Patrons, YouTube and Twitch members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Daftari is joined by Dr. Zohar Raviv, the International VP of Educational Strategy for Birthright Israel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a world where feelings of isolation are on the rise, and technology threatens to overshadow our sense of humanity, the art of fostering genuine human connections will become one of the most valuable skills of the 21st century. And today, businesses have a tremendous opportunity to cultivate communities of like-minded individuals around their brands, topics, and services, bringing people together in meaningful ways.However, building a successful virtual community is a craft not a lot of people know about, and many companies jump on the bandwagon assuming is much easier than it actually is.In this episode, we're joined by community expert Renat Wegrzyn, head of Birthright Israel Digital, a digital alumni network that helps Jewish stay connected around the globe beyond their Taglit-Birthright Israel trip.In this episode, Jake sits down with Renat to discuss what is the role of communities as it relates to marketing, how to cut through the noise and engage your members effectively, and how companies can leverage communities to transform the customer's journey from a one-off service to a life-changing experience. Tune into this thought-provoking conversation and discover why communities are the future of business development.  Time stamps: (00:00) Our guest today, Renat Wegrzyn, Head of Birthright Israel BEYOND(00:43) Building a purpose-driven community(06:57) Common challenges among community builders(10:57) Attracting and engaging members(14:49) How to integrate a community into your business(22:20) How online connections transcend to the real world(24:07) How to cut through the noise as a Greenfield community(28:48) What is the future of communities?(34:17) Outro Quotes  "If you are not clear about the need, you will never be able to succeed.""It's better to have 10 very engaged people than 1,000 that are hardly engaged."“The stronger the connection customers have to the product or service, the better your probability to grow a long-lasting relationship with them.”"When the time gets tough, you tend to close all the innovation units, all the things that are not a necessity, which tends to be a huge mistake when business goes back to usual."“The more we're digital native… the more therapists and the more human connections we'll need.”______________________________ Connect with Renat: Website: https://birthrightisrael.comLinkedIn:https://int.birthrightisrael.com/ Follow Jake:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jakedunlapInstagram: https://instagram.com/jake_dunlap_Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaketdunlapWebsite: https://jakedunlap.com

Our guest this month is Doug Ross, who shares his uplifting Jewish journey as a congregant and as a highly active member of the Atlanta Jewish community. Doug has had various prominent roles in Jewish philanthropy whether at Birthright Israel or AIPAC. At a time of dramatic transitions in the Jewish and larger worlds, his enthusiasm is contagious, and his selfless dedication, inspiring. 

Some entrepreneurs don't just build businesses, they take bold risks that can shape a country or revitalize a religion. That's Charles Bronfman. On the first episode of Big Shot, hosted by Harley Finkelstein and David Segal, you'll learn about Bronfman's incredible upbringing, lessons, and experiences that inspired many transformational initiatives. From watching his father build Seagram's to bringing the Expos to Canada and founding Birthright Israel. Bronfman left a legacy in business, charity, and family with endless lessons for all. —   Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: bigshot.show  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/   Harley Finkelstein: https://twitter.com/harleyf  David Segal: https://twitter.com/tea_maverick Production and Marketing: ⁠https://penname.co/ — In This Episode, We Cover: (00:00) Welcome to Big Shot. More about our first guest (02:15) The catalyst behind Big Shot (04:05) What is the meaning of chutzpah (05:38) How Charles brought Major League Baseball to Canada (10:02) The story of Charles telling his father, Sam, about bringing baseball to Canada  (15:00) The incredible story of building Birthright Israel (20:18) What makes Jews so unique when it comes to business and entrepreneurship  (26:31) Charles Bronfman's three biggest things to consider in your life — Referenced: Distilled: Distilled A Memoir of Family, Seagram, Baseball, and Philanthropy: https://www.amazon.com/Distilled-Memoir-Seagram-Baseball-Philanthropy/dp/144345396X  Sam Bronfman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Bronfman  Birthright Israel: https://www.birthrightisrael.com/  Seagram's: https://www.seagramsescapes.com/

Rabbi Dov Oliver, a native of Melbourne, Australia, assumed leadership of Hillel of Rockland in 2007. Thanks to his quirky sense of humor and caring approach, Rabbi Oliver is sought after by students of all affiliations for counseling, advice and friendship. As one of Birthright Israel's most popular chaperones, he has led 26 trips. Rabbi Oliver studied for the rabbinate in Montreal and was ordained in Tzfat, Israel. He teaches in the Religious Studies department at Rockland Community College. When he's not at RCC, he is either on the town golf course around the corner or at Citi Field, cheering on his beloved Mets with his three daughters.Shevy Oliver, a 2002 graduate of RCC, was active in the early days of Hillel of Rockland. She and her husband, Rabbi Dov Oliver, lived in Australia for three years, conducting outreach among the Jewish people of the outback. She likes to hang out with students on campus or, whenever possible, on the ski slopes or hiking trails. Shevy is known for her non-judgmental approach and creative flair. She enjoys adventures and art projects with her three daughters.Visit Hillel of Rockland on their website at hillelrockland.org or follow them on Instagram @hillelrocklandFor more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuz...Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0U...Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormw...Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/ep...To learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

If you're like us, you've not taken your Birthright Israel tour. But you know who did The cartoonist Sarah Glidden. And you know what else she did? She chronicled it in her 2007 memoir “How To Understand Israel in 60 Days.” Glidden is Jewish and progressive, living in New York City, when she departs on her tour. She goes in with some preconceived notions and by the end she's far less definitive in her point of view. Using rich water colors, Glidden details the day-to-day aspects of her tour where she learns about Israel's history, but also can't help questioning what she's learning, or the way in which that history is communicated. This may just be the episode that gets us cancelled.

Valley girls, 818 icons, Calabasas Kweens & Studio City Sinfluencers - get in formation. Comedian and TV writer Chase Bernstein and your host Chelsea Frank are reclaiming the valley accent with pride. We talk all our fav San Fernando Valley spots (all hail Katsu-ya and Maria's Italian Kitchen!). We also dive deep into Birthright Israel, Chase's internal struggle to become a short-lived Israeli journalist, and more on yet another gorgeous episode of Globe Thotting! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bit of a different flavor for this episode! I had my friend Lina Erez on the show, she works with brands and people that are pushing for positive change, to design their story and spark action. Lina's got a whole slew of clients including Adler Planetarium, BallotReady and Birthright Israel. Here's what we hit on: When you say “pushing for positive change” what does that actually mean (aren't we all pushing for positive change); How do you help brands design their story for action, what's your process; What do many companies get wrong when it comes to brand design (HINT: a lot of times they're looking for BIG and BOLD but that's actually not what you want to do, you want to think about your BIG idea); What has been your favorite project; Goals for this year. You can reach Lina on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/linaerez/ Check out her website: www.talinadesign.com For more content, subscribe to Modern Startup Marketing on Apple or Spotify or wherever you like to listen, and don't forget to leave a review! People call me (Anna) the Marie Kondo of startup marketing because I help VC backed early stage startups clean up their marketing mess to uncover more joy (and revenue). For those startups that have already built their marketing foundation and have been testing different marketing plays but just aren't satisfied with the traction they're seeing, I created the Marketing Audit + Roadmap offering. At the end of your audit, you'll get a custom Roadmap with improvement opportunities for the next 3-6 months. So that you can finally put the missing pieces in place to start seeing more traction and stop spending time and money on the wrong things. You can learn more about it by visiting my website: www.furmanovmarketing.com/pricing You can also connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annafurmanov Thanks for listening and don't forget to leave a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anna-furmanov/message

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Laureen and Mike discuss the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade and look at it through a Jewish lens.  Also, there's another election coming in Israel and you'll learn the history behind Birthright Israel. All this and more on this episode of Third Opinion.

In this episode, we are joined by Sim Shain, Founder and CEO of ParaFlight EMS and Aviation, a full-service medical transport company dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to patients and medical teams worldwide. Sim is a devoted volunteer who contributes towards numerous well-known organizations such as Chai Lifeline's Camp Simcha, United Hatzalah of Israel, The Special Children's Center, Birthright Israel, and Hatzalah EMS, providing in-flight medical support to children with cancer and disabilities, free of charge. He is also the Founder and CEO of OrganFlights.com, which provides OPOs and Transplant Centers with full “attention to detail” air and ground transportation to ensure the most efficient transfer of organs and transplant teams nationwide. Tune in to learn more about how he became so devoted to helping others!

Robert Aronson served as Executive Vice President of the Jewish Federation of Detroit from 1989 to 2009, as well as Chief Development Advisor of the Federation until his retirement in 2019. During this period, he also held positions as President of Birthright Israel and President of the Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life in New York from 2007 to 2014. The Future of Jewish is a podcast hosted by Joshua Hoffman, the founder of JOOL. In each episode, Joshua is joined by top leaders, thinkers, and doers who are paving the path for a promising Jewish future.

Ifat is the CEO of Unistream, an organization that provides entrepreneurship education and innovating thinking for youth in Israel's geographic and social periphery, in order to reduce socioeconomic disparity and ensure equal opportunities for all. Ifat joined Unistream after serving as the Head of Business Development and Innovation for Birthright Israel. Her career started at Publicis Worldwide, then moving to the marketing team at Loews Cineplex. She discovered the world of philanthropy through Friends of the IDF where she served as VP Marketing. Ifat joined Birthright as the Executive Director of Birthright Excel, the lifelong leadership and business fellowship. She is a member of the Maoz Leadership fellowship and the Schusterman Fellowship. She lives in Israel with her husband and three children.

Gidi Grinstein is the founder and president of The Reut Institute, a Tel Aviv based non-profit and non-partisan institution, described by Tom Friedman of the New York Times as, "Israel's premier strategy group." Before founding Reut, Grinstein served as Secretary and Coordinator of the Israeli negotiation team on the Permanent Status Agreement between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization in the Office, and later in the Bureau, of Prime Minister Ehud Barak ('99–'01). Some of Grinstein's chief achievements over the last 15 years include forming and training a cadre of leaders, designing the Birthright Israel program ('95-'99), and contributing to the reform of Israel's electoral system. Grinstein is a graduate of Tel-Aviv University in Economics ('91) and Law ('99) and of Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government as a Wexner Israel Fellow ('02). He is a Captain (Res.) in the Israeli Navy and a former volunteer police officer. In 2013, Grinstein published his first book, “Flexigidity: The Secret of Jewish Adaptability & Challenge and Opportunity Facing Israel." The Future of Jewish is a podcast hosted by Joshua Hoffman, the founder of JOOL. In each episode, Joshua is joined by top leaders, thinkers, and doers who are paving the path for a promising Jewish future.

In Post Cringe's pilot episode, Skye and Elena unpack the rise of “cringe” as a cultural phenomenon, the Miu Miu skirt's stone-cold grip on fashion girlies, Jamie Lynn Spears and her desperate bid for relevance, and Birthright Israel. They also ruminate on the death of the “It Girl” in pop culture, uncover what happened to Harper from Wizard's of Waverly Place, and say some stuff about Che Diaz that definitely hasn't been said yet already we promise. Finally, Elena talks about why hanging out at a teenage influencer's mansion was her personal 9/11. Special thanks to Elena's boyfriend Will for being our tech guy. Follow us on Instagram at @post__cringe

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 9On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses his experience as a participant and a leader on the Taglit-Birthright Israel trip. We look at who funds this incredible gift to the Jewish Diaspora Community and why people have been attempting to protest against it. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more! Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcast

For decades Dr. Barry Chazan has sought to answer a humble question, what is it about informal Jewish education, like camp and travel, that is so powerful? David Bryfman reflects with Dr. Chazan, founding international director of education at Taglit-Birthright Israel, about his quest to understand informal Jewish education, and his new book, Principles and Pedagogies in Jewish Education. The book summarizes insights and unanswered questions from Dr. Chazan's career. He reads aloud his charge for 21st century educators, a reminder of the impact educators can have on students, like the one Dr. Chazan had on his student, David Bryfman. Additional Resources:Principles and Pedagogies in Jewish Education Free KindleThe Philosophy of Informal Jewish Education by Dr. Barry Chazan — 2003The Subject Of Israel Education Is Not IsraelA response to Barry Chazan: the philosophy of informal Jewish education by Dr. Joe ReimerAdapting: The Future of Jewish Education is a production of The Jewish Education Project. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released. This episode was produced by Dina Nusnbaum and Gabriel Weinstein.  The show's executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben. This episode was engineered and edited by Nathan J. Vaughan of NJV Media.  If you enjoyed the show please leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or even better, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released.To learn more about The Jewish Education Project visit  jewishedproject.org where you can find links to our Jewish Educator Portal and learn more about our mission, history, and staff. We are a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York.   

Sim Shain, Founder and CEO of ParaFlight EMS and Aviation, has led a remarkable 27-year career working in the pre-hospital emergency medical space. He is a noteworthy leader who takes on challenging responsibilities leading corporate, medical, and charity flights and missions specializing in organ transplants. As a volunteer paramedic, Sim's passion for facilitating surgical teams and harvested organs safely and efficiently to hospitals for procedures was born out of the atrocities of 9-11. A very close friend of Sim's was a philanthropist who had his own jet and outfitted it with a stretcher and oxygen ─ and sent Sim on missions. This same friend was near ground zero on 9-11 and was struck with cancer. Before he passed away, he urged Sim to carry on his dedication. Sim is surging forward with this endeavor in his memory. Sim's own experience driving an ambulance into ground zero on 9-11 has further fueled his mission for saving lives. He is on the official list of first responders and fortunately has not experienced any health issues thus far. Sim is a devoted volunteer who contributes towards numerous well-known organizations such as Chai Lifeline's Camp Simcha, United Hatzalah of Israel, The Special Children's Center, Birthright Israel, and providing Hatzolah EMS, in-flight medical support to children with cancer and disabilities, free of charge. ParaFlight EMS and Aviation personifies his lifelong mission of "changing the world, one organ at a time." For more, visit https://paraflight.aero/ and https://organflights.com/Check out other amazing Savvy guests at: https://savvybroadcasting.com/

If you've been a young Jewish adult or have raised one in the last twenty two years, chances are that you've heard Birthright—a once-in-a-lifetime odyssey to the land of Israel. Since 1999, Birthright Israel Foundation has gifted more than 750,000 young Jewish adults from over 68 countries with this ten day trip to their ancestral homeland. This, in turn, has ensured a vibrant future of the Jewish people by strengthening their Jewish identities, communities and connections to Israel. According to a study at Brandeis University, Birthright alumni are 93% more likely to feel very connected to Israel than non-participants while 84% ultimately raised their children Jewish! Tune into this week's episode of IsraelCast as host Steven Shalowitz sits down with the President and CEO of Birthright Israel Foundation, Israel “Izzy” Tapoohi, to discuss the crucialness of gifting young Jewish adults with this trip to Israel and why it has such a positive, long-lasting impact on its participants.

The CJN Daily will be taking a brief summer vacation for the next week, returning on Aug. 23. In the meantime, we have a semi-new episode: here's a re-airing of an episode we ran in May 2021, "The life and legacy of partisan photographer Faye Schulman". We'll have more favourites coming to you during our break. Plus, we have an update on the first Canadian Birthright trip to Israel since March 2020. It happened on Aug. 9, and brought a small busload of 18 university students from across the country. A second Canadian group was supposed to fly out on Sunday—but that's been postponed. What we talked about: Read "Canada successfully sent one Birthright Israel trip in summer 2021. The next was cancelled" at thecjn.ca/birthright-israel-canada-2021 Read "Wartime photographer Faye Schulman captured lives of the partisan resistance" at thecjn.ca/faye-schulman-partisan-photographer Learn more about Judy Batalion and find her books at judybatalion.com The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Victoria Redden is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. Our title sponsor is Metropia. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network; find more great Jewish podcasts at thecjn.ca.

In this episode, Elan Arnowitz sits down with Gidi Mark, CEO of Birthright Israel, who discusses his journey as the company's first employee and how he built the largest educational tourism organization in the world. Mark also shares comical anecdotes that confirmed a successful marketing campaign and his thoughts on the greatest risks to the organization. Birthright Israel has generated more than $1.5B for the Israeli economy. Listen to the full episode below! 

Cheryl Saban’s extraordinary life is a beautiful tapestry of diverse experiences, different careers, and helping others. In the latest chapter of her life, Cheryl is focused on her glass blowing business and her philanthropy work.  Through the Saban Family Foundation, Cheryl and her husband have donated $420 million to 1000 organizations and causes focused mainly on children, education and women's health including the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, The Rape Treatment Center and Birthright Israel. At Saban Glass, Cheryl fulfils her artistic calling by immersing herself into the process of creating exquisite glassware. Cheryl has published books, written for television and holds a doctorate in psychology.  Life was not always easy for Cheryl. In her early twenties, when Cheryl was a single mom struggling financially, she went to a free clinic in Los Angeles. In our conversation, Cheryl recalls being moved by the kind treatment she received there, and also convinced of a need for free community clinics. Through the Saban Foundation, Cheryl has donated $10 million to the Los Angeles Free Clinic, currently named the Saban Community Clinic due to the generous support of the Saban Foundation. In our conversation, we discuss some of the full circle moments in Cheryl’s life, major milestones and Cheryl shares advice on making major life choices. Follow us @meantforit

In today's episode of Get INTUIT with Gila, I have a great discussion with Karen Koren about my own journey through Intuitive Eating. Over the years, we have bonded over this topic and we both have a podcast platform. My goal is to continue to spread this message all across the world because we can't go on believing the lies diet culture tells us. Karen Koren is an informal Jewish educator who has been teaching children, teens, and women for the past ten years in the Great Neck community. Although she was raised by traditional Persian parents, she attended public school during her formative years and didn't take an interest in Judaism until college. Her curiosity grew when she went on one of the first ever Birthright Israel trips back in 2002. From that point on she realized there was more to life than the bubble she was raised in. She then made it her mission to inspire people in her community to connect with their Jewish roots. Not only did she recruit close to 200 people to visit Israel, she also served as Madricha on three separate occasions. Graduating from Queens College with a BA in Media Studies, Karen began her career working for MTV with the dream of becoming a VJ. Yes thats a video jockey for all you millennials .That all changed when she realized that her spiritual journey was taking a backseat. She then left to pursue something more meaningful to her, working with Jewish organizations such as Hadassah and Aish HaTorah. Today, you can find Karen giving classes and lectures in her community to ladies of all ages, where she infuses Jewish wisdom with a personal twist. Three years ago, she launched a program for young ladies that facilitates important discussions and incorporates fun activities to enhance self-esteem, body image, teamwork, and girl empowerment. Her program “Soul Circles” is featured at summer camps and schools alike. This initiative was inspired by her daughter, who exemplifies confidence and beauty while proudly displaying her Alopecia to the world. As such, she's a staunch advocate of #alopeciaawareness. Karen is also a certified Kallah teacher and relationship coach, offering private or group classes. She made a name for herself by creating “60 Second Parsha” videos on her Instagram @coach.KK, catering to the short attention-span of users. Her goal is to empower others, as every lesson is short, sweet, and to the point; an ideal way for this generation to connect, even the slightest bit. She lives in Great Neck, NY with her husband and four children. If you are ready to make peace with food and never say diet again, check out my website www.gilaglassberg.com and apply for a free 20 minute clarity call. I look forward to hearing from you! https://gilaglassberg.com/scheduling/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gila-glassberg/support

Episode Title:Taglit-Birthright Israel with Gidi MarkInterviewer: Sophia FelsonInterviewee: Gidi Mark In this Career Up Now Socially Distanced Close-Up Israel Edition Podcast, Sophia Felson interviews Gidi Mark, the International CEO of Taglit-Birthright Israel. During the interview, Gidi pays homage to the bondhe shares with the Jewish community; on understanding the importance of connection, he was able to help people associate with his reason, which in turn helped him raise funds. His experience and current circumstances contribute towards his opinion that vision, combined with a high level of execution, is the best insurance for the future generation. Let's join Gidi Mark and our host Sophia Felson for this impactful conversation.

Episode Title: Taglit-Birthright Israel with Dr. Zohar RavivInterviewer: Paul SambergInterviewee: Dr. Zohar RavivIn this Career up Now Socially Distant Close up Israel Edition Podcast Paul Samberg is in conversation with Dr. Zohar Raviv who is an International VP of Educational Strategy ( Taglit-Birthright Israel)During the pandemic he has used cautious optimism, strategic learning, willingness to be creative and flexible to bring forth an engaging virtual option. He feels strongly that challenge presents new opportunities and that unity doesn't equal uniformity. Let's join Dr. Zohar and our host Paul for this enlightening conversation.

Steve Hertz discusses why we need to change our relationship with feedback and how to develop the three skills that advance our careers. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why you shouldn't take yes for an answer 2) The small things that make us more authoritative 3) How to keep conversations energizing and engaging Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep590 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEVE — Steve Herz is President of The Montag Group, a sports and entertainment talent and marketing consultancy. He is also a career advisor to CEOs, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals. Prior to joining TMG, Steve was the President and Founding Partner of IF Management, an industry leader whose broadcasting division became one of the largest in the space, representing over 200 television and radio personalities. Herz received his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School. Steve is involved with several charities, including serving on the local leadership council at Birthright Israel. Steve is married with two children and lives on the Upper West Side of New York City. • Steve's book: Don't Take Yes for an Answer: Using Authority, Warmth, and Energy to Get Exceptional Results • Steve's website: StevenHerz.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Speako…!! • Study: A Study of Engineering and Education by Charles Riborg Mann • Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie • Book: Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength by Roy Baumeister and John Tierney • Experiment: Project Oxygen • Past episode: 458: How to End Bad Behavior and Renew Your Team Amidst Change with Steve Ritter — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many of us desire to have influence but seem to be stopped by some invisible force. No matter how much we try, it doesn't seem like anyone is listening. In today's show, we chat with Steve Herz on how three key communication tools: Authority, Warmth, and Energy (AWE) are the keys to unlock the potential inside of us. Steve has represented and coached dozens of sports, media, and entertainment leaders over the course of nearly three decades. Over those years Steve has helped those industry leaders reach their potential in part because of the AWE method he developed. We also talk about his career representing some of the biggest names in sports and broadcasting.Steve Herz's Website: https://stevenherz.comBook: Don't Take Yes for an Answer: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Take-Answer-Steve-Herz/dp/006286971X/About Steve HerzSteve Herz is President of The Montag Group, a sports and entertainment talent and marketing consultancy. He is also a career advisor to CEOs, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals. Prior to joining TMG, Steve was the President and Founding Partner of IF Management, an industry leader whose broadcasting division became one of the largest in the space, representing over 200 television and radio personalities. The agency represents some of the biggest names in sports and news media, including NBC Sports Mike Tirico, ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt and Dan Shulman, and CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward.Herz received his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School. Steve is involved with several charities, including serving on the local leadership council at Birthright Israel. He has also been a volunteer tutor at the Horizon High School at Rikers Island Prison in NYC and the Harlem Academy Charter School. Steve is married with two children and lives on the Upper West Side of New York City.

Steve Herz is President of The Montag Group, a sports and entertainment talent and marketing consultancy. He is also a career advisor to CEOs, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals. Prior to joining TMG, Steve was the President and Founding Partner of IF Management, an industry leader whose broadcasting division became one of the largest in the space, representing over 200 television and radio personalities. The agency represents some of the biggest names in sports and news media, including NBC Sports Mike Tirico, ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt and Dan Shulman and CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward. Herz received his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School. Herz is involved with several charities, including serving on the local leadership council at Birthright Israel. He has also been a volunteer tutor at the Horizon High School at Rikers Island Prison in NYC and the Harlem Academy Charter School. Steve is married with two children and lives on the Upper West Side of New York City.

Meet Allison Gross! She tells us about her botched college improv audition, gives us the scoop on what really happens on a Birthright Israel trip, and invites us all to explore our haunting anxieties... all while half of us are on spring break. Joined by one-time troupe The Data Scientists. Guest improvisers Brian Leonard, Julia Gerhardt, Devin McKay, Jenni Vanausdall.

In this podcast #10 we have Loren from 90 Day Fiancé. She shares about meeting her husband for the first time and when she knew he was the one. Loren talks about speaking authentically on social media with her Tuesday Talks, what it was like to be on 90 Day fiancé the reality TV show and her love for Israel, the place she met her husband. We speak about how Loren and her husband connected during their long distance relationship and gratitude to Birthright Israel for bringing them together. In this episode we touch on how Erin + Loren met, the struggles growing up with Tourette syndrome and how Loren is using her platform to speak about important matters such as mental health. We also focus on supporting women around the world, Erin's upcoming retreats, quotes that resonate with our souls and true love. Foot notes:Follow Loren @lorenbrovarnikLoren's BlogFind out which meditation is best for you QUIZErin's Tulum retreat Erin's India Retreat Erin's Israel Retreat

In this podcast #10 we have Loren from 90 Day Fiancé. She shares about meeting her husband for the first time and when she knew he was the one. Loren talks about speaking authentically on social media with her Tuesday Talks, what it was like to be on 90 Day fiancé the reality TV show and her love for Israel, the place she met her husband. We speak about how Loren and her husband connected during their long distance relationship and gratitude to Birthright Israel for bringing them together. In this episode we touch on how Erin + Loren met, the struggles growing up with Tourette syndrome and how Loren is using her platform to speak about important matters such as mental health. We also focus on supporting women around the world, Erin’s upcoming retreats, quotes that resonate with our souls and true love. Foot notes:Follow Loren @lorenbrovarnikLoren’s BlogFind out which meditation is best for you QUIZErin’s Tulum retreat Erin’s India Retreat Erin’s Israel Retreat

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! In this weeks episode Jessy and Rebekah discuss the important role that traveling has played in their lives, they interview Kicy Motley who is starting a bomb ass organization called Movement: Black Youth Abroad and then they regale one another with poop stories. It’s funny, it’s informative and it’ll make you want to get your wallets out to support an amazing opportunity for Black youth in America! 01:20: Here is a really awesome interview with Marta from Forbes!01:30: Follow us on Instagram, god damnit! We are posting some really fun stuff. And soon we will be posting some stuff about sports!09:10: Here is the website for Movement: Black Youth Abroad. Check it out! And make sure to sign up for their mailing list! You can find the link right there on their homepage.11:30: Here is a little bit of information about Birthright Israel.13:10: We weren’t lying. Jessy really DID fist bump a monkey and here is proof! (Also, make sure you follow her travel Insta, @waywardh0.)20:00: Willing Workers on Organic Farms, or WOOFing, is an organization that connects people who want to learn about organic farming to people who want to share their lifestyles and are looking for volunteer help! It’s a really cool project. You can travel, stay places in exchange for labor, and learn all about farming techniques all around the world. Swoon.26:50: James W. Loewen wrote an entire book about this called “Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism.” Here is a review of the bookby America’s Black Holocaust Museum.27:00: Just to remind people that Black people’s movement is still heavily restricted, in 2017 the NAACP issued a statewide travel advisory for the state of Missouri. The organization basically informed POC to travel through the state at their own risk due to a law that was passed that the NAACP says allows for legal discrimination. Read more about it here.35:00: DONATE MONEY HERE

What do our upcoming Connect Me In, PJ Library, and Birthright-Israel events all have in common?

In this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore the recent controversy around students leaving Birthright Israel trips out of political opposition while addressing the Jewish relationship with free food.

Taglit-Birthright Israel & Settler Colonialism This week, we spoke with Nani Ferreira-Mathews. Nani is the author of “Birthright?: Travelogue of an American Radical in Israel / Palestine”, published by On Our Own Authority (or OOOA) Books, out of Atlanta, earlier this year. Nani has indigenous Hawaiian and Jewish heritage and talks and in 2013 went on the Taglit-Birthright tour to Israel, which is offered to Jews raised outside of Israel, in this case mostly of those on the trip were from the U.S., Canada & Europe. Going into it, she already had some misgivings but throughout the tour she became more and more aware of the trip as a means to erase Palestinian and Indigenous perspectives from visibility to the tourists, who are being groomed for populating the spaces seized by the Israel as a Jewish-only territory and state. We talk about Zionism as a nationalist movement, the manipulation of the tourists on this free trip including setting up romantic situations among the guests and IDF soldiers and sleep deprivation, funding sources for Taglit-Birthright, and comparisons between the erasure or commodification of non-hegemonic ethnic and religious identities in the history and culture of the United States of America and Israel. We also talk about the BDS (or Boycott, Divest, Sanction) movement, a Palestinian-led protest movement to economically and culturally push Israel to end the occupation. Next week we'll be airing a conversation with activists working on political prisoner and human rights issues in Palestine, so stay tuned! Resources mentioned in the episode include Ilan Poppé, The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine Jewish Voices For Peace national where you can find info about specific chapters. Related, from CZN members In an update to the International Days of Action against Fascism and Anti-Semitism that we read an announcement from last week, in the crimethInc HotWire weekly podcast #43 from last week you can hear an interview with members of the Outlive Them Network who are calling for the day as well as an anarchist from the Tree of Life synagogue where the terrible anti-semitic attack happened in Pittsburgh last week. Also, though this didn't make the audio for this week, the ItsGoingDown podcast #38 from early November also includes an interview with an anarchist involved in If Not Now, an anti-Zionist organization of young, American Jews. Birthright in the U.S. But first, dear listeners, We would be remiss to leave the fact of birthright citizenship coming under fire recently here in the so called US without comment. Birthright citizenship, which was established by the 14th amendment to grant citizenship to freed slaves, and is characterized by the idea that all people born in the United States are U.S. citizens, regardless of race or where their parents came from. Despite this being a practice which had been reinforced by law - namely the constitution and the courts, more about that in a minute - white supremacists have often tried to tie the concept of “US citizenship” into an understanding of “whiteness” by restricting birthright along racial lines, citing non white people as “unassimilatable”. You can read more about this in a Raw Story article entitled “This isn't the first time white supremacists have tried to cancel birthright citizenship.” This is also not the first time that the current voices on top of this garbage pile that we call a government have utilized othering strategies to further attempt to divide and stratify the thinking regarding non white, non cis, and non papers having folks. We don't have to think very far back for examples of this kind of behavior, and I don't really think that they bear repeating here. Back to the laws tho, citizenship as we know it is a very problematic structure. It is so closely wrapped up in colonialism and overwhelming biases toward the wealthy and white so as to be practically indistinguishable. If any of the components which make up citizenship were to be in any way compromised, the whole system might topple. It's colonizer nature, which is at the same time very established with many supporting structures but also very fragile and riddled with internal contradictions, is also to point here: the US government in our view should not have the right to determine who is legitimate on stolen land. If you or someone you know have a perspective on citizenship which is anti colonial and would like to talk about it with us for a future radio piece, please get in touch at thefinalstrawradio@riseup.net or tfsradioshow@protonmail.com and make the subject heading “Anti Citizenship”. We're seeking to trouble and nuance this conversation in any way and would love to hear from you!   Announcements Phone Zap Monday for Hunger Striking Toledo Prisoners Seven people incarcerated in Toledo Correctional Institution went on strike Saturday, November 2nd). They refused to be moved into the yard for recreation time until a SWAT or SRT team moved them, and are going on hunger strike and refusing food. SWAT and SRT teams have used rubber bullets against protesters in Toledo before. They are protesting renovations to add more solitary confinement wings. In the past 2 months, the state has been trying to turn the entirety of Toledo into a lockdown institution. As a result, people have been sent to solitary because other units didn't have room, and for minor infractions that wouldn't have been reason to send someone to solitary confinement otherwise. Call to protest the expansion of solitary confinement, racist harassment, and the denial of food at the whims of abusive officers. On Saturday, prisoners were maced and refused the ability to wash the chemical weapons off of their body overnight. The details of this callup can be found, including numbers and more, at the IWOC website. . … . .. Playlist

Ever wondered what it would be like to visit your mother's land? The CubaOne Foundation is doing just that for millennial Cuban Americans. Modeled after the Birthright Israel trips the CubaOne Foundation donates trips to young Cubans looking to reconnect with their roots. I sat down with co-founder and program lead Cherie Cancio and Amanda Rabines one of the alum from the organizations first trip June, 2016 to talk about what the experience is like for those going back and for first time visitors. Follow @RoamFreeWrites @MeetThemMondays www.roamfreewrites.com

Birthright Israel marks its 18th birthday this year. The program has brought 600,000 young Jews on free trips to Israel since its founding. In this episode of the Associated Press travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz interviews Birthright Israel CEO Gidi Mark about the program, including some of its controversial aspects. We’ll find out who’s eligible to go, where the funding comes from, how the trips deal with a wide variety of opinions on Israeli politics and the Middle East, and why so many participants say that the night they spend in the Israeli desert is their favorite part of the trip.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Taglit-Birthright Israel is perhaps the most successful modern Jewish program, having to date brought over 500,000 Diaspora Jews to visit Israel for life-changing experiences. Its CEO and professional visionary, Gidi Mark, joins us this week for a deep-dive into the inner workings of this revolutionary organization. Along the way, we learn about his past and his passion for making the Jewish world a better place. -------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know. The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org. Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook. Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com. Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!! A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.

Peter, Daniel and special guest Erica discuss Peters new apartment, dying your hair, the "black man's combover", they do a craft beer tasting, Erica talks about growing up bi-racial on the Jersey shore, talking about Spellman & Howard College, Yeshiva University & Stern, Birthright Israel, they play "Guess how old Chadwick Boseman Is", setting up "Blackright Africa" why Jews are always getting picked on, playing board games, discuss Joyner Lucas' "I'm Not Racist, The films of Spike Lee & his impact, and finally review their Notable Black & Jewish Person of the week.

Jeffrey Solomon, Andrea & Charles Bronfman Philanthropy, discusses programs: Birthright Israel, bringing more than 600,000 young adults to Israel, "The Gift of New York," helping heal families of 9/11 victims and books, co-authored with Charles Bronfman.

This week, Uri and Rivky talk about Birthright - is it a good thing for the Jews? For Israel? What is the value of Birthright? In their second topic, they pick up where Howard Dean, Melissa Harris-Perry, David Brooks, and Robert George leave off, and ask - do liberals hold the moral high ground? Catch up on everything below: 1. The Nation, Romance on Birthright Israel: https://www.thenation.com/article/romance-birthright-israel/ 2. Debate: https://www.intelligencesquaredus.org/debates/liberals-hold-moral-high-ground 3. The G.O.P. Is Rotting: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/07/opinion/the-gop-is-rotting.html Video/song links https://www.hulu.com/watch/217024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6i-gYRAwM0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfLHAJrNnsM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCnt-drXsiU

Prof. Leonard Saxe, a sociologist and professor of contemporary Jewish Studies at Brandeis University, is a world-renowned expert on Birthright Israel, the program that has brought hundreds of thousands of young Diaspora Jews to Israel. He analyzes with host Gilad Halpern its phenomenal success, which has surpassed the expectations of even its most ardent supporters. Song: Tsemed Reot - Boker Tov Amir This season of the Tel Aviv Review is made possible by The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, which promotes humanistic, democratic, and liberal values in the social discourse in Israel.

By autumn 2008, nearly two hundred thousand young Jewish adults aged eighteen to twenty-six from around the world had participated in Taglit-Birthright Israel, which consists of ten-day educational experiences in Israel. Approximately 75 percent of the participants were from North America, with the majority coming from the United States. The remaining 25 percent came from more than fifty countries around the world. This makes Birthright Israel the largest-ever Jewish communal education project. The aim of Birthright Israel is to make the participants' Jewish identity more relevant to them, to enhance ahavat Yisrael (love of Israel), and to promote a sense of Jewish peoplehood. Research shows a great uniformity of impact on each of these measures, regardless of the participant's previous attitudes toward Judaism. At an average cost of about $2,300 per participant, about $450 million has been spent on the program. The largest donors have been a group of philanthropists, followed by the Israeli government. The remainder has been contributed by various Jewish community organizations and the Jewish Agency. The future of the program is tied to the health of Diaspora Jewish philanthropy. In 2009, the challenge will be how to sustain funding of the program. The follow-up with participants in Birthright Israel trips remains a major issue and a number of efforts are underway. A new organization has been created in North America, Birthright Next, to enhance opportunities for alumni to engage.

More than 7,000 college students have participated in CJP's Campus Israel Initiative since 2006. Learn how CJP's initative is transforming Jewish life at 11 partners campuses.

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to speak to Felicia Herman of Natan and Emily Comisar from Birthright Israel Next What does it take to be a social entrepreneur? Once you have an “innovative” idea how do you get it funded? Luckily, there are opportunities for young innovators to bring their projects to market and help foster their skills. We had the opportunity to speak with Felicia Herman of Natan and Emily Comisar from Birthright Israel Next about the Natan/Birthright Israel NEXT Grants for Social Entrepreneurs.

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to speak to Felicia Herman of Natan and Emily Comisar from Birthright Israel Next What does it take to be a social entrepreneur? Once you have an “innovative” idea how do you get it funded? Luckily, there are opportunities for young innovators to bring their projects to market and help foster their skills. We had the opportunity to speak with Felicia Herman of Natan and Emily Comisar from Birthright Israel Next about the Natan/Birthright Israel NEXT Grants for Social Entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman talks to the people involved in the Birthright Israel Alumni Bar and Bat Mitzvah Celebration program. Birthright Israel Alumuni community gives individuals the opportunity to celebrate their own Bar or Bat Mitzvah with family and friends in just 8 weeks. This program was created in response to the […]

In this episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman talks to the people involved in the Birthright Israel Alumni Bar and Bat Mitzvah Celebration program. Birthright Israel Alumuni community gives individuals the opportunity to celebrate their own Bar or Bat Mitzvah with family and friends in just 8 weeks. This program was created in response to the […]

This week's links: Birthright Israel Birthright Israel listing in Wikipedia Birthright Israel's YouTube channel Let's Go Israel East Bay teen Israel trip