Podcasts about Greater Boston

It's the "Under the Radar" annual summer reading special! Three of our Greater Boston librarians are back with their recommendations, offering plenty of choices for the season – including thrillers, biographies, young adult stories, romance and mysteries. Get ready to add a LOT of new picks to your to-be-read list!For the full reading lists from Callie Crossley, Robin Brenner, Veronica Koven-Matasy and Jane Philbrick, go to gbhnews.org/UTR

As Canadians head outdoors for the May long weekend, health experts are warning that this year's tick season is shaping up to be one of the most active in nearly a decade. Guest: Dr. Ellen McMahon - Physician from Mass General Bringham in Greater Boston, Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8:05PM: New Statewide poll commissioned by Retailers Assoc. of MA asks MA registered voters the most important issues facing MA. Results indicate voters are laser-focused on the “pocketbook” issues they have to face every day such as the “cost of living” & “cost of housing”. Guest: Jon Hurst - President & CEO of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts 8:15PM: Turning Corners – Tom McCann’s memoir. It brings alive the places of his past, from his Brooklyn upbringing to his Boston life, and the people he knew along the way, from close friendships with Katharine Hepburn and Bill Russell to memorable encounters with Lauren Bacall and Robert De Niro. Guest: Tom McCann – writer, filmmaker, producer - 92 years old – just published a memoir filled with fascinating stories from his life. Big player with United Fruit back in the day and went on to start Commonwealth Films in Boston for decades. 8:30PM: Legendary NBC Reporter Reveals Assassination Threats During His Investigation/Coverage into the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II. Guest: Marvin Kalb - Award-winning former NBC News diplomatic correspondent/reporter 8:45PM: Tales From the Wildcats: 90-year history of Wilmington High School Football. Guest: Jamie Pote – longtime sportswriter in Greater Boston – worked for the Eagle Tribune, Lowell Sun, Boston Herald – now the Salem NewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gas prices continue to rise, LIV Golf may be on its last legs, and a pair of bank robberies in Greater Boston turns some heads. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: Everwild (a women’s mountain biking festival) invites female mountain bike riders of all skill levels to come out and participate in their mountain biking weekend May 1st-3rd! Hosted by Hale Education in Westwood, MA. Guest: Jocelyn Bergeron -organizer of Everwild mountain biking festival at Hale Education, where she leads fundraising and strategic philanthropic partnerships. 8:15PM: The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce warned Wednesday that a "distressing number" of young people are planning to leave the Greater Boston area, citing a new survey conducted for the business interest group. Guest: Ella Adams – State House News Reporter 8:30PM: An inside look at a 50-year-old career advocating for animals, saving animals’ lives and helping to shape the regulations and laws pertaining to animals in Massachusetts. Guest: Lt. Alan Borgal - Special State Police Officer who worked with the Animal Rescue League of Boston for 50 years! 8:45PM: New Gallup data shows young people are less happy than they were a decade ago, with heavy social media use linked to lower life satisfaction and higher levels of stress and sadness…How young people or anyone, rebuild real human connections? Guest: Mimi Nicklin - author of multiple bestselling books on empathy and human connection, with her newest title, The Connection Prescription, releasing this MaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Axel sits down once again with Ryan Corcoran of Specialized Property Group — a New England investor doing 60 to 80 deals per year across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire through a relentless focus on direct-to-seller marketing. Ryan started out building a multifamily portfolio the traditional way, but pivoted to a high-volume transactional model when rates rose in 2022 — and hasn't looked back since.The conversation is one of the most tactical deep dives into off-market deal sourcing the podcast has ever featured. Ryan breaks down exactly how he builds motivated seller lists from public court records, why handwritten white letters outperform polished postcards, and how his team uses a CRM to automate follow-up for years at a time. This is a must-listen for any investor who wants to go direct to seller, build a sustainable deal-finding machine, and understand what it actually takes to operate at volume in today's market.Join us as we dive into:The evolution of SPG from a buy-and-hold multifamily portfolio to a 60–80 deal per year transactional operationThe three pillars of real estate investing — acquisitions, financing, and operations; and why finding the deal is the engine that drives everything elseWhy triggering-event lists (evictions, probate, divorce) require fewer touches than generic absentee owner lists — and how to find sellers who are already ready to moveThe anatomy of a winning direct mail piece: white letters, handwritten envelopes, first-name personalization, and a local, approachable toneHow to think about the Massachusetts market: why central Mass and New Hampshire behave similarly, while Greater Boston is a completely different ball gameRyan's honest take on multifamily in the current rate environment and why he's not advocating buy-and-hold at today's prices unless the deal is exceptionalWhy flipping and wholesaling at current rates may generate more wealth faster than traditional BRRRR strategiesPrevious Episodes:Ep239 - Direct-to-seller marketing for multifamily deals..Ep159 - Using direct mail to buy hundreds of units..Connect with Ryan:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Specialized Property GroupAre you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.Connect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners

For decades, the METCO program has helped to connect students from Boston with their counterparts at schools around Greater Boston, working to bridge the gap of educational inequity. It's a program that grew out of the push to de-segregate Boston schools during the height of the civil rights movement, and all these years later, it's still breaking barriers by opening minds and opportunities in more than 30 communities. Dr. Kandice Sumner, President and CEO of METCO (who's also an alum!) joins Nichole this week to reflect on the program's successes over the past 60 years and share details about the upcoming Opportunity Ball on May 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does Jewish history—its incredible heaviness (Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron) and its incredible inspiration (Yom Ha'atzmaut)—ask of me? Does the passage of time affect the answer to that question? We are 81 years from the Holocaust. We are in the midst of yet another war with Iran and its proxies. What is our current responsibility to the Shoah and to the State of Israel? If we choose to disengage from all this heaviness, if we choose to not make Jewish history our problem, if we choose just to live our lives in Greater Boston, send out kids to school, do our jobs, come home, call it a day, that choice is tempting. That choice is understandable. What is the cost of that choice? To grapple with these hard questions during this season of the three Yoms, we will examine two Talmudic stories from Ta'anit 23A. The first is the story of Choni who sees a man planting carob trees and asks how long it will take for the carob to be ready to eat? 70 years. Will you still be here in 70 years? No. But I inherited a world that had carob trees that had been planted by my ancestors, and I want to leave a world that has carob trees for my descendants. The second, on the heels of the first, has Choni waking up from a deep sleep of 70 years. When he wakes up, he goes to his old haunts, his home, his shul, his study hall, and no one recognizes him. He cries out: “I am Choni.” But he is invisible. Unseen. Unrecognized. Everybody he knew is dead. Nobody alive knows him. He dies of a broken heart, prompting the climactic rabbinic teaching: oh chavrutah oh mitutah. Give me community or give me death. So many questions:What is the meaning of each story?How do these two stories connect? The editors of the Talmud intentionally connect them.What do the two stories mean to the three Yoms and to our personal connection to Jewish history and to Jewish destiny?Can we plant for a future that we will not see?Can we live in a future in which we are not seen?

What happens when the life you built no longer reflects who you truly are?   In this episode of Out Late With David, host David Cotton speaks with David Willett, who spent more than three decades living what appeared to be a traditional life — married, raising three children, and building a successful corporate career.   n 2009, everything changed when he was publicly outed.   David shares the emotional journey that followed — from fear and uncertainty to finding support through Gay Fathers of Greater Boston, a group that helps men navigating coming out later in life.  Through therapy, community, and self-reflection, David began to rediscover himself and ultimately found love again. Today he lives openly with his husband in Palm Springs and reflects on the unexpected gift that came from his journey: learning how to love himself.  In this episode we discuss:  Growing up in a small rural town with no LGBTQ visibilityThe pressure to live up to family and religious expectationsMarriage, fatherhood, and internal conflictBeing publicly outed by his sonNavigating difficult family conversationsThe life-changing role of support groupsRediscovering identity and emotional expressionBuilding a new chapter of life in Palm Springs  Key Takeaway  Finding people who understand your experience can change everything. Support groups, therapy, and community can help transform fear into self-acceptance and open the door to a more authentic life.  Memorable Quote   “The self-love piece was the gift I didn't expect when I came out.” — David WillettPodcast website and resources: https://www.OutLateWithDavid.com  YouTube Edition:    https://youtu.be/epn-ecZd6j0 YouTube Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvsthP9yClKI4o5LxbuQnOg  Certified Professional Life Coach, David Cotton:  https://www.DavidCottonCoaching.com  Contact me:  mailto:david@davidcottoncoaching.comhttps://www.DavidCottonCoaching.comhttps://www.OutLateWithDavid.comhttps://linktr.ee/davidacotton  © 2026 David Cotton Coaching, LLC. All rights reserved. The "Out Late With David" podcast and its content are the property of David Cotton Coaching, LLC. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from David Cotton Coaching, LLC is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to "Out Late With David" and David Cotton Coaching, LLC with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Despite the recent snow, spring is here in Massachusetts, and it's a perfect time to get out and explore all the beautiful parks Greater Boston has to offer! Many of them are connected by the more-than-century-old Emerald Necklace, which is stewarded by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. The Conservancy is offering the public a chance to experience those parks on two wheels with some upcoming community bike rides, and Carlen Singmaster, the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Conservancy, joins Nichole to share the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Led by the First Parish Worship Associates and Lay Ministers Worship service given March 29, 2026 Prayer by Cathy Modica, Chair, Shared Ministry Committee https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 What does it mean to be a leader in today's world? Come hear the perspectives of our lay leaders on what it means to lead with love. This is also the Sunday when we welcome new members! The First Parish Choir and Bell Choir will offer music along with accompanist Ken Seitz. Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For March 2026, Boston Women's Fund will share half the offering collected during Sunday worship at First Parish. Boston Women's Fund uplifts, advocates for, and invests in women, girls, and gender-expansive people who are leading grassroots organizations and systems-change efforts across Greater Boston. BWF provides flexible funding, leadership and youth development, and educational programming that strengthen movements led by those most impacted by injustice. We prioritize BIPOC-led and BIPOC-serving grassroots organizations with annual budgets under $500,000, helping build power, opportunity, and lasting community impact. The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text "fpuu" to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive.

Guest BioBryan Lewis is the founder and CEO of Tenon Tours, a boutique travel company specializing in custom-crafted vacations across Europe. With over two decades of experience in the travel industry, Bryan has turned a college-era passion for organizing trips into a thriving business dedicated to creating immersive, flexible, and deeply personal travel experiences. Under his leadership, Tenon Tours has grown to offer journeys in 18 European countries, acquired the adventure-focused Lemonrock Motorcycle Tours, and earned repeated recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Based in the Greater Boston area, Bryan is a motorcycle enthusiast, father of five, and a firm believer that purposeful travel can transform lives—and legacies.Show SummaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Bryan about how Tenon Tours has redefined the way people explore Europe—one custom itinerary at a time. Bryan reflects on his early days promoting spring break trips and how those experiences sparked a career dedicated to empowering travelers through choice, personalization, and authentic cultural connections.The conversation dives into the rise of bespoke travel and how Tenon Tours balances structure and freedom to create meaningful journeys. From hybrid group/solo experiences to the emotional impact of travel, Bryan shares how understanding the unique motivations of each traveler is at the heart of Tenon's approach—and why adventure, at any stage of life, starts with a willingness to explore. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

Greater Boston is full of philanthropists and grassroots non-profits that are dedicated to doing good in underserved communities. The Boston Women's Fund has just released a new first-of-its-kind report that goes through the financing for these non-profits, tracking exactly where the money goes. They found only a tiny fraction of the billions in available funding is going to organizations that support women and girls of color. Boston Women's Fund CEO Natanja Craig Oquendo, and Jessica Martin, a research consultant for the Fund, join Nichole to explain what they found, discuss the contributing factors, and offer their advice for a fairer future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allegra Goodman recently published a collection of short stories called This is Not About Us. The irony is that the book is very much about us. She describes the Rubinstein family of Greater Boston. The kids went to Maimonides. Much of the action takes place in Brookline. There are stories of day-to-day life in Boston, and in Jewish Boston, that will feel deeply familiar. I felt I was reading about us. One of those stories, Redemption Song, is about how a family does Passover together where they have very different approaches to the holiday. The patriarch, Irving, was a Holocaust survivor and ran a stern, joyless Maxwell House seder that scarred his young sons, Dan and Steven. When they grow up, both living in Brookline, they have very different approaches to the seders. There are vegans and pot roast lovers. There are Maxwell House adherents—just read what is in the Haggadah—and innovative voices that put oranges, bananas, and other objects on the seder table to represent various oppressed peoples. There are family members who don't believe in instrumental music, and others who love to sing and play guitar. There are people who love deep conversation about deep topics, and others who just want to get on with it. The title of the story comes from the last song that Bob Marley composed, Redemption Song, while facing his own mortality, contending with advanced cancer. His song tackles this question: how we can achieve freedom from the forces that constrain us? How do we achieve redemption? Allegra Goodman's story ends with the younger generation singing this song. Please read the story. Please listen to the song. What do the story and the song teach us about how we can achieve our Redemption Song at our upcoming seders and in the world at this hard time?

We wish all our cohosts, sponsors and friends a Happy and Kosher Pesach. מיר ווינטשן אַלע אונדזערע אונטערשטיצער, פֿרײַנד און באַטייליקטע אַ פֿריילעכן און כּשרן פּסח HIGHLIGHTS: We welcome back Rabbi Yitzchok-Boruch Teitelbaum, known in his Monroe, NY, community as der Pshischer Rebbe, for Pesach greetings and words of wisdom. We reached Rabbi Teitelbaum by phone at his home in Monsey, NY, on Mar. 25, 2026. We hear Holocaust survivor Joe Szwarcberg (יוסף שװאַרצבערג) tell his story of survival in his own words. Joseph Szwarcberg was born in 1930 in Kozienice, Poland. He survived the Holocaust, including Buchenwald, where he was liberated by the US Army on April 11, 1945. At age 17, he emigrated to Australia, where he built a life and was active in the “Buchenwald Boys,” a group originally comprised of 45 young survivors liberated on that same day. Today, he is the only surviving member. We reached Joe via WhatsApp at his home in Melbourne, Australia, on Mar. 18, 2026. Special thanks to Jiri Kluc, Holocaust historian in the Czech Republic, for help producing this interview. Pesach greetings from many of our cohosts, friends and sponsors, as follows: Israel Book Shop (Eli Dovek ז״ל recorded Mar 28 2007). American Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors of Greater Boston (member and Holocaust survivor Tania Lefman, and member and Holocaust survivor Mary Erlich), co-sponsor of Boston’s 2026 Commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Sunday, April 12 at 10:00 AM Eastern. We reached them at their homes in Greater Boston by phone on March 25, 2026. League for Yiddish, New York, NY, (Gitl Schaechter-Viswanath, Chair of the Board). Recorded at her home in Teaneck, NJ, on March 25, 2026. Leah Shporer-Leavitt, Newton, MA, co-host of The Yiddish Voice / דאָס ייִדישע קול (recorded at her home in Greater Boston on March 24, 2026). Dovid Braun, Leonia, NJ, co-host of The Yiddish Voice / דאָס ייִדישע קול (recorded by phone at his office at YIVO on March 25, 2026). Yankele Bodo, Tel Aviv, Israel, actor and singer (from 2016). Eli Grodko, New Millford, NJ, friend of the show. Recorded at his home in Teaneck, NJ, on March 25, 2026. Boston Workers Circle, Brookline, MA (Yiddish committee member Linda (Libe-Reyzl) Gritz), recorded at her home in Greater Boston on March 24, 2026. Sholem Beinfeld, Cambridge, MA, co-host of The Yiddish Voice / דאָס ייִדישע קול, co-editor of the Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary and Professor of History, emeritus, Washington Univ., St. Louis, with extended remarks on Pesach 5786. We recorded Sholem at his home in Cambridge, MA, by phone on March 25, 2026. Hy Wolfe, Director of CYCO Yiddish Book Center, Long Island City, NY. We recorded Hy by phone at his home in Manhattan on March 25, 2026. Music: Mark (מאָטל) Murstein: Mi Yodea (Recorded at his Brookline, MA, home for the Yiddish Voice, Pesach, 2019) Moishe Oysher: Kiddush for Pesach Lori Cahan and Meyshke Alpert: Zog, Maran Lori Cahan and Meyshke Alpert: In Dem Land Fun Piramidn Malavsky Family: Ho Lakhmo Anyo Malavsky Family: Fir Kashes Meshugga Beach Party: Dayenu Bruce Adler: A malke af peysekh (A Queen for Passover Michael Silverman: Passover Dayenu (instrumental) Intro instrumental music: DEM HELFANDS TANTS, an instrumental track from the CD Jeff Warschauer: The Singing Waltz Air date: March 25, 2026

We wish all our cohosts, sponsors and friends a Happy and Kosher Pesach. מיר ווינטשן אַלע אונדזערע אונטערשטיצער, פֿרײַנד און באַטייליקטע אַ פֿריילעכן און כּשרן פּסח HIGHLIGHTS: We welcome back Rabbi Yitzchok-Boruch Teitelbaum, known in his Monroe, NY, community as der Pshischer Rebbe, for Pesach greetings and words of wisdom. We reached Rabbi Teitelbaum by phone at his home in Monsey, NY, on Mar. 25, 2026. We hear Holocaust survivor Joe Szwarcberg (יוסף שװאַרצבערג) tell his story of survival in his own words. Joseph Szwarcberg was born in 1930 in Kozienice, Poland. He survived the Holocaust, including Buchenwald, where he was liberated by the US Army on April 11, 1945. At age 17, he emigrated to Australia, where he built a life and was active in the “Buchenwald Boys,” a group originally comprised of 45 young survivors liberated on that same day. Today, he is the only surviving member. We reached Joe via WhatsApp at his home in Melbourne, Australia, on Mar. 18, 2026. Special thanks to Jiri Kluc, Holocaust historian in the Czech Republic, for help producing this interview. Pesach greetings from many of our cohosts, friends and sponsors, as follows: Israel Book Shop (Eli Dovek ז״ל recorded Mar 28 2007). American Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors of Greater Boston (member and Holocaust survivor Tania Lefman, and member and Holocaust survivor Mary Erlich), co-sponsor of Boston's 2026 Commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Sunday, April 12 at 10:00 AM Eastern. We reached them at their homes in Greater Boston by phone on March 25, 2026. League for Yiddish, New York, NY, (Gitl Schaechter-Viswanath, Chair of the Board). Recorded at her home in Teaneck, NJ, on March 25, 2026. Leah Shporer-Leavitt, Newton, MA, co-host of The Yiddish Voice / דאָס ייִדישע קול (recorded at her home in Greater Boston on March 24, 2026). Dovid Braun, Leonia, NJ, co-host of The Yiddish Voice / דאָס ייִדישע קול (recorded by phone at his office at YIVO on March 25, 2026). Yankele Bodo, Tel Aviv, Israel, actor and singer (from 2016). Eli Grodko, New Millford, NJ, friend of the show. Recorded at his home in Teaneck, NJ, on March 25, 2026. Boston Workers Circle, Brookline, MA (Yiddish committee member Linda (Libe-Reyzl) Gritz), recorded at her home in Greater Boston on March 24, 2026. Sholem Beinfeld, Cambridge, MA, co-host of The Yiddish Voice / דאָס ייִדישע קול, co-editor of the Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary and Professor of History, emeritus, Washington Univ., St. Louis, with extended remarks on Pesach 5786. We recorded Sholem at his home in Cambridge, MA, by phone on March 25, 2026. Hy Wolfe, Director of CYCO Yiddish Book Center, Long Island City, NY. We recorded Hy by phone at his home in Manhattan on March 25, 2026. Music: Mark (מאָטל) Murstein: Mi Yodea (Recorded at his Brookline, MA, home for the Yiddish Voice, Pesach, 2019) Moishe Oysher: Kiddush for Pesach Lori Cahan and Meyshke Alpert: Zog, Maran Lori Cahan and Meyshke Alpert: In Dem Land Fun Piramidn Malavsky Family: Ho...

Led by the First Parish Youth Group Worship service given March 22, 2026 https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Come join the Youth Group for our annual Youth Worship Service! This year, we are slowing down and turning toward the natural world. Through song, story, and reflection, we'll explore the wonder that grounds us and the question of how we give back to a world that gives us so much. The youth craft and lead every element of the service, and reflections are given by graduating seniors. Come join us for this celebration of our interconnected world. Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For March 2026, Boston Women's Fund will share half the offering collected during Sunday worship at First Parish. Boston Women's Fund uplifts, advocates for, and invests in women, girls, and gender-expansive people who are leading grassroots organizations and systems-change efforts across Greater Boston. BWF provides flexible funding, leadership and youth development, and educational programming that strengthen movements led by those most impacted by injustice. We prioritize BIPOC-led and BIPOC-serving grassroots organizations with annual budgets under $500,000, helping build power, opportunity, and lasting community impact. The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text "fpuu" to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive.

Bryant Sullivan serves as Vice President of Business Development at Janitronics Building Services, where he plays a key role in growing the company's client partnerships and expanding their presence across the Greater Boston market. Today, Bryant joins us to share his insights on what sets Janitronics apart in a competitive industry, the evolving standards of commercial cleaning, and what businesses should look for when choosing a building services partner. Tune in and enjoy!Contact Information:Tye Jordanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tye-jordanhttps://cinchit.com/locations/marlborough-maBryant Sullivanhttps://www.janitronics.com/management-team/bryant-sullivan/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryantpsullivan/

Credo Service featuring First Parish members James Hall, Sarah Quick, and Annette Sawyer Worship service given Sunday, March 8, 2026 Prayer by Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Credo means "I believe" in Latin. Periodically, First Parish invites members to offer personal statements of belief. Based on their personal experience, members speak of what they trust to be true. Worship this Sunday features the credo statements of FIrst Parish Members James Hall, Sarah Quick, and Annette Sawyer. Please join us. Guest musician David Stern will offer music on the piano this week, in addition to First Parish accommpanist Ken Seitz.   Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For March 2026, Boston Women's Fund will share half the offering collected during Sunday worship at First Parish. Boston Women's Fund uplifts, advocates for, and invests in women, girls, and gender-expansive people who are leading grassroots organizations and systems-change efforts across Greater Boston. BWF provides flexible funding, leadership and youth development, and educational programming that strengthen movements led by those most impacted by injustice. We prioritize BIPOC-led and BIPOC-serving grassroots organizations with annual budgets under $500,000, helping build power, opportunity, and lasting community impact. The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text "fpuu" to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive.

Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, preaching Worship service given Sunday, March 1, 2026 Prayer by Mary Babic, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 How can all of us engage in the spiritual practice of intentional rest? Come join us for worship as we consider rest and nourishment as an important spiritual task. Rev. Erica Richmond will be preaching and the First Parish C Winds group, in addition to accompanist Ken Seitz, will offer music.   Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For March 2026, Boston Women's Fund will share half the offering collected during Sunday worship at First Parish. Boston Women's Fund uplifts, advocates for, and invests in women, girls, and gender-expansive people who are leading grassroots organizations and systems-change efforts across Greater Boston. BWF provides flexible funding, leadership and youth development, and educational programming that strengthen movements led by those most impacted by injustice. We prioritize BIPOC-led and BIPOC-serving grassroots organizations with annual budgets under $500,000, helping build power, opportunity, and lasting community impact. The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text "fpuu" to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive.

Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister, preaching Worship service given Sunday, March 15, 2026 Prayer by Lyn Fulton-John, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 How can all of us engage in the spiritual practice of intentional rest? Come join us for worship as we consider rest and nourishment as an important spiritual task. Rev. Erica Richmond will be preaching and the First Parish C Winds group, in addition to accompanist Ken Seitz, will offer music.   Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For March 2026, Boston Women's Fund will share half the offering collected during Sunday worship at First Parish. Boston Women's Fund uplifts, advocates for, and invests in women, girls, and gender-expansive people who are leading grassroots organizations and systems-change efforts across Greater Boston. BWF provides flexible funding, leadership and youth development, and educational programming that strengthen movements led by those most impacted by injustice. We prioritize BIPOC-led and BIPOC-serving grassroots organizations with annual budgets under $500,000, helping build power, opportunity, and lasting community impact. The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text "fpuu" to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive.

While Massachusetts, and especially Greater Boston, are often seen as a hub of progress and innovation, that's not always the case when it comes to wage equity. While there have been some advancements to shrink the gap, there's a first-in-the-nation program in Boston working with city officials and local businesses to try and eliminate that gap completely. Kim Borman, Executive Director of the Boston Women's Workplace Council, shares their latest wage inequity data with Nichole and discusses their efforts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women Entrepreneurs Boston Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WE BOS) is a dynamic initiative dedicated to supporting and advancing women-owned businesses across Greater Boston. We provide the tools, resources, and connections ambitious entrepreneurs need to transform their vision into thriving enterprises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A joint venture with Tufts Medicine and Acadia Healthcare brings more access to behavioral healthcare in Greater Boston. WBZ's Shari Small reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Intrepid Academy at Hale offers a chance for students in Greater Boston to get out of the classroom, and into the wilderness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An accomplished young musician is about to make her way to Detroit to represent New England in a major music competition! 12-year-old Sofia Hernandez-Williams is a rising star in the cello world, and she's made her way to the top with the help of Project STEP in Boston, which works with young musicians in under-represented communities to offer them opportunities. Project STEP Executive Director Élider DiPaula talks about their mission and work on this week's episode, and Sofia's mom, Caroline Reiner-Williams, joins her daughter to share details about this big opportunity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CNN's John King with the latest national political headlines.Carol Rose, executive director of the ACLU of Mass on oral arguments in Boston over their NIH grants lawsuit. She'll also discuss the anniversary of J6 and the Trump administration's efforts to rewrite history.Lee Pelton of the Boston Foundation discusses the problem of rental deserts in Greater Boston, and the issue of affordability generally.Congressman Jake Auchincloss zooms in to discuss Democrats' response to Trump's actions in Venezuela.Trenni Casey of NBC Sports Boston discusses the Patriots being good on the field, and bad off the field. Plus, a whole new year of Jordon Hudson obsession in sports media.

From debates over politics, antisemitism, and public representation to disagreements over kugel recipes, Jews are not immune to the profound polarization that characterizes society today. How do Jews relate to each other—and the world—when disagreements run so deep? In this episode of TEXTing IRL, Elana Stein Hain and Jeremy Burton, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston, examine the growing fractures within Jewish communal life through the lens of Parashat Vayiggash, wrestling with questions of relationship, unity, and advocacy. We are grateful to Micah Philanthropies and the Walder Charitable Trust for their generous support of TEXTing IRL. Episode Source Sheet Watch the video version of this episode ⁠here⁠. You can now sponsor an episode of TEXTing. Click HERE to learn more.  JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOR MORE HARTMAN IDEAS

How did we get from Saturday night to Thursday night?The arc of this past week, the dizzying emotional trajectory, is hard to explain, a genuine mystery. Saturday night, December 13, was Bondi Beach and Brown. The Hanukkah celebration by the Sea that became the Hanukkah massacre by the Sea. The school shooting at Brown, an hour from here, where we have students, parents of students, and long-time faculty at Brown who are members of Temple Emanuel.Just five nights later, Thursday night, December 18, was our Hanukkah celebration. Now we do a Hanukkah celebration every year, but it was never better than this year. It was never more robustly attended, and never more robust in joy, in spirit. Hundreds of us were celebrating Hanukkah, parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, singing, clapping, smiling, shmoozing, catching up with each other happily, eating latkas and sufganiyot, our youngest learners making sugar cookies shmeared with way too much blue frosting, but eating it all with a messy smile. The choirs sang, the musicians played, the parents shepped nachus. We also skewed young, very young that night: preschool children, elementary school children, teens and their parents and grandparents. We sometimes hear the question: where are the young people? The answer is: The young people were at our Hanukkah celebration in droves. It was the world as it should be, utter loveliness.And we were not alone.The Jews of Greater Boston celebrated Hanukkah this week with intensity and joy. We knew exactly what happened when there was a public celebration at Bondi Beach. Did that cause us to cower? Did that cause us to cancel our public Hanukkah celebrations? Just the opposite. We had a profusion of joyful, public Hanukkah celebrations in the week of Bondi Beach and Brown, inspired by a resolve not to succumb to terrorism and darkness.We had joyful, public candle lightings in Newton, Chestnut Hill, Brookline, Needham, Cambridge, Somerville, Watertown, Everett, Quincy, the Boston Common. The MFA. How do we understand this arc from the darkness of Saturday night to the light of Thursday night? The darkness of Saturday night was real and deserved. The stories that came out—the 87-year-old Holocaust survivor, Alex Kleytman, who survived Hitler, Naziism, and lethal European Jew hatred, only to die on a beach in Australia in 2025, every story its own infinite tragedy—all these stories are completely heart-breaking. If this infinite tragedy had curtailed our Hanukkah joy, that would have been understandable, but the opposite happened—a joy that flowed from a resolute place. Our members who thoroughly enjoyed our Hanukkah celebration were not faking it. We were not acting. We were not Meryl Streep. We were genuinely happy in the same week as this deep tragedy that befell our people. What is that?

Massachusetts is considered one of the hardest states for young adults to buy a home. Only 36.4% under the age of 35 are homeowners, according to the National Association of Home Builders. What can be done to help make housing more affordable in the Greater Boston area? What do you think will help you with housing affordability in your community? Andrew Mikula, who is a senior housing fellow at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research and chair of Legalize Starter Homes joined us to discuss housing affordability and take calls on housing in your community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Person of interest identified in connection with deadly Brown University shooting as police gather evidence; Bondi Beach gunmen who killed 15 after targeting Jewish celebration were father and son, police say; Nebraska farmers get help from Washington for crop losses; Study: TX teens most affected by state abortion ban; Gender wage gap narrows in Greater Boston as racial gap widens.

While getting an annual mammogram is pretty commonplace for many women, the testing isn't always accessible for many reasons: language barriers, a lack of insurance or being underinsured, the inability to get to a clinic, and childcare issues, just to name a few. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Mammography Van has a solution for that. The hospital has packed up a full mammography suite into a van, making stops around Greater Boston to ensure everyone can get a scan who needs it. Tia Goodman, the Program Director for the Mammography Van, joins the show this week with details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea Cabral and Shirley Leung are in the host seats. They talk with: NPR critic-at-large Eric Deggans on journalism ethics in the wake of Olivia Nuzzi, AI taking over podcast jobs at the Washington Post, and more media news.GBH's Callie Crossley on why Greater Boston's gender wage gap is shrinking…while the racial wage gap is growing. And on DEI in Boston business, and about a student from her alma mater who's bringing Black dolls to local kids.It's a holiday edition of Live Music Friday with students from the Boston Latin School Concert Choir, ahead of their annual Family Holiday Concert this Sunday.NBC10 Boston media maven Sue O'Connell is fresh back from covering the trial of Brian Walshe, accused of murdering his wife. She gives us the latest in the case and tries to explain to us why everyone is obsessed with these grisly murder trials. 

Show Notes Ted Caplow graduated with a degree in social science and has had a career in engineering and entrepreneurship. He describes his initial interest in science and his experience with physics at Harvard, which he found challenging. Ted shares his interest in humanities, particularly theater, and his involvement in various theater activities at Harvard. He discusses his consideration of theater conservatory programs and urban planning after graduation.  Joining the Peace Corps and Sailing across the Atlantic Ted recounts his application to the Peace Corps and the unexpected technical fields he was qualified for, which were teaching  English or beekeeping. This led him to reconsider his career path. He describes his sailing adventure across the Atlantic Ocean with his family and friends. They left shortly after graduation and the trip lasted six months. They stopped in the Azores for a couple of weeks, onto Gibraltar and Spain, through the Mediterranean. They stopped in Sardinia and stayed in Malta for a month; they sailed to Greece, the islands and Cyprus where they stopped and decided whether to continue around the world or go back to real life.  Returning to New York and the Theater Industry Ted returned and went to New York where he  joined the theater industry, working on production and starting his own theatrical company. Ted talks about his involvement in the theater industry, including producing interdisciplinary performances and meeting his first wife through a mutual friend. He describes his transition from theater to entrepreneurship. He started his own company and a non-profit theater company. This lasted a few years before Ted felt he should focus on a more technical field and he discusses the separation between creative pursuits and technical professions. Ultimately, he decided to pursue urban planning and his interest in sustainable development. A Shift to Engineering Ted shares his experience at Princeton and Columbia, where he pursued a PhD in engineering, despite initial doubts about his qualifications. He reflects on the challenges and rewards of his academic journey, including the intense environment at Princeton and the decision to pursue a master's degree instead of a PhD. He wrote his masters' thesis on solar power. Moving on from academia, Ted's next job was with a yacht designer. He then ran his friend's restaurant for two years before going back to school and earning his PhD. in engineering at Columbia in 2004. The Development of the Science Barge  Ted explains his idea to create a sustainable technology laboratory in the Bahamas, why he became interested in hydroponics, and why he didn't go to the Bahamas. He explains how the original idea evolved into the Science Barge in the Hudson River.  The Science Barge was a hydroponic greenhouse with solar panels, wind power, and aquaponics, designed to educate schoolchildren about sustainable technologies such as recycling the waste water. Ted discusses the challenges of moving the barge every two months and the decision to find a permanent home for it in Yonkers, and how this venture inspired the SunWork Center project. Sustainable Development Success Stories He highlights the success of the SunWork Center, a greenhouse on the rooftop of PS 333 in Manhattan, and the expansion of New York SunWorks to over 300 schools. Ted describes the development of Bright Farms, a commercial company that grew local produce in greenhouses on top of grocery stores. He shares the challenges and successes of Bright Farms, including partnerships with major retailers and the acquisition by Cox Enterprises. Ted reflects on the importance of sustainable design and the impact of his work on the food industry. He discusses the evolution of his design firm, Caplow Manzano, and its focus on creating durable, resilient homes that prioritize human health and environmental sustainability.  Technological Innovation in Building Ted talks about his personal journey and the diverse skills he has developed over the years. He reflects on the importance of technological innovation, the role of engineering in his work, and the difficulty of navigating and innovating around  all the components of building houses. Ted shares his plans for expanding his design firm's impact and the potential for scaling sustainable design solutions. Harvard Reflections He expresses gratitude for the opportunities and challenges that have shaped his career and looks forward to continuing his work in sustainable design and education. He mentions E.O. Wilson for Evolutionary Biology as an incredible talent and researcher in that field. He also mentions a poetry class with Seamus Heaney. He also mentions a class on China and one on Africa that he found inspiring and eye opening, and taking classes on Shakespeare from actors in the repertory theater. Timestamps: 04:26: Exploring Career Paths  15:45: Entrepreneurial Ventures and Personal Life  31:56: The Science Barge and Educational Initiatives  48:06: Commercial Ventures and Bright Farms  55:37: Personal Reflections and Future Plans  Links: Caplow Manzano: https://www.caplowmanzano.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caplow/ Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this week's episode is brought to you by Kristen Hunter who reports:    "Hi, I'm Kristen Hunter, class of 1992. The featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 Report is Habitat for Humanity, Greater Boston. Habitat for Humanity, Greater Boston works in partnership with families in need to build decent, affordable homes that strengthen communities, expanding access to home ownership for low income households, I'm proud to support the work of Habitat for Humanity, Greater Boston, whose CEO, James Costars, a longtime mentor, colleague and friend, has brought visionary leadership to their mission. You can learn more and support their work at habitatboston.org,  and now here's Will Bachman with this week's episode." To learn more about their work, visit: habitatboston.org *AI generated show notes and transcript  

For this second part of our reissued Boston on Film series, we go beyond the crime movie to focus on how the institutions of Boston – educational, social, scientific, medical, legal, and the press – are depicted on screen. Because the focus of these pictures is not on the underground criminal element, they are more likely to feel like time capsules giving us a glimpse into a Greater Boston that many of us have never seen.  

One of the most neglected golf courses in Massachusetts might finally get the renovation it deserves. In this video, I break down my three big hopes for the future of Leo J. Martin Golf Course—a place with deep community value, passionate players, and a ton of potential.From long-term planning to course conditioning to creative thinking about how public golf can thrive, this renovation could be a turning point for affordable golf access in Greater Boston.

Despite more houses being built around Greater Boston, prospective homeowners can't find affordable housing. Will the restructuring of the Cannabis Control Commission correct its troubles? And the Michelin Guide awards its first Boston star. It's our local news roundtable!

Larry Summers spent decades leaving his fingerprints on Greater Boston's academic and political institutions. Now, as details of Summers' friendship with Jeffrey Epstein trickle out, those institutions face a reckoning.

Good Vibe Tribe: The Greatest Winter Wonderland Benefiting The Greater Boston Food Bank full 241 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:32:52 +0000 utWA07dkgv9z3dxVaVmmyFGq9OeqSJ7R latest,wwbx,society & culture Karson & Kennedy latest,wwbx,society & culture Good Vibe Tribe: The Greatest Winter Wonderland Benefiting The Greater Boston Food Bank Karson & Kennedy are honest and open about the most intimate details of their personal lives. The show is fast paced and will have you laughing until it hurts one minute and then wiping tears away from your eyes the next. Some of K&K’s most popular features are Can’t Beat Kennedy, What Did Barrett Say, and The Dirty on the 30! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https

Richard McGirr interviews Ryan Floyd, a portfolio manager at Barca Capital, about why thoughtful, authentic investor relations is one of the most overlooked levers for raising and retaining capital. Ryan explains how most IR decks fail by avoiding honest discussion of what isn't working, over-summarizing numbers in text, and underusing long-term, segment-level data that actually helps investors make decisions. He shares why investors crave more history, more segmentation, and better-designed charts in the spirit of Edward Tufte, rather than generic bullet points and boilerplate language. Richard and Ryan then connect these ideas back to private real estate and funds, showing how storytelling, regular calls, and transparent reporting build deeper investor trust and dramatically increase repeat investments. Ryan FloydCurrent role: Portfolio Manager, Barca Capital Based in: Greater Boston, MassachusettsSay hi to them at: https://www.barcacapital.com/ | LinkedIn Alternative Fund IV is closing soon and SMK is giving Best Ever listeners exclusive access to their Founders' Shares, typically offered only to early investors. Visit smkcap.com/bec to learn more and download the full fund summary. Join us at Best Ever Conference 2026! Find more info at: https://www.besteverconference.com/  Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠⁠ Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National security expert Juliette Kayyem on the investigation into an explosion at a Harvard Medical School building over the weekend, and President Trump's continued attacks on Venezuelan boats, even as the UN cites human rights violations. Plus, why he's threatening U.S. military action in Nigeria.Carol Rose of the ACLU of Massachusetts discusses the ACLU-led class action suit on behalf of detained immigrants who have been denied bond hearings. Plus, whether the U.S. supreme court will hand Trump yet another major victory on tariffs. Michael Curry of the Mass League of Community Health Centers on the government shutdown, healthcare costs and remembering his friend, former Newton mayor Setti Warren.David Shapiro of the YMCA of Greater Boston on how the Y is meeting Boston's food needs during the shutdown.  Alexander Smalls is an award-winning opera singer turned James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and chef. He joins us ahead of an event at Suffolk University.

Today:ACLU of Massachusetts executive director Carol Rose discusses the challenges to the rule of law under the current presidential administration, and the legal victories holding those in power accountable. And David Shapiro, head of the YMCA of Greater Boston, discusses how his organization is joining the effort to keep vulnerable Massachusetts residents fed through the government shutdown. Boston residents can visit Boston.gov/SNAP or call Boston 311 to learn more about the City resources that are available for support. 

In this episode, we chat with Darren Sacks, a double bass audition coach, UMass Boston Associate Lecturer, and Greater Boston freelance bassist, to discuss winning strategies for double bass auditions. Darren shares insights from his 9 years of coaching experience, during which he's helped students gain acceptance into major youth orchestras like the Boston Youth Symphony (BYSO) and NEC Prep, summer festivals including Interlochen and BUTI Tanglewood, and undergraduate programs such as Northwestern's Bienen School of Music. Enjoy, and you can connect with Darren on his website. Connect with DBHQ Join Our Newsletter Double Bass Resources Double Bass Sheet Music Double Bass Merch Gear used to record this podcast Zoom H6 studio 8-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder Rode Podmic Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens When you buy a product using a link on this page, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting DBHQ. Thank you to our sponsors! Upton Bass - From Grammy Award winners and Philharmonic players like Max Zeugner of the New York Philharmonic, each Upton Bass is crafted with precision in Connecticut, USA, and built to last for generations. Discover your perfect bass with Upton Bass today! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio is a valued part of an innovative fine arts community in a top research university. Students receive weekly private lessons and solo classes with Micah Howard, and Peter Guild teaches weekly Orchestral Literature and Repertoire. They encourage students to seek lessons and guidance from local bassists. Members of the Symphony, the Opera, and the Ballet provide annual classes and individual attention. Visit Micah's website to sign up for a free online trial lesson here. theme music by Eric Hochberg

Michelle is the Founder and Managing Partner of Clearhaven Partners, which she founded in 2019 to build a private equity firm grounded in focus and shared values. She sets the firm's strategy and direction and chairs Clearhaven's Investment Committee. Under her leadership, Clearhaven manages more than $1 billion in AUM across multiple funds, investing in growth-oriented software and technology businesses. Michelle is responsible for firm leadership, investment origination, execution, and portfolio management.   Prior to founding Clearhaven, Michelle was a member of the investment teams at Thoma Bravo and Riverside Partners; at Riverside she served as a General Partner and member of the Investment Committee. She began her career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley. Michelle holds an MBA, with distinction, from Harvard Business School and a BBA, magna cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame. She also studied at l'Université Catholique de l'Ouest in Angers, France, and taught at Erakommertzkolledz in Tallinn, Estonia. Michelle has been recognized by The Wall Street Journalas one of private equity's most influential women and by Buyouts as one of ten “Rock Stars of Private Equity's Future.” She serves on the Advisory Board of 51 Vets.   Michelle lives in the Greater Boston area with her husband, two children, and their golden retriever. Michelle is a Christian, a music lover, and a proud alumna of the St. Charles, Illinois state champion dance team (go Saints!). She's also a novice fly fisher, having recently discovered an unexpected passion for the sport.  

Chris Masters shares his journey from growing up in Lexington, MA, to playing college hockey at Boston College, and later growing Junior Bruins Hockey and founding several showcase tournament series for boys and girls. He discusses the inspiration and challenges behind launching Masters Academy International, a new private school in Greater Boston dedicated to developing student-athletes through rigorous academics and elite sports training. Chris reflects on lessons from his father, the evolution of youth hockey, entrepreneurship, and the importance of resilience and mentorship. Click here to follow Chris on LinkedIn  Click here to follow Chris on Instagram Click here to follow Junior Bruins on Instagram Click here to follow Masters Academy on Instagram

We're airing excerpts of interviews with four Holocaust survivors, past guests of The Yiddish Voice/דאָס ייִדישע קול who died during the past year. Aron Bell (Bielski) (died September 22, 2025, age 98) - born in the village Stankiewicze, near Navaredok (now in Belarus), he was the last of the famed Bielski brothers, who led the Bielski Partisans, which collectively saved more than 1,200 Jews from the Nazis during the Holocaust. We reached him by phone at his home in Palm Beach, FL, on Jan. 12, 2009. Originally aired Jan. 14, 2009. Natan Gipsman (died the night of September 10th, 2025, age 100) - born in Hindenburg (Upper Silesia, Prussia), Germany (now Zabrze, Poland), he was confined in the Będzin (Yiddish: בענדין) Ghetto and survived six concentration camps, including Buchenwald. We interviewed him at his home in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2024. Originally aired Feb 15, 2024. Judy Altmann (died April 30, 2025, age 100) - born in Jasina, Czechoslovakia (Körösmezö, Hungary during WWII; now Yasinya, Ukraine), she survived Auschwitz and death marches. We reached her by phone at her home in Stamford, CT, on Aug. 18, 2018. Originally aired Apr. 25, 2019. Zoli Langer (died February 28, 2025, age 98) - born in the village Minai, near Uzhgorod, Czechoslovakia (Ungvar, Hungary during WWII, now Uzhhorod, Ukraine), he survived Auschwitz and death marches. We interviewed at his home in Los Angeles on Oct. 31, 2019. Originally aired Apr. 22, 2020. ‫אַ גמר חתימה טובֿה! Featured Announcements for Rosh Hashona: Greetings on behalf of the American Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Descendants of Greater Boston, featuring members Tania Lefman (Treasurer), Mary Ehrlich and Rosalie Reszelbach. Recorded Sept. 9 and 10, 2025. Hy Wolfe, manager of CYCO Books, Hebrew Actors Foundation and the Yiddish National Theatre. Recorded Sept. 21, 2025. Greetings on behalf of the League for Yiddish / די ייִדיש-ליגע by Gitl Schaechter-Viswanath, Board Chair. Recorded Sept. 9, 2025. Greetings from Eli Dovek ז״ל, late proprietor of our sponsor Israel Bookshop, Brookline, MA. Recorded in 2009. Greetings on behalf of the Boston Workers Circle / דער באָסטאָנער אַרבעטער-רינג by Libe Gritz. Recorded Sept. 17, 2025. Greetings by The Yiddish Voice co-hosts Leye Schporer-Leavitt, Sholem Beinfeld and Dovid Braun. Recorded Sept. 17, 2025. Music: Sholom Katz: Zochreinu L'Chayim Sholom Katz: Kol Nidre Jan Peerce: Ovinu Malkeinu Shalom Katz: El Moleh Rachamim Leibele Waldman: Der Nayer Yor Goldie Malavsky: Zochreinu L'Chayim Intro instrumental music: DEM HELFANDS TANTS, an instrumental track from the CD Jeff Warschauer: The Singing Waltz Air date: September 24, 2025

One of our most requested guests, David Greaney is the Chief Executive Officer of Synergy, a Boston-based real estate investment and management company that he founded in 2003. Synergy owns and operates over 30 commercial assets in the Greater Boston area, totaling nearly 7 million square feet. Over 500 companies, retailers, and organizations occupy space in the Synergy-owned portfolio.Greaney has played a pivotal role in shaping Boston's economy and downtown landscape, recently leading transformative acquisitions such as 99 High Street, 101 Arch Street, and 1 Liberty Square. His vision for integrating investment, asset management, leasing, construction, property management, accounting, and hospitality has positioned Synergy as a leader in delivering tenant-focused, amenity-driven spaces that consistently outperform market benchmarks.Beyond commercial real estate, Greaney is deeply invested in Boston's hospitality scene, with ownership in over a dozen restaurants that bring vibrancy, foot traffic, and jobs to the city's core. He also works closely with Governor Healey's Administration to address Massachusetts' housing crisis, focusing on adaptive reuse opportunities.Active in civic and industry leadership, Greaney serves on the boards of NAIOP Massachusetts and the Downtown Boston Alliance. Since relocating from Ireland in 1995, he has raised millions for philanthropic causes on both sides of the Atlantic, including Bridge Over Troubled Waters and The Ireland Funds. Greaney has received many accolades for his leadership in Boston, including being recognized for two consecutive years in the Boston Business Journal's “Power50: Movement Makers” list, and Synergy has received the Commercial Broker's Association “Landlord of the Year” Award.Greaney is a graduate of the University College Dublin. Prior to founding Synergy, he worked at Harvard Management Company and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Greaney resides on the South Shore of Massachusetts with his wife and seven children. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and playing golf.From Mike & Tom: This was a fun one for us! Dave Greaney is a legendary investor in the Boston market, and in this interview he shares with our listeners a rare, behind-the-curtain look at Synergy. From Dave's serendipitous beginnings in the US on a summer work visa, through his early investing lessons and the evolution of Synergy as one of Boston's largest and most active commercial landlords, we covered it all in this candid conversation. Thank you to Dave and the Synergy team for sharing your story, and for your continued friendship, collaboration and partnership with our Newmark Boston office.For more information on Synergy, visit: https://synergyboston.com/CoreyFest 2025! We hope you will consider joining us for our 11th Annual CoreyFest on Saturday, November 11th at House of Blues Boston. One of the flagship events of the Corey C. Griffin Foundation, CoreyFest this year will feature local favorites Dalton & the Sheriffs and headliner Dustin Lynch. We are expecting an 11th consecutive sold-out crowd, so please reach out to us today for sponsorship opportunities or visit https://www.coreycgriffinfoundation.org/initiatives-and-events/coreyfest/ for tickets and more information. Thank you to our clients, friends and listeners for your support of Corey's Kids!Please share with clients, colleagues and friends and thanks for tuning in!Tom Greeley