Podcasts about Jewish Community Center

Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast featuring Adam Glinn, CEO, JCC of Middlesex County.In this powerful episode, Adam Glinn shares his unique journey from practicing law to discovering his true calling—nonprofit leadership. Although the legal profession shaped part of his path, it was never where his heart truly lived. Raised by parents who modeled service and community commitment—serving on boards and giving back in meaningful ways—Adam developed an early understanding of what it meant to be of service to others.Now, as the CEO of the JCC of Middlesex County, Adam leads with purpose, compassion, and a clear focus on meeting the ever-evolving needs of the community. Under his leadership, the JCC has launched a transformative capital campaign and pivoted from simply referring mental health needs to becoming a first-line provider of mental health services. They've also expanded their programming to include occupational and physical therapy, a move many would not have expected from a traditional JCC—but one that speaks to their commitment to supporting the whole person and entire family.Adam also reveals a surprising reality: Of the approximately 170 Jewish Community Centers across North America, more than 70% have memberships where over half the members are not Jewish. At the JCC in Edison, NJ, the reach is just as broad. Members speak 37 different languages, and of the 150 preschoolers they serve, 90% are not Jewish. The center has become a place for all people—welcoming, supportive, and mission-driven.With a heart for his team, a vision for the future, and a deep desire to serve, Adam Glinn is redefining what it means to lead a community organization in today's world.Subscribe to the Today is the Day Changemakers YouTube channel or stream all episodes on all major platforms Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @TodayistheDayLiveIt.To learn more about upcoming Changemakers Connective events, workshops, keynote speaking, 1:1 coaching, team leadership development, and transformational consulting, visit TodayistheDayLiveIt.com.Jodi Grinwald is a sought-after speaker, award-winning transformational architect, and certified professional coach who works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and leaders seeking to connect to their “why” and create greater impact.#changemakers #podast #community #buildingabrand #brandbuilding #changetheway #todayistheday

Show notes: For this episode I try and catch everyone up on what's coming up for the Mid-South Cartoonists Association and Memphis events scene- especially in May.Free Comic Book Day and Rogues Gallery Rising on Saturday, Star Wars Day on Sunday, Cartoonists Day on Monday, MSCA monthly dinner gathering on Tuesday, Con Cards Gaming Night on Wednesday- plus MidSouth Mega Con and Memphis Library Con later in May.This summer the Metropolis Superman Celebration and MSCA art show at Playhouse On The Square are in June. The Memphis Comic Expo returns in September, Memphis Comic Expo in November, the MSCA will have a Halloween art show at Germantown Community Theatre and another later in December/January at the Jewish Community Center.Our 12th issue of the MSCA zine "The Good, The Bad and the Sketchy" snacky/food themed issue is on its way back from the printer. We'll be assembling it at our May 6th dinner gathering at Garibaldi's. We'll have staplers but need extra hands to help organize and fold the pages. Our 13th issue is scheduled to go to press in October and be ready for the GCT Halloween art show.Nicki and I have been busy with yardwork, and had a lot of fun going to the recent Earth Day/Hernando Farmers Market/Spring Art Festival on Courthouse Square in Hernando, MS. I've got some art for sale. and free MSCA and Drawing Funny swag available at the DeSoto Arts Council in Hernando, MS. Slide by if you're in the area, or stop by Comics & Collectibles or The Cellar Table Top Games & Comics if your out and about on FCBD. We also have a swag table at our monthly dinner meetings. More news and details on all the events are available in this episode, on our MSCA website and Facebook page, and many of the links are listed below.Stay tooned, and support local!LINKS:Drawing Funny Podcast website – ⁠www.drawingfunny.com⁠Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/⁠Drawing Funny Podcast on Apple – www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drawing-funny/Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – ⁠www.midsouthcartoonists.org⁠My art website – ⁠www.linworkman.com⁠National Cartoonists Society – www.nationalcartoonists.com/National Cartoonists Day (May 5th) – www.nationalcartoonistsday.com/Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – ⁠www.garibaldispizza.com⁠Lootz Collectibles – www.lootzcollectibles.com/Rogue's Gallery Memphis – www.roguesgallerymemphis.com/Free Comic Book Day – www.freecomicbookday.com/Germantown Community Theatre (upcoming season) – www.gctcomeplay.org/season-54-announcement/Playhouse On The Square  – www.playhouseonthesquare.org/DeSoto Arts Council (Hernando, MS) – www.desotoartscouncil.org/The Real Hernando Podcast – www.therealhernando.com/The Rythm Section Podcast – www.therhythmsectionpod.com/Metropolis Superman Celebration  – www.supermancelebration.net/Bricks & Minifigs Hernando – www.bricksandminifigs.com/hernandoms/Bricks & Minifigs Hernando (Facebook) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562495777800Bob Kimball GoFundMe – https://tinyurl.com/3hma4hssGreg Cravens – www.cravenscartoonist.com/Memphis Comic Expo/MCX – www.memphiscomicexpo.com/Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con/MCFC – www.memphiscfc.com/Geek Tank Radio – www.geektankradio.wordpress.com/MidSouth Mega Con – www.midsouthmegacon.com/Memphis Library Con – www.memphislibrary.org/events/mpl-comic-con/#mscaTheme: ⁠“Silly Bank Heist” ⁠⁠music by Steve Oxen⁠⁠.⁠   News intro theme by David Fesliyan.©2020 ⁠Fesliyan Studios Inc.⁠ – music and sound effects used by permission.Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by ⁠Fesliyan Studios⁠.Movie quotes and additional sounds from ⁠101soundboards.com.⁠⁠⁠“Drawing Funny” podcast⁠⁠ hosted/produced by ⁠⁠Lin Workman⁠ ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.Run time: 30min 48sec(Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)

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Our friend Jonathan Ornstein, CEO of the Jewish Community Center of Krakow, joins us this week to discuss leadership, Zelensky, King Charles, Auschwitz, and of course, the Parsha, Tetzaveh! This one is full of details like how to adorn the High Priest's breast plate and kill the sacrificial ram. Plus, find out what Jonathan really thought of the award-winning film, "A Real Pain," which took place in Poland.We recorded in a high rise Manhattan apartment and some sirens can be heard, adding to the dramatic landscape of our city. For more information on JCC Krakow, please visit: friendsofjcckrakow.org

Alison and Amanda talk about Jewish characters from their childhood JCC, finding the origin of Fanny. a post-traumatic pedicure, and a brand new bagel recipe.  Sis & Tell, an award-winning weekly comedic podcast, is hosted by southern Jewish sisters the Emmy-nominated Alison Goldstein Lebovitz from PBS' The A List and Time Magazine's 2006 Person of the Year, Comedian Amanda Goldstein Marks.

We celebrate the 30th anniversary of the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival, highlighting an impressive lineup of films from March 30th to April 8th at B&B Theaters in Creve Coeur. Hosts Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston discuss the festival with John Wilson, the Director of Cultural Arts at the Jewish Community Center of St. Louis, and Wendy Sachs, director of the documentary 'October 8th.' The discussion moves into the significance of the film, which addresses the surge of anti-Semitism following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Wendy shares her personal journey and the challenges faced in creating the documentary, shedding light on the coordinated efforts behind the rise of anti-Semitism and the importance of education and awareness. John and Wendy emphasize the importance of using the festival and films like 'October 8' to educate the public, provoke meaningful conversations, and foster community engagement. The festival aims to provide a diverse cinematic experience that is both informative and entertaining, covering themes from historical to contemporary issues, comedy, and more.[00:00] Introduction to the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival[00:33] Meet the Hosts and Today's Special Guest[01:01] Return to Civility: A Thoughtful Reminder[02:14] Introducing John Wilson: Festival Director[02:57] Wendy Sachs: A Multi-Hyphenate Talent[04:41] The Making of 'October 8th': Wendy's Journey[07:05] Challenges in Hollywood: The Struggle for Distribution[11:27] The Coordinated Effort Behind Campus Activism[13:37] Festival Highlights and Thematic Films[18:56] Wendy Sachs on Selecting Documentary Participants[21:36] Exploring Modern Anti-Semitism[24:39] Introduction to the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival[25:51] Highlighting Key Films and Themes[30:13] Personal Reflections and Impact[35:18] Call to Action and Education[38:36] Conclusion and FarewellTakeaways: The St. Louis Jewish Film Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an exciting lineup of films that promise to stir up some serious conversation. Wendy Sachs, director of the documentary 'October 8th', shares her journey creating a film that tackles the rise of antisemitism in America, sparked by recent events. John Wilson, the festival director, emphasizes the importance of community engagement through cinema, aiming for viewers to leave with new perspectives and a sense of connection. The film festival features a variety of films, from serious documentaries to light-hearted comedies, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy and discuss. October 8 | Official Website | March 14 2025Wendy SachsSt. Louis Jewish Film Festival - St. Louis JCCLinks referenced in this episode:stljewishfilmfestival.orgoctober8film.comjccstl.comdredscottlives.orgEpisode with Benjamin Ginsberg on The New Anti-Semitism: The Left, the Right, and the JewsThis is Season 8! For more episodes, go to

It is a pleasure to welcome Alana Muller, author, entrepreneur, and business relationship coach, to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Alana is the best-selling author of the books Coffee Lunch Coffee: A Practical Field for Master Networking, the anthology Growth – Deconstructing GRIT Collection, and the blog CoffeeLunchCoffee.com. Her work has also been featured on CNBC, Forbes, and The Huffington Post. She travels the world to share her expertise in Networking, Coaching, Strategic Planning, and Business Consulting. She offers an accessible, relevant, and immediately actionable approach to professional networking for those interested in connecting with others. This approach has helped thousands of people formulate a strategic mindset about Networking while creating a game plan to get out there and connect. Coffee Lunch Coffee is a WBENC-certified WBE.Alana Muller is an entrepreneurial executive leader whose primary focus is to connect, inspire, and empower the community. Alana enjoys connecting with people worldwide and sharing stories on topics such as Networking, Executive Presence, and Purpose.   The Kansas City community has recognized Alana's work, and she has received numerous accolades, including an Emerging Leader Award from the Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Joint Committee (JCRB | AJC), Instructor of the Year from the Turner Construction Management Program, and a NextGen Leader from the Kansas City Business Journal.  She also served on corporate and volunteer boards for the American Public Square, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, and SevenDays. Alana is also an alumna of the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City's Kansas City Tomorrow and Coro Kansas City and was the past president of the Kansas City Chapter of the International Women's Forum. In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Alana Muller discussed transforming Coffee Lunch Coffee from a blog into a book and shared advice on the best ways to develop professional relationships.Let's connect on social media: A) BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobelyachar.bsky.socialB) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacobElyachar/C) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobelyachar/D) Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jacobelyacharE) Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobElyacharF) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobElyacharBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Keith Wiedenkeller-Artistic director of The J, joins Michael Hogge in studio to talk the news show at The Jewish Community Center, Hairspray. The Show will be held at the White […] The post Arts Magazine Show: Hairspray presented by The J appeared first on KKFI.

Hometown Radio 01/22/25 4p: Guest host Gordon Mullin talks with president of the Jewish Community Center Nachshon Margalit

This episode of Small Changes, Big Shifts delivers a heart-stirring exploration of the transformative power of kindness. With guests Mindy Corporon, founder of the "Seven Days" initiative, and Maeve Riley, a passionate youth leader, the conversation delves into the ripple effects of empathy and small acts of goodwill. Together, they share personal stories of triumph over tragedy, the importance of cultivating kindness from a young age, and the profound ways it can heal individuals and communities alike. You'll walk away inspired to lead with kindness, knowing that even the smallest gestures can create lasting change. Key Takeaways: Kindness often requires bravery, especially when confronting adversity or standing up in challenging situations. Maeve's slogan, "Be brave enough to be kind," highlights how compassion combined with courage can change lives. Simple acts like writing notes, using someone's name, or offering a kind word can significantly impact others, creating a ripple effect that fosters community healing and connection. Programs like the Kindness Youth Leadership Team empower young leaders to take action, driving impactful initiatives in schools and communities that nurture empathy and understanding. From suicide prevention to supporting families through tragedy, kindness offers a powerful path to resilience and hope, showing how compassion can rebuild lives. Events like the Cultivate Kindness Breakfast provide a space to honor those making a difference and inspire collective action, proving that kindness truly has the power to transform communities.   About Maeve Riley: Maeve Riley is a Junior at Notre Dame de Sion High School.  She has been a part of the Kindness Youth Leadership Team for 2 years. As part of KYLT she speaks at schools about spreading kindness, she helped organize a kindness week at her school, she participated in the Kindness Festival at the Jewish Community Center, and she designed one of the 7 promotional 7 days of kindness buttons. She works at an ice cream shop and an art studio.  She plays tennis at her high school.  She honors her brother Aidan who passed away in 2021, by encouraging people to Be Brave Enough to Be Kind. About Mindy Corporon: As an entrepreneur, thought leader and now author, Mindy's professional career spans from office assistant to the former CEO of a successful wealth management firm. Once a single mother dealing with divorce, Mindy has also experienced a life-threatening illness. Reaching the pinnacle of her professional career, Mindy was in the middle of raising her talented boys when tragedy struck. Mindy's father and oldest son were murdered by a white supremacist intent on killing Jews. In a split second, Mindy's life purpose changed from guiding people financially to helping people find space to learn about their differences and discover commonalities. With compassion and forgiveness Mindy shares her experience of loss as a daughter and a mother, a wife and co-worker both nationally and internationally. She encourages and motivates audiences to overcome life's challenges, one day at a time. Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com hello@smallchangesbigshifts.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. 

Join Lauren on an inspiring episode of the Sugar Coated Dreams podcast as she welcomes Velma Perez, a former Food Network Christmas Cookie Challenge contestant. Discover Velma's incredible journey from financial hardships to building Cookie Graham, her successful self-taught cookie decorating business. With reflections on community, mentorship, and unexpected opportunities, Velma shares how her creative passion and entrepreneurial spirit led to newfound success and joy. Tune in to hear about balancing art and business, her ventures at the Jewish Community Center, and the importance of taking chances in the cookie decorating world. Do you want to improve your cookie skills this year? Check out the Cheerful Box Cookie Decorating Subscription at Cookie Subscription Box - Cheerful Baker Visit Velma at Velma L Perez (@cookiegramtx) • Instagram photos and videos

Rabbi Daniel Swartz, Spiritual Leader of Temple Hesed in Scranton, speaking about the performance of "Shterna and the Lost Voice" by the Magid Ensemble on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 6 pm, at the Jewish Community Center, 601 Jefferson Avenue in Scranton. There is a storyteller, a cranky box and live Klezmer music. Admission is free. www.scrantonjcc.org/ www.templehesed.org/

Bryan Danielson opens up about his current neck injury status and reveals whether surgery is in his future. In this exclusive interview at the AEW All In press event, the wrestling legend shares raw, honest details about his physical condition and how it's affecting his daily life. Get an inside look at Danielson's journey from wrestling in small venues like PWG at the Jewish Community Center to becoming one of pro wrestling's most respected performers. He discusses his emotional AEW All In victory with his family at ringside, his incredible match with Will Ospreay, and shares candid thoughts about AEW's upcoming Max streaming deal. Learn why Danielson is taking a holistic approach to his neck injury recovery and hear his realistic perspective on whether he'll return to the ring. Plus, discover his touching thoughts on what he wants for his children's future and why he values intimate wrestling venues just as much as stadium shows. Don't miss this revealing conversation with one of professional wrestling's most beloved figures as he discusses his health, family, career highlights, and the future of AEW.

The Jewish Community Center presents Music Man Harold Hill played by Patrick Lewallen joins Michael in studio to talk The Jewish Community Center production Music Man! Keith Wiedenkeller; Director of […] The post Arts Magazine Show: The “J” presents Music Man appeared first on KKFI.

PREVIEW: Joseph Humire of Secure Free Society reports on the new revelation by Argentine Minister of Security Patricia Bullrich of the Hezbollah agent responsible for the terror bombings in Buenos Aires against the Israeli Embassy and the Jewish Community Center in 1992 and 1994. More details later. 1920 Buenos Aires

Rabbi David Wolpe tells a classic story of speaking to a group of American Jews  in Tulsa, Oklahoma at their JCC about God.  He was trying to make the case that God loves them.  But he could see that his words were not resonating.  Being the seasoned speaker that he is, he decided to take a bit of a gamble.  He stopped his prepared remarks and said:  If you think God loves you, please rise.  In the entire large amphitheater which sat hundreds of people, exactly one person stood up.  So Rabbi Wolpe tried again.  If you think God loves you, please stand up.  Nobody else got up.  Just the one man standing.  At last Rabbi Wolpe turned to that man and said, Sir, you believe that God loves you? I do indeed, he said.  What is your name?  Oral Roberts. Oral Roberts was a Christian televangelist.  He was the only one in the Jewish Community Center that believed that God loves us. That lack of ease with God is built into our very name: Israel, the one who struggles with God.  This story happened years before October 7.  If it were hard for Jews to connect with a loving God before October 7, how much harder is it for us to believe in God's love after October 7.  As we approach the one-year anniversary of October 7, is there any God we can believe in?

The blowing of a traditional horn outside the Jewish Community Center highlights a month of reflection about the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel and their aftermath.

In this Episode, we have the chance to hear from Lisa Soble Siegmann who now works as a Program Partner at the Max M. Fisher Foundation in Metropolitan Detroit.  Lisa has worked in the field of Jewish communal service for her entire career and is passionate about working in the Jewish community, where she can make a difference. She spent eighteen years at the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, then four years at the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit.  Her main focus has been Jewish family education, where she has positively impacted thousands of families.  Today, she shares her journey after learning that she is a carrier of the BRCA-1 Gene Mutation. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and follow Temple Israel on social media to stay up to date on Waking Up To Life.    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeisraelmi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templeisraelmi/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM  Web: https://www.temple-israel.org/wakinguptolifepod 

Abraham Silver, Israeli scholar in residence to the Jewish Community Center in Memphis is our guest. Abraham lives in Tel Aviv with his wife and two daughters. He is a tour guide, a lecturer on the Architecture of Jerusalem at the Hebrew University, and once lived at Kibbutz-Ketura, located in the Negev desert, where he spent nineteen years as a date farmer.

Adam Nash is a long-time Silicon Valley executive, investor and advisor. He was the President and CEO of Wealthfront, a Product executive at Dropbox and LinkedIn, and teaches a course on personal finance for engineers at Stanford. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Daffy, the donor-advised fund for you and a champion of charitable giving. In addition to his long and successful career he's also a husband and the father of four kids! In our conversation today we discussed:* How to raise financially literate kids* How to think about the question of “am I financially ready for children” and is that the right question* How to teach your kids about charitable giving and philanthropy* The challenges of starting a company as a parent* The concept of “super powers” at work and at home* How to talk about money with your wife and kids* How to do financial planning in your household—Where to find Adam Nash* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamnash/* X: https://x.com/adamnashWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:41] Welcome[2:47] How did you develop your passion for finance?[5:31] When are you financially ready for children?[12:05] Was financial literacy part of childhood?[14:55] Kids ages and background[15:25] Decision to start a family[18:26] Guardrails[23:35] Conversation with partner about startup[27:12] Concept of superpowers[31:56] Advice to younger Adam[35:49] Advice to ignore[38:53] How do you build financially literate children?[44:09] What is a DAF?[51:18] Your family's philanthropy & impact[53:51] Financial review[57:27] Financial apps[58:48] Mistake as a dad[1:03:57] Rapid fire—Show references:Daffy: https://www.daffy.org/Wealthfront: https://www.wealthfront.com/Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/homeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/Stanford: https://www.stanford.edu/Quicken: https://www.quicken.com/Steve Jobs: https://www.britannica.com/money/Steve-JobsDonorsChoose: https://www.donorschoose.org/Greenlight: https://greenlight.com/Monterey Bay Aquarium: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/Acorns: https://www.acorns.com/Plenty: https://www.withplenty.com/Apple watch: https://www.apple.com/watch/Jewish Community Center: https://jcca.org/Cars: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317219/Animal House: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077975/Back To School: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090685/Real Genius: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089886/Star Wars: https://www.starwars.com/filmsBack To The Future: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/Toyota Sienna: https://www.toyota.com/sienna/Honda Odyssey: https://automobiles.honda.com/odyssey—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com

PREVIEW: #ARGENTINA: #AMIA: #NISMAN: Conversation with colleague Joseph Humire in Buenos Aires re the Milei government's remembrance of the July 1994 bombings in Buenos Aires against the Israel Embassy and the Jewish Community Center by suspected Hezbollah gangsters - and what is to be done? More tonight. 1936 Buenos Aires

Lisa is joined by Risa Groux, CN   a Functional Nutritionist in private practice in Newport Beach, California and has always been passionate about nutrition and good health. She made her children's baby food from scratch and continues to cook and create healthy, nutritious food. She works with a wide array of clients from professional athletes, adults and kids, to the Biggest Loser from season 4 with issues like diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyroid and hormone imbalances.2) TopicFunctional Nutrition and upcoming book "FoodFrame: Diet Is A Four-Letter Word”3) 5-7 talking points and/or questionsRisa firmly believes that the body can heal itself with whole foods we obtain from the earth and sees living proof of that in her office each day. She looks at root causes using functional nutrition guidelines and knows that weight loss is a side effect of wellness. In addition to her private practice, Risa has a line of non-GMO, gluten, dairy, and soy free products including the RGN 14-day Detox, collagen proteins, chocolate bars, and supplements. Through years of detoxing personally and in her practice, Risa can validate the benefits of decreasing systemic inflammation and increasing good gut health while removing toxins She sits on expert panels and speaking engagements from Nordstrom, Equinox, Big Canyon Country Club, Jewish Community Center, Williams-Sonoma. Was the inaugural Chair of the Move for Minds event for Maria Shriver. Risa wrote a nutrition column for Coast Magazine online called Newport Beach Nutrition and published on ThriveGlobal. Recently Risa was the guest chef and presenter at Rancho La Puerta Spa.ABOUT RISA'S BOOK BOOK “FoodFrame: Diet Is A Four-Letter Word”: Rooted in an approach based on systems biology, the FoodFrameTM method was developed by Functional Nutritionist Risa Groux to quickly determine an appropriate nutrition plan based on each individual's symptoms, health concerns, and physical characteristics. Whether a person is following the Risa Groux Nutrition Detox, or an eating lifestyle such as Paleo, Keto, Autoimmune Protocol, Vegetarian, Low Lectin, or Low FODMAP, FoodFrame provides guidelines, food lists, and Risa's own recipes.  In addition, FoodFrame explains blood and stool testing markers so the reader can grasp what testing is right for them.  Real-life testimonials lend a full understanding of how weight loss is achieved as a side effect of wellness.  

Meryl chats with Robert Yaffe about his 2024 memoir, Relinquished, which chronicles his 30-year search to discover his closed adoption roots. He shares his emotional and circuitous journey, its impact on his Jewish adoptive parents, and the new family he ultimately discovered. Robert is a native of Omaha, Nebraska. He holds a BA from the University of Nebraska and graduated from Creighton Law School. After working as an attorney for several years, he served as an executive director of both Jewish Community Centers and synagogues. Relinquished: A mother's choice and my 30-year journey to find my birth family is his first book. Robert lives in Omaha with his wife. Rita. They have a blended family of four children and 10 grandchildren. Book available at Amazon in print and eBook: https://a.co/d/ghluTjf People of the Book is a copyrighted work of Meryl Ain and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network. #AuthorsOnTheAir #AuthorsOnTheAirGlobalRadioNetwork #AOTA #PeopleOfTheBookPodcastWithMerylAin #PeopleOfTheBook #RobertYaffe #Relinquished #Adoption #30YearSearch #30YearJourney #ClosedAdoption #DNA #Judaism #JewishRoots #BirthMother #BirthFather #BirthFamily #AdoptiveParents #Siblings #AdoptionSearch #WhatIsAFamily #FamilySecrets #Family #Memoir #1950s #BabyBoomers #Omaha #MerylAin #TheTakeawayMen #ShadowsWeCarry #LetsTalkJewishBooks #JewsLoveToRead #PeopleOfTheBookPodcast

Grab Your Opportunity for a Free Call With Lynne Here.    About Risa Groux: Risa Groux, CN is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach in private practice in Newport Beach, California. She has always been passionate about nutrition and good health. Risa was so concerned about purity that she made her children's baby food from scratch. Today she is passionate about cooking and creating healthy, nutritious food. She works with a wide array of clients from professional athletes, adults, and kids to the Biggest Loser from season four. Risa works with issues like diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyroid, and hormone imbalances to name a few. Risa firmly believes that the body can heal itself with whole foods we obtain from the earth and sees living proof of that in her office each day. She looks at root causes using functional nutrition guidelines, blood and stool tests, and knows that weight loss is a side effect of wellness. In addition to her private practice, Risa has a line of non-GMO, gluten, dairy, and soy free products including the RGN 14-day Detox, collagen proteins, chocolate bars, and supplements. Through years of detoxing personally and in her practice, Risa can validate the benefits of decreasing systemic inflammation and increasing good gut health while removing toxins. Risa's expertise has been featured on Good Morning America's third hour, CBS in Los Angeles, KTLA, Good Day, and Hallmark Channel's Home and Family. FoodFrame, Diet is a Four-Letter Word, Risa's first book launched January 7, 2022. She is a frequent guest on numerous podcasts and sits on expert panels and speaking engagements from Nordstrom, Equinox, Big Canyon Country Club, Jewish Community Center and Williams-Sonoma. Was the inaugural Chair of the Move for Minds event for Maria Shriver. You can listen to Risa dive into nutrition subjects on her podcast The Diet Dilemma. Risa wrote a nutrition column for Coast Magazine online called Newport Beach Nutrition and has been published on Arianna Huffington's ThriveGlobal. Risa is a regular guest chef and presenter at Rancho La Puerta Spa.   What We Discuss In This Episode: Risa shares how she reversed Hashimoto's Disease. Risa discusses the right diet type or eating lifestyle for someone with thyroid disease, plus the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism. Risa introduced functional nutrition, which takes a holistic approach to testing thyroid function beyond just TSH. She looks at 9 markers and stool/blood tests to uncover root causes like gut health and inflammation. Risa detailed her struggle with Hashimoto's and infertility until discovering genetic mutations and gut issues were perpetuating it. She reversed it by addressing each root cause through diet and lifestyle changes over 10 years. Common symptoms of hypothyroidism were explained, like hair loss, weight gain and fatigue. Doctors often miss underlying causes by only testing TSH, whereas functional medicine tests the full thyroid panel. Gluten sensitivity is often a result of leaky gut caused by a depleted diet and toxins. Gluten pokes holes leading to food sensitivities via molecular mimicry with other foods like corn and eggs. Healing the gut is key. Risa's detox program focuses on whole foods, collagen protein, and removing triggers like sugar and gluten to cleanse the liver and reduce inflammation. Participants feel renewed and often lose 4-7 pounds without calorie counting. Risa answered questions on remotely working with clients, testing for celiac and cross-reactivities, and accommodating vegetarian/vegan diets on her detox programs. She emphasized individualized plans. Risa gives us the low-down on the  real story about gluten. Is it all hype or should people avoid it? Key Takeaways: Reversing Hashimoto's through functional medicine Symptoms of hypothyroidism Gluten sensitivity and leaky gut Risa's 14-day detox program Nutrition and autoimmune disease   Resource from Risa Groux: 10% off the RGN 14-day detox with coupon code HW10: https://rgnmarketplace.com/products/risa-groux-nutrition-detox   Connect With Risa Groux: Website:  https://www.risagrouxnutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risagrouxnutrition/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risagrouxnutrition   Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, balancing hormones, wrangling sugar gremlins,  overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, perimenopause & menopause, and much more ... so women can feel energized, healthy, and lighter, with a new sense of purpose. Website:  https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth   Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth: Grab your free call with Lynne. Want to be successful focusing on improved health & wellbeing?  Maybe you'd like to increase your energy levels, have fewer headaches reduce or maintain a healthy weight, ditch the brain fog & belly bloat. Or maybe you'd love some more strategies to help transform you into a “magnificent midlifer” who's fully energized - charged & ready to start each new day with anticipation and & joy, Or maybe you have some illness you've been facing and it's compounded by all those changes you see & feel in your body. I'd love to chat.  Contact me to schedule your FREE HEALTHY YOU Clarity Call. We'll discuss where you're at on your journey and how I can help you successfully navigate your life through this "midlife season" with grace and ease.  Schedule >>HERE

Contains Mature LanguageWelcome to the first episode of Get In Tune! A Musical Talk Show. For our inaugural episode, Cainan is joined by his best friend Amanda Pelay as they explore Cainan Grier's journey in music, from his early experiences in musicals to attending Berklee College of Music to his current roles as an artist and an educator. We start our show covering his introduction to musical theater, particularly his time at J-CAT, a theater program at the Jewish Community Center in Aventura, his involvement in various productions, and the challenges he faced balancing academics and theater. The conversation also touches on the importance of commitment, responsibility, and the value of learning and mastering skills in the performing arts. Continuing on, Cainan discusses the challenges and successes he faced, including imposter syndrome and finding his place at Berklee. Cainan also reflects on the importance of mentorship and the magic of music. The episode concludes with a discussion of the purpose of the podcast, which is to demystify the craft of music while amplifying the magic. Cainan invites listeners to visit his website to participate in the Q & A segment “Ask Asher” and submit music for the “Put Me On” playlist!TakeawaysMusic is a magical and otherworldly art form, but skill and craft are necessary to succeed!Musical theater can be a transformative experience for young performers, providing opportunities for growth and self-expression.Balancing academics and art requires discipline and time management skills.Having a diverse range of mentors can provide a well-rounded education and perspective

AJC Jerusalem director Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich shares how the IDF — and its neighbors and allies — defended Israel with remarkable success. In the early hours of April 14, sirens and explosions were heard across the Jewish state. In an unprecedented, first-ever direct attack on the Israeli people, the Iranian regime launched a wave of more than 300 drones and missiles.  Episode Lineup:  (0:40) Avital Leibovich Show Notes: Take Action: Join AJC in urging Congress to call on the EU to designate all of Hezbollah and the IRGC as terror organizations. Read AJC's Explainers on Iran: Get the Facts About Iran's Unprecedented Attack on Israel ‘Crimes Against Humanity:' Another UN Report Finds Sexual Violence by IRGC and Other Authorities in Iran; Similar to Crimes by Hamas What is Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Why is it Designated a Terror Group by the United States? Listen to AJC's People of the Pod on the Israel-Hamas War: Meet Modi Rosenfeld – the Comedian Helping the Jewish Community Laugh Again A Look Back: AJC's Award-Winning “Remembering Pittsburgh” Series Jewish College Student Leaders Share Their Blueprint for Combating Antisemitism Matisyahu's Message to His Fellow Jews and to the Israel Haters Trying to Cancel Him Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Episode Transcript: Manya Brachear Pashman:   Few of us slept well on Saturday night into Sunday knowing that Iran had launched a wave of more than 300 drones and missiles in its first ever direct attack on Israel. In the early hours of Sunday, sirens and explosions were heard across the Jewish state. Here to talk about how Israel definit itself from what many feared was inevitable, Director of AJC Jerusalem Avital Leibovich, who also serves in the Israel Defence Force Reserves.  Avital Leibovich: Thank you. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So can you share with our listeners what it was like to hear that Iran had launched this wave of missiles and drones? Did Israelis immediately pack up and head for shelters? Avital Leibovich: I think that was one of the most dramatic nights in Israel's history. You know, we're living in an era in which everything is televised and broadcasted. And when those drones have been launched from Iran, that has been broadcasted. So you can imagine millions of Israelis sitting at home, counting the hours until those drones will hit the Israeli airspace. In addition to that there was a lot of uncertainty of which type of drones we're talking about, what kind of explosives will they carry? Will they make it or not? And also, will these drones be accompanied by other weapons? So yes, there was huge concern. It was a sleepless night, sometimes between 2am until seven in the morning, Israel has been paralyzed with this unprecedented attack. Now 200 drones that have been fired at the same time to Israel. This is something that the world have never, ever experienced, there was never a country in the world that has been attacked simultaneously by 200 drones.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   Well, we also know that there were in addition to drones, there were ballistic missiles, there were cruise missiles. And we know that some of those ballistic missiles could have been fitted with nuclear warheads. And certainly, we know Iran's nuclear capability has been developing rapidly for more than a decade. Was that a concern? Avital Leibovich: Look,unlike terror groups, you know, they rely on funding of different countries, proxies and so on. Iran is a country with its own budget with its own economic means, and has been investing in technologies and procurement and development of weapons of different kinds for decades. So we saw some of the outcome of the Iranian weapons in Ukraine. When Iran sold some types of drones to Russia to hit Ukrainian civilians. We understood the capacity, the capability. And of course, Israeli intelligence followed closely the Iranian capabilities.  Now, when you have so many options, the warheads of ballistic missiles can vary. And therefore there was also uncertainty with regard to what would those ballistic missiles carry? Will they carry conventional weapons? Will they carry non conventional weapons? In addition to that, the attack came after more than six months of the war in Israel. So the level of stress and the level of uncertainty was high to begin with.  We're talking about six months in which Israel paid the heavy price of more than 600 soldiers and officers who were killed, and more than 1200 civilians. So it wasn't an isolated evening. It really came in the course of a very long war. And now, Israel is facing the big question of retaliation, yes or no, when and how? Manya Brachear Pashman:   You know, we have long talked about Israel and Iran being in a proxy war, Hamas and Hezbollah being two of those terror proxies that want to destroy Israel and are already engaged in conflict, as you've said, as you pointed out, to do just that. Yet, it really was unthinkable that Iran would dare to directly launch missiles at Israel. How did this attack change the thinking and do Israelis think it is an indication of more to come? Avital Leibovich: Israel changed its thinking twice in the last six months. The first time was October 7. Israel never believed that Palestinians who entered Israel on a daily basis from Gaza as workers, would be collaborators of Hamas and would supply them with intelligence information about communities, about homes of people, about police stations in cities and so on. So we understood that we are, we need to change the concept, the operational concept, the strategic concept as well.  And the second time was when Iran attacked Israel a few nights ago. And here for the first time, Iran shows to take a risk, and fire over 350 targets more than 60 tons of explosives at Israel from its own sovereign territory. So whether it's proportionate or not, whether it's a retaliation to something or not, this does not change the fact that this is a precedent and as a president, Israel, of course needs to change the way it reacts and it plans. I know that the cabinet has met a few times already, since the attack of Iran. And the cabinet is discussing different ways in which it could retaliate, prepare, better prepare the storages of munitions that we have. So they are different opportunities for Israel.  And one of the questions I want to ask Manya is, how is the world looking at this? Because this is not an ordinary thing. And you know, one of the statements that came out yesterday, was from the G7 ministers meetings. And I was certain that the statement will primarily include practical steps against Iran, which is not only a problem for the Middle East and Israel, but for the entire world. And one of the leading statements said that, no, we have agreed to, to convince Israel not to retaliate. And I'm thinking to myself, haven't we learned anything? Do we want to wake up in a few months and discover that Iran has turned into a country with nuclear capabilities, with five bombs with six bombs?  Now, October 7, have never would have happened if it wasn't for Iran. Hezbollah attacking Argentina, the Jewish Community Center, decades ago, and murdering a lot of Jews and diplomatic staff would not have happened if not of Iran, and a lot of terror attacks all over the world as well. So how many proofs more does the world need, in order to take concrete action concrete measures against this terror global inciter called Iran. Manya Brachear Pashman:   In addition to the United States, Israel's allies and neighbors really stepped up Saturday night, the United Kingdom, France, Jordan, they all helped down some of the drones that were headed Israel's way. But the attack undoubtedly depleted some of Israel's defenses. And so what does Israel need now from its allies, particularly, you know, in the way of action by governments in the United States and the EU? What does Israel need to make sure it can defend itself if God forbid, this happens again, or another October 7, happens again? Avital Leibovich: It's not a secret that the US and Israel are very strong strategic allies. And this has two main reasons for it. The first and maybe the most important one is the shared values that we hold between us. And the second is the mutual interests. The US needs a strong Israel in the region with strong capabilities, whether its intelligence or others. And Israel needs also a very close coordination with the US. So when we are maneuvering between these islands of terror in the region, we can work together to overcome those islands of terror. Now, in this situation, I think the coalition that work together, the countries which you mentioned, preformed an amazing, orchestrated, successful operation.  And part of it comes because Israel is now a part of CENTCOM, the central command. This is the command that actually gathers all the countries from the region. So in addition to being a part of that command, we share knowledge, technology,intelligence, we exercise together with other militaries. And this is the basis for future cooperation, like we've seen a few days ago within that coalition. So I think those steps are very important. I would say that continued US support for Israel's strength. And obviously, we did not plan to fight for so long. And such a long period of fighting demands a lot of ammunition. So the US support, both in budget, but in also resources, military resources, is critical for Israel to succeed and continue to defend its people and in the country. Manya Brachear Pashman:   My last question, Avital, kind of references what you just said a moment ago about how the world just doesn't seem to realize the global threat that is posed by Iran. Does Israel's success matter not just to Israel, but to the world at large? Avital Leibovich: You know, Israel's success is based on the air defense system that was built for decades, with Israeli technology, Israeli know how. The ability to intercept different kinds of rockets and drones is something first of all technology we shared with the US, and we work in partnership, but also comes out of a lot of investment.  Now, I believe that today in 2024, the world needs to aspire for a more stable Middle East. The Abraham Accords, was a part of that direction. And furthering and enhancing the Abraham Accords, expanding the Abraham Accords in the future, will just help the world to see a more stabilized area.  Now, Iran has to be dealt with, there is no question about that. I do expect sanctions and putting on the terror list, the Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah in its entirety, you know, Lebanon doesn't have a president for more than a year, because Hezbollah never approved the candidates, for example. So Hamas needs to be on the terror list. The Houthis need to be on the terror list, the Houthis are a problem for the world disrupting cargo movement in the Red Sea.  So these are all terror groups, proxies, with different sizes with different intensities of weapons, all imminent in one troublemaker, and that is Iran. So my expectation after a few nights ago, is that the world, the Western world, the modern Western world will gather together and take concrete steps. So we do not wake up surprised in a few months and find a nuclear Iran ready to launch the rockets with nuclear warheads and we don't know exactly where–to Europe to Israel, elsewhere in the world. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Well, Avital, I'm glad you're safe. Thank you so much for joining us.  Avital Leibovich: Thank you for the opportunity and am yisrael chai.

Nick Haines, Micheal Mahoney, Brian Ellison, Dana Wright and Eric Wesson discuss the public and political reactions to the stadium tax failure including comments from Marny Sherman, the recent shooting near Shake Shake on the Plaza, the anniversaries of the Ralph Yarl and Jewish Community Center shootings, the ransomware attack on Jackson County government and student loan forgiveness.

Este domingo tendremos un programa especial con la reconocida Psicólogo Clínico,  Dra. Edith Shiro, especializada en crecimiento postraumático. La Dra. Edith Shiro, cofundó el Centro de Trauma y Resiliencia (Centro TR) y es autora consumada de "El regalo inesperado del trauma: el camino hacia el crecimiento postraumático". Graduada de la Universidad Católica de Venezuela (UCAB) con maestría y doctorado de la Universidad Yeshiva en Nueva York. Además, perfeccionó su experiencia con una especialización postdoctoral en Terapia de Pareja y Familia en el Instituto Ackerman para la Familia y un Programa Internacional de Estudios de Trauma de la Universidad de Nueva York. ​ Con un profundo énfasis en el trauma, el trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT), el crecimiento postraumático (PTG), la resiliencia y el crecimiento derivado del trauma, Edith  ha realizado importantes contribuciones. Reconocida con el Premio Mujer Hispana de Distinción 2018, participa activamente en organizaciones como The World Happiness Foundation, Greater Miami Jewish Federation y Jewish Community Center. Su influencia  se extiende más allá de su práctica privada, con compromisos como experta invitada en transmisiones de medios nacionales, incluidos Univisión, Despierta América, EL News Café, Telemundo, Un Nuevo Día, Primer Impacto, Factores de Poder, El Venezolano TV, , Mega TV,  NY1, entre otros. Su experiencia también es evidente en sus contribuciones a conferencias, talleres y publicaciones en periódicos y revistas, solidificando su posición como una figura respetada en psicología clínica. Además de sus numerosos logros, la Dra. Edith Shiro ha participado activamente en diversos eventos literarios y académicos. En particular, fue una parte distinguida de la Feria del Libro de Miami 2023 y de la Conferencia Wonderland, donde compartió sus conocimientos y experiencia en psicología clínica, trauma y resiliencia. Además, la Dra. Shiro ha recibido un reconocimiento notable por su trabajo innovador, habiendo sido honrada con el Premio a la Innovación en Ciencia en 2022 y el Premio Internacional del Libro Latino en 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamara-kassab/support

This episode features an in-depth interview with John Wilson, Director of Cultural Arts at the Jewish Community Center, who details the festival's offerings, including a special segment on Israeli student filmmakers impacted by terrorist attacks. Wilson also sheds light on his role as a fight director in theater, emphasizing safety and the illusion of violence on stage. The conversation extends to other cultural arts programs at the J, including the youth theater program, book festival, and the new Jewish theater, underlining the significance of local arts in fostering community and human connection. The episode concludes with amusing discussions encapsulating a mix of informative and entertaining content.[00:00] Kickoff: The Jewish Film Festival & A Warm Welcome[00:40] Catching Up: Weather, Sports, and Beach Etiquette[02:37] Diving Into Stage Combat with John Wilson[06:33] Exploring the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival[14:07] The Art of Film Selection and Festival Insights[25:59] Surf's Up: John Wilson's Adventures in Hawaii[27:51] Navigating to the Venue: Directions and Address[28:28] Showcasing the Film Festival: Highlights and Themes[28:53] Exploring Jewish Heritage Through Film: The Catskills Documentary[31:20] Romance Takes Center Stage: Love Stories at the Festival[33:14] The Cultural Impact: Celebrating Human Connection Through Film[36:43] Curating the Festival: Selection Process and Committee Insights[40:15] Behind the Scenes: Managing Multiple Cultural Programs[42:05] The Artistic Community in St. Louis: A Hub for Creativity[42:56] Celebrating Success: Awards and Recognition[45:05] Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Festival DetailsTheatre in St. Louis | New Jewish Theatre | The J - St. LouisSt. Louis Jewish Book Festival - St. Louis JCCYouth Theatre - St. Louis JCCFilm Festival Schedule - St. Louis JCCThis is Season 7! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com#jewishfilmfestival #jewishfilmfestivalstlouis #stlouisjewishfilmfestival #filmmaking #filmdirector #october7 #stagecombat #thej #jewishcommunitycenter

In this episode of Kansas City MomCast, we are tackling youth sports culture and how it's affecting our kids. We discuss the change in the youth sports culture over time, the potential mental health repercussions of intense competition and expectations, and what we can do as parents sitting in the stands. Discussing this topic with us are Dr. Raelene Knolla, Vice President of Population Health at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, and Donease Smith, Executive Director for Administration at the Urban Youth Academy. “Not Good Enough," the documentary that was a partnership between the Kansas City Royals and Blue Cross Blue Shield is available to stream for free by clicking here. For additional information, content, and resources, visit shutoutthestigma.com Meet Donease Smith Donease Smith is the Executive Director for Administration at the Urban Youth Academy (UYA). She has vast experience in the athletics, administration, and youth development spaces – most recently with La Salle University as Chief of Staff for Intercollegiate Athletics where she helped transform internal operations within the department. Prior to joining La Salle University, Donease served in dual roles at the University of Kansas as the Assistant Athletic Director for Team Operations for Olympic Sports and the Director of Basketball Operations for Women's Basketball. At KU, she helped to create a Women's Mentorship Program – providing female employees a space to learn from, engage and support one another. Previously, Donease worked in Basketball Operations at the University of Memphis, Kansas State University and the Detroit Shock in the WNBA. She also spent time as a high school teacher and coach in the Kansas City area. At the UYA, Donease will provide leadership, direction and support for the UYA and will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence and implementing the vision, mission and strategy of the Academy. She was a three-year letter winner for the women's basketball team at Central Missouri State University (now called the University of Central Missouri), where she was named honorable mention all-conference three-straight seasons. Donease is originally from Sedalia, Missouri where she was inducted into the Smith-Cotton High School Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014. Follow Donease on Instagram. Meet Dr. Raelene Knolla Dr. Raelene Knolla is the Vice President of Population Health at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC). In this role, she provides leadership of the medical policy, clinical operations with our utilization and care management teams, community health, behavioral health, quality, and accreditation teams. She is responsible for providing physician advice to help manage and improve the health of Blue KC members. Dr. Knolla also served as the Medical Director for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Kansas Medical Center.  Dr. Knolla received a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration/ Management from Rockhurst University, and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Florida State University. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Connect with Dr. Knolla on LinkedIn. What We're Loving In Kansas City Sports at the J Sarah's family has enjoyed the low-key and love-of-the-game focus of the Jewish Community Center's sports programs. Youth and teens are offered introductory, instructional, and competitive sports options. Whether you want a pick up game of pickleball, or an organized basketball, soccer or softball league, The J has something for everyone. Sports Apparel and Equipment on the Thrift Megan refuses to pay retail prices on a pair of cleats that will be worn for one season. She heads to KC Grow Co. in Olathe for all of her kids' soccer shorts, cleats,

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity JournalGet Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio ExclusivesIn today's episode, I talk with Ken Cook, Dr. Elizabeth Boham, and Maggie Ward about toxin exposures all around us and how to remove toxins from our bodies.Ken Cook is the president and co-founder of the Environmental Working Group (EWG). He is widely recognized as one of the environmental community's most prominent and influential critics of industrial agriculture and the nation's broken approach to protecting families and children from toxic substances. Under Cook's leadership, the EWG has pioneered the use of digital technologies to empower American families with easy-to-use, science-driven tools to help reduce their exposure to potentially harmful ingredients in food, drinking water, cosmetics, and other household products. Capitol Hill's closely read newspaper The Hill regularly lists Cook in its annual roster of Washington's top lobbyists, writing that Cook's “influence spans the country” and calling EWG “the tip of the green movement's spear.”Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing.Maggie Ward, MS, RD, LDN, is the Nutrition Director at The UltraWellness Center. Maggie holds a master's degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University which focuses on using whole foods for holistic Nutrition Therapy. In addition, she completed her requirements to become a registered dietitian at Westchester Medical Center in NY. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center team in 2008, Maggie worked at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York providing nutrition counseling to children and families dealing with HIV. She also taught at the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan and other sites throughout New York City, teaching nutritionally focused cooking classes for children and adults. Much of her focus is on food allergies, digestive disorders, inflammatory conditions, pediatrics, and sports nutrition.This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and ButcherBox.Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.ButcherBox is giving new members FREE ground beef for LIFE with their first order. Visit butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alessandra “Alex” Sachs is originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, but grew up in the US and France. In 1993, she moved back to Brazil and pursued an undergraduate degree in Physical Education at FEFISA. She followed with a Master's degree in Sports Psychology at UNIFMU, where she worked under Brazil's top Sports Psychology, Dr. Regina Brandao. In 2000, her Master's thesis was published at the Sports Psychology World Conference in Skiathos, Greece. She met Dr. Darren Treasure and Dr. Cristina Versari at the conference and in 2001 was invited to be a doctoral candidate at Arizona State University under the guidance of Dr. Treasure. Unfortunately, a year later Dr. Treasure left the university and Alex transferred to San Diego University of Interactive Studies under the leadership Of Dr. Versari.Alex played professional soccer for 11 years on the Brazilian Women's National Team. She has a silver medal from the 2004 Olympic Games and a gold medal from the 2007 Pan American Games. She was inducted into the Brazilian Soccer Hall of Fame in 2005. Alex worked at the Jewish Community Center for 11 years, was a program manager for Playworks Arizona for 3 years and now works for the Scottsdale Police Department as the Crime Prevention Police Aide for the Via Linda District.Elissa Nowacki has worked with children most of her life, starting in her early teens, babysitting the neighborhood kids. She worked with the YMCA after school programs in high school and while getting her teaching degree from ASU. She spent many summers working at residential summer camps in the mountains of Prescott AZ and the Pocono Hills in Pennsylvania. She started teaching in Maryvale in 1996 and spent the next 20 years at the same school. She spent most of her years teaching 5th grade. In 2016, she stepped into a new role as an instructional coach. In 2018 she started on her School Administrator journey! She loves her current school community and hopes to be able to serve there for many years.

Serving the community is a mission of the Jewish Community Center, and that goes beyond the Jewish community. Vince has his piece speaking with Heidi Gould from the JCC food pantry. Heidi talks about the thousands the JCC food pantry has helped regardless of background or religion. It is indeed all about community at the JCC.

Today, we are witnessing the emergence of hatred targeted at numerous religious groups. It defies logic, since the basis of all religion is love, isn't it? Ronald Reagan, a man of private yet devout faith, respected all religions and this time of the year, honored the celebration of Hanukkah. He deeply revered the lighting of the Menorah. And he empathized with Soviet Refusniks who were prohibited and punished for practicing their Jewish traditions. So in December 1983, 40 years ago, Ronald Reagan travelled to the Jewish Community Center in Rockville, Maryland to attend a Menorah lighting. And he delivered touching, inspiring remarks. But in our opinion, these words should echo throughout the land today, throughout America and across the globe.

We start off with some heavy lifting as Mark Shapiro, President & CEO of the Jewish Community Center joins the program to talk about the rally for Israel in D.C. tomorrow. We also get into the AmFam stadium vote planned for this week. And 40 years in comedy for Dobie Maxwell who joins us live in studio!

SONI CASTLEBERRY and her husband, Brad, moved to Louisville just after they married over 50 years ago. The Fellowship of Reconciliation was one of the first groups in which they were involved while raising their daughters, Kendra and Kara. Soni worked at The Courier-Journal and The Louisville Times as a copy clerk, re-writer, and reporter in the court system in the 1970s. She resigned so she could advocate for justice issues of concern to her. Using her educational background in journalism and public relations, Soni worked in non-profit organizations related to housing, homelessness, older adults, domestic violence, elder abuse and neglect, mental illness, children's services, and fair trade. Soni spent her last five years prior to her 2020 retirement starting and working in Writing for You, primarily a grant-writing business she initiated with two friends. Soni has been an active member of Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church since 1988 and served in a variety of capacities. Since its origins in a youth Sunday school class in 2018, she has been involved in the Gun Violence Prevention Team which has grown to include people from various faith and community groups. Guns to Gardens Louisville is a part of that effort and Soni serves as one of its spokespersons. CRAIG KAVIAR Sculptor and Blacksmith, Craig Kaviar has been producing forged iron and bronze sculpture, architectural elements and furniture in Louisville, KY since 1985. Kaviar is an alumnus of Tufts University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and has studied at the Boston Museum School. Kaviar has been passionately making metalwork for over 30 years in the inferno of Kaviar Forge. Craig not only works with glowing hot températures to shape unyielding materials, he also shares this mystical experience by teaching others. The primary forge where Craig heats metal to 3,000 degrees has been converted to run on waste vegetable oil. Neighborhood restaurants kindly provide him with fuel to help reduce the forge's carbon footprint while allowing him to produce high quality work. His public artworks include a bronze sculpture in front of the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts; five-foot-high bronze door handles at the entrance of the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft; gates and grills at First Unitarian Church and Christ Church Cathedral; the Holocaust memorial at Temple Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom and pool gates at the Jewish Community Center; all in Louisville. He is also represented in many private collections throughout the United States.

     In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Heather Smith. As the Chief Visionary Officer, Heather is paving the way for a new generation of storytelling. Heather Smith's love for storytelling was born when she found herself creating Holocaust remembrance exhibits that traveled to Jewish Community Centers across the country and even to the United Nations. She believed the stories of Holocaust survivors were so important to capture for generations to come that she began to reimagine the storytelling experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI). She saw video as the new medium for human interaction long before we even had FaceTime. She knew the next wave of communication was going to be through video. With a passion for the project, Heather set out to create Conversa, the AI engine that drives the StoryFile platform where people can talk to a pre-recorded video as if the individual is there in front of them.   Learn more and connect with Heather Smith by visiting her on   Website : www.storyfile.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyfile/     Be sure to follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/to_growth on Facebook: facebook.com/Road2Growth   Subscribe to our podcast across the web: https://www.theenriquezgroup.com/blog Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Cdmacc iTunes: https://apple.co/2F4zAcn Castbox: http://bit.ly/2F4NfQq Google Play: http://bit.ly/2TxUYQ2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA?view_as=subscriber   If you are looking to be a Guest on Podcasts please click below  https://kitcaster.com/rtg/  For any San Diego Real Estate Questions Please Follow Us at web: www.TheEnriquezGroup.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA or Call : 858 -345 - 7829 Recently reduced properties in San Diego County * Click **** bit.ly/3cbT65C **** Here* ****************************************************************************

"Connectivity is so important – no matter what age.” - Amy Jewell   A recent study showed that 2 in 5 Americans haven't made a new friend in five years due to shyness or introversion. Even more, another study revealed that the loneliness rate in America has doubled since the 1980s. That number has now reached 40 percent of adults in America, and some experts believe the “real number” may be a lot higher than that. During today's episode, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Amy Jewell from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City to share the multitude of ways their organization is helping to address the loneliness and mental health crisis for all ages. Amy will share why connection and relationships make all the difference in the world when we're going through challenges – saying that she can see relationships building everywhere you look at the YMCA. She will also explain why creating friendships can be a powerful form of therapy for kids and how some of their longest and lifelong friendships begin at the Y.  About Today's Guest:  Amy Jewell joined the YMCA of Greater Kansas City as the Senior Vice President of Operations in April 2023. She provides operations leadership for 11 of the Greater Kansas City Y Centers and their programs, including membership, healthy living, aquatics, youth, and family. Jewell has more than 15 years of experience in operations leadership at organizations including the Joplin YMCA in Joplin, Missouri; the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, Kansas; Central Florida YMCA in Orlando, Floraida; and the City of Mount Dora, Florida. Most recently, she was a consultant facilitating partnerships between public and private sector clients to meeting community needs in Boca Raton, Florida.  Mentioned in the Episode:  YMCA of Greater Kansas City  YMCA locations around the U.S. 

On the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we sat down with the director, Brian Baldwin, and the co-book writer/composer Ray Hoese, to talk about their new work Finding Helena. We discussed the incredible story this show tells, the origins behind it, and learned what inspires these great artists as well. This is such a powerful production that we are so honored to have gotten in on the ground floor of. Be sure you see it if you can, and be sure to tune in for this great conversation!Finding HelenaJuly 30th at 2:30pm & 6:30pm@ Jewish Community Center in San Antonio, TexasTickets and more information is available at findinghelenamusical.comAnd be sure to follow their show to stay up to date on all it's future productions:findinghelenamusical.comAnd visit their GoFundMe page and, if you are able to, donate to help this production continue to thrive:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-get-Finding-Helena-to-Broadway

Candace Bazemore and Gabby Leon Spatt, authors of the award-winning children's book Shabbat and Sunday Dinner, are traveling to Washington, D.C. this week to help AJC, the National Urban League, and ADL relaunch the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations. Together with Dov Wilker, AJC's Director of Black-Jewish Relations, they discuss what can be accomplished through building stronger bridges between the Black and Jewish communities and how our diversity is a source of connection, not division. More on the authors: Bazemore and Leon Spatt are members of AJC Atlanta's Black/Jewish Coalition. They are also participants of AJC's Project Understanding, which is a signature achievement of the coalition. *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC.  Episode Lineup:  (0:40) Candace Bazemore and Gabby Leon Spatt Show Notes: Listen: Meet 3 Women Who are Driving Change in the Middle East Watch: Learn more about the Congressional Black-Jewish Caucus relaunch Learn: Launch of Congressional Black-Jewish Caucus (2019) Project Understanding Shabbat and Sunday Dinner by Candace Bazemore and Gabby Leon Spatt Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, tag us on social media with #PeopleofthePod, and hop onto Apple Podcasts to rate us and write a review, to help more listeners find us. __ Transcript of Interview with Candace Bazemore and Gabby Leon Spatt: Manya Brachear Pashman: This week, American Jewish Committee is helping to relaunch the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida will join some new House leaders including Congressman Wesley Hunt of Texas and Congresswoman Nikema Williams of Georgia. The caucus aims to raise awareness of sensitivities in both the Black and Jewish communities, combat stereotypes, and showcase commonalities. And with us this week to talk about their efforts to do the same are Candace Bazemore and Gabby Leon Spatt, co-authors of the children's book Shabbat and Sunday Dinner, which was honored with the Award of Excellence from the Religion Communicators Council. Both are members of the Black/Jewish Coalition and participants in AJC's Project Understanding, a biannual weekend of dialogue to develop understanding and friendships between leaders of the Black and Jewish communities. Our guest host this week is Dov Wilker, AJC's Director of Black Jewish Relations. Dov, the mic is yours. Dov Wilker: Thank you, Manya. Candace and Gabby, welcome to People of the Pod. Candace Bazemore: Thank you. We're excited to be here. Gabby Leon Spatt: It's a great opportunity. We're really excited to chat with you.  Dov Wilker:   Well, wonderful, we're just gonna jump right on in. And so I'm curious, Gabby, Candace, how did y'all meet? And how did you go from being friends to co-authors? Gabby Leon Spatt: Candace and I are both transplants to Atlanta, growing up in Florida, Virginia, both moving here for college or after college. And our original meeting actually was through the Junior League of Atlanta. We served on a committee together and launched a leadership program that was trading opportunities for Junior League members. But when we really met and realized how much we really adore each other, love each other, learn from each other, was from our shared experience of both attending Project Understanding, which is a program of Atlanta's AJC office, the Black-Jewish Coalition. And once we realized we both had that experience, our conversations changed, our friendship deepened, we really had the opportunity to share to learn to have meaningful conversations. And one day, we were planning an alumni event for Project Understanding participants, and we kind of talked about writing a book. And I'll let Candace share a little bit more about that. Candace Bazemore: Yeah, well, first of all, knowing how we met is like a very cool thing, because it just showcases some of the great ways that Atlanta already has great systems and organizations in place to help people look for ways to build across different community lines. I probably would have never met Gabby otherwise, which means that the book that we wrote together would have never happened. And the way the book came about was actually really cool. During the pandemic, we got tapped to help be on a planning committee for the Project Understanding's alumni New Year's Day brunch, which was going to be virtual, since no one could go anywhere, because of COVID. In the middle of one of the planning sessions, actually, at the start of one of the planning sessions, we were waiting for the two guys to join, of course, all the ladies got on first. And... Dov Wilker:   I take offense to that.  Candace Bazemore: It's fine. It's okay. It's true, though. And so we were discussing what we were planning on having for the brunch, because we were encouraging everyone to find a traditional meal to have for the brunch so people could be eating and talking, even though we couldn't be in the same place. And Gabby shared, she was going to have bagels and lox and I said chicken and waffles. But I didn't know like, what's bagels and lox? And we're like, Wouldn't it be a great idea to share recipes as a way to unite people? And then that led to us to kind of discussing like, you know, well, there's tons of recipe books out there. But what if we tried to get people earlier to start thinking about it. And so that's how we got to the idea of a children's book.  Dov Wilker:   Wait, I have to ask, have either of you written a children's book before? Gabby Leon Spatt: Definitely not, no. Candace Bazemore: No, this is our first children's book. I've written a ton of blogs. Dov Wilker:   Have you ever written a book before? Candace Bazemore: No, not since being like a little, no. Everybody does, like young authors or something like that in school, but not a book book. This is our first. Gabby Leon Spatt: We like stretch projects. We like to try new things in between taking care of our friends, our families, our full time jobs, you know. Dov Wilker:   You've got boundless energy, the two of you.  Gabby Leon Spatt: Yes we do. Dov Wilker:   What do you hope that readers are gonna gain from the book? I mean, in the year or so since it's been released, what's been the response? Gabby Leon Spatt: The experience, the stories we hear, I mean, I'll be sitting in a meeting, and somebody says, I read that book to my granddaughter, and it's the only one she wants to read now, and she just took so much away from it. But for us, I think the big picture is when you open your stomach at a dinner table, there's a way to start to open your heart and your mind. And Candace and I have shared so many life events together, holiday dinners, Shabbat dinners, Sunday dinners, just real times, where we've had that opportunity to kind of dive in and when you taste something new or something different, and you're at someone's home or their family member cooks it–there's always a story that goes behind it.  And that's really the inspiration of this book is that the dinner table is a special place that brings people, ideas, and cultures together. And we thought, how do we tell this story, and the story was about telling our own family traditions, and what we typically do when we celebrate a Friday night Shabbat dinner, or a Sunday dinner.  And so the characters, you know, are loosely mirrored after us and our families, and what the dinner means to us. And so the story follows two friends through their class presentations, as they learn more about each other's family traditions. And the hope is that the book introduces readers to other cultures and communities, and that we pique some interest in learning about other traditions. And the book is a great, you know, conversation starter, not just for children, but even for adults who maybe haven't had some of those unique experiences. For us, it was really important to be able to tell them more than just the story within the book. But we tell a little bit of the history of Black-Jewish relations. And we also have a page that is continuing the conversation. Dov Wilker:   I'm curious, Candace, has that been your experience as well, I mean, you sit in a meeting, and someone tells you about the book that they've read that their grandchild only wants to only wants to read that, or you got another story?  Candace Bazemore: Yeah, actually, I have a couple of stories like that, I actually had an opportunity to speak at a children's center here in Virginia. And the kids were so excited, they were sharing their family dinner traditions, and things like that. So that was very cool that came from the book reading. And we've had, I was actually in a meeting last night and a program associated with AJC, and we were all talking about some plans for a program for young people. And one of the organizers mentioned about our book, and two of the people in the meeting had the book that they read to their young kids. And that's their favorite book. So it was like, very cool. I was like, Oh, my god, yeah, that's great.  But one of the coolest things, I'm in a friend's group with Gabby and some other black and Jewish women. And one of the members, when we first launched the book, she ordered it on Amazon, and it got delivered to her neighbor's house by accident. And she had never met the neighbor, the neighbor just opened, because of course, it was during the pandemic,  the height of everybody getting Amazon orders. And so she just was like, Oh, this must be my order. She opens it up. It's a book, she doesn't know what it is. But it's, you know, the cover was inviting, she opened it up, she read the whole book, and then she put it back in the envelope with a personal note to our friend, and said, hey, you know, I got this book by mistake, I was really excited and really love this story. The images inside, the message, and I read some of the questions at the end. I'd love to get together with you over dinner, to talk more about it, because I'd love to learn more about your community. So that's how she became friends with her neighbor through the book. So it's very cool.  Dov Wilker:   That's really an incredible story for so many reasons. So this Thursday, July 13, AJC's marking the relaunch of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, where the two of you will be sharing your story. What do you hope our nation's leaders will gain from hearing about your experience? Gabby Leon Spatt: So we're really excited to be at the relaunch of the Congressional Caucus. I think, for us, the hope is for people to know that this work is happening, these communities are engaging already, revisiting the past, this is not a new relationship. This is one that is rooted in many, many, many years of friendship, of teaching, of learning. And it's still happening. It's just maybe happening, you know, in a new way. I hope that we're able to inspire those that are in the room, including the congressmen and the congresswomen to really make this part of the agenda, to really celebrate the relationship and show the impact we can make and that we are making. Dov Wilker:   I love that. I couldn't agree more. So the goals of the caucus are to raise awareness, provide resources and unite black and Jewish, and black-Jewish communities to combat hate and stereotypes. How do you think the caucus can achieve that? Big picture here. Candace Bazemore: First of all, it's a great question. I'm gonna give you a little bit of background about myself. And the fact that I actually was in college, a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation congressional intern. So I spent a summer working on the hill, in Congressman Scott, Robert C. Scott's office, Bobby Scott, from the Third District of Virginia. And it was very cool to see some of the great things they were doing to help shape young minds and future leaders. And I think that the caucus and the role of congressional leaders and just leadership in general requires you to look at ways to unite and to get your constituents and your communities that you touch, to look for ways to work together.  I mean, the goal of a congressperson is to take their district and help make it better. I know in recent years, we've seen leadership go in the wrong direction. But these leaders have the opportunity to build bridges instead of tear them down. And so they can be the catalyst for change in their communities, they have the ability to direct resources and to direct attention, as well as to put their time on these topics. So they're already doing it by obviously relaunching the program and the caucus. And so the next step is then to empower their constituents to start these dialogues, start these conversations. And, and I think this gives them a reason, and also the organizations that they touch, a reason to start looking for ways to unite these communities. Dov Wilker:   Excellent. So, you know, I want to take it a little more local, before we go back to the macro national level. Can you tell us more about your experience with Project Understanding? So for those that don't know, our listeners, AJC's Atlanta office has been running this, Marvin C. Goldstein Project Understanding Black Jewish retreat, every other year, since 1990-ish. We bring together 18 black and Jewish and some black-Jewish leaders to be a part of the conversation. So 36, in total. For 24 hours of intense dialogue. So I'm wondering if you could tell us a little bit more about that experience for you. And if you've been involved since then, beyond writing this book together, and I think Candace, you even referenced a new initiative that you're a part of, so I was wondering, if you could share a little bit more about that, too. Gabby Leon Spatt: Yes. So, you know, I mentioned earlier, the retreat was just eye opening, really moving. You know, I grew up, the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, we were told, you always love everybody. The idea in my family of not liking somebody just because of their skin color, or their culture or their religion. It just didn't exist. And I don't know that I noticed, you know, growing up, I was already kind of doing some of this work.  And I had a mentor of mine in college, who was my Greek advisor. And we talked a lot about black and Jewish relations at the time, he asked me to make him, challah French toast because he always associated challah with Jewish. And I said, Sure. And I went to church with him, actually, here in Atlanta, we were here for a conference. And, you know, it just kind of happened authentically. And coming to Atlanta and getting connected with AJC, and the Black-Jewish Coalition. And then Project Understanding. I think I realized how powerful the experiences I had in the past were, and this just felt like home for me. And it's also, Dov, it's incredible to see how you've invested more into the program and opened it up to a generation above, reaching 40 to 55 year olds, but also this year, launching a high school program. And so I think the impact of the retreat, that happens immediately, but also has a long lasting impact, we've really been able to make change within the Atlanta community. Dov Wilker:   Candace, how about for you? Candace Bazemore: Yeah. Well, you know, first of all, Gabby touched on all the things that are dear to my heart about, you know, what we've learned along the way in our journey together. I kind of like listening to her talk about some of the programs were a part of. I mean, to see people from Project Understanding, the Black Jewish Coalition at events for the United Way or for the Junior League. I recently hosted a fundraiser for the Amario's Art Academy, which was a sneaker ball to help this, this program that helps young kids connect with arts and art opportunities that they wouldn't normally have, because they don't have the access to afford expensive art programs. And to have Gabby and her husband show up and have such a great time, and other people from other programs that were associated. So it's great to see how much the community building how it blends across everything that helps the community grow and be more diverse. And she even mentioned the the team program, through Project Understanding, it's the Black Jewish Teen Initiative is what it's called. So applications are open for this great program where the teens get to participate, they're high school juniors and seniors from across Greater Atlanta, coming together to learn about, black Jewish relationships, to learn about, like the impact of racism, antisemitism, to learn about diversity within the black and Jewish communities. So I mean, I'm just super excited about some of the things that have come from these programs. And, and the fact that we're more forward thinking. So the idea of the book is a way to get in front of young minds, the idea of this program is to get in front of teen minds, the Project Understanding traditional program is for those emerging leaders. And now the new programs that are for people who maybe weren't around when these programs existed to instill, learn and build communities as they get older. We're looking at the whole life of people, how do you build relationships your whole life, so that those communities when you need them already there, you already know someone you can pick up the phone and say, Hey, how do I do this? What's the best way to do this? Or I made a mistake? How do I improve? How do I correct this? By having these relationships, there's more opportunity for grace. So, you know, gaps may happen, mistakes can happen. But if you have relationships, you have something that you can, dip into and say, Hey, how do we do things better? How do we do things differently?  Gabby Leon Spatt: I think it's also, you know, special to point out, we're one story, we're one outcome, right? There have been other individuals who have participated in Project understanding, who have started a barbecue team at the Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival, which happens to be the largest kosher barbecue festival in the entire country. And that, you know, became a learning experience, just for themselves to be on the team, you had to go through Project Understanding, you know, and there's this cultural experience of explaining what kosher meat is. And you don't want to put extra salt in the rub, because it's already salted right. And when you like, the, you know, the barbecue, that has to be after Shabbat on sundown on Saturday, and the mashgiach has to light it. And then it's like, Who is that, right? And so the stuff that's happening in our community is so authentic, it just is happening, and it's so nice to see people just wanting to learn and continue the conversation past just the retreat. Dov Wilker:   I can also share that as an attendee of the BBQ Festival. It's not just that they're there together,they're grilling good meat. It's a very tasty experience to attend. Alright, so one final question. What are ways that we can highlight the positive worker interactions between our two communities? Candace Bazemore: Well, that's a great question. I always say the best way to highlight it is to ask people to share their individual stories. And me being a digital person, definitely utilize social media in order to get the word out about the ways that you know you're working together. If you're in a room with someone who doesn't look like you, and you're working on these tough problems and coming up with great solutions. share a post about that, encourage someone else to do that, too. If you have an event coming up, invite someone else out to come with it, that normally wouldn't be in the room. So I don't know how many times me and Gabby have been the only ones of us in a room before. A great example. I was in town during the great challah bake. And 300 Jewish women at the-was it at the Bernie Marcus center?  Gabby Leon Spatt: Yes, the Jewish Community Center.  Candace Bazemore: Jewish Community Center. Yeah. And so I was the only black woman or maybe one or two in the whole room?  Gabby Leon Spatt: It was just you. Candace Bazemore: It was just me, okay. And was having a good old time making some challah bread. Because challah's my thing. Obviously, Gabby has shown me how to make challah bread. So I'm actually pretty good at it. She's getting good at deep fried cornbread as a matter of fact as well.  Gabby Leon Spatt: Oh it's so good. I think it's opportunities like this, being able to be invited to share your story. And I think the caucus is really going to highlight a lot of what is happening across the country already, and give, you know, local advocates on the ground doing the work the opportunity to shine and to tell their story, because I think more than anything, storytelling is impactful, and it hits, at people's hearts and people's minds, and in our case, people's stomachs. Dov Wilker:   Well, thank you, Gabby, and Candice, Candice and Gabby, we are so grateful for the book that you've written for the delicious food, that you're helping to inspire being made across this beautiful country, and to your participation in the relaunch of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish relations.  Candace Bazemore: Thank you. Dov.  Gabby Leon Spatt: Thanks. Manya Brachear Pashman: If you missed last week's episode, tune in for an exclusive conversation between three women leading transformation in the Middle East and AJC Abu Dhabi Program Director Reva Gorelick onstage at AJC Global Forum 2023 in Tel Aviv.  

Migraines affect one in five women. A migraine is a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It's often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. (Mayo Clinic) Join us as we learn more with Dr. Laurel Short, nurse practitioner from Sunflower Medical in Roeland Park as we discuss the basics of migraines, genetic components, new medications and treatment, and resources for those who suffer. Meet Dr. Laurel Short Dr. Laurel Short is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Sunflower Medical in Roeland Park, Kansas. She earned her undergraduate degree in Nursing from Luther College and a master's degree in Nursing from the University of Kansas. She completed her Doctor of Nursing degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City with an emphasis on self-management for chronic migraine. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine. Laurel is currently the president of the Kansas Advance Practice Nurse Association, and she is an active leader with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals. Outside of the office, you will find her training for triathlon and running events and spectating activities for her two young children. Connect with Laurel on Instagram or at Sunflower Medical. Access her Migraine Tool Kit here. What We're Loving In Kansas City Pickleball Sarah and her family have gotten into pickleball! Sarah has played at the Jewish Community Center, and we have no shortage of fun places to play in KC. Bike Camp through JCPRD Megan's son just completed the Adventures in Biking Camp and cannot say enough positive things! This may be setting the bar high, but her five year old learned how to ride on two wheels in just a day — crazy! They offer year round classes through Buddy Pegs.  Definitely add this camp to your list when sign up time rolls around!   Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!        

Migraines affect one in five women. A migraine is a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It's often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. (Mayo Clinic) Join us as we learn more with Dr. Laurel Short, nurse practitioner from Sunflower Medical in Roeland Park as we discuss the basics of migraines, genetic components, new medications and treatment, and resources for those who suffer. Meet Dr. Laurel Short Dr. Laurel Short is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Sunflower Medical in Roeland Park, Kansas. She earned her undergraduate degree in Nursing from Luther College and a master's degree in Nursing from the University of Kansas. She completed her Doctor of Nursing degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City with an emphasis on self-management for chronic migraine. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine. Laurel is currently the president of the Kansas Advance Practice Nurse Association, and she is an active leader with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals. Outside of the office, you will find her training for triathlon and running events and spectating activities for her two young children. Connect with Laurel on Instagram or at Sunflower Medical. Access her Migraine Tool Kit here. What We're Loving In Kansas City Pickleball Sarah and her family have gotten into pickleball! Sarah has played at the Jewish Community Center, and we have no shortage of fun places to play in KC. Bike Camp through JCPRD Megan's son just completed the Adventures in Biking Camp and cannot say enough positive things! This may be setting the bar high, but her five year old learned how to ride on two wheels in just a day — crazy! They offer year round classes through Buddy Pegs.  Definitely add this camp to your list when sign up time rolls around!   Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!        

As we hit summer this week, it's a great time for baseball camp. And it's a great time to pick up our bimonthly chat with C You In The Major Leagues Founder and Executive Chair Dayton Moore. This was recorded during our ninth annual C You In The Major Leagues Baseball Camp at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City.This week we chat with Dayton about his old friend Rusty Kuntz, who was one of our camp instructors, the art of scouting, C You At Topgolf, his gig with the Texas Rangers, and much more.LINKS:For more information about the C-10 Mentoring & Leadership program for high school students, visit our website.To make a financial gift to give students life-changing one-on-one mentoring, visit our secure donation page.For all episodes of the C-10 podcast and ways you can listen, click here.If you'd like to make a comment, have a suggestion for a future guest, or your company would like to help underwrite this podcast, please visit our contact page.

Whether you identify as religious or not, there's little room for doubt that many of us millennial parents were heavily influenced by religious philosophy in our youth and continue to question it in our adulthood. While it's a straighforward commandment on its face, "Honor Thy Mother and Father" can be complicated if your relationship with your parents was strained, challenging, or abusive. In this very special episode of Look Ma' No Hands, I'm sitting down with my very own Rabbi, Rabbi Mendel Mintz, to ask about the sixth commandment, the future of human beings in the face of AI, and why free speech is so important. To learn more about Rabbi Mintz and the Jewish Community Center in Aspen, visit jccaspen.com.

Jake talks about intermittent fasting, buying candy, and working out at the Jewish Community Center.

The 95th Academy Awards will be presented this Sunday in Los Angeles, and at least a couple Coloradans are up for an Oscar. But why not more? And why are so many theaters closing across the metro area? To help celebrate the biggest week in Hollywood, producer Paul Karolyi and newsletter editor Adrian González are surveying the local film landscape, from big changes that could be coming to our state film incentive program to the recent string of theater closings to the secret Canadians who saved The Mayan. Are you going to be watching the Oscar's on Sunday? Join the official City Cast Denver Oscar's Pick ‘Em Pool and see how your predictions stack up against Paul and Adrian's. Sign up and make your picks here.  This episode was recorded on location at the Jewish Community Center during their Tzedakah 4 Kids fundraiser supporting the JCC's ESL and summer programming. If you'd like to support those programs, you can make a donation here: https://www.jccdenver.org/tzedakah-4-kids/ We discussed the new Denver Arts & Venues/CineFe study on the local film and TV industry and the recent Regal and Elvis Cinemas closings.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Follow us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Or instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Hey Girl Friday Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein came to Buffalo in the Fall of 2008 to serve as the rabbi of Temple Sinai, now called Congregation Shir Shalom. He brings warmth, creativity, and compassion to the role of synagogue rabbi. A trained chaplain and gifted teacher, he is actively engaged in all aspects of communal life, from helping people with their everyday struggles, to intricate details of synagogue governance. Rabbi Alex is a respected leader in the Buffalo area, serving on many local boards including the Buffalo Board of Rabbis, the Network of Religious Communities, Jewish Family Services, the Bureau of Jewish Education, the Jewish Community Center, and the Coalition of Economic Justice. He is currently serving as president of the Network of Religious Communities. He is also on the national board of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association out of Wyncote, Pennsylvania. He works with leaders of all faiths, to improve the quality of life in Western New York and beyond. A 2004 graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College he also holds Masters's and Bachelor's Degrees from the Jewish Theological Seminary, as well as a Bachelor's degree from Columbia University. Before coming to Buffalo, he served as rabbi of Temple B´nai Abraham in Bordentown, New Jersey, and directed the Community Partnership Program for the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. He currently resides in Amherst, with his wife Ashirah, and three young children, Jarah, Boaz, and Noam.  Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Rabbi Alex about how he helps guide his congregants through the highs and lows of all the stages of their lives. Here is what to expect on this week's show: How Alex became a Rabbi and why it is his true calling. How Rabbi Alex guides people through the cycles of their lives and how he helps his congregants through stress and hard times. Special guidance he gave during covid times, and how he saw amazing things despite the added stress. Removing expectations from outsiders drastically reduces your stress when planning special events, like a bar/bat mitzvah. How he approaches guiding and supporting couples when they need help connecting and working at their relationship. Grief comes in many forms, and Rabbi Alex has helped many people through myriad situations. Having his own family, Rabbi Alex can give sage advice for parents. How does he manage all the things he does in a day, on top of having a family? Rabbi's Advice: You aren't here to be superhuman. You are here to be human. What resonates most with him about Judaism. How can we contribute to creating a world with more acceptance and love. Why he wrote a book and how he hopes to help others. How to fit your religious commitments into your kids' busy lives. The impact of removing guilt from your life. Advice on navigating the ever-present Christmas season, when you are Jewish. Connect with Rabbi Alex: https://shirshalombuffalo.org/ Twitter https://twitter.com/ShirShalomBflo Facebook https://www.facebook.com/experiencejewishbuffalo/ Going Above and Beyond https://www.amazon.com/Going-Above-Beyond-Exceeding-Expectations-ebook/dp/B09SVJM469 Follow Rebecca Greene Blog  https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book  https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight marks the fourth night of Hanukkah, and it's time to settle the age-old question: who makes the best latke in Denver? Two brave home chefs stepped up to challenge three local Jewish restaurant institutions — Zaidy's, Rosenberg's, and Safta — at the Jewish Community Center's first annual best latke competition earlier this week. Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi were on hand to eat too many latkes and vote alongside the community to see who would take home the coveted golden latke and reign supreme as the latke champion of Denver. Bree mentioned an opportunity to make $25/hour to help migrants arriving in Denver in need of support during the upcoming cold.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Additional music in the episode was performed at the event by Carly Coons, assistant director of Jewish Explorers, a program of JEWISHcolorado. Follow us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2007, the Museum at Eldridge Street opened at the site of a restored nineteenth-century synagogue originally built by some of the first Eastern European Jewish immigrants in New York City. Visitors to the museum are invited to stand along indentations on the floor where footprints of congregants past have worn down the soft pinewood. Here, many feel a palpable connection to the history surrounding them. Beyond the Synagogue argues that nostalgic activities such as visiting the Museum at Eldridge Street or eating traditional Jewish foods should be understood as American Jewish religious practices. In making the case that these practices are not just cultural, but are actually religious, Rachel B. Gross asserts if one looked outside of traditional institutions and practices, such as attendance at synagogue or membership in Jewish Community Centers, they would see that the embrace of nostalgia provides evidence of an alternative, under-appreciated way of being Jewish and of maintaining Jewish continuity. Tracing American Jews' involvement in a broad array of ostensibly nonreligious activities, including conducting Jewish genealogical research, visiting Jewish historic sites, purchasing books and toys that teach Jewish nostalgia to children, and seeking out traditional Jewish foods, Gross argues that these practices illuminate how many American Jews are finding and making meaning within American Judaism today. The post Maxwell Institute Podcast #155: Nostalgia as Jewish Religious Practice, with Rachel B. Gross appeared first on Neal A. Maxwell Institute | BYU.