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Rabbi Diana Gerson joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as the two discuss how faith-based communities can play a critical role in protecting children online and building a network of trusted community leaders. Rabbi Diana Gerson Rabbi Diana Gerson is the Associate Executive Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis. She represents the organization at the United Nations and leads interfaith initiatives focused on child welfare, community resilience, and violence prevention. She is a member of the Child Dignity in a Digital World initiative and serves as Senior Advisor for Partnerships and External Relationships at the Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities. She co-founded the Global Advocacy Hub for Children and Families and is the USA Country Coordinator for the Global Network of Religions for Children. In 2024, she was appointed to the UNHCR Multi-Religious Council of Leaders. Key Points Faith-based communities play a crucial but often overlooked role in child protection. Religious institutions, such as houses of worship and community centers, function as youth-serving organizations and must take responsibility for safeguarding children. Digital literacy is a fundamental skill for both children and adults. Many older generations struggle with technology, yet children are highly adept at navigating digital spaces, often without understanding the risks. Free apps are not truly free—when users don't pay with money, they pay with their personal data. Parents and faith leaders must educate themselves on the risks of digital platforms and the terms and conditions that affect privacy and safety. Child protection policies in faith-based institutions should match those of public schools, including background checks, training, and accountability measures for both staff and volunteers. There is no single "safe" place for children—every organization must have observable and interruptible spaces to ensure child safety. Parents must take an active role in monitoring these environments. Online exploitation is a growing crisis, fueled by the ease of image sharing on digital platforms. Faith-based organizations must recognize their responsibility in digital safety education and safeguarding measures. Many faith-based organizations lack proper protocols for reporting abuse. Instead of conducting internal investigations first, they must follow legal reporting requirements and ensure transparency. Faith leaders can be powerful advocates for online safety and child protection by integrating these issues into sermons and community discussions. These conversations should not be relegated to separate, optional trainings but rather be normalized as part of faith-based teaching. Partnering with faith-based organizations in digital literacy efforts is essential. Trainings should start with executive-level leaders and then expand to parents, staff, and youth members. Involving trusted religious leaders in digital safety initiatives can help overcome parental resistance. When faith leaders co-facilitate trainings, parents are more likely to trust and engage with the material. Normalizing discussions about technology and online risks is as crucial as past societal shifts in addressing domestic violence, child abuse, and public health issues like cancer. Faith leaders must lead by example in these conversations. Young people must be seen as part of the solution, not just future stakeholders. Engaging them in leadership roles and advocacy efforts empowers them to protect themselves and their peers. Resources LinkedIn – Rabbi Diana Gerson Instagram – Rabbi Diana Gerson Transcript [00:00:00] Sandie: Welcome to the Ending Human Trafficking podcast here at Vanguard University's Global Center for Women and Justice right here in Orange County, California. This is episode number 340 Building a Network of Trusted Community Leaders with Rabbi Diana Gerson. My name is Dr. Sandie Morgan.

Since 2005, Rabbi Diana Gerson has served as the Associate Executive Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis (NYBR). She has played a critical role in uniting interfaith leaders to champion child welfare, community resilience, and violence prevention. Diana is an internationally recognized advocate and speaker, leveraging her leadership to mobilize global faith communities around protecting vulnerable populations and addressing systemic challenges in both physical and digital spaces. In this episode, Diana reflects on her journey, from her early realization that women could lead in faith to her pivotal work co-founding the Global Advocacy Hub for Children and Families. With moving anecdotes, she shares insights on fostering interfaith collaboration and the essential role of ethical leadership in addressing societal challenges like online child safety. Diana also offers a heartfelt perspective on spirituality.   Listener Engagement: Discover more about Diana via her LinkedIn profile and social media handles: Instagram and Twitter. Via her website, you can find links to the organizations she works for: website. Share your thoughts on this episode at innovationhub@cwsglobal.org. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Explore the songs selected by Diana and other guests on our #walktalklisten playlist here. Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook and Instagram. Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).

Rabbi Dr Elliot Cosgrove discusses his timely new book:-For Such A Time As This: On Being Jewish TodayElliot Cosgrove is a leading voice of American Jewry and a preeminent spiritual guide and thought leader. The rabbi of Park Avenue Synagogue since 2008, he was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1999 and earned his PhD at the University of Chicago Divinity School. He sits on the Chancellor's Cabinet of Jewish Theological Seminary and on the editorial board of Masorti: The New Journal of Conservative Judaism. An officer of the New York Board of Rabbis, he serves on the boards of UJA-Federation of New York, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and the Hillel of University of Michigan and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Rabbi Cosgrove was honored to represent the Jewish community at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum during the visit of Pope Francis to New York. A frequent contributor to Jewish journals and periodicals, he is the author of fifteen volumes of sermons and the editor of Jewish Theology in Our Time.

Rabbi Chaplain Stephen Roberts is a leading practitioner and teacher in the field of professional chaplaincy. He has written, edited and co-edited vital works that have become standard reading for CPE classes and chaplains in the field. These include his edited work Professional Spiritual and Pastoral Care: A Practical Clergy and Chaplain's Handbook, the first comprehensive resource for spiritual and pastoral care. He is also co-editor of Disaster Spiritual Care: Practical Clergy Responses to Community, Regional and National Tragedy.Earlier in his career Rabbi Roberts served as Director of Pastoral Care for the Beth Israel Hospital System (NY). He has served as Associate Executive Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis and oversaw pastoral care services to over fifty facilities in New York City, Long Island and Westchester. Rabbi Roberts has served on American Red Cross' National Spiritual Care Oversight Committee since 2000.   Rabbi Roberts current focus as a chaplain is helping chaplains develop professionally through the organization ChaplainDL.ORG - Chaplain Distance Learning.Rabbi Roberts has a Masters in Business from The Wharton School in Philadelphia, PA. He was ordained from Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in New York in 1995.A Board Certified Chaplain, Rabbi Roberts is a past president of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains and was instrumental in helping create the joint chaplaincy national standards. He is editing a textbook on required competencies for chaplains pursuing board certification.    About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, BCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. NeshamaCast contributor Rabbi Katja Vehlow was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and is Director of Jewish Life at Fordham University. She trained as a chaplain at Moses Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Previously, she served as Associate Professor of Religious Studies at University of South Carolina. A native German speaker, she is planning a forthcoming German-language podcast on the weekly Torah portion with a focus on pastoral care. Support NeshamaCast and NAJC with a tax deductible donation to NAJC. Transcripts for this episode and other episodes of NeshamaCast are available at NeshamaCast.simplecast.com and are typically posted one week after an episode first airs. Theme Music is “A Niggun For Ki Anu Amecha,” written and performed by Reb-Cantor Lisa Levine. Please help others find the show by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts or other podcast providers. We welcome comments and suggestions for future programming at NeshamaCast@gmail.com. And be sure to follow NAJC on Facebook to learn more about Jewish spiritual care happening in our communities.

David Michael Jamison is the Assistant Professor of History at Edward Waters University in Jacksonville, Florida and the former Visiting Assistant Professor of Black World Studies at Miami University–Middletown in Middletown, Ohio. He previously worked as a special-education teacher, first with the New York Board of Education and then with the Los Angeles Unified School District. He is the Education and Programs Chair of the Jacksonville Historical Society; the director of the oral-history project, the co-chair of the Steering Committee for the Jacksonville Community Remembrance Project, and the Local Historian for the James Weldon Johnson Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. He was a guest on The Leftscape Episode 60 back in 2019 and returns to talk about The Race Cards, a tool for fostering positive, authentic conversations about race. Co-hosts Wendy Sheridan and Robin Renée kick off the show with facts about "TikTok voice" and the world's largest baguette in This Fortnight I Learned. In the News, the 4th Circuit Court in Richmond Virginia ruled that state health-care plans must pay for gender-affirming surgeries, Washington state GOP delegates come out against democracy, Methodists end anti-gay bans in the church, and blue whales return near the Seychelles. Before the featured interview in the Geekscape segment, Wendy leads the geek-out about repairing stuff. At the end of the show, Robin nominates Allison Gill for Lefty of the Week.   Things to do: Learn more about 904WARD, The Race Cards conversation tool, and the Jacksonville Community Remembrance Project. Learn about the Right to Repair. Listen to Allison Gill's podcasts and other great shows on MSW Media. Listen to Saved By Zero and the other great shows on Radio PVS. Check out Saved By Zero on Mixcloud. Get artwork on wendycardz. Watch "The first ever footage of Blue Whales in the Seychelles." https://youtu.be/oKU-2Q7esNA?si=mwBXfHH2YFfocfG0  

The State University of New York Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. David Potash as president of SUNY Sullivan. Dr. Potash's appointment is effective on or before July 1, 2024 and Catskills News Podcast host Mike Sakell speaks with the incoming SUNY Sullivan President on his approach to building partnerships and the unique role community colleges play in offering residents educational opportunities. 

Dr. Sandie Morgan looks back on episode #208: The Intersection of Children's Rights and Combating Human Trafficking, with Rabbi Diana Gerson. Rabbi Diana Gerson Rabbi Diana Gerson is the associate executive vice president of the New York Board of Rabbis. She has been a leading advocate with the New York Board of Rabbis role in confronting family violence, sexual abuse, and the exploitation of children by reaching across faith communities. Rabbi Gerson has developed programs for the New York City's mayor's office to combat domestic violence and has provided prevention education to thousands of community leaders and clergy, whose roles she considers critical to ending sexual exploitation and all forms of violence against children. In addition, she also serves on the international steering committee for the interfaith forum on child dignity in the digital world. She received her master's degree and rabbinic ordination in 2001 from the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City. Diana, we're so glad to welcome you to the show. Key Points One of the largest initiatives globally is the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which was written and ratified by the United Nations in 1989. This is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in the history of our global society, yet the only country who has not ratified this document to date is the United States. We need to be mindful of the images we share of our children, because they are susceptible to becoming child abuse material. The whole community, not just parents, has to be aware of the risks and the behaviors of people that might take advantage of their position. For every one adult that has training, at least ten children are safer in their communities. Resources Episode #208 Darkness to Light National Center for Missing and Exploited Children NetSmartz Cyber Tipline Transcript Sandra Morgan 0:14 Welcome to the Ending Human Trafficking podcast here at Vanguard University's Global Center for Women and Justice in Orange County, California. My name is Dr. Sandie Morgan. This is the show where we empower you to study the issues, be a voice, and make a difference in ending human trafficking. This year's Ensure Justice Conference focused on keeping our children safe online. What an important topic. We continued the theme right after the conference when we aired episode #315, with Susan Kennedy, also focused on cyber safety. All this really got me thinking about an older episode we aired, #208: The Intersection of Children's Rights and Combating Human Trafficking, with Rabbi Diana Garrison. I thought this would be a good opportunity to reshare that episode since I think it ties in with what I've been thinking, and I hope you find it as thought provoking as I did. Here's Dave introducing our guest. Dave [00:01:34] Rabbi Diana Gerson is the associate executive vice president of the New York Board of Rabbis. She has been a leading advocate with the New York Board of Rabbis role in confronting family violence, sexual abuse, and the exploitation of children by reaching across faith communities. Rabbi Gerson has developed programs for the New York City's mayor's office to combat domestic violence and has provided prevention education to thousands of community leaders and clergy, whose roles she considers critical to ending sexual exploitation and all forms of violence against children. In addition, she also serves on the international steering committee for the interfaith forum on child dignity in the digital world. She received her master's degree and rabbinic ordination in 2001 from the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City. Diana, we're so glad to welcome you to the show. Diana [00:02:27] Thank you so much for having me. You guys are doing incredibly important and critical work bringing people together for a common cause. Sandie [00:02:35] And many of our listeners will remember Ernie...

Rebbe discusses the importance of clearly stating the views not to participate in New York Board of Rabbis and Synagogue Council. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/012/007/4204

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To learn more about website traffic and how to increase website traffic, please feel free to visit: https://www.sbprou.com/. How to increase website traffic, is covered in this video, along with the following subjects: - How to increase website visitors - Tips to increase traffic to your website - Increase your website traffic *********************************** Getting 1 million website visitors is a goal that many businesses aspire to achieve. It is important because the more visitors you have, the greater your chances of generating leads, making sales, and increasing your brand visibility. However, achieving this milestone can be quite challenging. With millions of websites competing for attention on the internet, standing out and attracting a large number of visitors can be difficult. It requires a strategic and comprehensive approach to search engine optimization (SEO), content creation, social media marketing, and other digital marketing techniques. Additionally, it takes time and effort to build an audience and establish credibility in your industry. But with proper planning, consistent effort, and valuable content, you can increase your website traffic and reach that impressive 1 million visitor mark. I'll be talking with Jimmy Newson about How To Get 1 Million Website Visitors within a year Using AI. As a business and growth strategy consultant, Jimmy Newson has worked with organizations of all sizes, but his specialty lies in working with small businesses and entrepreneurs. He founded Moving Forward Small Business, a membership-based organization that helps businesses grow and achieve their goals through practical and actionable advice. Jimmy is also a contributor and Leadership Network member with Entrepreneur.com, where he shares his expertise on small business management and growth. Jimmy holds industry certifications in Google, HubSpot, SEMrush, Cascade, and Trainual. He is also a board and committee member for various organizations, including the New York Marketing Association, Start Small Think Big, International Business Development Professional, and The New York Board of Education. Additionally, Jimmy has strategic partnerships with private, government, and nonprofit organizations, leveraging his extensive network and experience to provide businesses with comprehensive solutions for their needs. With features in publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur, Adweek, and AdAge, Jimmy's expertise in business growth and strategy has been recognized nationally. He has trained thousands of business professionals worldwide and is a sought-after international speaker. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmynewson

In this episode of the Closed Podcast, Lee Bergstein and Mike Flynn chat with Filippo Incorvaia, the CEO of FI Real Estate based in Miami. During this conversation Filippo explains how he is using AI tools like ChatGPT to improve systems and maximize efficiency within his business. He also shares how AI technologies have the potential to reshape the world of real estate and provides some practical advice for all professionals looking to learn how to use these powerful new tools. It's an incredibly interesting conversation and we hope you learn as much from it as we did! Give it a listen and let us know what you think.Filippo Incorvaia, is a Venezuelan-born entrepreneur of Italian heritage who relocated to New York at a young age. With a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Science, he began his professional career at Wall Street's New York Board of Trade before eventually venturing out to start his own business. Drawing on his diverse professional background and international upbringing, Filippo possesses a deep understanding of his clients' unique real estate needs and desires. He is committed to going above and beyond to find the perfect solution for each and every client he serves, and is well-versed in utilizing cutting-edge internet marketing tools to attract the widest possible range of qualified buyers. With an unwavering dedication to providing the highest level of service to his clients, Filippo's work ethic and principles have earned him a reputation as one of the most motivated and trustworthy agents in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Co-Host of the Rev and the Rabbi and the Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis Joseph Potasnik joins the show on International Holocaust Remembrance Day to talk about his close experience with the Holocaust, as well as how to combat Holocaust deniers and anti-Semitic crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Clay Boland is a two time Emmy award winning casting Director.  Boland started her career at Circle Repertory Theater where she had the honor to work with many brilliant playwrights and actors. Circle Rep was the perfect atmosphere to hone Mary Clay's casting instincts and enable her to witness the best acting has to offer. Transitioning to television Boland became the Casting Associate at Walken/Jaffe Casting where she was the Casting Associate on the first two seasons of the Emmy award winning show The Sopranos as well as the feature films But I'm a Cheerleader, The Legend of Wiry Spindell, First Look and many other films over a three year period.  Boland then moved on to the casting department of Warner Brothers Studios television where she worked on casting over 40 pilots including Everwood, Smallville, Gilmore Girls, George Lopez, and Without a Trace. While at Warner Brothers, Boland also cast the first two seasons of Third Watch, NBC and Witch Blade. In addition to that Boland was also responsible for the New York casting of their existing LA based shows ER, THE WEST WING, and FRIENDS. Throughout her career, Boland has also served as the Casting Director for many independent films that have played heavily on the festival circuit. Such films as MARCONI BROS. starring Dan Fogler, BEST THIEF IN THE WORLD starring Mary Louise Parker, CONFESS starring Melissa Leo, and many more. Mary Clay worked as the Casting Director for CBS' AS THE WORLD TURNS for 8 years and won two Day Time Emmys for Outstanding achievement in casting a drama series.   Boland went on to open her own company where she cast the first season of the Adult Swim series YOUR PRETTY FACE IS GOING TO HELL. She also cast a Warner Bros. Web series FINDING CODY starring Cody Simpson. She cast the film FOUR which won best ensemble cast at the LA Film Festival. For the last eight years Mary Clay has focused on motherhood while also keeping her foot immersed in the Louisville Film community. She has resided on the board of the Louisville Film Society. She was appointed by the mayor to be on the Louisville Film Commission. On the commission she acted as a liaison between New York and Los Angeles film productions that wished to shoot in KY and take advantage of their state tax film incentives. She taught media and film studies as a guest lecturer for the Governor's School of the Arts and has also led multiple workshops on auditioning technique.  Boland heads the casting department for MCM Creative and is a member of the Casting Society of America and served on their New York Board for four years. She is also a member of the Academy for film and Television and IFP and Women in Film and Television. https://www.mcmcreativeproductions.com/casting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many teachers often struggle to put together writing sessions that are meaningful to students. So we've brought in expert educator Alan Wright to help with this challenge.Alan Wright is a creative, committed education consultant and author who has worked extensively in the United States and Australia, promoting best practice in primary and secondary schools and at a systems level.Based in New York (2001-2006), Alan worked across primary, middle and high schools supporting teachers, school districts, regions and school leadership teams, effecting improved learning outcomes for students in literacy.Working with the New York Board of Education he provided training for literacy coaches for NYC schools, writing curriculum resources, producing instructional videos and providing professional development institutes for teachers across the city.As an educator within the Victorian school system Alan worked as a classroom teacher, staff developer, regional consultant and school administrator (Assistant Principal and Principal). Currently, he is a Director of Alvic Educational Consultancy (created 2006) providing school based consultancy support across schools and networks.As an author Alan published ‘Searching For Hen's Teeth (Poetry for children) in 2014 and has since released 'I Bet There's No Broccoli On The Moon' a follow up anthology of poetry. Alan's previous book, ‘Igniting Writing: When A Teacher Writes' was published by Hawker Brownlow Education in 2011 and he has been a contributing author for numerous professional teaching resources.In 2022 Alan will be presenting the annual Donald Grave's address at the Australian Literacy Educator's Association national conference in July in Darwin, a great honour for Alan and a tribute to his life's work as an author and educator.In this episode, Alan reveals powerful and practical insights for teachers. Tune in and utilise the resources listed below.Enjoy, and let us know thoughts and feedback in our Facebook Group. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast player. JOIN CUE LEARNING'S NEXT LIVE WEBINAR!Find upcoming events here and previous webinars (online video courses) here.Other matching PDF resources can be found at Teachific. FEATURED RESOURCES‘Tanglewood' by Margaret Wild‘Fox' by Margaret Wild‘The Twenty Seventh Annual Hippopotamus Race' by Morris Lurie‘Children Want to Write: Donald Graves and the Writing Revolution' by Thomas Newkirk and Penny Little‘Writing: Children and Teachers at Work' by Donald Graves‘Writing for Pleasure' by Ross Young and Felicity Ferguson‘Breathing In, Breathing Out: Keeping a Writer's Notebook' by Ralph Fletcher‘What a Writer Needs' by Ralph Fletcher'Write What Matters: For Yourself, For Others' by Tom Romano'Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within' by Natalie GoldbergAlan Wright's Blog: http://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogpost.comTEACHIFICWriter's ToolsConnect with us!Join our community on Facebook for exclusive resources, Q and A, discussions, insights and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherstoolkitforliteracyGot any questions? Feedback? Thoughts? Email the Cue office at: admin@cuelearning.com.auThe Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Hear from literacy expert and founder of Cue Learning, Sharon Callen, and special guests.At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves. To find out about upcoming events, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit the Cue Learning website http://www.cuelearning.com.au/ and sign up to our newsletter https://cuelearning.com.au/contact/And you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at Teachific https://www.teachific.com.au/.To make sure you don't miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player. MORE INFORMATION AT A GLANCE:Visit cuelearning.com.auSubscribe to the Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy podcasts  or join on Apple  Podcasts hereContact the Cue office:  admin@cuelearning.com.auJoin our Teacher's Toolkit facebook groupFind connected resources on TeachificSee upcoming online eventsSee our online video courses hereAnd finally, read our insightful blogs hereProduced by Apiro Media https://apiropodcasts.com

A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Marc D. Angel ABOUT THE EVENT: Moses Maimonides (1138-1204) is the classic Jewish thinker who strove to reconcile Judaism and philosophy/science. Baruch Spinoza (1632-1667) is the classic Jewish heretic who revolutionized modern rationalistic philosophy and did much to undermine traditional religious beliefs. By drawing on the teachings of both of these intellectual giants, we can seek a traditional Judaism that is vibrant, intellectually challenging, and meaningful. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Rabbi Marc D. Angel is Founder and Director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals (jewishideas.org), fostering an intellectually vibrant, compassionate and inclusive Orthodox Judaism. He is Rabbi Emeritus of the historic Congregation Shearith Israel, the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of New York City (founded 1654), where he began serving in 1969. Born and raised in the Sephardic community of Seattle, Washington, he went to New York for his higher education at Yeshiva University where he earned his B.A., M.S., Ph.D. and Rabbinic Ordination. He also earned an M.A. in English Literature from the City College of New York. Author and editor of 38 books, he has written and lectured extensively on various aspects of Jewish law, history and culture. Among his books are Foundations of Sephardic Spirituality: The Inner Life of Jews of the Ottoman Empire (Jewish Lights, 2006); and Maimonides, Spinoza and Us: Toward an Intellectually Vibrant Judaism, (Jewish Lights, 2009), both of which won Finalist Awards from the National Jewish Book Council. His book, Choosing to Be Jewish: The Orthodox Road to Conversion (Ktav, 2005) has reached many thousands of readers. His most recent books are a commentary on Pirkei Avot published by Koren (2015); The Wisdom of Solomon and Us (Jewish Lights, 2016); and A New World: An American Sephardic Memoir (Albion-Andalus, 2019). He serves as Editor of Conversations, the journal of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals. Rabbi Angel is Past President of the Rabbinical Council of America (1990-1992). He has served as officer and board member of numerous agencies including the UJA-Federation of New York, the American Sephardi Federation, the Rabbinic Cabinet of Jewish National Fund, and the HealthCare Chaplaincy. He has won awards from many institutions including Yeshiva University, the Orthodox Union, and the New York Board of Rabbis. He is co-founder of the International Rabbinic Fellowship, an association of Modern Orthodox rabbis. Rabbi Angel is married to Gilda Angel. Their children and grandchildren live in New York, Baltimore and Teaneck. -- DONATE: www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​ Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/

In conversation with Fat Joe, rapper, producer, platinum recording artist, and host of the Fat Joe Show Named the first chairman of the Jordan Brand Advisory Board in January 2019, Larry Miller led Michael Jordan's $200-million basketball shoe company to become a $4-billion athletic apparel global powerhouse. After helping found the Jordan Brand at Nike in 1999, he was president of the Portland Trailblazers from 2007 to 2012 and has served in leadership and advocacy roles for the Urban League, Junior Achievement, and Self Enhancement, Inc. In Jump, Miller begins his story with the violence of his 1960s West Philadelphia upbringing and incarceration and shares his later opportunities of education, redemption, and success. Laila Lacy, a native of Philadelphia, graduated from Central High School. She earned a degree from Howard University in Washington, DC, where she studied Psychology and Human Communications and has studied at New York's Bank Street Graduate School of Education. Lacy taught middle school for the New York Board of Education and later served as a business development manager for several mortgage banking firms in California. In addition to collaborating on her father's memoir, she has written op-eds and product reviews that have been featured in the several online magazines. Masks are required at all times while in the building. Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and local health and safety regulations, please visit our website before all events to get the latest information on vaccine and masking guidance. Books will be available for purchase at the library on event night. A book signing will follow the presentation. Books provided by Uncle Bobbie's Coffee and Books. (recorded 1/17/2022)

In 1917, a dance craze swept through the streets of New York City, prompting reformers to launch a campaign against tango bars and the “Tango Pirates” that preyed upon lonely middle-aged women. When a married woman was found strangled to death in one of the city's ritziest hotels after meeting an infamous Tango Pirate, it made front-page news and launched a full-on investigation into the seedy underbelly of Broadway.Sources:Barber, Donn Ed., “The New York Architect: A National Magazine” Vol. IV, (New York: The Harwell-Evans Company, July 1910).Grimes, William. Appetite City: A Culinary History of New York, (New York: North Point Press, 2009).“Fur Age: The International Fur Journal of Quality,” December 1919.Knowles, Mark. The Wicked Waltz and Other Scandalous Dances, (Jefferson: MacFarland & Company, 2009).Landmarks Preservation Commission, Hotel Martinique, 5 May 1998. http://s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/lpc/lp/1983.pdfMatallana, Andrea. “Eugenia Kelly and the Tango Pirates.” Andrea Matallana: Radio, Tango e Industrias Culturales. https://andreamatallana.wordpress.com/2019/08/13/eugenia-kelly-and-the-tango-pirates/New York Board of Aldermen, Proceedings of the Board of Aldermen of the City of New York from April 3 to June 26, 1917, Vol. II.People of the State of New York v Benjamin Sternberg (Trial #3319) (Grand Jury of Court of General Sessions of the Peace March 28, 1917). Music: Dellasera by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comFor more information, visit www.oldbloodpodcast.com

I first encountered Spenser's work through his writing for the Morning Chalk Up, and at some point I clicked on enough links to realize that the majority of his work is on voting rights and election reform. I've been a subscriber to Spenser's voting rights newsletter, so I wanted to get his take on how things went with New York City's experiment in ranked choice voting in their Democratic mayoral primary. While election fraud and voter suppression are hot-button culture war issues, there are also a lot of low-hanging fruit for bipartisan election reforms. Spenser's understanding of the voting rights landscape is deep and nuanced, so I'm thrilled that he decided to indulge my questioning. We also discuss Spenser's forthcoming book with Mat Fraser, in which Mat finally spills the beans about his training, his injuries (that he didn't want competitors to know about), and more. You can pre-order Hard Work Pays Off here. Learn more from Spenser here: Substack: spensermestel.substack.com Website: www.spensermestel.com Book: “Hard Work Pays Off” by Mat Fraser and Spenser Mestel Twitter: @SpenserMestel Instagram: @spensermestel If you're enjoying the show, the best way to support it is by sharing with your friends. If you don't have any friends, why not a leave a review? It makes a difference in terms of other people finding the show. You can also subscribe to receive my e-mail newsletter at www.toddnief.com. Most of my writing never makes it to the blog, so get on that list. Show Notes: [02:35] How has ranked choice voting gone in the New York mayoral primary? And, what's the deal with the New York Board of Elections? [10:57] Did any of the theoretical benefits of ranked choice voting show up when it was tested in New York? [27:42] What is the “steelman” case for voting rights restrictions? What is the prevalence of voter fraud? [34:02] There is a history of political machines and electioneering. How concerned should we be with these kinds of manipulations? [39:32] What's the deal with voter ID requirements? And gerrymandering? [52:50] Writing a book with 5 time CrossFit Games champion Mat Fraser — and the mental challenges of being an elite athlete [1:05:55] Learn more from Spenser and subscribe to Spenser's Super Tuesday Links and Resources Mentioned: Ranked-choice voting (RCV) – Ballotpedia 2021 Georgia runoff election – Wikipedia Vote Tally Mistake Causes Confusion In New York City Mayoral Race : NPR First-past-the-post voting – Wikipedia Voter Fraud Map: Election Fraud Database | The Heritage Foundation Machine Politics Study: voter ID laws don't reduce voter fraud — or voter turnout – Vox Leaked Audio: Trump Adviser Says Republicans Rely on Voter Suppression Gerrymandering – Wikipedia Mathew Fraser (@mathewfras) • Instagram photos and videos How I Conquered ‘American Ninja Warrior' – Rolling Stone

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Yesterday was election day in New York. Since we're dealing with the New York Board of Elections and the new ranked choice voting system here in New York City, many of the results are not yet finalized. DSA for the City candidate Tiffany Caban won her city council race in Queens while the rest of DSA endorsed candidates await the final results. Upstate in Buffalo India Walton won the Democratic Party primary for Mayor and a number of Rochester DSA endorsed candidates won their elections. Socialism continues to have unprecedented success at the ballot box in New York, but there is clearly so much work left to be done.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses many forms of abuse. Dr. Shoshannah Frydman, PhD, LCSW is the Executive Director of Shalom Task Force. Dr. Frydman is a trauma informed therapist and advocate where she has worked in the field of domestic abuse and family violence within the Jewish community for close to 20 years. Dr. Frydman co-chairs the UJA Taskforce on Family Violence, a collaboration of community agencies and leaders that work collaboratively to best provide support and recourses to vulnerable populations effected by family violence. Dr. Frydman lectures regularly about intimate partner abuse, sexual abuse, trauma and culturally informed practice where she has published on this and related subjects. Shana has been honored by the Jewish Communal Service Association and the New York Board of Rabbis for her work in the field of domestic violence and commitment to the Jewish community.  Episode powered by: AMR Pharmacy

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two Oscar-winning movies  The likes of Michael Mann and Mel Gibson toyed with directing Good Will Hunting, and the original idea effectively got cut in two. Plus there was a cunning trick in its script. Fame came together quicker, but it faced a fair few problems - including the New York Board of Education being very unhappy with the tone of the script. Stories of both are told in this episode. Find Simon on Twitter at @simonbrew, and the podcast can be found at @filmstoriespod. Support our work at www.patreon.com/simonbrew.

Episode #158: New York Board of Education promotes Drag Queens singing songs to 3-6 year old in New York schools. I share the terrifying video that is an abuse of makeup regulations across the land. Is this healthy? Is this acceptable? If so, why did they take it down? I have it here tonight. Ron DeSantis takes a stand against Social Media sites. Florida has become the Freedom State allowing its citizens to sue for “ deplatforming” up to $100,000. This will surely spread across Red States and even some Blue States as this type of censorship is across the board. Has Freedom of Speech truly been the bastion of light that we make it out to be throughout history? I review the censorship culture that has been around longer than it hasn't…and is now making its way back in a hurry. This show dives into the fray and is a fast paced overview of the 1st Amendment. Tonight on an all new Don't Unfriend Me. #DeSantis #FreeSpeech #dragqueeneducation ⏺ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DontUnfriendMeHost ⏺ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontunfriendmehost/ ⏺ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRq8HdarvQ3ZGN1zviuoahA ⏺ Podcasts: http://www.anchor.fm/dontunfriendme ⏺ Website: http://www.dontunfriendme.com ⏺ Intro Music By: https://www.reverbnation.com/stiilpoint --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontunfriendme/message

In our ongoing discussion about the importance of poetry for literacy, this episode draws on the important insights and practical tips from highly experienced education expert Alan Wright.Alan is an education consultant and author who has worked extensively in the United States and Australia, promoting best practice in primary and secondary schools and at a systems level.While based in New York (2001-2006) Alan worked across primary, middle and high schools supporting teachers, school districts, regions and school leadership teams, effecting improved learning outcomes for students in literacy.This consultancy work took him into more than 100 schools, predominantly in the urban schools of the New York City School System. Working with the New York Board of Education, he provided training for literacy coaches for NYC schools, writing curriculum resources, producing instructional videos and providing professional development institutes for teachers across the city. As an educator within the Victorian school system , Alan amassed extensive experience as a classroom teacher, staff developer, regional consultant and school administrator (Assistant Principal and Principal). Currently, based in Mornington, Victoria, Australia, Alan is a Director of Alvic Educational Consultancy providing consultancy support across schools and networks. His current work is Australia wide and continues to be focused on delivering effective literacy programs.In this interview, Alan talks about:The purpose of poetryHow to get kids to embrace poetryHow poetry supports young writersDeveloping the classroom library and other ways to embed poetry in classCrafting poetry tipsAnd much more.Resources mentioned in this episode:ALAN WRIGHT BLOGSLiving Life Twice: https://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com/Poetry Pizzazz: https://alanjwrightpoetrypizzazz.blogspot.com/AMAZONIgniting Writing: When A Teacher Writes by Alan Wright https://www.amazon.com.au/Igniting-Writing-When-Teacher-Writes/dp/1742397646BOOKTOPIAWhat the Poemster Found - by Alan Wright https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5b5PADSearching for Hen’s Teeth - by Alan Wright https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/LPK3n3I Bet There’s No Broccoli on the Moon - by Alan Wright https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DVyzQGBindi - by Kirli Saunders (verse novel) https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jWeAzbWorse Things - by Sally Murphy and Sarah Davis (verse novel) https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/kjOGzxLove That Dog - by Sharon Creech https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/159Q16PEGI WILLIAMS BOOKSHOPShop address: 30 Smith Street, Walkerville https://www.pegiwilliams.com.au/home.aspPAUL KELLY INTERVIEWPaul Kelly podcast:  Music Legend Paul Kelly on - Why Poetry? https://the-teachers-tool-kit-for-literacy.simplecast.com/episodes/music-legend-paul-kelly-on-poetryNIKKI GRIMES (US POET)Website: https://www.nikkigrimes.com/MICHAEL ROSEN (UK POET)Website: https://www.michaelrosen.co.uk/TED KOOSER (US POET)Website: https://www.tedkooser.net/RALPH FLETCHER (AUTHOR)Website: http://ralphfletcher.com/Connect with us!Join our community on Facebook for exclusive resources, Q and A, discussions, insights and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherstoolkitforliteracyGot any questions? Feedback? Thoughts? Email Phil: phil@cuelearning.com.auThe Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Hear from literacy experts and founders of Cue Learning, Sharon and Phil Callen, and special guests.At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves. To find out about upcoming events, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit the Cue Learning website http://www.cuelearning.com.au/ and sign up to our newsletter https://cuelearning.com.au/contact/And you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at Teachific https://www.teachific.com.au/.To make sure you don’t miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player.Produced by Apiro Media https://apiropodcasts.com

In Sinéad's last episode of As Me with Sinéad, she interviews lifelong disability rights activist Judy Heumann. Judy is known for her work fighting the New York Board of Education and organizing sit-ins in 1977 fighting for legislation that ultimately led to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Judy's activism was highlighted in Netflix's, Crip Camp, which was just nominated for an Oscar. As International Women's Month comes to a close, here are two extraordinary women who have fought for increased accessibility and visibility of disabled folks across the globe.   Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sterling McDavid, founder of The Starling Project, co-founder of Burnett New York and a member of UNICEF’s New York Board of Directors, has held many incredible titles and roles since graduating from college just a little over a decade ago. In this episode, we talk about the work Sterling has done with UNICEF, the journey to launch a luxury home fragrance line for her social impact business, The Starling Project, and why female empowerment is an integral part of her women-owned-run design house, Burnett New York. 

Casting directors are often seen as gatekeepers to opportunities in the industry - but does the multi-hyphenate approach help them? The answer is yes. We've all had audition horror stories - and whether or not it's the casting directors fault our own, it's never too late to live and learn. And as always, knowing yourself as a multi-hyphenate often is the answer to avoid those icky situations. Join one of New York's leading casting directors Stephanie Klapper as she breaks down and opens up about the casting director process. Though casting directors seem like distant people sitting behind tables, we have to remember they are human beings in search of connection, just as the actor is. So - when should an artist show up for their call of duty? What type of resume should you send? Do you want to see the chemical makeup of the multi-hyphenate artist or do you want to see that I once was in the ensemble of Cabaret? How can an actor make an experience better for the casting director? What purpose does the headshot serve in 2021? All these questions, and many more, are answered in this amazing episode. The multi-hyphenate is extremely useful to the casting director, because as Stephanie states, “Sometimes we don't even know what we're looking for!” The rules of auditioning changes daily - especially after experiencing a shut down like the industry has, which obviously will affect the future audition protocol. “It's a great time to get to know people,” Stephanie says, “in a way that when we're all running too quickly - we don't get to.” Actors aren't the only ones pivoting in the pandemic - you guessed it, casting directors are as well. As well as getting inspiring tips on how to apply agency to your auditions, get a behind the table look as to what a casting director is experiencing during this time away from normalcy. This episode also features a questions from a listener in the segment YOU GOT A QUESTION? where Michael answers a question sent to him through social media. This week's question, sent in from Erika E. and focsuses on collaboration. How do we find collaborators? Stephanie Klapper is a New York based Casting Director who has been in the business for 25 plus years. Her work is frequently seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, regionally, internationally, on television, and film. Projects she has cast have won numerous awards including the Tony, OBIES, Drama Desk, Pulitzer Prize, Sundance Audience Award, Cannes Prize Du Publique, Comic Con and Artios. Stephanie, along with her incredible casting team, comprise Stephanie Klapper Casting, an Independent Casting Group who is known for their limitless imagination and creativity and for their work on a wide range of projects all over the country and the world. Frequent and longtime collaborators include Primary Stages, Mint Theater Company, NY Classical Theatre, american vicarious, The Peccadillo, Voyage Theatre, Masterworks, Resonance Ensemble, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Company, Capital Repertory Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Adirondack Theatre Festival, Ford's Theatre, Kansas City Rep, The New Theatre, The Philadelphia Orchestra, as well as many more in New York, the regions, and internationally. Ms. Klapper is passionate about working with creative teams to develop new work and expand the scope of established work. In addition to casting and teaching, Ms. Klapper is a member of the New York Board of the Casting Society of America, Casting Society Cares, and New York Women in Film. She is passionate about continuing to expand and champion diversity, equity, equality and inclusion in the business. She loves working with emerging artists to help them develop their careers. Connect with Michael: @themichaelkushner (IG and TikTok) @dearmultihyphenate (IG) www.michaelkushneronline.com Produced by Alan Seales and the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month, a unified effort among Jewish organizations worldwide to raise awareness and foster acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities and mental health conditions and those who love them. To mark the month, The Vibe of the Tribe spoke with one of the most prominent leaders of the disability rights movement—Judy Heumann. If you've benefited from building ramps, extended time on tests or even standing desks, Heumann and her friends are the reason. Heumann, who contracted polio at 18 months old, was denied her teaching license just because she was paralyzed. After suing the New York Board of Education, she, along with other advocates, launched a prolonged battle against discrimination ignored by institutions and government on every level, all of which saw access like building ramps as an expensive annoyance serving a few long-marginalized people. Exclusion was a de facto national policy. Through protests, sit-ins and other non-violent actions, this team of young adults, along with their families, allies and partners, forced the federal government to hear their demands and to grant long-denied civil rights to people with disabilities. Their action led to the passage of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Heumann co-founded and worked at several nonprofits and advocacy groups, was appointed to positions in the Clinton and Obama administrations and served as the World Bank Group's first advisor on disability and development. Her book, “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist,” was published last year, and her story is highlighted in the award-winning documentary “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution,” produced by former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. We were honored and humbled to welcome Heumann to The Vibe of the Tribe to discuss the power of community, her pivotal role in American history, her indelible mark on civil rights around the world and the work that's left to do. Edited by Jesse Ulrich, with music by Ryan J. Sullivan.

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, the Executive Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis and Rabbi Eric J. Greenberg, a leading interfaith expert,communication and program director and an international award-winning reporter will address Anti-Semitism and how it is on the rise yet again. To quote Nelson Mandela on Israel and Anti-Semitism:  "This is how I feel about Israel.  Again and again we have to fight Anti-Semitism.  Again and again we have to fight hard for its survival.  Again and again we have to fight against all odds--surrounded on all sides by its enemies.  Again and again they are dragged into wars they do not want, while the world blames them for those wars.  It is an never ending battle just for the right to exist."

Stephanie Klapper is a New York based Casting Director who has been in the business for 25 plus years. Her work is frequently seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, regionally, internationally, on television, and film. Projects she has cast have won numerous awards including the Tony, OBIES, Drama Desk, Pulitzer Prize, Sundance Audience Award, Cannes Prize Du Publique, Comic Con and Artios. Stephanie, along with her incredible casting team, comprise Stephanie Klapper Casting, an Independent Casting Group who is known for their limitless imagination and creativity and for their work on a wide range of projects all over the country and the world.Frequent and longtime collaborators include Primary Stages, Mint Theater Company, NY Classical Theatre, american vicarious, The Peccadillo, Voyage Theatre, Masterworks, Resonance Ensemble, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Company, Capital Repertory Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Adirondack Theatre Festival, Ford’s Theatre, Kansas City Rep, The New Theatre, The Philadelphia Orchestra, as well as many more in New York, the regions, and internationally. Recent projects include: The Night of the Iguana (La Femme Theatre Productions); Chekhov/Tolstoy Love Stories (Mint); Sideways, the Experience (Peccadillo); A Sign of the Times (Off-Broadway); The 24-Hour Plays on Broadway Gala Celebrating Kathy Bates; Paradise Lost (FPA/Directors Company); Miss America’s Ugly Daughter (Off-Broadway); Grace, a song cycle (Actor’s Theatre of Louisville); Once on this Island (Cincinnati Playhouse/Actor’s Theatre); The Hope Hypothesis (Voyage Theatre Co.); The Importance of Being Earnest (NY Classical); Hamlet (Utah Shakespeare Festival); Daniel’s Husband (Penguin Rep/Primary Stages); Actually We’re F**ked (Cherry Lane Theatre); A Letter to Harvey Milk (Off-Broadway); Pride and Prejudice (Kate Hamill)(Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival/Primary Stages); Candide, Westside Story and Bernstein’s Mass (Philadelphia Orchestra). Select Recent Broadway includes: Bronx Bombers; A Christmas Story, the Musical; Dividing the Estate; It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues.Select Film/TV credits: Netuser (with Denis O’Hare); Epiphany V; Theresa Rebeck’s Poor Behavior; Stag; Alice Jacobs is Dead (Adrienne Barbeau); The Feast of the Goat (Isabella Rossellini); Uncertain Terms; Altamont Now!; Sidewalk Stories; Roberta; Eve Ensler’s One Billion Rising, the video; webisode: Battery Park; Parking Lot Chronicles; Highlights of a Mom’s Life. Television: Lazytown.Ms. Klapper is a graduate of Manhattan’s famed Music and Art High School and SUNY College at Purchase. She is a frequent guest teacher and lecturer at many colleges and universities including: New York University (The New Studio on Broadway), Drew, UNCSA, USC, Oklahoma University, Ohio University, Kenyon College, University of Michigan, UMKC, Florida State University (Asolo), Skidmore College, Penn State, SUNY Purchase, SUNY New Paltz, Indiana University, UNC Chapel Hill, New York Conservatory of the Dramatic Arts, and the Tepper Semester through Syracuse University, where she is also a mentor to students interested in pursuing work in the casting profession. Ms. Klapper is passionate about working with creative teams to develop new work and expand the scope of established work. In addition to casting and teaching, Ms. Klapper is a member of the New York Board of the Casting Society of America, Casting Society Cares, and New York Women in Film. She is passionate about continuing to expand and champion diversity, equity, equality and inclusion in the business. She loves working with emerging artists to help them develop their careers.

A brand new interview program that seeks to pick the brain of one of the most influential Rabbinic figures of North America.RabbiReuben Joshua Poupko has been the Rabbi ofBeth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation in Montrealfor over 30 years.Rabbi Poupko explains why the bans issued in the 1950's against Orthodox participation with the Synagogue Council and the New York Board of Rabbis is no longer relevant.He also describes the delicate yet effective bonds that have been forged with the various other faiths in Quebec that have helped promote the opening of religious life safely in the pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.

A brand new interview program that seeks to pick the brain of one of the most influential Rabbinic figures of North America.Rabbi Reuben Joshua Poupko has been the Rabbi of Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation in Montreal for over 30 years.Rabbi Poupko explains why the bans issued in the 1950's against Orthodox participation with the Synagogue Council and the New York Board of Rabbis is no longer relevant.He also describes the delicate yet effective bonds that have been forged with the various other faiths in Quebec that have helped promote the opening of religious life safely in the pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

October 11, 2020 – With the presidential election less than a month away, the director of the News Literacy Institute warned voters on Sunday to be more vigilant in researching the accuracy of the information they consume.Appearing on the Retail Politics Podcast with Gerry Shields, Howard Schneider of Stonybrook University in Long Island, NY, urged readers to thoroughly question the accuracy of the information they receive.“Much of what is spread is not spread by Russian trolls or malevolent people,” Schneider said. “It’s you and me...we basically need to slow down.”“We are the solution to this problem, not the technology and not the journalists,” said Schneider, the former editor for the Newsday newspaper, added. “We have to learn how to do this.”Schneider discussed two egregious misinformation examples from the 2016 election when word falsely spread that Pope Francis endorsed President Donald Trump in the election. The claim went to over 800,000 people on social media before being refuted with only 30,000 people receiving the denial.Lies also spread that Democratic challenger Hillary Clinton was running a child pedophilia ring from a Washington, D.C. pizzeria that resulted in a man going to the shop with an assault rifle and firing it in a closet. Readers need to check such information with legitimate news sources, Schneider said.“This is a life skill for the 21st century,” Schneider said. “How are we going to have a discussion about the future of this country if we don’t have informed citizenship?”Schneider has petitioned the New York Board of Regents to make News Literary a mandatory class for high school graduates. Schneider stated that 69 percent of 12-year-olds now have smartphones, where they can get their news.Trump has tried to undermine the American press since being elected, creating the term “fake news” whenever he dislikes news accounts, critics say. Trump, however, only capitalized on a growing decline of trust in the American media, Schneider said, which dropped from 54 percent in 2003 to 32 percent during the election four years ago, the rising lack of media confidence driven mostly by Republicans.“He really exploited what was already going on,” Schneider said. “He really accelerated that.”Stonybrook is offering a free News Literary course online for those seeking to learn how to discern the truth about what they read. The website is centerfornewsliteracy.org.Retail Politics Podcast can be heard at retailpoliticspodcast.com and on Apple and Spotify.Gerry Shields is the former Washington correspondent for the New York Post and Baton Rouge Advocate and author of the new book, The Front Row: My Jagged Journey Recording American History from Reagan to Trump.”

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe For Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful – personally and professionally. Let's get cooking! Georgia Lehoczky is a Region Healthcare Pharmacy Director for Walgreen Co., the nationwide drugstore chain headquartered in Deerfield, IL. She is responsible for leading Walgreens pharmacy operations for 550 locations representing over 6000 team members in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, South West Florida, Tampa, Palm Beach, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico markets. Georgia joined Walgreens as a Pharmacy Intern in 1987. During her tenure, she has held various leadership positions, starting as a Pharmacy Manager in Deerfield Beach, FL., to Pharmacy Supervisor in Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, FL. She transitioned to her current position as Regional Healthcare Director from 2009 to 2013 overseeing the South Florida and Puerto Rico markets. From 2013 to present Georgia is leading specialty and retail pharmacies in South Florida, South West Florida and Puerto Rico in pharmacy operations. In this role she works closely with government entities, healthcare systems and is involved with various projects that potentially impact the community and the company. She has mentored many pharmacy interns since 1999 and in February 2017 was recognized as National Preceptor of the Month in Drug Store News. Georgia has also been recognized as one of The Most Influential Business Women in South Florida in 2016. She serves on the boards of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, American Diabetes Association, Extraordinary Women Leading Change, the Ronald McDonald House, Muscular Sclerosis Society, the Larkin Pharmacy School Advisory Committee and NSU Palm Beach Advisory Committee. She is actively involved with such charities as the Diabetes Research Institute, Cystic Fibrosis, Gilda’s Club, Dolphins Cancer Challenge and various HIV/AIDS organizations among many others. Georgia is a staunch advocate for patient care, giving back to the community and is the Corporate Social Responsibility Champion for Walgreens in her Region. Georgia was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. She attended Albany College of Pharmacy- Union University in New York where she received her Bachelor Degree in science. She is certified and has active licenses with the Florida Board of Pharmacy, New York Board of Pharmacy, and Illinois Board of Pharmacy. In addition, she serves as an adjunct faculty preceptor for various schools such as Larkin University, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, College of Pharmacy, the University of Florida, College of Pharmacy, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, College of Pharmacy. Personally, Georgia enjoys spending time with her family, supporting sports, dance and academic events with her three children. Professionally, her mission is to advance the role of the community pharmacy. Walgreens is at https://www.walgreens.com/. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit https://www.jasouthflorida.org. Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasouthflorida LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/junior-achievement-of-south-florida/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasouthflorida Twitter: https://twitter.com/JASouthFlorida

Rabbi Joe Potasnik and I have a critical discussion regarding the uncertain times we are in. Rabbi Joe Potasnik is the Executive Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis and Chaplain in NYC during 9/11.If you want to partner with Eagles' Wings - https://eagleswings.org/donate/Support the show (https://eagleswings.org/donate/)

Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove, PhD, has served as the Spiritual Leader of Park Avenue Synagogue in New York since 2008.Ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1999, Rabbi Cosgrove earned his PhD at the University of Chicago Divinity School. His dissertation, Teyku: The Insoluble Contradictions in the Life and Thought of Louis Jacobs examines the life and legacy of one of the leading Anglo-Jewish theologians of the 20th century and reflects his own passion for the intersection of Jewish scholarship and faith.Rabbi Cosgrove is the author of ten collections of selected sermons, In the Beginning (2009), An Everlasting Covenant (2010), Go Forth! (2011), Hineni (2012), A Place to Lodge (2013), Living Waters (2014), Stairway to Heaven (2015), Rise Up! (2016), A Coat of Many Colors (2017), and Provisions for the Way (2018). He is the editor of Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief, hailed as a provocative and inspiring collection of essays by leading rabbis and scholars.Rabbi Cosgrove is a recognized leader in Conservative Judaism, the broader Jewish community, and the community-at-large. He sits on the Chancellor's Cabinet of JTS and on the Editorial Board of Conservative Judaism. A member of the Executive Committee of the Rabbinical Assembly, he is also an officer of the New York Board of Rabbis and a member of the Board of UJA-Federation of New York. He serves as Rabbinical Advisor on Interfaith Affairs for the ADL and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Rabbi Cosgrove also serves on the Board of Trustees of Hillel at the University of Michigan and on the National Board of Governors of Hillel at the University of Pennsylvania.Rabbi Cosgrove was honored to represent the Jewish community at the National September 11 Memorial Museum during the visit of Pope Francis to New York in September 2015.Rabbi Louis Jacobs was born July 17, 1920.An overview of his illustrious life can be found in Rabbi Louis Jacobs' New York Times Obituary by Ari L. Goldman, July 9, 2006.Another recent overview of his biography and scholarship, that draws on Rabbi Cosgrove's dissertation, is: “Louis Jacobs: We Have Reason to Believe,” by Prof.Marc Zvi Brettler,Prof.Edward Breuer in TheTorah.com.The website louisjacobs.org makes available resources pertaining to the life and work of Rabbi Jacobs including an extensive archive of essays, articles and videos.The clip featured in the podcast is taken from this video retrospective in which Rabbi Jacobs surveys the nearly 50 books he wrote.Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove delivered a lecture on Rabbi Jacobs at Oxford  in 2010. For questions and comments, email Rabbi Ed Bernstein at myteacherpodcast@gmail.com. Follow the My Teacher Podcast on social media: Twitter: @PodcastTeachFacebookInstagram

Beecher from SeePurple talks #ObamaGate, Andrew Yang and other politicians suing the New York Board of Elections, and Guy Fieri's efforts to help those in the restaurant industry.

US Vice President Mike Pence announced Tuesday that the Trump administration's Coronavirus Task Force would be winding down, with operations expected to conclude by June 1. However, US President Donald Trump contradicted him Wednesday on Twitter after The Critical Hour's recording, saying that the task force would "continue on indefinitely." The administration has framed the pandemic in the context of war. Is it possible to declare victory when the enemy continues to attack and take ground, or would that just be waving the white flag of surrender?On Tuesday, we discussed that the New York Board of Elections canceled the state's Democratic presidential primary last week, citing the risk of spreading coronavirus. A Wednesday Common Dreams headline read, "Victory for 'Basic Democracy' as Judge Orders New York to Reinstate Sanders, Yang, and Others to 2020 Primary Ballot." The article noted, "The ruling by Judge Analisa Torres of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, which came in response to a lawsuit filed by Andrew Yang last week, means the New York Democratic presidential primary will take place on June 23 as previously scheduled, barring a successful appeal." The saga continues."The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in the Trump administration's attempt to allow more employers to refuse to provide insurance coverage for birth control for female employees because of religious or moral objections," the Washington Post reported Wednesday. One thing you can say about these so-called right-to-lifers: they are persistent if nothing else. Yes, there's a definite so-called right-to-life issue here, but is there also male patriarchy involved here as well: men thinking they can still tell women what to do with their bodies and the age-old adage that women are supposed to stay home barefoot and pregnant?A great piece ran Wednesday in CounterPunch, entitled "The Washington Post's Neocons are Beating Cold War Drums…Again," wherein Melvin Goodman writes, "The Washington Post has a reputation as liberal and even left-of-center, although its editorial pages are dominated by neoconservatives who support the idea of American exceptionalism and the extreme operational tempo of America's military. In the past week, we have been treated to a series of op-ed essays that are supportive of expanded American military power and a political, if not military, confrontation with China."GUESTS: Dr. Richard Lachmann — American sociologist and specialist in comparative historical sociology and professor at the State University of New York at Albany. Dr. Lachmann is best known as the author of the book "Capitalists in Spite of Themselves," which has been awarded several prizes, including the American Sociological Association Distinguished Scholarly Book Award.Khalilah L. Brown-Dean — Associate professor of political science at Quinnipiac University, political analyst, adviser, commentator and co-author of "50 Years of the Voting Rights Act: The State of Race in Politics"Dr. Emmitt Riley — Political scientist and assistant professor of Africana studies at DePauw University.David Schultz — Professor of political science at Hamline University and author of "Presidential Swing States: Why Only Ten Matter."Vijay Prashad — Director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and chief editor of LeftWord Books. He is also a writing fellow and chief correspondent at Globetrotter.

Misfit hosts Bob Schlehuber and Jamarl Thomas broke down some of the day’s biggest domestic politics stories with host of The Discourse Podcast Brandon Sutton, including Andrew Yang’s bold move to sue the New York Board of Elections for shutting down its primary, the DNC’s recent history of suppressing voter turnout and what ends that serves, and how Joe Biden is being packaged and sold. They also tear into the new super PAC, Future to Believe In, started by some former Bernie Sanders staffers, and what that says about the senator’s team. They also got into potential third party presidential runs, and who’s not wearing what on television these days. Anya Parampil, independent journalist at the Grayzone, joined the conversation to discuss the new surveillance tools being rolled out to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and how quickly they’ll be turned toward labor suppression or other spying. Seth Rosenberg of District Psychedelic and press secretary and entheogen expert for Decriminalize Nature DC, dropped by to get into the wild and weird history of magic mushrooms, and the politics governing what drugs are made legal and which ones aren’t. We are nature, he reminds us, and humans still have a long way to go toward taking back their full power to use natural medicines, both at home and in medical settings. The fellows also got into Trump’s order protecting meat processing plants and plant workers’ opposition to it, our economic future under Joe Biden, Washington’s continued bipartisan support for Israeli apartheid, and the political ramifications of the COVID-19 response in the US.

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Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, the Executive Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis is our very special guest today.  The Rabbi will discuss how we can cope with the many challenges around the globe so we can feel safe and secure in the midst of the insanity that is all around us.

HAPPY CHANHUKAH.  Let us appreciate and celebrate the joys of Chanukah.  With us to lead us is Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, Executive Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis. Enjoy the story of Chanukah, the traditions, the festivities and much more.  Whether you celebrate Chanukah or not, this show is delightful for people of all faiths. 

Happy Holidays.  Today we are blessed to have Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, the Executive VP of the New York Board of Rabbis.  Joining him is Father Brian McWeeney, Director of Ministries and Organization Community Outreach of the Archdiocese of New York.  They are brothers in faith--the Jewish Faith and the Christian Faith.  Hear how they each join the celebration of the other. We invite you to experience the ceremonies of people outside your faith.  There is much to learn, to enjoy and to appreciate.  What better time to start, then with Chanukah and Christmas?  We should all be brothers and sisters in faith to be more connected and make the world a better place.

As hate crimes and domestic terrorism dominate the headlines, the legacy of the late Rabbi Marc Tanenbaum as a leader in interfaith and race relations in the United States and around the world becomes more and more relevant with each atrocity that is perpetrated in the name of racial purity, religion and rectitude. His widow, humanitarian and philanthropist Dr. Georgette Bennett, discusses the first-ever biography of Rabbi Tanenbaum, Confronting Hate: The Untold Story of the Rabbi Who Stood Up for Human Rights, Racial Justice and Religious Reconciliation by Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald S. Strober. From his position as director of Interreligious Affairs at the American Jewish Committee, Rabbi Tanenbaum was deeply involved in the historic Vatican II Council, which promulgated a landmark encyclical on Catholic-Jewish relations. Rabbi Tanenbaum also was one of the few Jewish leaders who worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. and Jesse Jackson, Reverend Billy Graham and other evangelical leaders. Inspired by his tradition’s ethic of social justice, he worked tirelessly as a civil rights activist and helped lead the Soviet Jewry liberation movement.Confronting Hate details Rabbi Tanenbaum’s remarkable career and interactions with civil rights legends such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Jesse Jackson as well as several US presidents, from Dwight D. Eisenhower to George H.W. Bush. Above all, its authors bring to light the immense international influence and relevance that Rabbi Tanenbaum has for today’s world, more than twenty-five years after his passing. Indeed, at a time when our world is riven by conflict, partisanship and hate, the lessons of his life could not be more timely. This event was co-sponsored by The JTS Library, the Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue, and the New York Board of Rabbis. Dr. Burton Visotzky, Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies and director of the Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue, JTS, served as moderator.

Dr. Sandie Morgan and Dave Stachowiak are joined by one of our 2019 Priceless speakers, Rabbi Diana Gerson. Diana is the associate executive vice president of the New York Board of Rabbis. She advocates for confronting issues such as family violence, sexual abuse, and the exploitation of children by reaching across faith communities. This episode…

Dr. Sandie Morgan and Dave Stachowiak are joined by one of our 2019 Priceless speakers, Rabbi Diana Gerson. Diana is the associate executive vice president of the New York Board of Rabbis. She advocates for confronting issues such as family violence, sexual abuse, and the exploitation of children by reaching across faith communities. This episode…

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, the Executive Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis is our very special guest today.  The Rabbi will discuss how we can cope with the many challenges around the globe so we can feel safe and secure in the midst of the insanity that is all around us.

Rabbi of Temple Emanu-El in NJ and the former President of the New York Board of Rabbis, Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner is no stranger to grief. In 1996, Rabbi Kirshner lost his brother, Rabbi Gabriel Kirshner, to suicide. The loss sent him on a spiritual journey through questions of why, and, eventually, to acceptance. In this episode, Rabbi Kirshner talks with Dr. Jen Ashton about faith and the role spiritual leaders' play in helping others navigate their own journey. We'd love your feedback. Please contact Dr. Ashton on Twitter or Instagram @DrJAshton. Leave a review here: http://bit.ly/2PGybw7 For more: "Life After Suicide" by Dr. Jennifer Ashton: https://amzn.to/2XcAkSE For more on Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner @rabbikirshner If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK] or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Hello Randomers and Randomites. The rage has returned! We're joined by Rob, Dave and Jeff (our representative for the New York Board of Tourism) to continue on with the Rage-Onomics. We continue talking New York business, the way of the world today, but then we delve into some music and even some football. Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from yet more new friends of the Carnival, Pink Elephant. From their self-titled album "Pink Elephant" we are proud to present "Silver Spoons and City Maps." Find them and show them some love. Facebook Bandcamp This episode was sponsored by Opsitnick & Associates. Lawyers and advocates for you, the people, for 40 years. Visit them on Facebook or their website Facebook Twitter Instagram Check out our blog for new info and goings on Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Just search "Carnival of Randomness"

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Chap Oscar Smith talk about Holy Week and Passover.  Both holidays fall together each year because their dates are based on a lunar calendar, or a calendar based on the orbit of the moon, rather than the sun. Rabbi Potasnik is the Executive Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis. Chap Oscar Smith is the Pastor of Gratitude Life, a church without walls, meaning all faiths are always welcome. Join us today for the celebration of Passover and Easter.

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik (left) and Mohammad Modarres In this episode of Interfaith Matters, two New York City leaders – one Jewish and one Muslim – discuss the importance of food in bringing people together across lines of cultural and religious difference. Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, executive vice president of the New York Board of Rabbis and co-host of “The Rev and The Rabbi” program on 77 WABC Radio, is a leading advocate for offering kosher and halal meals in New York City’s public schools, an initiative which received funding last year to launch a pilot program. Mohammad Modarres, a Ted Talk resident and keynote speaker, is the founder of Abe’s Meats, a business that produces meats which are both Zabihah Halal and Glatt Kosher. Proceeds from Abe’s Meats are used to fund Interfaith Ventures, a nonprofit that Mohammad co-founded to promote interfaith dialogue and unity. Rabbi Potasnik and Mohammad Modarres met up recently for this conversation on food and faith in the Library of the East End Temple, with a few friends in the audience. __________________________________________________ Podcast Questions? Comments? Have a question for our guests, or a comment on our podcast series?  Please feel free to leave comments on your podcast player, or send us an email at podcast@interfaithcenter.org.  And please be sure to rate us! “Interfaith Matters” is hosted by Hannah Meholick, and engineered and edited by Jeff Berman.  Learn more about the podcast team on our website. Intro and outro music for this episode are edited excerpts of “Maximum Relax” by Lee Rosevere, used under CC BY 4.0 / Edited from original.

Marble has a rich history of participating in interfaith activities and one of the highlights is our “Trialogue” hosted by Dr. Michael Brown. The focus of the service is a conversation among spiritual leaders of three faiths: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Ask a friend to join you for this unique and memorable worship experience. We will also have a special extended Talk Back after Worship in the Sanctuary when the conversation will continue. Leaders speaking at our Tri-Faith Service are: Laila Marie Al-Askari is the Director of Administration and Finance for The Brick Presbyterian Church where she is developing the organization’s systems to service inreach and outreach needs as well as interfaith work. In 2014 the Islamic Center of New York University (ICNYU) awarded her the Visionaries Award for her work in co-founding the Islamic Center during her undergraduate years at NYU. Ms. Al-Askari’s interfaith work has led her in many directions. In 2017 she joined the board of the Muslim Community Network to continue her work on building bridges within communities. She has served as Treasurer for the American Society for the Advancement of Muslims, and served as the Muslim representative to the Executive Committee for Auburn Seminary’s Face to Face Faith to Faith Program for conflict resolution, and currently serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of the Cordoba House and the Islamic Sunday School Program. Recently she participated in the Muslim Leadership Training program jointly sponsored by the Cordoba House and the Hartford Seminary. As a member of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, Ms. Al-Askari continues her interfaith journey of building bridges. Ms. Al-Askari is a graduate of New York University with a BA and MA in Near Eastern Literature and Languages, and an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Baruch College/Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and is a Certified Health Care Executive (CHE). She was the Administrator for Cardiology at Beth Israel Medical Center, and later at Montefiore Medical Center, worked in the Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology Departments as the Director of Business and Clinical Affairs providing needed services for underserved areas. For this work she was one of the first administrators to become a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine. Rabbi Joe Potasnik is the Executive Vice President of The New York Board of Rabbis, the largest interdenominational rabbinic body in the world. He is presently Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Mount Sinai in Brooklyn Heights, New York, and serves as Chaplain of the New York City Fire Department. He is co-host of “Religion on the Line,” which airs on WABC Talk Radio 770 AM, serves as the religious commentator for 1010 WINS Radio, and hosts the TV program Faith to Faith on the Jewish Broadcasting Service. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Center for Thought & Culture. In the past he served as a member of the New York Human Rights Commission, and Chaplain of the New York Press Club. He was awarded the Jan Karski Humanitarian Award by the Polish Consulate and also received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. He has published numerous articles in New York City newspapers, including the New York Post. He was selected by the Forward Newspaper as one of the 50 most inspiring Rabbis. Rabbi Potasnik received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Yeshiva College, his Master of Science from the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Yeshiva University and was ordained at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of Yeshiva University. In addition, he received his Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School. Dr. Michael Brown

We talk to Jonathan Clarke, an attorney who filed the law suit against New York Board of Elections over voter purges about what the hell happened, what he hopes to achieve and if it could effect the presidential race. We ask Hillary Clinton to apologize for the remarks of one of her surrogate (we think this may be a recurring segment, unfortunately)and talk about why Jonathan may be the Irish-American Bernie Sanders (my words, not his.) Gabe offers a list of women role models. And finally, Oscar-nominated director Josh Fox (Gasland)talks to us live from outside of the IFC movie theater where his latest film “How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change."

Rabbi Diana S. Gerson, MAHL, is Program Director at the New York Board of Rabbis. She has been successfully advancing the New York Board of Rabbis' leadership role in confronting family violence in the faith community since 2005. As a recognized authority in the field, Rabbi Gerson has provided education and training to more than 3,000 members of the clergy and faith leaders around the United States. She has also provided family violence prevention education to thousands of teenagers and adults through her extensive outreach in faith communities. She also has developed training programs for the NYC Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence and has educated faith leaders for the New York City Family Justice Centers. Rabbi Gerson served as a member of the board of directors of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) and chairs its Jewish Women's Caucus. She is a recipient of the Faith Leaders Award from Affinity Health Plan and was named one of the "21 Leaders for the 21st Century" by Women's eNews. Rabbi Gerson received her rabbinic ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York. Our mid-week service blends traditional and contemporary worship styles, creating a mixture that is informal and reverent, often humorous, and always Spirit-filled. Sermons by Dr. Michael Brown and others, with dynamic contemporary music led by a praise vocal ensemble and band. All are welcome! We meet in the Marble Loft (274 Fifth Avenue), next door to the church.

As a teenager, Hoboken native Roger Corrado watched the twin towers rise into the skyline. The former New York Board of Trade vice chair, who was based at the original World Trade Center 4 building, talks about restoring the global markets right after the attacks.

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, Pres., New York Board of Rabbis

The University of Alabama College of Education presents Dr. Pedro Noguera as the 2010 Julie Laible Memorial Lecturer on Anti-Racist Scholarship, Education and Social Activism. Noguera is the inaugural Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education at New York University. In addition to serving as a professor at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Development at New York University, he also holds tenured faculty appointments in the department of sociology at NYU the department of humanities and social sciences at Steinhardt. In 2008, New York Governor David Paterson chose Noguera to serve on the State University of New York Board of Trustees. Noguera is executive director of the Metropolitan Center for Urban Education and co-director of the Institute for the Study of Globalization and Education in Urban Settings. As an urban sociologist, Noguera has made a noted impact with his research on the influence of social and economic conditions on urban school environments. He has over one hundred and fifty publications in his field of research and has appeared as a commentator on CNN and National Public Radio among other national news providers.