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img * Topic: Sports & Philanthropy * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: SAUL GARLICK Bio: * Saul Garlick’s career has been dedicated to how technology and human connection can intersect to drive engagement and progress in live experiences and education. His interest in merging digital solutions with the power of personal interactions has not only redefined educational models but has also elevated fan experiences at major sports events. As Co-founder & CEO at Fabric, Saul has built Fabric into a fast-emerging leader in the mixed-reality space for live events. Fabric's platform allows teams, leagues, venues, and events to publish and deliver gamified mixed-reality experiences instantly at live events while collecting real-time data and analytics from fans. Fabric’s customers can easily launch loyalty and rewards programs, payment integrations, social interactions, and much more at any time and any place. Fabric is currently working with NBA, MLB, and NHL among others. Fabric underscores the potential of harnessing technology to foster deeper, more immersive human connections during live events. * Prior to Fabric, Saul founded Unleesh, a digital platform that reimagines engagement through an experiential learning management system and custom development agency and ThinkImpact, a global immersion program, emphasizing teamwork and innovation to build new ventures in rural economies. For several years he led the expansion of a charter school network in West Africa from one school to 19 schools, serving 4,000 students. * Saul is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at ArtCenter College of Design and served as Social-Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the University of Southern California's Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab. He is a board member of the West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation and Johns Hopkins Second Decade Society. Saul is a Truman Scholar and Inc. 30 under 30 entrepreneur, and graduated from Johns Hopkins University and its School of Advanced International Studies. He lives in LA with his wife and two sons. * **IN THIS EPISODE WE LEARN ABOUT A FASCINATING NEW TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTION IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS. SAUL HAS BEEN A CONTRIBUTOR ACROSS MULTIPLE PHILANTHROPIC PURSUITS.
img * Topic: Comedy & Philanthropy * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Modi Rosenfeld Bio: Voted one of the top 10 comedians in New York City by The Hollywood Reporter, Modi is one of the comedy circuit’s most sought after performers. Featured on HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, Howard Stern, and E! Entertainment, Modi has received rave reviews in The New York Times, Time Out NY and The New York Post. Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, Modi emigrated with his family to the United States at the age of seven and was raised on Long Island. After graduating from Boston University, he worked as an investment banker until his first open-mic night made him realize that stand-up was his true calling. Equipped with a sharp wit and a knack for reading an audience, Modi has gone on to become a successful fixture in New York's vibrant comedy scene, often doing bits that incorporate his heritage, and he is a hit with diverse Jewish audiences as well as fans of all backgrounds and beliefs. Now a regular performer at the New York and Los Angeles comedy clubs, Modi also headlines around the country and across the globe. Modi has played himself on HBO's Crashing and Netflix's When Jews Were Funny. He's also appeared in several feature films and played leading roles in two: Waiting for Woody Allen, which won the LA Film Festival, and Stand Up, a feature-length film. In 2018, Mayor Bill De Blasio declared June 26th 'Mordechi Modi Rosenfeld Day' https://youtu.be/hw-ayc5274I in the city of New York for his accomplishments and contributions to the artistic community. * * * * * * * * IN THIS RIVETING EPISODE WE LEARN HOW TO ENJOY THE ART OF GIVING BACK. * * THANK YOU TO THE JEWISH FUTURE PROMISE FOR ARRANGING THIS EPISODE. * https://jewishfuturepromise.org/
img * Topic: Philanthropy in Challenging Times * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Michael Bloch Bio: * Michael Bloch was a senior partner at McKinsey & Company for 23 years where he worked with senior executives and boards of large corporations in more than 10 countries to accelerate their growth, leverage technology for competitive advantage, and transform their support functions. In parallel, Michael has worked for over a decade with non-profit organizations, helping them define their strategy and implement growth initiatives. Over the years Michael worked on the employment of weaker populations, a new museum, immigration for highly skilled olim, food rescue, woman entrepreneurship, the integration of Haredim into high-tech, the scale-up of educational programs, etc. Prior to McKinsey, Michael was a researcher at the University of California (Berkeley) and at New York University. Before that, he worked for Unicible (a Swiss outsourcer for the banking industry) where he managed business process redesign and software development projects. Michael received an M.S. in Business Information Systems and a B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC) at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. A citizen of Switzerland, France, and Israel, he is fluent in French, English, and Hebrew. He is also the current CEO of Israel Impact Partners https://www.israel-impact.com/ Articles by Michael on Charitable Giving: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * https://www.jpost.com/opinion/smart-tzedakah-efficiently-effectively-professionalized-giving-opinion-662342 https://www.jpost.com/judaism/seven-processes-of-smart-tzedakah-that-you-can-do-664011 * * IN THIS RIVETING EPISODE WE LEARN THE NUTS & BOLTS OF HOW TO PRACTICE IMPACTFUL & EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY.
* Topic: The JPP 2023 Year in Review * * * * * * * * * * * * Rabbi Cohen highlights the top episodes of this past season. Looking forward to 2024 on the JPP! *
img * Topic: A Concierge Rabbi * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Rabbi Yehuda Albin Bio: * Yehuda's story is genuinely remarkable. He grew up as a Reform Jew in Scarsdale, NY, his father was a successful entrepreneur that ran a secular Jewish camp called Ken-Mont and Ken-Wood. He became religious in Jerusalem, after graduating Bowdoin College with the highest honors. Then he studied the Torah and the Talmud for nearly a decade in Jerusalem, before returning to the states, and moving to Chicago. In Chicago he established a Torah teaching and counseling practice, focused on successful business people and professionals. He has been doing this for 30 years wearing two different hats in the process. * * Yehuda's experience, education, and wisdom, melding the best of two worlds, provide a unique perspective helping people manage business, family and every type of unique problem. His unique, spiritually based, approach to life is a fresh alternative to more traditional counselling and coaching. * * To get a feel for Yehuda's engaging approach and command of subject matter, you can listen to him at https://www.theemberfoundation.org/ * IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS IMPACTING PEOPLE THROUGH PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, DEEP TORAH STUDY & PHILANTHROPY.
* Topic: Israel at War #4: The Capitalist Kibbutz * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Oded Hermoni Bio: * GENERAL PARTNER & CO-FOUNDER; J-VENTURES, J-ANGELS * In the past 15 years Oded has invested in many industries as a partner in Rhodium VC, J-Ventures and J-Angel. Most of the investments were in Silicon Valley NYC and Israel. Oded has been an Entrepreneur, Investor and experienced High Tech Executive and over 40 companies in Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv as a board member, observer, founder, consultant, and manager. Investments include Face.com (FB) Outbrain, Hopstop ( Apple), Hexatier ( Huawei), Storedot, Compass ( Sage), Cabin, AFresh, Yieldmo, Yotpo, Zooz ( PayU), IMGN, MDGO, Phylagen, Macheye, Swiftmile, Home365, Physera. Oded Hermoni is a leader in connecting the American Jewish community and the many Israelis working in Silicon Valley. Jerusalem-born Oded began his career as a journalist covering the country’s flourishing technology sector. He soon took an active role in the technology sector himself by founding two start-up companies, one of which was acquired by Yellow Pages in 2006. Oded became a leader of the high-tech industry in Israel, founding the country’s High Tech Industry Association, before he, his wife, Ravit, and their young son relocated to the Bay Area in 2011. Upon arrival, Oded found an already well-established Israeli community on the South Peninsula. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS BEING THE CHILD OF A HERO WHO DIED IN THE YOM KIPPUR WAR & HOW WE CAN CREATE GREATER CONNECTION AMONGST JEWS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
img * Topic: Israel at War #3: Raising Funds for the State of Israel * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Howard L. Goldstein Bio: Howard is the Chair of the National & International Boards of Israel Bonds. He is senior partner at Citrin Cooperman, one of the nation's largest professional services firms. With more than 50 years of experience as a certified public accountant, Howard has broad knowledge in all tax strategies and planning for corporations, partnerships, individuals and start-up companies. Howard is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New Jersey Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and State of New Jersey Board of Certified Public Accountants. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF ISRAEL BONDS AT THIS CRITICAL JUNCTURE AS WELL AS THE $1 BILLION PLUS RAISED FOR ISRAEL SINCE OCTOBER 7TH.
img * Topic: Israel at War #2: The Battle for our College Campuses * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Daniel Lowy Bio: Daniel is a seasoned financial expert with a track record for identifying underperforming businesses and executing successful business turnarounds. He received his MBA in Finance & Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School and his Bachelor’s in Economics & Finance and Master’s in Commerce from the University of New South Wales. Daniel has a broad range of executive and investment experience in the U.S. and international marketplace, with a particular focus on healthcare. He serves on the board of the Orthodox Union (OU) & CUNY graduate school of public health.
* Topic: Israel at War: How Can We Help? * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Michal (Miki) Leon Bio: * * Miki is the CEO & Director of her family foundation in Israel. * * In 'regular times' the foundation focuses on fortifying home-room teachers in Israel to ensure the education of the next generation of Israelis and to ensure nobody is forgotten. * In this episode we have a raw heart to heart conversation about recent events in Israel including using philanthropy as a tool to help on the front-lines and in the emergency crisis we find ourselves in. Learn More at this link: https://lionff.com/
* Topic: Technology & Philanthropy * * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Adam Nash Bio: * * Adam is the co-founder and CEO of Daffy.org http://daffy.org/, a not-for-profit community built around a new, modern platform for giving. He is a seasoned executive, investor, and advisor with a long career at companies like Apple, eBay, LinkedIn, Dropbox, and Wealthfront, where he was CEO. He is also an adjunct lecturer at Stanford, where he teaches “Personal Finance for Engineers”. In this episode we discuss: 1) Contradictions-Humility & Hubris 2) Impact of AI 3) Developing a Career: How to Grow 4) Tracking Charitable Giving 5) Helping to become the Ideal Philanthropic Version of Yourself 6) Coaching Personal Finance and so much more!
* Topic: Family Offices & Societal Change * * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Daniel Goldman Bio: Daniel is the founder and Managing Partner at Goldrock Capital. Born in London, Daniel emigrated to Israel in 1992. He now lives in Beit Shemesh, where he was very involved in building and shaping the city. Daniel is active in many organizations that promote understanding and tolerance among all sectors of society. He lives with his wife and five children. In this episode we discuss: 1) Growing up in New Castle 2) A thirty-year story of Rags to Riches 3) Helping High-Net Worth Families 4) Diverse Sources of Inspiration 5) Changing the sociological landscape in Israel 6) Difference between Tzedaka (Charity & Philanthropy) and so much more!Topic
img * Topic: Breaking Barriers While Helping Others * * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin Bio: Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin is a Clinical Professor of Law at Cardozo Law School and the Founding Director of the Program on Leadership at the Heyman Center for Corporate Governance. Professor Greenberg-Kobrin is a Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law School, where she served as Dean of Students for eleven years. She also holds an appointment at Columbia University's Teachers College in the Klingenstein Center for Independent School Leadership. She teaches in the areas of transactional law, leadership, conflict resolution and negotiation, intellectual property law and educational governance. She served as the Title IX Coordinator at Columbia Law School where she authored sexual harassment policies and oversaw the sexual respect initiative, training hundreds of students each year. Professor Greenberg-Kobrin also facilitates the Arev Fund, a grantmaking organization whose mission is to use and promote impactful female Jewish philanthropy to spur change, with a particular focus on the advancement of women. Areas of interest include spiritual leadership, communal life, social justice, and education. Prior to her appointment at Columbia, she was an attorney in the corporate, securities, and financial Institutions group at Arnold & Porter. She received both her BA and her JD from Columbia University, and was a Bruriah Scholar at Midreshet Lindenbaum and a Torat Miriam fellow. Professor Greenberg-Kobrin trains leaders around the world and lectures and consultants with various universities, organizations, Jewish day schools and private schools on a wide-range of issues, including leadership training, negotiation and conflict resolution, agunot, policy drafting and implementation, sexual assault and harassment prevention, crisis management, work/life balance, faculty development and training and women and Judaism. She serves on a number of not-for-profit boards and lives in Riverdale, New York with her husband. They are the parents of five children. In this episode we discuss: 1) Hard Work 2) Memories from Columbia Law School class of 99' 3) Learning in Depth 4) Lessons in Parenting 5) Influencing Students 6) Start-Up Philanthropy 7) Never Saying No and so much more!
* Topic: Overcoming Obstacles * * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Tamir Goodman Bio: Zone190 inventor Tamir Goodman, dubbed “The Jewish Jordan” by Sports Illustrated in 1999, is a former professional basketball player who has become a successful entrepreneur, coach, educator, and motivational speaker. During high school, Goodman was ranked among the top 25 recruits in the country, and he garnered attention after averaging 35.4 points per game his junior year, all while remaining faithful to his Orthodox Jewish upbringing. He achieved additional notoriety after being named MVP of the prestigious “Capital Classic All-Star Game,” an award won by players like Shaquille O’Neal and Lebron James. Tamir went on to make history as the first Jewish basketball player to play D-I college and professional basketball, while faithfully wearing a yarmulke on the court and without playing on the Jewish Sabbath. In 2002, Goodman fulfilled his dream of moving to Israel, signing a three-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv and serving in the Israeli Defense Force, which is a requirement of all Israeli citizens. Goodman played in Israel and again in the U.S. until injuries forced his retirement in 2009. Since retiring, Goodman has established his reputation as a sought-after motivational speaker, coach, and educator. He has coached more than 3,000 basketball players around the world, and has partnered with Houston Rockets small-forward Omri Casspi on a series of basketball camps around the U.S. He is also the cofounder of Coolanu Israel, which strengthens ties to Israel through innovative seminars, sports programs and literature projects for athletes, college students, and coaches. In this episode we discuss: 1) Being a Kiddush Hashem 2) You can do Anything 3) Having a Coach & Mentor 4) What does G-d Want from me Today? 5) Inspired by Those who Overcome 6) Loving Life 7) The Ultimate Connector and so much more!
* Topic: Becoming Elite * * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Mike Dube Bio: Mike Dube, co-founder and President of Elite Method, has an incredible passion for working with kids and teaching them the skills needed to be successful in life. He stresses character building as much as strength and skill building. Mike is also co-founder of DubeZone, where he served as the inspiration and master trainer to a large coaching staff. Mike is considered an expert coach for his unique ability to connect with and transform every child with whom he works. His energy and enthusiasm is infectious, and he spreads his positive message through volunteerism, motivational speaking, and the charity he co-founded, Sharing Seats, which has given away thousands of event and sporting tickets to children in need. "Coach Mike," as he is affectionately called, is an inspiration to many and is very much looking forward to continuing his passion in helping kids through the development of Elite Method. In this episode we discuss: 1) Child of Divorce 2) A Passion for Helping Others 3) Giving is the Best Feeling 4) From Kids to CEO's 5) Time is our most precious commodity 6) Living an Inspirational & Meaningful Life 7) Sharing Seats & Gronk and so much more!
* Topic: From Yeshiva to an IPO * * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Menashe Kestenbaum Bio: Menashe is an entrepreneur and industry disruptor based out of Toronto. He started off his career in the gaming industry leading Enthusiast Gaming from a basement startup in 2015 to an all-time high valuation of $1.4B in 2021. He's currently focused on disrupting the mental health industry with his new start-up entitled Glimmer. In this episode we discuss: 1) A Yeshiva Life/Critical Values 2) Not Having Money 3) A Public Persona 4) The Role of Wealth & Financial Resources 5) Charity & Standards of Living 6) The Mental Health Space and so much more!
* Topic: Hatzolah Air * * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Dr. Avishi Neuman Bio: Dr. Neuman is the Medical Director of Hatzolah Air as well as the Director of Centurion Anesthesia. He is a graduate of the Sackler School of Medicine in Israel. He lives in North Woodmere, NY & is an active Hatzolah member & community leader. See this link to learn more about Hatzolah Air https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/369487 In this episode we discuss: 1) A Life of Chesed 2) The passion for saving lives 3) Doubling Down on our Talents 4) Always wanting to be the Giver in any situation 5) The need for & impact of Hatzolah Air 6) Travel Habits of the Jewish community and so much more!
* Topic: Rocket Man * * * * * * * * * * * * * GUEST: ARI SACHER Bio: Ari Sacher is a Rocket Scientist, and has worked in the design and development of missiles for over twenty five years. He has briefed hundreds of US Congressmen on Israeli Missile Defense, including three briefings on Capitol Hill at the invitation of the House Majority Leader and the Israeli Ambassador. Ari is a highly requested speaker, enabling even the layman to understand “rocket science”. Ari has appeared on CNN, Fox News, i24news, and the Discovery Channel. Ari has also been a scholar in residence in numerous synagogues and schools in the USA, Canada, UK, South Africa and Australia. He is a riveting speaker, using his experience in the defense industry to explain Judaism to the young and old alike in a way that is simultaneously enlightening and entertaining. Ari came on aliya from the USA in 1982. He lives in Moreshet in the Western Galilee along with his wife, eight children, and ten grandchildren. He currently works in the Land and Naval Warfare Division at Rafael, where he is responsible for system development. In this episode we discuss: 1) The Technion 2) The importance of Deterrence 3) Sacrifice 4) Mission Driven Life 5) Centrality of Torah, Am Yisroel & Family 6) Offense & Defense 7) The Needy that are close to us and so much more!
TOPIC: IT'S STILL ROCK N ROLL TO ME! GUEST: DAVID FISHOF Bio: Whether he’s producing a tour, assembling an All-Starr band with Ringo Starr, or writing a best-selling book, there’s one thing David Fishof is always doing: dreaming. Hailed as one of the most creative and innovative entertainment producers in the world, Fishof has been responsible for some of the most original, successful, and exciting live shows ever brought to the stage. But of all the shows he’s put on over his 40-plus year career, there’s one production that stands out from all the rest: Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp. After years of good fortune working with veteran rockers like Roger Daltrey, Ringo Starr, The Monkees, Levon Helm, Joe Walsh, the late Jack Bruce and so many more superstars, Fishof decided it was time to share his experiences with rock fans around the world. And so, in 1997, he debuted the rock camp—a place where regular people can reconnect with their passion for music alongside the most famous names in the business. A quarter century later, the camp has given more than 7,000 folks from around the world a chance to live the rock star dream. Campers get to meet and jam with their musical idols—including Joe Perry, Roger Daltrey, Gene Simmons, Nancy Wilson, and the late Jeff Beck—in some of the most legendary venues on Earth, from Abbey Road Studios in London, to the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood, to the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas. In addition to founding Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp, Fishof’s career highlights include reuniting The Monkees for their blowout reunion tour in 1986, and producing Dirty Dancing: The Concert Tour, Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Tour, the Happy Together Tours, Classic Superfest, American Gladiators Live Tour, and the British Rock Symphony (which featured Roger Daltrey, Alice Cooper, and Jon Anderson). Fishof also worked with Ringo Starr to create the All Starr Band, and over its fifteen-year existence, Fishof has produced eight All Star Band tours. In January 2023, Fishof announced a development deal with Fox for a comedy TV show called “Rock Camp” following a down on his luck rock star, who after a series of screw-ups, begrudgingly goes to teach at Rock Camp — a summer camp where anyone can live out their fantasy of shredding next to their favorite rockers — in order to satisfy a court mandate and save his reputation. Fishof joins producers Steve Basilone (“The Goldbergs”) and Jeff Rowe on the endeavor. 1) Torah Inspiration 2) Pride in Family & Judaism 3) Fame & Fortune 4) Pivot to Music 5) Fantasy Camp 6) Reflection and so much more!
TOPIC: THE ART OF PHILANTHROPY GUEST: SHAWNA GOODMAN-SONE Bio: Shawna Goodman-Sone obtained a BA in Art History from McGill University and was awarded the McGill Scarlet Key for outstanding leadership and positive impact. She graduated from the Natural Gourmet Cooking School and the Institute of Culinary Education, both in New York City. Upon graduation, she has given classes, catered and cooked for clients in New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Montreal and Israel. She acted as editor of the cookbook, a project of the Auxiliary of the Sir Mortimer B. David Jewish General Hospital. Shawna is currently living in Ra’anana, Israel combining her love for food and philanthropy in creating classes that celebrate Israel’s abundance while raising awareness of local charitable organizations. She is a Board member of the Foundation for Jewish Camp, the Jewish Funders Network and Gvahim which supports the integration of new arrivals in Israel. She is also the Chairman of the Goodman Family Foundation. 1) Montreal Roots 2) Federation & Everything Jewish 3) Losing a Parent 4) 'Medinat Rannana' 5) Not 'Taking Up Space' 6) Food & Philanthropy 7) A Metamorphosis in the Israel Summer Experience and so much more!
TOPIC: AN UNSTOPPABLE DRIVE GUEST: ADAM NEUMAN Bio: Adam Neuman serves the Big Ten Conference as Chief of Staff, Strategy and Operations & Deputy General Counsel as a member of the conference's Senior Leadership Team. Neuman serves as a strategic aide to both the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) and the Big Ten Conference Commissioner in creating a movement of leadership in sports, academics and social responsibility throughout intercollegiate sports. Neuman joined the Big Ten Conference in January 2020 and played a strategic role in helping the conference navigate the most complex times in its 125-year history by assuming a leadership role in helping the conference navigate a global health pandemic. Neuman helped establish the Taskforce for Emerging Infectious Diseases and played a key role in the negotiations and implementation of a comprehensive COVID-19 testing program to help student-athletes, coaches and staff return to competition safely. His previous legal experience was with Simpson Thacher and Bartlett LLP as a corporate associate in their capital markets division. Prior, Neuman served as the lead speechwriter for the president of Yeshiva University. Neuman earned a joint juris doctorate and master’s degree in public administration from the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated magna cum laude from Yeshiva University with a bachelor’s degree in political science, receiving both the Phillip Lieberman Award for character and service, and an award for excellence in political science. 1) Vision & Ambition 2) Outworking Everyone in the Room 3) Sensitivity to the environment around you 4) Mental Health as a Priority on Campus 5) Minnesota Vikings 6) Young Israel of the West Side and so much more!
TOPIC: LESSONS FROM A CEO GUEST: BRUCE SCHANZER Bio: Bruce Schanzer is Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Erez Asset Management, LLC, a fund manager focused on real estate investment opportunities in both public and private capital markets. Prior to forming Erez in August 2022, Mr. Schanzer was President, CEO and a director of Cedar Realty Trust (NYSE: CDR), a real estate investment trust focused on the ownership, operation, and redevelopment of grocery-anchored shopping centers in the Washington, DC to Boston corridor. Before joining Cedar in 2011, he held real estate investment banking positions at Goldman Sachs & Co and at Merrill Lynch. Prior thereto, Schanzer worked as a real estate attorney in New York. He received an M.B.A. in finance and accounting from the University of Chicago (now known as the Booth School of Business); a J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he also served as a member of the Law Review; and a B.A from Yeshiva College, where he is currently a member of the board of trustees. Schanzer has also served as a member of the board of governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts. He is presently a member of the board of trustees of SAR Academy in Riverdale, NY & the board of advisors of New York Medical College. 1) Promoting Your Wife 2) Having a prescient mentor 3) Gaining the courage of conviction 4) Going through tough times, public embarrassment 5) Music and the depth of a day of rest 6) Leadership & Impact 7) The Yarmulka Debate and so much more!
img TOPIC: WHAT IS A CHIEF HEART OFFICER? GUEST: CLAUDE SILVER Claude Silver’s life’s purpose is to be of joyful service and unlock emotional optimism in all. Cultivating Emotional Optimism is the most effective tool in revealing the greatness that resides within people. The key lies in the Claude is the first-ever Chief Heart Officer. She takes her calling seriously and it has led her down a path of working with and working for close to 1,000 employees at VaynerMedia to integrate heart into their professional lives and become the best version of themselves and best leaders they can be. There has never been a better time to concentrate on bringing humanity, emotional intelligence, equity, and diversity into the workplace; cultivating cultures, connections and communication-this is what will take teams to the next level of success in all areas of business, and it all begins and ends with heart. As a motivational speaker, thought leader and industry trend setter, Claude focus on teaching people and organizations how to disrupt the traditional HR model with the use of emotional optimism and heart-centered leadership to develop elite performance, create cultures of belonging, empower teams to be purpose-driven, efficient, and strong, and infuses companies with empathy, humanity, and joy. In this episode: 1) Being at Home at Work 2) Meeting Gary Vaynerchuk 3) A longer pathway that is shorter in the end 4) Holding people close & working alongside them 5) Investing & Caring for the weakest members of society 6) Modeling for others and so much more!
img BONUS EPISODE: COMMEMORATING THE 6TH YAHRZEIT OF HAGAON HARAV MOSHE SHAPIRO ZT'L GUEST: RABBI YECHEZKEL HARTMAN Rabbi Hartman has been delivering Shiurim and lectures on a variety of Torah Topics for the past 15 years. He studied in Yeshivas Chevron in Yerushalayim, and was a close Talmid of Rav Moshe Shapira zt’l. Rabbi Hartman's Shiurim include a daily Daf Yomi and Short Machshava on the Daf, and a weekly Practical halacha shiur, Parsha B'Iyun shiur, as well as his renowned Machshava on the Parsha/Yom Tov Shiur, based on the teachings of his Rebbi. Rabbi Hartman is the author of Sefer Ma’ane Yechezkel on Chumash and (soon to be published) Shiurei Rav Moshe Shapira on Agados of Raba Bar Bar Chanah, as well as several periodic publications. He holds an MBA from Columbia University and works in real estate. In this episode: 1) Meeting R' Moshe as a child 2) Seeing the Forest from the Trees 3) My Father's Rebbe 4) Shidduchim Insights 5) Sharing Torah with one & all 6) Desiring/Asking for Greatness from one & all 7) See What Others Don't See/Being Wise and so much more!
* * * img * Topic: The Year in Review/2022 * * * * * Guest: Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen (solo) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BIO: * * Rabbi Cohen is the host of the JPP. He's a fundraiser, someone deeply committed to philanthropy and making a positive game-changing impact on the world. * * * In this episode we explore: * * * 1. Top 5 Episodes from the 2022 Season 2. Fake it Until You Make-It 3. Persistence v. Annoyance 4. Passion for the Cause 5. Leveraging in Times of Plenty 6. Crossing Lines/Boundaries
img * Topic: Thoughtful Philanthropy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Emily Kane Miller * * * * BIO: * * Emily is the founder and CEO of Ethos Giving. Equal parts head and heart, Emily has spent her career working for social change. With deep experience in government, advocacy, nonprofit, corporate, and philanthropic work, Emily has a unique ability to envision and steward philanthropic contributions that maximize benefit and value for all. Previously, she served as Vice President of Philanthropy & Community Affairs at The Wonderful Company. Emily led the organization’s award-winning philanthropic efforts, which ranged from paradigm-changing, place-based work, to branded community giving programs, to transformative institutional contributions. * * * Emily was formerly legal counsel and Director for Government Affairs at Wonderful, where she worked on a host of issues pertaining to regulatory, governmental, and philanthropic affairs—including agriculture, food law, education, affordable housing and nutrition—at the state, federal, and international levels. Prior to her tenure at Wonderful, Emily served in a variety of capacities in California and Washington, D.C. for both government and advocacy groups. She holds a BA from the University of California Los Angeles, and a JD from the University of Arizona School of Law. Emily lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two children. * * * In this episode we explore: * * * 1. A life of Meaning 2. Impact & Alignment 3. Husband/Wife Tag-Team 4. Lessons from a Bar-Exam 5. How to do Philanthropy Better 6. Building a Business and much more!
* Topic: Fundraising Tips from a Master * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Guest: Dan Forman * * * * BIO: * * Dan Forman is currently Senior Philanthropic Advisor at Yeshiva University and previously served as Vice President for Institutional Advancement from 1995-2016. During his tenure as Vice President, Dan directed two comprehensive campaigns that generated more than $1.6 billion for YU and its Schools. Prior to YU, Dan was Executive Director of the 1986-1995 CapItal Campaign at NY UJA-FEDERATION which generated $1.2 billion as well as directed the principal gifts department of its Annual Campaign raising $80 million per annum. Dan was also Executive Director of UJA-FEDERATION’S Westchester Division as well as Jewish Community Centers in Mt. Vernon, NY and Boston, Mass. * * Dan has taught strategic planning and fundraising at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business, YU’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work, The New School, Brandeis University, Marymount College, and Leslie College. He also currently provides philanthropic advisory services to a select number of institutions. * * His undergraduate degrees from SUNY of Buffalo include a BA in History, BS in Social Work, and a BS in Photography. He received an MSW from Boston University School of Social Work with a concentration in Administration. Dan also was a graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business Institute of Nonprofit Management where he later taught for ten years. More recently, Dan and other colleagues helped launch YU’s Certificate Program in Jewish Philanthropy focused on training new professionals in the field of development. Dan has been a guest speaker and panelist at numerous conferences and workshops on fundraising, leadership development, capital campaigns, and nonprofit management. * * In this episode we explore: * * * 1. The Art of the Ask 2. Using lay leaders to your advantage 3. Wonderful Mentors 4. Covid Fundraising 5. Long-Term Fundraising/Capital Campaigns 6. A Rewarding Meaningful Profession and much more!
img * TOPIC: A BIG-HEARTED BRAIN SURGEON * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GUEST: DR. HOWARD WEINER * * * * BIO: * * Dr. Weiner is Chief of Neurosurgery at Texas Children’s Hospital. * Dr. Weiner has become one of the country’s leading pediatric epilepsy surgeons, attracting patients from across the United States and abroad because of his innovative approach. Over the last 20 years, he has become a recognized national and international leader in the surgical treatment of childhood epilepsy, and has been a pioneer in advancing the care of children with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, for which he is considered one of the world’s leading experts. His expertise also includes the operative treatment of childhood brain tumors, spasticity, hydrocephalus, congenital malformations, tethered cord, chiari malformation, craniosynostosis, and spina bifida. In this episode we explore: * * 1. The 5am Club 2. Finding Balance in a Frenetic World 3. Mentorship 4. Family as the Priority 5. What is Perfection? 6. Work Hard/Be Nice and much more!
* TOPIC: MEETING UP * * GUEST: DAVID SIEGEL * * * * BIO: * * David Siegel is the CEO of Meetup, the largest platform for finding and building local community. He has over 20 years of experience as a technology and digital media executive leading organizations through innovative product development, rapid revenue growth, and digital traffic acceleration. Prior to joining Meetup, David was CEO of Investopedia and before that, President of Seeking Alpha. David holds a BA in Philosophy, Politics & Economics and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania. He is an adjunct professor at Columbia University where he teaches strategic planning and entrepreneurship. He hosts the podcast Keep Connected, which is dedicated to the power of community. David’s book, , (HarperCollins) lays out the framework for decision-making that leaders can use to ensure organizational and personal success. In this episode we explore: * * 1. No Regrets 2. Work Ethic 3. Work/Life Balance 4. CEO skill-set 5. Secrets of Mentorship 6. Adam Neumann & WeWork Culture and much more!
img * TOPIC: A GLOBAL LAWYER * * GUEST: JEREMY LUSTMAN * * * * BIO: * * Jeremy Lustman helps lead DLA Piper's global Israel country group. Jeremy spends much of his time physically on the ground in Israel, where he has developed a strong international network of Israeli companies, investors, entrepreneurs, bankers, accountants and local lawyers. He currently coordinates and helps lead DLA Piper's development efforts and initiatives cultivating international business emanating from Israel, serves as a liaison for Israeli clients seeking legal guidance in non-Israeli jurisdictions where DLA Piper has a presence, and provides guidance to non-Israeli clients evaluating business relationships and strategic partners within Israel. Jeremy directly represents and oversees a significant number of key Israeli relationships that have touched upon more than 35 different international jurisdictions and more than 40 DLA Piper global offices. These clients cover virtually all sectors of the Israeli economy, including leading venture capital and private equity funds, institutional real estate investors and multiple companies in the biotech, high tech (software, Internet and semiconductors), telecommunications, industrial, food/beverage, agro-tech, defense, homeland security and gaming sectors. In addition, Jeremy maintains a focused US-component of his practice that operates at the intersection of corporate, real estate and hospitality law. He assists public and private companies, private equity funds and cash flow lenders in business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, senior and mezzanine debt financings, equity investments and joint ventures. In addition, Jeremy has significant experience in the hospitality industry, including transactions on hotels involving franchise and management portfolios (development and ongoing operations) as well as joint ventures and equity investments in hotel/resort projects. He also provides general corporate representation to a number of clients, among them real estate development companies. * * In this episode we explore: 1. Learning from Others 2. Rabbinic Influences 3. Challenges & Opportunities of Aliya 4. Sacrifice & Opening Doors 5. How to Build a Powerful Network 6. United Hatzalah & Unifying the Israeli Legal Community 7. A Global Perspective and much more!
img * TOPIC: KINDNESS ON EVERY LEVEL * * * GUEST: ADELE GOLDBERG * * * BIO: * * Adele is the executive director of Friends of Yad Sarah https://friendsofyadsarah.org/, the U.S.-based support organization for Yad Sarah, the largest volunteer-staffed organization in Israel. Yad Sarah provides a vital array of compassionate health and home care services for people of all ages. Its programs and services are dynamic and multi-faceted, from lending equipment - such as wheelchairs and oxygen machines - to caring for children and adults with disabilities. Yad Sarah currently has 122 branches throughout Israel and is staffed by more than 7,000 volunteers who provide services for more than 800,000 individuals annually. Yad Sarah’s annual operating budget is financed almost exclusively by donations. Adele works to secure contributions from US-based donors. Over the course of her nineteen-year career at Yad Sarah, Adele has raised more than $40 million to support Yad Sarah’s critical services. Adele’s wisdom and insights have been featured in the Washington Jewish Week, E Jewish Philanthropy, The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, The Times of Israel, and more. Her leadership and accomplishments make her a role model for Jewish audiences across America. * In this Episode we explore: * * * 1. Holocaust Inspiration 2. Classic Fundraising: It's About the Donor 3. The American/Israel Dynamic 4. Touching the Fabric of the Organization 5. Stories Tell the Story 6. Trust & Credibility and much more
