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The Brodskys Mar 12, 2021

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This week we are talking to Jerry and Cindy Brodsky, who are two active members of B'nai Jeshurun Congregation. Jerry is the president of the Men's Club and Cindy is on the board of the Sisterhood. We talk to them about their Jewish upbringings and their role in bringing the Purim Spiel to the synagogue. We recorded this conversation with Jerry and Cindy Brodsky over Zoom.

Therapist Joanna Hardis Feb 12, 2021

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This week we are talking to Joanna Hardis, a therapist who specializes in anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She tells us about her complicated relationship to her Jewish faith and about her career working in mental health. She also discusses her work with Project Parachute, which provides pro bono healthcare to frontline workers. We recorded this conversation with Joanna Hardis over Zoom. To find out more about Joanna's work, check out her website, or Facebook page.

End of Year Chat with Shaina Rood Jan 01, 2021

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This week we brought the first Rood daughter into the mix for a fun end of year chat. She turns the tables and asks the hosts a few questions about the making of this podcast and the year ahead. We recorded this conversation with Shaina Rood at the Rood residence in South Russell. And just a heads up that we'll be taking a brief winter hiatus, and will be back with new episodes in early 2021. Happy New Year!

College Senior Emily Einhorn Nov 30, 2020

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This week we are talking to Emily Einhorn, a senior philosophy major at DePaul University. She is spending her last semester of school back home in Cleveland due to the pandemic. She tells us what it's been like being a student about to enter the job market in the middle of a pandemic. And she talks about helping the Jewish Federation of Cleveland create a Community Cookbook.

Rabbi Josh Foster Oct 16, 2020

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This week we are talking to Rabbi Josh Foster at B'nai Jeshurun Congregation. He oversees the congregation’s Youth & Learning Center and Bessie Hershey Religious School. He tells us about how he became a Rabbi and how the pandemic has impacted religious education and the high holy days. We recorded this conversation with Rabbi over Zoom. And just a note that for the time being, we'll be recording these episodes on a monthly basis. We hope to resume bi-weekly episodes in 2021.

Family Doctor Michael Rabovsky Jun 05, 2020

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This week we are talking to Dr. Michael Rabovsky, a family physician with the Cleveland Clinic. He tells us about how he came to become a doctor, and shares his thoughts on the pandemic. We taped this conversation with Dr. Michael Rabovsky six feet apart at Bnai Jeshurun Congregation in Pepper Pike. And just a note that this is our last episode of Season 3 before our summer break, but we'll be back in the fall with more episodes. In the meantime, check out our archive by going to clevelandschmooze.com. And if you have an interview suggestion or want to share any feedback, email us at clevelandschmooze@gmail.com.

Tikkun@Home with Rabbi Hal Rudin-Luria May 22, 2020

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This week we are talking to Rabbi Hal Rudin-Luria of B'nai Jeshurun Congregation about this year's community-wide Tikkun Leil Shavuot, which has gone virtual this year due to the pandemic. Many people were involved in transforming this annual event into Tikkun @ Home, including chair Harriet Rosenberg Mann, vice chair Richard Berkowitz and lead staff Shani Kadis. We taped this conversation with Rabbi Rudin-Luria six feet apart at Bnai Jeshurun in Pepper Pike.

Business Owner Estra Grant May 08, 2020

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This week we are talking to the co-owner of Stone Oven Wholesale Bakery, Estra Grant, who runs the business with her husband James. She told us about having a bat mitzvah at age 40 and how her family landed in Cleveland after many moves. In keeping with social distance guidelines, we spoke with Estra virtually through Facetime.

Philanthropist Barbara Kupps Apr 24, 2020

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This week we are talking to philanthropist Barbara Kupps, who calls herself a promoter of positivity. She told us about her work supporting organizations like the Friendship Circle of Cleveland and investing in people she believes in. And she tells about her ongoing battle with breast cancer. In keeping with social distance guidelines, we spoke with Barbara virtually through Zoom.

Social Worker Leslie Robbins Apr 10, 2020

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This week we are talking to Leslie Robbins, a social worker with University Hospitals. She told us about growing up in an interfaith home and getting married to an interfaith partner. She also discussed what it's been like working in a hospital setting during the coronavirus. In keeping with social distance guidelines, we spoke with Leslie virtually through Facetime.

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