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FTC Regional Director Jon Miller Steiger Mar 27, 2020

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This week we are talking to Jon Miller Steiger, Director of the Federal Trade Commission's, East Central Region. He told us about his career in consumer protection, including during the coronavirus. He also discusses his love of musical theater. In keeping with social distance guidelines, we spoke with Jon virtually through Facetime.

Katz Family Reunion Mar 09, 2020

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This week we are talking to two branches of the Katz family, who recently held a large reunion in Cleveland. We met with Deborah Katz and Elise Norman Cundiff who are both descendants of the same family that immigrated to the US from Lithuania generations ago. We sat down with Deborah and Elise at Park Synagogue East in Pepper Pike.

Cantor Aaron Shifman Feb 21, 2020

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This week we are talking to Cantor Aaron Shifman, who’s been with B'nai Jeshurun for over two decades. He is a sixth generation cantor and we talk to him about growing up in South Africa and about his involvement in the annual Purim Spiel play at B’nai Jeshurun, which is being held this year at 6pm on Sunday March 1st. We sat down with Cantor Shifman at Bnai Jeshurun Congregation in Pepper Pike.

Child Life Specialist Allie Kneitel Feb 07, 2020

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This week we are talking to Allie Kneitel, a certified Child Life specialist at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. She tells us about working with children and their families to make sure they have an advocate in the health care setting. We sat down with Allie Kneitel at Bnai Jeshurun Congregation in Pepper Pike.

Jewish War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary Nov 22, 2019

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Last episode, we spoke to Sid Wakser, about his role with the Jewish War Veterans Paul A Rosenblum Post 44. This week, we talk to three women who are part of that post's Ladies Auxiliary. Bernice Rothman, Shirley Silver and Betty Fishman tell us about how women supported veterans and their families and how they hope the organization stays around for a long time. We sat down with these ladies at Bnai Jeshurun Congregation in Pepper Pike.

Jewish War Veteran Sid Wakser Nov 08, 2019

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This week we are talking to Sid Wakser about his role with the Jewish War Veterans Paul A Rosenblum Post 44. He tells us about his time in the military and how the group gives resources to veterans in the region and creates community. We sat down with Sid Wakser at Bnai Jeshurun Congregation in Pepper Pike.

Opioid Crisis Educator Sheryl Hirsh Part 2 Oct 25, 2019

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This week is the second part of our conversation with Sheryl Hirsh, Assistant Director of Jewish Lifelong Learning at Case Western Reserve University. Last episode we learned that Sheryl lost her daughter to the opioid crisis. We left off with her daughter trying to get help for her addiction. We'll continue hearing Sheryl's story and learn about Sheryl's current activism in the fight against opioids. We recommend listening to part 1 before continuing. We spoke to Sheryl Hirsh at Siegal Lifelong Learning Program in Beachwood.

Opioid Crisis Educator Sheryl Hirsh Part 1 Oct 11, 2019

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This week we are talking to Sheryl Hirsh, Assistant Director of Jewish Lifelong Learning at Case Western Reserve University. Sheryl lost her daughter to the opioid crisis in 2013 and has made it her mission to educate the community by sharing her story. Sheryl has become an advocate for education and discusses opioid addiction and what is being done to help slow down the problem. Because Sheryl’s story is so powerful, we have decided to share it over the next two episodes. We spoke to Sheryl Hirsh at Siegal Lifelong Learning Program in Beachwood.

Bialy's Bagels Co-Owner Rachel Gross Sep 27, 2019

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This week we are talking to Rachel Gross, who, along with her sister, Sarah, is the new owner of Bialy's Bagels in University Heights. She tells us about her path to bagels, which funny enough, involved starting a cream cheese business. We sat down with Rachel Gross at Bnai Jeshurun Congregation in Pepper Pike.

Medical School Dean Dr. Isaac Kirstein Sep 13, 2019

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This week we are talking to Dr. Isaac Kirstein, dean of the Cleveland campus of Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. He tells us about his path to becoming dean and how his Jewish upbringing impacts his outlook as a medical professional. We sat down with Dr. Kirstein at his office in Warrensville Heights.

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