Cleveland Schmooze

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Entrepreneurs Kay Greenwald and Natalie Winer Nov 16, 2018

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This week we’re bringing you an interview with another mom and daughter team, Kay Greenwald and Natalie Winer. They are co-owners of Cake Bites and Other Delights, and we talk to the duo about what it’s like being entrepreneurs and how much their company has grown.

Archivist Sean Martin Nov 02, 2018

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This week we’re bringing you an interview with archivist Sean Martin, who’s not Jewish, but he is the Associate Curator for Jewish History at the Western Reserve Historical Society. Martin tells us about the importance of archiving Jewish culture and finding your genealogical roots.

Chef Doug Katz Oct 19, 2018

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This week we’re bringing you an interview with acclaimed local chef, Doug Katz. He’s the owner of Fire food and drink at Shaker Square and caters all around Northeast Ohio. Chef Katz tells us about his love of cooking and how Jewish food is part of his identity.

The Partingtons Oct 05, 2018

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We’re bringing you an interview with conservation activists, Dave Partington and Barbara Zaas Partington. Their mission is to preserve the Geauga Parks and get the greater community engaged with the great outdoors.

Instructor Brian Amkraut Sep 14, 2018

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We bring you a conversation with someone with a passion for continuing education, Brian Amkraut. He’s the Executive Director of the Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program, which is part of Case Western Reserve University. We sat down with him at his office in Beachwood.

The Stulbergs Jun 15, 2018

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We talk with Bernie and Carolyn Stulberg about the string competition created in honor of Bernie’s father Julius, and how it’s grown from its humble origins in Kalamazoo, Michigan to become an international success.

Entrepreneur Paul Fierman Jun 01, 2018

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We talk with entrepreneur and kitchen manager of Bnai Jeshurun Congregation, Paul Fierman. Paul is currently working to become a chef at Cuyahoga Community College and is hoping to get his horseradish business off the ground. He also tells us about a motorcycle ride coming up in June that will raise money for the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Playwright Faye Sholiton May 18, 2018

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We talk with Faye Sholiton, a standout writer and director in the Cleveland theater scene, and the founding artistic director of Interplay Jewish Theatre.

Rabbi Stephen Weiss May 04, 2018

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We talk to Rabbi Stephen Weiss about his road to Jewish Cleveland, and his thoughts on social activism as well as the state of Israel turning 70.

New Jew Kelly Fedak Apr 23, 2018

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We talk to young professional Kelly Fedak about her decision to join the Jewish faith through conversion.