The People of the Book love books! Our tradition is based on the holiest book of all, The Torah. We avid readers go for a variety of other books as well, and on the “613 Books” podcast, we spotlight a different author every week in an interview hosted by veteran broadcast and podcast producer Heather Dean. Also in every episode, we are checking in with a variety of notable people who tell us what is on their own reading table!
If you love to read or write books geared to Jewish readers, this podcast is for you!
This Encore Episode of “613 Books” Podcast is also the very first episode from Season 1!
Producer-Host Heather Dean interviews Aleeza Ben Shalom, author, marriage-minded mentor for singles, and the star of the Netflix series, “Jewish Matchmaking.”
Aleeza shares her insights about effective dating, keeping the momentum going, and weighing old-fashioned vs. modern dynamics.
Also, author Esther Kurtz, creator of “Emunah for Non-Rebbitzens” podcast and Mishpacha magazine columnist tells us what’s on her reading table!
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Episode links:
Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yc6h7pmb
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3cuz9nwv
SoundCloud: https://tinyurl.com/3tcrw6k4
Heather Dean Productions Website: https://tinyurl.com/bd8262dy
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Show Notes:
Featured guest: Aleeza Ben Shalom
Featured Book: “Get Real, Get Married”
Link to Purchase on “Get Real, Get Married” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Real-Married-Aleeza-Shalom/dp/148004590X
Aleeza’s Ben Shalom’s website: https://marriagemindedmentor.com/
Invite Aleeza Ben Shalom to your community or Organization: https://marriagemindedmentor.com/aleezalive/
Reading Table Selection by: Esther Kurtz
Visit Esther’s website: https://www.estherkurtz.com/
Listen to Esther Kurtz’s Podcast, “Emunah for Non-Rebbitzens”
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emunah-for-non-rebbitzens/id1646521839
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esther-kurtz5
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Emunah-for-Non-Rebbitzens-Podcast/B09R11QN3Q
Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/emunah-for-non-rebbitzens
On Esther Kurtz’’s Reading Table:
Shabbat and the Festivals: Journey and Destination by Rabbi Akiva Tatz
Link to Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shabbat-Festivals-Journey-Destination-Hardcover/dp/B0BZZSRTD6
Link to Purchase a copy of Heather Dean’s memoir, Searching for Heather Dean: https://www.amazon.com/Searching-Heather-Dean-Extraordinary-Interviewer/dp/965927050X
“613 Books” Podcast Announcer: Michael Doniger
For voice samples and voice-over queries for Michael: https://michaeldoniger.com/
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In this encore episode of “613 Books” Podcast, producer and host Heather Dean is joined by National Jewish Book Award-winner Sherri Mandell whose most recent book, The Kabbalah of Writing, explains how the 10 Sefirot (the channels of divine creative life force) can be used to develop your writing and give you the power to grow as a person and a writer. Sherri also shares her own painful yet poignant writing journey that grew from her personal anguish when her son Koby was murdered.
Plus, author and personal organization expert Rebekah Saltzman tells us what’s on her reading table.
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Show notes:
Feature Guest: Sherri Mandell
The Kabbalah of Writing is available wherever books are sold:
B&N, Amazon, Books-A-Million, IndieBound, Bookshop.org
USA: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Kabbalah-of-Writing/Sherri-Mandell/9781644116104
U.K.: https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-Kabbalah-of-Writing/Sherri-Mandell/978164411610411
To purchase a copy of The Blessing of a Broken Heart: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+blessing+of+a+broken+heart&i=stripbooks-intl-ship&crid=SYW70MD8W7BS&sprefix=the+blessing+of+a+broken+heart%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C203&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
For More information about Sherri Mandell’s books as well as The Koby Mandell Foundations visit:
https://www.kobymandell.org/sherri-mandell
Email: info@kobymandell.org
Rebekah Saltzman’s Reading Table selection:
(1) Shaar HaBitachon of Chovos Halevavos – Jaffa Family Edition
To purchase from Artscroll: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422627280.html
To purchase from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shaar-HaBitachon-Chovos-Halevavos-Family/dp/B09WTZPCR2
(2) Shaar HaBitachon of Chovos Halevavos – Kehot Fellig Edition
Tor Purchase from Kehot Publication Society: https://store.kehotonline.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EO-SHAAH
In this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer and host Heather Dean welcomes back a few esteemed authors who were Heather’s featured guests over the course of Season 1, as well as a rebbetzin, to tell us about the books that are on their reading table.
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Show Notes:
Featured guests
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Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman
Website: https://connectedforreal.com/
Connected For Real Podcast: https://connectedforreal.com/podcast-2/
Reading Table Selection: Rabbi Avi Grossman’s “Haggadat Hapesah: For use at a Seder with a Korban Pesach”
Link to purchase on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/haggadat-hapesah-rabbi-avi-grossman/1143035230?ean=9789655983463
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Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld, co-author of Body & Soul: The Torah Path to Health, Fitness, and a Holy Life,
Body & Soul is co-authored by Dr. Daniel Grove MD, and includes and Afterward by Rabbi Benzion Shafier
To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Soul-Torah-health-fitness/dp/1680259156
Reading Table Selection: “The Art of Amazement” by Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld
To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Amazement-Alexander-Seinfeld/dp/0971722919
Contact Rabbi Seinfeld through his website: info@jsli.org
Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld’s blog: https://rabbiseinfeld.blogspot.com/
For excerpts from Rabbi Seinfeld’s book, related FREE resources, contacting Rabbi Seinfeld about hosting Torah Health programs in your community: www.torahhealth.org
Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld’s page on Torah Anytime: https://www.torahanytime.com/#/speaker?l=1397
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Mindy Blumenfeld, author of “Hillel and the Paper Menschies”
To Purchase “Hillel and the Paper Menschies” from Israel Bookshop Publications:
https://www.israelbookshoppublications.com/store/pc/showsearchresults.asp?SearchValues=10717
To Purchase “Hillel and the Paper Menschies” and Mindy Blumenfeld’s other written work on her website: https://mindyblumenfeld.com/publications/
Book Illustrator and co-author: Marc Lumer
Marc’s website: https://www.marclumerproductions.com/
Marc’s email: marc@marclumerproductions.com
Reading Table Selection: “Brushstrokes” by Gary Levine
To Purchase on Amazon:
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Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: https://michaeldoniger.com/
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In this encore episode of “613 Books” Podcast, whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or occasional book fancier, you will probably enjoy host Heather Dean’s conversation with acclaimed musician and host of “The Weekly Squeeze,” Chanale. She is taking us on a journey through her life-long love of Jewish books and caps off the conversation with recommendations from her eclectic stack of recent books.
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Some of Chanale’s Life-long Love of Books
Featured Guest: Chanale Fellig-Harrel
Visit Chanale’s website: https://chanalemusic.com/
Listen to the podcast “The Weekly Squeze with Chanale”
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0g2vRgdVQQlCIdRoznT0TF
On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-squeeze-with-chanale/id1614568206
On Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Weekly-Squeeze-With-Chanale-Podcast/B09VNQ77B1
On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Lesley Kaplan, a business strategy, branding and goal-achieving coach, who is also the author of “Small Business Success Toolbox & Guide.”
Drawing from several decades’ experience running her own successful businesses (product and service) Lesley defines and explains the importance of having a U.S.P. (unique selling proposition); a concise explanatory “elevator pitch;” a concept called “creating a buyer or customer persona;” and a prioritizing time management technique called “Eat That Frog.”
Lesley downloads loads more practical insights in this interview, so get ready to build your biz!
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Show notes:
Featured author interview: Lesley Kaplan author of “Small Business Success Toolbox & Guide”
To Purchase “Small Business Success Toolbox & Guide” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/SMALL-BUSINESS-SUCCESS-TOOLBOX-GUIDE-ebook/dp/B0CH5YBD1C
To Purchase on Amazon in Paperback and E-book formats
ISRAEL ORDERS – Paperback – Delivery to your door:
Lesley’s website: https://lesleykaplan.com/
To contact Lesley through her website: https://lesleykaplan.com/lesley-kaplan-contact/
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: https://michaeldoniger.com/
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On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Judy Gruen, the author of “Bylines and Blessings: Overcoming Obstacles, Striving for Excellence, and Redefining Success.” Judy says that she writes to find meaning, hope, and laughter in a complicated world. Her first memoir is the acclaimed “The Skeptic and the Rabbi.” Just has also written three humor books, one of which is a multiple-award winner.
Judy and Heather discuss a variety of storied vignettes from “Bylines and Blessings,” her early work as a reporter and editor, and eye-opening experience at the elite school of journalism she attended, her lifelong ambitions and the perseverance that has served her well so far throughout her incredible career.
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Show notes:
Featured author interview: Judy Gruen author of “Bylines and Blessings”
To Purchase “Bylines and Blessings” on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Bylines-Blessings…Caps%2C167&sr=8-1
Judy’s website: judygruen.com/
Read an excerpt from Bylines and Blessings (PDF): judygruen.com/wp-content/uploads…s-Book-Excerpt.pdf
To contact Judy through her website: judygruen.com/contact-me/
Judy’s column for Jewish Journal: jewishjournal.com/author/judy_gruen/
Judy’s writing on Substack: judygruen.substack.com
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
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On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Mindy Blumenfeld, the author of “Hillel and the Paper Menschies,” a book for children (that the rest of us will enjoy!) based on the actual experiences of young Hillel Blumenfeld z”l who was diagnosed with cancer when he was six years old.
This book is co-written by Marc Luber, who is also the book’s illustrator. The words and pictures in Hillel and the Paper Menschies” take us on a journey before, during and after the main character’s diagnosis, teaching us creative and thoughtful lessons about resilience and the power of a faith and a family’s love that can bouy a person through challenges.
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Featured author interview: Mindy Blumenfeld author of “Hillel and the Paper Menschies”
To Purchase “Hillel and the Paper Menschies” from Israel Bookshop Publications:
https://www.israelbookshoppublications.com/store/pc/showsearchresults.asp?SearchValues=10717
To Purchase “Hillel and the Paper Menschies” and Mindy Blumenfeld’s other written work on her website: https://mindyblumenfeld.com/publications/
Book Illustrator and co-writer: Marc Lumer
Marc’s website: https://www.marclumerproductions.com/
Marc’s email: marc@marclumerproductions.com
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: https://michaeldoniger.com/
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This week’s featured guest on “613 Books Podcast” is Menachem Weinreb, Creative Director of Mishpacha Magazine. His newly-published ingeniously artful book, “Mystical Matters from the Bible and Beyond” was previewed on this podcast last summer when it was still in manuscript form. Back then, host Heather Dean predicted this book just might be The Next Big Thing, given all of its bold and whimsical illustrations, fanciful factoids, and surprising tales from the Talmud.
Enjoy hearing from Menachem about the intricacies of making this book and the “joys” of shipping it to dozens of Kickstarter backers and other buyers, as well as a dramatic reading from the book by its versatile author.
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Show notes:
Featured Guest: Menachem Weinreb, Creative Director, Mishpacha Magazine
Author of “Mystical Matters from the Bible and Beyond”
Contact Menachem either through his website: Amudart.com, or email: contact@amudart.com
Instagram handles: @meweinreb, and @amudart
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
We’re all deep thinkers, right? But who has time to actually meditate? And what is ‘Jewish’ meditation?
Heather Dean’s guest on this encore episode of “613 Books” Podcast is educator, international speaker and author Sara Blau, and she has written two incredible books for us to better and more fully meditate on authentic Jewish wisdom that will improve our lives practically and spiritually.
Sara’s book Close to You provides insights about The Tanya and accompanying ideas and affirmations to meditate on. Sara also discusses her book Thoughtstreams which is chock full of inspiration and meditations for the Jewish woman.
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Show Notes:
Featured Guest Interview: Sara Blau, author of Close to You, and Thought Streams
To purchase Close to You from Meaningful Life Center: www.meaningfullife.com/closetoyou/
To purchase Close to You on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Close-You-Mrs-Sar…lau/dp/1886587019
To purchase Thought Streams on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Thought-Streams-M…her/dp/0826690122
Write to Sara: Info@sarablau.com
Visit Sara’s website: www.sarablau.com/
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier is Heather Dean’s featured guest on this encore episode of “613 Books” Podcast, discussing many time-tested and halachically-sourced principles about Jewish marriage contained in his book, Ten Really Dumb Mistakes that Very Smart Couples Make.
Rabbi Shafier provides a wealth of solid, achievable and at times surprising advice about how all married couples can strengthen their marriages – whether or not they are experiencing difficulties.
PLUS: Check out the most important two words Rabbi Shafier says you need to have in mind when your spouse does or says something … let’s say .. disappointing.
ALSO: Menachem Weinreb, Creative Director of Mishpacha Magazine checks in to tell us about the exceptional book that’s on his reading table!
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Show Notes:
This Episode’s Featured Guest: Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier
Rabbi Shafier’s website: theshmuz.com/
To purchase your copy of “Ten Really Dumb Mistakes that Very Smart Couples Make” from Rabbi Shafier:
www.10reallydumbmistakes.com/rabbi_shafier22
To purchase on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Really-Dumb-Mista…Caps%2C308&sr=8-1
Enjoy this book’s promotional video clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gabdsS6pXng
Follow Rabbi Shafier on LinkedIn; and The Shmuz on Instagram: @the_shmuz
“What’s on My Reading Table” Contributor: Menachem Weinreb, Creative Director, Mishpacha Magazine
Reading Table selection: Birds of the Torah by Rabbi Pinchus Presworsky
To purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Birds-Torah-Rabbi…sky/dp/1931681228
The Next Big Thing in Jewish Books: “Mystical Matters of the Bible and Beyond”
Contact Menachem either through his website: Amudart.com, or email: contact@amudart.com
Instagram handles: @meweinreb, and @amudart
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: www.michaeldoniger.com/
On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Ahava Ehrenpreis, the celebrated author of “On My Own…but Not Alone,” “More than Special: Perspectives from the World of Special Needs,” and “My Special Uncle.”
Ahava is the mother of Saadya, a”h, a young man with Down syndrome. Her experiences raising him were the basis for her popular and well-received articles and her two most recent books. His tragic passing from COVID-19 provided the impetus for “My Special Uncle,” which serves as a tribute to his sincere and ever-present assertion to everyone he knew that “it’s going to be okay!”
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Show notes:
Featured author interview: Ahava Ehrenpreis author of “My Special Uncle,” and “More than Special”
To Purchase “My Special Uncle” from Mosaica Press: mosaicapress.com/product/my-special-uncle/
To Purchase “My Special Uncle” on Amazon: www.amazon.com/My-Special-Uncle-…eis/dp/195757903X
To Purchase “More than Special” from Artscroll: www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422629802.html
To Purchase “More than Special” on Amazon
www.amazon.com/More-Than-Special…=Ahava+Ehrenpreis
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
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In this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer and host Heather Dean welcomes back a few esteemed authors who were Heather’s featured guests over the course of Season 1 to tell us about the books that are on their reading table.
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Featured authors:
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Bracha Goetz, author of “Nourish the Soul” and 41 Jewish children’s books
Bracha’s Reading Table selection: “Ein Od Milvado, Divine Providence, Hashgacha Peratis: God’s Intimate Involvement In Our Daily Lives” by Kenneth Ephraim Pinczower
To Purchase “Ein Od Milvado” on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Milvado-Divine-Pr…ook/dp/B09NJSG6G1
To Purchase a revised and expanded edition of “Ein Od Milvado” from Feldheim Publishers: www.feldheim.com/ein-od-milvado-divine-providence
To Purchase “Nourish the Soul” directly from Bracha Goetz: goetzbookshop.com/products/nourish-the-soul
To Purchase “Nourish the Soul” on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Nourish-Soul-Fill…hin/dp/1737094053
Contact Bracha here: info@goetzbookshop.com
To schedule Bracha Goetz for a writing project/consultation, a personal consultation, or to invite her to come to your school or organization’s event for a presentation via Zoom or in person: goetzbookshop.com/pages/contact
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Barbara Bensoussan, author of “Pride & Preference”
Barbara’s Reading Table selection: “Pepper, Silk & Ivory: Amazing Stories about Jews and the Far East” by Rabbi Marvin Tokayer and Dr. Ellen Rodman
To Purchase “Pepper, Silk & Ivory” on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Pepper-Silk-Ivory…ook/dp/B00N9A832U
To Purchase “Pride & Preference” from Menucha Publishers: menuchapublishers.com/collections/ba…and-preference
To Purchase “Pride & Preference” on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Pride-Preference-…san/dp/1614658331
Contact Barbara through her website: barbarabensoussan.com/
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Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz, author of “Shabbat and the Festivals” and many more books
Rabbi Tatz’s Reading Table selection: The work of Rabbi Moshe David Valle
To purchase books by the mekkubal Rabbi Moshe David Valle from Seforim Center website
seforimcenter.com/Rabbi-Moshe-Davi…c-p-0-0-218.aspx
To Purchase “Shabbat and the Festivals” by Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz from Menucha Publishers:
menuchapublishers.com/products/shabb…9730177f&_ss=r
For more information and to contact Rabbi Tatz, visit: akivatatz.com/
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Heather Dean, author of “Searching for Heather Dean: My Extraordinary Career as a Celebrity Interviewer and Why I Left It”
Heather’s Reading Table selection: “Chofetz Chaim: A Lesson a Day: The Concepts and Laws of Proper Speech Arranged for Daily Study”
To Purchase “Chofetz Chaim: A Lesson a Day” from Artscroll:
www.artscroll.com/Details.aspx?ite…No=9780899063218
To Purchase “Chofetz Chaim: A Lesson a Day” on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Chofetz-Chaim-Con…oll/dp/0899063217
To Purchase “Searching for Heather Dean” on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Searching-Heather…1705350965&sr=1-1
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Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
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On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld, Executive Director if Jewish Spiritual Literacy, Inc (JSLI). He is the co-author of Body & Soul: The Torah Path to Health, Fitness, and a Holy Life. This book is a collection of over one-hundred-eighty major Torah teachings, some of which appear in translation for the first time. Heather asks Rabbi Seinfeld about the authentically Jewish approach to intermittent fasting; proper sleep and the “power nap;” and Rabbi Seinfeld’s findings about the sugary treats we give our kids. Body & Soul covers a wide range of health-related topics through the prism of the Torah and our sages and while adhering to this book’s guidelines may seem daunting, Rabbi Seinfeld provides a perspective to help us all get on the path toward better health.
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Show notes:
Featured author interview: Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld, co-author of Body & Soul
Body & Soul is co-authored by Dr. Daniel Grove MD, and includes and Afterward by Rabbi Benzion Shafier
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Body-Soul-Torah-h…ess/dp/1680259156
Contact Rabbi Seinfeld through his website: info@jsli.org
Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld’s blog: rabbiseinfeld.blogspot.com/
For excerpts from Rabbi Seinfeld’s book, related FREE resources, contacting Rabbi Seinfeld about hosting Torah Health programs in your community: www.torahhealth.org
Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld’s page on Torah Anytime: www.torahanytime.com/#/speaker?l=1397
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
In this encore presentation of “613 Books” Podcast, producer and host Heather Dean interviews Naomi Elbinger, co-author of the best-selling novel, Yedidya. Naoimi explains how Yedidya’s journey compares to our own struggles, hope and search for clarity.
Plus, author, educator and artist Sari Kopitnikoff tells us what’s on her reading table.
Show notes:
FEATURED GUEST: Naomi Elbinger, co-author of Yedidya
To purchase Yedidya on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Yedidya-Naomi-Elb…ook/dp/B09324538G
To purchase Yedidya from publisher Feldheim: www.feldheim.com/yedidya
Readers’ Feedback AND Exclusive Bonus Yediya Content: yedidyabook.com/feedback/
Naomi’s direct email address is on her website: naomielbinger.com/
WHAT’S ON MY READING TABLE CONTRIBUTOR: Sari Kopitnikoff
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Sari’s selection: The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks
To purchase The Big Leap from publisher HarperCollins: www.harpercollins.com/products/the-b…32205677625378
To purchase The Big Leap Kindle edition on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-…ook/dp/B0026772QU
Sari’s website, That Jewish Moment: www.thatjewishmoment.com/
Books by Sari: www.thatjewishmoment.com/books
To contact Sari: www.thatjewishmoment.com/contact
In this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, producer-host Heather Dean speaks with Sarah Shapiro about her book, “Audience of One,” a collection of short stories. Sarah’s eclectic topics and ponderings are boldly honest yet written in a breezy yet contemplative manner that makes writing about ourselves seem easy. But it’s not! Sarah’s choices in phrasing, structure and tone keep us readers riveted, going places we didn’t think the author would take us.
Heather and Sarah delve into stories from the book about aging, being authentic, navigating whether to talk about Gd to an atheist relative, and poignant memories of Sarah’s late father, bestselling author Professor Norman Cousins.
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Show notes:
Featured author interview: Sarah Shapiro, author of “Audience of One”
To Purchase from Mosaica Publishers: mosaicapress.com/product/an-audience-of-one/
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Audience-One-othe…ies/dp/1952370205
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
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In this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, producer-host Heather Dean speaks with journalist and Mishpacha Magazine contributor Barbara Bensoussan about her novel, “Pride & Preference,” a frum homage to the Jane Austen classic, “Pride and Prejudice.”
The episode begins with an exploration of an essay Barbara published in Mishpacha magazine as a call to achdus in light of the massacre on October 7 and a personal tragedy that struck Barbara’s family seven years prior.
Barbara and Heather also discuss a variety of modern-day conundrums that occur in the lives of Barbara’s characters which mirror modern-day shidduch circles.
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Show notes:
Featured author interview: Barbara Bensoussan, author of “Pride & Preference”
To Purchase from Menucha Publishers: menuchapublishers.com/collections/ba…and-preference
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Pride-Preference-…san/dp/1614658331
Contact Barbara through her website: barbarabensoussan.com/
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
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In this encore episode of 613 Books podcast, host Heather Dean interviews author and personal organization expert Rebekah Saltzman about her new book, “Organized Jewish Life: The Essential Guide to Planning Jewish Holidays, Events, and Every Day.”
When you have checklists and other tools that Rebekah provides in this essential guidebook, your Jewish life is much more manageable. Shabbat and Holidays, life events and celebrations, even those skills we think of as “adulting,” are all presented in a way you can succeed. All of us can benefit from Rebekah’s practical tips on home organization, bill paying, traveling, emergencies, and decision-making and more in “Organized Jewish Life.”
PLUS, Braha Bender, founder and director of 100 Fun Things tells us about the inspiring book that’s on her reading table, written by one of this generation’s most respected Jewish thinkers.
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Show notes:
Featured Guest: Rebekah Saltzman, personal organization expert and sustainable lifestyle leader in the Jewish community
Rebekah’s Book: Organized Jewish Life: The Essential Guide to Planning Jewish Holidays, Events and Every Day
To buy on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Organized-Jewish-…ing/dp/B0B38CX5LS
To buy from the author: organizedjewishlife.com/
Follow Rebekah on Instagram at: @BalaganBeGone.
Listen to Rebekah’s podcast: “Journey to Organization:” balaganbegone.com/podcasts/
Reading Table Contributor in this episode: Bracha Bender, founder and Director of 100 Fun Things.
To connect with Bracha and get in the know about her “The Artist’s Way” course and her “100 Fun Things” events, WhatsApp her directly at 053-521-3036 or visit www.100funthings.com
Reading Table selection this episode: Inviting God In by Rabbi David Aaron
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Inviting-God-Cele…ish/dp/1590304586
To Purchase from the author’s website:
www.rabbidavidaaron.com/product/inviting-god-in/
To purchase from Penguin Random House: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/42/in…avid-aaron/
In this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, producer-host Heather Dean speaks with bestselling author of over 40 children’s books Bracha Goetz about her memoir (for grown-up readers), “Nourish the Soul” as well as quite a bit of her other written work. In “Nourish the Soul,” Bracha openly reveals her quest for the Truth, her struggles with food and how she overcame them with joy, as well as other well-earned insights.
Bracha also speaks about her breakthrough books for families, “Let’s Stay Safe,” and “Talking About Personal Privacy,” which offer children and parents insights about inappropriate touching and abuse, written sensitively and honestly in a way that has earned a place on the bookshelves of thousands of Jewish homes.
PLUS Bracha has many Chanukah-themes merchandise and reading material that are sure to please her many readers and fans.
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Show notes:
Featured author interview: Bracha Goetz, author of “Nourish the Soul” and 41 Jewish children’s books
To Purchase directly from Bracha Goetz: goetzbookshop.com/products/nourish-the-soul
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Nourish-Soul-Fill…hin/dp/1737094053
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Book: “Let’s Stay Safe!”
To Purchase directly from Bracha Goetz: goetzbookshop.com/products/lets-stay-safe
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Lets-Stay-Paperba…ship%2C309&sr=1-1
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Book: “Talking About Personal Privacy”
To Purchase directly from Bracha Goetz: goetzbookshop.com/products/talking…acy&_ss=e&_v=1.0
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Talking-About-Per…cha/dp/1680250744
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Contact Bracha here: info@goetzbookshop.com
To schedule Bracha Goetz for a writing project/consultation, a personal consultation, or to invite her to come to your school or organization’s event for a presentation via Zoom or in person: goetzbookshop.com/pages/contact
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
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This encore episode of 613 Books podcast features host Heather Dean’s interview with bestselling author Riva Pomerantz about her book, “Navigating the Newlyweds.” Riva talks about the challenges of communication between parents and their newlywed children, as well as the dynamics of in-laws, money, and more.
PLUS: Riva tells us about her exciting venture Skill Nosh, the online learning platform that offers courses aligned with Torah observant values. Bite-size brain food; no junk!
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2) And in this episode, Riva tells us about her exciting venture SkillNosh, the online learning platform that offers courses aligned with Torah observant values. Bite-size brain food; no junk! GRAB YOUR SKILLNOSH DISCOUNT in honor of Chanukah: Riva has created a special coupon code: CHANUKAH15 which will give 15% off ALL Skillnosh courses! No minimum and no limit to how many times you can use the discount. It is good through December 15th 2023.
ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Rabbi Menachem Tenenbaum, City Director of NCSY Cleveland shares what’s on his Reading Table!
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Show Notes:
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This episode’s featured guest interview: Riva Pomerantz
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Click this link and at the checkout, enter discount code: Riva15
menuchapublishers.com/products/navig…9d9b8487&_ss=r
Riva’s Website: rivapomerantz.com/
Skill Nosh: skillnosh.com/
Contact Riva: rivapomerantz.com/contact/
“What’s on My Reading Table” with Rabbi Menachem Tenenbaum
Reading Table Book title: Reb Elchonon: The life and ideals of Rabbi Elchonon Bunim Wasserman of Baranovich
By Rabbi Aharon Sorasky
To purchase from the publisher:
www.artscroll.com/Books/9780899064505.html
To purchase on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Reb-Elchonon-Wass…oll/dp/0899064515
To purchase Rabbi Tenenbaum’s new book “Three Steps Forward” from his publisher:
mosaicapress.com/product/three-steps-forward/
To purchase Rabbi Tenenbaum’s new book “Three Steps Forward” on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Three-Steps-Forwa…ship%2C224&sr=1-1
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
Featured guest: Rebbetzin Rochel Miller
Featured Book: “The Simchah of Marriage”
To order your copy(ies) of “The Simchah of Marriage” click: simchaofmarriage.com/contact/
To invite Mrs. Rochel Miller to speak in your community: : simchaofmarriage.com/contact/
To advertise on “613 Books” Podcast, send us an email and tell us about your product, service, or book: info@heatherdeanproductions.com
Show Announcer: Michael Doniger
For voice samples and voice-over queries for Michael: michaeldoniger.com/
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Featured author interview: Slovie Jungreis-Wolff, author of “The Soul of Parenting: Timeless wisdom for raising today’s children”
Featured book on this Episode: The Rebbetzin: The Story of Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis Her Life, Her Vision, Her Legacy
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Rebbetzin-Esther-…acy/dp/1422625672
To Purchase from Artscroll: www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422625675.html
Sara Blau’s Reading Table Book Recommendation: “Positivity Bias” by Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Positivity-Bias-R…son/dp/0826690084
To purchase Sara Blau’s book, “Close to You” on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Close-You-Mrs-Sar…lau/dp/1886587019
To purchase Sara Blau’s book, “Thought Streams” on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Thought-Streams-M…her/dp/0826690122
Write to Sara: Info@sarablau.com
Visit Sara’s website: www.sarablau.com/
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To Purchase Slovie Jungreis-Wolf’s book “The Soul of Parenting” on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Soul-Parenting-Ti…ship%2C307&sr=1-2
To Purchase “The Soul of Parenting” from Mosaica Press: mosaicapress.com/product/the-soul-of-parenting/
You can reach Slovie at sloviehineni@gmail.com
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Featured Guest: Rabbi Gershon Schusterman
Author of: Why God Why: How to Believe in Heaven When it Hurts Like Hell
To purchase in the US and Israel: orders@gefenpublishing.com
To purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Why-God-Believe-H…rts/dp/B0BKTQV5PV
Show Announcer: Michael Doniger
For voice samples and voice-over queries for Michael: michaeldoniger.com/
For inquiries about sponsoring future episodes, email: info@heatherdeanproductions.com
Featured Guest: Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz
Author of many books, including “Shabbat and the Festivals: Journey and Destination”
To purchase “Shabbat and the Festivals” through Menucha Publishers:
menuchapublishers.com/collections/ne…nd-destination
To purchase “Shabbat and the Festivals” on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Shabbat-Festivals…atz/dp/B0BZZSRTD6
What’s on My Reading Table contributor: Rabbi Ilan Halberstadt, author of “Think Big: The Torah Path for the Teenage Male”
To purchase “Think Big” through Mosaica Press:
mosaicapress.com/product/think-big/
Reading Table selection: “Dimensions in Chumash” by Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein
To purchase Dimensions in Chumash” through Mosaica Press:
mosaicapress.com/product/dimensions-in-chumash/
To purchase Dimensions in Chumash” on Amazon:
Dimensions in Chumash Vol. 1
www.amazon.com/Dimensions-Chumas…ein/dp/1957579315
Dimensions in Chumash Vol. 2
www.amazon.com/Dimensions-Chumas…=1957579366&psc=1
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SPECIAL THANKS to show announcer Michael Doniger for the use of his recording booth for this interview.
For inquiries about dedicating or sponsoring future episodes, email info@heatherdeanproductions.com
For more Info and to purchase “Let’s Get Bentching” by Tamar Ansh: www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422632208.html
A Taste of Challah website (Tamar Ansh): atasteofchallah.com/
Jerusalem Women’s Writers Seminar (JWWS): thejwws.com/
Reading Table Selection by Naomi Elbinger: “Dreams Never Dreamed: A Mother’s Promise that Transformed her Son’s Breakthrough into a Beacon of Hope” by Kalman Samuels
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Dreams-Never-Drea…els/dp/1592645259
Bestselling Novel Yedidya, written by Naomi Elbinger
To purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Yedidya-Naomi-Elb…ook/dp/B09324538G
To purchase from publisher Feldheim: www.feldheim.com/yedidya
Show Announcer: Michael Doniger
For voice samples and voice-over queries for Michael: michaeldoniger.com/
Author of: Think Big: The Torah Path for the Teenage Male
To purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Big-Torah-Path-Teenage/dp/1952370728
To purchase from the publisher, Mosaica Press: https://mosaicapress.com/product/think-big/
Show Announcer: Michael Doniger
For voice samples and voice-over queries for Michael: https://michaeldoniger.com/
This episode’s featured guest: Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein
New Book: “Sukkos: A Symphony of Joy”
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Sukkos-Symphony-R…ein/dp/1961602083
To Purchase through Mosaica Press: mosaicapress.com/product/sukkos-a-symphony-of-joy/
Visit Rabbi Bernstein’s website: Journeysintorah.com
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: www.michaeldoniger.com
Featured Guest: Rabbi Dr.Akiva Tatz
Author of “Shabbat and the Festivals: Journey and Destination”
To Purchase from Menucha Publishers: menuchapublishers.com/products/shabb…9730177f&_ss=r
For more information and to contact Rabbi Tatz, visit: akivatatz.com/
“What’s on My Reading Table” contributor: Sara Blau
Sara’s selection:
Creating a Life that Matters: How to Live and Love with Meaning and Purpose
By Rabbi Manis Friedman and Rivka Goldstein
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Creating-Life-tha…ship%2C244&sr=1-1
To Purchase on Rabbi Friedman’s website: itsgoodtoknow.org/product/creating…ife-that-matters
To purchase Sara Blau’s book, Close to You on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Close-You-Mrs-Sar…lau/dp/1886587019
To purchase Sara Blau’s book, Thought Streams on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Thought-Streams-M…her/dp/0826690122
Write to Sara: Info@sarablau.com
Visit Sara’s website: www.sarablau.com/
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: www.michaeldoniger.com
Featured Guest: Rabbi Dr.Akiva Tatz
Author of “Shabbat and the Festivals: Journey and Destination”
To Purchase from Menucha Publishers: menuchapublishers.com/products/shabb…9730177f&_ss=r
For more information and to contact Rabbi Tatz, visit: www.akivatatz.com/
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: www.michaeldoniger.com/
Featured Guest: Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz
Author of “Shabbat and the Festivals: Journey and Destination”
To Purchase from Menucha Publishers: menuchapublishers.com/products/shabb…9730177f&_ss=r
For more information and to contact Rabbi Tatz, visit: akivatatz.com/
“What’s on My Reading Table?” Contributor: Liane Grunberg Wakabayashi
Reading Table book selection: “Eco Bible” by Rabbi Yonatan Neril & Rabbi Leo Dee
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Eco-Bible-Ecologi…ok/dp/B08LCKLM9G/
Liane can be contacted at lianeakabayashi@gmail.com and through both www.Goshenbooks.com and www.genesiscards.com
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: www.michaeldoniger.com/
Featured author interview: Slovie Jungreis-Wolff, author of “The Soul of Parenting: Timeless wisdom for raising today’s children”
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Soul-Parenting-Ti…ship%2C307&sr=1-2
To Purchase from Mosaica Press: mosaicapress.com/product/the-soul-of-parenting/
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
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Featured Guest: Yoel Berman
Author of “Living in the Land: First-hand Accounts of Bnei Torah and their Families”
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Living-Land-First…ship%2C236&sr=1-1
To Purchase from Mosaica Press: mosaicapress.com/product/living-in-the-land/
To contact Yoel: info@aviraderetzyisroel.org
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“What’s on My Reading Table” Contributor: Jonah Simcha Chaim Muskat-Brown
Reading Table Selection: “DMC: The Amidah” by Rabbi Ira Kosowsky
To Purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/DMC-Amidah-Rabbi-…sky/dp/1957579579
To Purchase from Mosaica Press: mosaicapress.com/product/dmc-the-amidah/
Simcha Chaim Muskat-Brown’s book “Expanding Potential” may be purchased:
On Mosaica Press: mosaicapress.com/product/expandin…/?v=920f83e594a1
On Feldheim (distributor): www.feldheim.com/expanding-potential
On Amazon: www.amazon.com/Expanding-Potenti…Caps%2C109&sr=8-1
To contact Jonah Simcha Chaim Muskat-Brown: j.muskatbrown@gmail.com
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Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: www.michaeldoniger.com/
This Episode’s Featured Guest: Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier
Rabbi Shafier’s website: theshmuz.com/
To purchase your copy of “Ten Really Dumb Mistakes that Very Smart Couples Make” from Rabbi Shafier:
www.10reallydumbmistakes.com/rabbi_shafier22
To purchase on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Really-Dumb-Mista…Caps%2C308&sr=8-1
Enjoy this book’s promotional video clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gabdsS6pXng
Follow Rabbi Shafier on LinkedIn; and The Shmuz on Instagram: @the_shmuz
“What’s on My Reading Table” Contributor: Menachem Weinreb, Creative Director, Mishpacha Magazine
Reading Table selection: Birds of the Torah by Rabbi Pinchus Presworsky
To purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Birds-Torah-Rabbi…sky/dp/1931681228
The Next Big Thing in Jewish Books: “Mystical Matters of the Bible and Beyond”
Contact Menachem either through his website: Amudart.com, or email: contact@amudart.com
Instagram handles: @meweinreb, and @amudart
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: www.michaeldoniger.com/
This Episode’s featured guest: Kimberley Strassel
Author of: The Biden Malaise: How America Bounces Back from Joe Biden’s Dismal Repeat of the Jimmy Carter Years
To Purchase The Biden Malaise through the publisher: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kimbe…?lens=twelve
To Purchase The Biden Malaise on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Biden-Malaise-Ame…ens/dp/1538756218
Listen to WSJ Podcast “Potomac Watch” featuring the Opinion editors of The Wall St. Journal (including Kim Strassel!) www.wsj.com/podcasts/opinion-potomac-watch
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
Featured Guest Interview: Sara Blau, author of Close to You, and Thought Streams
To purchase Close to You from Meaningful Life Center: www.meaningfullife.com/closetoyou/
To purchase Close to You on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Close-You-Mrs-Sar…lau/dp/1886587019
To purchase Thought Streams on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Thought-Streams-M…her/dp/0826690122
Write to Sara: Info@sarablau.com
Visit Sara’s website: www.sarablau.com/
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
Some of Chanale’s Life-long Love of Books
Featured Guest: Chanale Fellig-Harrel
Visit Chanale’s website: chanalemusic.com/
Listen to the podcast “The Weekly Squeze with Chanale”
On Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0g2vRgdVQQlCIdRoznT0TF
On Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…le/id1614568206
On Audible: www.audible.com/pd/The-Weekly-Squ…odcast/B09VNQ77B1
Chanale’s Recent Favorite Books:
“Out of the Depths: The Story of a Child of Buchenwald Who Returned Home at Last” by Rabbi Israel Meir Lau
To Purchase:
www.amazon.com/Out-Depths-Story-…ned/dp/140278631X
“The Bamboo Cradle: A Jewish Father’s Story” by Avraham Schwartzbaum
To Purchase:
www.amazon.com/Bamboo-Cradle-Jew…ship%2C248&sr=1-1
“All for the Boss” by Ruchoma Shain
To Purchase:
www.amazon.com/All-Boss-Ruchoma-…ain/dp/1583304703
“Bibi: My Story” by Benjamin Netanyahu
To Purchase:
www.amazon.com/Bibi-My-Story-Ben…ship%2C248&sr=1-1
“Jewish Literacy Revised Ed: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People, and Its History” by Joseph Telushkin
To Purchase:
www.amazon.com/Jewish-Literacy-R…ant/dp/0061374989
“The Real Shlomo” by Chaim Dalfin
To Purchase:
www.amazon.com/Real-Shlomo-Chaim…ship%2C271&sr=1-1
“Whatever it Takes: Restoring Hope” by Shea Hecht
To Purchase:
www.amazon.com/Whatever-Takes-Re…ship%2C241&sr=1-1
“Catch the Jew!” by Tuvia Tenenbom
To Purchase:
www.amazon.com/Catch-Jew-Tuvia-T…ship%2C230&sr=1-1
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: www.michaeldoniger.com
Books discussed in this episode include:
“I Believe, The Story of One Jewish Life”
by Leibel (Leo) Zisman
To purchase: www.amazon.com/Believe-Story-One…Caps%2C214&sr=8-1
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“In the Land of Prayer” ציר כיסופים
Personal Tefillot from Israel in Turbulent Times
Edited by Daniel Gutenmacher, translated by Toby Klein Greenwald
To purchase: www.amazon.com/Land-Prayer-Danie…Caps%2C209&sr=8-1
If this book is out of stock, contact Toby Klein-Greenwald: 052-382-2104 or toby@wholefamily.com
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תחינת הנשים לבנין המקדש
יעל לוין (Yael Levine)
Articles that include excerpts:
www.kipa.co.il/יהדות/תחינת-הנשים-לבניין-המקדש/
www.kolech.org.il/תְּחִנַּת-הַנָּש…-לְבִנְיַן-הַמּ/
namikdash.blogspot.com/2017/03/blog-post_28.html
To order directly: simania.co.il/bookdetails.php?item_id=110183 – or contact toby@wholefamily.com
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Links for Toby Klein-Greenwald and some of her theatrical initiatives:
Raise Your Spirits Theatre of women for women’s audiences: www.RaiseYourSpirits.org
Na’na Playback Theatre Dance Troupe for women’s audiences: www.PlaybackNana.com
Mikva the Musical: www.MikvatheMusical.com
Toby Klein-Greenwald can be reached at 052-382-2104 or toby@wholefamily.com
Photo credit for Toby’s headshot: Sharon Altshul sharon@rjstreets.com
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Miriam Liebermann’s Reading Table selection is:
“The Harp” by Meir Uri Gottesman
Link to purchase: www.feldheim.com/the-harp-1
Miriam Liebermann, MSW, co-founder of JWOW! – Jewish Women of Wisdom.
Website: jewishwomenofwisdom.org
Contact Miriam and the JWOW! team: hello@jewishwomenofwisdom.org
Featured Guest: Menachem Weinreb, Creative Director, Mishpacha Magazine
The Next Big Thing in Jewish Books: “Mystical Matters of the Bible and Beyond”
Kickstarter link: www.amudart.com/coming-soon-02
Contact Menachem either through his website: Amudart.com, or email: contact@amudart.com
Instagram handles: @meweinreb, and @amudart
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
Featured Guest in this Episode: Jonah Simcha Chaim Muskat-Brown
Send an email to Jonah Simcha Chaim Muskat-Brown: j.muskatbrown@gmail.com
For details about the Book Expanding Potential: mosaicapress.com/product/expandin…/?v=920f83e594a1
Distribution of Expanding Potential through Feldheim: www.feldheim.com/expanding-potential
To Purchase Your Copy of Expanding Potential on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Expanding-Potenti…Caps%2C109&sr=8-1
Link to purchase Reading Table Selection, Miriam’s Kitchen:
www.amazon.com/Miriams-Kitchen-M…ich/dp/014026759X
Contact Malka Neustadter:
website www.coachmalka.com/
instagram www.instagram.com/coachmalka/
Facebook www.facebook.com/malka.neustadter
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/feed/
About Malka:
Malka Neustadter coaches women who feel frustrated or disappointed in their marriage or parenting experience and want to get it back on track.
Malka and her husband have been married for almost 30 years and together they’ve raised six children (the youngest 2 are still in school). She’s also a veteran Olah (immigrant), a breast cancer survivor, and recently became a grandmother. She’s experienced life’s intense ups and downs and learned what it takes to thrive through it all. Using her life experience, and professional training in parenting and marriage coaching, she can help you do thrive, too.
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
To contact Riva Pomerantz about writing, mentoring, speaking engagements and more, drop her a line though her website: www.RivaPomerantz.com
For content and details about Skill Nosh, visit: www.skillnosh.com
To Purchase your copy of “See You!”: menuchapublishers.com/collections/ad…oducts/see-you
*** SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! *** Exclusive to “613 Books” Podcast listeners, Menucha Publishers offers a 15% DISCOUNT on Riva Pomerantz’s book “See You!” Listen to this episode for details!
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
Featured Guest Interview: Esther Kurtz
Rule of Three by Esther Kurtz
To purchase Rule of Three from the Esther Kurtz/Menucha Publishers: menuchapublishers.com/products/rule-of-three
To purchase Rule of Three on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Rule-Three-Esther…rtz/dp/1614655642
Let’s Get Personal, the Essay Writing Course by Esther Kurtz: www.estherkurtz.com/let-s-get-personal
“What’s on My Reading Table” featuring Rena Yudkowsky
Rena’s selection: 90 Seconds: The Epic Story of Eli Beer and United Hatzalah by Rabbi Nachman Seltzer
To purchase a copy 90 Seconds: www.amazon.com/90-Seconds-Story-…lah/dp/1422633071
Reading Table contributor Rena Yudkowsky
Rena’s Website: www.renayudkowsky.com
Rena’s Facebook group: Memory Matters-tips and tricks for mid-lifers and seniors
cutt.ly/memorymatters
Rena’s You Tube channel- www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e-UxB-qTgsjUeHtS2ydrw
Rena’s Membership page- www.renayudkowsky.com/remembership
Rena’s Instagram- www.instagram.com/renayudkowsky
Rena’s LinkedIn- www.linkedin.com/in/renayudkowsky/
Rena’s Tik tok- www.tiktok.com/@memorymatters
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/
You can connect with Sari Kopitnikoff on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok, @thatjewishmoment.
Links to Sari’s books and lots of other educational resources are available on her website: www.thatjewishmoment.com
Featured Guest: Chanale Fellig-Harrel
Visit Chanale’s website: chanalemusic.com/
Listen to the podcast “The Weekly Squeeze with Chanale”
On Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0g2vRgdVQQlCIdRoznT0TF
On Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…le/id1614568206
On Audible: www.audible.com/pd/The-Weekly-Squ…odcast/B09VNQ77B1
Some of Chanale’s favorite books for Jewish children:
Author Ellen Emerman
Is it Shabbos Yet? www.goodreads.com/book/show/144789…PGTfKJmcf&rank=1
Author Dina Rosenfeld
The Little Girl Named Miriam: www.goodreads.com/book/show/544982…irl-named-miriam
Kind Little Rivka: www.goodreads.com/book/show/214346…ind_Little_Rivka
Little Boy Named Avram: www.goodreads.com/book/show/506670…_Boy_Named_Avram
David the Little Shepherd: www.goodreads.com/book/show/214345…_Little_Shepherd
The Very Best Place for a Penny: www.goodreads.com/book/show/457023…lace-for-a-penny
Yaffa Ganz
Mimi and Simi:
www.goodreads.com/book/show/135534…f=nav_sb_ss_1_13
The Little Old Lady Who Couldn’t Fall Asleep: www.goodreads.com/book/show/128441…f=nav_sb_ss_1_44
Where Are You Hashem?
www.goodreads.com/book/show/128435…_Are_You_Hashem_
Who Knows One?
www.goodreads.com/book/show/299313…f-jewish-numbers
Safta Simcha: www.goodreads.com/book/show/144788…f=nav_sb_ss_1_12
Aydel Lebovics
The Teeny Tiny Yarmulka: www.goodreads.com/book/show/351812…f=nav_sb_ss_1_23
The Wind in the Sukkah
Artscroll
The Elegant Little Lie
Bracha Goetz
What Do You See (Entire Series of Books)
Let’s Stay Safe: www.goodreads.com/book/show/198365…5WMBX3tn&rank=11
Featured Guest Interview: Rabbi Menachem Tenenbaum Author of: “Three Steps Forward: Unlocking the Shemoneh Esrei and Our Connection with Hashem”
To Purchase from Publisher:
www.feldheim.com/three-steps-forward
To Purchase on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Three-Steps-Forwa…aps%2C1644&sr=8-1
Reading Table contributor Sherri Mandell
Sherri’s selection: The Kitchen Congregation: A Daughter’s Story of Wives and Women Friends by Nora Seton
To Purchase “The Kitchen Congregation” on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Congregat…Caps%2C493&sr=8-1
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Riva’s Website: rivapomerantz.com/
Skill Nosh: skillnosh.com/
Contact Riva: rivapomerantz.com/contact/
Rebekah’s Book: Organized Jewish Life: The Essential Guide to Planning Jewish Holidays, Events and Every Day
To buy on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Organized-Jewish-…ing/dp/B0B38CX5LS
To buy from the author: organizedjewishlife.com/
Follow Rebekah on Instagram at: @BalaganBeGone.
Listen to Rebekah’s podcast: “Journey to Organization:” balaganbegone.com/podcasts/
The Kabbalah of Writing is available wherever books are sold:
B&N, Amazon, Books-A-Million, IndieBound, Bookshop.org
USA: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ka…781644116104
U.K.: www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-K…64411610411
To purchase a copy of The Blessing of a Broken Heart: www.amazon.com/s?k=the+blessing+…&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
For More information about Sherri Mandell’s books as well as The Koby Mandell Foundations visit:
www.kobymandell.org/sherri-mandell
Email: info@kobymandell.org
To purchase from publisher Feldheim: https://www.feldheim.com/yedidya