613 Books Podcast

Heather Dean’s featured guest in this episode of “613 Books” Podcast is Yoel Berman, who compiled a book called, “Living in the Land: First-hand Accounts of Bnei Torah and their Families.”

Yoel is involved in a variety of initiatives to educate his fellow Jews about the centrality of Eretz Yisrael for all of the Jewish people, as well as about the growing opportunities for those from English-speaking countries who wish to make a home for themselves in the Land of Israel.

“Living in the Land” comprises the first-hand stories of a wide variety of over fifty (!) Diaspora-born Jews who now reside in Eretz Yisrael in easy-to-read essays that will inspire you to rethink your relationship to the Land of Our Soul.

PLUS author and social worker Jonah Simcha Chaim Muskat-Brown is back on the podcast to tell us about the deep, meaningful book that’s on his reading table.

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Show notes:

Featured Guest: Yoel Berman

Author of “Living in the Land: First-hand Accounts of Bnei Torah and their Families”

To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Land-Firsthand-accounts-families/dp/1957579773/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IGLO5T4HOL7&keywords=yoel+Berman+Living+in+the+Land&qid=1693157447&s=books&sprefix=yoel+berman+living+in+the+land%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C236&sr=1-1

To Purchase from Mosaica Press: https://mosaicapress.com/product/living-in-the-land/

To contact Yoel: [email protected]

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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: https://www.amazon.com/DMC-Amidah-Rabbi-Ira-Kosowsky/dp/1957579579

To Purchase from Mosaica Press: https://mosaicapress.com/product/dmc-the-amidah/

Simcha Chaim Muskat-Brown’s book “Expanding Potential” may be purchased:

On Mosaica Press: https://mosaicapress.com/product/expanding-potential/?v=920f83e594a1

On Feldheim (distributor): https://www.feldheim.com/expanding-potential

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Expanding-Potential-Journeying-Beyond-Think/dp/1957579110/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PILWWYPFSGZ0&keywords=expanding+potential&qid=1686581246&sprefix=expanding+potential%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1

To contact Jonah Simcha Chaim Muskat-Brown: [email protected]

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Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: www.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: https://theshmuz.com/

To purchase your copy of “Ten Really Dumb Mistakes that Very Smart Couples Make” from Rabbi Shafier:

https://www.10reallydumbmistakes.com/rabbi_shafier22

To purchase on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Really-Dumb-Mistakes-Smart-Couples/dp/1680251767/ref=sr_1_1?crid=L04QG22MH2DY&keywords=10+really+dumb+mistakes+that+very+smart+couples+make&qid=1689703403&sprefix=10+really%2Caps%2C308&sr=8-1

Enjoy this book’s promotional video clip: https://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: https://www.amazon.com/Birds-Torah-Rabbi-Pinchus-Presworsky/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: [email protected]

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/

SPECIAL EDITION: ISRAEL AND THE NATIONS

Heather Dean’s featured guest in this episode is Kimberley Strassel, The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board member and author of THE BIDEN MALAISE: How America Bounces Back from Joe Biden’s Dismal Repeat of the Jimmy Carter Years.

Has the Joe Biden Presidency been good for Israel? … what about the U.S. and the world in general?

Just as Israelis follow the news with a passion, Jewish people everywhere are more aware of current events than ever as we turn to books, newspapers, and almost any media out there to follow an ever-changing news cycle that is rarely favorable toward the Jewish Nation.

Heather’s fascinating interview with Kim Strassel is a departure from regular “613 Books” Podcast episodes, with a focus that is more about the State of Israel and the state of the country’s relationship with the Biden administration. Strassel has a lot to say about recent policy developments by US Presidents toward Israel and the Middle East, as well as her book’s discourse about the Jimmy Carter Administration in contrast to the Biden Administration. Both Presidents have presided over troubled times, and The Biden Malaise takes a deep dive into how Carter and Biden handled the challenges they inherited from the administration before theirs.

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Show Notes:

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: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kimberley-strassel/the-biden-malaise/9781538756225/?lens=twelve

To Purchase The Biden Malaise on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Biden-Malaise-America-Bounces-Bidens/dp/1538756218

Listen to WSJ Podcast “Potomac Watch” featuring the Opinion editors of The Wall St. Journal (including Kim Strassel!) https://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/

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: https://www.meaningfullife.com/closetoyou/

To purchase Close to You on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Close-You-Mrs-Sara-Blau/dp/1886587019

To purchase Thought Streams on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Thought-Streams-Meditations-Jewish-Lubavitcher/dp/0826690122

Write to Sara: [email protected]

Visit Sara’s website: https://www.sarablau.com/

Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: https://michaeldoniger.com/

What does your beach bag want between your giant towel and flip-flops? Sunscreen would be it. Baz Luhrmann reference aside, it’s not summer without great summer “reads.” And for listeners of 613 Books Podcast, reading is always in season!

Whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or occasional book fancier, you’ll enjoy host Heather Dean’s conversation with acclaimed musician and host of “The Weekly Squeeze,” Chanale, who takes 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.

Show notes:

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

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:

https://www.amazon.com/Out-Depths-Story-Buchenwald-Returned/dp/140278631X

“The Bamboo Cradle: A Jewish Father's Story” by Avraham Schwartzbaum

To Purchase:

https://www.amazon.com/Bamboo-Cradle-Jewish-fathers-story/dp/0873064593/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BXO47AIFCJ86&keywords=%E2%80%9CThe+Bamboo+Cradle%E2%80%9D+by+Rabbi+Schwartzbaum&qid=1690670693&s=books&sprefix=the+bamboo+cradle+by+rabbi+schwartzbaum%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C248&sr=1-1

“All for the Boss” by Ruchoma Shain

To Purchase:

https://www.amazon.com/All-Boss-Ruchoma-Shain/dp/1583304703

“Bibi: My Story” by Benjamin Netanyahu

To Purchase:

https://www.amazon.com/Bibi-My-Story-Benjamin-Netanyahu/dp/1668008440/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YSVQFP2XINGG&keywords=%E2%80%9CBibi%E2%80%9D+by+Benjamin+Netanyahu&qid=1690670965&s=books&sprefix=bibi+by+benjamin+netanyahu%2Cstripbooks-intl-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:

https://www.amazon.com/Jewish-Literacy-Revised-Ed-Important/dp/0061374989

“The Real Shlomo” by Chaim Dalfin

To Purchase:

https://www.amazon.com/Real-Shlomo-Chaim-Dalfin/dp/0988958031/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OG78J7O83MES&keywords=%E2%80%9CThe+Real+Shlomo%E2%80%9D&qid=1690671201&s=books&sprefix=the+real+shlomo+%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C271&sr=1-1

“Whatever it Takes: Restoring Hope” by Shea Hecht

To Purchase:

https://www.amazon.com/Whatever-Takes-Restoring-Shea-Hecht/dp/1957579420/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UMV3608VCOPA&keywords=Whatever+it+Takes+by+Shea+Hecht&qid=1690671459&s=books&sprefix=whatever+it+takes+by+shea+hecht%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C241&sr=1-1

“Catch the Jew!” by Tuvia Tenenbom

To Purchase:

https://www.amazon.com/Catch-Jew-Tuvia-Tenenbom/dp/9652297984/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20PZFRNVO80ND&keywords=To+Catch+a+Jew+Tovia+Tannenbaum&qid=1690671877&s=books&sprefix=to+catch+a+jew+tovia+tannenbaum%2Cstripbooks-intl-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

In this episode of 613 Book Podcast, we are focusing on some of the books that Jewish readers are perusing and recommending during this period of mourning on our calendar. Award-winning journalist and theatre director, Toby Klein Greenwald leads the way with reading suggestions that are varied and powerful. Author and community leader Miriam Liebermann tells us about a riveting, deeply evocative novel set against the backdrop of the Second Temple, with the Romans poised for all-out war and destruction.

Show notes:

Books discussed in this episode include:

“I Believe, The Story of One Jewish Life”

by Leibel (Leo) Zisman

To purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Story-One-Jewish-Life/dp/1886587183/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RVLI6OE2UVF2&keywords=I+believe+Leibel+zisman&qid=1689336184&sprefix=i+believe+leibel+zisman%2Caps%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: https://www.amazon.com/Land-Prayer-Daniel-Gutenmacher/dp/9655552527/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38O0TCOWQFJNW&keywords=In+the+land+of+prayer+gutenmacher&qid=1689336297&sprefix=in+the+land+of+prayer+gutenmache%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-1

If this book is out of stock, contact Toby Klein Greenwald: 052-382-2104 or [email protected]

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תחינת הנשים לבנין המקדש

יעל לוין (Yael Levine)

Articles that include excerpts:

https://www.kipa.co.il/יהדות/תחינת-הנשים-לבניין-המקדש/

https://www.kolech.org.il/תְּחִנַּת-הַנָּשִׁים-לְבִנְיַן-הַמּ/

https://namikdash.blogspot.com/2017/03/blog-post_28.html

To order directly: https://simania.co.il/bookdetails.php?item_id=110183 - or contact [email protected]

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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 [email protected]

Photo credit for Toby’s headshot: Sharon Altshul [email protected]

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Miriam Liebermann’s Reading Table selection is:

"The Harp" by Meir Uri Gottesman

Link to purchase: https://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: [email protected]

THE BOOK FOR EVERYONE’S COFFEE TABLE

This is where artist and Creative Director at Mishpacha Magazine @Menachem Weinreb would like to see his new book “Mystical Matters of the Bible and Beyond” as you’ll hear in his 613 Books Podcast interview with host Heather Dean. This is your very own preview of Heather’s pick for what she predicts will be the next big thing in Jewish books. If you are ready to experience a book that readers of all ages, backgrounds and levels of Talmudic scholarship can enjoy, check out this interview for a fresh read.

Show Notes:

Featured Guest: Menachem Weinreb, Creative Director, Mishpacha Magazine

The Next Big Thing in Jewish Books: "Mystical Matters of the Bible and Beyond”

Kickstarter link: https://www.amudart.com/coming-soon-02

Contact Menachem either through his website: Amudart.com, or email: [email protected]

Instagram handles: @meweinreb, and @amudart

Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/

Airing during The Three Weeks, Heather welcomes Toronto-based author, educator, and social worker Jonah Simcha Chaim Muskat-Brown to discuss the information and inspiration in his book, Expanding Potential on this episode 613 Books podcast.

While this time period on the Jewish calendar elicits feelings of dread and darkness to so many, Jonah offers a hopeful take in a section he calls, “Spiritual Decline and Rebuilding.” Check out this interview and learn how we can improve and upgrade our lives as Jews as a nation and as individuals.

PLUS … certified marriage and life coach for women Malka Neustadter tells us about the book that has been on her reading table for twenty years!

SHOW NOTES:

Featured Guest in this Episode: Jonah Simcha Chaim Muskat-Brown

Send an email to Jonah Simcha Chaim Muskat-Brown: [email protected]

For details about the Book Expanding Potential: https://mosaicapress.com/product/expanding-potential/?v=920f83e594a1

Distribution of Expanding Potential through Feldheim: https://www.feldheim.com/expanding-potential

To Purchase Your Copy of Expanding Potential on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Expanding-Potential-Journeying-Beyond-Think/dp/1957579110/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PILWWYPFSGZ0&keywords=expanding+potential&qid=1686581246&sprefix=expanding+potential%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1

Link to purchase Reading Table Selection, Miriam’s Kitchen:

https://www.amazon.com/Miriams-Kitchen-Memoir-Elizabeth-Ehrlich/dp/014026759X

 

Contact Malka Neustadter:

website https://www.coachmalka.com/

instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachmalka/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/malka.neustadter

LinkedIn https://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/

This episode of 613 Books podcast features host Heather Dean’s interview with bestselling author Riva Pomerantz about her novel, "See You!" Riva talks about crafting the dramatic twists and turns that the newly-widowed protagonist must face despite her headstrong inclination to appear perfect in everyone’s eyes.

*** SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! *** Exclusive to “613 Books” Podcast listeners, Menucha Publishers offers a 15% DISCOUNT on Riva Pomerantz’s book “See yYou!” Listen to this episode for details!

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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SHOW NOTES:

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!”: https://menuchapublishers.com/collections/adult/products/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/

Not making this up: developing characters and story arcs for a work of fiction is far from simple. On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, avid readers like us are treated to an inside peek of this craft with masterful author, columnist and writer of some of Mishpacha Magazine’s best-loved serials, Esther Kurtz. How does she create compelling characters whether they’re an introverted genius, a newly-married entrepreneur, a newly-minted rebbetzin, or the nemesis who wants to do the right thing?

We all love a good story, and it’s a treat to explore the mind of a story-crafter to learn a little bit about how it’s done.

PLUS: Professional memory coach Rena Yudkowsky tells us about the unforgettable book that’s on her reading table.

Show Notes:

Featured Guest Interview: Esther Kurtz

Rule of Three by Esther Kurtz

To purchase Rule of Three from the Esther Kurtz/Menucha Publishers: https://menuchapublishers.com/products/rule-of-three

To purchase Rule of Three on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rule-Three-Esther-Kurtz/dp/1614655642

Let’s Get Personal, the Essay Writing Course by Esther Kurtz: https://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: https://www.amazon.com/90-Seconds-Story-United-Hatzalah/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

https://cutt.ly/memorymatters

Rena’s You Tube channel- https://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- https://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: https://michaeldoniger.com/