613 Books Podcast

Author, Editor and Copywriter Sara Miriam Gross is the featured guest on this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, and we are talking about her terrific book, “Invisible Tribe.”

It’s a collection of fictional stories that explore the tough, messy, and even funny situations that children who have lost a parent sometimes find themselves in. These distinctive stories span all seasons and holidays, helping readers reconnect with dusty, rusty feelings like peace and happiness.

And the beautiful illustrations which accompany these stories enhance this book’s lively and memorable reading experience.

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Show notes:

This episode’s featured guest: Sara Miriam Gross

Featured book: “Invisible Tribe”


To order Invisible Tribe: 
https://menuchapublishers.com/products/invisible-tribe?_pos=1&_sid=e0ace61e8&_ss=r

For more details about Invisible Tribe & to receive a sample story or a book reviewer's copy:
www.saramiriamgross.com/invisible-tribe/

To contact the Sara Miriam Gross:
[email protected]

To help sponsor the Hebrew edition:
causematch.com/invisible_tribe

For information about book ghostwriting and production services:
www.blueoceanbooks.com

In this encore 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/1952370515

Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: michaeldoniger.com/

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This episode of “613 Books” podcast is Part 2 of Heather’s interview with Rabbi Joel Padowitz and Rabbi Jonathan Sassen which originally aired September 25 2024. They are the co-authors of “The Science Behind the Mishnah.”

Their fascinating exploration of Maseches Berachos is where Torah wisdom meets scientific discovery, offering a fresh perspective that connects timeless teachings with the intricacies of the physical world. This episode zeroes in on a few aspects of chemistry and biology through a rabbinic as well as scientific lens.

Care to understand the significance of milk and honey as they apply to The Land of Israel, the land “flowing with milk and honey”? How about the science and kashrus supervision of cheese productions? Also, why did people in the time of the Mishnah salt their food so heavily? And what’s the deal with washing our hands before we bench?

These and other matters of the spiritual and material world are covered in this interview about their book which will spark your intellectual curiosity and spiritual growth.

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Show notes:
Featured Guests: Rabbi Joel Padowitz and Rabbi Jonathan Sassen

Featured Book: The Science Behind the Mishnah Interview
Link to Purchase through Mosaica Press: mosaicapress.com/product/the-scie…ind-the-mishnah/

Contact the authors by email: [email protected]

Contact the authors through their website: www.sciencebehindthemishnah.com

Lecturer and author Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein is the featured guest on this encore episode of “613 Books” Podcast, discussing some of the key concepts he writes about in his new book, “Sukkos: A Symphony of Joy.”

Rabbi Bernstein clarifies what exactly we are celebrating in this zeman simchaseinu. And if you are puzzled by the Hoshanos service or Simchas Beis Hasho’eva, Rabbi Bernstein clarifies these elements of the Festival for us.

He also notably connects the Sukkos theme of Divine protection to the tranquility we all can tap into that our Creator is the Source of all things and events, so we need not pressure ourselves to steer everything in our lives on the course we’re inclined to go. With tranquility we can choose to remember that “the same Divine Providence and Divine Supervision that is so much the focus on Sukkos is really something that continues to guide us throughout the year but then allows us to be tranquil.”

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Show notes:
This episode’s featured guest: Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein

Featured 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

Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz is back on “613 Books” Podcast as host Heather Dean’s featured guest on this encore episode to provide insights and ideas we often wonder about regarding Yom Kippur, but hadn’t thought to ask.

Are we expected to intensely ponder each confession of the Viduiy prayer? Are our sins forever erased on Yom Kippur… not to reappear during our Life Review in the next world? How does that work? The answers may surprise you, and better still, ease your concerned mind.

PLUS musician and composer Lenny Solomon tells us about the ground-breaking book on his reading table.

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SPECIAL THANKS to show announcer Michael Doniger for the use of his recording booth for this episode!

For inquiries about dedicating or sponsoring future episodes, email [email protected]

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Show Notes:

Featured Guest: Rabbi Dr.Akiva Tatz

Author of “Shabbat and the Festivals: Journey and Destination”

To Purchase from Menucha Publishers: https://menuchapublishers.com/products/shabbat-and-the-festivals-journey-and-destination?_pos=11&_sid=59730177f&_ss=r

For more information and to contact Rabbi Tatz, visit: https://akivatatz.com/

“What’s on My Reading Table” contributor: Lenny Solomon

Lenny’s selection: “I've Been Here Before: When Souls of the Holocaust Return” by Sara Yoheved Rigler

To Purchase from Menucha Publishers: https://menuchapublishers.com/products/ive-been-here-before

To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ive-Been-Here-Before-Holocaust/dp/9655998223

Write to Lenny Solomon: [email protected]

Lenny Solomon’s website: https://shlockrock.com/

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guests are Rabbi Joel Padowitz and Rabbi Jonathan Sassen, co-authors of “The Science Behind the Mishnah.”

Their fascinating exploration of Maseches Berachos is where Torah wisdom meets scientific discovery, offering a fresh perspective that connects timeless teachings with the intricacies of the physical world.

Care to understand why the sky appears blue, how lightning forms, and the relationship between tectonic plates and land masses? These and other matters of the spiritual and material world are covered in this interview about their book which will spark your intellectual curiosity and spiritual growth.

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Show Notes:

Featured Guests: Rabbi Joel Padowitz and Rabbi Jonathan Sassen

Featured Book: The Science Behind the Mishnah 

Link to Purchase through Mosaica Press: https://mosaicapress.com/product/the-science-behind-the-mishnah/

Contact the authors by email: [email protected]

Contact the authors through their website: www.sciencebehindthemishnah.com

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Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

 

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

In this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer and host Heather Dean welcomes back esteemed authors Riva Pomerantz, Lesley Kaplan, and Chaya Baila Leiber who were Heather’s featured guests over the course of Season 2 to tell us about the inspiring and practical books that are on their reading table.

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Show notes:

Featured Guest, 1st Segment: Riva Pomerantz, author of many bestselling books including “Take 2”

To contact Riva 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

Riva’s Reading Table Selection: “The Other Side of the Story” by (Rebbetzin) Yehudis Samet

To Purchase from Artscroll’s website: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9780899065199.html

To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Other-Side-Story-Artscroll/dp/0899065198

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Featured Guest, 2nd Segment: Lesley Kaplan author of SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS TOOLBOX & GUIDE: HOW TO “BUILD & BRAND YOUR BIZ”

For Tickets and Information for the 3rd Jerusalem Business Conference | #JLMBIZCON: https://lesleykaplan.com/jerusalem-business-conference/

DATE/TIME of the 3rd Jerusalem Business Conference:

Monday, November 18th, 2024 | 9.00 a.m. – 17.00 p.m.

To Purchase “SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS TOOLBOX & GUIDE: HOW TO “BUILD & BRAND YOUR BIZ”” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/SMALL-BUSINESS-SUCCESS-TOOLBOX-GUIDE-ebook/dp/B0CH5YBD1C

To Purchase on Amazon in Paperback and E-book formats

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CTCXDC2W/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1706421929&sr=8-1

ISRAEL ORDERS – Paperback – Delivery to your door:

https://lesleykaplan.com/product/small-business-success-toolbox-guide/

Lesley’s website: https://lesleykaplan.com/

To contact Lesley through her website: https://lesleykaplan.com/lesley-kaplan-contact/

Lesley’s Reading Table Selection: “Profit First” by Mike Michalowicz

To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making-ebook/dp/B01HCGYTH4

Mike Michalowicz’s website: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/

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Featured Guest, 3rd Segment: Chaya Baila Leiber, author of “Who Wears a Yarmulke?” (Menucha Publishers)

To Purchase your copy of “Who Wears a Yarmulke?” https://menuchapublishers.com/products/who-wears-a-yarmulke

Write to Chaya Baila Leiber: [email protected]

Chaya Baila’s Reading Table Selection: “Even if I’m Not” by Devorie Kreiman

To purchase “Even if I’m Not” from the publisher, Israel Bookshop: https://israelbookshoppublications.com/products/even-if-im-not

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Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

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

In this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, producer-host Heather Dean speaks with caterer, workshop leader and cookbook author, Menuchah Armel about preparing for a 3-day Yom Tov.

They discuss plan-ahead recipes based on Menuchah’s cookbook, “Straight to the Plate,” and other delicious suggestions.

Also very importantly, Menuchah dishes up practical advice for preparing your kitchen workspace with a good dose of helpful mindset wisdom looking ahead for any upcoming 3-day Yom Tov.

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Show notes:

Featured author interview: Menuchah Armel, author of “Straight to the Plate”

To Purchase your copy of “Straight to the Plate”: https://straighttotheplate.net/

Contact Menuchah through her website: https://straighttotheplate.net/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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As a young woman, Barbara always thought she'd marry a nice Jewish boy from New York, just like her mother.

But her life took a distinctly different turn when she entered the Torah-observant world and her nice Jewish boy turned out to hail from Casablanca!

Suddenly she found herself the Sephardic version of the bride-who-knew-nothing!

As the years passed and her family grew, she did her best to absorb the culture and cuisine of the Sephardic world.

The literary result of Barbara's foray into the Sephardic world is “A Well-Spiced Life: An Exuberant Discovery of Sephardic Food, Family, and Faith,” her ‘food memoir’ which combines the best of pleasure reading with excellent recipes.

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Show notes:

Featured Guest Interview: Barbara Bensoussan

 

Featured Book: A Well-Spiced Life: An Exuberant Discovery of Sephardic Food, Family, and Faith

 

To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Well-Spiced-Life-Exuberant-Discovery-Sephardic/dp/B0D894C9RX

 

Contact Barbara through her website: https://barbarabensoussan.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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Aleeza Ben Shalom, the first guest on Season One of this podcast is back in Season Two, this time give producer-host Heather Dean’s listeners a first look (or shall we say listen) at Aleeza’s forthcoming book, Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Find Me a Love that Lasts.”

This is the 2nd of Heather’s two-part interview with Aleeza, and they cover such topics as “intentional chemistry,” breaking up vs. ghosting, and Aleeza’s well-crafted checklist for singles who are serious considering committing to the person they’re dating!

CONTEST DURING PRESALE SEASON! (Summer 2024)

Win an exclusive lunch with Aleeza + $500 towards travel!

Details and to enter here: https://marriagemindedmentor.com/giveaway/

Limited to the first 500 entries!

One entry per purchase, so if you purchase multiple copies, you will be entered multiple times.

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Episode Links:

Heather Dean Productions Website: https://tinyurl.com/bd8262dy

Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mvmccey5

Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mwdh3dv6

SoundCloud: https://tinyurl.com/jny3xjvj

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Show Notes:

Featured Guest: Aleeza Ben Shalom

Featured Book: Matchmaker, Matchmaker Find Me a Love that Lasts

Aleeza Ben Shalom’s website: https://marriagemindedmentor.com/

LINK TO PRESALE CONTEST 2024 and Info about Aleeza’s New Book: https://marriagemindedmentor.com/giveaway/

The Matchmaker Matchmaker Podcast: https://marriagemindedmentor.com/podcast/

To Invite Aleeza to speak at your event: https://marriagemindedmentor.com/aleezalive/

Aleeza’s Online Courses: Dating, Coaching, and Matchmaking: https://marriagemindedmentor.com/online-courses/

Aleeza’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aleezabenshalom