613 Books Podcast

Mishpacha columnist, podcaster and workshop leader Esther Kurtz is back on “613 Books” podcast with a fresh, new interview; this time to discuss her new book, “Second Chances.”

It’s a terrific collection of short stories, each one containing life conundrums we can either relate to or gain insights from, with multi-layered characters and surprising plotlines.

Whether it’s shalom bayis, newfound wealth, family power struggles and prickly conversations, life’s sticky topics are wryly and realistically absorbing reading.

 

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Show notes:
Featured Guest Interview: Esther Kurtz

Book: Second Thoughts by Esther Kurtz

 

To purchase Second Thoughts from Menucha Publishers: https://menuchapublishers.com/products/second-thoughts?pos=1&_sid=b48d266b1&_ss=r

 

To purchase Second Thoughts on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Thoughts-Esther-Kurtz/dp/B0CHGSSYDM

 

Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

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On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer and host Heather Dean speaks with caterer, workshop leader, and author of the recipe book “Straight to the Plate,” Menuchah Armel.

The onset of “The Nine Days” of National mourning is Rosh Chodesh Av, when we diminish or “decrease our joy.” Among the laws and customs of these days is refraining from eating meat (except on Shabbat).

Menuchah shares many ideas for parve and dairy main dishes, side dishes, kid-friendly meals, and what foods her family partakes of before and after the Tisha b’Av fast.

With her kids out of school during this time, check out how Menuchah keeps them busy with an Armel family activity they call “The Falafel Store,” in which the youngsters prepare and “sell” this traditional Israeli meal.

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Show notes:

Featured Guest: Menuchah Armel

Featured Book: Straight to the Plate

To Purchase directly from Menuchah: https://straighttotheplate.net/

Email Menuchah: [email protected]

Menuchah’s website: https://straighttotheplate.net/

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.”

Check out Aleeza’s fresh, new yet traditional insights about dating for marriage. Aleeza describes what she calls “Disney Dating,” and explains why we need to kick this concept to the curb. And what’s the deal with her Five-Five-Five Rule for Dating? It’s easy to remember even if it’s a bit challenging to adhere to.

Aleeza also clarifies a term you may have heard her discuss dozens of times; what she defines as a “high quality human” by reading this excerpt from her new book as well as discussing the importance of us becoming – not just seeking – a high quality human.

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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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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/book/

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

In this encore 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.

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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: https://goetzbookshop.com/products/nourish-the-soul

To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Nourish-Soul-Filling-Emptiness-Within/dp/1737094053

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Book: “Let’s Stay Safe!”

To Purchase directly from Bracha Goetz: https://goetzbookshop.com/products/lets-stay-safe

To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Stay-Paperback-Bracha-Goetz/dp/1422617599/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RPIORHVC4NL3&keywords=Let%27s+Stay+Safe+by+Bracha+Goetz&qid=1701807570&s=books&sprefix=let%27s+stay+safe+by+bracha+goetz%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C309&sr=1-1

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Book: “Talking About Personal Privacy”

To Purchase directly from Bracha Goetz: https://goetzbookshop.com/products/talking-about-personal-privacy?_pos=1&_psq=Talking+About+Personal+Privacy&_ss=e&_v=1.0

To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Talking-About-Personal-Privacy-Bracha/dp/1680250744

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To Purchase “Don’t Buy this Book” and other Multimedia products: https://goetzbookshop.com/collections/multimedia

Contact Bracha here: [email protected]

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: https://goetzbookshop.com/pages/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, Heather speaks with Yocheved Davidowitz about her book, “I’ll Start Tomorrow: A Practical Guide to Achieving Your Health and Weight Goals.”

Yocheved is also a therapist based in Cleveland, Ohio and she produces and hosts a wonderful podcast she calls “A Deeper Conversation: The Podcast for Jewish Women.” And for a daily dose of insights and inspiration about the mitzvah of Shiras Halashon (guarding one’s tongue) Yocheved hosts a brief daily audio message from a project called “Shmiras Halashon Effort.”

In “I’ll Start Tomorrow,” Yocheved explains why it’s so hard to stay on a diet as well as societal and psychological factors that are affecting people’s weight loss battles. She also gives practical tools to get healthy and stay healthy!

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Show notes:

Featured Guest: Yocheved Davidowitz, MC

Featured Book: I’ll Start Tomorrow: A Practical Guide to Achieving Your Health and Weight Goals

To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Tomorrow-Yocheved-Davidowitz-M-C/dp/B08CJWKTGZ

A Deeper Conversation: The Podcast for Jewish Women: www.maverickpodcasting.com/a-deeper-conversation

Shmiras HaLashon Effort: Brief daily insights about guarding our tongue. Link to audio: https://us18.campaign-archive.com/?e=9de0e67127&u=5cc0317a1df3c36e068b747f0&id=e978210b4f

Contact Yocheved: [email protected]

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Rebbetzin Malka Kaganoff, the author of “Exploring Tehillim”

Sefer Tehillim is the source of many of our tefillos and the sefer of choice for our personal prayers. But what exactly are we saying in each perek? Sometimes the answer is not so clear.

In Exploring Tehillim Rebbetzin Malka Kaganoff offers a brief synopsis of each chapter, outlining its profound themes and messages. A must-have for all whio recite Tehillim and for those who wish to join their ranks.

ALSO, Dr. Sara Markowitz, co-author of “Kosher ADHD,” tells us about two books that are on her reading table.

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Show notes:

Featured Guest: Rebbetzin Malka Kaganoff

Featured Book: “Exploring Tehillim: An Elucidation of the Eternal Song of the Jewish Soul” (Menucha Publishers)

To Purchase your copy of “Exploring Tehillim” from Menucha Publishers’ website: https://menuchapublishers.com/products/exploring-tehillim-an-elucidation-of-the-eternal-song-of-the-jewish-soul

“What’s on my Reading Table?” Contributor: Dr. Sara Markowitz

To Purchase “Kosher ADHD” from Kodesh Press: https://kodeshpress.com/product/kosher-adhd/

To Purchase “Kosher ADHD” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kosher-ADHD-Surviving-Thriving-Torah-Observant/dp/B0CLY8TNB8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H728272QNDOW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DF5ufxIVowviv1ClXTdIHw.aMzDsn4TQZ-Am12tS7h0Y_8TuWPtKLN0PQ5JrRxao6c&dib_tag=se&keywords=Kosher+ADHD+Chesner+Markowitz&qid=1718010518&s=books&sprefix=kosher+adhd+chesner+markowit%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C246&sr=1-1

To Dr. Markowitz through her website: https://kosher-adhd.com/dr-sara-markowitz-clinical-psychologist/

To purchase Dr. Markowitz’s reading table recommendations:

“Minchas Asher” website for Rabbi Asher Weiss, שליט״א: https://minchasasher.com/about/

“Living Beautifully” by Gila Ross: from Mosaica Press https://mosaicapress.com/product/living-beautifully/

OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Living-Beautifully-meaning-timeless-wisdom/dp/1957579811

Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

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On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is author and editor Chaya Baila Leiber, the author of “Who Wears a Yarmulke?”

This children’s book is a bright and fun read for little kids, their parents and grandparents. Meet Yudi, who is growing accustomed to wearing his first yarmulke just before his upsherin. Chaya Baila talks about the making of this book, and reveals the real-life youngster Yudi is based on.

PLUS, Chaya Baila gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how some big and small decisions are made at Menucha Publishers – a fascinating chat for book readers who may wonder about book covers and some other editorial decisions.

ALSO, author and business mentor @Lesley Kaplan tells us about the bestseller on her reading table, and why it’s her go-to for lessons on entrepreneurial and personal growth.

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Show notes:

Featured Guest: author Chaya Baila Leiber

Featured Book: “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]

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“What’s on my Reading Table?” Contributor: Lesley Kaplan

To Purchase Lesley Kaplan’s book, “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/

To purchase Lesley’s reading table recommendation, “Who Ate My Cheese” my Spencer Johnson, M.D.:

https://www.amazon.com/Who-Moved-My-Cheese-Mazing-ebook/dp/B004CR6AM4

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Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

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On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Dr. Sara Markowitz, the co-author of “Kosher ADHD.” Among the topics they discuss are strategies for how someone with ADHD can overcome difficulties with prayer, Shabbat, Torah study, and other central aspects of Judaism.

“Kosher ADHD” offers a practical yet creative approach on how to transform the chaos of ADHD into a fulfilling Torah-observant lifestyle. Synthesizing Jewish insight and sensitivities with contemporary psychological theories and research, Drs. Simcha Chesner and Sara Markowitz provide all who struggle with ADHD – parents, teachers, children, adults, and therapists – with structured guidelines to empower the ADHD individual to thrive personally, and within the family, school, and community.

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Show notes:

Featured Guest: Dr. Sara Markowitz

Featured Book: “Kosher ADHD” (co-authored with Dr. Simcha Chesner)

For content and scheduling workshops on “Kosher ADHD,” visit: https://kosher-adhd.com/

For more info on Dr. Sara Markowitz: https://kosher-adhd.com/dr-sara-markowitz-clinical-psychologist/

To Purchase your copy of “Kosher ADHD” from the authors: https://kodeshpress.com/product/kosher-adhd/

To Purchase your copy of “Kosher ADHD” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kosher-ADHD-Surviving-Thriving-Torah-Observant/dp/B0CLY8TNB8

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 Riva Pomerantz, the author of “Take Two.”

Riva talks about the book’s deep dive into the tumultuous shana rishona (first year of marriage) of Aryeh and Miri Kleinerman, their in-laws, and a world of secrets that crosses generations and boundaries in shalom bayis (household harmony).

*** SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! *** Exclusive to “613 Books” Podcast listeners, Menucha Publishers offers a 15% DISCOUNT on Riva Pomerantz’s book “Take 2!” Listen to this episode for details!

PLUS: Riva updates us about the offerings at 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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Featured Guest: Bestselling author Riva Pomerantz

Featured Book: “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

To Purchase your copy of “Take 2”: https://menuchapublishers.com/products/take-two

*** SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! *** Exclusive to “613 Books” Podcast listeners, Menucha Publishers offers a 15% DISCOUNT on Riva Pomerantz’s book “Take Two:” Just click the special Menucha Publishers’ link above) to purchase your copy of “Take Two,” and enter the discount code Riva15 at the checkout.

Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

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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, 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

Link to purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Haggadat-Hapesah-Seder-Korban-Pesach/dp/9655983463/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QM3ZIEJIENY0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oT5rA8uu2arhFlWke_j-PE5HknHtvtydl3PTA6IfeBFvGNd1MbuQyfn31kR2AfW0L_LotxYeKJK90wFmgjRNXIGwUDRkYI0jgqdPeEcxM978zd4aH0AePVNk98ZErFdmW0vseFC-ZZVc7DVp7iC2iQEqYAGWnOXxBQE0Gx9T6s-pXtfOEtAdutD4ot421cASLYr0m0mfO5tqwH7e8_DQhyfDR7HTTbV2_OBUC0TzNtA.7JKcerrFCPwZp_K61k_VaZkHRUMOEVphjg5ATC4X9NU&dib_tag=se&keywords=Avi+Grossman&qid=1712257900&sprefix=avi+grossman+%2Caps%2C382&sr=8-1

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Reading Table Selection: “Brushstrokes” by Gary Levine

To Purchase on Amazon:

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