Anything But Traditional

Originally from Wilmington, Delaware, Marna Becker is a natural networker, a social media enthusiast, an SDR leader, an activist, an educator, and a ball of energy. She was the youngest member of the board of the Jerusalem Business Networking Forum (JBNF), the predecessor of Made in Jerusalem, where she served for 5 years. In addition, she has worked successfully in both the B2B and B2C marketing and sales universe, where her passion for making processes more efficient and effective has shined through. She has worked with numerous startups, both here in Israel and abroad. She currently is the SDR Team Lead at UserWay.org

Marna is the founder of the Anglo Israel Job Network Facebook group that has over 15K members. The group helps more than 100 people find jobs in Israel each year.

She has spoken on the topics of networking effectively and the power of networking in Raanana at N4ES (Networking for English Speakers), in Gush Etzion at Hub Etzion, in Bet Shemesh at SUBS, and has taught a class on social media for the Temech Hub. She most recently spoke at an event sponsored by SDRs of Israel in Tel Aviv and virtually for the Innovate Summit.

In this episode, we delve into the many opportunities she tapped into over the years and how she created magic wherever she went, always learning from everyone she met.

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While today Jordana Lobell is a mother to a precious son, her journey to him was not without pain.

In this episode, she shares her lengthy, devastating, and resilient journey through infertility, miscarriages, and stillbirth.

Let this episode inspire you.

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Yad Yehuda to help students afford their gap year in Israel

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And Puah to help couples struggling with infertility.

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Reena Bloom is an audiologist and mom of 3, who is lives in New Jersey with her husband Jason. Reena is a cancer survivor and survived a rare type of sarcoma in the uterus. Unfortunately, to survive, Reena had to have a hysterectomy. This led to Reena and Jason finding a new way to bring their children into the world.

Today, Reena is very passionate about spreading awareness about her experience with surrogacy.

In this episode, Reena dives deep into this subject and shares how they found her surrogates, how they navigated the halachic challenges, the emotional toll of it all, and more.

If you've ever wanted to know more about surrogacy, especially in the Orthodox Jewish world, this episode is for you.

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In today's episode, we hear from Dov Carpe.

Today, Dov works in hi-tech and lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel with his five children, but Dov never thought life would be this way.

Growing up, all Dov wanted to do was be a rockstar.

But one fateful day, his life was forever changed as he had a near-death giving him a new chance at life.

Hear his story, his insights, and how his life was forever changed in this episode.

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In today's episode, we hear from Shlomo Lipman AKA the 'singing chayal,' a name that has been coined for him since October 2023 when videos of him singing in uniform went viral.

Here, Shlomo opens up about his experiences, from making aliyah to Israel with his family, to having his father become a member of the Israeli Knesset.

He shares his many passions of Torah, baseball, and learning, and how he balances it all while also being a husband and father.

A special shout-out goes to our generous sponsors this week—Kayla Haber Goldstein, LEV, and ORA. If you're a Rabbi, make sure to register here. If not, make sure to tell your Rabbi to do so.

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The agunah crisis poses a significant challenge within Orthodox Judaism, and Adina Sash, also known as FlatbushGirl, has taken it upon herself to combat it with unwavering determination.

In this episode of Anything But Traditional, we delve into Adina's relentless advocacy against the agunah crisis, her broader efforts to secure representation for women within Orthodox Judaism, her upbringing, her fertility journey, and the development of her influential personality and Instagram persona.

Tune in to this impactful episode and consider how you can stand in solidarity with your fellow Jewish sisters today.

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In this enlightening episode of Anything But Traditional, Hollywood Producer and Animator Saul Blinkoff invites us into the intricacies of his and his family's lives, shedding light on the harmonious integration of religious practices within the bustling entertainment industry.

Listen as Saul recounts his journey, working with prestigious clients such as DISNEY, DREAMWORKS, and NETFLIX, offering a unique perspective on navigating the entertainment industry while staying true to his Jewish values.

To hear more from Saul, listen to his podcast Life of Awesome, check out his website, or even invite him to speak in your community!

Thank you Saul for coming on to this week's episode.

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Zahava Grodman (formerly Moskowitz) recently moved to Israel with her husband, whom she met at the age of 27 after 7 years in the dating-world.

She is a graduate of the Master's program at Azrieli and the Matan Bellows Eshkolot Institute for Tanakh and Jewish Studies in Israel.

Before making aliyah, Zahava taught Tanach for six years in New York. Today, she is currently teaching English at an Israeli girls' high school.

Alongside her passion for teaching, she is the founder of the Singled Out Podcast, where she engages in open discussions about the challenges of being single within the Jewish community and explores ways to make the most of this period.

Here, we delve into some of these various dating challenges, exploring the blessings found in the waiting game while yearning for a deep connection.

Our conversation touches on dating stigmas, the notion of being selective, and the valuable lessons Zahava gained from her dating experiences.

Tune in to this episode for insightful discussions. I'm confident you'll gain some valuable insights—I certainly did!

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As Israel's elections unfold this Tuesday, we are honored to feature Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll, the esteemed Director and Founder of Chochmat Nashim, on this episode of Anything But Traditional.

During our conversation, Shoshanna graciously shares profound insights on the future of Beit Shemesh, home for both her and our host, Tamar Ben Tzvi, and offers thoughts on the broader landscape of Israel.

Throughout the episode, Shoshanna openly addresses the formidable challenges of erasure and marginalization faced by women in Orthodox Judaism, her passionate advocacy for justice and equality in representation, and why she dedicates herself to this important cause.

Learn more about Shoshanna's impactful work and the mission of Chochmat Nashim by visiting her website, exploring the dedicated platform of Chochmat Nashim, or tuning in to the Chochmat Nashim podcast.

Arky Staiman has become a real celebrity over the past four months as he vlogs his journey of being in the IDF reserves during this extremely trying time.

But who exactly is Arky Staiman?!

Where did he come from? Where does he live now? What does he do when he's not in the army? What is his family like? And what has his life's journey been like thus far?

That's what we sit down to discuss in this episode, but for now, here are just a few fun facts about Arky:

Arky is a tour guide in Israel. He lives in Tekoa with his three kids and awesome boss of a wife, Avigail, and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland.

Learn more about Arky in this episode!

And be sure to check out Arky's website & Instagram page for more information.

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