Aton Ben-Horin, Global VP of A&R at Warner Music Group and one of the most influential music-makers in the world today, joins us this week on the podcast! He shares the origin of his passion for music and the ensuing journey, tips for those pursuing a career in the industry, and his love for Shabbat dinners. He also reveals his thoughts on how to make Judaism more than just a one-hit wonder. Tune in for more!

Aton is involved with Creative Communities for Peace — to learn more, visit https://www.creativecommunityforpeace.com/.

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Chef Einat Admony guest stars on Jay’s 4 Questions podcast this week. Admony, the trailblazer who first brought Israeli food to New York City, talks with podcast host Jay Sanderson about how each of her dishes tells her immigrant story and reveals the secret to making the world’s best falafel.

Einat shared with us her infamous Kit Kat Candy Bar recipe, excerpted from her cookbook Balaboosta  (Artisan Books, Copyright © 2013).. This is one of Jay’s favorite recipes too! Enjoy! Check out  Balaboosta for more Mediterranean recipes! 

Homemade Kit Kat Candy Bar

Makes about 24 pieces

14 ounces 72% chocolate, broken into tiny pieces

¾ cup Nutella

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 cups crushed corn flakes (about 3 cups whole)

1¾ cup heavy cream

Fill a medium saucepan three-quarters full with water and bring to a simmer. Combine 1 ounce of the chocolate with the butter in a large bowl. Place the bowl over the saucepan and slowly melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula. Remove from the heat, reserving the pan of hot water, and stir in the Nutella. Cool completely, then mix in the crushed cornflakes. Spread this mixture evenly in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and reserve in the refrigerator until the coating is ready.

Bring the saucepan of hot water back to a simmer. Combine the remaining 13 ounces chocolate and the heavy cream in a large bowl and place it over the saucepan. Stir the mixture occasionally with a rubber spatula to combine the melting chocolate with the heavy cream. Remove from the heat and slowly pour the ganache over the crispy Nutella mixture. Place the baking pan in the refrigerator until the chocolate is completely set and firm. Cut into finger-sized rectangles and watch them disappear in minutes.

This week, civil rights attorney and media personality Lisa Bloom joins host Jay Sanderson to talk about her lifelong quest for social justice and why Israel is the most vegan-friendly country in the world. She also discusses her professional trajectory and the types of cases she deals with daily.

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This week, Esther Kustanowitz — writer, blogger, journalist, and social commentator — joins host Jay Sanderson for a fun game of “Who would we invite to our Passover Seder?” Things get a bit more serious when the two talk about issues that can both challenge and strengthen a community. Tune in to hear more! 

Esther is a contributing writer at the Jewish Journal. Follow her on Twitter @ESTHERK.

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Top Chef judge and cookbook author Gail Simmons talks all things food on this week’s episode. One of today’s most recognized food personalities, Gail knows the way to our hearts — through our stomachs — and takes us on a culinary adventure through her roles as food writer, dynamic TV host, cookbook author, and more. She even lets us in on how to achieve the perfect work-life balance. Tune in to find out if Gail thinks self-proclaimed foodie and chef Jay has what it takes to be the next Top Chef!

Just in time for Passover, Gail shares her favorite breadless recipes! Matzah ball soup, horseradish brisket, and more — you’ll want to try these at home! Check out Williams Sonoma’s Passover piece on Gail, or visit the website for her new cookbook Bringing it Home: Favorite Recipes from a Life of Adventurous Eating.

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Dennis Prager, American nationally syndicated radio talk show host, joins Jay Sanderson to discuss the Left, the Right, the concept of labeling, and the importance of listening and learning.

This week, host Jay Sanderson speaks with Rabbi Steve Leder of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, the oldest synagogue in California. Their conversation covers everything from fishing to rock and roll! Rabbi Leder goes in depth about his role as a rabbi and how he connects with the community. Rabbi Leder also discusses how boredom negatively impacts spirituality and religious practice. Tune in to hear more!

Check out Rabbi Leder’s new book, More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us.

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