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Hear from Rabbi Genack about his connection with Rabbi Soloveitchik, his experiences in the OU Kashrus world, how he got connected to presidents and other politicians as well as why political advocacy is so important. We also discuss his role as a shul Rabbi, his admiration for Abraham Lincoln, and more.

Book: Letters to President Clinton: Biblical Lessons on Faith and Leadership - https://oupress.org/product/letters-clinton/

For the other seforim of Rabbi Genack, check out OUpress.org as well as local stores.

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Yael Harris Resnick is an award-winning artist celebrated by the Washington DC Calligraphers Guild, Israel’s Artists Guild, and Misrad Hatamat (Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Labor). Known for her beautiful table runners, challah covers, and a wide array of Judaic art, Yael’s work brings vibrant Jewish themes to life on Shabbat tables and walls around the world. Discover how Yael found her path in art, what inspired her to turn it into a lifelong career, and the unique challenges and experiences she’s encountered along the way.

See her artwork online: yaelharrisresnick.com/shop

The table-runners mentioned: yaelharrisresnick.com/product-category/arttrivet

The puzzle mentioned: yaelharrisresnick.com/product/israel-map-500-piece-puzzle

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With 2 albums and 10 singles, most notable among them

Search "Meilech Kohn" on any plattform to hear his music.

Edith Eger is an eminent psychologist and one of the few remaining Holocaust survivors old enough to remember life in the camps. She has worked with veterans, military personnel, and victims of physical and mental trauma. She is the author of the bestselling and award-winning books The Choice and The Gift.

Check out the links below to learn more about Dr. Eger and to buy her books:

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ballerina-of-Auschwitz/Edith-Eva-Eger/9781665952552

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665952555

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ballerina-of-auschwitz-edith-eva-eger/1144561777;jsessionid=AC38A2EF9B74743EC2387066BB33BCFE.prodny_store01-atgap18?ean=9781665952552

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/207293831-the-ballerina-of-auschwitz?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Ktty5KaQYI&rank=1

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Rabbi Dovid Asher is the Rabbi of KBI, Kenesseth Beth Israel, in Richmond Virginia and is the author of Outreach in the Torah, a guidebook for reaching out to others arranged by the weekly Torh portion. Hear how he became a shul Rabbi, life as a Rav, the development of his outreach approach, and so much more.

Buy Outreach in the Torah: https://mosaicapress.com/product/outreach-in-the-torah/

To learn about KBI and contact Rabbi Asher: https://www.kbirva.com/

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Max Mannis is one of the key components to the success of Jomboy Media, the #1 independent brand for baseball content on the internet and social media with millions of subscribers and followers. Hear how he got started in media, his journey through the sports world, how Judaism affects his job, and what he shares when speaking at schools.

Follow or contact Max online: Instagram (@Max_Mannis), Twitter/X (@MaxMannis) + Facebook and LinkedIn (Max Mannis).

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Hear how Bunim Laskin founded a company in Yeshiva, when he knew it would be huge, how it effected the rest of his life, and more.

Check out Swimply online (swimply.com) or on all app stores.

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Hear how and why Shabbos Kestenbaum filed suit against Harvard, what his speech preparation is like, which critics really bother him, and more.

Check out Shabbos on social media.

X: x.com/ShabbosK

Instagram: instagram.com/shabboskest

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After starting Shalom Task Force in 1992, Nechama Wolfson founded Shlavim in 2006 to help lift Israeli children out of poverty, and continues to serve as the president. Through a vast network of supportive programs, Shlavim is ensuring Israel’s next generation has all the practical and emotional support it needs to build a better future. Hear about how she started two amazing organizations, Shlavims' remarkable response to October 7th, and more.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560387905008&mibextid=LQQJ4d

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