Let there be Light - The American Israelite Newspaper Podcast

Ted and Julie are joined by Chelsea Standford from Ilan's Chocolates to discuss how she became a Kosher Chocolatier and all the fun stuff that goes into making chocolate. You can purchase the chocolates at ilansrawchocolate.com

Ted and Julie cover the interesting articles in this weeks paper more in-depth, including the many ways that the Jewish community is Cincinnati is related. Music is the Ukrainian  National Anthem. 

Ted and Julie continue the popular column Conversations with a Rabbi with in-studio guest Rabbi Karen Thomashow. They discuss her journey to becoming a Rabbi as well as some fun facts about her daily life. 

Ted and Julie have a lot of news and fun to share with special guest host - Robert Brant of Katz Teller Brant and Hild. He was named one of the Persons of the Year.

Ted and Julie are joined by Richard Behrman in studio. He tells about the extensive project to geomap all of the Jewish Headstones in partnership with JCGC. 

Ted and Julie share the excitement this week while discussing the Cincinnati Bengals heading to the Superbowl. Julie interviews Rabbi Wise  and we find out his favorite music.

Ted and Julie have Rabbi Drew Kaplan in studio to be our very first Conversations with a Rabbi. Rabbi Kaplan shares the history of his journey to becoming a Rabbi and many other fun tidbits about his life. Music courtesy of  Ari Lesser - Purim 2020 - L'chaim!

Ted and Julie share all the interesting articles from this weeks The American Israelite Newspaper and Julie reveals her HUGE announcement. Julie also interviews 2 special guests, Gail Silver and Rabbi Ben Chaidell about Kosher Vegetarianism. The birth name of Moses is also revealed.

Ted is back from Key West and has some amusing vacation tales. Julie interviews Sari Feldman on her becoming a bas mitzvah. 

Julie has 3 in studio guests this week while Ted is gone on vacation. Carol Hershenson, Assistant Editor - Zachary Ziv, Assistant Editor and Melissa House - Graphic/Production. They discuss their favorite things about working at The American Israelite Newspaper as well as all the changes that were made this past year. Julie also interviews  David Gershuny on the 50th anniversary of becoming a bar mitvah.