To start this new season, we are excited to welcome Dan Hacker to the show.  Dan is a former EDM performer, a former Monday Night School student at Temple Israel, and the editor of this podcast. He also composed the music for the show!

Join me in hearing about his transition from a typical professional path at college to a career on the music stage.  Dealing with expectations, anxieties, and self-doubt, Dan shares an inspiring story of personal growth.

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In this Episode, we have the chance to hear from Lisa Soble Siegmann who now works as a Program Partner at the Max M. Fisher Foundation in Metropolitan Detroit.  Lisa has worked in the field of Jewish communal service for her entire career and is passionate about working in the Jewish community, where she can make a difference. She spent eighteen years at the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, then four years at the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit.  Her main focus has been Jewish family education, where she has positively impacted thousands of families.  Today, she shares her journey after learning that she is a carrier of the BRCA-1 Gene Mutation.

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We welcome attorney Tom Appledorn to the show today to share his wisdom about Letting Go.  Working in a world of “controlling situations” he learned that Letting Go is the path to fulfillment.  His life lessons come from challenging moments but have ended with a sense of great fulfillment.  This is a chance to hear a story of success from difficulty.

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Joining the show in this re-released episode is Steve Ingber, the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Steve is responsible for carrying out the mission of the Jewish Federation and ensuring its long-term strength and effectiveness. He leads the organization on a day-to-day basis, working closely with senior leadership, the Federation / UJF Board, and the professional staff. Steve joined the Federation in 2016, originally serving as COO before being named Chief Executive in 2021.

Today, he will share the personal joy of becoming a father to FOUR boys. 

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Tomer Malchi joins me in this re-released episode. Tomer holds a B.Sc., in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. He holds a B.Sc. M.Sc., and Ph.D from the faculty of Agriculture at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Tomer has extensive experience in national and international development work in the fields of agriculture, water, and energy. As Executive Director, Tomer is responsible for project development and expanding CultivAid’s operations. Today he will share his path to understand WATER as the Source of Life. 

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In this re-released episode, we introduce Doug Passon to the show. Doug is an attorney and filmmaker living in Phoenix, Arizona where he specializes in Sentencing Advocacy and Sentencing Mitigation Videos. He is also the co-author of a new book, The Narrative Gym for Law. We discuss his understanding of the philosophy of Joseph Campbell and others who teach us to be "in the moment."  Our conversation suggests that magic and miracles are ALWAYS around us. 

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It is an honor to welcome Rabbi Jen Lader to the show in this re-released episode. Rabbi Jen is an amazing spiritual leader, youth rabbi, and personal friend. She will share her journey to becoming a Rabbi and the lessons she learned along the way. Her vision for her career gives insight to anyone standing at the crossroads of life. 

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In this re-released episode, join me as I welcome Dani Margolis to the podcast. Dani is a friend, spiritual brother, and certified tour guide based in the Central North of Israel and living on Kibbutz Ramat HaShofet. His experience of "finding" a connection to Israel begins with a story about Shirley's Yard! Decades later, Dani still feels a deep bond with his home in the Holy Land. Come hear an amazing story of Aliyah AND feel the spiritual ties with our homeland come alive. 

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In this re-released episode, we welcome my brother Rabbi Jim Bennett to the show. I had the chance to chat with my older brother, mentor, and friend about his conversation with our Aunt Paula (who donated a kidney to her sister, my mother). This very personal conversation leads to a discussion of the power of kindness in the world. With hope this episode will resonate with you as well, it is another powerful reminder to Wake up to Life!

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In this re-released episode, I welcome my best friend and colleague, Rabbi Adam Morris. Rabbi Morris has served as a Rabbi for 27 years in Nashville, Charlotte, Adelaide Australia, Atlanta, and now in Denver. His experience helping to prepare a deaf student for her Bat Mitzvah helped him understand what it means to 'engage in the study of Torah.' The lessons he learned with this young woman have impacted the way he approaches Torah learning every day. Our conversation gives us all clues to help us WAKE UP TO LIFE! 

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