The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting The Jewish Link Media Group
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We created “The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting” as a fresh and dynamic platform for discussing the news that matters to our readership. Guests on our podcast will speak with our publisher and associate publisher about an important story in their world -- like pitching a story for the paper.
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BCJAC: On Advocating for the Jewish Community in Bergen County
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome two key members of the Bergen County Jewish Action Committee (BCJAC), Chana Shields and Emma Horowitz, to talk about the ongoing tensions surrounding the local Jewish community and how BCJAC is working to ease them. What other challenges remain on the horizon for Jewish residents of Bergen County and how can we overcome them?
Read our feature on the origins of BCJAC on our website: https://jewishlink.news/bergen-county-jews-unite-for-communal-advocacy/ -
J-Sketch: On Finding Humor in the Frum World
Moshe welcomes J-Sketch, the sensational sketch comedy trio bringing laughs to the frum world. Ami Kozak, Eli Leibowicz and Mikey Greenblatt discuss their creative process, some of their funniest observations and antics, and how they plan to shape the world of Jewish comedy. What's so funny about being frum? (Turns out, a lot).
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Dalton Winery: On Supporting Israel and Enjoying Wines
Ahead of the annual Jewish Link Wine Guide, Elizabeth welcomes Alex Haruni, CEO of Dalton Winery, along with winemaker Guy Eshel, to taste some wines and discuss the latest updates coming from Dalton and wineries across Israel. Haruni and Eshel share their experiences producing wines in a tumultuous time, and what kosher wine consumers abroad can do to help their Israeli brothers and sisters.
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SINAI: On Bridging the Gap with Maor High School
Elizabeth welcomes two members of the SINAI team to speak about Maor High School, a division of SINAI Schools which serves college-bound students and a rigorous secular and Judaic education within a highly supportive, nurturing special education setting. Rabbi Dr. Yisrael Rothwachs, the Leo Brandstatter z”l Dean of SINAI Schools, and Ms. Judi Karp, SINAI’s associate dean, speak about the ways in which Maor provides an integrated education environment at Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School to bridge the gap for the students that need it.
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Rabbi Daniel Fridman: On the Mission to Create Achdut
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Rabbi Daniel Fridman to kick off season two of the podcast! Rabbi Fridman, who leads The Jewish Center of Teaneck and is the S'gan Rosh Yeshiva of the Torah Academy of Bergen County (TABC), reflects on the community climate since the horrific attacks on Israel on October 7, and what is being done about it -- including a community-wide mission trip to Israel which will take place in two weeks.
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Congressman Josh Gottheimer: On Speaking Up for our Community
Moshe welcomes Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ 5th District) to speak about his work in Congress as the Jewish community in the United States faces rising antisemitism and a distressing war in Israel. Rep. Gottheimer shares his take on the Biden Administration's strategy for Israel, as well as his own experiences working on the intelligence committee and combatting antisemitism online and on college campuses.