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Brian Hook: Iran envoy discusses Soleimani crisis

President Trump's Special Representative for Iran weighs in on the thinking behind the Soleimani killing. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jan 8, 202026 min

S1 Ep 84Mendel Kalmenson: What is positivity bias?

Author Mendel Kalmenson discusses his new book on how a "positivity bias" can transform your life. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Dec 3, 201947 min

S1 Ep 83Eileen Greene: Becoming a TED-X speaker at 87

No matter how old we get, Eileen Greene believes we can always reinvent ourselves. This podcast is Sponsored by the IAC ANNUAL NATIONAL SUMMIT December 5-8, 2019 in South Florida. Register Today at www.iackenes.org and use the Discount Code JJLAIAC for an exclusive 10% discount! Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Nov 27, 201942 min

S1 Ep 82Jennifer Bliss: Why do we so rarely talk about adoption?

Dr. Jennifer Bliss, director of adoptions and foster care at Vista Del Mar, shares her expertise on a world few of us really know. This podcast is Sponsored by the IAC ANNUAL NATIONAL SUMMIT December 5-8, 2019 in South Florida. Register Today at www.iackenes.org and use the Discount Code JJLAIAC for an exclusive 10% discount! Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Nov 19, 201930 min

S1 Ep 81Elana Horwich: Meal and a Spiel

Why are we so obsessed with food? Food author and speaker Elana Horwich has some surprising answers-- and a few recipes. This podcast is Sponsored by the IAC ANNUAL NATIONAL SUMMIT December 5-8, 2019 in South Florida. Register Today at www.iackenes.org and use the Discount Code JJLAIAC for an exclusive 10% discount! Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Nov 13, 201950 min

S1 Ep 80Glenn Yago: Behind Israel's Economic Renaissance

A leading authority on financial innovation explains the fascination and emotional attachment to the Start Up Nation. This podcast is Sponsored by the IAC ANNUAL NATIONAL SUMMIT December 5-8, 2019 in South Florida. Register Today at www.iackenes.org and use the Discount Code JJLAIAC for an exclusive 10% discount! Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Nov 5, 201941 min

S1 Ep 79Heather Reinhardt: On the importance of loving ourselves

With her new book and movement, "Go Love Yourself," Heather Reinhard hopes to do for the world what she did for herself. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Nov 1, 201942 min

S1 Ep 78David Makovsky: Making sense of Israeli complexity

Longtime scholar at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, David Makovsky, talks about his new book and helps us understand the reality behind the headlines. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Oct 17, 201944 min

S1 Ep 77Paula Shoyer: Can food transform your New Year?

Just in time for Rosh Hashana, food author Paula Shoyer has some great ideas to elevate your High Holidays. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Sep 26, 201942 min

S1 Ep 76Roz Rothstein: How will StandWithUs Fight Anti-Semitism?

StandWithUs co-founder and CEO Roz Rothstein discusses her group's latest initiative against the world's oldest hatred. This episode is sponsored by Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries. Please visit them Here. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Sep 24, 201950 min

S1 Ep 75Shoham Nicolet: Bringing Israeliness to America

CEO Shoham Nicolet sits down with David Suissa to discuss how the Israeli American Council (IAC) is influencing the American Jewish community. This episode is sponsored by Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries. Please visit them Here. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Sep 17, 201945 min

S1 Ep 75Matt Brooks: Is there a partisan divide around Israel?

Matt Brooks, longtime head of the Republican Jewish Coalition, weighs in on the messy world of politics, Jews and Israel. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Sep 12, 201950 min

S1 Ep 73Lisa Daftari: The messy Middle East

Investigative journalist Lisa Daftari helps us make sense of a complex and dangerous region. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Sep 10, 201957 min

S1 Ep 72Jay Ruderman: Will Hollywood include people with disabilities?

Activist and philanthropist Jay Ruderman on how his foundation is working for the inclusion of people with disabilities -- especially in Hollywood. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Aug 30, 201936 min

S1 Ep 71Ron Galperin: On money and the meaning of life

City Controller Ron Galperin on the challenges of running a huge operation and finding time for life. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Aug 22, 201939 min

S1 Ep 70Sarah Tuttle-Singer: The "neurotic Zen" of living in Israel

Jerusalem whisperer and social media star Sarah Tuttle-Singer opens up on all things complicated. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Aug 16, 201946 min

S1 Ep 69Hen Mazzig: Cracking the code of Israel's message

With his North African, Jewish-Berber roots, activist Hen Mazzig has unique insights to share about managing Israel's image. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Aug 7, 201952 min

S1 Ep 68Halie Soifer: Jews, Democrats, Trump and Israel

The executive director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America opens up on all things Jewish and political. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jul 30, 201952 min

S1 Ep 67Micha Odenheimer: Out to heal the world

Founder of the Tevel B'Tzedek NGO talks about building teams in the Third World to help villagers sustain themselves. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jul 24, 201944 min

S1 Ep 67Bryan Schwartz: Who are the Jungle Jews of the Amazon?

Author Bryan Schwartz talks about his book, "Scattered Among the Nations," exploring the world's most isolated Jewish communities. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jul 11, 201957 min

S1 Ep 65David Siegel: How bad is it for the Jews of Europe?

David Siegel, director of ELNET, gives us the inside scoop on the volatile situation in Europe. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jul 8, 201943 min

S1 Ep 64Yossi Klein Halevi reaches across the abyss

The author of "Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor" talks about the letters he got back from his neighbors. This episode is sponsored by Venture Leather. Venture Leather makes quality but affordable handmade leather goods with a purpose. 100% of the profit is invested back with entrepreneurs in Uganda and India where the products are made. Get 15% off when you use the code "David" at checkout. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jun 20, 20191h 7m

S1 Ep 63Naomi Schacter: Woman of the Books

Naomi Schacter on the ambitious plans for the National Library of Israel. This episode is sponsored by Venture Leather. Venture Leather makes quality but affordable handmade leather goods with a purpose. 100% of the profit is invested back with entrepreneurs in Uganda and India where the products are made. Get 15% off when you use the code "David" at checkout. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jun 13, 201947 min

S1 Ep 63Aviva Kempner: Filming another Jewish Hero

Moe Berg, professional baseball player who became an American spy, is the subject of Kempner's new film, "The Spy Behind Home Plate." Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jun 6, 201940 min

S1 Ep 61Jeremy Fingerman: What is the magic of Jewish summer camps?

Jeremy Fingerman, CEO of Foundation for Jewish Camp, talks about what many kids will be doing this summer-- and why. This episode is sponsored by Venture Leather. Venture Leather makes quality but affordable handmade leather goods with a purpose. 100% of the profit is invested back with entrepreneurs in Uganda and India where the products are made. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jun 4, 201947 min

S1 Ep 60Neta Riskin: How did "Shtisel" get so popular?

Actress Neta Riskin, who plays Giti Weiss on "Shtisel," talks about the hit Israeli show. Join the cast and writer of the hit Israeli television show "Shtisel" for a sneak peak into the creation of the series and view clips to learn how the show has impacted them, the Charedi community and Israel as a whole. Over two consecutive evenings organized by Gesher, "Shtisel" stars Dov Glickman, Ayelet Zurer, Michael Aloni and Neta Riskin plus show creator and writer Ori Elon appear in conversation. On June 4, Larry Tanz, vice president of international original series at Netflix, moderates; on June 5, Sinai Temple Senior Rabbi David Wolpe does. 7 p.m. both evenings. $54 general admission, $100 premium, $250 VIP. Buy your tickets before they sell out! Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

May 31, 201924 min

S1 Ep 59David Reaboi: What is Qatar up to?

Mideast expert David Reaboi does a deep dive on the two faces Qatar shows to the world. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

May 29, 201951 min

S1 Ep 58Sarah Idan: Why did Miss Iraq get death threats from her own people?

When Sarah Idan posted a photo with Miss Israel, she had no idea it would change her life-- and her family's. This episode is sponsored by OurOldNumber - save money, never miss calls and block sales calls. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

May 24, 201934 min

S1 Ep 57Alon Davidi: Living under the constant threat of rockets

The mayor of Sderot, Alon Davidi, talks about the recent barrage of rockets from Gaza and how his city manages to still thrive. This episode is sponsored by OurOldNumber - save money, never miss calls and block sales calls. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

May 16, 201946 min

S1 Ep 56Tovah Feldshuh: Being Golda Meir

Acting legend Tova Feldshuh talks about her new Golda Meir film, her Broadway and Hollywood career, and climbing Mt Kilimanjaro. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

May 8, 201937 min

S1 Ep 55Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo: How far can you push Orthodoxy?

Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo of Jerusalem shares his provocative thoughts on the flexibility of Jewish law. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

May 6, 20191h 8m

S1 Ep 54Paula Shoyer: How to eat at Passover

Food celebrity author Paula Shoyer has some fresh ideas about the foods we eat. Sponsored by: Masa Israel Journey - Receive anywhere from $200-$2,000 towards a life-changing Gap Year Adventure in Israel. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Apr 19, 201948 min

S1 Ep 53Halie Soifer: Why do so many Jews vote Democrat?

Halie Soifer, Executive Director of Jewish Democratic Council of America, discusses Jewish voting patterns in the age of Trump. Sponsored by: Masa Israel Journey - Receive anywhere from $200-$2,000 towards a life-changing Gap Year Adventure in Israel. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Apr 15, 20191h 2m

S1 Ep 52Special Election Podcast: Shmuel Rosner in Israel

Is Bibi Pulling it Off Again? And What Would that Mean? Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Apr 9, 201929 min

S1 Ep 51Yohanan Plesner: Is Israeli Democracy Under Siege?

In the midst of crucial elections, Yohanan Plesner, head of the Israel Democracy Institute, discusses the state of Israel's democracy. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Apr 9, 201941 min

S1 Ep 50Tomer Persico: How messy are the Israeli elections?

Expert and scholar Tomer Persico from the Shalom Hartman Institute dissects the upcoming Israeli elections. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Apr 3, 201957 min

S1 Ep 49Sara J. Bloomfield: Can the Holocaust stay relevant to future generations?

Her professional life revolves around one of humanity's greatest tragedies. Sara J. Bloomfield, Executive Director of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C., tells us how she leads and perseveres. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Mar 29, 201945 min

S1 Ep 48Brooke Goldstein: Fighting Anti-Semitism Through the Courts

Attorney-activist Brooke Goldstein, founder of The Lawfare Project, discusses some of her latest cases and why she has faith in our justice system. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Mar 22, 201944 min

S1 Ep 47Manis Friedman: Is there intimacy beyond the bedroom?

Rabbi and mystic Manis Friedman weighs in on subjects few like to talk about, like why real intimacy is so difficult. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Mar 17, 20191h 10m

S1 Ep 46Judea Pearl: Defending Israel on College Campuses

UCLA Professor and renowned scholar on Artificial Intelligence Judea Pearl weighs in on the struggle to defend Israel and his mission to honor his son Daniel's memory. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Mar 8, 20191h 10m

S1 Ep 45Bernard-Henri Lévy: How bad is it for the Jews of France?

Renowned philosopher, journalist and author Bernard-Henri Levy talks about the rise in anti-Semitism throughout the world, and discusses his new book, "The Empire and the Five Kings: America's Abdication and the Fate of the World." Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Mar 1, 201929 min

S1 Ep 44Jay Leno: Cars, Jews, laughter and Israel

Comedian and car collector Jay Leno talks about the difference between having a TV show and doing stand-up -- and a whole lot of other things, like why he loves Israel. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Feb 20, 201944 min

S1 Ep 43Allison Josephs: Can a "Jew in the City" change the image of Orthodoxy?

Allison Josephs is the Jew in the City who is making waves with her online movement to break down the stereotypes of Orthodoxy. We discuss her interesting journey. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Feb 8, 201955 min

S1 Ep 42Russell Robinson: Planting more than trees

A conversation with JNF head Russell Robinson on planting new seeds of life in the holy land. By 2007, the JNF owned 13% of the total land in Israel. Since its inception, it has planted over 240 million trees in Israel. It has also built 180 dams and reservoirs, developed 250,000 acres of land and established more than 1,000 parks. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Feb 1, 201954 min

S1 Ep 41Tim Berke: Five Years in South Sudan

A conversation with Tim Berke, who headed the IsraAID mission in South Sudan for more than five years. Tim discusses how he originally began his journey in South Sudan and what life was like in one of the most unstable regions in the world, from a wedding with three thousand guests to an rpg taking out his water supply. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jan 25, 201927 min

S1 Ep 40Tal Keinan: How grim is the Jewish future?

"Create meaning in Judaism or face extinction," says Tal Keinan, author of "God is in the Crowd," in a lively podcast on the Jewish future. This episode is sponsored by Yeshiva University's Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Please visit them here. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jan 18, 201955 min

S1 Ep 39Rabbi Eva Robbins: How do we heal in a broken world?

Rabbi Cantor Eva Robbins discusses her new book, "Spiritual Surgery: A Journey of Healing Mind, Body and Spirit," which revolves around the healing power of the biblical Mishkan, the portable sanctuary the Jews built in the desert. This episode is sponsored by Yeshiva University's Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Please visit them here. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jan 11, 201958 min

S1 Ep 38Daniel Luria: Can Jews and Arabs peacefully co-exist in the Old City?

Daniel Luria, head of Ateret Cohanim, discusses what it's like to have a Yeshiva in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. This episode is sponsored by Yeshiva University's Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Please visit them here. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jan 3, 201948 min

S1 Ep 38David Brog: What's the best way to fight BDS?

David Brog, Executive Director of the Maccabee Task Force, shares some innovative ideas about reconnecting the new generation with Israel. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Dec 19, 20181h 9m

S1 Ep 36Amanda Berman: Can the Zioness movement change the narrative on Israel?

Zioness founder Amanda Berman updates us on her mission to marry the liberal world with Zionism and gives her thoughts on Teresa Shook's statements. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Dec 12, 201834 min