The David Suissa Podcast: L'Dor V'Dor with Shanni & David

Israeli Air Force hero Uri Dromi talks about the Gaza threat, his experience with Arafat during Olso days and even throws in a little opera. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles head Jay Sanderson talks about how the Federation mobilized its resources to respond to the recent crises that have befallen our community. If you need help, call the Emergency Hotline at (323) 761-8100 from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM, seven days a week. You can also meet with a professional in person for counseling, financial and legal assistance, and more. These services are available Monday-Thursday from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM at The Jewish Federation, 19710 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364. For more information visit the Jewish Federation website. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Political Expert Dan Schnur In Conversation With David Suissa.

Rabbi David Stav, one of the leading spiritual voices in Israel, discusses how a community can cope with an unprecedented tragedy, such as the horrific shooting in a Pittsburgh synagogue that left 11 dead. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Singer Lesley Wolman talks about her upcoming cabaret show, and how she kept her love of music through motherhood and the temporary loss of her voice. Purchase tickets to Lesley's upcoming show here and be sure to check out her website for more information and links to her music. For Lesley's fashion and lifestyle blog visit Fabulesley. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Industry Expert Sandra Heller discusses the complex, emotional and difficult issue of dealing with aging parents. Visit Compassionate Senior Solutions for more information on senior placement and housing options. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

A wide-ranging conversation with former Ambassador Norman Eisen on the future of Europe, being Jewish in America, working next to President Obama and his new book, "The Last Palace." Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Ramona Schindelheim of Working Nation discusses why we shouldn't be fooled by "record unemployment" and envisions strategies for the future. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Rabbi John Moscowitz opens up on his deepest fears about the future of the Jewish people and the growing tension with Israel. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jessie Kornberg, head of Bet Tzedek ("House of Justice"), tells us how she got high-powered attorneys in L.A. to volunteer and help those abused by the system, and how there's no end to those in need. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt on the various threats to Jews today, why humor helps, and how his #Resistance is hatred of all kinds. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

One of the world's leading experts on public speaking, Richard Greene, explains why people fear public speaking more than death, and discusses the abuse of language in the era of Trump. Visit his website. Follow David Suissa on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

What is the Jewish take on happiness? It's probably not what you think. Rabbi Mordecai Finley discusses his provocative essay in the Jewish Journal where he argues that Job was the happiest character in the Bible. Follow David Suissa on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

What's it like to be a gay Israel lover in Hollywood? To act with Sean Penn? To be on top of your game at 74? Hollywood wunderkind Howard Rosenman shares his life's many scoops.

Marci Reiss is a medical researcher and activist who wants to help the world with their digestion-- and she's not afraid to talk about it.

UCLA Hillel Rabbi Aaron Lerner shares the ups and downs of being a pro-Israel activist on one of the world's most famous college campuses.

Award-winning Hollywood showrunner Rob Long talks about happiness, craziness and, of course, Donald Trump. Follow Rob and Ricochet on Twitter

Howard Kaplan dives into his latest film Damascus Cover. The film is about an Israeli spy, Ari Ben-Zion, haunted by the death of his son, is recalled to Jerusalem after a failed attempt to bring a mole back to Israel alive. Unsure how many of its operatives have been exposed, the Mossad assigns Ari to smuggle a chemical weapons scientist out of Syria. While in Damascus, Ari's loneliness is relieved by Kim, a young American photographer. Within days of his arrival his mission goes wrong and to survive Ari reaches out to a deep cover agent code named, The Angel. He soon discovers that he is a pawn in a much bigger plan that will change him forever. The film is directed by Daniel Zelik Berk and stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers, John Hurt and Olivia Thirlby. Follow Howard on Twitter @kaplanhow and Facebook @HowardKaplanauthor for updated film release dates and theater information.

Yogini Shana Meyerson unpacks her journey into yoga and how it changed her life. Shana runs yoga programs for people of all ages, from her YOGAthletica practice for adults to mini yogis, a yoga program for both typically developing and special needs children. If you book a class with Shana and mention The David Suissa Podcast she will donate 10% to either the World Jewish Congress, AIPAC or StandWithUs. Follow Shana on instagram or twitter @YOGAthletica

Marketing and advertising maven Gary Wexler shares his candid, and sometimes funny, thoughts on what's missing today in the Jewish world.

Hollywood filmmaker and Accidental Talmudist Salvador Litvak recounts his journey of how one moment of learning Talmud led to a million followers on Facebook.

Author and journalist Yossi Klein Halevi talks about his New York Times bestselling book, Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor, how it's starting to make waves in the Arab world and why he hopes to influence the Jewish conversation in America.

A conversation with Army veteran Samantha Nerove, one of the first women to be deployed to Desert Shield/Desert Storm as an Army paratrooper. Recovering from PTSD, as founder and CEO of America Matters, Nerove now fights for other trauma victims, such as girls who are forced to undergo female genital mutilation. Nerove estimates that there half a million such victims, right here in America.

A conversation with Netsanet Mengistu, who was forced to undergo female genital mutilation at the age of 10, in Ethiopia. Now she's teaming up with Samantha Nerove to fight the disease in America. Listen to her harrowing story.

Academy Award winner Jon Voight opens up on his favorite movie roles and his lifelong love affair with the Jews.

One of the leading Jewish intellectuals opens up on Jewish peoplehood and the complex issues surrounding his beloved Israel.

Author Gina Nahai shares her thoughts on the intersection of fiction and non-fiction, and her frank take on the #MeToo movement. Nahai also touches on her new book and the powerful story of the Tehran Children. The "Tehran Children" is the name used to refer to a group of Polish Jewish children, mainly orphans, who escaped the Nazi German occupation of Poland.

Jewish Journal Political Editor and New York Times contributor Shmuel Rosner helps us make sense of a Middle East that is getting more dangerous and complicated by the day.

Amanda Berman, founder of the Zioness movement, discusses the opposition liberal Zionists have faced within the progressive movement, and how her new movement is working to change that.

Historian Gil Troy discusses his new book, The Zionist Ideas, which makes the case for Zionism as a multi-dimensional work in progress. He also weighs in on the Natalie Portman controversy.

Brooke Goldstein has little patience for the whims of public relations. As founder of The Lawfare Project, she believes the best way to support Israel is through the long arm of the law.

Inside the subtle mind of Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, new President of Yeshiva University, who shares his insights on the pressing issues of modern-day Judaism.

Prolific author Joseph Telushkin discusses some of the most pressing issues in the Jewish world, including a need for more curiosity.

Israeli scholar Micah Goodman weighs in on the world's most intractable conflict--and his ideas for a solution. He explains it all in his bestselling new book, Catch 67, which uses philosophical insights to tackle the Israel--Palestinian conflict. "Everyone always talks about solving or not solving the conflict. What about shrinking the conflict?" -Dr. Micah Goodman