Podcasts

Samara Sofian is the head of school at The Silver Academy in Harrisburg, PA. Born and raised in Central PA, she is happy to have the opportunity to return home. She has been an Education Director in various Hebrew schools. She also served as Director of Development at the Silver…...

In this episode we interview the founders of the Ani Ve Ami curriculum: Amy Bodkin, Yehudis Litvak, and Malkie Swidler. Amy Bodkin is an Autistc Adult, School Psychologist, and Homeschool Mom to her two Autistic kids. She consults primarily with homeschool families as the Special Needs Consultant at Ani VeAmi…...

Cantor Jacqueline Rafii is the Cantor at Shomrei Torah Synagogue in West Hills, California, where she develops and directs all musical programming, creative prayer experiences, and music education. Cantor Rafii had a previous career as an entertainment lawyer before switching career paths and following her calling. She is a Wexner…...

Rabbi Ilyse Kramer is a long-time educator and former director of life long learning at Gesher in Harrisburg, PA. She is currently the director of Kesher: Connection at Columbia Jewish Congregation in Columbia, Maryland. She has extensive educational experience with both children and adults.  Best way to reach students is…...

Hilary Greenberg is an experienced teacher, education director and consultant. She has a master’s degree in Jewish Education from Gratz College and a doctorate in Education from The University of Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming a Jewish educator, Hilary received her law degree from UCLA School of Law. Currently, she is…...

In this epic episode we interview Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe. Rabbi  Wolbe  is  the  Director  of  Outreach  for  TORCH,  a  Houston-based  Jewish  education  and  community outreach organization. He hosts six podcasts with listeners in over 118 countries. Rabbi  Wolbe  holds  Rabbinic ordinations from Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, Chief Justice of the…...

Rabbi Chaim Galfand is a former lawyer and is currently the Rabbi of Perelman Jewish Day school which has two campuses: one in Wynnewood, PA and the other in Melrose Park, PA. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA where he attended various Jewish day schools including Perelman. Rabbi…...

Professor Aaron Hahn-Tapper, originally from Philadelphia, PA, now calls Northern California his home. He has been a professor at the University of San Francisco in Jewish studies for 14 years. He is the director of the Swig Program in Jewish Studies and Social Justice.  Professor  Hahn-Tapper is also the Executive…...

Rabbi Erez Sherman is currently a rabbi at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, CA. He is originally from NY and is the brother of Rabbi Nogah Marshall- (listen to her episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1257653/8092562).  He is also a graduate of Albert A. List College and Columbia University (with degrees in Music and…...

Dina Eliezer was born in Turkey and raised in Israel. After getting married, she and her husband lived in France for a few years where she started a school. After a few years, she and her family moved here to the U.S. We worked together at Temple Beth Sholom in…...