It's Who You Know! The Podcast
Bridging the gap between Jewish leaders and those who follow them.Michelle W. Malkin interviews leaders in the North American Jewish community about working in Jewish organizations and congregations, philanthropy, the changing landscape of the community, recent research, philanthropy, youth, education, social action, and more!
Episodes
80 episodes
Leading, Impact, & Moving Forward with Aliza Kline, Dori Frumin Kirshner, Idit Klein, & Jodi Bromberg
These four inspiring leaders and I discuss a broad range of topics including their decision to transition out of their leadership roles, what success means to them, thoughts of the wider Jewish community, and advice for those seeking to serve i...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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1:07:49
Innovative Leadership With A Purpose with Rabbi David Rosenn, President & CEO of the Hebrew Free Loan Society
David and I dive into his inspiring journey in Jewish leadership, which led him to expand free loan services across the NYC area. We discuss his decision to pursue Rabbinic ordination as a means of driving positive social change and explore the...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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49:44
Universally Designed Communities of Belonging with Jen Phillip, President & CEO of Keshet
Jen and I dive into her deep passion for creating spaces where people of all abilities feel a true sense of belonging. She shares how this passion has guided her journey to her current role and offers valuable insights from leading a nearly $20...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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44:21
Processing Deeper with Rabbi Adina Allen, Co-Founder and Creative Director of the Jewish Studio Project
Adina and I explore how art-making serves as a powerful tool for processing various facets of our lives. From spiritual texts to personal experiences and global events, her work empowers individuals within the Jewish community to use artistic e...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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45:22
Making Space For The Self with Josh Feldman, Founder/CEO of R&R: The Rest of Our Lives
In the season opener of It's Who You Know!, I sit down with Josh to explore his new organization and its mission to make rest practices—like sabbaticals, break weeks, and daily rest routines—integral to the culture of the Jewish commun...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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52:44
Insider Insight with Sarah Raful Whinston, Principal at DRG Talent Consulting Experts
Sarah and I discuss what recruiting looks like from the recruiter's perspective. She shares insights into the application process, resume and cover letter building, and how to put your best foot forward in the job search process.
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:02:15
Building Career Capital with Denise Fowler, Founder of Career Happiness Coaching
In the final episode of this series, career coach Denise and I discuss ways to transition from job loss to job readiness. This challenging process is an integral part of your career journey. During this time, actions taken can build your networ...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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55:33
Embracing An Abundance Mindset with Mark S. Young, Vice President of Talent Strategy and the Director of JResponse at JCCA
Mark and I discuss his work in examining and highlighting staff engagement in Jewish organizations, helping to focus job hunters on finding their next position with an organization that cares about the satisfaction of its staff. <...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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57:29
Stepping Up To Support Democracy with Eli Greenstein Jacober, Senior Director of Growth Strategy at Repair the World
Eli and I discuss some of the ways volunteers step-up the support the democratic process during voting season. Learn how Repair The World is partnering with A More Perfect Union to promote and encourage volunteerism around the election. <...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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48:35
Best of Human Emotions with Paul Golin, Executive Director of the Society for Humanistic Judaism
Paul and I delve into another aspect of Judaism, one that enriches an individual's connection to our historical tradition while supporting their desire to adapt the content to suit modern life.The Society for ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:05:24
Raising Up The Next Generation with Dr. Dean P. Bell, President & CEO of Spertus Institute
Dr. Dean Bell and I explore an important Jewish educational institution and how it is changing and adapting to fit the needs of Jewish professionals today. www.spertus.eduThis episode is part...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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48:31
Finding The Space Between with Rabbi Josh Feigelson, President and CEO of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Rabbi Feigelson and I delve into his leadership journey both as a Rabbi and a PhD holder, exploring how he has nurtured the growth of the organization. We discuss the impact of his work on individuals at various levels, including himself, and e...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:02:06
Unlikely Allies with Aaron Dorfman, Executive Director of A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership For Democracy
Kicking off Season 5 of It's Who You Know!, Aaron and I discuss his new project promoting positive collaborative conversations around preserving democracy in America. Bringing voices and partners from all over together in this commitment, Aaron...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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50:36
Reflections on Season 4 of It's Who You Know! The Podcast
Michelle W. Malkin reflects on the first six episodes of the 2023 series. Going forward, she will be interviewing organizations who have chosen to partner with A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy starting with their CEO A...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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8:16
The Impact of Free with Alex Zablotsky - Managing Director, PJ Library - Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Alex Zablotsky and I discuss how one conversation could turn into a meaningful career and how being great at one thing doesn't mean there isn't room to take that greatness to new creative levels!
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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44:31
Shining A Light On Infertility with Gila Muskin Block, Executive Director of Yesh Tikvah: A Jewish Fertility Network
Gila and I discuss her path to creating something new in the Jewish community when she faced challenges starting her family and felt lost and alone. Now those efforts have become her full time job as she works tirelessly to provide support to o...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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36:16
Making Your Own Path with Rabbi Noah Farkas, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
Rabbi Noah Farkas and I discuss what the last year and a half has been like for him as he transitioned into the leadership role for one of the largest Jewish Federation in North America.
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:04:53
Navigating Power Dynamics with Audra P. Berg, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Broward County
Audra P. Berg and I discuss strategies for creating and maintaining positive relationships with volunteer leaders and donors. We dip into the challenges specifically of female leaders, way to build and maintain your confidence, and protect your...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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57:15
The New Umbrella with Michele Schipper, CEO of Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL)
Michele Schipper and I dig into the unique offerings of this new type of umbrella organization. Offering communities of all shapes and sizes in the southern states access to a collective identity, programming, spiritual leadership, and pride in...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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53:03
Put Me In with Beth Gansky, Leadership Coach/ President of The Gansky Group LLC
Beth Gansky and I explore the relationship between executive, or any professional, and their coach. We discuss what the experience had been like for me to work with Beth over the course of six months and what benefits a professional can expect ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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53:59
Podcast Re-Launch Teaser
It's Who You Know! is back and ready to release awesome conversations with Jewish professionals! With a slightly different, less time consuming format, Michelle W. Malkin will be streaming her conservations on YouTube then posting the audio her...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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4:00
Concluding Thoughts on 2019 Episodes
Michelle W. Malkin talks about what it was like to re-listen to conversations from over 3 years ago, what she learned from her guests, and what she hopes for as this project finally gets re-launched!
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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7:31
Creating Something New with Rabbi Joshua Fenton, Founding Executive Director, Studio 70 Edah Community
Rabbi Josh Fenton (Yoshi) and I discuss the creation of Studio 70, a Jewish after school program that blends multiple learning styles and engagement options to make Jewish identity building as natural as coming home at the end of the day. Hear ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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44:44
Slow & Steady with Cheryl Cook, CEO of Avodah
Cheryl Cook and I discuss the strategic way Avodah is run and the natural communities it has created across the Unites States. We talked about the role of being a CEO and how that role is changing to ensure our leaders have all the tools they n...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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54:11
Effects of Quality Leadership with Rabbi Paul Kipnes, Leader of Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas, CA
Rabbi Kipnes and I explore how his leadership has guided his community to create constantly evolving offerings and structures to meet the needs of their community. His warmth, openness, and courage embody what a wise leader should be and the ef...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:03:45
