On this episode, Daniel Herz sits down with Carol Silver Elliott, the President and CEO of the Jewish Home Family, for a forward looking discussion on elder care. Learn all about The Greenhouse Project, a revolutionary philosophy that replaces institutional nursing homes with warm, elder-directed households. As a valued partner of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, Jewish Home Family is leading the way in leading the way in redefining what it means to age with joy and dignity!

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Daniel Herz, sits down with Tim Torrell, the Director of Community Security at the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, to discuss his remarkable 42-year career in law enforcement, his amazing work on the NYPD's Torah Task Force, and the high stakes reality of securing Jewish institutions in the wake of October 7th. Learn all about what led Tim to first put on a badge, as well as his current work with Federation. Tim details his security philosophy, an optimism for the future, and a life changing trip to Israel that resulted in a deep admiration and respect of the Jewish community.

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On this episode, Daniel Herz sits down with Andrew Kent, the incoming chair of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey.Andrew opens up how he has carved his path through a dedication to hard work from an early age. Learn all about his inspiring journey from being the smallest kid on the football field to navigating a demanding Wall Street trading career and eventually taking the helm of his family's multi-generational ShopRite business. Daniel and Andrew also dive into Andrew's deep-rooted dedication to philanthropy, shaped by his remarkable family history of service. The episode also delves into Andrew's vision as he steps into his new leadership role at Federation.

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On this very special episode, Daniel Herz sits down with legendary investor Leon Cooperman and his daughter-in-law Jodi Cooperman to discuss their multi-generational approach to Jewish philanthropy and the profound impact of signing The Giving Pledge and the Jewish Future Pledge. Leon shares his journey from the southeast Bronx to Goldman Sachs, explaining his philosophy of giving away wealth while alive, while Jodi details her work funding core organizations like Birthright and the Youth Renewal Fund in Israel. Tune in to hear not only a story of Jewish success, but one of recycling that wealth back into society to make the world a better place, in this inspiring episode proudly sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey!

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Daniel Herz welcomes Ravit Steinmetz-Shemla, Director of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey's Israel Office and the Federation's point person in our sister city of Nahariya, for a deeply personal conversation about life in Israel in the nearly three years since October 7th. Daniel and Ravit reflect on what it means to live, raise a family, and lead a community on Israel's northern front line, just five miles from the Lebanon border.

Learn all about how Nahariya became the new front line after the 60,000 residents to its north were evacuated, what daily life looks like with only seconds to reach a bomb shelter, and how a mother carries on while her sons serve in the IDF. Ravit shares her journey south to Nova, the long and painful fight to bring the hostages home, and the mental health toll a nation continues to face. She also dives into the profound sense of resilience and purpose that carry her and the community forward. As Ravit reminds us, it takes the whole Jewish people to raise a country.

As an added highlight, this episode also spotlights the "Heroines of October 7" exhibit, which features fifty portraits honoring the women who defended Israel. Ravit helped bring the exhiibit from Nahariya to New Jersey for its U.S. debut. It is a moving and powerful conversation about courage, connection, and the unbreakable bond between Northern New Jersey and Israel.

As usual, this episode is proudly sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey!

Show Notes:

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey — https://jfnnj.org/

Nahariya, our sister city / Israel engagement — https://jfnnj.org/advocates-and-supports-israel/

The "Heroines of October 7" Exhibit

Exhibit event page — https://jfnnj.org/events/heroines-of-october-7th-art-exhibit/

Daniel Herz welcomes Michael Kollender, Board Chair, and Sue Gelsey, CEO, of the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades as they reflect on the center's 75th anniversary. Daniel, Michael, and Sue dive into the importance of shifting the community's narrative away from focusing solely on anti-Semitism and toward joyful, positive Jewish engagement, or, what they call "Jewish joy."

Learn all about the Kaplen JCC's incredible reach (nearly one million visits through its doors annually), how the JCC serves as a "community of communities," and how it serves everyone from children learning to swim to seniors forming a tight knit friend groups. As an added bonus, this episode also features a bit of breaking news regarding the JCC's future, with the announcement of an upcoming capital campaign to build a brand new Campus East to support their massive growth.

It is another inspiring conversation about leadership, community building, and making a lasting impact. Proudly sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey!

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Daniel Herz sits down with Rep. Josh Gottheimer, the pragmatic leader representing New Jersey's 5th congressional district.

Daniel and Congressman Gottheimer dive into the congressman's incredible journey, his deeply rooted Jewish values, and his lifelong passion for public service, entrepreneurship, and giving back to the community. Rep. Gottheimer shares his approach to bridging the political divide as he and Daniel discuss the importance of having constructive conversations to tackle real problems like skyrocketing utility costs and rising antisemitism. Tune in for an energizing conversation about leadership and unity! Proudly sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey.

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Daniel Herz welcomes public affairs expert Matt Dikovics to explore the critical role of legislative advocacy in combating rising antisemitism. Learn all about the importance of programs like the Nonprofit Security Grant and Kosher Meals on Wheels, the ongoing fight to standardly define and combat hate by passing the IHRA definition of antisemitism, and why reaching out to your local legislator truly makes a massive difference. This episode proudly sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey.

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