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Guests: Danielle Goldstein, Rabbi Gil Perl, Heddy Abramowitz & Joseph Gitler

Jan 16, 2014

1:00:09

This episode of That's Life with Miriam L. Wallach was a PACKED edition with several guests and topics. First, Danielle Goldstein, founding member of Israeli Equestrian Team, joined Miriam and discussed the team's hopes for the Rio 2016 Olympics and their Blaze of Glory Design Contest going on right now Then Rabbi Gil Perl, Dean at the Yeshiva of the South in Memphis, Tenn called in with an update on the court case against the hotel security guard who defaced a sefer Torah over the school shabbaton. Next: Heddy Abramowitz, artist, blogger and former attorney now living in Jerusalem joined Miriam to discuss her newest piece on Times of Israel and her fascination with challah. (Mine, too!) And finally, Joseph Gitler, founder at Leket, on being one of the recipients of NBN's inaugural Bonei Olam prize and where Leket is heading in their next ten years... Yes! All that in 60 minutes -

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Guests: Rabbi Steven Burg, EDON, A to Z Events in Israel

Jan 9, 2014

58:31

On this episode of That's Life, Rabbi Steve Burg, Eastern Director for the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance, joined Miriam Wallach to discuss what seems to be a rash of anti-Semitic gestures and comments, from musicians to athletes. Then, EDON called in from Chicago with an update on his upcoming concert in the FT Lauderdale area during yeshiva break. And finally, two pioneering single moms living in Israel launch A to Z Events. Adena Mark and Zahava Englard joined Miriam from Efrat with their story.

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Guests: Miriam Mark, Estée Ackerman, YU's Dr Steven Fine

Jan 2, 2014

1:00:04

On this episode of That's Life, blogger Miriam Mark joined Miriam to share her most recent post and what she learned at the supermarket when she went with her special needs son. Plus: the return of ping pong phenom Estée Ackerman, and she brought a brand new trophy with her. H/t Eli Hagler #bigbaby And finally: YU's Dr Steven Fine on a recent NYT's article featuring the work he and some of his students have been doing and why he's really not a Robert Ludlum character. The show also featured our test balloon of the first video streaming from our studio! Yes: Miriam was the guinea pig.

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Guests: Joanna Shebson, Ariel Sterman, Kevin Cohnen

Dec 26, 2013

57:03

On this episode of That's Life, Miriam hosted our friend Joanna Shebson from Fun In Jerusalem shares what's new about her site and why Jerusalem is also fun for people who live there. Then Ariel Sterman from Good St (goodst.com) on how college kids are making a difference and what you could do with $.25 a day. Finally: is it true about Jews and Chinese food on Dec 25? Find out from Kevin Conen and friends at Eden Wok as they chimed in.

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Guests: Dr. Michael Salamon, Adina Lichtman, Rabbi Eliyahu Fink

Dec 19, 2013

59:09

On this episode of That's Life, Dr. Michael Salamon, phd joined Miriam Wallach on the air not to discuss sensitive issues like child abuse or infidelity in the Jewish community, but something even worse: ZUMBA. Miriam also discussed this topic, as well as the topic of rabbinic involvement in people's life choices with Rabbi Eliyahu Fink. On a lighter note: NYU undergrad Adina Lichtman joined Miriam to discuss her "knock knock give a sock" program. Plus tales from Miriam's trip to Israel and the crazy that his been her life this week.

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Guests: Leon Goldenberg, Yummy Schachter, Seth Feuerstein Rudin and Moshe Hecht

Dec 5, 2013

59:01

On this episode of That's Life, Miriam interviewed Leon Goldenberg about the art of giving gracefully, and Yummy Schachter about giving of your time. Then Seth Feuerstein Rudin, president of Students Helping Student at YU, joined Miriam to discuss that endeavor as well as why scholarship donations are an investment in our future. And finally, singer/songwriter. Moshe Hecht headlining the fundraising event on Dec 31st in the 5Towns to benefit the Shirat -Devorah ALS foundation. Hear what the community is doing to help one woman and her family cope with her ALS.

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Guests: Professor Mike Strauss, Shifra Klein, Lisa Hawk

Nov 21, 2013

1:00:15

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Guests: Robby Berman, Elchanan Miller and Joel Glazer

Nov 14, 2013

1:00:53

On this episode of That's Life Miriam is joined by Robby Berman from HOD to discuss the organization and their upcoming event. Then, ripped from the headlines, Times of Israel correspondent Elchanan Miller about the story he broke regarding Scholastic publishers and a book that seems not to recognize Israel. And finally, author and historian Joel Glazer weighs in on the push by director Ken Burns for everyone to memorize the Gettysburg Address. All that & more.

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Guests: Rabbi Jeremy Stern, Rabbi Yehoshua Marchuck & Beth Steinberg

Nov 7, 2013

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On this episode of That's Life, it's another packed show - and literally ripped from the headlines. Rabbi Jeremy Stern, Executive Director of ORA (Organization for the Resolution of Agunot) joined Miriam on the air. Plus, R' Yehoshua Marchuck, Dir of OU Alumni Connections, with a new APP for college students. Finally, Beth Steinberg, co-founder of SHUTAF (Inclusion Program for Children and Teens with Special Needs in J'm) on raising special needs children in Israel.

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Guests: Dr. jacob Wisse, Bonni-Dara Michaels, Naomi Nachman

Oct 31, 2013

1:00:25

On this episode of That's Life Dr Jacob Wisse, Director of the Yehisva University Museum joins Miriam to discuss the new exhibit "Threshold to the Sacred" featuring the door of the Ben Ezra synagogue in Cairo and hand written works of the Rambam. Plus: Bonni-Dara Michaels, Collections Curator Yeshiva University Museum, on the new report of 139 pieces of art looted by the Nazis and found in a Dutch museum. Finally: Naomi Nachman with a quick Kosherfest review and a preview of her Friday morning show, Table for Two (9am ET). All that and more!

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Guests: Dr Michael Salamon, PhD & Yeshiva University's Prof. Jeffrey Gurock

Oct 24, 2013

59:57

On this episode of That's Life, Miriam L. Wallach hosts Dr Michael Salamon, PhD to focus on the recent school shootings and how to resist the temptation to wrap your kids in bubble wrap and home school them. Also, Miriam hosts Yeshiva University's Prof Jeffrey Gurock on the NYT's piece last weekend about the Jewish HS in Florida with a competitive football team. No more Friday Night Lights - welcome to Thursday Night Lights. All that and more - and we are still test driving our new morning theme song! Tell us what you think.

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Guests: Randi Goldfarb, David Cutler, & Mattes Weingast

Oct 17, 2013

58:29

On this episode of That's Life Miriam hosts: Children's Book Author and Social Worker Randi Goldfarb to discuss her new book and why going to school for the first time is so hard for kids. Plus, David Cutler, Director of NCSY Summer Programs, shares insights and updates about all of their programs this coming summer. And finally Mattes Weingast joins Miriam for an inside look into the JM Sunday tribute for the 19th yahrzeit of Reb Shlomo Carlebach (10/20/2013) All that and more, today at 10amET only on the stream.

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Guests: Dave Rosner, Joel Chasnoff, and Fran Hirmes

Oct 10, 2013

57:38

On this episode of That's Life, Miriam presents a full line up of funny men: 1) Actor/Marine/Orthodox Jew/Comedian Dave Rosner about the TV pilot he is currently shooting in Hawaii called "Hassidic in Hawaii" 2) Comedian and former Israel Tank Gunner Joel Chasnoff who has a show benefitting Emunah this Sunday night (www.emunah.org) 3) Fran Hirmes, president of Emunah, with all of the events going on this weekend in the NY/NJ area and how you can get involved All that and more - including Miriam's new segment: the strangest commmuter daily update

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Featuring: Elan Kornblum and Jason Gardner

Oct 3, 2013

59:39

Miriam highlights the upcoming issue of Great Kosher Restaurants Magazine with Elan Kornblum and the Afikim Foundation's "Walk the Land" event with Jason Gardner

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Featuring: Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler on the topic of "Bashert"

Sep 12, 2013

1:02:09

On this episode of That's Life: "Bashert," is there really just one person out there for you or can any two people commit to each other and make it work? Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler, LCSW, Marriage Counselor and Spiritual Leader of AABJD in West Orange, NJ joins Miriam on the air for the full hour as we find out.

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Featuring: Live Music with Moshe Hecht & Company

Aug 29, 2013

1:04:09

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Guests: Danny Senter, Joseph Gitler and Sruli Wiener

Aug 22, 2013

59:51

Danny Senter - the bee guy - joins me on the air - check out his website on njbees.com Plus: Joseph Gitler from Leket Israel on how you can change someone's rosh hashannah this year And Sruli Wiener - one of the youngest entrepreneurs I have every had on - with information about his 4 minim business in J'm

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Live from Yeshivat Sha'alvim for Women (SFW)

Aug 16, 2013

59:53

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Guest: Charlie Harary

Aug 8, 2013

59:46

Charles Harary joins me on the air discussing A-rod, Elul and the truth about talent.

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Guests: Elliot Steinmetz, Avi Roth and Jessica Steinberg

Aug 1, 2013

1:00:14

Coach with of the Gold Medal Maccabi USA youth men's basketball team Elliot Steinmetz on the games and the impact of their big win. Plus: Co-owner of the new Gotham Burger on the UWS Avi Roth, and Times of Israel's Jessica Steinberg on the potential 'tchiat hametim' of Better Place - the bankrupt electric vehicle company.

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YU's Champion's Gate Preview

Jul 25, 2013

1:00:56

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Guests: Naftali Moses, Kutshners, Yaakov Hawk

Jul 18, 2013

58:46

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Guests: Joanna Shebson, Koby Cohen and Miriam Mark

Jun 27, 2013

54:46

Fun In Jerusalem's Joanna Shebson with fun things to do in and around Jerusalem this summer Plus: the COO of Gelato Petrini, Koby Cohen, presenting this weekend at NYC's Fancy Food Show with what's new in kosher gelato

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Guests: Mattes Weingast, Dr. Michael Salamon and Rabbi Ephraim Kanarfogel

Jun 24, 2013

58:45

Dr. Ephraim Kanarfogel, newly appointed University Professor at YU will join me on the air. It is only the 6th time in the University's history that a professor received this distinguished honor. He is now the E. Bill Ivry University Professor of Jewish History, Literature and Law. He also recently won the fifth Goldstein-Goren prize for the best book in Jewish Thought from the International Center for Jewish Thought at Ben-Gurion University.

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Guests: Rabbi Steven Burg and Professor Stuart Miller

Jun 13, 2013

1:00:55

The Simon Wiesenthal Center's Rabbi Steve Burg joins me to discuss everything from Alicia Keyes to family programs they have available between school and camp. Also: Dr Steven Miller - UConn's Professor of Hebrew, History and Judaic Studies - joins the program to discuss the most unlikely of discoveries made in Old Chesterfield, CT.

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Guest: Dr. Jeffery Gurock and Jessica Steinberg

Jun 6, 2013

1:01:09

Award winning author Professor Jeffrey Gurock weighs in on my newest obsession: the knaidel controversy and what it really means for American Jewry. Also: the Times of Israel's Jessica Steinberg on why some Israeli authors just love writing children's books. Plus: the craziest thing to happen to me this week

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Guests: Dr. Eric Goldman, Kevin Pitapia, C.Lanzbom

May 30, 2013

59:17

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Guests: Sara Tenenbeim and Rabbi Ovadia Goldman

May 23, 2013

59:24

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Guests: Marjorie Marciano, Yaakov Hawk, & Jessica Steinber

Apr 25, 2013

57:24

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Guests: Leon Goldenberg and Ari White

Apr 18, 2013

1:00:42

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Coach Halpert and Deborah Schochet.

Apr 11, 2013

1:00:02

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Featuring: Dr. Harold Katz (Bad Breath Bible), and Hannah Farkas of the OU

Apr 4, 2013

59:36

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Pre-Pesach Prep

Mar 14, 2013

57:48

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Medieval Times, Eli Hagler, & Rabbi Fass of Nefesh B'Nefesh

Mar 7, 2013

58:01

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Live with Team Yachad from the Jerusalem Marathon

Feb 28, 2013

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Dec 13, 2012

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