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Meet Colin White, a man whose life story is a testament to resilience and transformation. Abused as a child, and without enough familial love, he found himself adrift in a world that seemed determined to break him. Battling demons both internal and external, he spiraled into incarceration, homelessness and violence, a victim of circumstance and his own inner turmoil. But in the depths of despair, Colin discovered a spark of determination to reclaim his life. Through willpower and the support of those who refused to give up on him, Colin embarked on a journey of redemption. With each step forward, he confronted his past, healed old wounds, and forged a new path toward a brighter future. Today, Colin's story serves as an inspiration to others, a testament to the power of the human spirit to rise above adversity and find redemption in the face of darkness.

Meet Fern Levitt, the fearless activist documentarian who fearlessly exposes the truths hidden beneath society's veneer. Armed with her camera and unwavering determination, Fern ventures into the heart of social injustice, shedding light on the untold stories of marginalized individuals and animals in peril. From the gas chambers of Auschwitz to the ugly and heartless kennels housing sled dogs, to Little Rock in the 50's during the integration of nine Afro-American children into a white school, Fern captures raw, unfiltered narratives, challenging viewers to confront uncomfortable realities. Despite facing threats and adversity, Fern's unwavering commitment to justice drives her forward, igniting change one frame at a time. Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of this brave storyteller on the frontline of change.

Tonight (April 22, 2024) begins the holiday of Passover. Jews everywhere celebrate the exodus from Egypt 3500 years ago. In essence, we are embracing freedom over slavery, and showing our appreciation to God and all humankind who ensure a better world. Have a beautiful holiday. To everyone, continue to find your inner gift and use it to enhance the world we all share.  

A fascinating interview with Tom Sandler, the photographer of royalty and Hollywood stars, and the son of Ruth Lowe, Frank Sinatra’s favorite lyricist.

David Eisenstadt is a PR/Communications expert. He also has music in his blood. For this reason, he decided at 76 years-old to start writing a book, which he called: Under the Radar: 30 Notable Canadian Jewish Musicians. Once that was done, he set about writing his second book called: Musicians Under the Radar: 36 Notable Canadian Jewish Performers. Some of the musicians/performers David has written about include: Percy Faith, Ofra Harnoy, Corey Hart, Rick Moranis, Steven Page and William Shatner. The book has endless number of interesting tidbits. Give it a read. Well worth it.

It is said, that a Jewish town or village that does not teach Talmud, will eventually fade away. That thought is predicated in the idea that the Talmud, or the Gemara, is the cornerstone of our identity. In this podcast, two scholars, Rabbis Gemara and Koropkin, come together to create a chavruta - intellectual soulmates, to talk about the importance of the Talmud within Judaism and our history. They do this through discussion and also the learning of a particular issue in the Talmud -'what is this person benefits from something and the owner of it incurs no loss? Enjoy the show. It's fascinating.