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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! 

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Update frequency
every 23 days
Average duration
49 minutes
Episodes
80
Years Active
2017 - 2025
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Leading, Impact, & Moving Forward with Aliza Kline, Dori Frumin Kirshner, Idit Klein, & Jodi Bromberg

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 commu…

01:07:49  |   Fri 07 Feb 2025
Innovative Leadership With A Purpose with Rabbi David Rosenn, President & CEO of the Hebrew Free Loan Society

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 d…

00:49:44  |   Tue 28 Jan 2025
Universally Designed Communities of Belonging with Jen Phillip, President & CEO of Keshet

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 offer…

00:44:21  |   Fri 24 Jan 2025
Processing Deeper with Rabbi Adina Allen, Co-Founder and Creative Director of the Jewish Studio Project

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 …

00:45:22  |   Fri 15 Nov 2024
Making Space For The Self with Josh Feldman, Founder/CEO of R&R: The Rest of Our Lives

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…

00:52:44  |   Thu 14 Nov 2024
Insider Insight with Sarah Raful Whinston, Principal at DRG Talent Consulting Experts

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 forw…

01:02:15  |   Tue 15 Oct 2024
Building Career Capital with Denise Fowler, Founder of Career Happiness Coaching

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 t…

00:55:33  |   Fri 19 Jul 2024
Embracing An Abundance Mindset with Mark S. Young, Vice President of Talent Strategy and the Director of JResponse at JCCA

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 t…

00:57:29  |   Tue 18 Jun 2024
Stepping Up To Support Democracy with Eli Greenstein Jacober, Senior Director of Growth Strategy at Repair the World

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 encour…

00:48:35  |   Sun 28 Apr 2024
Best of Human Emotions with Paul Golin, Executive Director of the Society for Humanistic Judaism

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 So…

01:05:24  |   Fri 19 Apr 2024
Raising Up The Next Generation with Dr. Dean P. Bell, President & CEO of Spertus Institute

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.edu

This episode is part of a co…

00:48:31  |   Wed 03 Apr 2024
Finding The Space Between with Rabbi Josh Feigelson, President and CEO of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality

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 individual…

01:02:06  |   Fri 29 Mar 2024
Unlikely Allies with Aaron Dorfman, Executive Director of A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership For Democracy

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 fro…

00:50:36  |   Tue 26 Sep 2023
Reflections on Season 4 of It's Who You Know! The Podcast

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 Partne…

00:08:16  |   Sun 24 Sep 2023
The Impact of Free with Alex Zablotsky - Managing Director, PJ Library - Harold Grinspoon Foundation

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!

List…

00:44:31  |   Tue 05 Sep 2023
Shining A Light On Infertility with Gila Muskin Block, Executive Director of Yesh Tikvah: A Jewish Fertility Network

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…

00:36:16  |   Tue 29 Aug 2023
Making Your Own Path with Rabbi Noah Farkas, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

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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01:04:53  |   Mon 03 Jul 2023
Navigating Power Dynamics with Audra P. Berg, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Broward County

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 a…

00:57:15  |   Mon 12 Jun 2023
The New Umbrella with Michele Schipper, CEO of Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL)

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, pr…

00:53:03  |   Sat 03 Jun 2023
Put Me In with Beth Gansky, Leadership Coach/ President of The Gansky Group LLC

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…

00:53:59  |   Wed 26 Apr 2023
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