This is a special episode with Alan in conversation with Roy Livnat and Elad Cohen who were in the Coachella Valley this week telling their stories about living in Israel. Last year we interviewed Roy's brother Adam.

Getting to Know Beth Allan Bentley

May 10th, 2024 35m 54s

Beth is a professor at College of the Desert.

Getting to know Rabbi Andrew Bentley

May 2nd, 2024 23m 38s

Getting to Know Rabbi David Novak

Apr 25th, 2024 19m 11s

Getting to know Doug Morton and learning more about the Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival

Apr 19th, 2024 27m 10s

Getting to know Brandon Marley

Mar 14th, 2024 25m 52s

Brandon is CEO of the Coachella Chamber of Commerce

Getting to know Arnie Gillman President of the Board of the Jewish Federation of the Desert

Mar 6th, 2024 21m 59s

Getting to know Gabe Codding

Mar 1st, 2024 28m 13s

Again another interesting interview with Gabe Codding, Director of Marketing for the city of Rancho Mirage.

Getting to know Michael Thompson

Feb 22nd, 2024 22m 54s

Getting to Know Michael Nickerson-Rossi and Chad Allen Ortiz

Feb 15th, 2024 26m 27s

This was a great interview to learn about how Michael and Chad are bringing dance in Palm Springs to a new level especially when it comes to education. Check them out. here is a link

Getting to Know Sheila Thornton, President/CEO One Future

Feb 8th, 2024 28m 40s

Getting to Know Will Dean

Jan 26th, 2024 20m 37s

This was a great interview with someone who understands how the Valley works. Enjoy

Getting to know Joe Giarrusso

Jan 18th, 2024 22m 28s

Joe is president of the Palm Springs International Piano Competition

Getting to know Coachella City Council member Frank Figueroa

Dec 15th, 2023 34m 9s

In this episode Jeff and Alan discuss community advocacy with Frank Figueroa

Getting to know Steve Baker, Desert Wind Freedom Band

Nov 29th, 2023 23m 6s

Steve Baker, is the VP of the Desert Wind Freedom Band

Getting to Know Herman Samayoa of Le Fe

Nov 9th, 2023 24m 31s

Getting to Know Stephanie Minor

Nov 1st, 2023 29m 44s

Getting to know Willie Rhine

Oct 27th, 2023 20m 1s

Jeff was away and I did this interview on my own. Enjoy.

Getting to know Jeffrey Bernstein

Oct 19th, 2023 23m 45s

This was another impactful interview.

Getting to know you special edition update on Israel

Oct 12th, 2023 19m 53s

Getting to know David Eugene Perry

Oct 5th, 2023 23m 52s

This is another wonderful podcast hearing from author David Eugene Perry discussing his new novel and the work he is doing in California. His novel is Upon the Rock. It is an incredible story.

Getting to Know Cory Roskin

Sep 28th, 2023 18m 43s

This was a fun interview with Cory. He shared a great deal of his wisdom around community event planning and his latest project Pride on the Page. A book festival with over 48 Authors coming to Palm Springs. Check it out www.prideonthepage.org

Getting to know Eric Ornelas Safe Schools

Sep 21st, 2023 27m 48s

This is another great interview that Jeff has organized for me. Eric was full of important insights and experiences. Enjoy!

Getting to Know John Thoresen from the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center

Aug 30th, 2023 27m 44s

This was a great interview. Alan learned a lot about the history and work of the Barbara Sinatra Children's center. John is a great story teller. Enjoy listening to this podcast.