In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay does something that he nearly never does… he asks for money. In general, Darone puts out a single episode each year, that he posts on all of the JCast Network podcast channels, in Decembe

End Of Year Appeal

Dec 18th, 2017

It’s that time of year! Each year, at the end of December, JCast Journey host, and JCast Network Executive Director and Producer looks back at the year that was for JCast Network, and asks that, as you consider your end of year philanthropic gi

Kids Sermons Trial Podcast One: Nachshon Ruskay on Toldot

Nov 17th, 2017 4m 41s

In case you weren’t sure, I love my kids! So, when I had the idea of doing a Kids Sermons Podcast, the first person I went to was Nachshon. I am sure Betzalel will end up doing an episode next, but for now, I thought that he would be a good per

The Annual Appeal

Dec 19th, 2016

Every year at about this time, JCast Network Executive Director and Producer takes a moment to reflect on the year that was, and to ask you, our JCast Network listeners to stand up and support the work that we do, the podcasts that we create, a

Re-Arranged Episode One: The Sheitel

May 13th, 2016 26m 28s

Welcome to the first episode of Re-Arranged, a podcast about the FYI show Arranged that follows three couples as they prepare for what the show says is an “arranged” marriage. In this episode we focus on an issue that the Orthodox Jewish couple

JJP Tikkun Radio

May 11th, 2016

The JJP 6th grade-students spent 5 Sundays in 2016 learning about social justice through a Jewish lens, and created this podcast exploring the theme as it plays out in New York City. Students met with and interviewed Jewish leaders in the socia

Elul Mitzvah Challenge

Aug 25th, 2014 6m 33s

You’ve seen the #IceBucketChallenge now it’s time for the #ElulMitzvahChallenge. As we enter the month of preparing for the High Holy Days we are aiming to have mitzvot go viral. Listen to find out more about how you can be part of the #ElulMit

The $54,000 Strategy, Step 2- Making Change Happen

Nov 25th, 2013

Join Sara Shapiro-Plevan of Rimonim Consulting as she leads a conversation entitled “The $54,000 Strategy, Step 2: Making Change Happen.” This conversation was sparked by an article by Mark S. Young entitled The $54,000 Strategy: A Bold Solutio

The Art of Doing Good: A Conversation with Charles Bronfman and Jeffrey Solomon

Sep 24th, 2012 23m 35s

Launching a nonprofit venture is one of the most powerful and fulfilling ways we can make a difference.So, how can you build a nonprofit that will transform your personal passion for social change - from that first a-ha moment when inspiration

Reflections On Visiting The Dead Sea Scrolls

Jul 29th, 2012 17m 42s

On Thursday, July 26th, JCast Network host Rabbi Michael Knopf who hosts The Tisch, spoke at a program organized by the Interfaith Center (interfaithcenterpa.org) along with the Reverend Rob McClellan of the Tabernacle United Church (http://www

PEJE Presents: Dan Ariely on Jewish Day School and the “Free” Way

Jun 21st, 2012 7m 13s

This episode of Smorgasbord, was produced by PEJE (The Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education) In this episode, Ken Gordon sat down with author Dan Ariely to discuss Jewish Day School and the “Free” way.For more context about this conv

Clogging The Tubes Beta Episode

Mar 6th, 2012 45m 32s

This episode of Smorgasbord, is the beta-episode of a new show on JCast Network tentatively titled “Clogging The Tubes.” Join hosts Alicia Post and Darone Ruskay as they chat about what they have found interesting on the internet of late. The s

Introducing Smorgasbord

Feb 13th, 2012 11m 45s

This episode of The JCast Journey, also serves as the first episode of Smorgasbord. In this episode, host Darone Ruskay talks about his experience recently at a lecture and a conversation he had afterwards.While sitting at the lecture he wonde

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