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Let there be Light - The American Israelite Newspaper Podcast

Let there be Light - The American Israelite Newspaper Podcast is a weekly podcast that’s gives an overview and personal insight into articles of the week from The American Israelite newspaper, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Though published in Cincinnati, and the oldest English Speaking Jewish newspaper in the country, The American Israelite has for nearly 200 years devoted itself to not only local news, but regional, national and global articles of interest to any Jewish community. Podcast 1.0 is hosted by Netanel (Ted) Deutsch, publisher of The American Israelite and Julie (Babs) Brook. Podcast 2.0 is hosted by Ted, along with four wonderful new cohosts: Stephanie Deutsch, Pam Geller, Julia Olson, and Lorrie Platt. Each week, they go through the paper, share stories, and bring great conversations to the podcast table.
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Episodes

History of Manischewitz Name S2 E3

Ted and Julie go over the interesting articles found in this week's The American Israelite. Julie explains how Rabbi Dov Behr Manischewitz changed his name and why.

Jul 02, 202145 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Manischewitz S2 E2

Ted and Julie have a special in studio guest, Rabbi Drew Kaplan. He talks about his podcast called The Jewish Drinking show and some hilarious fun stories. They also call Gayle Levine Schindler, the food columnist for The American Israelite Newspaper and she shares some delicious recipes for Manischewitz.

Jun 25, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Lee Hamill - S2 E1

Ted and Julie have a special guest in the studio. Lee Hamill. She talks about her father who was a POW and the history of her family in Cincinnati.

Jun 18, 202141 minSeason 2Ep. 1

The Pew Research Study S1 E52

Ted and Julie are joined by Alan Cooperman, director of religion research at Pew Research Center discussing the research study released called Jewish Americans in 2020. He talks about how U.S. Jews are culturally engaged, increasingly diverse, politically polarized and worried about anti-Semitism.

Jun 11, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Pam's Pet Peeves S1 E51

Ted is joined by special guest host Pam Richard Saeks to go over this weeks The American Israelite and discuss starting a new segment of the podcast called Pam's Pet Peeves.

Jun 04, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 51

The Hebrew Teacher S1 E50

Ted and Julie are joined by Alan Weiner to discuss his memories of teaching Hebrew to many of the younger generations in our community. They go over the latest issue of The American Israelite and have some hilarious discussions along the way.

May 28, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 50

3 Special Guests S1 E49

Ted and Julie have 3 special guests. Sheryl Pockrose, the book reviewer for The American Israelite to talk about her Bas Mitzvah. Adam Bellos is calling from Israel to share what is happening during the conflict and Gayle Schindler calls in to share her delicious crunchy cicada recipe.

May 21, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Ron Richards S1 E48

Ted and Julie are joined by Ron Richards who tells some fascinating facts about hidden gems all over Cincinnati and the surrounding area.

May 14, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Lauren Shmalo Berg recovery update - S1 E47

Ted and Julie have Austine Heldman as a guest to speak about how you can help Lauren Shmalo Berg during her recovery from a terrible accident. They talk about the sad tragedy in Meron and discuss the leaving of Jewish Federation CEO , Shep Englander as well some local Bar Mitvahs of friends they know.

May 07, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 47

Rockwern Alive & Kenny Tessel S1 E46

Julie is back! Ted and Julie are joined by 3 special guests. Ophra Weisberg and Rabbi Baum talk all about their pasts and the upcoming Rockwern Alive! And enjoy a very interesting and hilarious conversation with the always smiling Kenny Tessel.

Apr 30, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Where in the world is Julie? Season 1 Episode 45

Ted and guest co-host Pam Saeks discuss the articles in The American Israelite. They make a surprise call to Julie who is in Chicago with her new grandchild.

Apr 23, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 45

April 14, 2021 Season 1 Episode 44

Ted is joined by guest co-host Pam Saeks. They go over The American Israelite and have lots of fun memories.

Apr 19, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 44

March 31, 2021 Season 1 Episode 42

Ted and Julie are joined by Dr. Leonard Singer and go over some interesting things found in The American Israelite's weekly edition.

Apr 07, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 42

March 24, 2021 Season 1 Episode 41

Ted and Julie are joined by Foody Fun Kosher columnist in The American Israelite, Gayle Schindler. They make a surprise call to a 1970's bar mitzvah guest also. They talk about Pesach and the upcoming holiday.

Mar 25, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 41

March 17, 2021 Season 1 Episode 40

Ted and Julie are joined by Dr Ken Manges, the Psychology columnist for The American Israelite and Jay Shifman to discuss mental health.

Mar 19, 20211 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 40

March 10, 2021 Season 1 Episode 39

Ted and Julie discuss how the vaccine is changing the community and are joined by special guest Idit Moss.

Mar 11, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 39

Feb 19, 2021 Season 1 Episode36

Ted mourns the passing of his mother, Josephine "Josie" Deutsch Brower, née Frankfort and shares wonderful stories of her life as an artist.

Feb 23, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 36

February 10, 2021 Season 1 Episode 35

Join Ted and Julie as they reminisce about their fun camp stories. Brian Jaffee from The Jewish Foundation joins them to explain what they do and all about grants available. Sponsored by Sacred Beast located downtown at 1437 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Feb 11, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 35

February 3, 2021 Season 1 Episode 36

Ted and Julie have 2 guests this week, Rabbi Benjamin Chaidell, Associate Rabbi Adath Israel and Hillary Kenner Regelman: Director of National Outreach for Emory University’s JScreen Program who discuss a variety of subjects. From meager beginnings to how Jscreen is helping the Jewish community.

Feb 04, 20211 hr 19 min

January 27, 2021 - Season 1 Episode 33

Ted and Julie have 4 guests to talk about tax & estate planning and Senior Living. Michael Ganson and Daniel Hoffheimer are Lawyers who know a great deal about estate planning. And Angela Cotteral and Tom Rotz join them from Anthology Senior Living to discuss all the things they offer.

Jan 29, 20211 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 33

January 13, 2021 Season 1 - Episode 31

Ted and Julie welcome a guest this week, Rachel Loftspring from Jewish Fertility Foundation of Cincinnati. Sponsored by Red Feather and the Jewish Fertility Foundation .

Jan 15, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 31

January 6, 2021 Season 1 Episode 30

Ted and Julie are joined by 2 special guests. Michael Oestreicher and J. David Rosenberg who are revealed as winners of The American Israelite’s people of the year, 2020.

Jan 08, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 30

December 30, 2020 Season 1 Episode 29

Ted and Julie have 2 special guests to announce they have won The American Israelite's Person of the Year award and to thank them for all their hard work in the Jewish Community. Pam Saeks and Bill Kahn.

Jan 04, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 29

December 23, 2020 - Season 1 Episode 28

Ted and Julie have 4 special guests this week. The American Israelite's newest columnist, Dr. Ken Manges - John Marx, the former owner of Marx Bagels - Rabbi Andrew Kaplan, Chaplain at Cedar Village and The American Israelite's Book Columnist Sheryl Pockrose.

Dec 28, 20201 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 28

December 16, 2020 Season 1 Episode 27

Happy Festivus to all! Ted is accepting grievances this week! Ted and Julie are joined by special guest Dr. Jordan Finkin, Yiddish Columnist from The American Israelite. Sponsored by Land Rover.

Dec 17, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 27

December 9, 2020 Season 1 , Episode 26

Ted and Julie go over the Chanukah double issue with 2 very special guests Michael Ganson of Ganson Law and YY Davis from Marx Hot Bagels. Sponsored by Rhino's Kosher Soft Serve Ice Cream.

Dec 11, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 26
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