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Join Rabbi Josh Bennett from Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan as he explores enlightenment moments in life that truly WAKE US UP!!! Welcome to “Waking Up TO LIFE With Rabbi Josh” – a podcast built around conversations with people in our community who have found enlightenment in their lives. While these events may not seem life-changing, our conversation will reveal how these moments shape the way my guests see the world. This informal conversation and insights from Jewish tradition may change your life as well. And if not, it’s just 18 minutes with me! L’chayim! To Life! Featuring Rabbi Josh Bennett of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan
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Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Alex Wolf is the Audio and Production Engineer at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. What's more interesting is that he grew up in the West Bloomfield Bubble. Today's conversation dives into the process Alex went through to understand the impact of this protective space in his life. The result is an amazing perspective on life. Join us as we learn from his experiences and "Wake Up To Life"!
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Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Ross Klar is the Youth Programming Director at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. In this episode we welcome him to the show to share his life altering decision to change course in his life and career. Facing the roadblock of being rejected from a graduate school opportunity, he shifted gears...and Temple Israel is the beneficiary. All of us can learn from his experience. Join me as I listen to Ross "wake up to life"!
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Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Meet Max McColl! Max is a survivor of a traumatic brain injury caused by an accident in the City of Detroit. His remarkable recovery is a miracle in a multitude of ways. But his life after the accident is so much more than that. Today we welcome Max McColl to the show as he shares his transformation to Light From Darkness. Join me for a conversation with one of the most inspirational young men I have ever met.
If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and follow Temple Israel on social media to stay up to date on Waking Up To Life.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
On today's show, I am excited to welcome Lauren Sallen Deitch who is the CEO and Founder of Atlas College Marketing. It all started with trips to the ice cream store with her father...but led to life altering insight.
Now, Lauren applies all of the lessons she learned from her father to a thriving business and her personal life. These simple Daddy Daughter Dates were the foundation of great success!
If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and follow Temple Israel on social media to stay up to date on Waking Up To Life.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
To start this new season, we are excited to welcome Dan Hacker to the show. Dan is a former EDM performer, a former Monday Night School student at Temple Israel, and the editor of this podcast. He also composed the music for the show!
Join me in hearing about his transition from a typical professional path at college to a career on the music stage. Dealing with expectations, anxieties, and self-doubt, Dan shares an inspiring story of personal growth.
If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and follow Temple Israel on social media to stay up to date on Waking Up To Life.
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Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
In this Episode, we have the chance to hear from Lisa Soble Siegmann who now works as a Program Partner at the Max M. Fisher Foundation in Metropolitan Detroit. Lisa has worked in the field of Jewish communal service for her entire career and is passionate about working in the Jewish community, where she can make a difference. She spent eighteen years at the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, then four years at the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit. Her main focus has been Jewish family education, where she has positively impacted thousands of families. Today, she shares her journey after learning that she is a carrier of the BRCA-1 Gene Mutation.
If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and follow Temple Israel on social media to stay up to date on Waking Up To Life.
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Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
We welcome attorney Tom Appledorn to the show today to share his wisdom about Letting Go. Working in a world of “controlling situations” he learned that Letting Go is the path to fulfillment. His life lessons come from challenging moments but have ended with a sense of great fulfillment. This is a chance to hear a story of success from difficulty.
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Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Joining the show in this re-released episode is Steve Ingber, the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Steve is responsible for carrying out the mission of the Jewish Federation and ensuring its long-term strength and effectiveness. He leads the organization on a day-to-day basis, working closely with senior leadership, the Federation / UJF Board, and the professional staff. Steve joined the Federation in 2016, originally serving as COO before being named Chief Executive in 2021.
Today, he will share the personal joy of becoming a father to FOUR boys.
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tomer Malchi joins me in this re-released episode. Tomer holds a B.Sc., in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. He holds a B.Sc. M.Sc., and Ph.D from the faculty of Agriculture at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Tomer has extensive experience in national and international development work in the fields of agriculture, water, and energy. As Executive Director, Tomer is responsible for project development and expanding CultivAid’s operations. Today he will share his path to understand WATER as the Source of Life.
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Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
In this re-released episode, we introduce Doug Passon to the show. Doug is an attorney and filmmaker living in Phoenix, Arizona where he specializes in Sentencing Advocacy and Sentencing Mitigation Videos. He is also the co-author of a new book, The Narrative Gym for Law. We discuss his understanding of the philosophy of Joseph Campbell and others who teach us to be "in the moment." Our conversation suggests that magic and miracles are ALWAYS around us.
If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and follow Temple Israel on social media to stay up to date on Waking Up To Life.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM