It's a big deal to be the executive director of the Jewish Family & Child Service (JF&CS) in Toronto. It is because JF&CS is the most important organization in the Jewish community, more important than the kashruth (kosher), cemetery, or the fundraising office. JF&CS has thirty-three programs all of which are crucial toward assisting the most vulnerable in the Jewish community such as those who: suffer from poverty and require funds; have mental health issues; are mourning and feel alone or are going through a high conflict divorce, etc. Now, what sort of person would run a place like that? No doubt, someone who is highly empathetic, has a Jewish soul, is warm, incredibly bright, disciplined, organized, creative, preferably funny, and well respected. That person is my guest on episode 53, and his name is Brian Prousky. Brian is such a compelling guest as he has all of the above character traits and is colorful, animated and high-spirited, with years of experience in the field and as the boss, and gripping stories to tell. Have a listen. Get insight into Brian as a son, father, husband and lover of Dylan. Hear about a man's great empathy for those in need, and wisdom to impart to his staff, many of whom are on the front line of life and working for a place whose mandate is to 'love thy neighbor' - not a simple one. HatRadio! The show that schmoozes. ____________________________________________________________________
A special thank to Howard Pasternack, David Nefesh and Stephanie who helped me with various aspects of the show and helped make it pretty good, in my estimation.
Episode 37 -- Sharon Hart-Green: The Soul of a Writer
Episode 36 - Michael Soberman: On Burying His Son's Foreskin
Episode 35 - Robert Pal: Triumphing over Adversity. On Becoming an ADHD Coach
Episode 34 - Christian Pritchard: A British-Canadian-Italian Joyful Chef and Human Being
Episode 33 - Devora Mason: A Beautiful Citizen of Our World
Episode 32 - Doctor Saul Kendal: An 83 Year-Old Dentist, a Friend & a Courageous Man!
Episode 31 - Miriam Borden: A Yiddishist, Third Generation Survivor & A Baker!
Episode 30 - Irwin Elman: The Man Who Lives to Give Children a Voice!
Episode 29 - Rachel Mamann: The Superstar Kindergarten Teacher
Episode 28 Vac & Danny: A Show on The Vomit of Poverty & The Elegance of Survival
Episode 27 Benjamin Shinewald: A Worldly Winnipeger Destined to be a Forklift Driver
Episode 26 - Aaron Lightstone: His Metronome is a Dying Person's Heart
Episode 25 -- Greg Rogers: Brash, Compassionate...a Man with a Walrus Penis Collection
Episode 24 Avrum Rosensweig, Just Me!
Episode 23 Massimo Capra: A Joyous Culinary Superstar
Episode 22 -- Nate Leipciger: Man is Basically Good.
Episode 21 - David Rheaume: Canada's Norman Rockwell
Episode 20 Dr. Sandy Buchman: A Deeply Caring Physician
Episode 19 Rabbi Korobkin: A Brave Orthodox Rabbi
Episode 18 Sadie Domb:The Fascinating Life of Avrum's Son's Bar Mitzvah Teacher!
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