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 50 - David Shore: Humility within the Creator/Writer of 'House' and 'The Good Doctor'
Episode 49 - Rabbi Hecht: Helping Thinkers Find a Home!
Episode 48 - Randall Craig Wrote a Musical from his Hospital Bed. Life! L'chaim!
Episode 47 - Michael Rubin: A Touching Schmooze with a Soulful Spiritual Director of a Synagogue
Episode 46 - Rabbi Korobkin Interviews Avrum asking 'Why did you Leave Orthodox Judaism?'
Episode 45 - Jaymz Bee: The Gigantically Outrageous & Kind Spirit of an Entertainer
Episode 44 - Michael White: A Wise Rock-Star...the Real Deal!
Episode 43 - Jeff Budd: The Most Splendid of Flowers
Episode 42 - Guidy Mamann: A Type-A Fellow Pursuing the Impossible
Episode 41 - HatRadio!....Almost a Year In Review
Episode 40 - Joseph Pusuma: A Hungarian Roma once in sanctuary in a Toronto Church...today an ordinary, free Canadian!
Episode 39 - Steve Kowch: A Radio Legend with Heart & Soul
Episode 38 - Shawn Kendal/Shawna Ackerman: Their Dream. A Camp for Teens and Young Adults with Autism
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!
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