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In this episode of the 613 Books Podcast, host Heather Dean interviews NCSY Rabbi Menachem Tenenbaum about his new book, "Three Steps Forward," which explores the meaning and significance of the Shemoneh Esrei. Rabbi Tenenbaum shares personal stories to connect the teachings of the prayer to real-life experiences and emphasizes the importance of taking care of one's basic needs in order to deepen one's relationship with Hashem. PLUS: Best-selling author Sherri Mandell tells us about the quietly powerful memoir that’s on her reading table. Show Notes Featured Guest Interview: Rabbi Menachem Tenenbaum Author of: “Three Steps Forward: Unlocking the Shemoneh Esrei and Our Connection with Hashem” To Purchase from Publisher: https://www.feldheim.com/three-steps-forward To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Steps-Forward-connection-Eybeschutz/dp/1957579684/ref=sr_1_1?crid=I9KQD9Q06XPQ&keywords=%22Three+Steps+Forward%22+Menachem+Tenenbaum&qid=1685826761&sprefix=three+steps+forward+menachem+tenenbaum%2Caps%2C1644&sr=8-1 Reading Table contributor Sherri Mandell Sherri’s selection: The Kitchen Congregation: A Daughter's Story of Wives and Women Friends by Nora Seton To Purchase “The Kitchen Congregation” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Congregation-Daughters-Story-Friends/dp/0312242107/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OPVBKOPDIJ1T&keywords=The+Kitchen+Congregation&qid=1685826997&sprefix=the+kitchen+congregation%2Caps%2C493&sr=8-1 By Sherri Mandel: The Kabbalah of Writing is available wherever books are sold: B&N, Amazon, Books-A-Million, IndieBound, Bookshop.org USA: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Kabbalah-of-Writing/Sherri-Mandell/9781644116104 U.K.: https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-Kabbalah-of-Writing/Sherri-Mandell/978164411610411 To purchase a copy of The Blessing of a Broken Heart: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+blessing+of+a+broken+heart&i=stripbooks-intl-ship&crid=SYW70MD8W7BS&sprefix=the+blessing+of+a+broken+heart%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C203&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 For More information about Sherri Mandell’s books as well as The Koby Mandell Foundations visit: https://www.kobymandell.org/sherri-mandell Contact Sherri by email: info@kobymandell.org

This episode of 613 Books podcast features host Heather Dean’s interview with bestselling author Riva Pomerantz about her book, "Navigating the Newlyweds." Riva talks about the challenges of communication between parents and their newlywed children, as well as the dynamics of in-laws, money, and more. *** SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! *** Exclusive to “613 Books” Podcast listeners, Menucha Publishers offers a 15% DISCOUNT on Riva Pomerantz’s book “Navigating the Newlyweds!” Listen to this episode for details! PLUS: Riva tells us about her exciting venture Skill Nosh, the online learning platform that offers courses aligned with Torah observant values. Bite-size brain food; no junk! ALSO: Rabbi Menachem Tenenbaum, City Director of NCSY Cleveland shares what's on his Reading Table! Show Notes: REMEMBER to Like, Subscribe, and Share “613 Books” Podcast: https://heatherdeanproductions.com/613-books-podcast/ This episode’s featured guest interview: Riva Pomerantz *** SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! *** Menucha Publishers offers a 15% DISCOUNT on Riva Pomerantz’s book “Navigating the Newlyweds” exclusively to listeners of “613 Books” Podcast! Click this link and at the checkout, enter discount code: Riva15 https://menuchapublishers.com/products/navigating-the-newlyweds-the-essential-handbook-on-marrying-off-children?_pos=1&_sid=a9d9b8487&_ss=r Riva’s Website: https://rivapomerantz.com/ Skill Nosh: https://skillnosh.com/ Contact Riva: https://rivapomerantz.com/contact/ "What's on My Reading Table" with Rabbi Menachem Tenenbaum Reading Table Book title: Reb Elchonon: The life and ideals of Rabbi Elchonon Bunim Wasserman of Baranovich By Rabbi Aharon Sorasky To purchase from the publisher: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9780899064505.html To purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Reb-Elchonon-Wasserman-Baranovich-Artscroll/dp/0899064515 To purchase Rabbi Tenenbaum’s new book “Three Steps Forward” from his publisher: https://mosaicapress.com/product/three-steps-forward/ To purchase Rabbi Tenenbaum’s new book “Three Steps Forward” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Steps-Forward-connection-Eybeschutz/dp/1957579684/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KVK244ENIC1B&keywords=three+steps+forward+by+tenenbaum&qid=1685391770&s=books&sprefix=thre+steps+forward+by+tenebaum%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C224&sr=1-1

In this episode of 613 Books podcast, host Heather Dean interviews author and personal organization expert Rebekah Saltzman about her new book, "Organized Jewish Life: The Essential Guide to Planning Jewish Holidays, Events, and Every Day." When you have checklists and other tools that Rebekah provides in this essential guidebook, your Jewish life is much more manageable. Shabbat and Holidays, life events and celebrations, even those skills we think of as “adulting,” are all presented in a way you can succeed. All of us can benefit from Rebekah’s practical tips on home organization, bill paying, traveling, emergencies, and decision-making and more in “Organized Jewish Life.” PLUS, Braha Bender, founder and director of 100 Fun Things tells us about the inspiring book that’s on her reading table, written by one of this generation’s most respected Jewish thinkers. Do you enjoy a variety of books with authentic Jewish values? SUBSCRIBE to 613 Books Podcast and never miss an episode! Rebekah’s Book: Organized Jewish Life: The Essential Guide to Planning Jewish Holidays, Events and Every Day To buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Organized-Jewish-Life-Essential-Planning/dp/B0B38CX5LS To buy from the author: http://organizedjewishlife.com/ Follow Rebekah on Instagram at: @BalaganBeGone. Listen to Rebekah’s podcast: “Journey to Organization:” https://balaganbegone.com/podcasts/ Reading Table Contributor in this episode: Bracha Bender, founder and Director of 100 Fun Things. To connect with Bracha and get in the know about 100 Fun Things events, WhatsApp her directly at 053-521-3036 or visit www.100funthings.com Reading Table selection this episode: Inviting God In by Rabbi David Aaron To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Inviting-God-Celebrating-Soul-Meaning-Jewish/dp/1590304586 To Purchase on a variety of formats from a variety of venues: (From the author’s website) http://www.rabbidavidaaron.com/product/inviting-god-in/ To purchase from Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/42/inviting-god-in-by-rabbi-david-aaron/

“613 Books” podcast producer and host Heather Dean is joined by National Jewish Book Award-winner Sherri Mandell whose most recent book, The Kabbalah of Writing, explains how the 10 Sefirot (the channels of divine creative life force) can be used to develop your writing and give you the power to grow as a person and a writer. Sherri also shares her own painful yet poignant writing journey that grew from her personal anguish when her son Koby was murdered. Plus, author and personal organization expert Rebekah Saltzman tells us what’s on her reading table. Show notes: The Kabbalah of Writing is available wherever books are sold: B&N, Amazon, Books-A-Million, IndieBound, Bookshop.org USA: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Kabbalah-of-Writing/Sherri-Mandell/9781644116104 U.K.: https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-Kabbalah-of-Writing/Sherri-Mandell/978164411610411 To purchase a copy of The Blessing of a Broken Heart: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+blessing+of+a+broken+heart&i=stripbooks-intl-ship&crid=SYW70MD8W7BS&sprefix=the+blessing+of+a+broken+heart%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C203&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 For More information about Sherri Mandell’s books as well as The Koby Mandell Foundations visit: https://www.kobymandell.org/sherri-mandell Email: info@kobymandell.org Rebekah Saltzman’s Reading Table selection: Shaar HaBitachon of Chovos Halevavos - Jaffa Family Edition To purchase from Artscroll: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422627280.html To purchase from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shaar-HaBitachon-Chovos-Halevavos-Family/dp/B09WTZPCR2 Shaar HaBitachon of Chovos Halevavos – Kehot Fellig Edition Tor Purchase from Kehot Publication Society: https://store.kehotonline.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EO-SHAAH

“613 Books” podcast producer and host Heather Dean interviews Naomi Elbinger, co-author of the best-selling novel, Yedidya. She explains how Yedidya’s journey compares to our own struggles, hope and search for clarity. Plus, author, educator and artist Sari Kopitnikoff tells us what’s on her reading table! BOOKS: Yedidya, written by Naomi Elbinger To purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Yedidya-Naomi-Elbinger-ebook/dp/B09324538G To purchase from publisher Feldheim: https://www.feldheim.com/yedidya   The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks To purchase from publisher Harper Collins: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-big-leap-gay-hendricks?variant=32205677625378 To purchase Kindle edition on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level-ebook/dp/B0026772QU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12C1M0JVWSIP7&keywords=The+Big+Leap+by+Gay+Hendricks&qid=1683658082&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+big+leap+by+gay+hendrick%2Cdigital-text%2C258&sr=1-1

Bestselling Author Tamar Ansh is this week’s special guest on 613 Books Podcast to discuss her new book, "Let's Get Bentching!" Your kids and grandkids will love the stories and inspiration Tamar brings alive on every page of her book, which is in fact relevant for ALL readers. Join host Heather Dean as she finds out what prompted Tamar to write about bentching, and the surprising influence researching for this book has had on its author. PLUS: Does your mind wander during tefillos? Tamar shares the amazing, sure-fire and easy bit of advice she personally received from a revered Rabbi about how anyone can concentrate better during davening. ALSO Naomi Elbinger shared what’s on her reading table! SHOW NOTES: For more Info and to purchase “Let’s Get Bentching” by Tamar Ansh: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422632208.html Contact Tamar Ansh: Tamar@tamaransh.com A Taste of Challah website (Tamar Ansh): https://atasteofchallah.com/ Jerusalem Women's Writers Seminar (JWWS): https://thejwws.com/

In this first episode of 613 Books Podcast, Heather Dean interviews author, marriage-minded mentor for singles and the star of the new Netflix series, "Jewish Matchmaking", Aleeza Ben Shalom! Aleeza shares her insights about effective dating, keeping the momentum going, and weighing old-fashioned vs. modern dynamics. Also, author Esther Kurtz, creator of “Emunah for Non-Rebbitzens” podcast and Mishpacha magazine columnist tells us what’s on her reading table! Show Notes: Buy your copy of Aleeza Ben Shalom’s book, Get Real, Get Married: Get Over your Hurdles and Under the Chuppah: https://aleezabenshalom.com/books/ Watch Aleeza’s Netflix Series, Jewish Matchmaking: https://www.netflix.com/il-en/title/81423793 Visit Aleeza’s website: https://aleezabenshalom.com/ Listen to Esther Kurtz’s Podcast, “Emunah for Non-Rebbitzens” Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emunah-for-non-rebbitzens/id1646521839 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esther-kurtz5 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Emunah-for-Non-Rebbitzens-Podcast/B09R11QN3Q Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/emunah-for-non-rebbitzens Visit Esther’s website: https://www.estherkurtz.com/ Buy your copy of Heather Dean’s memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Searching-Heather-Dean-Extraordinary-Interviewer/dp/965927050X

This special pilot episode of “613 Books” podcast features host Heather Dean’s interview with Jodi Samuels, the author of the memoir "Chutzpah, Wisdom, and Wine: The Journey of an Unstoppable Woman." Jodi talks about why and how she wrote this book, her unique Jewish journey, and her experiences as a mother of a child with Down syndrome. She shares her struggles to find acceptance in the Jewish community and how she became an unstoppable advocate for inclusion and acceptance of children with disabilities. Jodi also shares her advice for aspiring memoir writers in three legendary words. As the precursor to Season 1 of "613 Books" weekly podcast, this pilot offers up a sneak peek to the podcast that will feature a variety of authors who have published books geared to readers who appreciate authentic Jewish values. And just for fun, Season 1 will also include a weekly visit from a different Jewish “star” who will tell us what book is on their reading table! JODI’S EMAIL: jodi@jicny.com VISIT JODI’S WEBSITE: https://www.jodisvoice.com/ CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE JODI’S MEMOIR: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C324MPB/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=chutzpah+wine+and+wisdom&qid=1593540871&s=books&sr=1-2

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