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It's Who You Know! The Podcast
Michelle W. Malkin: Nonprofit Jewish Professional
Frequency: 1 episode/62d. Total Eps: 48

Bridging the gap between Jewish leaders and those who follow them.Michelle W. Malkin interviews leaders in the North American Jewish community about working in Jewish organizations and congregations, philanthropy, the changing landscape of the community, recent research, philanthropy, youth, education, social action, and more!
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Processing Deeper with Rabbi Adina Allen, Co-Founder and Creative Director of the Jewish Studio Project
Season 7 · Episode 2
vendredi 15 novembre 2024 • Duration 45:22
Adina and I explore how art-making serves as a powerful tool for processing various facets of our lives. From spiritual texts to personal experiences and global events, her work empowers individuals within the Jewish community to use artistic expression as a means to reflect on emotions, navigate experiences, and deepen their spiritual journeys.
Jewish Studio Project
Interview with Rabbi Josh Feigelson, Institute for Jewish Spirituality
The Place of All Possibility
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IWYK was named #13 of the Top 70 Philanthropy Podcasts in 2025
Making Space For The Self with Josh Feldman, Founder/CEO of R&R: The Rest of Our Lives
Season 7 · Episode 1
jeudi 14 novembre 2024 • Duration 52:44
In the season opener of It's Who You Know!, I sit down with Josh to explore his new organization and its mission to make rest practices—like sabbaticals, break weeks, and daily rest routines—integral to the culture of the Jewish community sector. Josh shares insights on the importance of rest and how incorporating these practices can enhance our sector's long-term impact and sustainability.
https://restofourlives.org
Breakweek Implementation Guide:
https://restofourlives.org/reflections/breakweekimplementationguide
Developing a Rest Ethic:
https://restofourlives.org/reflections/want-the-best-results-at-work-develop-a-rest-ethic
Adam Grant, Organizational Psychologist: https://adamgrant.net/
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IWYK was named #13 of the Top 70 Philanthropy Podcasts in 2025
Finding The Space Between with Rabbi Josh Feigelson, President and CEO of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Season 5 · Episode 2
vendredi 29 mars 2024 • Duration 01:02:06
Rabbi Feigelson and I delve into his leadership journey both as a Rabbi and a PhD holder, exploring how he has nurtured the growth of the organization. We discuss the impact of his work on individuals at various levels, including himself, and examine the intersection between mindfulness and the ideals of democracy.
www.jewishspirituality.org
This episode is part of a collaboration with A More Perfect Union, The Jewish Partnership for Democracy: www.jewishdemocracy.org
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IWYK was named #13 of the Top 70 Philanthropy Podcasts in 2025
Unlikely Allies with Aaron Dorfman, Executive Director of A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership For Democracy
Season 5 · Episode 1
mardi 26 septembre 2023 • Duration 50:36
Kicking off Season 5 of It's Who You Know!, Aaron and I discuss his new project promoting positive collaborative conversations around preserving democracy in America. Bringing voices and partners from all over together in this commitment, Aaron is building a coalition to protect an ideal that has allowed the Jewish community to flourish with the hopes that this environment can continue for many decades.
www.jewishdemocracy.org
It's Who You Know! The Podcast will be supporting the efforts of A More Perfect Union by bringing you conversations with the leaders of the organizations who have chosen to partner with the organization in its mission. The following few interviews are with those leaders.
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IWYK was named #13 of the Top 70 Philanthropy Podcasts in 2025
The Impact of Free with Alex Zablotsky - Managing Director, PJ Library - Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Season 4 · Episode 6
mardi 5 septembre 2023 • Duration 44:31
Alex Zablotsky and I discuss how one conversation could turn into a meaningful career and how being great at one thing doesn't mean there isn't room to take that greatness to new creative levels!
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IWYK was named #13 of the Top 70 Philanthropy Podcasts in 2025
Shining A Light On Infertility with Gila Muskin Block, Executive Director of Yesh Tikvah: A Jewish Fertility Network
Season 4 · Episode 5
mardi 29 août 2023 • Duration 36:16
Gila and I discuss her path to creating something new in the Jewish community when she faced challenges starting her family and felt lost and alone. Now those efforts have become her full time job as she works tirelessly to provide support to other couples facing the same challenging journeys to parenthood.
https://yeshtikva.org/
https://yeshtikva.org/supporting-others/infertility-awareness-shabbat/
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IWYK was named #13 of the Top 70 Philanthropy Podcasts in 2025
Making Your Own Path with Rabbi Noah Farkas, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
Season 4 · Episode 4
lundi 3 juillet 2023 • Duration 01:04:53
Rabbi Noah Farkas and I discuss what the last year and a half has been like for him as he transitioned into the leadership role for one of the largest Jewish Federation in North America.
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IWYK was named #13 of the Top 70 Philanthropy Podcasts in 2025
Navigating Power Dynamics with Audra P. Berg, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Broward County
Season 4 · Episode 3
lundi 12 juin 2023 • Duration 57:15
Audra P. Berg and I discuss strategies for creating and maintaining positive relationships with volunteer leaders and donors. We dip into the challenges specifically of female leaders, way to build and maintain your confidence, and protect your image.
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IWYK was named #13 of the Top 70 Philanthropy Podcasts in 2025
The New Umbrella with Michele Schipper, CEO of Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL)
Season 4 · Episode 2
samedi 3 juin 2023 • Duration 53:03
Michele Schipper and I dig into the unique offerings of this new type of umbrella organization. Offering communities of all shapes and sizes in the southern states access to a collective identity, programming, spiritual leadership, and pride in the heritage, they have successfully re-shaped what a Jewish collective looks like in the modern age.
www.isjl.org
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IWYK was named #13 of the Top 70 Philanthropy Podcasts in 2025
Put Me In with Beth Gansky, Leadership Coach/ President of The Gansky Group LLC
Season 4 · Episode 1
mercredi 26 avril 2023 • Duration 53:59
Beth Gansky and I explore the relationship between executive, or any professional, and their coach. We discuss what the experience had been like for me to work with Beth over the course of six months and what benefits a professional can expect when they choose to work with a coach. It really is a game changer!
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IWYK was named #13 of the Top 70 Philanthropy Podcasts in 2025