Shows / The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
We created “The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting” as a fresh and dynamic platform for discussing the news that matters to our readership. Guests on our podcast will speak with our publisher and associate publisher about an important story in their world -- like pitching a story for the paper.
Episodes
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Can You Be an Orthodox Jew and a Professional Boxer? | Brooklyn Barwick
What happens when a woman’s journey toward Orthodox Judaism takes her into the professional boxing ring? Brooklyn Barwick, known as “The Big Deal,” is a…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
She Found Judaism and Built a Modest Athleisure Brand | Transcendent Active
What happens when a woman’s journey to Judaism takes her life in an unexpected direction? Aja Cohen, founder of Transcendent Active, shares her journey from…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Can Jiu-Jitsu Change the Way Jews See Themselves? | Isaac Mass
What happens when years of feeling like an outsider become the foundation for building a community? Isaac Mass, founder of Jews of Jiu-Jitsu, shares his…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Can Tourism Change How the World Sees Israel?
What if one of the most powerful ways to change the conversation about Israel is simply to get people on a plane? On this episode, Moshe Kinderlehrer speaks…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Sarri Singer: From Witnessing 9/11 to Surviving Terror in Israel
Moshe Kinderlehrer welcomed Sarri Singer, founder of Strength to Strength, for a special episode ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Singer reflects on…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
When the War Follows You Home | Ari Abramowitz
Moshe welcomed Ari Abramowitz, founder of Nevut and a former lone soldier, onto “Pitch Meeting” to discuss why the battle doesn’t always end when a soldier…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
How People Get Pulled Into Cults | Susan Rosenbluth on "Blurred Vision"
Moshe welcomed Susan Rosenbluth, longtime editor and publisher of the "Jewish Voice and Opinion," for a wide-ranging conversation about her journey in…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Rabbi Zev Goldberg’s Journey to Becoming Renewal’s 1,500th Kidney Donor
Moshe and Elizabeth welcomed Rabbi Zev Goldberg, rabbi of Beis Midrash of Bergenfield (BMOB), to share his remarkable journey of donating a kidney through…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
101 Reasons to Make Aliyah: Rabbi Paul Bloom on Finding Home in Israel
Moshe welcomed Rabbi Paul Bloom, author of "Coming Home: 101 Reasons to Make Aliyah," for a conversation about his decades-long connection to Israel and what…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Jewish Entrepreneurs Targeted After Internship Application Controversy | Gabe & Aiden Einhorn
Moshe welcomed Gabe and Aiden Einhorn, founders of VryfID, who made headlines after a Cornell student refused to interview for an internship with their company…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Bondi Beach Terror Attack Hero’s Daughter Speaks | Sheina Gutnick
Moshe and Elizabeth welcomed Sheina Gutnick, daughter of Bondi Beach terror attack hero Reuven Morrison, for a powerful conversation about her father’s…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
How Elan Kornblum Built the World's Largest Kosher Food Community
Moshe welcomed Elan Kornblum, founder of Great Kosher Restaurants Magazine and one of the most influential voices in kosher dining. From restaurant openings…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Inside the Business of Urban Air with Ari Moses
Moshe welcomed Ari Moses, the owner of Urban Air in Hackensack, to discuss the growth of one of the region's most popular family attractions. Ari shares how he…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
The Story Behind GELF’s Rise as a Jewish Artist
Moshe Kinderlehrer welcomes Yoni Gelfand, known musically as GELF, for a conversation about music and identity. Gelfand reflects on his early influences, his…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
How Lisa Wisotsky Is Reshaping Englewood
Moshe Kinderlehrer and Elizabeth Kratz welcome Dr. Lisa Wisotsky, Englewood City Councilwoman for the Second Ward, to discuss her re-election campaign ahead of…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum on the Push to Bring Jewish Students to Israel Amid Campus Tensions
Moshe Kinderlehrer and Elizabeth Kratz welcomed Fleur Hassan-Nahoum for a conversation about Campus Israel and her mission to help Jewish students study in…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Abbie Sophia: The Camera She Found in a Cab That Changed Everything
Moshe Kinderlehrer welcomes Abbie Sophia to share her unexpected journey from social work to photography and how a chance discovery—a camera found in a cab—set…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Ofir Akunis on Iran, Hezbollah and Israel’s Diplomacy in New York
Moshe Kinderlehrer and Elizabeth Kratz welcome Ofir Akunis for his second appearance on the Pitch Meeting Podcast, where Israel’s consul general in New York…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Network Doctor Partners Reveal Secrets Behind IT, Security and AI
Moshe Kinderlehrer welcomes David Birk and Paul Hilbert, partners of Network Doctor, to the Pitch Meeting podcast. They discuss their decades-long partnership…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
“Our Bakery Went Up in Flames”: Inside the Comeback of Zadies Bake Shop
Moshe Kinderlehrer welcomes Adam Steinberg, owner of Zadies Bake Shop, to discuss the bakery’s grand reopening after a devastating fire last summer. Steinberg…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Meredith Dragon on Strengthening Jewish Life in Greater MetroWest
Moshe Kinderlehrer and Elizabeth Kratz welcome Meredith Dragon, the new CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest New Jersey, to discuss her vision for…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Lt Col Yossi Levy & Henry Orlinsky: The Right of Chareidim to Serve
Moshe welcomes IDF Lieutenant Colonel and Netzach Yehuda CEO Yossi Levy, alongside Henry Orlinsky, longtime Teaneck resident and significant contributor to the…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
The Herzfeld Family: Living With Juvenile ALS & Rewriting Their Future
Moshe welcomes Esther and Rivka Herzfeld, members of a family profoundly impacted by Juvenile-Onset ALS, to share their story and discuss their upcoming Life…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Michael Levin: The Secrets of a Master Ghostwriter
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Michael Levin, acclaimed author and sought-after ghostwriter, for a conversation about his extraordinary career. Levin shares how…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
An Environment of Torah: Yosef Gillers on GrowTorah
Moshe welcomes Yosef Gillers, founder of GrowTorah, an organization bringing environmental education to life through a Torah lens. Yosef shares how GrowTorah…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Hillel Kornwasser - Teen Activist
Moshe welcomes Hillel Kornwasser, a local teen activist making waves in Gen-Z Israel and Jewish advocacy. Hillel shares how he entered the world of activism as…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Breast Cancer Awareness: What Every Jewish Family Needs to Know
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Elana Silber, CEO of Sharsheret, to discuss the organization’s work supporting Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Preserving Rabbi Lamm’s Legacy: Rabbi Tzvi Sinensky on the Digital Archive
Moshe welcomes Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Sinensky for a behind-the-scenes look at the Lamm Legacy Library, a groundbreaking digital archive preserving the writings…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Raising Kids in a Screen-Obsessed World: Rabbi Daniel Alter on Solutions
Could delaying a smartphone be the best gift you give your child this year? Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Rabbi Daniel Alter, the head of school at The Moriah…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
The Forgotten Massacre: Dr. Shay Pilnik on Babyn Yar and the Holocaust
What happens when history is silenced, but literature keeps memory alive? Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Shay Pilnik, director of Yeshiva University’s Fish…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
The Fight to Define Antisemitism—Jason Shames Tells All
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Jason Shames, the CEO of JFNNJ, to discuss his extensive leadership in Jewish advocacy and the ongoing fight to pass New Jersey’s…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Something Borrowed, Everything Gained: Changing Lives One Dress at a Time
Moshe welcomes Rivki Rosenthal and Aviva Breda, the founders of the Teaneck Gown Gemach, Something Borrowed, for a deep dive into their inspiring journey. Hear…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Pregnancy Loss, Grief and Hope: A Conversation with Reva Judas
Moshe welcomes Reva Judas, founder of NechamaComfort, where she shares the heartbreaking story that led her to create a global support network for families…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Father’s Day Special: Education, Basketball and Family Bonds
Moshe welcomes a special guest, his youngest (and tallest) son, Eyal, for this Father’s Day special episode. They discuss the changes in yeshiva education from…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
The Surprising Truth About Rabbinic Life in Israel
Moshe welcomes Rabbi Chaim Strauchler and Rabbi David Fine for a powerful conversation on the growing divide between American and Israeli Jewry. They explore…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Can Yitz Stern Flip the Script in District 37? Fighting Antisemitism and Inclusive Leadership
Moshe welcomes Yitz Stern to talk about his current run for the New Jersey General Assembly in District 37. Teamed with Assembly candidate Rosemary Hernandez…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Maury Litwack: On Voting Without Kvetching
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Maury Litwack for his second interview on the Pitch Meeting, this time to speak about his recently founded nonpartisan…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
OIC - World Mizrachi: On a Coalition for the Jewish Future
Moshe welcomes Chana Shields and Mark Levenson to talk about the Orthodox Israel Coalition (OIC) - Mizrachi, the slate representing the religious Zionist…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Rabbi David Stav: On Building Inclusivity for All Israelis
Moshe welcomes Rabbi David Stav, founder of Tzohar, which aims to provide religious services and create dialogue with the broader Israeli population. Rabbi…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Rabbi Jeff Seidel: Creating Kiruv in the Holy Land
Moshe welcomes Rabbi Jeff Seidel, known best for his kiruv work with Jewish students throughout Israel. Rabbi Seidel shares why he chose this line of work and…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Doni Schwartz: Planning for Pesach with PassoverListings.com
Moshe welcomes Doni Schwartz, co-founder and CSO of PassoverListings.com, the premium online destination for planning your Pesach. Doni discusses how Passover…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Ozer Herzog: Taking a Stand With Project SARAH
Moshe welcomes Ozer Herzog, executive director of Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Clifton Passaic, to talk about Project SARAH and the fight against domestic…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Shani Seidman: On the Magic of Manischewitz
Elizabeth and Channa welcome Shani Seidman of Manischewitz, who came bearing lots of goodies for Chanukah and year-round! Shani talks about the Manischewitz…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Lior Arussy: On Authoring Your Own Story
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Lior Arussy, a leading corporate visionary and author of "Dare to Author! Take Charge of the Narrative of Your Life," the latest in…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Rabbi Avi Berman: On Being Present in Eretz Yisrael
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Rabbi Avi Berman, executive director of the Orthodox Union's Israel Center located in Jerusalem. Rabbi Berman discusses the need…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Shabbos Kestenbaum
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Harvard University master's student and the lead plaintiff against the school alleging antisemitism. Shabbos…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Shay Kallach: On Netsach Israel's Mission to Restore Zionism
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Shay Kallach, the founder and director of Netsach Israel. The grassroots movement is focused on a Zionist revival in the state of…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Sheriff Anthony Cureton: On the Safety and Security of Bergen County
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, a lifelong local dedicated to serving and protecting the community. Sheriff Cureton…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Councilmembers Schwartz and Orgen: On the Upcoming Teaneck Elections
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Teaneck town councilmembers Mark (Mendy) Schwartz and Karen Orgen to talk about the upcoming township elections and all of the hot…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Consul General Ofir Akunis: On the Role of Americans in Israel Advocacy
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Ofir Akunis, the Consul General of Israel in New York, to speak about the challenges Jewish communities face worldwide and how to…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Voices for Israel: On the Chant Challenge Harnessing the Power of Community
Moshe welcomes Chanan Vogel, one of the minds behind the The Jewish Link's Voices for Israel Chant Challenge, the ongoing community competition for best new…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Rabbi Dovid Gottlieb: On Tzalash and the Spiritual Protection of the IDF
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Rabbi Dovid Gottlieb, managing director of Israeli nonprofit Tzalash, the organization supporting religious soldiers in the IDF…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Rabbi Menachem Bombach: On Creating Change for the Charedi World
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Rabbi Menachem Bombach, an educator who is revolutionizing the school system for Charedim in Israel with the Netzach Educational…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
BCJAC: On Advocating for the Jewish Community in Bergen County
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome two key members of the Bergen County Jewish Action Committee (BCJAC), Chana Shields and Emma Horowitz, to talk about the ongoing…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
J-Sketch: On Finding Humor in the Frum World
Moshe welcomes J-Sketch, the sensational sketch comedy trio bringing laughs to the frum world. Ami Kozak, Eli Leibowicz and Mikey Greenblatt discuss their…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Dalton Winery: On Supporting Israel and Enjoying Wines
Ahead of the annual Jewish Link Wine Guide, Elizabeth welcomes Alex Haruni, CEO of Dalton Winery, along with winemaker Guy Eshel, to taste some wines and…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
SINAI: On Bridging the Gap with Maor High School
Elizabeth welcomes two members of the SINAI team to speak about Maor High School, a division of SINAI Schools which serves college-bound students and a…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Rabbi Daniel Fridman: On the Mission to Create Achdut
Moshe and Elizabeth welcome Rabbi Daniel Fridman to kick off season two of the podcast! Rabbi Fridman, who leads The Jewish Center of Teaneck and is the S'gan…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Congressman Josh Gottheimer: On Speaking Up for our Community
Moshe welcomes Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ 5th District) to speak about his work in Congress as the Jewish community in the United States faces rising…
- The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Michael Feldstein: On Meeting in the Middle
Moshe welcomes Michael Feldstein, long-time columnist for The Jewish Link and author of the new book "Meet Me in the Middle," in which he compiled his most…