The People of the Book love books! Our tradition is based on the holiest book of all, The Torah. We avid readers go for a variety of other books as well, and on the “613 Books” podcast, we spotlight a different author every week in an interview hosted by veteran broadcast and podcast producer Heather Dean. Also in every episode, we are checking in with a variety of notable people who tell us what is on their own reading table!

If you love to read or write books geared to Jewish readers, this podcast is for you!

613 Books Podcast

Joining Heather Dean on this special episode of “613 Books” podcast is Chanale Fellig-Harrel, the acclaimed singer, songwriter and popular podcast host of “The Weekly Squeeze with Chanale.” Chanale is on board to talk about the books our children read at home.

Chanale discusses her longtime love of reading and the high value she puts on reading books with her own children (despite parental exhaustions), offering up books with a compelling message and lovely to

The conversation also touches on the impact of the scandal surrounding famed author and therapist Chaim Walder; how it affected parents, children, and the Jewish literary world.

Show Notes:
Featured Guest: Chanale Fellig-Harrel

Visit Chanale’s website: https://chanalemusic.com/

Listen to the podcast “The Weekly Squeeze with Chanale”
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0g2vRgdVQQlCIdRoznT0TF

On Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-squeeze-with-chanale/id1614568206

On Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Weekly-Squeeze-With-Chanale-Podcast/B09VNQ77B1

Some of Chanale's favorite books for Jewish children:
Author Ellen Emerman
Is it Shabbos Yet?  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1447890.Is_It_Shabbos_Yet_?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=XPGTfKJmcf&rank=1

Author Dina Rosenfeld
The Little Girl Named Miriam: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5449824-a-little-girl-named-miriam

Kind Little Rivka: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2143460.Kind_Little_Rivka

Little Boy Named Avram: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/506670.Little_Boy_Named_Avram

David the Little Shepherd: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2143458.David_the_Little_Shepherd

The Very Best Place for a Penny: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4570232-the-very-best-place-for-a-penny

Yaffa Ganz
Mimi and Simi:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13553426-the-story-of-mimi-and-simi?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_13

The Little Old Lady Who Couldn’t Fall Asleep: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1284416.The_Little_Old_Lady_Who_Couldn_t_Fall_Asleep?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_44
 
Where Are You Hashem?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1284352.Where_Are_You_Hashem_

Who Knows One?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2993139-who-knows-one-a-book-of-jewish-numbers

Safta Simcha: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1447885.Savta_Simcha_and_the_Incredible_Shabbos_Bag?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_12

Aydel Lebovics
The Teeny Tiny Yarmulka: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3518126-the-teeny-tiny-yarmulka?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_23

The Wind in the Sukkah
Artscroll
The Elegant Little Lie

Bracha Goetz
What Do You See (Entire Series of Books)
Let’s Stay Safe: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19836501-let-s-stay-safe?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=dF5WMBX3tn&rank=11


Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo:  https://michaeldoniger.com/

Chanale Talks about the Books Our Children Read at Home

Imaginative images, lessons and jokes (!) are some of the ways author and workshop presenter Sari Kopitnikoff celebrates every Jewish moment. And in the episode of “613 Books” podcast, host Heather Dean finds out from Sari how and why she uses humor and wisdom to create her imaginative and thoroughly Jewish content.

It will be hard for your family to pick just one from her growing collections of books, which include: Todah, Teacher!, Only Kidding!, My Davening Diary, and That Jewish Moment.

PLUS writer and photographer par excellence Sharon Marks Altshul checks in to tell us about the unique book for parents which is a departure from the pack.

Show Notes:
You can connect with Sari Kopitnikoff on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok, @thatjewishmoment.

Links to Sari’s books and lots of other educational resources are available on her website: www.thatjewishmoment.com

Sharon Marks Altshul’s Reading Table selection: “Handle with Love” by Rebbetzin Devorah Eisenbach

For details and to purchase your copy:  https://www.israelbookshoppublications.com/store/pc/Handle-with-Love-p7957.htm

You can reach Sharon Marks Altshul by email: sharon@rjstreets.com, or by going to the Real Jerusalem Streets website: http://rjstreets.com/ where you will see live Jerusalem Photo Walks or virtual tours with hundreds of images are another method used to share the old and new of Jerusalem with the world.


Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo:  https://michaeldoniger.com/

That Jewish Moment when we Thank Our Teachers and Tell Jokes with Sari Kopitnikoff

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Riva Pomerantz, the author of “Take Two.”

Riva talks about the book’s deep dive into the tumultuous shana rishona (first year of marriage) of Aryeh and Miri Kleinerman, their in-laws, and a world of secrets that crosses generations and boundaries in shalom bayis (household harmony).

*** SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! *** Exclusive to “613 Books” Podcast listeners, Menucha Publishers offers a 15% DISCOUNT on Riva Pomerantz’s book “Take 2!” Listen to this episode for details!

PLUS: Riva updates us about the offerings at her exciting venture Skill Nosh, the online learning platform that offers courses aligned with Torah observant values. Bite-size brain food; no junk!

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Show notes:

Featured Guest: Bestselling author Riva Pomerantz

Featured Book: “Take 2”

To contact Riva about writing, mentoring, speaking engagements and more, drop her a line though her website: www.RivaPomerantz.com

For content and details about Skill Nosh, visit: www.skillnosh.com

To Purchase your copy of “Take 2”: https://menuchapublishers.com/products/take-two

*** SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! *** Exclusive to “613 Books” Podcast listeners, Menucha Publishers offers a 15% DISCOUNT on Riva Pomerantz’s book “Take Two:” Just click the special Menucha Publishers’ link above) to purchase your copy of “Take Two,” and enter the discount code Riva15 at the checkout.

Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo:  https://michaeldoniger.com/

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Riva Pomerantz and her Novel Take 2

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Dr. Sara Markowitz, the co-author of “Kosher ADHD.” Among the topics they discuss are strategies for how someone with ADHD can overcome difficulties with prayer, Shabbat, Torah study, and other central aspects of Judaism.

 

“Kosher ADHD” offers a practical yet creative approach on how to transform the chaos of ADHD into a fulfilling Torah-observant lifestyle. Synthesizing Jewish insight and sensitivities with contemporary psychological theories and research, Drs. Simcha Chesner and Sara Markowitz provide all who struggle with ADHD – parents, teachers, children, adults, and therapists – with structured guidelines to empower the ADHD individual to thrive personally, and within the family, school, and community.

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Show notes:

Featured Guest: Dr. Sara Markowitz

Featured Book: “Kosher ADHD” (co-authored with Dr. Simcha Chesner)

For content and scheduling workshops on “Kosher ADHD,” visit: https://kosher-adhd.com/

For more info on Dr. Sara Markowitz: https://kosher-adhd.com/dr-sara-markowitz-clinical-psychologist/

To Purchase your copy of “Kosher ADHD” from the authors:  https://kodeshpress.com/product/kosher-adhd/

To Purchase your copy of “Kosher ADHD” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kosher-ADHD-Surviving-Thriving-Torah-Observant/dp/B0CLY8TNB8

Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo:  https://michaeldoniger.com/

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Dr. Sara Markowitz and Kosher ADHD

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is author and editor Chaya Baila Leiber, the author of “Who Wears a Yarmulke?”

This children’s book is a bright and fun read for little kids, their parents and grandparents. Meet Yudi, who is growing accustomed to wearing his first yarmulke just before his upsherin. Chaya Baila talks about the making of this book, and reveals the real-life youngster Yudi is based on.

PLUS, Chaya Baila gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how some big and small decisions are made at Menucha Publishers – a fascinating chat for book readers who may wonder about book covers and some other editorial decisions.

ALSO, author and business mentor @Lesley Kaplan tells us about the bestseller on her reading table, and why it’s her go-to for lessons on entrepreneurial and personal growth.

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Show notes:
Featured Guest: author Chaya Baila Leiber

Featured Book: “Who Wears a Yarmulke?” (Menucha Publishers)

To Purchase your copy of “Who Wears a Yarmulke?” https://menuchapublishers.com/products/who-wears-a-yarmulke

Write to Chaya Baila Leiber: cbaylieber@gmail.com
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“What’s on my Reading Table?” Contributor: Lesley Kaplan

To Purchase Lesley Kaplan’s book, “SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS TOOLBOX & GUIDE: HOW TO "BUILD & BRAND YOUR BIZ"” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/SMALL-BUSINESS-SUCCESS-TOOLBOX-GUIDE-ebook/dp/B0CH5YBD1C

To Purchase on Amazon in Paperback and E-book formats

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CTCXDC2W/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1706421929&sr=8-1

ISRAEL ORDERS - Paperback - Delivery to your door:

https://lesleykaplan.com/product/small-business-success-toolbox-guide/

Lesley’s website: https://lesleykaplan.com/

To contact Lesley through her website: https://lesleykaplan.com/lesley-kaplan-contact/

To purchase Lesley’s reading table recommendation, “Who Ate My Cheese” my Spencer Johnson, M.D.:

https://www.amazon.com/Who-Moved-My-Cheese-Mazing-ebook/dp/B004CR6AM4
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Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo:  https://michaeldoniger.com/

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Chaya Baila Leiber and her book Who Wears a Yarmulke?

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Rebbetzin Malka Kaganoff, the author of “Exploring Tehillim”

Sefer Tehillim is the source of many of our tefillos and the sefer of choice for our personal prayers. But what exactly are we saying in each perek? Sometimes the answer is not so clear.

In Exploring Tehillim Rebbetzin Malka Kaganoff offers a brief synopsis of each chapter, outlining its profound themes and messages. A must-have for all whio recite Tehillim and for those who wish to join their ranks.

ALSO, Dr. Sara Markowitz, co-author of “Kosher ADHD,” tells us about two books that are on her reading table.

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Show notes:

Featured Guest: Rebbetzin Malka Kaganoff

Featured Book: “Exploring Tehillim: An Elucidation of the Eternal Song of the Jewish Soul” (Menucha Publishers)

To Purchase your copy of “Exploring Tehillim” from Menucha Publishers’ website: https://menuchapublishers.com/products/exploring-tehillim-an-elucidation-of-the-eternal-song-of-the-jewish-soul

“What’s on my Reading Table?” Contributor: Dr. Sara Markowitz

To Purchase “Kosher ADHD” from Kodesh Press: https://kodeshpress.com/product/kosher-adhd/

To Purchase “Kosher ADHD” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kosher-ADHD-Surviving-Thriving-Torah-Observant/dp/B0CLY8TNB8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H728272QNDOW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DF5ufxIVowviv1ClXTdIHw.aMzDsn4TQZ-Am12tS7h0Y_8TuWPtKLN0PQ5JrRxao6c&dib_tag=se&keywords=Kosher+ADHD+Chesner+Markowitz&qid=1718010518&s=books&sprefix=kosher+adhd+chesner+markowit%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C246&sr=1-1

To Dr. Markowitz through her website: https://kosher-adhd.com/dr-sara-markowitz-clinical-psychologist/

To purchase Dr. Markowitz’s reading table recommendations:

“Minchas Asher” website for Rabbi Asher Weiss, שליט״א: https://minchasasher.com/about/

“Living Beautifully” by Gila Ross: from Mosaica Press https://mosaicapress.com/product/living-beautifully/

OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Living-Beautifully-meaning-timeless-wisdom/dp/1957579811

Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo:  https://michaeldoniger.com/

SUBSCRIBE to “613 Books” Podcast and discover new books every week!

Rebbetzin Malka Kaganoff and her Book Exploring Tehillim

“613 Books” podcast spotlights a different author every week in an interview hosted by veteran broadcast and podcast producer Heather Dean.  
If you love to read, or write, books geared to Jewish readers, this podcast is for you!
After her extraordinary 14-year career broadcasting celebrity interviews for MTV, E! Entertainment Television and Associated Press (AP) Radio, Heather upgraded her life and career, which is centered on Torah values.

Interested in advertising your product or service to a Jewish audience? Heather offers a fantastic 4-Episode Sponsorship Package of this podcast, For details, contact Heather Dean Productions:
http://www.heatherdeanproductions.com/new-contact/

You can buy your copy of Heather’s fascinating and inspiring memoir, "Searching for Heather Dean" on Amazon.