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

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Lesley Kaplan, a business strategy, branding and goal-achieving coach, who is also the author of “Small Business Success Toolbox & Guide.”

Drawing from several decades’ experience running her own successful businesses (product and service) Lesley defines and explains the importance of having a U.S.P. (unique selling proposition); a concise explanatory “elevator pitch;” a concept called “creating a buyer or customer persona;” and a prioritizing time management technique called “Eat That Frog.”
Lesley downloads loads more practical insights in this interview, so get ready to build your biz!

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Show notes:

Featured author interview: Lesley Kaplan author of “Small Business Success Toolbox & Guide”

To Purchase “Small Business Success Toolbox & Guide” 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/
                                                                                                                                                                      
Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

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Lesley Kaplan and the Small Business Success Toolbox & Guide

On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Rabbi Nachman Seltzer, a bestselling author of well over fifty (!) books, many of which are biographies, novels, collections of inspirational stories, and books about Jewish history.

Rabbi Seltzer’s most recently-published books is called “Miracles, Missiles and Mesiras Nefesh,” which explores the war that began on October 7th, on what should have been one of the most joyous days of the year, Simchas Torah – which that year also fell on Shabbat.

Through riveting stories and unforgettable behind-the-scenes reports, Rabbi Seltzer’s book has it all: tragedy, hope, heroism, and military miracles.

PART TWO of Heather’s interview with Rabbi Seltzer is featured in the next episode of “613 Books” podcast!

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Show Notes: 
Featured Guest: Rabbi Nachman Seltzer

Featured Book: Miracles, Missiles and Mesiras Nefesh

Link to purchase on Artscroll’s website https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422643204.html

Link to purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-NefeshThe-Heartbreak-Miraculous-Operations/dp/1422643204

Contact Rabbi Nachman Seltzer: nachmanseltzer@gmail.com

Binyamin Airley zt”l was killed in action in Gaza, during the “Swords of Iron” War in November 2023. He was 21 years old when he made the ultimate sacrifice.

Beit Binyamin is a beautiful retreat center in the heart of the holy city of Tzfat, named to perpetuate the memory of Binyamin Airley z”l.

Visit the Beit Binyamin website for more info: https://beitbinyamin.org/#

Rabbi Nachman Seltzer and his book Miracles, Missiles and Mesiras Nefesh Part One

This episode of “613 Books” podcast is PART TWO of producer Heather Dean’s interview with Rabbi Nachman Seltzer. He is the bestselling author of well over fifty books, many of which are biographies, novels, collections of inspirational stories, and books about Jewish history.

Rabbi Seltzer’s most recently-published books is called “Missiles, Miracles and Mesiras Nefesh,” which explores the war that began on October 7th, on what should have been one of the most joyous days of the year, Simchat Torah – which that year also fell on Shabbat.

Through riveting stories and unforgettable behind-the-scenes reports, Rabbi Seltzer’s book has it all: tragedy, hope, heroism, and military miracles.

THIS EPISODE focuses on:

· The rise and fall of the notorious “Butcher of Khan Yunis” Yahiya Sinwar, y-sh"u

· Rabbi Seltzer’s reflections being a young writer

· How long it takes to write each book

· Ideas for creative writing –song lyrics included - come from Hashem

· The Jewish spark of Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, and Ben & Jerry

· His opinions about Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) as a writer’s tool

· And more!

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Show notes:
Featured Guest: Rabbi Nachman Seltzer

Featured Book: Missiles, Miracles and Mesiras Nefesh.

Link to purchase on Artscroll’s website https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422643204.html

Link to purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-.The-Heartbreak-Miraculous-Operations/dp/1422643204

Contact Rabbi Nachman Seltzer: NachmanSeltzer@gmail.com

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Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

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

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Rabbi Nachman Seltzer and his book Missiles, Miracles and Mesiras Nefesh Part Two

On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Rabbi Irwin Katsof, whose most recently-published book is called “Living Dangerously: My Struggle to Get Rich without Losing My Soul.”

Rabbi Irwin Katsof thought had everything figured out by the time he was 35. He was driven by an insatiable hunger for financial success and tired of watching from the sidelines as others built empires, so he made a dangerous decision: to infiltrate the world of ultra-high-net-worth donors, global diplomats, and power brokers who shape our world behind closed doors.

What began as an ambitious quest to master the art of wealth-building quickly spiraled into something more treacherous. Eventually, the very ambition that propelled him forward began tearing his life apart. He eventually arrived at the crossroads that would define everything: a moment when the path to unimaginable wealth lay before him, requiring only that he abandon the values that had shaped his entire identity. Sell out-or surrender to a purpose he'd nearly lost touch with.

It’s what happens when faith collides with the relentless pursuit of more-and what emerges when a man finally learns that the most valuable currency isn't money: It's integrity!

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Show Notes:

Featured Guest: Rabbi Irwin Katsof

Featured Book: Living Dangerously: My Struggle to Get Rich without Losing My Soul

Link to purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Dangerously-Struggle-Without-Losing/dp/1957466154

Contact Rabbi Irwin Katsof: irwin@katsof.com

Visit Rabbi Katsof’s Website: irwinkatsof.com

Chat GPT A.I. tool Living Dangerously, The Companion: https://livingdangerously-thecompanion.com/

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Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

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

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Rabbi Irwin Katsof and his book Living Dangerously

On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Miriam Walfish, whose most recently-published book is called “Bubby Karp and the Mystery at Ponderosa Pines.”

When the main character, ‘Bubby Karp,’ agrees to fill in for the cook at Ponderosa Pines, she expects a fun-filled winter break with her grandchildren. Instead, they encounter disturbing nighttime noises, confusing clues, and suspicious strangers.

They soon realize there are many secrets hiding in the snow-covered pines. Will Bubby Karp be able to figure everything out with the help of her quick-thinking grandchildren and newfound friends? Or will the mystery of Ponderosa Pines remain buried in the snow?

This book for young readers is a treat for anyone who likes a good mystery – including this podcast’s host!

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Show Notes: 
Featured Guest: Miriam Walfish

Featured Book: “Bubby Karp and the Mystery at Ponderosa Pines”

Link to purchase on publisher Judaica Press’ website: https://judaicapress.com/collections/walfish-miriam/products/bubby-karp-and-the-mystery-at-ponderosa-pines

Link to purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bubby-Karp-Mystery-Ponderosa-Pines/dp/1607634236

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Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

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

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Miriam Walfish and her book Bubby Karp and the Mystery at Ponderosa Pines

On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Rivkah Lambert Adler, a writer, book reviewer and adult educator whose most recently-published book is called “Adrift Among the Nations: Between Christianity and Torah.”

This is a book about leaving Jesus by Dr. Adler who is a journalist, an educator, and an Orthodox Jew. In this interview she speaks about writing this book specifically, and her many years of researching this topic in general. She speaks about what this book is, what it’s not, and for whom it’s written.

Through stories of former Christians, “Adrift Among the Nations” presents a deeply personal look at the emotional, spiritual, intellectual, interpersonal and communal challenges many Christians face when they separate from Jesus.

IMPORTANT: This book is not an argument for why a Christian should part from Jesus and it’s certainly not a call to convert to Judaism. Rather, it’s an intimate look at the process of rethinking everything one has been taught… and coming to a completely different conclusion. 

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Show notes:
Featured Guest: Dr. Rivkah Lambert Adler

Featured Book: “Adrift Among The Nations: Between Christianity and Torah”

Email Dr. Rivkah Lambert Adler: rivkah@kotevet.com

Find her on Facebook: Rivkah Lambert Adler

Link to purchase on Amazon: “Adrift Among The Nations: Between Christianity and Torah”: https://www.amazon.com/Adrift-Among-Nations-Between-Christianity/dp/0999378988

Earlier book mentioned on this podcast:

Link to purchase on Amazon: “Ten From The Nations: Torah Awakening Among Non-Jews” https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Nations-Torah-Awakening-Non-Jews/dp/0999378902/ref=sr_1_1?crid=377PJGIO08UPK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lWCNI_OEnm0mCOqnzeSuhQ.p6eY0vTR3aVeKXnrrQHElffpineVROHl39NSJqOf_3U&dib_tag=se&keywords=Ten+From+The+Nations%3A+Torah+Awakening+Among+Non-Jews&qid=1756122173&s=digital-text&sprefix=ten+from+the+nations+torah+awakening+among+non-jews+%2Cdigital-text%2C424&sr=1-1-catcorr

Rivkah Lambert Adler and her book Adrift Among the Nations

“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.

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