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Rabbi Debra Bennet on Jewish Community, the Ethics of Belonging, and Building Inclusive “Third Spaces” at a JCC
Rabbi Debra Bennet is the Director of Jewish Life & Learning at the Mid Island Y JCC in Plainview, NY. Ordained in 2007, she has served as Rabbi Educator at Temple Beth Torah in Melville and Associate Rabbi at Temple Chaverim in Plainview, where she developed programs to engage teens and strengthen the Jewish community. Rabbi Bennet focuses on the ethics and practice of belonging, fostering dialogue across differences, navigating pastoral and communal challenges, and creating inclusive, connected communities in synagogues, schools, and Jewish organizations.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsenabout a month ago in Interview
William Dempsey: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health, Safety, and Resilience
William Dempsey, LICSW, is a Boston-based clinical social worker and LGBTQ+ mental-health advocate. He founded Heads Held High Counselling, a virtual, gender-affirming group practice serving Massachusetts and Illinois, where he and his team support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and gender dysphoria. Clinically, Dempsey integrates EMDR, CBT, IFS, and expressive modalities, with a focus on accessible, equity-minded care. Beyond the clinic, he serves on the board of Drag Story Hour, helping expand inclusive literacy programming and resisting censorship pressures. His public scholarship and media appearances foreground compassionate, evidence-based practice and the lived realities of queer communities across North America.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsenabout a month ago in Interview
Elena Sabry on Outages, Survival, and Human Dignity: Life in Kyiv Under Winter Strikes
Elena Sabry is a Ukrainian-American executive career coach at Career Academy, based in Las Vegas. With family in Kyiv and constant contact with friends and colleagues in Ukraine, she follows the war's daily realities through Ukrainian news, social media, and direct conversations. Sabry previously worked in Kyiv hospitality, including at the InterContinental Kyiv, and has lived abroad in the United Arab Emirates, sharpening her perspective on language, culture, and migration. Shaped by early economic hardship after her father died in 1992, she now helps clients build resilient careers and supports Ukrainian communities through advocacy, practical guidance, and storytelling during prolonged crises.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsenabout a month ago in Interview
Nice Genes Podcast On Genomics
Some independent podcasts are sponsored by organizations that strive to make the world a better place. Genome British Columbia (BC) is one of them. Genome BC applies the power of genomics to solve pressing societal, environmental, and economic challenges in the areas of human health, agriculture, forestry, mining, environment, energy, and fisheries. They do this by: Investing in world-class research and managing complex translation and innovation projects.
By Frank Racioppiabout a month ago in Interview
Mercury Network Expands True-Crime Podcasts
Mercury Podcasts is attempting to reframe the role of independent podcasts in podcasting. Rather than being neglected stepchildren, Liam Heffernan, Mercury's founder, is building a foundation that actively seeks out and includes indie shows in podcast networks.
By Frank Racioppiabout a month ago in Interview
Is This the Rights' Fight? Wrong Turn on Right 5: Charlie Kirk Case, Prosecutor Disqualification, and Israel Debate
Irina Tsukerman is a human rights and national security attorney based in New York and Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in National and Intercultural Studies and Middle East Studies from Fordham University in 2006, followed by a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law in 2009. She operates a boutique national security law practice. She serves as President of Scarab Rising, Inc., a media and security strategic advisory firm. Additionally, she is the Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Outsider, which focuses on foreign policy, geopolitics, security, and human rights. She is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association’s Energy, Environment, and Science and Technology Sections, where she serves as Program Vice Chair in the Oil and Gas Committee. She is also a member of the New York City Bar Association. She serves on the Middle East and North Africa Affairs Committee and affiliates with the Foreign and Comparative Law Committee.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsenabout a month ago in Interview
Urban Designer Sakshi Nanda Discusses Her Roots and the Inspiration Behind Her Work
Urban designer Sakshi Nanda carries a unique perspective when it comes to city planning. Having grown up in the vibrant, densely populated streets of Mumbai her views have been honed by her experiences in the sprawling city of Atlanta and planned city of Portland. During her formative years, Nanda witnessed the transformative power of efficient public transportation through Mumbai’s famed local train system, and now, in her professional life, she strives to recreate that sense of a connected, sustainable community.
By Lisa Rosenbergabout a month ago in Interview
Inside Oprah Winfrey’s Anti-Aging Lifestyle: How She Slows Time Through Habits, Not Age
There’s a certain stillness to Oprah Winfrey that people notice before they ever comment on how she looks. A steadiness. A calm authority that doesn’t rush to fill silence. When conversations turn to aging, this is usually where they land—not on numbers, not on years, but on presence.
By Darryl Hudsonabout a month ago in Interview
Keep The Flame Alive Podcast
In the last several Olympics (Winter and Summer), corporate media have added podcasting to their toolbox for broadcasting about the Olympics. Peacock has an Olympics podcast, but the platform hosted Olympic-themed content and podcasts during the 2024 Paris Games, like In the Village with Elizabeth Beisel and Watch with Alex Cooper, while NBC also had shows like The Podium, featuring athlete interviews and behind-the-scenes looks, all tied to the Olympic experience on Peacock, which served as the exclusive streaming home for live coverage.
By Frank Racioppiabout a month ago in Interview
Why Enzo Zelocchi Is Gaining Attention in Today’s Film Landscape
The modern film industry is more crowded and competitive than ever. With streaming platforms expanding globally and audiences exposed to an endless flow of new content, standing out as an actor requires more than visibility alone. It demands substance, adaptability, and a clear professional identity. Enzo Zelocchi is increasingly gaining attention within this landscape because his career reflects these exact qualities—earning notice not through noise, but through consistency and intent.
By Brian Smithabout a month ago in Interview
