Podcasts by Schmoozer (Audio Edition)

Interview with Teenage Author Christopher Huh from 2013-05-22T11:01:01

Aaron Herman spoke with teenage author Christopher Huh about his new graphic novel Keeping My Hope. Christopher started writing Keeping My Hope when he was 13 years old. It took him about a year an...

Israeli Start Up Alley at Techcrunch Disrupt NYC from 2013-05-08T11:00:11

Each year the best and brightest showcase their new innovations at Techcrunch Disrupt. Aaron Herman attended Techcrunch Disrupt NY and spoke with Israeli entrepreneurs‎ about their new ventures.

Big Bad Wolves from 2013-05-01T11:00

Aaron Herman attended the Tribeca Film Festival and spoke with the directors and cast of the new Israeli revenge film “Big Bad Wolves” What would you do if A vigilante cop and a vengeful father cap...

The Brass Teapot from 2013-04-24T11:00:18

Aaron Herman speaks with Ramaa Mosley Director of The Brass Teapot. John and Alice live in small-town America—20s, married, very much in love, and broke. Once voted “most likely to succeed,” Alice ...

Recovering Holocaust Judaica from 2013-04-10T11:00:21

Did you know that there are thousands of stolen Judaica from Jews in the holocaust being sold in flee markets around Germany and Europe? Aaron Herman spoke with Bill Frankel Director of the new org...

No Place On Earth from 2013-03-27T11:00:39

How did Jews survive the holocaust? Some were hidden others found innovative ways to hide from the Nazi’s Aaron Herman Speaks with Director Jane Tobias and Caver Chris Nicola about the new movie No...

Here I Learned To Love from 2013-03-13T11:00:39

Aaron Herman speaks with Avi Angel Director of Here I Learned To Love. Two brothers, three mothers, a saga during the Second World War, shrouded in fog for almost six decades, the unique emotional ...

Hava Nagila (The Movie) from 2013-03-06T12:00:44

Where did the Hava Nagila come from? Aaron Herman spoke with Director Roberta Grossman about her new movie Hava Nagila (The Movie) .It is instantly recognizable — musical shorthand for anything Jew...

Purim Fun from 2013-02-27T12:00:32

Aaron Herman spoke to Tony Biancha, owner of Halloween Adventure in downtown Manhattan, about his store’s second busiest season — Purim.

Shoah Foundation Institute from 2013-02-20T12:00:55

Aaron Herman speaks with Paul Debevec of the USC Institute for Creative Technologies about their partnership with the USC Shoah Foundation Institute to create holograms of holocaust survivors telli...

The Kosher Food and Wine Experience from 2013-02-13T15:00:28

Aaron Herman took part in the Kosher Food&Wine Experience and got a first hand look into some incredible wines, liqueurs and kosher food.

Hebrew Hammer Vs. Hitler from 2013-02-06T12:00:07

How do you fund your big ideas? Aaron Herman spoke to writer/director Jonathan Kesselman about his successful crowd funding campaign on Jewcer to green light Hebrew Hammer VS Hitler. Hebrew Hammer ...

Suskind from 2013-01-30T12:00:37

Aaron Herman takes a look at the new film Suskind. Set in Amsterdam during the German occupation of the Netherlands a group of people, including the Jewish Walter Süskind try to help children esca...

Interview with Elad Kabilio from 2013-01-23T12:00:08

How do you become a cellist? Aaron Herman spoke with Elad Kabilio about his music and the American Israel Cultural Foundation/ Keren Sharett.

The Jerusalem House from 2013-01-16T12:00:53

This week, Aaron Herman looks at The Jerusalem House in the Old City of Jerusalem. So you finished your Israel program and looking for a place to stay and continue your Israel adventure? Aaron Herm...

From Linked Out to LinkedIn with Lavie Margolin from 2013-01-09T12:01:07

How do your harness the power of social media when looking for a job? Aaron Herman spoke with Lavie Margolin about job searching and his new book From Linked Out to LinkedIn. From Linked Out to Lin...

Innovation Road Show from 2012-12-26T11:00:51

How are Israeli’s so innovative? Aaron Herman attended the Innovation Road Show and got a firsthand look into the up-incoming Israeli start ups Innovation Road ShowThe Innovation Road Show was laun...

The Jewish Boy Scouts of America from 2012-12-12T12:00:22

We had the opportunity to attend Mitzvah day at the Hebrew Institute of White Plains. The Jewish Boy Scouts helped the White Plains community in sending packages to US troops abroad. The mission of...

Blended Learning at the Westchester Torah Academy from 2012-12-05T12:00

What is blended learning? How do we solve the day school crisis? We spoke with Kevin Shacknofsky, Meir Nordlicht of Westchester Torah Academy and Jeff Kiderman Executive Director of Affordable Jewi...

Rally For Israel from 2012-11-28T12:00:59

As thousands of rockets descended info Israel the New York community came out to show their love and support for Israel and the IDF. We spoke with rally participants and got an inside look into wha...

Uri L’Tzedek Interview with Rabbi Ari Weiss from 2012-11-21T12:00:09

We had the opportunity to speak with Rabbi Ari Weiss Executive Director of Uri L’Tzedek. Uri L’Tzedek is an Orthodox social justice organization guided by Torah values and dedicated to combating su...

The Henna Ceremony from 2012-11-14T12:00:10

What’s a Henna? We had an opportunity to speak with Sael Abecassis about this beautiful Moroccan tradition before one gets married. The henna is a mini wedding that showers the bride with gifts and...

Sandy’s destruction and Jewish Service from 2012-11-07T12:00:32

This week, Aaron Herman went to Long Beach, LI to see the destruction of Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy tore through the east cost leaving hundreds of thousand of people without electricity and w...

Interview with Paysach Krohn from 2012-10-17T11:01:02

How do you become a mohel? We had the opportunity to speak with Rabbi Paysach Krohn international mohel about the intricacies on the mohel process

Jewish Engagement: Interview with Jeff Seidel from 2012-09-19T11:00:19

This week, Aaron Herman spoke with Jeff Seidel.

Innovative Kosher Cooking with Doris Schechter from 2012-09-12T10:00:28

This week, Aaron Herman spoke to Doris Schschter, author and owner of My Most Favorite Food. Rosh Hashanah is a time for families to come together and eat. Sometimes its hard to find the perfect di...

Dogs from 2012-08-29T10:00:45

This week, Aaron Herman spoke to the writers of the Israeli play Dogs.

New York International Gift Show from 2012-08-22T10:01:09

This week, Aaron Herman went to the New York International Gift Fair at the Javitz Center in New York City. We had the opportunity to attend the NY Intentional Gift Fair and good a first look into ...

FreshBiz from 2012-08-15T10:00:43

This week, Aaron Herman sat down with Simcha Cluck, the Senior Facilitator at FreshBiz.

The NU Campaign from 2012-08-08T10:00:58

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to talk to David Kramer, the Founder of Nu. For more information about NU, visit http://NUCampaign.org.

The Schmoozer Interviews Sandy Cardin from 2012-07-25T10:00:40

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to chat with Sandy Cardin, the President of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Foundation. How do you build organizations and get funding to sustain projec...

Interview with Dan Wolman of GEI ONI from 2012-07-18T10:00:42

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to speak with Director Dan Wolman about his film GEI ONI.

Moishe House from 2012-07-11T10:00:12

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to speak with Oren Kashi, who is a member of Moishe House.

How do you build community? We had the opportunity to speak to Oren Kashi member of Mois...

CEA Line Show from 2012-07-04T10:00:56

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to attend the CEA Line Show to see the newest technology coming out now. The holidays are just around the corner and we got a first hand look at the newe...

PresenTense NYC Launch Night from 2012-06-27T10:00:47

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to attend the PresenTense Launch Event in New York. We had the opportunity to attend Presentense Launch Night NYC. We spoke with some young social entrep...

JICNY Gala from 2012-06-20T10:00:26

his week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to attend the JICNY Gala in New York City.

The Jewish Futures Conference from 2012-06-13T10:00:19

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to attend the Jewish Futures Conference As technology evolves so does the way we learn and connect. We had the opportunity to attend the Jewish Futures C...

Hillel’s Renaissance Award Annual Gala from 2012-06-06T10:00:57

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to attend Hillel’s Renaissance Award Annual Gala honoring Randall R. Kaplan and Kathy E. Manning. He spoke with the honorees, Wayne Firestone and Hillel ...

Avodah: The Jewish Service Corps from 2012-05-30T10:00:51

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to attend Avodah’s Partners In Justice event, and had an opportunity to speak with a number of people involved in the program. We had the opportunity to ...

Tech Crunch Disrupt New York Israeli Innovation from 2012-05-23T16:00

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to talk to attend Tech Crunch Disrupt New York, and speak with a number of Israeli tech start-ups who have new and revolutionary tech products. Israel is...

Old Jews Telling Jokes…On Broadway from 2012-05-16T10:00:10

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to talk to Sam Hoffman, the Producer and Creator of Old Jews Telling Jokes. Old Jews Telling Jokes was born in an empty storefront in Highland Park, New ...

Dolphin Boy from 2012-05-09T10:01:04

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to interview Yonatan Nir, the co-writer and co-director of the new film Dolphin Boy.

Dor Chadash Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration at BB Kings In NYC from 2012-05-02T10:00:52

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to celebrate Yon Ha’Atzmaut with Dor Chadash at BB Kings in New York Ciity.

New York Tech Day: Thirty Second Pitches from 2012-04-25T10:01:01

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to visit New York Tech Day. NY Tech Day is a “science fair” for tech startups to showcase their companies to the public, investors and press. Many of the...

Natan/Birthright Israel Grants for Innovation from 2012-04-18T10:00:51

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to speak to Felicia Herman of Natan and Emily Comisar from Birthright Israel Next What does it take to be a social entrepreneur? Once you have an “innova...

Reuniting The Rubins from 2012-04-11T10:00:48

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to speak to the writer and director of “Reuniting the Rubins.”

The 6th Annual Manischewitz Cook-Off from 2012-04-04T10:00:55

This week, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman had the opportunity to attend the 6th Annual Manischewitz Cook Off with Celebrity Chef Claire Robinson at the JCC of Manhattan.

Children w/Special Needs and the Jewish Community: A Conversation with Jodi and Gavin Samuels from 2012-03-28T10:00:45

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to sit down with Jodi and Gavin Samuels. They have become activists in the fight to make Jewish Education available to children with Special Needs. As pa...

Camp Ramah Nyack 50th Anniversary Event from 2012-03-21T10:01:34

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to attend the 50th Anniversary of Camp Ramah Nyack. Ramah Day Camp in Nyack’s 50th Anniversary Gala was a magical evening with over 300 guests in attenda...

Jewish Week Grand Wine Tasting from 2012-03-14T10:01:02

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to attend the Jewish Week Grand Wine Tasting at City Winery. Wine is critical part of passover. You need to have 4 cups of wine during your seder and the...

Jewish Apps: A Conversation with Rusty Brick from 2012-03-07T11:00:13

This week, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman took the time to meet with the app developers from Rusty Brick. He has the opportunity to discuss the ways in which mobile technology has entered the educationa...

Kosher Meals On-The-Go: La Briute from 2012-02-29T15:05:34

This week, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman was on vacation. But that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have a new episode for us. Insteard, Aaron gave us a look at what to do when you are on a vacation where ...

Jewish Week Grand Wine Tasting Competition- Behind the Scenes from 2012-02-22T11:00:27

This week, Aaron Heman had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Jewish Week Grand Wine Tasting Competition. In this episode, he explored what it takes to be a judge in a wine competition?...

Kosher Food and Wine Expo from 2012-02-15T11:00:44

This week, Aaron Heman had the opportunity to attend the ultimate kiddush. He had the opportunity to attend the 2012 Kosher Food and Wine Experience at Chelsea Piers. Hundreds of Jews from around t...

Advancing Jewish Professionals from 2012-02-08T11:00:12

This week, Aaron Heman had the opportunity to attend the Advancing Jewish Professionals New York City  where Alisha Goodman, Executive Director of The Jewish Lens and AJP founder facilitated an eng...

Masa Israel Journey and 3GNY: WEDU Showcase from 2012-02-01T15:30:09

This week, Aaron Heman had the opportunity to attend the Masa Israel Journey and 3GNY: WEDU Showcase at the Hummus Place in NYC.

Pledges of Jewish Allegiance from 2012-01-25T11:01

In this episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman had the opportunity to speak with Dr. David Ellenson and Dr. Daniel Gordis about their new book Pledges of Jewish Alleglance:Conversion,Law and Policy-Mak...

Follow Me: The Jonathan Netanyahu Story from 2012-01-18T11:00:01

In this episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman sat down with the Producers of Follow Me The Jonathan Netanyahu Story at it’s premier a the New York Jewish Film Festival.

Birthright Israel Alumni Bar and Bat Mitzvah Celebration from 2012-01-11T11:01:09

In this episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman talks to the people involved in the Birthright Israel Alumni Bar and Bat Mitzvah Celebration program. Birthright Israel Alumuni community gives individual...

The Jewish New Teachers Project from 2012-01-04T11:00:52

In this episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman talks to a number of people involved in the Jewish New Teachers Project. The Jewish New Teacher Project (JNTP) is dedicated to improving student learning ...

Episode Twenty Two: Dveykus from 2011-12-28T11:00:21

In this episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman talks to the creator of Dveykus, the Semitic Keffiyeh.

Episode Twenty One: 3rd Day Of Chanukkah, Repentance with Jack Abramoff from 2011-12-23T14:15:09

In this episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman lights the candles for Chanukkah and then interviews Jack Abramoff and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. In a stunning fall from public grace, Jack Abramoff went fro...

Episode Twenty: 2nd Day of Chanukkah, Maccabeats Live Singing Candlelight from 2011-12-22T13:00:28

In this episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman attended a live performance by the Maccabeats in honor of Chanukkah.

Episode Nineteen: 1st Day of Chanukkah, J-Care Holiday Package Delivery from 2011-12-21T11:00:08

In this episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman attended the Shaare Zedek Medical Center Gala Event in New York City. In celebration of Hanukkah we light the menorah together and give back to the commun...

Episode Eighteen: Shaare Zedek Medical Center Gala from 2011-12-14T11:00:53

In this episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman attended the Shaare Zedek Medical Center Gala Event in New York City. For more than a century, in Jerusalem, a 500-bed facility located in the center of t...

Episode Seventeen: Friends of the Israeli Defense Force Event from 2011-12-07T11:00:42

In this episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman attended the Friends of The Israeli Defense Force event in New York City.

Episode Sixteen: Chabbad’s Children of Chernobyl from 2011-11-30T11:00:57

In this episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman attended Chabbad’s Children of Chernobyl Event.

Episode Fifteen: AJWS Global Circle from 2011-11-23T11:00:41

In this epsidode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman attended the AJWS Global Circle Event. AJWS is the only Jewish organization working to promote human rights through grassroots development in the most ma...

Episode Fourteen: Beit Issie Shapiro from 2011-11-16T11:00:38

In this episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman talks to the attendees of the Beit Issie Shapiro Event in Manhattan. During this episode, Aaron spoke with: •Dr. Ruth Westheimer •Alicia Post•Ruvan Cohen ...

Episode Thirteen: Jewish Heart for Africa from 2011-11-09T11:00:11

In this epsidode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman talks to a number of people at the Jewish Hearts for Israel event in New York City.

Episode Twelve: PaEel Event On Dating and Relationships from 2011-11-02T10:00:46

In this epsidode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman visits an event sponsored by Paeel that related to dating and relationships.

Episode Eleven: PresenTense Idea Slam from 2011-10-26T13:45:30

In this epsidode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman visits the PresenTense Idea Slam. Aaron watches and explores the ways inwhich brainstorming can help create innovation.

Episode Ten: Innovative Sukkahs from 2011-10-19T14:51:45

As we approach the end of the holiday of Sukkot, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman hits the streets of New York to look at a few innovative ideas for Sukkahs. Aaron shows us the first sukkah (booth) he has...

Episode Nine: Occupy Sukkot from 2011-10-18T13:15:05

his week Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman returns to Occupy Wall Street to talk to Daniel Siradsky who created the Occupy Judaism project as part of Occupy Wall Street.

Episode Eight: Lulav and Etrog from 2011-10-11T15:30:46

As the holiday of Sukkot upon us, host Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman spoke with a vendor to find out more about the shortage of Lulavim this year due to the instability in Egypt and many other Lulavim ...

Episode Seven: Occupy Wall Street Kol Nidre Services from 2011-10-07T18:00:40

Join Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman in this weeks special addition of Schmoozer as he talks to Daniel Sieradski, the Social Change Agent behind the Kol Nidre Services at Occupy Wall Street.

Episode Six: The Mentalizer, Ehud Segev from 2011-10-05T19:00:45

Join Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman this week as he takes a moment and interviews Ehud Segev “The Mentalizer”.

Episode Five: 50/50 Premier from 2011-09-28T12:45

Join Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman this week at the Red Carpet Premier of 50/50 the new film staring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen. In this episode, Aaron gets a chance to talk to star Gordon-Lev...

Episode Four: Paul Giamatti from 2011-09-21T12:00:47

In this weeks episode, Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman sat down with actor Paul Giamatti to discuss Barney’s Version.

Episode Three: The Groggers from 2011-09-14T13:30:48

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to sit down with Jewish pop-punk band The Groggers.

Episode Two: The Future of Jewish Nonprofit Summit from 2011-09-08T17:35:37

Join Aaron Herman as he talks to people at The Future of Jewish Nonprofit Summit

Episode One: Our Idiot Brother from 2011-09-08T13:00

We sat dow with Director Jesse Peretz and Writer Evgenia Peretz to get an inside look at Our Idiot Brother.