Podcast

Episode 5-Sheila Caplan

Episode 5-Sheila Caplan

Sheila Caplan is a Montreal ceramic artist and active member of the Dorshei Emet community.  On this episode, Sheila shares her unique path to becoming a potter, from her time as an occupational therapist, to her first experience with clay, to taking on her passion […]

Episode 4-Peter Margo

Episode 4-Peter Margo

“Gam zu l’tova. This too is for the good.” – Nachum Ish Gamzu, Talmud, Taanit On Episode 4 of A Jewish Life, I interview Peter Margo.  Peter has a long and fascinating journey.  He was born in Germany in 1930, just a few years before […]

Episode 3-Ruth Block

Episode 3-Ruth Block

“With age comes wisdom, and length of days brings understanding.” – Job 12:12 Ruth Block recently celebrated her 100th birthday, and she is still going strong. In this episode, Ruth will share her long journey from a small town in Poland to her time her […]

Episode 2-Shara Rosen

Episode 2-Shara Rosen

Join us as we hear the Jewish journey of Shara Rosen, activist and proud member of the Montreal Jewish community.  She will share her thoughts on identity and social justice, as we explore how we can best create a proud, active and diverse Jewish community. […]

Episode 1-Jack Wolofsky

Episode 1-Jack Wolofsky

Welcome to the first episode of A Jewish Life!  On this first episode we introduce you to our podcast series, and describe our goals for the program.  Rabbi Boris interviews Jack Wolofsky, a life-long Montrealer, theologian and activist about his upbringing and role in the […]