The Avrum Rosensweig Show

THE GREATEST BAND THAT NEVER WAS!: JEFF MESHEL (AUDIO)

Welcome to the show. Some creative people tell stories. Others build entire worlds with language — worlds that allow us to see ourselves, our history, and our moral struggles with greater clarity. Today’s guest is one of those rare builders. Jeff Meschel is a playwright, author, and lifelong student of music whose work lives at the intersection of literature, history, and the Jewish experience. Living in Israel, he writes with a perspective shaped by both the ancient pulse of Jewish civilization and the urgent complexities of modern life in the Jewish state. His work spans an extraordinary range — from theater to journalism, from blogging to music criticism — always circling the same enduring questions: Who are we? What shapes us? And what does it mean to create something that lasts? His remarkable novel, The Greatest Band That Never Was, is a deeply imaginative journey into music, memory, and missed possibility. It explores a haunting idea — that history is filled with brilliance that almost happened. Through humor, insight, and cultural reflection, Jeff captures not only the romance of music, but the deeper human longing to leave something behind that endures. As a playwright, Jeff understands that the stage is more than performance — it is a space where ideas breathe, where characters wrestle with truth, and where audiences are invited into conversations that linger long after the curtain falls. Beyond the page, Jeff’s life reads like a cultural tapestry. He has interviewed a young Simon and Garfunkel, written about music since the days of Rubber Soul, and even shared a moment — a kiss — with Janis Joplin. His lifelong devotion to music has earned him his own title: Music Promulgator. Today, we’ll explore his passion for storytelling, his obsessive love of music, his reflections on identity, and what it means to create art in Israel during deeply consequential times. A husband, a father, a saba, and a truly original voice — Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Jeff Meschel. Baruch ha’bah. Welcome! ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and innermost thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers, to crossing guards, stars, public figures, and cultural icons. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @avrumrosensweigshow   Listen to The Avrum Rosensweigh Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram:   / avrumrosensweigshow   TikTok:   / avrumrosensweig   #podcastcanada #storytellingmatters #jewishpodcast #jewishwisdom #jewishfaith #jewishlearning #jewisheducation #jewishcommunity #jewishheritage #jewishtradition #jewishculture #jewishcommunity #jewishhistory #jewishphilosophy #spiritualwisdom #motivationalpodcast #motivationalinterview #fascinatingpeople #engagingconversations #personalgrowth #lifelessons #leadershipstories #faithandwisdom #jewishinspirations #podcastinterview #theavrumrosensweigshow #jeffMeschel #TheAvrumRosensweigShow #PodcastInterview #StorytellingMatters #JewishVoices #IsraelWriters #CreativeLife #PlaywrightLife #MusicAndMeaning #WritersOfInstagram #CulturalConversations #ArtAndIdentity #TheGreatestBandThatNeverWas #MusicPromulgator #BooksAndIdeas #DeepConversations #ModernJudaism #HistoryAndIdentity #CreativeMinds #PodcastLife

THE GREATEST BAND THAT NEVER WAS!: JEFF MESHEL (AUDIO/VISUAL)

Welcome to the show. Some creative people tell stories. Others build entire worlds with language — worlds that allow us to see ourselves, our history, and our moral struggles with greater clarity. Today’s guest is one of those rare builders. Jeff Meschel is a playwright, author, and lifelong student of music whose work lives at the intersection of literature, history, and the Jewish experience. Living in Israel, he writes with a perspective shaped by both the ancient pulse of Jewish civilization and the urgent complexities of modern life in the Jewish state. His work spans an extraordinary range — from theater to journalism, from blogging to music criticism — always circling the same enduring questions: Who are we? What shapes us? And what does it mean to create something that lasts? His remarkable novel, The Greatest Band That Never Was, is a deeply imaginative journey into music, memory, and missed possibility. It explores a haunting idea — that history is filled with brilliance that almost happened. Through humor, insight, and cultural reflection, Jeff captures not only the romance of music, but the deeper human longing to leave something behind that endures. As a playwright, Jeff understands that the stage is more than performance — it is a space where ideas breathe, where characters wrestle with truth, and where audiences are invited into conversations that linger long after the curtain falls. Beyond the page, Jeff’s life reads like a cultural tapestry. He has interviewed a young Simon and Garfunkel, written about music since the days of Rubber Soul, and even shared a moment — a kiss — with Janis Joplin. His lifelong devotion to music has earned him his own title: Music Promulgator. Today, we’ll explore his passion for storytelling, his obsessive love of music, his reflections on identity, and what it means to create art in Israel during deeply consequential times. A husband, a father, a saba, and a truly original voice — Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Jeff Meschel. Baruch ha’bah. Welcome! ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and innermost thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers, to crossing guards, stars, public figures, and cultural icons. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @avrumrosensweigshow   Listen to The Avrum Rosensweigh Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram:   / avrumrosensweigshow   TikTok:   / avrumrosensweig   #podcastcanada #storytellingmatters #jewishpodcast #jewishwisdom #jewishfaith #jewishlearning #jewisheducation #jewishcommunity #jewishheritage #jewishtradition #jewishculture #jewishcommunity #jewishhistory #jewishphilosophy #spiritualwisdom #motivationalpodcast #motivationalinterview #fascinatingpeople #engagingconversations #personalgrowth #lifelessons #leadershipstories #faithandwisdom #jewishinspirations #podcastinterview #theavrumrosensweigshow #jeffMeschel #TheAvrumRosensweigShow #PodcastInterview #StorytellingMatters #JewishVoices #IsraelWriters #CreativeLife #PlaywrightLife #MusicAndMeaning #WritersOfInstagram #CulturalConversations #ArtAndIdentity #TheGreatestBandThatNeverWas #MusicPromulgator #BooksAndIdeas #DeepConversations #ModernJudaism #HistoryAndIdentity #CreativeMinds #PodcastLife

David Eisenstadt: Rock Musicians Under the Radar (Audio)

There are people who live loudly… and people who live thoughtfully. And then there are those who spend a lifetime helping others shape their message — only to discover, later in life, that they have a powerful voice of their own. Today’s guest is one of those people. David Eisenstadt has spent decades at the center of Canadian public life — not on the stage, but just behind it. A highly respected public relations consultant, he began his career in the PR division of Goodis, Goldberg & Soren, working under legendary advertising figure Jerry Goodis. Later, with his wife Rhoda, he co-founded The Communications Group — tcgPR — helping build one of Canada’s leading communications firms specializing in technology and real estate. For years, David helped companies and leaders tell their stories. And then, at the age of seventy-six, he did something remarkable. He became an author. His first book, Under the Radar, profiled 30 notable Canadian Jewish musicians. His second, Musicians Under the Radar, expanded the project to 36 performers — thirty-six, a number that resonates deeply in Jewish tradition: double chai, double life. And perhaps that’s fitting. After a lifetime helping others communicate, David has given these artists — and perhaps himself — a second life through memory, music, and recognition. His work shines a light on performers who shaped Canadian culture from jazz stages to concert halls, and from synagogues to rock venues — artists who contributed enormously, often without the recognition they deserved. Today we’ll talk about reinvention at seventy-six. About Jewish creativity and contribution in Canadian culture. About the cantors and composers who brought sacred music to life in synagogues across the country. And about David’s newest book — Rock Musicians Under the Radar — which highlights eighteen notable Canadian Jewish performers whose music helped shape the sound of a generation. So let’s begin. David Eisenstadt, welcome to The Avrum Rosensweig Show. ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and innermost thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers, to crossing guards, stars, public figures, and cultural icons. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @avrumrosensweigshow   Listen to The Avrum Rosensweigh Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram:   / avrumrosensweigshow   TikTok:   / avrumrosensweig   #podcastcanada #storytellingmatters #jewishpodcast #jewishwisdom #jewishfaith #jewishlearning #jewisheducation #jewishcommunity #jewishheritage #jewishtradition #jewishculture #jewishcommunity #jewishhistory #jewishphilosophy #spiritualwisdom #motivationalpodcast #motivationalinterview #fascinatingpeople #engagingconversations #personalgrowth #lifelessons #leadershipstories #faithandwisdom #jewishinspirations #podcastinterview #theavrumrosensweigshow #AvrumRosensweigShow #DavidEisenstadt #UnderTheRadar #RockMusiciansUnderTheRadar #CanadianJewishCulture #JewishMusicians #CanadianMusicHistory #JewishCreativity #PodcastConversation #LifeReinvention #AuthorAt76 #JewishVoices #MusicAndMemory #CantorialMusic #JewishStorytelling #CanadianArtists #JewishContributions #MusicAndIdentity #BehindTheScenesLeaders #JewishCulturePodcast 🎙️

David Eisenstadt: Rock Musicians Under the Radar (Audio/Visual)

There are people who live loudly… and people who live thoughtfully. And then there are those who spend a lifetime helping others shape their message — only to discover, later in life, that they have a powerful voice of their own. Today’s guest is one of those people. David Eisenstadt has spent decades at the center of Canadian public life — not on the stage, but just behind it. A highly respected public relations consultant, he began his career in the PR division of Goodis, Goldberg & Soren, working under legendary advertising figure Jerry Goodis. Later, with his wife Rhoda, he co-founded The Communications Group — tcgPR — helping build one of Canada’s leading communications firms specializing in technology and real estate. For years, David helped companies and leaders tell their stories. And then, at the age of seventy-six, he did something remarkable. He became an author. His first book, Under the Radar, profiled 30 notable Canadian Jewish musicians. His second, Musicians Under the Radar, expanded the project to 36 performers — thirty-six, a number that resonates deeply in Jewish tradition: double chai, double life. And perhaps that’s fitting. After a lifetime helping others communicate, David has given these artists — and perhaps himself — a second life through memory, music, and recognition. His work shines a light on performers who shaped Canadian culture from jazz stages to concert halls, and from synagogues to rock venues — artists who contributed enormously, often without the recognition they deserved. Today we’ll talk about reinvention at seventy-six. About Jewish creativity and contribution in Canadian culture. About the cantors and composers who brought sacred music to life in synagogues across the country. And about David’s newest book — Rock Musicians Under the Radar — which highlights eighteen notable Canadian Jewish performers whose music helped shape the sound of a generation. So let’s begin. David Eisenstadt, welcome to The Avrum Rosensweig Show. ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and innermost thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers, to crossing guards, stars, public figures, and cultural icons. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @avrumrosensweigshow   Listen to The Avrum Rosensweigh Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram:   / avrumrosensweigshow   TikTok:   / avrumrosensweig   #podcastcanada #storytellingmatters #jewishpodcast #jewishwisdom #jewishfaith #jewishlearning #jewisheducation #jewishcommunity #jewishheritage #jewishtradition #jewishculture #jewishcommunity #jewishhistory #jewishphilosophy #spiritualwisdom #motivationalpodcast #motivationalinterview #fascinatingpeople #engagingconversations #personalgrowth #lifelessons #leadershipstories #faithandwisdom #jewishinspirations #podcastinterview #theavrumrosensweigshow #AvrumRosensweigShow #DavidEisenstadt #UnderTheRadar #RockMusiciansUnderTheRadar #CanadianJewishCulture #JewishMusicians #CanadianMusicHistory #JewishCreativity #PodcastConversation #LifeReinvention #AuthorAt76 #JewishVoices #MusicAndMemory #CantorialMusic #JewishStorytelling #CanadianArtists #JewishContributions #MusicAndIdentity #BehindTheScenesLeaders #JewishCulturePodcast 🎙️

CAN TORONTO BE GREAT AGAIN? BRAD BRADFORD'S VISION FOR THE CITY (AUDIO)

Welcome to The Avrum Rosensweig Show, one of the internet’s most thoughtful conversations, where we explore the lives, ideas, and stories of remarkable people whose work shapes the world around us. Cities are not merely collections of buildings and roads. They are living organisms — breathing through their neighborhoods, pulsing with ambition, creativity, and memory. They inhale through the hopes of their residents and exhale through the dreams of millions who call them home. Few places embody that living complexity more than Toronto — a remarkable city where hundreds of languages echo through the streets, where cultures meet and mingle, and where possibility has long been the unofficial civic religion. Around the world, Toronto is admired as a beacon of diversity, openness, and opportunity. Yet today, many Torontonians feel something shifting in the civic atmosphere. Housing that once represented opportunity now feels increasingly unreachable. Grocery bills climb, poverty grows, infrastructure strains under the weight of a rapidly expanding metropolis, and traffic makes the simple act of getting home harder each day. Perhaps most troubling is the subtle erosion of social trust — the sense that the kind, easygoing Toronto many remember is becoming harder to find. At the same time, the city faces a troubling rise in antisemitism — now one of the fastest-growing categories of hate crimes — raising urgent questions about safety, dignity, and belonging for Jewish Torontonians and about the responsibility of civic leadership to confront hatred wherever it appears. These are not small challenges. They require thoughtful leadership and a renewed vision for what Toronto can become. Brad Bradford is the Toronto City Councillor for Beaches–East York, a community known for strong civic engagement and vibrant neighborhood life. Before entering politics, Brad worked as an urban planner, focusing on how thoughtful development and infrastructure shape the everyday experience of residents. At City Hall, he has spoken frequently about housing affordability, responsible growth, public safety, and the need for municipal government that listens — truly listens — to the people it serves. Now, Brad Bradford is entering the race to become Mayor of Toronto. His connection to the city began long before politics. Raised by a single mother in Hamilton, he remembers visiting Toronto as a thirteen-year-old boy for his birthday. After arriving by GO Train and stepping into the vast hall of Union Station, he saw the skyline rising above Front Street — and in that moment, Toronto felt like a “shining city on the hill,” a place filled with possibility and promise. That moment stayed with him. Today, as a father, Brad believes the city stands at a crossroads. The Toronto he once saw as a symbol of aspiration feels further away to many families. But he believes it can be rebuilt — by restoring the basics: safety, affordability, mobility, and a civic culture that allows people to build lives, families, and businesses here again. In this conversation, we explore the future of Toronto — its challenges, its promise, and the leadership required to shape the next chapter of this extraordinary city. Because the future of a city is never inevitable. It is built — decision by decision, leader by leader, and citizen by citizen. Brad Bradford, welcome to the show. ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and innermost thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers, to crossing guards, stars, public figures, and cultural icons. Listen to The Avrum Rosensweigh Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram:   / avrumrosensweigshow   TikTok:   / avrumrosensweig   #podcastcanada #storytellingmatters #jewishpodcast #jewishwisdom #jewishfaith #jewishlearning #jewisheducation #jewishcommunity #jewishheritage #jewishtradition #jewishculture #jewishcommunity #jewishhistory #jewishphilosophy #spiritualwisdom #motivationalpodcast #motivationalinterview #fascinatingpeople #engagingconversations #personalgrowth #lifelessons #leadershipstories #faithandwisdom #jewishinspirations #podcastinterview #theavrumrosensweigshow #TorontoMayor #TorontoLeadership #TorontoCityHall #TorontoDiscussion #CanadianPolitics #MunicipalPolitics #TorontoHousing #UrbanLeadership #CityBuilders #LeadershipMatters #FutureCities #TorontoCommunity #TorontoVoices #PublicPolicy #CityVision #PodcastInterview #PoliticalPodcast #TorontoDebate #CivicLeadership #TorontoFuture

CAN TORONTO BE GREAT AGAIN? BRAD BRADFORD'S VISION FOR THE CITY (AUDIO/VISUAL)

Welcome to The Avrum Rosensweig Show, one of the internet’s most thoughtful conversations, where we explore the lives, ideas, and stories of remarkable people whose work shapes the world around us. Cities are not merely collections of buildings and roads. They are living organisms — breathing through their neighborhoods, pulsing with ambition, creativity, and memory. They inhale through the hopes of their residents and exhale through the dreams of millions who call them home. Few places embody that living complexity more than Toronto — a remarkable city where hundreds of languages echo through the streets, where cultures meet and mingle, and where possibility has long been the unofficial civic religion. Around the world, Toronto is admired as a beacon of diversity, openness, and opportunity. Yet today, many Torontonians feel something shifting in the civic atmosphere. Housing that once represented opportunity now feels increasingly unreachable. Grocery bills climb, poverty grows, infrastructure strains under the weight of a rapidly expanding metropolis, and traffic makes the simple act of getting home harder each day. Perhaps most troubling is the subtle erosion of social trust — the sense that the kind, easygoing Toronto many remember is becoming harder to find. At the same time, the city faces a troubling rise in antisemitism — now one of the fastest-growing categories of hate crimes — raising urgent questions about safety, dignity, and belonging for Jewish Torontonians and about the responsibility of civic leadership to confront hatred wherever it appears. These are not small challenges. They require thoughtful leadership and a renewed vision for what Toronto can become. Brad Bradford is the Toronto City Councillor for Beaches–East York, a community known for strong civic engagement and vibrant neighborhood life. Before entering politics, Brad worked as an urban planner, focusing on how thoughtful development and infrastructure shape the everyday experience of residents. At City Hall, he has spoken frequently about housing affordability, responsible growth, public safety, and the need for municipal government that listens — truly listens — to the people it serves. Now, Brad Bradford is entering the race to become Mayor of Toronto. His connection to the city began long before politics. Raised by a single mother in Hamilton, he remembers visiting Toronto as a thirteen-year-old boy for his birthday. After arriving by GO Train and stepping into the vast hall of Union Station, he saw the skyline rising above Front Street — and in that moment, Toronto felt like a “shining city on the hill,” a place filled with possibility and promise. That moment stayed with him. Today, as a father, Brad believes the city stands at a crossroads. The Toronto he once saw as a symbol of aspiration feels further away to many families. But he believes it can be rebuilt — by restoring the basics: safety, affordability, mobility, and a civic culture that allows people to build lives, families, and businesses here again. In this conversation, we explore the future of Toronto — its challenges, its promise, and the leadership required to shape the next chapter of this extraordinary city. Because the future of a city is never inevitable. It is built — decision by decision, leader by leader, and citizen by citizen. Brad Bradford, welcome to the show. ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and innermost thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers, to crossing guards, stars, public figures, and cultural icons. Listen to The Avrum Rosensweigh Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram:   / avrumrosensweigshow   TikTok:   / avrumrosensweig   #podcastcanada #storytellingmatters #jewishpodcast #jewishwisdom #jewishfaith #jewishlearning #jewisheducation #jewishcommunity #jewishheritage #jewishtradition #jewishculture #jewishcommunity #jewishhistory #jewishphilosophy #spiritualwisdom #motivationalpodcast #motivationalinterview #fascinatingpeople #engagingconversations #personalgrowth #lifelessons #leadershipstories #faithandwisdom #jewishinspirations #podcastinterview #theavrumrosensweigshow #TorontoMayor #TorontoLeadership #TorontoCityHall #TorontoDiscussion #CanadianPolitics #MunicipalPolitics #TorontoHousing #UrbanLeadership #CityBuilders #LeadershipMatters #FutureCities #TorontoCommunity #TorontoVoices #PublicPolicy #CityVision #PodcastInterview #PoliticalPodcast #TorontoDebate #CivicLeadership #TorontoFuture

HOW I LEARNED TO PEE IN THE FOREST (AUDIO)

On this episode of The Avrum Rosensweig Show, I’m delighted to welcome author Sharon Neiss, whose newest book carries one of the most unforgettable titles you’ll hear this year: How I Learned to Pee in the Forest. Some lessons in life arrive with ceremony — classrooms, lectures, and careful instructions. Others arrive unexpectedly, under open sky, when the ground is uneven, the air smells of pine and earth, and dignity suddenly feels negotiable. Sharon’s story begins with what sounds like a small, almost humorous challenge, but quickly opens into something far more meaningful. In this warm, honest, and often very funny conversation, Sharon explores how moments of discomfort in the natural world can become powerful teachers. What begins as a practical problem in the wilderness becomes a reflection on resilience, humility, adaptability, and the courage to step beyond familiar comforts. The forest, in Sharon’s telling, becomes more than scenery — it becomes a teacher, a mirror, and sometimes even a mischievous companion on the journey toward self-confidence. This is Sharon’s fourth book, the result of two years of creativity, reflection, and perseverance. In our discussion we talk about the writing journey itself — the joy of the first draft, the challenge of feedback, the crucial role of editors and design, and the courage it takes to finally press “publish” and send a book out into the world. We also explore the deeper themes behind the story: • Why goals require both commitment and flexibility • How visualization and steady effort make daunting dreams achievable • And why it is never too late to begin something new Sharon is a friend, a mom, a wife, a daughter — and clearly a gifted storyteller whose voice reminds us that growth often hides inside the awkward, the unexpected, and even the slightly embarrassing moments of life. Join us for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about writing, resilience, nature, and the surprising wisdom found in the most human experiences. Welcome to the show, Sharon. ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and innermost thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers, to crossing guards, stars, public figures, and cultural icons. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @avrumrosensweigshow   Listen to The Avrum Rosensweigh Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram:   / avrumrosensweigshow   TikTok:   / avrumrosensweig   #podcastcanada #storytellingmatters #jewishpodcast #jewishwisdom #jewishfaith #jewishlearning #jewisheducation #jewishcommunity #jewishheritage #jewishtradition #jewishculture #jewishcommunity #jewishhistory #jewishphilosophy #spiritualwisdom #motivationalpodcast #motivationalinterview #fascinatingpeople #engagingconversations #personalgrowth #lifelessons #leadershipstories #faithandwisdom #jewishinspirations #podcastinterview #theavrumrosensweigshow #SharonNeiss #HowILearnedToPeeInTheForest #AuthorInterview #PodcastConversation #WritingJourney #BookTalk #StorytellingMatters #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #NatureWisdom #OutdoorLife #WomenWhoWrite #CreativeProcess #NeverTooLate #GoalSetting #HumorInLife #LearningFromNature #BooksAndIdeas

HOW I LEARNED TO PEE IN THE FOREST (AUDIO/VISUAL)

On this episode of The Avrum Rosensweig Show, I’m delighted to welcome author Sharon Neiss, whose newest book carries one of the most unforgettable titles you’ll hear this year: How I Learned to Pee in the Forest. Some lessons in life arrive with ceremony — classrooms, lectures, and careful instructions. Others arrive unexpectedly, under open sky, when the ground is uneven, the air smells of pine and earth, and dignity suddenly feels negotiable. Sharon’s story begins with what sounds like a small, almost humorous challenge, but quickly opens into something far more meaningful. In this warm, honest, and often very funny conversation, Sharon explores how moments of discomfort in the natural world can become powerful teachers. What begins as a practical problem in the wilderness becomes a reflection on resilience, humility, adaptability, and the courage to step beyond familiar comforts. The forest, in Sharon’s telling, becomes more than scenery — it becomes a teacher, a mirror, and sometimes even a mischievous companion on the journey toward self-confidence. This is Sharon’s fourth book, the result of two years of creativity, reflection, and perseverance. In our discussion we talk about the writing journey itself — the joy of the first draft, the challenge of feedback, the crucial role of editors and design, and the courage it takes to finally press “publish” and send a book out into the world. We also explore the deeper themes behind the story: • Why goals require both commitment and flexibility • How visualization and steady effort make daunting dreams achievable • And why it is never too late to begin something new Sharon is a friend, a mom, a wife, a daughter — and clearly a gifted storyteller whose voice reminds us that growth often hides inside the awkward, the unexpected, and even the slightly embarrassing moments of life. Join us for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about writing, resilience, nature, and the surprising wisdom found in the most human experiences. Welcome to the show, Sharon. ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and innermost thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers, to crossing guards, stars, public figures, and cultural icons. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @avrumrosensweigshow   Listen to The Avrum Rosensweigh Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram:   / avrumrosensweigshow   TikTok:   / avrumrosensweig   #podcastcanada #storytellingmatters #jewishpodcast #jewishwisdom #jewishfaith #jewishlearning #jewisheducation #jewishcommunity #jewishheritage #jewishtradition #jewishculture #jewishcommunity #jewishhistory #jewishphilosophy #spiritualwisdom #motivationalpodcast #motivationalinterview #fascinatingpeople #engagingconversations #personalgrowth #lifelessons #leadershipstories #faithandwisdom #jewishinspirations #podcastinterview #theavrumrosensweigshow #SharonNeiss #HowILearnedToPeeInTheForest #AuthorInterview #PodcastConversation #WritingJourney #BookTalk #StorytellingMatters #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #NatureWisdom #OutdoorLife #WomenWhoWrite #CreativeProcess #NeverTooLate #GoalSetting #HumorInLife #LearningFromNature #BooksAndIdeas

Winter Light — A Daughter of Holocaust Survivors Tells Her Story (Audio)

Winter Light — A Daughter of Holocaust Survivors Tells Her Story On this episode of The Avrum Rosensweig Show, we are honored to welcome Grace Feuerverger — Professor Emerita at the University of Toronto, award-winning author, and a scholar whose work explores identity, culture, language, and peace education. Grace’s powerful memoir, Winter Light: Memoir of a Child of Holocaust Survivors, tells the story of growing up in Montréal as the daughter of parents who survived Nazi persecution in Poland. In this deeply moving conversation, Grace reflects on the legacy of trauma passed down through generations, the search for inner refuge, and the surprising moments of grace that shaped her life. Praised for its lyrical writing and profound humanity, Winter Light explores how a child of survivors navigates the shadows of history while moving toward healing, meaning, and hope. In this episode, we discuss the legacy of the Holocaust, the resilience of survivor families, Grace’s journey through many cultures and languages, and the enduring power of education and human connection. Join us for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about memory, identity, and the courage to keep walking toward the light. #GraceFeuerverger #WinterLight #HolocaustLegacy #ChildOfSurvivors #HolocaustMemory #JewishHistory #HolocaustEducation #AvrumRosensweigShow #HolocaustStories #JewishPodcast #HolocaustSurvivors #Resilience #HumanSpirit #JewishAuthors #HistoryAndMemory ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and innermost thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers, to crossing guards, stars, public figures, and cultural icons. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @avrumrosensweigshow   Listen to The Avrum Rosensweig Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram:   / avrumrosensweigshow   TikTok:   / avrumrosensweig   #podcastcanada #storytellingmatters #jewishpodcast #jewishwisdom #jewishfaith #jewishlearning #jewisheducation #jewishcommunity #jewishheritage #jewishtradition #jewishculture #jewishcommunity #jewishhistory #jewishphilosophy #spiritualwisdom #motivationalpodcast #motivationalinterview #fascinatingpeople #engagingconversations #personalgrowth #lifelessons #leadershipstories #faithandwisdom #jewishinspirations #podcastinterview #theavrumrosensweigshow #GraceFeuerverger #WinterLight #HolocaustLegacy #ChildOfSurvivors #HolocaustMemory #JewishHistory #HolocaustEducation #AvrumRosensweigShow #HolocaustStories #JewishPodcast #HolocaustSurvivors #Resilience #HumanSpirit #JewishAuthors #HistoryAndMemory

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Winter Light — A Daughter of Holocaust Survivors Tells Her Story (Audio/Visual)

'Winter Light — A Daughter of Holocaust Survivors' tells Her Story. 

On this episode of The Avrum Rosensweig Show, we are honored to welcome Grace Feuerverger — Professor Emerita at the University of Toronto, award-winning author, and a scholar whose work explores identity, culture, language, and peace education.

Grace’s powerful memoir, 'Winter Light: Memoir of a Child of Holocaust' Survivors, tells the story of growing up in Montréal as the daughter of parents who survived Nazi persecution in Poland. In this deeply moving conversation, Grace reflects on the legacy of trauma passed down through generations, the search for inner refuge, and the surprising moments of grace that shaped her life.

Praised for its lyrical writing and profound humanity, Winter Light explores how a child of survivors navigates the shadows of history while moving toward healing, meaning, and hope. In this episode, we discuss the legacy of the Holocaust, the resilience of survivor families, Grace’s journey through many cultures and languages, and the enduring power of education and human connection. Join us for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about memory, identity, and the courage to keep walking toward the light. #GraceFeuerverger #WinterLight #HolocaustLegacy #ChildOfSurvivors #HolocaustMemory #JewishHistory #HolocaustEducation #AvrumRosensweigShow #HolocaustStories #JewishPodcast #HolocaustSurvivors #Resilience #HumanSpirit #JewishAuthors #HistoryAndMemory ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and innermost thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers, to crossing guards, stars, public figures, and cultural icons. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @avrumrosensweigshow   Listen to The Avrum Rosensweig Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram:   / avrumrosensweigshow   TikTok:   / avrumrosensweig   #podcastcanada #storytellingmatters #jewishpodcast #jewishwisdom #jewishfaith #jewishlearning #jewisheducation #jewishcommunity #jewishheritage #jewishtradition #jewishculture #jewishcommunity #jewishhistory #jewishphilosophy #spiritualwisdom #motivationalpodcast #motivationalinterview #fascinatingpeople #engagingconversations #personalgrowth #lifelessons #leadershipstories #faithandwisdom #jewishinspirations #podcastinterview #theavrumrosensweigshow #GraceFeuerverger #WinterLight #HolocaustLegacy #ChildOfSurvivors #HolocaustMemory #JewishHistory #HolocaustEducation #AvrumRosensweigShow #HolocaustStories #JewishPodcast #HolocaustSurvivors #Resilience #HumanSpirit #JewishAuthors #HistoryAndMemory