Get Personal with Ruthie
Join Jerusalem Post columnist, Ruthie Blum, as she interviews everyday people living in Israel, who have made a difference.
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Communal Kabbalah
(May 9) Ruthie speaks with Chaim Ratz of Bnei-Baruch, a community of Kabbalists, on
their unique way of life.
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Mental Health- Back in style
(April 30) On the occasion of International Mental Health Week, Zara Fisher, director of the Jerusalem branch of ENOSH speaks out on the value of mental fitness.
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The higher power of AstroIntelligence
(April 22) It's not something from science fiction. It's the eerie mergence of astrology and psychology. AstroIntelligence facilitator Lea Majer explains.
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Emotional rescue
(April 5) Haifa University rector, Prof. Aaron Ben-Ze'ev, talks about his new book,
'The Subtlety of Emotions'.
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Comedic Conversion
(March 29) What do you get when you cross a former Catholic with a black hat, Yeshiva
study, a microphone and a stage? Yisrael Campbell, a convert to Judaism, is
very serious about his Jewish observance. Then why are we laughing so hard?
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To hear Yisrael Campbell's comedy
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Domestic abuse on stage
(March 22) Actress and conflict resolution specialist Naomi Ackerman discusses her one-woman show, "Flowers Aren't Enough". A monologue that dissects the issue of domestic abuse towards women.
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Tzippi Moss
(March 8) Therapist Tzippi Moss talks about the therapeutic value of dreams and the
significance of masks in our lives.
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Dr. Marsha Kaitz
(March 1) Dr, Marsha Kaitz is the founder and director of "Visiting Moms", a program administered by Hebrew U. This unique service provides at-home counseling and support for new mothers.
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How in-laws relate
(February 22) Leah Shifrin Averick author of "Don't Call Me Mom", offers tips and some home grown advice on in-law relations.
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Barbara Silverman
(February 15) Barbara Silverman is the founder of "Packages From Home" a program that delivers care packages to IDF soldiers around the country. Hear all about the origin of this selfless and morale-boosting organization.
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Paul Shrell-Fox, Ph.D
(February 7) Educational psychologist Paul Shrell-Fox sheds some light on Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder .
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Sherry Zimmerman
(January 25) Co-author of Talking Tachlis and co-founder of Sasson V'Simcha, Sherry Zimmerman describes her journey from divorce lawyer to matchmaking advisor.
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Yvette Messinas
(January 18) This co-counseling trainer talks about an alternative trend in therapy.
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Prof. Jonathan Halevi
(January 14) The head of the Israel Transplant Coordination Center on the importance of
organ donation.
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Michael Meyer Assedo
(January 4) Healer and channeler of the angel Michael, on sex, food and money.
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Joanne Zack-Pakes
(December 27) Director of Shilo, Family Planning Counseling and Education Center, Joanne joins Ruthie for a frank discussion regarding this public service.
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Dr. Leah Hakimian
(December 14) Matchmaker, Dr. Leah Hakimian, works across the Jewish spectrum and between continents to bring Jewish singles together.
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Joey Toledo
(December 5) On the heels of International AIDS Awareness Day, dance choreographer Joey Toledo reveals his personal battle and against-all-odds triumph over the HIV virus.
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Dr. Haviva Ayal
(November 28) Advice for the lovelorn. Dr. Haviva Ayal, co-founder and co-director of the Shinui Institute, tells you how to mend a broken heart.
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Rafi Abu
(November 10) Rafi Abu, director of "Life is a Gift", a safe haven for pregnant teens who are from Israel and all over the world.
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Project Otzma
(November 2) Ruthie talks with the Otzma's director David Beker and two youth participants in the program that brings Jewish young adults to Israel for leadership training.
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Interview with Dr Michael Sheflan
(October 25) Dr Michael Sheflan, senior plastic surgeon and medical director of Atidim Medical Center in Tel Aviv.
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Interview with Rabbi Shlomo Kory
(October 15) Rabbi Shlomo Kory, Master Practitioner, reveals the workings of neuro-linguistic programming.
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