Rabbi Cantor Dr. Linda Bernstein, Producer, Writer and Host of Mitzvah Expo speaks to B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin in the 7th episode of Mitzvah Expo Podcast.  Learn how B’nai B’rith strengthens global Jewish life, combats anti-Semitism and stands unequivocally with the State of Israel. Through public diplomacy at the United Nations and other agencies, community engagement, education, and advocacy, B’nai B’rith advances dignity, security and human rights for all.

The J. The Jewish News of Northern Californiais featured in the sixth episode of Mitzvah Expo, the newly launched Jewish organization Podcast and Showcase found at MitzvahExpo.org. Rabbi Cantor Dr. Linda Bernstein, Producer, Writer, and Host of Mitzvah Expo interviews Jo Ellen Green Kaiser, Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kaiser became the first CEO of J. The Jewish News of Northern California in 2022. As CEO she works to deepen J.’s impact in the Jewish community and establish it as a player across the wider journalism landscape, covering topics of concern among California’s Jews and other communities, particularly marginalized groups and racial minorities. 

J. The Jewish News of Northern California is an independent nonprofit news outlet. It reaches over 120,000 readers each month through their website at jweekly.com, free email newsletters, Facebook, Instagram, and a biweekly print issue. Learn what the J. does and be inspired to subscribe and get involved.

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Rabbi Cantor Dr. Linda Bernstein, Producer, Writer and Host of Mitzvah Expo welcomes Karen Bloom, Region President of Hadassah's Central Pacific Coast Region, to explore the mission and impact of Hadassah: The Women's Zionist Organization of America. Bloom shares the story of founder Henrietta Szold, who sent two nurses to pre-state Israel in 1912 and laid the foundation for the country's healthcare system and for the Hadassah Medical Organization, a Jerusalem-based hospital system. Today, Hadassah hospitals in Israel provide care for more than 1 million people each year and pioneer medical research that has global impact. Hadassah also supports two youth Aliyah villages in Israel that set vulnerable youth on the path to a rewarding future. Hadassah brings women together to drive this life-changing work and effect change on such critical issues as ensuring a strong US-Israel relationship, combatting antisemitism and advancing women’s health. Bloom also discusses Hadassah's crisis response after October 7th, including the accelerated opening of the Gandel Rehabilitation Center for injured soldiers. Visit the Hadassah Showcase page at MitzvahExpo.org for links and more information on how to support Hadassah’s work by becoming a member and advocating with the organization.