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The mission of the Atlanta Jewish Time Podcast is to create a sense of community throughout the geographically dispersed Jewish people of greater Atlanta. The AJT accomplishes its mission through the timely dissemination of local news and important national Jewish and Israeli interests; support of local synagogue, nonprofit and cultural endeavors and events; the announcement of family simchas and lifecycle events; thought-provoking dialogue and debate on current issues and Jewish ideas; and the strengthening of the bonds and understanding of Jewish culture, tradition and family.
Ask Kaylene LadinskySpecial Quarterly Bonus Episodes: These episodes are about engaging directly with our listeners and the community. Those questions you have always wanted an answer to, our award-winning Marquis Who’s Who of American and Who’s Who of America’s Women of Influence, multiple Simon Rockower Jewish Journalism Awards winner and Atlanta Jewish Times’ editor and managing publisher, Kaylene Ladinsky will find your answer. These episodes are quarterly and will engage with all facets of callers and interesting questions.
Bio: Jeff Silberblatt, the host of “Jewish Time” brings a memorable radio voice, accustomed to serving as a voice-over actor in radio commercials. He has a 22-year history managing broadcast programming for radio stations and groups across the country and has worked with CBS radio, Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia), Viacom and Cumulus Media. He managed radio stations in Michigan, Washington, D.C., and Honolulu before coming to Atlanta to manage Peach 94.9.As a broadcast manager he rubbed shoulders with celebrities, including Elton John, Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen, and while in Hawaii, he was part of a production team that produced sold-out concerts at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu starring Celine Dion, Lionel Richie, The Rolling Stones and Ricky Martin.
He is an experienced integrated marketer with strong and respected management experience and success. Has expertise in all things SEO/ SEM, Social, Behavioral Targeting, Linear and OTT Connected TV. Understand how to propose, present and execute both strategic digital and traditional marketing plans to clients. Jeff has strong presenting skills and a thorough understanding of how to gain the client’s trust.
Bio: Atlanta Jewish Times’ Kaylene Ladinsky, has been with the AJT since January 2011. She has served the AJT as a writer, business manager, associate publisher throughout her tenure and now serves as the newspaper’s editor and managing publisher. She is a recipient of multiple Simon Rockower Jewish Journalism Awards, nationally recognized as a Marquis Who’s Who of American and Who’s Who of America’s Women of Influence, currently serves as an executive board member for the American Jewish Press Association and Atlanta Jewish Life Foundation, as well as an active member of the National Newspaper Association. News and community relations took priority when becoming founder and president of Americans United with Israel Corporation, a charitable 501(c)3 NGO based in Atlanta, Georgia in 2009.She has 15 years of experience in corporate mediation representing many Fortune 500 clients, including FEDEX, Muzak and Citibank. Kaylene’s passions include her family, community, educating and rallying diverse “Americans” in support of Israel. Kaylene has degrees in Business Administration from Northwestern University of Ohio and Criminology from Iowa Community College. She is married to Lou Ladinsky and they have three adult children together.
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Atlanta's Connection To Overhauling Israel's Supreme Court
Dr. Guy Lurie, a Research Fellow of the Democratic Values of Institutions program of the Israeli Democracy Institute, known as the IDI, joins Jeff today to discuss the state of the Supreme Court in Israel. Dr. Guy has an inside track of what is happening in Israel and what the IDI is doing to educate decision-makers to help shape policy. In addition, they will discuss the different factors that have forged the decisions made recently and the unrest in the State of Israel. Don’t miss this enlightening episode of Jewish Time.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [02:01] Dr. Guy explains what his role is at the IDI and how they have tried to draft a constitution that was accepted as both Jewish and democratic and would acknowledge the principles of Israel's democracy.
- [04:50] What influence has the IDI had in Israel?
- [06:07] Dr. Guy explores the riots and protests occurring recently in Israel and why there have been problems regarding policy.
- [09:14] Dr. Guy discusses the Supreme Court of Israel and the differences between it and the United States Supreme Court.
- [12:11] What is the trust factor from the people living in Israel for the Supreme Court, and how is it viewed throughout the world?
- [14:34] What was the perception in Israel when the Prime Minister came under indictment, and how weak are the checks and balances?
- [17:23] What action is the IDI taking to shape policy, and how has the US viewed the judicial overhaul?
- [20:37] How soon could we see the judicial overhaul? Be sure to take advantage of the writings of Dr. Guy available to you on the IDI website.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Recent riots in Israel resulted from the sacking of the Minister of Defense and the issue of enlistment to the military.
- The extreme right wing has gained power in Israel and is pushing forward a more extreme legislative agenda.
- The US frowns on overhauling the Israeli Supreme Court and has some influence because of the money the US appropriates to Israel.
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BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Guy Lurie is an attorney and holds a PhD in History from Georgetown University (2013). He is a former coordinator of the Shamgar Commission for the Formulation of Rules of Ethics for Members of the Government, and served as a post-doctoral fellow on the Faculty of Law at the University of Haifa.