Jewish Time
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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Jewish Time
Will the Next Generation Invest in Jewish Culture?
Mike Leven, the visionary behind the Holiday Inn Express Chain, philanthropist, and accomplished business executive, delves into the significance of the Jewish Future Pledge and the Jewish Youth Pledge, shedding light on strategies to uphold our Jewish heritage and provide ongoing support to the state of Israel. By embracing the Jewish Future Pledge, individuals commit themselves to a moral duty of allocating 50% of their wealth towards the betterment of Jewish causes. Mike Leven will explain the pledge's mechanics and share pertinent information about the Jewish Youth Pledge, presenting a comprehensive roadmap for fostering our Jewish legacy and bolstering Israel's welfare.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [01:11] Mike explains what the Jewish Future Pledge is and why he founded it.
- [04:01 Mike outlines how the pledge works upon someone passing.
- [06:30] What are examples of the contributions the Marcus Foundation makes annually?
- [08:57] Mike's thoughts on whether generations following will have the same regard for their heritage.
- [10:18] What is the Jewish Youth Pledge, how are youth reminded of their commitment, and where are these programs based?
- [14:00] Mike believes that future generations will remember who they are because antisemitism continues to remind them who they are.
- [15:42 Mike discusses his book, Can’t Do It Yourself – How Commitment From Others Leads to Personal Prosperity.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The Jewish Pledge is not a legal document. It’s a moral obligation. Jewish people will remember their heritage because antisemitism reinforces remembering.
- The Jewish Youth Pledge uses an ingenious method of the time capsule to remind the individual of the pledge they made in their youth.
- The Jewish Pledge is a fantastic tool to remember the state of Israel and other related Jewish concerns.
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Atlanta Jewish Times - Website
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Atlanta Jewish Times Interview with Mike Leven on his Book
Reviews for Can't Do It Yourself Book
Jewish Future Pledge - Website
BIOGRAPHY: Mike Leven
Mike Leven is a legendary business executive, philanthropist and author who co-founded the Jewish Future Pledge to carry on his family’s commitment to Judaism.
The Jewish Future Pledge is a commitment that from the funds you leave to charity at your passing, at least half will be earmarked to support the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
Their website: https://jewishfuturepledge.org/
Leven’s prominent career in the hospitality industry included the launch of the Holiday Inn Express brand and reorganizing Days Inn of America, growing it from a regional chain to one of the largest hotel organizations in the world. He served as President and COO of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, Chairman and CEO of US Franchise Systems, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Georgia Aquarium. Mr. Leven is also a co-founder of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), which has more than 19,000 members owning more than 40,000 hotels.
In 2019, he ended his tenure as the Chairman and Chief Executive of Georgia Aquarium to devote more time to philanthropic e