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
Souper Jenny's for the Southern Soul
Jeff Silberblatt is delighted to welcome Jenny Levison to the Jewish Times podcast. Jenny is the mastermind behind Souper Jenny, a thriving chain of five restaurants serving delectable soups and salads in the bustling Atlanta metroplex. Beyond her culinary success, Jenny's heart shines through her creation of The Zadie Project, a 501c3 nonprofit named after her father (“Zadie” is Yiddish for “Grandfather”), and dedicated to providing healthy nourishment to children in Title 1 schools. Prepare to be moved by Jenny's journey and the impactful initiatives of The Zadie Project. Tune in for a dose of inspiration, and you may find yourself craving a visit to one of her inviting locations after hearing about the mouthwatering menu!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [0:24] Jeff introduces Jenny Levison
- [1:46] Jenny shares the Souper Jenny story from its creative inception
- [4:04] Jenny describes the menu at Souper Jenny, “My Dad’s Turkey Chili,” and the Zadie Project
- [7:50] Discussion of how the Zadie Project was conceived and functions, and Jenny shares what her father taught her about philanthropy
- [10:21] The farm's original intent was to provide produce for the restaurant, what customers say about the restaurant and the food and Jenny’s goal for the Zadie Project
- [12:09] Discussion about the locations of the restaurants and Jenny's opinion about how Atlanta has changed over the past 25 years and how they managed through Covid
- [16:36] Discussion about menu items and Jeff shares his appreciation to Jenny for what she does for the community
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Jenny started a 501c3 called The Zadie Project. The project provides better nutrition to Title 1 school system kids. They started by donating 30 quarts a week and are now donating 800. The goal is to donate 1000 quarts each week.
- The menu at Souper Jenny changes daily except for “My Dad’s Turkey Chili,” a staple. All the profit from this soup goes to The Zadie Project.
- Early on, the farm was designed to grow produce for the restaurant. The demand for produce at the restaurants is so great that the farm can’t keep up. It is now used as an educational place for school groups. The produce is sold, and the proceeds go toward the Zadie Project.
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Atlanta Jewish Times - Website
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Atlanta Jewish Times Feature - Souper Jenny
Atlanta Jewish Times Feature - The Zadie Project
Atlanta Jewish Times Feature - Jenny Levinson
BIOGRAPHY:
Jenny Levison is a local celebrity, national TV personality and cookbook author. Before entering the restaurant business, the Atlanta native attended Carnegie Mellon and worked as an Actress in Los Angeles and New York. She moved back to Atlanta to perform with Actor’s Express and has been here ever since.
After spending two years traveling the world and learning to prepare different cuisines, Levison realized the one thing that was universal was soup. This realization was her inspiration to start Souper Jenny in 1999. From that initial inspiration, Souper Jenny now has five different locations, the Souper Farm and “The Zadie Project,” a nonprofit that provides meals to Atlantans in need.