FedRadioDetroit is Federation’s podcast series hosted by Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss and featuring big personalities from Jewish Detroit’s diverse cast of characters. Take a listen!

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  • Episode
    33
    Philanthropy Without Compromising

    Philanthropy Without Compromising

    On this episode, Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss have the special honor of welcoming Jane Sherman to the FedRadioDetroit podcast. With the values passed down from her father, Max M. Fisher (z”l), this powerful leader has touched Jewish lives in Michigan, her beloved Israel, and around the world with a passion that never wanes.

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  • Episode
    32
    Finding the Light and Life After October 7

    Finding the Light and Life After October 7

    Amid the sorrow of the horrific terror attack on Israel and the war with Hamas, Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss sit down with Rabbi Asher Lopatin, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council/ AJC, to share his mission, ambition and hope going forward.

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  • Episode
    31
    The Leader Who Follows Where Life Takes Her

    The Leader Who Follows Where Life Takes Her

    On this episode, Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss are honored to welcome Nicole Eisenberg. From mortgage broker to Broadway producer, she’s lived a life she never could have planned.

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    31
    A Real Mensch on the Bench

    A Real Mensch on the Bench

    On this episode, Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss are honored to welcome The Honorable Bernard Friedman to the pod.

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  • Episode
    30
    Journey of a Thousand Smiles

    Journey of a Thousand Smiles

    On this FedRadioDetroit, co-hosts Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss sit down with Kari Alterman, a leader committed to our community since camp.

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  • Episode
    29
    FedRadio Favorite: Placed Right Where He Should Be

    FedRadio Favorite: Placed Right Where He Should Be

    On this episode of FedRadioDetroit, co-hosts Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss welcome Gary Torgow, a community leader grounded in faith.

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  • Episode
    28
    Building Bridges with Respect and Without Judgement

    Building Bridges with Respect and Without Judgement

    Our new FedRadioDetroit podcast features an honest, heartwarming discussion with Andy Doctoroff, a builder of bridges both personally and professionally.

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  • Episode
    27
    The Politics of Helping Others

    The Politics of Helping Others

    On this FedRadioDetroit podcast recorded just after the November 2022 midterm elections, we sit down with Former Michigan State Senator Gilda Jacobs, a pioneer of politics, policy and… patience. 

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  • Episode
    26
    Conquering Through Collaboration

    Conquering Through Collaboration

    On the new FedRadioDetroit podcast we sit down with Mark Davidoff, the humble Jewish Detroit leader and, hopefully, never the smartest person in a room.

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