Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per year, in Israel, as they wait for ambulances and medical attention. Eli’s vision is to bring this life-saving model across the world. In 2015, Beer expanded internationally with the establishment of branches in South America and other countries, including “United Rescue” in Jersey City, USA, where the response time was reduced to just two minutes and thirty-five seconds. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:04) Hatzalah’s reputation for speed (4:48) Hatzalah’s volunteer EMTs and ambucycles (5:50) Entrepreneurism at Hatzalah (8:09) Chutzpah (14:15) Hatzalah’s recruitment (18:31) Volunteers from all walks of life (22:51) Having COVID changed Eli’s perspective (26:00) operating around the world amid antisemitism (28:06) goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…
The WHRO Writer's Block brings together local artists who share a common bond—expressing themselves through writing. Performers include local poets and slam poets, spoken word artists, storytellers, and authors with interludes of music by some of the region’s top musicians. Topics vary from the environment and war to love and race relations. Works range from somber and thought-provoking to lighthearted and comical.
The WHRO Writer's Block brings together local artists who share a common bond—expressing themselves through writing. Performers include local poets and slam poets, spoken word artists, storytellers, and authors with interludes of music by some of the region’s top musicians. Topics vary from the environment and war to love and race relations. Works range from somber and thought-provoking to lighthearted and comical.
This edition of the Writer's Block was recorded November 2017 at Zeider’s American Theatre in Virginia Beach. The musical guest was Michael Glass with stories and songs about Home and Hearth. Hear local poets and playwrights share their work along with Michael Glass’ wonderful acoustic musical performance.…
This edition of The Writer’s Block was recorded in July 2018 at the WHRO Teleconference Center featuring musician Mike Lawson, and wonderful stories like Cliff Bryant’s “Summer of 1001 Apartments.”
This encore presentation of The Writer’s Block was recorded in July 2018 at the Smarthmouth Brewery in Virginia Beach, and features singer-songwriter Tret Fure. Join Tret as she begins the program with a wonderful sing-a-long of “Raise Your Voice So High” a perfect anthem a day before we celebrate the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King. Literary artists include Chris Chandler reciting” Radio Alarm” and Walter Bowles presenting “Letter to my Grandchildren.”…
The Writer’s Block, the WHRV initiative that features local singers, songwriters, poets and storytellers returns this Sunday morning with the Veterans Edition recorded November 9, 2018 at Stupft in Hampton. It presented veterans and family members sharing their stories about the sacrifices made in military life. The featured musical guest was U.S. Coastguard active duty member Brian Badami. Also hear Jeffrey Walker with “The History of Soldiering,” Nathan Payne with “Brotherhood,” and Thelma Jarvis Peterson with “Message in a Fruitcake.”…
In September, WHRO and WHRV Public Media teamed with local Rotarians during their conference held in Virginia Beach. This edition of the Writer’s Block features members of Rotary International joining with other local artists along with featured musical artist Narissa Bond for an evening of original literary work. It was a natural partnership for two organizations who share a passion for being a conduit for positive change in our region. The Writer’s Block Featured Artist in Residence: multiverse book Norfolk native Doug Pilley is a graduate of William and Mary and holds an MFA from Old Dominion University. He was awarded a CityArts Grant from the NEA and the City of Norfolk to perform poetry around town. He is published in the Anthology of Poems by the Poetry Society of Virginia, and Portland Magazine and has released his first book of short stories entitled Tales from the Multiverse. This edition of Writer’s Block features Doug reading “The Djinn.”…
Last spring, WHRO-FM and WHRV joined forces to bring together the best of Classical Open Mic and Writer’s Block in “Sonatas and Stories,” a live performance featuring local writers and classical musicians, with hosts Wayla Chambo and Gina Gambony. This month we are delighted to share Sonatas and Stories on air! The performers include members of the Virginia Symphony and the USAF Heritage of America Band, as well as Virginia Wesleyan University faculty and students. You’ll hear music by Piazzolla, Glazunov, Handel, and more, and works by local authors Vivian Teter, Jayla Cross, Laura Bortnick and Larry Edge. Recorded live at the Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center at Virginia Wesleyan.…
This edition of The Writer’s Block was recorded March 2018 at Charlie’s American Cafe in Norfolk. It features local musician Jim Masters performing tunes from his debut CD “Next Train.” Experience a literary treat with numerous local authors including Eric Pace and “ Buckner Eats Out” , Rachel Smith with “Letters on Return” and many others!…
This edition of Writer’s Block was recorded in September 2018 at Commune in Norfolk. It features local musician Lawrence Lambert. Experience a literary treat with numerous local authors including Phillip Hall with YOU PLAYED YOUR SOUL OUT, and Danielle Coughlin reading TO THE POWERS THAT BE.
This edition of The Writer’s Block was recorded November 2017 at Zeiders American Theatre in Virginia Beach and features singer-songwriter Michael Glass. Tune in to hear a Writer’s Block favorite, Eastern Shore resident Ken Sutton, with “Temporary Repair” as well as others sharing stories of home and hearth.…
This edition of The Writer’s Block was recorded in July 2018 at the WHRO Teleconference Center featuring musician Mike Lawson, and wonderful stories like Cliff Bryant’s “Summer of 1001 Apartments.”
This WHRV broadcast edition of The Writer’s Block was recorded in July 2018 at the Smartmouth Brewing Company in Virginia Beach and features local poets, playwrights, storytellers and singer-songwriter Tret Fure.
This edition of The Writer’s Block was recorded last March at Charlie’s American Café in Norfolk. It features local musician Jim Masters. Experience a literary treat with numerous local authors including audience favorites Lawrence Edge reading “Hypochondriacs Need Love Too” and Paul Bibeau with “Putin’s Confession.”…
This edition of The Writer's Block was recorded June 2017 at the Five Points Community Farm Market in Norfolk. This was the first presentation of The Writer's Block and features the musical talent of local acoustic artist Narissa Bond.
This edition of the Writer's Block was taped July 2017 at the Norview Five Points Community Farm Market in Norfolk. This was our first taping of the Writer's Block and our musical guest was Narissa Bond.
This is the WHRV August broadcast of the Writer's Block Eastern Shore Edition from April 21st at the Barrier Islands Center featuring musical guest Thelma Peterson and talented local writers, poets, and storytellers performing their work in front of a live audience.
This is The Writer's Block from October 2017 performed at Larchmont Elementary School in Norfolk featuring students in the 11th and 12th grades. Your host is Nina Brewton along with musician Nick Robertson.
This is the fifth broadcast of the Writer's Block on WHRV. This is the Student Edition from Larchmont Elementary School in Norfolk. Your host is Nina Brewton with musical guest Nick Robertson. The students featured are from the 4th grade and through the 10th grade.
This is the fourth broadcast of The Writer's Block on WHRV featuring host Nina Brewton and musical guest Skip Friel. The performers include Lisa Suhay, Greg Ward, Shawn Garvin, Gretchen Gillen, Joe Emerson, Paul Bibeau, Karrie Loomis McDaniels, Nikolas Larum, Cindy Carlson, and George Plank.
This is the third broadcast on WHRV of the Writer's Block Lorraine Hansbury Edition for March 18, 2018. Your host is Barbara Hamm Lee featuring musician Narissa Bond. The performers are Rachel Smith, Sheldon Collins, Jeffrey Walker, Karrie McNamara, Tonie Sheeley, and Bill Sizemore.
This is the second broadcast of the Writer's Block on WHRV for February 18, 2018. Musical Guest: Tret Fure . Featured Writers: Matthew Meier Gretchen Gillen Dei Burke Dara Bergmann Matthew Meier Suzanne Rhodes Noah Renn Renee Olander Thomas Yuill Jorge Mendez Evelyn Lemar
This is the premiere broadcast of the Writer's Block on WHRV for January 21, 2018. Readers - Renee Olander Evelyn Outlaw Noah Renn Dara Begrmann Asha Pillai-whiteside Cynthia Carlson Briel Felton Ella Bella Richard Gabrintina Shau-Ann King Stephanie Smith Musical performer - Jerry Sowers Host - Nina Brewton…
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