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Good People Talk

The Good People Fund

Welcome to Good People Talk, a Podcast where social entrepreneurs and visionaries –those who are changing and uplifting lives and communities in the U.S., Israel, and elsewhere around the world – describe what it is that drives and motivates them to tackle seemingly intractable challenges and generate deep impact. Their stories frame how change-makers, often informed by their Jewish values and in partnership with philanthropy, can change the narrative. To learn more, go to goodpeoplefund.org.

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Stories of Hope: JLM Food Rescuers

Good People Talk ·

2024/12/17

Merav filled her tote bag with fresh fruits and vegetables, a typical scene at a farmer’s market anywhere. But this one in West Jerusalem is different: food is rescued, prices are non-existent, and individuals and families facing food insecurity — like Merav’s — are welcomed and respected. The whole environment, created by JLM Food Rescuers … Continue reading Stories of Hope: JLM Food Rescuers →

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Stories of Hope: Israeli Transgender Association

Good People Talk ·

2024/12/16

Often their life experience includes being ostracized from family … being homeless … being a sex worker … being abused … being shunned. So at Trans House in Tel Aviv, trans women are embraced for who they are without judgment or whispers. Linor Abergel is CEO of the Israeli Transgender Association — a Good People … Continue reading Stories of Hope: Israeli Transgender Association →

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Stories of Hope: BirdieLight

Good People Talk ·

2024/12/16

Beth Weinstock walked into that classroom carrying grief … but also a driving purpose. In 2021, her college-aged son Eli accidentally ingested fentanyl and died. Yet six months later, Beth and her daughter, Olivia, co-founded BirdieLight — a Good People Fund grantee — to honor Eli by spreading awareness about fentanyl in drugs to students, … Continue reading Stories of Hope: BirdieLight →

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Stories of Hope: Ruca’s Farm

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2024/12/13

At an oasis of calm and healing called Ruca’s Farm — a Good People Fund grantee — IDF veterans like Gideon are finding relief from trauma and a path toward light. Here, social visionary Nir Lahav, who grew up on a kibbutz in northern Israel, is combining his own love for the land with a … Continue reading Stories of Hope: Ruca’s Farm →

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Stories of Hope: Medical Justice Alliance

Good People Talk ·

2024/12/13

Samara, incarcerated and suffering from advanced lymphoma, received a compassionate release from prison, a move that arguably saved her life due to the intervention of Medical Justice Alliance — a Good People Fund grantee. MJA mobilizes volunteer clinicians as expert medical witnesses for advocates seeking care or outright release for clients facing often life-threatening illnesses, … Continue reading Stories of Hope: Medical Justice Alliance →

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Stories of Hope: Rekindle

Good People Talk ·

2024/12/13

Jereme is a Black pastor and salvage company manager. Aaron is a white, Orthodox Jewish human resources executive. A friendship seems unlikely … but a tight one formed from their participation in Rekindle — a Good People Fund grantee joining members of the Black and Jewish communities to rebuild their historic relationship and accelerate positive … Continue reading Stories of Hope: Rekindle →

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26:51

Voices from Israel: Marking a Year Since October 7

Good People Talk ·

2024/10/07

Besides heading The Israel Lemonade Fund — a Good People Fund grantee — Shari Mendes serves on an Israel Defense Forces reserve unit dedicated to caring for the bodies of female IDF soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. In this episode — presented as we mark one year since October 7 — Shari describes her … Continue reading Voices from Israel: Marking a Year Since October 7 →

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For Breast Cancer Patients, Offering Financial Help …...

Good People Talk ·

2024/09/24

Shari Mendes is a breast cancer survivor — who during her journey of treatment and recovery, met patients facing severe financial struggle exacerbated by loss of work and other factors. Responding, she founded Israel Lemonade Fund — a Good People Fund grantee — to help breast cancer patients in financial crisis, offering one-time grants covering … Continue reading For Breast Cancer Patients, Offering Financial Help … and Lessening Stress →

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(un)conference Preview! Repairing a Challenged World,...

Good People Talk ·

2024/09/03

Good People Fund (un)conference keynote speaker Ruth Messinger is a prominent social change advocate, and former President and current Global Ambassador of the American Jewish World Service. In this special pre-(un)conference episode, Ruth speaks about the Jewish and moral imperative to repair the world … the challenges facing visionary leaders … and what she’s planning … Continue reading (un)conference Preview! Repairing a Challenged World, with Ruth Messinger →

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In Israel, Countering Racism and Hate

Good People Talk ·

2024/08/27

Tag Meir (“Light Tag”) — a Good People Fund grantee — was founded in 2011 by Gadi Gvaryahu to counter racism in Israel, and has grown to lead a coalition of more than 50 organizations across political, religious and cultural spheres to mobilize voices for coexistence, support victims of hate crimes, and more. Since October … Continue reading In Israel, Countering Racism and Hate →

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(un)conference Preview! Songs of Love, with John Beltzer

Good People Talk ·

2024/08/20

Come November, at The Good People Fund’s (un)conference in New York, singer-songwriter John Beltzer will bring us into his unique zone of good … leading attendees as we give our voices to a song personalized for a child facing a serious medical challenge. Since 1996, John’s Songs of Love Foundation has touched the lives of … Continue reading (un)conference Preview! Songs of Love, with John Beltzer →

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25:10

Fighting Online Antisemitism

Good People Talk ·

2024/07/31

With antisemitism rising exponentially and perniciously on cyber platforms, Fighting Online Antisemitism — a Good People Fund grantee based in Israel — uses its corps of 3,000 trained volunteers around the world and AI to monitor online spaces, report antisemitic content, and move to eliminate it. In this very timely episode of Good People Talk, … Continue reading Fighting Online Antisemitism →

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For Jewish Students, Navigating Surging Antisemitism...

Good People Talk ·

2024/06/24

Since Oct 7, colleges are flashpoints of antisemitism and anti-Zionism. TribeTalk, a Good People Fund grantee, is equipping Jewish college students with knowledge, resources and confidence to navigate through this challenging reality … and giving college-bound students information on what to expect when they arrive on campus. Jude Sydney and Robin Friedman are co-founders of … Continue reading For Jewish Students, Navigating Surging Antisemitism on Campus →

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Embracing Real Hope, In Trying and Challenging Times

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2024/05/21

In our severely challenged world — as we look to define and grasp hope — Rabbi Debra Orenstein sat with Good People Fund Director of Engagement Julie Fisher to talk about her own journey to hope … the value of hope to our mental and physical well beings … practical tips for all of us … Continue reading Embracing Real Hope, In Trying and Challenging Times →

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From Trauma to Impact: Ending Child Abuse and...

Good People Talk ·

2024/04/24

Amy Ever, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, is the Founder and CEO of A Courageous Voice — educating and equipping children, parents, teachers and community leaders with the knowledge and tools to end the scourge of child abuse, neglect and exploitation rooted in both on- and offline spaces. Amy talks about her journey from … Continue reading From Trauma to Impact: Ending Child Abuse and Exploitation →

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The Good People Fund, Live from Israel

Good People Talk ·

2024/04/23

Three of our visionary grantees in Israel vividly describe how they’re meeting new challenges since the terrorist attacks of Oct. 7, and staying true to their passions and missions elevating good and hope — and uplifting the communities they serve with renewed resolve. While in Israel in March, GPF Executive Director Naomi Eisenberger and GPF … Continue reading The Good People Fund, Live from Israel →

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50 Doses of Good

Good People Talk ·

2024/03/26

We’re at our 50th episode of Good People Talk! Marking this milestone moment, we’ve handed the microphone over to special guest host — Jodi Rudoren, Editor-in-Chief of the Forward and former Jerusalem Bureau Chief of The New York Times — as she discovers The Good People Fund’s secret sauce for building and sustaining a community … Continue reading 50 Doses of Good →

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Turning Grief into Purpose

Good People Talk ·

2024/02/26

Blyth Taylor Lord founded Courageous Parents Network in 2014 — some years after her daughter, Cameron, and her nephew, Hayden, both died from infantile Tay-Sachs. Blyth turned her grief into purpose. CPN — a GPF alum grantee — uses education, advocacy and community to equip and empower parents of children with serious medical conditions. She … Continue reading Turning Grief into Purpose →

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Voices from Israel: During Wartime, Maintaining...

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2024/02/13

For youth across the spectrum of developmental, physical and learning abilities, the war presents unique challenges. Beth Steinberg and Miriam Avraham — both mothers of children with Down syndrome — are the Founding Directors of Shutaf (“partner” in Hebrew) — practicing an inclusionary model of informal programming for kids, teens, and young adults across abilities. … Continue reading Voices from Israel: During Wartime, Maintaining Community for Youth Across Abilities →

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Building Community Around Jewish End-of-Life

Good People Talk ·

2024/01/30

Kavod v’Nichum (“Honor and Comfort”) — a GPF grantee — brings Jewish end-of-life discussions and practices into the light by elevating and advancing Chevrot Kadisha — holy societies that support individuals, families and communities during a sacred life cycle event. Sarit Wishnevski, Kavod v’Nichum’s Executive Director, joins Naomi Eisenberger, GPF Co-Founder and Executive Director, to … Continue reading Building Community Around Jewish End-of-Life →

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