This podcast is slightly longer than usual...but totally worth the listen! In one of my favorite episodes ever, I welcome Howard Krugel...two years into a diagnosis with ALS. Despite his illness, he is committed to being the best person he can be every single day. Refusing to back down from this devastating disease, Howard shares the five principles that define his stated goal of living an Honest Happy Life.

Take a moment to listen to this wisdom...as it will definitely help us all to Wake Up To Life.

HOWARD'S Five Principles

Irrational Confidence

No Fear

Giving Is Living

Guilt Free Living

Why Not?

Edited by: Alex Wolf

Original Music Composed by: Dan Hacker

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Today's episode is being released just after the miraculous ceasefire that has ended the October 7th War in Israel and Gaza. We celebrate the return of living hostages and many of our beloved dead. While there is still more to be done, this is a moment to celebrate with music.

Aaron Markovitz is currently the Cantorial Soloist at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield, Michigan. When this episode was recorded Aaron was the Zipser Family Musician in Residence at Temple Israel.

He will share his incredible spirit and musical talent with a song written for moments like this. The recording features Cantor Neil Michaels on backup vocals.

To hear more of Aaron's music, check out this page: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/aaron-markovitz/1111744849

Edited by: Alex Wolf

Original Music Composed by: Dan Hacker

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Today's episode is being released on the heels of the two year anniversary of October 7th. We come to you as we wait hopefully for the release of ALL of the hostages from Gaza. It was recorded earlier in 2025.

Lindsay Spolen Pinchuk is the owner of her own marketing firm and the creator of Dear FoundHer (a podcast and community for female entrepreneurs). According to her website, she is an Entrepreneur, Marketer, Consultant, Educator, Speaker, Connector, Community Builder, Podcaster, Former Corporate Executive, Small Business Advocate who makes marketing simple.

On today's episode, she shares her formula for "showing up" for her community and the Jewish People. Her bold and unabashed attitude pushes the limits to defend against antisemitism and anti-Zionism in our modern world. She is a powerful messenger in a challenging time for the Jewish people and women around the world.

https://www.lindsaypinchuk.com/

https://www.dearfoundher.com/

Edited by: Alex Wolf

Original Music Composed by: Dan Hacker

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And if you have someone with a story to tell, please contact me at josh@temple-israel.org