The Jewish View: Community Groups

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Holly Brown, Executive Director, Palace Theatre

Posted on August 14, 2014

Holly talks about how she turned around the finances of the venerable Palace Theatre in the two years since she’s been at the helm of the entertainment facility. She discloses how she plans to continue to improve the financial viability of the Palace. We also reminisce about the golden years of the Palace when it Continue Reading »

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Peter Iwanowicz, Executive Director, Environmental Advocates of New York

Posted on July 30, 2014

Peter discusses how he plans on handling a probe into the oil tankers running along the Hudson River in Albany County, fracking, energy alternatives, child safe products and the clean water raid as it relates to the Tappan Zee Bridge rebuilding project.

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Rabbi Zalman Simon, Director, Bethlehem Chabad

Posted on July 21, 2014

The son of the program’s cohost, Rabbi Zalman Simon, discusses his technique for outreach to the Jewish community throughout the town of Bethlehem. Part of Rabbi Z’s outreach effort is to create a Food Bank with kosher food utilizing volunteers from the town’s Jewish community serving Jews in need throughout Albany County.

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Schenectady JCC Executive Director Mark Weintraub and Michael Abadi

Posted on July 9, 2014

Mark discusses all the activities offered at the Schenectady Jewish Community Center in Niskayuna, Schenectady County. From early childhood to senior programs, fitness and social events, the JCC has it all at an affordable price. Mark brought along an emissary from Raanana, Israel, who is working as one of two summer camp counselors at the Continue Reading »

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Jane Sanders, Community Outreach Coordinator, Bethlehem Senior Services

Posted on May 21, 2014

Jane talks about the challenges seniors (60+) face in the town of Bethlehem and how Bethlehem Senior Services tries to meet those demands to make it easier for seniors to live in the suburban town.

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David Alan Miller, Conductor, Albany Symphony Orchestra

Posted on March 12, 2014

Grammy-award winning conductor David Alan Miller talks about his acceptance of the prestigious award, his alter egos Cowboy Dave and Coach Dave, upcoming concerts dates and his encounters with other artists — Conductor Andre Previn and Cellist Yo-Yo Ma. For more information about concert dates and tickets for the Albany Symphony Orchestra please click here.

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Rabbi Yitchok Hecht, Director of the Ulster County Chabad

Posted on March 6, 2014

Rabbi Hecht discusses the history of his famous and distinguished family. He also talks about the challenges he faces building the Chabad of Ulster County.

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Saratoga WarHorse Founder Bob Nevins and JWV Post 105 Commander Lance Wang

Posted on February 19, 2014

Bob and Lance discuss all issues facing veterans. Saratoga WarHorse is an organization designed to help veterans face their post-war psychological problems through the healing powers of the horse. Bob is a Vietnam War veteran and Lance is an Iraq War veteran.

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Chris Hawver, Executive Director, Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission

Posted on February 19, 2014

Chris discusses the condition of the 6,000-acre Pine Bush, 3,200 acres that are permanently preserved, and how the rare habitat blends in with the community surrounding it including neighborhoods and the Albany County landfill.

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Tim Kremer, Executive Director, NYS School Board Association

Posted on February 13, 2014

Tim discusses the mechanics that make the Association tick, his support of the controversial Common Core education standards and how he got to where he is today.

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