Welcome to the Career Forum, the place to learn about frum careers and higher education. Here you'll meet guests you won't find anywhere else and get an "insiders" view of the most popular fields in the frum world today. This podcast is brought to you by Sara Schenirer Institute of Higher Education.
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Hosted by Dovid Becker, the Masters of Social Work podcast is a series of captivating conversations with leaders in the field of mental health. Hear their stories, their journeys, and learn from their wisdom. Open, entertaining and deeply insightful, the podcast is all about personal growth and the way to get there. Travel behind the scenes into the powerful world of therapy and learn from the best.
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#32) What Accountants Today Are Missing (and How to Fix It)
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34:04Elisha Schwab is Principal at Master Accounting Now, an educational resource for aspiring accountants. He’s also Cash Management Director at Centers Business Office, a nursing home management consultancy. His diverse roles include educator, bank liaison and fraud prevention specialist. His passion is helping aspiring accountants avoid cookie cutter…
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#9) Complex Trauma and Safe Spaces: A Therapists’ Dilemma
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57:53Shaya Hecht, LCSW is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Sara Schenirer social work program in collaboration with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Shaya is also a Psychotherapist who is the founder and director of H.I.P. Counseling Center in the New York area. His insights into dysregulation and trauma is aimed at creating an environment fo…
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#31) Cybersecurity, as a sacred Responsibility with Batya Aliza Etzion
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40:40Batya Aliza Etzion is a Cybersecurity expert with a strong technical background. She began with software development and startups, but was drawn to Cybersecurity because she says it fits with her religious values.By Faigy Barth
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#30) Building Experiences, Not Just Products
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49:23Shmuel Bollen is Senior Product Manager for athenahealth. A quick glance at his resume reveals an eclectic and interesting work history, which morphed from a liberal arts background to User Experience, or “UX,” in what appears to be a very organic way. Bollen says that differentiating your product through user experience is done through understandi…
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#8) Finding Effective Modalities for Every Client
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46:15Chananyah Silverman is an LCSW and PhD Fellow who serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Sara Schenirer social work program in collaboration with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. He has over a decade of experience as a licensed clinician, and is currently the Clinical Director at Premium Health Center in Brooklyn.…
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#29) Financial Therapy: The Money Makeover You Didn’t Know You Needed
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46:25Simi Mandelbaum is a Financial Therapist who founded PROSPR Financial Wellness, a center dedicated to reducing the stress and anxiety people feel around money. Simi’s helped hundreds of clients reduce debt, increase income, and most importantly live their lives true to their goals and values.By Faigy Barth
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#7) Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment: The Power of EMDR
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54:14Roy Kiessling, LISW, is a leading expert in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and a pioneer in modernizing EMDR training. He is the founder of EMDR Consulting. Kiessling has trained thousands of therapists worldwide, helping them integrate EMDR into their practice with confidence and effectiveness.…
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#28) Forensic Accounting: Painting Pictures With Numbers
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43:43Ephraim Stulberg is Senior Vice President of Matson, Driscoll & Damico, Limited, a Toronto-based Forensic Accounting Firm. Stulberg says objective, numbers-based fact finding and the presentation of provable financial narratives in court makes for an exciting and rewarding career.By Gary Waleik
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#27) Building Better ABA: The Impact of Quality Assurance
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54:07Raizy Izrailev is not your typical Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. Her expertise lies in quality assurance, a lesser-known area within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Raizy is the founder of Gryd Consulting, a premier consulting agency providing comprehensive and tailored guidance and support to ABA providers.…
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Moshe Norman is the owner of Transcend Counseling Services and the host of the Mondays with Moshe weekly Zoom call. He’s a clinician in private practice, and a former Adjunct Professor in the Sara Schenirer program. Moshe provides training for therapists and has developed a highly regarded program to help young couples develop a strong emotional fo…
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#26) Understanding ABA: One Laffy Taffy at a Time
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51:56Duvy Rubinfeld, MEd, BCBA, LBA, is Clinical Director at Real Change ABA Therapy in Lakewood, New Jersey. He has over a decade of experience in the field of Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis and is a professor at Manhattanville College, teaching for the Sara Schenirer Institute. Rubinfeld specializes in autism, ADHD and anxiety, and st…
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BONUS EPISODE #2 - Choosing Wisely: A Dating Coach Shares Career Tips
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19:34Mrs. Yael Kaisman, a noted mechaneches and dating coach, reveals surprising parallels between dating and career decisions, sharing her expert tips for making choices that truly align with your values and goals. Whether you're choosing a soul-mate or a profession, this episode will help you navigate life’s big decisions with clarity and confidence.…
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BONUS EPISODE #1 - Career Regrets: 3 Mistakes People Make (And How To Avoid Them)
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47:34Shaina Keren is a career consultant who runs SK Career Consulting. Her specialty is helping people find work they will enjoy and succeed at. Shaina also coaches businesses to set up for success and contributes to numerous publications and podcasts. Shaina is uniquely qualified to give us the inside scoop on how to make the monumental decision that …
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Dr. Nachi Felt, Ph.D., also known as the “ADHD Doctor,” is an ADHD & Executive Functioning specialist. He’s a professor at Columbia University where he teaches Psychopathology and co-directs the Cognition and Neuroscience Research Lab. Dr. Felt has developed his “Cycles of Clarity” technique, which is designed to empower fellow ADHDers to create th…
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#25) Confronting Your Fears - A Clinical Psychology Perspective
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49:06Marc Eichenbaum is a Clinical Psychology Intern. Eichenbaum’s range of experiences with people dealing with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance abuse issues, and his creative approach to their treatment makes him a great resource for people interested in a career in clinical psychology.…
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#24) From Scoliosis to Strength: A Physical Therapist’s Mission
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58:21Dr. Rivka Robinson PT, DPT is a pioneer in the field of Physical Therapy. Robinson is the founder of Robinson Physical Therapy, where she specializes in pediatric development, scoliosis and spine rehabilitation. She’s written books, taught courses and is the creator of her own method, the Robinson Technique. She’s an advocate for PT as a way to imp…
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#23) A Frum Attorney makes his mark on Wall Street
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54:33Yosef Nussbaum is Lead Counsel for Treasury Regulation and Risk for Wells Fargo. Nussbaum has acquired two decades of legal expertise in the financial services sector, specializing in compliance with regulatory frameworks, financial risk management and corporate law. He’s also a graduate/musmach of Yeshiva Torah V’daas and gives a shiur on the week…
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#22) The Keys to Running An Occupational Therapy Clinic
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51:18Ricki Dembitzer has over two decades of experience as an Occupational Therapist. As the founder and director of IncredAbilities Therapy, a multidisciplinary team of therapists who help children achieve their goals, she has a unique perspective on the impact that occupational therapists make on the lives of their clients.…
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Join Charles Swenson as he does a deep dive into the life-changing power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Used strategically, DBT's groundbreaking skills can help manage intense feelings and build resilience. Learn how to respond, not react with Swenson on the latest MASTERS episode.By Dovid Becker
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#21) Meet The Special Educator Who Travels To His Students
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31:40Sruly Edelman is a Special Education Itinerant Teacher, or “SEIT.” When you hear Edelman talking about his passion for helping students, you’ll see why he’s always glad to be on the move.By Gary Waleik
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Dr. Akiva Perlman delves into the power of authenticity in therapy, emphasizing how the therapeutic relationship is central to healing. Reflecting on personal moments of judgment and vulnerability, he explores how embracing our flaws can lead to deeper self-acceptance. This episode invites listeners to consider the courage it takes to face themselv…
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#20) It’s Not Just Coding: The Many Roles of a Data Scientist
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41:04Alina Rivilis is a Data Scientist, whose specialty is inventing creative solutions for business problems. The best way to do that, Rivilis says, is to take on and integrate the roles of scientist, Data Analyst, business person and, yes, coder.By Faigy Barth
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#2) Helping Boys and Young Men Meet Today's Challenges to Kedushah
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41:42Shloime Zimmerman talks to Dovid Becker about the challenges to Kedushah that boys face these days and what we can do about it. Using a Torah backed approach together with cutting-edge psychological research, Zimmerman seeks to "normalize" these conversations and empower parents to show up for their children. Disclaimer: This episode contains sensi…
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#19) "From Determination to Expertise: Yosef Graus's BCBA Journey”
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50:05Rabbi Yossi Graus is a Chassid, M.S. Ed, BCBA, ABA and Professor. His degrees and certifications have enabled him to strengthen the community he’s always called home in ways he might not have been able to without the help of Sara Schenirer.By Gary Waleik
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#1) Inside ADHD: Discovering What Really Works With Patients
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51:02Dr. Russell Ramsay is world renowned for ADHD research and treatment. He discusses the challenges and the victories he’s experienced during his decades in the field. https://www.cbt4adhd.com/ Adult ADHD Tool Kit Rethinking Adult ADHDBy Dovid Becker, LCSW
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#18) Data-Driven Energy with Shira Parnes
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26:49Shira Parnes runs her own renewable energy development company. She’s capable of handling all aspects of the business, but prefers to delegate responsibility to her talented staff to help her clients save money.By Faigy Barth
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#17) Managing 27 Surgery Centers With A Torah Perspective
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29:43Akiva Scott is Yeshiva educated and holds a Master’s in Business. Akiva had his sights set on media and entertainment. But Akiva’s journey led him to health care administration, which he considers an act of chesed.By Gary Waleik
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Chana Miriam Bain is a Paralegal who serves at a law firm specializing in financial relief for debtors. She makes a strong case for the Paralegal profession as an ideal one for frum women and stresses the importance of a wide range of problem-solving skills … and empathy.By Faigy Barth
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#15) The Big House Hunt with Real Estate Agent Pinny Heskiel
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24:32Pinny Heskiel’s successful real estate career began after Hurricane Sandy destroyed the home he was renting, which led to a series of moves in a short period of time and the realization that he needed to purchase his own house. Heskiel’s experiences motivate him to help others do the same.By Gary Waleik
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#14) Bringing Joy to Parent/Child Interactions with Shifra Garfunkel, MS SLP
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41:26Shifra Garfunkel is a speech therapist. But, as an early interventionist who works with children, she acts in many capacities, all of which are designed to spur their development and create enhanced interaction with their caregivers.By Faigy Barth
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#13) Thinking Big: A Special Educator Opens His Own Successful Agency
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29:37Dovid Halon is a Special Educator who saw the need for a new agency that invests in what he calls his community’s most valuable asset … its children. And, as a rabbi, he’s uniquely qualified to see the parallels between treatment approaches and Chassidus.By Gary Waleik and Faigy Barth
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#12) The Surprising Ways School Psychologists Change Lives with Ellen Shaiman
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36:08From advocating “brave talk” through conversations with Shprintzy the Doll to teaching listening skills and positivity, Ellen Shaiman outlines the tools that every school psychologist should have in his or her tool kit.By Faigy Barth
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#11) Law and Order: All About Paralegal Law with Shlomo Haas, Esq.
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42:39Shlomo Haas is Chief Academic Officer of National Paralegal College at Crestpoint University. As a frum attorney, he’s uniquely qualified to run a new program in partnership with Sara Schenirer Institute for aspiring paralegals. Shlomo gives the rundown on what a paralegal job looks like....from the inside!…
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#10) The Coach with a Business Plan with Steve Lover
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47:14Steve Lover’s successful career as a Business Development Coach began when he experienced, ironically, failure in a different business. But Lover parlayed his experiences and created his own comprehensive coaching service that helps business people avoid impediments to success.By Gary Waleik and Faigy Barth
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#9) Where The Roles of Teacher and Adminstrator Meet with Aidella Avtzon
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48:33Aidella Avtzon has worn many hats; math teacher, SEIT, special educator and administrator. She says a Master’s in Education can be a path to a surprisingly multifaceted career, and that life as a SEIT is a frum woman’s dream. Find out about her surprising story to success!By Gary Waleik and Faigy Barth
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#8) Balance Sheets For A Career … And For Life
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22:43Rachmiel Scharg is a CPA with more than a decade of experience in domestic and international taxation. He’s also an observant Jew who has some interesting insights on accounting and how that works to support his career and family goals.By Gary Waelik
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Chaya Halberg tells the story of how she created her own accounting niche by empowering companies to clean up their accounting messes, and how she had fun in the process. As we head into tax season, get to know what goes on behind the scenes in your accountant's office!By Faigy Barth
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#6) Flying the Frum Skies with Captain Shraga Bernzweig
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30:18Shraga Bernzweig has not only figured out how to successfully juggle life as a commercial airline pilot with Jewish observance, he’s figured out how to turn his busy lifestyle into more Torah study, and even Purim celebrations on the East and West Coasts … in the same day.By Gary Waleik
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#5) A Therapist’s Passion for Helping People Heal
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57:17Rebecca Jerozolim, LCSW is a clinical social worker with a decade and a half of experience. Specializing in therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, CBT, ACT, sand therapy, and play therapy, Rebecca employs a holistic and innovative approach to address the diverse needs of her clients. Jerozolim believes her clients must heal emotionally, not through “…
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#4) On Call 24/6 - The Busy Life of a Nursing Home Administrator with Yehuda Goodwin
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32:27Yehuda Goodwin’s career might be characterized as a bit circuitous and unusual. But his wide range of expertise and his versatility is what makes him a great fit for his 24/6 job, which he sees as a Kiddush Hashem. Goodwin shares the traits that are helpful in this profession and an easy can do attitude!…
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#3) Hospital Dietetics: The Immediate and Long Term Rewards with Tali Mizrachi, RDN
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34:04Tali Mizrachi chose Dietetics over Pediatrics, which she says was a great choice for her. As a dietician, she sees immediate, positive results with her NICU patients, and her schedule allows for an ideal work/life balance, which might not have been the case with pediatrics. Tali will happily give you nutrition advice....but please, not on Shabbos!…
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#2) When Your Client's Financial Goals Are Also Your Own
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35:00Lawrence (Larry) Barth, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF , CEO and President of AJJ Planning Services brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry to Forest Hills Financial Group. Larry works with businesses, healthcare professionals and individuals advocating on behalf of their business interests and families to help ensure they are well …
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Career Forum Podcast launches this Monday! Episode #1 teaser is now live...Listen now!By Gary Waleik and Faigy Barth
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#1) ABA: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know
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41:16Andrea Netzer has two decades of experience in Behavior Analysis. She’d like to dispel the myth that the field requires only rigid approaches. Netzer places a premium on caring and creative solutions. Andrea Netzer is the regional director of Proud Moments ABA.By Faigy Barth
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