About this episode
This episode features stories about personal experiences during the holiday season, highlighting themes of resilience and community.
Because some stories deserve another listen—thank you for being part of the community that makes that possible. David Dean Bottrell discovers his passion after stealing the school play's spotlight; Andrea Kamen’s bright menorah cuts through the darkness of anti-semitism; and Joe Charnitski tries to break a nightmare-before-Christmas bad luck streak.
People in this episode
Guests: David Dean Bottrell, Andrea Kamen, Joe Charnitski
Topics covered
- holiday spirit
- anti-semitism
- school play
- personal stories
- community
Keywords
- holiday spirit
- anti-semitism
- school play
- menorah
- bad luck
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