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Isaac Raskas Ohrenstein, a Harvard student and WJC-Lauder Fellow, sits down with leaders and changemakers in the Jewish world to explore their impactful work across business, politics, academia, and philanthropy. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and the World Jewish Congress website.

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Aby Rosen is a Principal and Co-Founder of RFR Holding LLC, a Manhattan-based real estate investment, development, and management company. He was born in Frankfurt, then part of West Germany, to parents who were Holocaust survivors. Over his career, ... more

Dr. Charles Small is the Founding Director and President of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP). He established the ISGAP Oxford Summer Institute in Critical Antisemitism Studies in 2015 and previously served as the ... more

Arkady Suharenko is Deputy Chairman of the Council and a major shareholder of Rietumu Banka, one of Latvia’s largest private banks. He also serves as head of the Latvian Jewish community, where he has overseen the reconstruction of Riga’s historic Pe... more

Michael Polsky is the founder and CEO of Invenergy, the world’s largest private developer, owner, and operator of energy solutions. Under his leadership, the company has developed more than 220 projects totaling over 38 gigawatts across 34 U.S. state... more

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Arkady Suharenko
Deputy Chairman of the Council of Riga's banking and major shareholder at Rietumu Banka; head of the Latvian Jewish community
Rietumu Banka; Latvian Jewish Community
Episode: Language, Leadership, Lineage: Arkady Suharenko
Michael Polsky
Founder and CEO of Invenergy
Invenergy
Episode: Energy, Engineering, and Enterprise: Michael Polsky
Merryl Tisch
Chair of the SUNY Board of Trustees; former Chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents
State University of New York (SUNY)
Episode: Education, Ethics, and Excellence: Dr. Merryl Tisch
Barry Finestone
President and CEO, Jim Joseph Foundation
Jim Joseph Foundation
Episode: Solidarity, Scotland, and Sportsmanship: Barry Finestone
Joel Herzog
Managing director of Noga Group; president of Yad Vashem Switzerland; member of multiple boards; son of Chaim Herzog
Noga Group; Yad Vashem Switzerland
Episode: Discipline, Discretion, and Diplomacy: Joel Herzog
Bruce Levenson
Entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist; co-founder of United Communications Group
United Communications Group (UCG)
Episode: Sports, Service, and Substance: Bruce Levenson
Richard Mack
Co-founder and CEO of Mack Real Estate Group
Mack Real Estate Group
Episode: Cycles, Capital, and Coaching: Richard Mack
Adam Posén
President of the Peterson Institute for International Economics; leading authority on global monetary policy and economic policy
Peterson Institute for International Economics
Episode: Economics, Inquiry, and Expertise: Dr. Adam Posen
Jeff Gural
Chairman of GFP Real Estate; real estate investor and horse racing entrepreneur
GFP Real Estate
Episode: Property, Politics, and Power: Jeff Gural

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Isaac Ohrenstein
Host of Voices of Impact; WJC Lauder Fellow, Harvard University student

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Exceptional podcast!

    Hard to believe the host is as young as he is. Each of the illustrious guests is thoroughly researched and the questions posed are deep, inspiring conversations that are anything but run-of-the-mill. Highly recommended!

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Language, Leadership, Lineage: Arkady Suharenko
Q: What career path did Arkady consider and why engineering over medicine?
Arkady chose engineering over medicine due to a preference for more practical, less time-consuming study; he valued the ability to work with his hands and later apply his skills in Latvia's evolving economy, leading him to study at Riga Technical University and pursue engineering before shifting into banking.
Language, Leadership, Lineage: Arkady Suharenko
Q: What memory stands out about Arkady's upbringing?
Arkady focuses on growing up in a Jewish family within the Soviet context, his father's WWII service, the lack of explicit Jewish life around him at the time, and the moment when he realized and embraced his Jewish identity, which shaped his later community leadership.
Hamptons, Heritage, and Honor: Rabbi Marc Schneier
Q: What anecdote stands out from your interfaith work with Gulf states?
A defining moment was speaking on behalf of the Jewish community when Pope Francis visited Abu Dhabi in 2019, illustrating the unique intersections of interfaith dialogue and global diplomacy.
Hamptons, Heritage, and Honor: Rabbi Marc Schneier
Q: How do you view the trajectory of Israeli-Qatari relations today?
He emphasizes a long-term, steady engagement with Qatar, noting prior involvement since 2009 and highlighting the potential for closer ties as geopolitical alignments evolve, including considerations around travel, kosher food, and eventual participation in broader regional accords.
Hamptons, Heritage, and Honor: Rabbi Marc Schneier
Q: What is the next frontier for Rabbi Schneier?
The next frontier is launching a tuition-free day school initiative for Jewish children across the United States, aiming to ensure universal access to Jewish day education up to Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

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This program features interviews with leaders shaping business, policy, academia, and philanthropy within the Jewish world. Conversations span investment strategy, philanthropy, healthcare, education, and global affairs, often tying personal journeys to broader impact. Listeners can expect in-depth talks with high-profile figures about leadership, social responsibility, and the intersections of culture, Israel, and global issues. A standout pattern is rigorous research and thoughtful questioning that illuminate not only career milestones but also the real-world implications of their work for communities and causes they care about.

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