Dr, David Leitner, better known as Dr. D., is a strategy and leadership consultant and a university lecturer. He specializes in using strategy to create team alignment and engaged followership. He is married and has three amazing kids. He is a disabled IDF veteran who suffers from CRPS. And is the only IPSC wheelchair competitor in Israel.

In this episode of Anything But Traditional, Dr. David Leitner reflects on his upbringing as the son of a conservative rabbi, his life-changing experience in Israel, and his severe injury during military service that led to his struggle with CRPS.

Dr. D discusses making aliyah on his own, building Bar Ilan into a more accessible university, and building a family and career despite chronic pain.

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00:00 Introduction

01:22 Growing Up as a Rabbi's Kid

05:06 Journey to Israel and Religious Transformation

08:39 College Life and Struggles with Identity

16:16 Military Service and Injury

26:48 Living with CRPS

31:26 Adapting to a New Reality

41:44 Expanding Accessibility Efforts

42:47 Handing Over the Role and Creating a Board

43:43 Pursuing a PhD and Major Life Events

46:00 Challenges and Triumphs in the Army

51:11 Building A Family

01:01:26 Daily Life and Assistance

01:10:12 Leadership and Followership

01:14:57 Final Thoughts and Advice

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You can also reach out to Tamar@tales-of.com with questions, comments, or inquiries, and/or check out my website tales-of.com to learn more about who I am and what I do.

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Shabbos Kestenbaum graduated from Harvard’s divinity school this past May, and is now suing Harvard University for failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism.

This past Wednesday night, Shabbos addressed the Republican National Convention.

Today, we hear the story of his past, present, and future.

From Yeshivat Noam to Harvard Divinity School, he shares his evolving political ideologies, and emphasizes the importance of fighting for Jewish and American values, both domestically and abroad with his goal of greater unity and support for Jewish causes.

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00:00 - Introduction

01:57 - Early Life and Family

04:26 - Educational Journey and Harvard Experience

07:36 - Political Views and Ideologies

08:16 - Experiences in Poland and Jewish Education

19:30 - Reflections on American and Israeli Jewish Communities

24:11 - Future Plans and Final Thoughts

**For updates and conversations about these episodes, follow me at @talesoftamar on Instagram.

You can also reach out to Tamar@tales-of.com with questions, comments, or inquiries, and/or check out my website tales-of.com to learn more about who I am and what I do.

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Chari Pere, creator of Miscarried: An Unspoken Cartoonmentary, worked as a creative director and illustrator/storyboard artist on projects for Red Bull, Jockey, Disney, Comedy Central, and Bud Light.

She has created content for The Washington Post's The Lily and Mad Magazine and has collaborated with NYT bestselling author Gretchen Rubin and actress Mayim Bialik.

Chari launched the "Unspoken" Cartoon series as part of the 2024 Jewish Writers' Initiative Digital Storytellers Lab Fellowship.

Breaking Stigmas through Cartoons: An Interview with Shari Pair

In this episode of Anything But Traditional, Chari shares her journey from childhood aspirations to her experiences working with major brands like Red Bull and Disney, and her profound personal journey through miscarriage and postpartum depression.

The conversation delves into her efforts to break the silence around very important, yet often untalked about topics, through her comics and animated shorts, and is a powerful testament to using art to foster empathy and support others facing similar challenges.

Website: https://www.charipere.com/

Miscarried: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI7kEAYkUJI

Michael's Miscarriage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E-9Nc66L2k&t=2s

Subscribe to the "Unspoken" YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UnspokenCartoonmentary

Instagram/Facebook: @charipereart

**For updates and conversations about these episodes, follow me at @talesoftamar on Instagram.

You can also reach out to Tamar@tales-of.com with questions, comments, or inquiries, and/or check out my website tales-of.com to learn more about who I am and what I do.

Thank you for listening!

00:00 Introduction

01:29 Chari's Journey into Cartooning

02:32 The Impact of Miscarriage on Chari's Work

03:48 Creating Comics for Social Change

08:58 Chari's Background and Early Influences

16:24 Navigating Career and Motherhood

20:16 Challenges and Resilience in Chari's Career

27:26 Struggles and Miscarriages

31:48 Postpartum Depression and Health Challenges

34:19 Balancing Career and Family

38:31 Finding Support and Breaking Stigmas

49:50 Final Thoughts and Reflections