Episode 175 - The Bible Scholar, Leadership Expert and Rabbi Sacks Center Director: A Conversation with Erica Brown

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Erica Brown is the author of twelve books on leadership, the Bible and spirituality, and is the newly named Director of Leadership at the nascent Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Center for Values and Leadership. Hear her fabulous life story on this episode! -------------------- EPISODE TIME STAMPS  2:30  Introduction – Erica’s childhood in Pittsburgh  4:15  Family background; Erica speaks about her grandparents time during the Holocaust  8:36  Life at Brandeis, and the beginnings of an examination of a spiritual path  10:53 Erica begins examining her Jewish identity in the context of the Holocaust 13:58 Growing up and making the decision to forfeit a scholarship in favor of studying Judaism 17:24 Erica discussed the importance of connecting with others and sharing one’s gifts 23:47 The decision to follow a career path centered on Judaism and Jewish education 27:23 Erica’s graduate education and early career 38:59 Erica discusses the intersection of religious traditions and leadership 43:10 Launching a new leadership center, the importance of honoring Rabbi Sack’s memory 49:47 Objectives of the new Rabbi Lord Sacks Center for Values and Leadership   CONNECT WITH Erica Brown More information about Erica Brown, including her many books and articles, can be found at her website: EricaBrown.com.  More information on the new Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Center for Values and Leadership can be found here, at Yeshiva University.   ABOUT THIS PODCAST Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know. The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org. Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or on Facebook. Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com. Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!!