Contributors

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Nicole Kelly

Nicole Kelly is a dynamic storyteller, educator, and entrepreneur whose work bridges the worlds of Jewish culture, historical memory, and immersive travel. She hosts Shebrew in the City, a podcast exploring Jewish identity through conversations on jewish life often featuring guests who are leaders in Jewish advocacy, education, and the arts. Currently earning her Master’s in Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Gratz College, Nicole is committed to combating antisemitism and preserving historical truth through conversation and education. With a background in musical theater, she leads engaging tours across various cities, blending history with performance as co-owner of TopDogTours. Originally from Northridge, CA, she now lives on the Upper West Side. Behind a microphone, in a classroom, or on the streets of New York, she is dedicated to spreading Jewish joy, fostering understanding, and ensuring that the lessons of the past inform a more compassionate future.

https://www.instagram.com/shebrewinthecity/
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Patrick Robert Kelly

​Patrick Kelly is the founder and owner of TopDogTours, a boutique walking tour company offering small group and private tours in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and Toronto. With a background in performance and a passion for storytelling, Patrick has built a team of charismatic guides who bring history to life for visitors from around the world. In addition to his work with TopDogTours, Patrick serves as the producer and editor of Shebrew in the City, a podcast exploring Jewish identity and celebrating Jewish artists, entrepreneurs, and advocates. He also occasionally appears as a guest, offering his unique insights and perspectives. Patrick resides on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with his wife, Nicole Kelly, and their family. Together, they are dedicated to creating engaging content and experiences that celebrate culture, history, and community.

https://www.instagram.com/patrickrealness/

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Dana Arschin

Dana Arschin is a three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and the first Storyteller for the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC). Before joining HMTC, she spent six years as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor for Fox 5 News, covering the New York/Tri-state area. Dana is the granddaughter of an Auschwitz survivor, her "Poppy," who passed away in December 2023 at age 101. In 2018, Dana traveled to Poland to learn more about her ancestors murdered in the Holocaust, creating three short films for Fox 5. One of those films, The Forgotten Camps, earned her a second NY Emmy Award. She started her career at News 12 The Bronx/Brooklyn, where she shot, wrote, and edited all her stories, earning her first Emmy for coverage of Brooklyn's 2014 snowstorm cleanup. She also won two NY Press Club Awards. In October 2023, Dana won her third NY Emmy for her role in the Fox 5 special Tower of Heroes.

https://danaarschin.weebly.com/

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Dr. Beth Ricanati

Dr. Beth Ricanati has built a career integrating wellness into everyday life through medical clinics, wellness programs, and now as an author and speaker. She blends clinical medicine with holistic self-care, emphasizing the balance of science and spirituality for a healthy life. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (Art History) and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Dr. Ricanati trained at Columbia Presbyterian and worked at Columbia’s Center for Women’s Health and the Cleveland Clinic. As the founding medical director of Lifestyle180, she helped develop a pioneering program using nutrition, exercise, and stress management to treat chronic disease. Now based in Southern California, Dr. Ricanati focuses on writing, speaking, and leading challah-making workshops. Her award-winning book, Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs, explores the power of rituals in fostering wellness, connection, and a meaningful life.

https://bethricanatimd.com/

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Elana Frank

Elana Frank, entrepreneur and mom to 3 boys through IVF and embryo donation, helps intended parents navigate becoming parents through her non-profit, the Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF). Cost, education, and access were tremendous obstacles for this “unspoken” issue in the Jewish community, so she rallied countless like-minded people and created JFF. She has raised more than $7 million, trained 1000+ community and healthcare leaders in infertility sensitivity, matched up hundreds of people with “fertility buddies”, allocated more than 2.5 million dollars in fertility grants, “birthed” 200+ babies, and is now scaling JFF nationally.


https://jewishfertilityfoundation.org/

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Elizabeth Kames

Elizabeth is the granddaughter of two German Holocaust Refugees, Rudolph Herz and Trudy Siegel Herz. From a very young age, Elizabeth recognized her family history was unique and began to embrace every opportunity to write and record her grandparents’ stories. Elizabeth became involved in 3GNY as a classroom speaker through WEDU in 2017. She is proud to be part of such an inspiring and important organization, and honored to keep the legacy of her grandparents alive, informing students about the Holocaust, and the effects hate and injustice can have on the world. Elizabeth graduated from The George Washington University with a degree in Political Communication and holds a J.D. from Drexel University School of Law. She serves as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County, New York City and resides in Manhattan.

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Harmonie Kreiger

Harmonie Krieger is a multifaceted entrepreneur, TV personality, and motivational speaker. With a vibrant presence in the entertainment and wellness industries, she is best known for her work as a lifestyle expert and brand strategist. Harmonie founded Pop Your Shop, a company specializing in experiential marketing and brand activations, helping businesses engage their audiences through immersive events and innovative campaigns.

Harmonie has appeared on various reality TV shows, including Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking. She is also a wellness advocate, often sharing her insights on mindfulness, personal growth, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Harmonie's dynamic career is driven by her passion for connecting people, creating memorable experiences, and inspiring others to live authentically.

Her unique combination of creativity, business acumen, and charisma makes her a sought-after figure in both the entertainment and wellness communities.

https://www.instagram.com/harmoniekrieger/?hl=en

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Jana Krumholtz

Jana Krumholtz is currently performing in the world premiere musical 3 Summers of Lincoln at La Jolla Playhouse. Last season, she was an actor and dance captain in Macbeth at Oregon Shakespeare Festival. A commercial dancer after graduating from NYU, she’s appeared on AGT, SNL, the VMAs, Jimmy Fallon, and danced with Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Tom Holland. She was a featured dancer on Lip Sync Battle for 5 seasons. As a choreographer, credits include Bedroom Eyes, Look at Me Now, and Rise Together LA. Her writing has been seen in Chrysalis and 6 Million Jews Didn’t Die For You To... As a producer, she’s worked with Dana Foglia, THEGRIT, and Jon Rua. Jana was associate director/movement coach for Do The Hustle at the Guggenheim. She teaches on Amazon Halo, Fitbit Premium, and with Tony Robbins. Her program Return to Dance debuted at Idea World Fitness Conference.


https://www.instagram.com/jana.krumholtz/?hl=en

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John Reed

Born in Houston, Texas and growing up in Melbourne, Australia, John Reed is an actor, dancer, writer and educator who resides in New York City. John has performed in such musicals as A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Fiddler On The Roof, Funny Girl, Jesus Christ Superstar and 42nd Street, as well as a multitude of Shakespeare plays. He made his Off-Broadway debut with The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene in the world premier of Amid Walling Walls, a musical revue of Yiddish songs written and performed in ghettos and concentration camps during the Holocaust. John is also the proud grandson of Polish Jewish Holocaust survivors, Jacob and Sara Zylberstein.

https://www.johnreedactor.com/

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Josh Lamon

Josh originated the role of ‘Sheldon,’ and performed the role of Barry, in the The Prom. Previously, he was seen in Groundhog Day, where he originated the role of ‘Buster’, the town mayor and keeper of the Groundhog, Phil. He is most known for his other scene stealing work on and off Broadway in Finding Neverland, Hair (both the original revival cast and the 2011 ‘Summer Of Love’ company), Into the Woods (Amy Adams, Donna Murphy and Denis O’Hare), Little Miss Sunshine (James Lapine and Bill Finn) and his acclaimed performance of “Richard” (aka the Fat Nurse) in City Center’s revival of A New Brain. Seen on such hit shows as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Blacklist, 30 Rock, Inside Amy Schumer and playing “Craigory” on Hulu’s Deadbeat. He is also in the feature film, “Here Today” directed by Billy Crystal. He is currently in "Death Becomes Her" on Broadway. @joshlamon

https://www.joshlamon.com/

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Logan Levkoff

Dr. Logan Levkoff specializes in uncomfortable conversations. An internationally recognized expert on sexuality and relationships, she encourages honest conversation about sexuality and the role it plays in our culture. She speaks on a wide range of issues, including sexual health and sexuality education, parenting, combatting antisemitism in school settings, trends in sexuality, deconstructing double standards, relationship hurdles and intimacy, consent, and the role of sexuality and representation (or lack thereof) in pop culture, business, and politics. 


Logan is the author of two parenting books: Got Teens? The Doctor Moms’ Guide to Sexuality, Social Media, and Other Adolescent Realities with Dr. Jennifer Wider (Seal Press, 2014) and Third Base Ain't What it Used to Be: What Your Kids are Learning About Sex Today and How to Teach Them to Become Sexually Healthy Adults (Open Road Media, May 2012).

https://www.loganlevkoff.com/

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Netta Asner-Minster

Netta was born in Silver Spring, Maryland and moved to Israel in 2004. She served in the IDF as part of the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit in the North American Desk, working with American and Canadian reporters in Israel. She completed her degree from Hebrew University in International Relations and Jewish History and Contemporary Judaism. She worked as an English tour guide at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament. She currently acts as a Jewish and Israel educator working with English speaking audiences by speaking publicly, teaching courses, and building personal connections. Wherever she can, she wants to help Jews explore their Judaism.

https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/author/netta-asner/

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Remi Attia

Luxury Hotel Designer, Consultant, and Chef, Remi has always led with the belief that every detail tells a compelling story, whether told through the language of design, architecture, or cuisine.  The Nosh Table, a visionary venture that blends her Jewish and Italian heritage into a dinnerware line, reflecting her unwavering commitment to celebrating diversity through the language of design.  Remi honed her expertise at Carpigiani University in Bologna, Italy becoming a Certified Gelatiere to launch Capri Gelato in Los Angeles. She has collaborated with The Leading Hotels of the World, Montage Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott. Her work has been featured on Food Network and The Golden Globe Awards

https://www.remiattia.com/

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Shany Dagan

Shany is a multidisciplinary Israeli-American performer and choreographer based in NYC, CA, and abroad for over a decade. She is a graduate of AMDA NY, a Broadway Dance Center Professional Semester alum, and a trained aerialist. A board member of SpectorDance Company, she performs for causes like climate change and social justice. Her choreography has been featured at NYC venues including Theater Barn, APAP, Gibney, Broadway Dance Center, and the Martha Graham Studio, as well as at Israel's Karmiel Dance Festival. She also presented work in Monterey, CA, with SpectorDance. Performance credits include The Little Mermaid, Thistle Dance, Christmas Wonderland, Le Grand Cirque, Hope the Musical, RWS, Dancing With the Stars (Israel), and NBC. Shany is the founder/artistic director of DAGAN MOVEMENT, which debuted in 2023. She is currently developing two new projects—while preparing for motherhood!

https://www.shanydagan.com/

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