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	Podcast:		Jews You Should Know
	Episode:		Episode 164 - The "Hell to Hallah" Author: A Conversation with Shari Wallack
	Category:		Religion & Spirituality
	Duration:		00:58:43
	Publish Date:		2021-10-18 01:17:21
	Description:		ABOUT THIS EPISODE Follow Shari Wallack on her amazing journey of transformation and self-discovery, as she rises “From Hell to Challah”. Shari had her professional career upended as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, experienced a mental health crisis, and emerged from the hospital committed to finding a new path for her life. Little did she know at the time that she would be soon traveling around the country in the midst of a pandemic, baking challah and sharing her journey and wisdom with old friends and new acquaintances. She discusses the fears and challenges that led to her hospitalization, and how she charted a new path forward, learning the importance of sharing and vulnerability during a time of great uncertainty. She shares grains of wisdom about growth, relationships, parenting, and the joy of sharing one’s gifts with the world. -------------------- EPISODE TIME STAMPS 1:37 Introduction 4:29 Shari’s background working in the travel industry prior to the pandemic 5:38 Shari shares her Jewish upbringing, and how her faith grew through her children 8:38 Professional growth and business ownership upset by Covid’s impact on travel 10:52 The breaking point 14:13 A 95 day journey begins 17:20 Reactions from family 22:46 Traveling the country 28:42 A new chapter in life – as an author! 35:41 Looking back, the reasons for wanting to escape 40:22 Travel adventures, and the road back home 50:56 Lessons learned, and new opportunities await! 55:08 Advice for those struggling with depression CONNECT WITH SHARI WALLACK For more information about Shari Wallack and “From Hell to Challah”, visit her website at: www.fromhelltochallah.com “From Hell to Challah” is available at many fine bookstores, or from Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Connect with Shari on Facebook, Instagram, or via email at: shari@buysea.net 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!!
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