At Home in Jerusalem

Dec 10 2024 191 ep. 13 mins 157
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“613 Books” podcast spotlights a different author every week in an interview hosted by veteran broadcast and podcast producer Heather Dean. If you love to read, or write, books geared to Jewish readers, this podcast is for you! After her extraordinary 14-year career broadcasting celebrity interviews for MTV, E! Entertainment Television and Associated Press (AP) Radio, Heather upgraded her life and career, which is centered on Torah values. Interested in advertising your product or service to a Jewish audience? Heather offers a fantastic 4-Episode Sponsorship Package of this podcast, For details, contact Heather Dean Productions: http://www.heatherdeanproductions.com/new-contact/ You can buy your copy of Heather’s fascinating and inspiring memoir, "Searching for Heather Dean" on Amazon.

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