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Community Blueprints

Community Blueprints explores how people and ideas turn into thriving communities.Regardless of the community type - physical, digital, spiritual, hobby and beyond - these episodes dive into the tough decisions, culture-shaping moments, and pivotal choices that allow…

Podcast · By Reuven Kirshner · American English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 17, 2026
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Aug 25, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 17, 2026

    Adora, Har Hevron with R' Eitan Kupietzky (opens the original)

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    Imagine living in a small, close-knit community where over 100 secular and religious families share daily life side by side. How do you balance public space and funding, different religious practices, prayer styles, and values without losing the harmony, especially as new families arrive? Set in the mountains outside Hevron, Adora is experiencing a major growth spurt as more families arrive seeking a community built on mutual respect, active volunteering, and a deep love for the land. Rabbi Eita

  2. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    Buchman, Modiin with JJ Sussman (opens the original)

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    Imagine you've spent 2 years as the president building a shul, literally and communally, and your term ends. Should you be concerned about who becomes the next president and if everything will become upended? JJ isn't worried. In his view, stepping back and bringing in new blood is the best way a community truly succeeds. Is there a time to freeze membership or to encourage a breakaway? Should long-time members get seating preference over newcomers? This conversation asked more questions than ga

  3. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    Carmei Gat on the DHR Podcast hosted by Zak Lenik ft. Reuven Kirshner (opens the original)

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    I was skeptical about joining this interview. When it comes to talking about communities, I prefer to discuss with the builders who do not have financial incentives. So when Zak, a real estate agent, reached out I was honest with him about my hesitation: "If I join your podcast, I'm going to be real about Carmei Gat. About my shul Carmei Zion and the real situation with the schools and ganim. I don't want this to feel like a real estate talk. Are you ok with that?" I'm glad he was. It was fun ta

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