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Ben Wachstein

Ben Wachstein

Escaping the YouTube Algorithm: A Fresh Start

I’ve been pondering algorithms lately, and as a bit of a geek, I have a basic understanding of how they work. However, I’ve come to realize…

May 6

May 6

Ben Wachstein

Rise Together

Challenge breeds growth. Let’s foster a culture where holding each other accountable is the highest form of respect. Courageous…

Apr 20

Rise Together

Apr 20

Ben Wachstein

The Need for Well-Rounded Leaders: From Libraries to Synagogues and Everything in Between

So, a little while back, there was a kerfuffle at a library in my conservative community. Long story short, they held a drag event, and it…

Apr 9

Apr 9

Ben Wachstein

Secrets and Sunshine

I just discovered www.postsecret.com, a website where people anonymously share their secrets on postcards. The creator started it by…

Apr 7

Apr 7

Ben Wachstein

Learning Here, Learning There: From the Formal to TikTok

The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong endeavor, and professional development, while crucial, is only a single facet of this enriching…

Apr 3

Apr 3

Ben Wachstein

HIMYM — I’m Still Angry

Alright, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the How I Met Your Mother finale. It’s been ten years, and I’m still not over it. I…

Apr 1

HIMYM — I’m Still Angry

Apr 1

Ben Wachstein

An Obligation to Say Yes (most times)!

Last year, I made a conscious decision to hang a poster in my office that conveyed a simple but powerful message: “We have an obligation to…

Mar 29

An Obligation to Say Yes (most times)!

Mar 29

Ben Wachstein

My Job is not to Save My Job (a 2020 unpublished piece)

I wrote this piece back in April 2020, when COVID had just shut the world down. The PPP and Pandemic financial programs weren’t announced…

Mar 27

Mar 27

Ben Wachstein

The Conversation Needs to Begin

Picture this: a world where the voices that guide, educate, and inspire our synagogues start to disappear. This isn’t some far-off…

Mar 26

Mar 26

Ben Wachstein

Learning From Boeing: Synagogues Must Be Agile

The recent leadership shake-up at Boeing isn’t just another corporate headline. It’s a wake-up call for organizations everywhere, including…

Mar 25

Mar 25

Ben Wachstein

Ben Wachstein

Jewish professional, amateurish improv actor, cheez it enthusiast and a damn good dad. And I've got things to say.

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