Episode 187 - The Modern Orthodox "Kiruv" (Outreach) Specialist: A Conversation with R' Mark Wildes

<p><strong>ABOUT THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <p>Mark Wildes was well on his way to joining his father, a renowned immigration attorney, when he found his life's calling: reaching out to unaffiliated young professional Jews in Manhattan, and innovating for decades in the outreach space. Unique as a proudly Modern Orthodox practitioner, Rabbi Wildes offers a different perspective, which we discuss and evaluate in this episode.</p> <p>We also speak about his new "40 day challenge" - the subject of his latest book - and his other writings, along with his rich family history and dreams for the future of outreach.</p> <p>Visit Rabbi Wildes' website/join the 40-day challenge group: https://www.markwildes.com/</p> <p>Buy "The 40 Day Challenge": https://www.amazon.com/40-Day-Challenge-Mark-Wildes/dp/1947857673</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">--------------------</span></p> <p><strong>ABOUT THIS PODCAST</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (</span><a href= "http://www.meormd.org"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.meormd.org</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at</span> <a href= "http://www.meor.org"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.meor.org</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please visit</span> <a href= "about:blank"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com,</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on</span> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/Jews-You-Should-Know-1455434437873344/"><span style="font-weight: 40