ABOUT THIS EPISODE Ari Mittleman is an experienced consultant and now author, working at the nexus of politics, policy-making and the press in Washington, D.C. From his beginnings in Pennsylvania, Ari has served on political campaigns in the U.S., and immersed himself deeply in Jewish and policy outreach to countries around the world. As a native Pennsylvanian actively involved in the Jewish community, the tragedy in Pittsburgh deeply affected him. Inspired to share the stories of people he has known through his travels, Ari’s book, “Paths of the Righteous,” shines a light on eight non-Jewish individuals who have given of themselves to positively impact the Jewish community. A new father, Ari lives in Pikesville, Maryland, with his wife and daughter. -------------------- EPISODE TIME STAMPS 3:11  Ari’s background – growing up in Allentown, PA 6:07  Family background and academic surroundings 8:27  Ari’s roots in community service; college years at George Washington Univ. 13:34  Getting involved in political campaigning 14:07  Formative Jewish experiences and a trip to Ukraine 19:36  Hitting the presidential campaign trail, then on to Croatia and Serbia 28:55  Ari meets his future wife, becomes a political consultant 37:03  The decision to write a book, and highlights of some of the characters profiled 46:07  Focusing on the future 48:04  Resources CONNECT WITH Ari Mittleman For more information about Ari Mittleman, visit his website at: Keystone Strategy + Advocacy “Paths of the Righteous. Stories of Heroism, Humanity and Hope” is available at Gefen Publishing, or from Amazon.   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!!