About the Author


Heather Dean

Heather Dean’s career as a broadcast journalist began in 1988 at MTV: Music Television’s news division in New York City. In 1992, she began producing celebrity interviews and news stories for other outlets, including the Associated Press (AP) Radio Network; E! Entertainment Television; TV Guide; People Magazine Online; Teen People Magazine; and Family Circle Magazine. Heather has also been interviewed on camera for such networks as NBC News, MSNBC, Fox News and Fox 5 New York to comment on various breaking entertainment news stories. She became a regular student at Aish NY in the late 1990s, and traveled to Israel many times on Aish NY trips. Heather met her future husband in Israel, less than a month before 9/11, and made Aliyah in 2001. They remain in Israel, and it is the birthplace of all of their children. She speaks to many audiences about her incredible career interviewing celebrities – and especially why she walked away from it. Her memoir, “Searching for Heather Dean” is now available for purchase.


PODCAST: Breakfast for Busy People

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PODCAST: How to Argue Without the Drama

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PODCAST: Dating in the Eyes of the Beholder

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PODCAST: Jamie Geller’s Traditional and Original Purim Dishes

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PODCAST: Ramping Up My Relationship with God

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PODCAST: Mission Possible: Finding True Love

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PODCAST: Parenting with Enthusiasm

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PODCAST: When Life Hands You Lemons

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PODCAST: Self-Knowledge and Building a Relationship

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PODCAST: Winter Blues versus Depression

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Gotta Love Millennials

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PODCAST: Dating: Who Picks Up the Check?

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PODCAST: Lots of Latkes with Jamie Geller

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PODCAST: Helping Our Children Speak with Confidence

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PODCAST: Tech Talk with Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller

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PODCAST: The Surprising Three-Word Phrase Essential in Every Marriage

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PODCAST: The Power of the Jewish Woman

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PODCAST: Why Kids Lie

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PODCAST: Yom Kippur: How to Break Free from Past Mistakes

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PODCAST: Getting Our House in Order

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PODCAST: Fashions Statements

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PODCAST: Jamie Geller's Lunches for School and Work

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PODCAST: Well, If You Asked Me…

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PODCAST: Rabbi Berel Wein on the Secret Life of Grandparents

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PODCAST: Taking a Break from Dating Might be The Quickest Way to Get Married

Aleeza Ben Shalom explains why taking a break from dating can help you meet the right one.

PODCAST: Who Am I to Judge?

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PODCAST: Is Praying to God the Answer?

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PODCAST: Why Are We Here?

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PODCAST: The Three Weeks: A Time of Introspection

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PODCAST: Mistakes Assertive People Make on Dates

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PODCAST: How to Protect Pre-teens and Teens from Undesirable Relationships

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PODCAST: The Top 4 Qualities to Look for in a Spouse

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PODCAST: How Parents Can Use Improv Comedy Techniques to Get Through the Summer

With Debbie Hirsch’s tips, there’s no reason to freak out now that school’s out.

PODCAST: The Keys to a Long-lasting Marriage

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PODCAST: What Boys Need from their Dads

Rabbi David Schoonmaker’s advice for dads: encourage, acknowledge and discipline with love.

PODCAST: Rebbetzin Heller’s Guide to the Ten Commandments

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PODCAST: Anxiety, Worry, and Letting Go

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PODCAST: Dating: Stuck in Limbo

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PODCAST: Successfully Parenting the ADD Child

Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky’s advice for helping children whose attention span doesn't conform to society’s standards.

PODCAST: Are You There, God? It’s Me, Praying

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PODCAST: Dating with Purpose

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PODCAST: We are Still Going Out of Egypt

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