Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

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Talking with Rabbi Ted

Religion & Spirituality


In the first segment, meet Alvin Hirshen, Petaluma resident and author of newly released memoir, The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man. From waiting tables in the Catskills (to pay for schooling), to becoming a Civil Rights and Anti-Poverty Attorney, and creating the first public/private partnerships in the Carter Administration. Hear from a son of Jewish immigrants, who shares his remarkable journey with candor, humor and wit. In the second segment, two women weigh in on one of the most contentious plans that continues to fuel debate in our city. Hear from Adriann Saslow and Eugenia Praetzel on the proposed Safeway gasoline station in Petaluma, and why they oppose it.