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by Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch
Just For This Podcast inspires women in leadership to talk about women and leadership. Hosted by Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch, executive director of Women of Reform Judaism, Just For This is committed to sharing powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields.
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- 4 days ago41 min
Alicia Jo Rabins — Girls in Trouble
Welcome back to Just For This. Each week, host Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) interviews women in leadership about women and leadership. Inspired by the story of Esther, we feature powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields, who have stepped up just for this moment. Our guest this week is Alicia Jo Rabins, writer, musician, and composer who specializes in exploring spirituality, Biblical women, and creative expression within her work. We talk about the concept of beginner's mind, the practice of devotion, and the feminist approach to Jewish text. Follow Just For This on Instagram: @justforthispodcast
- 2 weeks ago35 min
Rabbi Charley Baginsky — Movement Building
Welcome back to Just For This. Each week, host Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) interviews women in leadership about women and leadership. Inspired by the story of Esther, we feature powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields, who have stepped up just for this moment. Our guest this week is Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Co-Lead of the Movement for Progressive Judaism in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Our conversation explores the emotional weight so many Jews in the UK are carrying right now. We discuss the large task of finding consensus in a group, adapting to change, and the importance of holding onto compassion in this moment. Just For This will be off next week for observance of Memorial Day. Tune in after the break as we wrap season 5! Follow Just For This on Instagram: @justforthispodcast
- 3 weeks ago32 min
Ariel Zwang — Shared Responsibility
Welcome back to Just For This. Each week, host Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) interviews women in leadership about women and leadership. Inspired by the story of Esther, we feature powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields, who have stepped up just for this moment. Our guest this week is Ariel Zwang, CEO of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization operating in 70 countries worldwide. We discuss the transition from the corporate world to Jewish nonprofits, how to best pivot in moments of crisis, and the shared responsibilities of the Jewish people. Follow Just For This on Instagram: @justforthispodcast
- May 4, 202639 min
Mandana Dayani — Stand in Your Power
Welcome back to Just For This. Each week, host Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) interviews women in leadership about women and leadership. Inspired by the story of Esther, we feature powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields, who have stepped up just for this moment. Our guest this week is Mandana Dayani, a lawyer and founder of I am a voter, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to increase voter turnout and registration. Since October 7, 2023, she turned her attention and advocacy toward fighting antisemitism. More recently, Dayani was appointed by President Biden to serve on the United States Holocaust Memorial Council Board of Trustees. We talk about the gender implications of imposter syndrome, personal connections to the current conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, and the importance of centering those with lived experiences in any conflict. Follow Just For This on Instagram: @justforthispodcast
- Apr 27, 202634 min
Naomi Firestone-Teeter — People of the Book
Welcome back to Just For This. Each week, host Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) interviews women in leadership about women and leadership. Inspired by the story of Esther, we feature powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields, who have stepped up just for this moment. Our guest this week is Naomi Firestone-Teeter, CEO of the Jewish Book Council. Each year the council reaches 900,000 readers while celebrating books that reflect the diversity and richness of Jewish experience. We discuss how books create meaning, prominent authors who help shape leadership journeys, and the importance of uplifting Jewish authors in this moment. Follow Just For This on Instagram: @justforthispodcast
- Apr 21, 202640 min
Rabbi Arielle Stein — Fashion is Power
Welcome back to Just For This. Each week, host Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) interviews women in leadership about women and leadership. Inspired by the story of Esther, we feature powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields, who have stepped up just for this moment. Our guest this week is Rabbi Arielle Stein. She currently serves as Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in New York City. Together with Rabbi Rafi Ellenson, Stein started the Instagram account @rabbinicfitcheck — a style diary for the rabbinate and beyond. We discuss the transformation of what a rabbi looks like over time, the integration of arts into Judaism, and how fashion brings levity into everyday life. Make sure to follow @rabbiariellestein and @rabbinicfitcheck, in addition to @justforthispodcast on Instagram.
- Apr 13, 202646 min
Naomi Azrieli — Pay Attention with Intention
Welcome back to Just For This. Each week, host Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) interviews women in leadership about women and leadership. Inspired by the story of Esther, we feature powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields, who have stepped up just for this moment. Our guest this week is Naomi Azrieli, Chair and former CEO of the Azrieli Foundation, the largest non-corporate public foundation in Canada. In her work, she leads initiatives in education, scientific research, caregiving, Holocaust education, community resilience, and social impact. This conversation was recorded live at Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto, ON earlier this season when Rabbi Hirsch had the privilege of joining the congregation as a scholar-in-residence. We discuss the power of personal connections in philanthropy and how to lead through a lens of shared humanity. Follow Just For This on Instagram: @justforthispodcast
- Mar 30, 202635 min
Rev. Stephanie Kendell — Ministry of Presence
Welcome back to Just For This. Each week, host Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) interviews women in leadership about women and leadership. Inspired by the story of Esther, we feature powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields, who have stepped up just for this moment. Our guest this week is Rev. Stephanie Kendell, the first female Senior Minister and President of the historic National City Christian Church and Foundation in Washington, DC. Last year, Rev. Kendell and Rabbi Hirsch led an interfaith vigil in support of immigrants, refugees, and houses of faith. We talk about what it means to love your neighbor, showing up for one another as a person of faith, and how the story of Esther transcends religion. Just For This will be off next week for the observance of Passover. Make sure to catch up on more just for this moments when we return after the holiday. Follow Just For This on Instagram: @justforthispodcast
About Just For This
Just For This Podcast inspires women in leadership to talk about women and leadership. Hosted by Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch, executive director of Women of Reform Judaism, Just For This is committed to sharing powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields.
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