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 Jen Fisher, wellness expert and founder and CEO of the Wellbeing Team. Her new book, “Hope IS the Strategy,” will be available in early 2026. We discuss personal reflections on wellbeing in and outside of the office, the importance of flexible work environments, and the subjectivity of productivity. Follow Just For This on instagram: @justforthispodcast
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Rachel Gildiner — The Power of Relationships
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 Rachel Gildiner, Executive Director of SRE (Safety Respect Equity) Network. SRE encourages Jewish workplaces and communal spaces in becoming safe, respectful, and equitable through network building, resource sharing, and community investments. WRJ is a proud member organization and grantee of the network. We discuss the power of relationship-based engagement, different ways to address power-based abuse in the Jewish community, and what it takes to be committed to doing this challenging systemic work. Follow Just For This on instagram: @justforthispodcast
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Annie Sklaver Orenstein — Grief is Love
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 Annie Sklaver Orenstein, cultural researcher and author of “Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief.” Her book explores the deep and often diminished experience of sibling loss. We discuss the false correlation of closeness with grief, how grief is a true expression of love, and the power of shiva in Jewish tradition. Follow Just For This on instagram: @justforthispodcast
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Analucía Lopezrevoredo — Embracing Identity
Welcome back to Just For This, a new podcast. 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. This week we are re-releasing an episode from our previous season featuring Analucía Lopezrevoredo, founder of Jewtina Y Co., an organization dedicated to celebrating and nurturing Latin-Jewish community, identity, and resilience. We discuss the importance of showing up for all parts of yourself, making the choice to be part of a chosen people. Check back next week for more Just For This moments. If you’re enjoying Just For This, be sure to rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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Ariel Stein — Jewish Joy
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 Stein, founder of the blog, Ariel Loves, where she shares tips on Jewish living, home décor, and travel. Most importantly, she spreads Jewish joy in all of her work. You can follow Ariel on instagram @Ariel.Loves and @JewishFamilyMagic and check out her blog at ArielLoves.com. We discuss how to make Judaism accessible for young families, spreading positive Jewish content, and instilling Jewish pride in children. Just For This will be off next week, but still tune in for a special repeat episode from season 2! Follow Just For This on instagram: @justforthispodcast
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.