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
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Orly Erez Likhovski — Democracy and Pluralism
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 Orly Erez Likhovski, Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center(IRAC), the public and legal advocacy arm of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism. IRAC is also a long-standing grantee of Women of Reform Judaism's YES Fund. We discuss the importance of a liberal Jewish voice in Israel and the efforts toward a shared society between Arabs and Israelis, even as the war continues. We also discuss the importance of voting in the U.S. election to the World Zionist Congress; voting closes May 4, 2025. Visit www.zionistelection.org to vote or www.vote4reform.org to learn more about the importance of standing up for our Reform values in Israel. Follow Just For This on instagram: @justforthispodcast
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Rabbi Miriam Wajnberg — Creating Spaces of Belonging
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 Miriam Wajnberg, Director of Professional Development at 18Doors. 18Doors empowers people in interfaith relationships, individuals, couples, families, and their children to engage in Jewish life and make Jewish choices and encourages Jewish communities to welcome them in. We discuss the evolution of interfaith couples within the global Jewish community and how to best create a community of belonging, rather than othering individuals. Learn more about WRJ’s recent constitutional revisions extending our membership parameters. 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.
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