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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 Jamie Simon, the first female CEO of Foundation for Jewish Camp. Her organization is the only nonprofit whose singular mission is to grow, support, and strengthen the Jewish camp movement. 

We discuss the power of camp, the formation of Jewish role models, and creating a safe, healing place for Jewish children.

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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 Sarah Levin, Executive Director of JIMENA: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa. Founded in 2002, JIMENA is the only organization in North America exclusively focused on educating and advocating on behalf of Jewish refugees and Mizrahi Jews from Arab countries.

We discuss the reclaiming of the term "Mizrahi" in Judaism, Queen Esther's Persian background, and embracing the wholeness of your identity.

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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 Ruth Messinger, Global Ambassador for American Jewish World Service and former Manhattan Borough President. Ruth is also a past recipient of the Dr. Jane Evans "Pursuit of Justice" Award, Women of Reform Judaism's highest honor.

We discuss the importance of moral courage when it comes to activism, female leadership within the Jewish world, and the current necessary work on immigration and refugee services.

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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. 

This week we welcome return guest Elana Arian. Elana is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and prayer leader. Her new album, "If We Loved Like That," is available on all streaming platforms.

We discuss the comfort of community through song and how songs can inspire bravery and hope. We also get a live preview of the new album.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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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.

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