Shanie Reichman is a rising star in the NYC Jewish non-profit scene. Today, she directs strategic initiatives at Israel Policy Forum and hosts the new podcast, Disputed Territory, where she makes the case for liberal Zionism to people who think the phrase is a contradiction.

In a conversation that's timely given the Israeli elections, Margarita brings her questions, her skepticism, and a genuine willingness to be educated — and Shanie delivers, right down to the logistics of how you could create a two-state solution or, as IPF calls it, a two-state outcome.

Follow Shanie on Instagram @ShanieMieka and listen to Disputed Territory wherever you get your podcasts. Check out IPF at www.israelpolicyforum.org

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**What We Discuss:**

00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda

03:36 Nash Didan and an Aramaic-speaking family

07:30 How Shanie learned about the I/P conflict

10:00 What liberal Zionism actually means

14:00 Israeli elections and Netanyahu's cracking coalition

18:00 The Haredi draft, education, and the cost to Israel's economy

23:00 Haredi feminists and the fake primary that worked

28:00 Did October 7th shatter the status quo?

35:00 Should diaspora Jews have a say in Israel?

44:00 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

Rabbi David Wolpe has been described as one of the most influential Rabbis in America. He's known for his pointed debates on the importance of religion, his outspokenness on current affairs, and a desire to shape today's Jewish leaders and their passion for Judaism.

In this episode, Rabbi shares countless pieces of wisdom, an inside look at what's happening to Jewish denominations today, and opens up about his hilarious personality!

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This episode is brought to you in partnership with the Center for Jewish History.

**What We Discuss:**

00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda

02:24 From aspiring writer to accidental rabbi

06:00 Native to America but immigrants to Judaism

11:30 Why young Jews lost the sense of peoplehood

16:00 Talking to students at the Harvard encampments

19:30 Courage, competence, and turning the argument around

24:00 Is Orthodoxy the "original" Judaism?

29:00 What 30 years taught him about influence

33:00 Optimism, bots, and confusing your enemy

36:30 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

Lindsay Pinchuk built a seven-figure company from scratch, sold it, and became a mentor to hundreds of women over 40 who thought it was too late to start. Then, October 8th, 2023 happened. She posted a video in the parking lot of Whole Foods about what it felt like to be a Jewish American woman, and woke up to 100,000 views and a comment section full of "me too."

Three years later, speaking up for what's right didn't cost her the business. Inquiries went up 500%. If you needed a reminder that it's never too late to chase your dreams - this episode is it.

Follow Lindsay on socials @LindsayPinchuk and check out her work at www.lindsaypinchuk.comSupport our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss:

00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda

02:00 From advertising to Bump Club to Dear FoundHer

07:00 The Whole Foods parking lot video that changed everything

11:00 Fracturing, infighting, and why antisemitism shouldn't have a political party

15:00 Getting brands to work with Jewish creators

20:00 Why activism isn't a career (and why you need another lane)

28:00 What hundreds of female founders taught her

34:00 Raising two daughters after October 7th

40:00 The "From the River to the Sea" shirt and the letter to the principal

47:00 The SWEEP marketing framework

52:00 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination