Episodes

  • Emily Levy-Shochat on her Hornstein Journey

    Emily Levy-Shochat on her Hornstein Journey
    Jan 16 2026

    On this episode of Sichot, Liora speaks with Emily Levy-Schochat -- a graduate from Hornstein's very first class.

    Learn more about Hornstein here.
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    52 mins
  • Rebecca Ruberg on the state of the Jewish professional workforce

    Rebecca Ruberg on the state of the Jewish professional workforce
    Jan 8 2026

    On this episode of Sichot, Liora chat with Rebecca Ruberg, Senior Director of Executive Recruitment at the Jewish Federations of North America and a graduate of Hornstein's class of 2011.


    Learn more about Hornstein here.
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    48 mins
  • Sichot Love: David and Julie

    Sichot Love: David and Julie
    Dec 9 2025

    Welcome to Sichot Love, a special mini series of Hornstein meet-cutes and connections.

    In this episode, Liora speaks with David and Julie Chivo (class of 1996 and 1999 respectively) about their journeys to, through, and beyond Hornstein.


    Learn more about Hornstein here.
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    27 mins
  • Sichot Love: Nicky and David

    Sichot Love: Nicky and David
    Dec 1 2025

    Welcome to Sichot Love, a special mini series of Hornstein meet-cutes and connections.

    In this episode, Liora speaks with Nicky Goldman ('92) and David Goldberg ('92) about their journeys to, through, and beyond Hornstein.


    Learn more about Hornstein here.
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    26 mins
  • Sichot Love: Nate and Rachel

    Sichot Love: Nate and Rachel
    Nov 14 2025

    Welcome to Sichot Love, a special mini series of Hornstein meet-cutes and connections.

    In this episode, Liora speaks with Nate Vaughan and Rachel Eisen (class of 2015 and 2016 respectively) about their journeys to, through, and beyond Hornstein.
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    30 mins
  • Dr. Zohar Raviv on Jewish identity and the Diaspora divide

    Dr. Zohar Raviv on Jewish identity and the Diaspora divide
    Nov 6 2025

    In this episode, Hornstein Director Liora Norwich chats with Dr. Zohar Raviv, International VP of Educational Strategy at Taglit-Birthright Israel

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    29 mins
  • Alena Akselrod on Russian Jewry, AI and resilience

    Alena Akselrod on Russian Jewry, AI and resilience
    Oct 31 2025

    In this episode of Sichot, Liora chats with Alena Akselrod, Vice President of Outreach and Engagement at Leading Edge.
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    35 mins
  • Jay Lewis on Jewish life in Kansas City

    Jay Lewis on Jewish life in Kansas City
    Oct 15 2025

    In this episode of Sichot, Liora chats with Hornstein alum Jay Lewis, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Kansas City.


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    44 mins