Jill Zipin

Summary In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Jill Zipin, the founder and chair of Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania (DJOP). They discuss Jill's journey in political activism, the founding of DJOP, and the importance of grassroots organizing. Jill shares personal stories, her upbringing, and how her experiences in civil litigation shaped her views on gender issues. The conversation also touches on the significance of youth engagement, the role of the Democratic Party in supporting Jewish communities, and the upcoming 2026 elections. Jill emphasizes the need for collective action to protect democracy and encourages listeners to get involved in political efforts. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jill Zipin 02:06 Birth of DJOP 04:41 Happy Hannukah 07:19 Why Are You A Democrat? 09:11 Broadway 12:22 Litigating Politics 13:51 The Jewish People 16:51 Howard 19:46 Committee Person 22:22 Children's Perception of Political Engagement 25:29 Historical Non-Fiction 27:51 Swiftie 30:28 Value of Democracy 33:00 Diversity in Judaism 34:32 Focus on Upcoming Elections 37:07 Hope 39:03 The Future Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania: https://djop.org/ Full Video Episode Available On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheZekelyPodcast Short Clips Can Be Found On TikTok: @drzeketayler/@thezekelypodcast and Instagram: @thezekelypodcast www.thezekelypodcast.com