Jill Zipin

SummaryIn 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jill Zipin02:06 Birth of DJOP04:41 Happy Hannukah07:19 Why Are You A Democrat?09:11 Broadway12:22 Litigating Politics13:51 The Jewish People16:51 Howard19:46 Committee Person22:22 Children's Perception of Political Engagement25:29 Historical Non-Fiction27:51 Swiftie30:28 Value of Democracy33:00 Diversity in Judaism34:32 Focus on Upcoming Elections37:07 Hope39:03 The FutureDemocratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania: https://djop.org/Full Video Episode Available On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheZekelyPodcastShort Clips Can Be Found On TikTok: @drzeketayler/@thezekelypodcast and Instagram: @thezekelypodcastwww.thezekelypodcast.com