Rabbi Liz Hirsch: The Fight for Women’s Rights in the U.S. and Israel

Women’s rights are facing new challenges in both Israel and the United States.In this episode of Pluralist: From Both Sides of the Ocean, Orly Erez-Likhovski and Rabbi Josh Weinberg speak with Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch, CEO of Women of Reform Judaism, about the fight for gender equality, religious pluralism, and democratic values across the Jewish world.Drawing on her long-standing connection to Israel, Liz reflects on the tensions many progressive Jews feel today: how to remain deeply connected to Israel while confronting policies that challenge the egalitarian values many in the Jewish world hold dear.Together, they explore how women’s leadership, cross-ocean partnerships, and honest conversations can strengthen the fight for equality across the Jewish world.IN THIS EPISODE• The current challenges facing women’s rights in Israel and the United States• The growing phenomenon of women’s exclusion from the public sphere in Israel• Why progressive Jewish voices remain deeply connected to Israel despite political tensions• How organizations like WRJ and IRAC are working together to defend equality and democracyAbout the guestRabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch is the CEO of Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), representing tens of thousands of Reform Jewish women across North America and advocating for gender equality, Jewish leadership, and social justice.