Israeli innovation envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum sits down with Aliza Lavie, former member of Knesset, author and leading voice in the Orthodox feminist movement. Together, they explore the untold stories of Jewish women who shaped Israel’s foundations and why their voices are still missing from today’s corridors of power.
Lavie reflects on her groundbreaking legislative efforts to advance women’s representation in politics, her fight for gender equity within Israeli municipalities and the painful roadblocks she faced from entrenched religious and political structures. From Queen Esther’s strategy to Henrietta Szold’s forgotten heartbreak, Lavie draws powerful parallels between historic heroines and modern leadership challenges.
The conversation also delves into Lavie’s educational initiatives such as her acclaimed book “Iconic Jewish Women” and the launch of TfilatNashim.com, a bilingual platform that revives traditional women’s prayers and rituals as tools for empowerment, identity and healing. With stories of activism, resilience and rediscovered spirituality, this episode is a moving call to re-center women at the heart of Jewish life and leadership.
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