Brandeis University's Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program

Sichot: Conversations with Jewish Changemakers

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On this podcast, we dig deep into the challenges impacting the Jewish community, and explore the diverse and exciting ways today's leaders are meeting these challenges and shaping our Jewish world. Hosted by Liora Norwich, Director of the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University

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Brandeis University's Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program

Episodes

Emily Levy-Shochat on her Hornstein Journey 16.01.2026 52:29

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

Rebecca Ruberg on the state of the Jewish professional workforce 08.01.2026 48:13

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 .

Sichot Love: David and Julie 09.12.2025 27:01

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 .

Sichot Love: Nicky and David 01.12.2025 25:55

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 .

Sichot Love: Nate and Rachel 14.11.2025 30:10

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.

Dr. Zohar Raviv on Jewish identity and the Diaspora divide 06.11.2025 28:45

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

Alena Akselrod on Russian Jewry, AI and resilience 31.10.2025 34:42

In this episode of Sichot, Liora chats with Alena Akselrod, Vice President of Outreach and Engagement at Leading Edge.

Molly Shuman on finding her niche 15.10.2025 36:48

In this episode of Sichot, Liora chats with Molly Shuman, class of 2023. Molly is the Director of the House of Learning at Lehrhaus in Somerville, MA. She earned an MA in Jewish Professional Leadership from the Hornstein Program and a Social Impact MBA from the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. Before her current role, Molly held a variety of positions outside t...

Jay Lewis on Jewish life in Kansas City 15.10.2025 44:23

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