In this special episode of Hashivenu, Rabbi Deborah Waxman welcomes Rabbi Jodie Siff and her son Aaron Siff-Scherr to discuss their deep personal and political commitments to progressive Zionism. Together, they reflect on how Jewish education, family experiences, and time in Israel shaped their values and why participating in the World Zionist Congress elections matters. With honesty and nuance, they explore the complexities of modern Zionism, antisemitism, and pluralism within Jewish life. This heartfelt conversation is a call to action for American Jews to raise their voices by casting their votes for the Hatikvah Slate in order to help shape a more inclusive future for the Jewish people. Vote now at http://azm.org Subscribe by Email This podcast is produced by Reconstructing Judaism. Visit us at ReconstructingJudaism.org.Special Guests: Aaron Siff-Scherr and Rabbi Jodie Siff.Support HashivenuLinks:Vote Hatikvah Slate in the World Zionist Congress ElectionsLearn more about Hatikvah SlateExplore Reconstructionist Resources about the World Zionist CongressWhere We Stand: The Reconstructionist Movement, Israel and Progressive ZionismWatch: The Progressive Israel Network workshop about the World Zionist Congress Elections and why they matter urgentlyQ&A with Hatikvah Slate nominee Rabbi Elliott Tepperman about Hatikvah's progressive vision for Israel and Jewish communitiesSupport Reconstructing Judaism