The Case For Liberal Zionism - Shanie Reichman

Shanie Reichman is a rising star in the NYC Jewish non-profit scene. Today, she directs strategic initiatives at Israel Policy Forum and hosts the new podcast, Disputed Territory, where she makes the case for liberal Zionism to people who think the phrase is a contradiction. In a conversation that's timely given the Israeli elections, Margarita brings her questions, her skepticism, and a genuine willingness to be educated — and Shanie delivers, right down to the logistics of how you could create a two-state solution or, as IPF calls it, a two-state outcome. Follow Shanie on Instagram @ShanieMieka and listen to Disputed Territory wherever you get your podcasts. Check out IPF at www.israelpolicyforum.org Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow **What We Discuss:** 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 03:36 Nash Didan and an Aramaic-speaking family 07:30 How Shanie learned about the I/P conflict 10:00 What liberal Zionism actually means 14:00 Israeli elections and Netanyahu's cracking coalition 18:00 The Haredi draft, education, and the cost to Israel's economy 23:00 Haredi feminists and the fake primary that worked 28:00 Did October 7th shatter the status quo? 35:00 Should diaspora Jews have a say in Israel? 44:00 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination