Summary

In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Jill Zipin, the founder and chair of Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania (DJOP). They discuss Jill's journey in political activism, the founding of DJOP, and the importance of grassroots organizing. Jill shares personal stories, her upbringing, and how her experiences in civil litigation shaped her views on gender issues. The conversation also touches on the significance of youth engagement, the role of the Democratic Party in supporting Jewish communities, and the upcoming 2026 elections. Jill emphasizes the need for collective action to protect democracy and encourages listeners to get involved in political efforts.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jill Zipin

02:06 Birth of DJOP

04:41 Happy Hannukah

07:19 Why Are You A Democrat?

09:11 Broadway

12:22 Litigating Politics

13:51 The Jewish People

16:51 Howard

19:46 Committee Person

22:22 Children's Perception of Political Engagement

25:29 Historical Non-Fiction

27:51 Swiftie

30:28 Value of Democracy

33:00 Diversity in Judaism

34:32 Focus on Upcoming Elections

37:07 Hope

39:03 The Future

Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania: https://djop.org/

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