About Sichot: Conversations with Jewish Changemakers
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
Elliot Karp: Conversations About Jewish Professional Leadership
In this episode of Sichot: Conversations About Jewish Professional Leadership, we speak with Elliot Karp, Hornstein Class of 1980, whose career has been dedicated to Jewish communal leadership, philanthropy, advocacy for Israel, and strengthening connections across the Jewish world. Over the course of his career, Elliot has helped raise more than $500 million in support of Jewish causes and has held senior leadership roles with Jewish Federations in Las Vegas, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Philad...
2 Oct 2026
Bernie Reisman: Hornstein's Legacy through it's Founder
In this episode of Sichot: Conversations About Jewish Professional Leadership, we reflect on the life and legacy of Hornstein’s beloved founder, Bernie Reisman. Joining the conversation are two very special guests: Bernie’s son, Eric Reisman, and his granddaughter Kayla, Hornstein Class of 2018. Bernie founded the Hornstein Program in 1969 and served as its director until 1999. His distinctive approach to teaching, community organizing, and Jewish communal service shaped the program’s culture...
16 Jan 2026
Emily Levy-Shochat on her Hornstein Journey
On this episode of Sichot, Liora speaks with Emily Levy-Schochat -- a graduate from Hornstein's very first class. Learn more about Hornstein here.
8 Jan 2026
Rebecca Ruberg on the state of the Jewish professional workforce
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.
9 Dec 2025
Sichot Love: David and Julie
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.
1 Dec 2025
Sichot Love: Nicky and David
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.
14 Nov 2025
Sichot Love: Nate and Rachel
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.
6 Nov 2025
Dr. Zohar Raviv on Jewish identity and the Diaspora divide
In this episode, Hornstein Director Liora Norwich chats with Dr. Zohar Raviv, International VP of Educational Strategy at Taglit-Birthright Israel
31 Oct 2025
Alena Akselrod on Russian Jewry, AI and resilience
In this episode of Sichot, Liora chats with Alena Akselrod, Vice President of Outreach and Engagement at Leading Edge.
15 Oct 2025
Jay Lewis on Jewish life in Kansas City
In this episode of Sichot, Liora chats with Hornstein alum Jay Lewis, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Kansas City.
15 Oct 2025
Molly Shuman on finding her niche
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 the Jewish professional world, including serving as Head of Customer Service and Operations at a s...
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