Hosted by Daniel Schwartz & Simona Bogode of the Chicago Jewish Alliance, Jew & Stew dives into what it means to be Jewish on the front lines—whether that's in advocacy, academia, or the ongoing fight against antisemitism in all its forms. This podcast explores the moments where taking a stand matters most, even when it's easier to stay silent. Thought-provoking, honest, and rooted in Jewish identity, Jew & Stew invites you to pull up a chair and join the conversation. Let's get into it.
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Hosted by Daniel Schwartz & Simona Bogode of the Chicago Jewish Alliance, Jew & Stew dives into what it means to be Jewish on the front lines—whether that's in advocacy, academia, or the ongoing fight against antisemitism in all its forms. This podcast explores the moments where taking a stand matters most, even when it's easier to stay silent. Thought-provoking, honest, and rooted in Jewish identity, Jew & Stew invites you to pull up a chair and join the conversation. Let's get into it.
Yocheved shares her journey from growing up in an Orthodox Jewish home in Baltimore to navigating her identity after her parents' divorce. She discusses her anger towards religion during her teenage years and how the events of October 7th reignited her connection to her Jewish roots. Yocheved's brother's military service in Israel influenced her decision to volunteer and support the community. She highlights the importance of understanding the 'why' behind Jewish traditions and the role of Chabad in providing support. Yocheved also discusses her fundraising efforts for supplies in Israel and emphasizes the need for a strong diaspora to support Israel and Jewish identity. Through her work with the Sword of Iron Israel Volunteer Corps, she aims to connect volunteers and inspire others to take action.
Guest Bio
Yocheved Ruttenberg is the founder and CEO of Sword of Iron Israel Volunteer Corp, the fastest-growing volunteer movement, mobilizing over 40,000+ people worldwide since October 7th. Living in Dallas, Texas, working in sales, she left everything and flew to Israel just days after Oct 7th, bringing 23 duffel bags full of supplies. What was supposed to be a two-week trip turned into Aliyah and a canceled return ticket, dedicating herself fully to bridging gaps between communities globally and inspiring people around the world to take action.
Jew and Stew
Hosted by Daniel Schwartz & Simona Bogode of the Chicago Jewish Alliance, Jew & Stew dives into what it means to be Jewish on the front lines—whether that's in advocacy, academia, or the ongoing fight against antisemitism in all its forms. This podcast explores the moments where taking a stand matters most, even when it's easier to stay silent. Thought-provoking, honest, and rooted in Jewish identity, Jew & Stew invites you to pull up a chair and join the conversation. Let's get into it.
