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Women's Gallery: Showcasing Women in Jewish Leadership

Women's Gallery: Showcasing Women in Jewish Leadership

Joanne Greenaway 51 Episodes Sep 15, 2026

Women's Gallery is a podcast that highlights the contributions of women in Jewish leadership. Hosted by Joanne Greenaway, CEO of the London School of Jewish Studies, each episode features interviews with female leaders from various Jewish communal contexts, including schools, synagogues, and universities. The podcast aims to showcase diverse models of leadership and the impact of women's voices in the Jewish community. It is produced by LSJS and supported by the Walder Foundation.

Episodes

(56) Why Don't We Talk About Mikvah? With Dr. Naomi Marmon Grumet
(56) Why Don't We Talk About Mikvah? With Dr. Naomi Marmon Grumet Sep 15, 2026 52:38 For generations, mikvah has been one of the most central institutions of Jewish life. But for many women, it has also remained deeply private, rarely discussed openly and often understood primarily in terms of obligation. What might change if we thought about mikvah not only as a halachic practice, but as a source of spirituality, self-awareness, connection, and renewal? In this episode of Women's
(55) Beyond the Labels: Tamar Elad-Appelbaum on Jewish Unity, Tradition, and Healing
(55) Beyond the Labels: Tamar Elad-Appelbaum on Jewish Unity, Tradition, and Healing Sep 8, 2026 49:54 What does it mean to build a Jewish community where secular and religious, Sephardi and Ashkenazi, right and left can all find a place? In this deeply moving conversation, Joanne Greenaway speaks with Tamar Elad-Appelbaum, founder of Kehilat Zion in Jerusalem and a leading voice for Jewish spiritual and communal renewal. Drawing on the faith of her Moroccan and Ashkenazi grandparents, Tamar descri
(54) Women Holding the Keys: Sarah Segal-Katz on Torah, Authority, and Changing Orthodoxy
(54) Women Holding the Keys: Sarah Segal-Katz on Torah, Authority, and Changing Orthodoxy Aug 25, 2026 55:51 For years, women in Israel could study halakha at the highest levels, teach Torah, and answer complex religious questions, yet they were barred from taking the state rabbinical examinations open to men. Rabbi Sarah Segal-Katz helped lead the landmark legal battle that finally changed that. In this episode of Women's Gallery, Joanne Greenaway speaks with Sarah about her journey into Torah scholarsh
(53) Welcoming the Convert: Rethinking Jewish Conversion Today
(53) Welcoming the Convert: Rethinking Jewish Conversion Today Aug 11, 2026 50:58 Conversion to Judaism is often misunderstood, both by those considering it and by the communities that receive them. In this episode, Netta Asner-Minster shares what she has learned from guiding hundreds of prospective converts, explains the realities of the Orthodox conversion process, and challenges common assumptions about "pushing converts away." Together with Joanne Greenaway, she explores ho
(52) Creating Safer Communities: Dr. Guila Benchimol on Abuse, Accountability, and Jewish Leadership
(52) Creating Safer Communities: Dr. Guila Benchimol on Abuse, Accountability, and Jewish Leadership Jul 28, 2026 51:14 Dr. Guila Benchimol never expected to leave Jewish education for a career in criminology. Yet her journey led her to become one of the Jewish world's leading voices on abuse prevention, safeguarding, restorative justice, and institutional accountability. In this thoughtful and often challenging conversation, she reflects on what first drew her to this work, why abuse is never simply the result of
(51) Work, Purpose, and Torah: Gvira Milworm's Vision for Haredi Women
(51) Work, Purpose, and Torah: Gvira Milworm's Vision for Haredi Women Jul 14, 2026 46:19 Gvira Milworm has spent years helping transform economic opportunities for Haredi women in Israel, all while remaining firmly rooted in Torah values. As CEO of Temech, she has helped thousands of women build careers, launch businesses, and achieve financial stability without asking them to compromise their religious commitments. In this episode of Women's Gallery, Joanne Greenaway speaks with Gvir
(50) From Consumers to Producers of Torah: Raising the Next Generation of Women Torah Scholars, with Dr. Raizi Chechik
(50) From Consumers to Producers of Torah: Raising the Next Generation of Women Torah Scholars, with Dr. Raizi Chechik Jun 30, 2026 41:35 What does the future of women's Torah scholarship look like? Dr. Raizi Chechik, the inaugural director of the Pava Center for Women's Torah Scholarship at Yeshiva University, joins Joanne Greenaway to discuss an inspiring new vision for cultivating women as Torah scholars, educators, and teachers of Torah. Drawing on decades of experience as an educator, mentor, and head of school, she reflects on
(49) Leading with Laughter: Rachel Creeger on Comedy, Courage, and Jewish Visibility
(49) Leading with Laughter: Rachel Creeger on Comedy, Courage, and Jewish Visibility Jun 16, 2026 51:59 For most Orthodox women, leadership does not begin with a microphone in a comedy club. But for award-winning comedian Rachel Creeger, humor has become a powerful way to represent Jewish life, challenge stereotypes, and create connection across communities. In this episode of Women's Gallery, Joanne Greenaway speaks with Rachel about forging a path where no roadmap existed, navigating life as an Or
(48) Strengthening Women Who Sustain Communities, with Aliza Bulow
(48) Strengthening Women Who Sustain Communities, with Aliza Bulow Jun 2, 2026 45:50 What does it take to support the women who quietly sustain Jewish life? In this inspiring conversation, Joanne Greenaway speaks with Aliza Bulow, founder of Core, a global organization that equips and connects women who serve as spiritual guides, community builders, educators, rebbetzins, mentors, and caregivers. From a handful of participants to a worldwide network spanning more than 100 cities a
(47) Talmud for Everyone? Dr. Ayelet Hoffmann-Libson on Women, Learning, and Jewish Leadership
(47) Talmud for Everyone? Dr. Ayelet Hoffmann-Libson on Women, Learning, and Jewish Leadership May 19, 2026 47:25 On this episode of Women's Gallery, Dr. Ayelet Hoffmann-Libson joins Joanne Greenaway for a wide-ranging conversation about women, Talmud, academia, and the future of Jewish learning. A senior lecturer in Talmud at Bar-Ilan University and a leading public-facing Torah scholar, Dr. Hoffmann-Libson reflects on her journey from studying at Pelech and Midreshet Lindenbaum to teaching at Harvard, Penn,
(46)  Holding their pain with Dr. Aimee Baron of I Was Supposed To Have A Baby
(46) Holding their pain with Dr. Aimee Baron of I Was Supposed To Have A Baby May 6, 2026 52:35 What does it mean to hold pain that has no easy resolution? In this deeply moving conversation, Joanne Greenaway speaks with Dr. Aimee Baron about the quiet heartbreak of infertility, pregnancy loss, and unrealized expectations. Moving from working as a medical doctor to establishing an organisation in order to fill an important need in the global Jewish community, Dr. Baron brings both profession
(45) Hormonal Health the Jewish Way with Jacqueline Rose
(45) Hormonal Health the Jewish Way with Jacqueline Rose Apr 21, 2026 43:25 This week Joanne meets Jacqueline Rose, an award-winning integrative menopause educator, coach and hormonal health specialist based in Israel. A mother of five with a background in environmental science and yoga, Jacqueline has built a second career helping women understand the full hormonal arc of their lives, with a particular focus on perimenopause, menopause and the too-rarely-discussed post-m

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