Anatomy of a Jewish Leader

Meaningful conversations with Jewish leaders that delve not only into their minds, but into their hearts. From resilience to vulnerability to confidence and more, we learn what it takes to make a Jewish leader. Hosted by Jonathan Frieden, an incoming J.D. candidate at Harvard Law School.

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Anatomy of a Jewish Leader

Rabbi Dov Lipman

March 15, 2021 • Jonathan Frieden

Rabbi Dov Lipman was the first American-born member of Knesset in 30 years, is an activist and political commentator for the state of Israel, is the author of multiple books, and currently stands as the Secretary General of the Confederation for United Zionists. Rabbi Lipman sits down to discuss how he got involved in politics (hint: he didn’t grow up envisioning it for himself), the personal challenges that come with being in the public sphere, and the bipartisan humanity that he experienced during his time in the Knesset. He talks about how to build unity, addresses the story of a Rosh Yeshiva who disagreed with him, and provides a definition for zionism. Rabbi Lipman then closes with an explanation for what it means to truly lead.