Avital Chizhik Goldschmidt on Power Faith and Speaking Unfiltered
Meaningful People
From a secular background to a central role as a writer and rebbetzin in Manhattan, this conversation traces a personal and ideological journey. It addresses critical writing about religious society, economic pressures within the community, and the responsibility to speak honestly about uncomfortable issues. The discussion explores the founding of the Altneu community after a public crisis and the vision behind creating a vibrant, inclusive, and intellectually serious synagogue. It also examines women’s leadership, community responsibility, and the growing desire among young Jews for a Judaism that is meaningful, committed, and real.