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October 13, 2020

Behind the Ballot Box: On Voting Rights (with Jordana Horn Gordon)

With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake in this election and why they believe it should be front and center in the minds of voters.

Host Rabbi Jesse Olitzky of Congregation Beth El in South Orange, NJ speaks with local Voting Rights and Voting Access Activist Jordana Horn Gordon. Jordana is co-chair of NCJW/Essex’s ‘Get Out The Vote’ Initiative and chair of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ CRC’s Election Committee. She is also a podcaster and contributing editor for Kveller. Join them as they discuss mail-in voting during a pandemic, how to make sure your vote is counted, voter suppression, and how the mishnaic concept of not separating yourself from the community means fighting to make sure every vote counts.

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Rabbi Jesse Olitzky
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Rabbi at Congregation Beth El
Rabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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  • Behind The Ballot Box: On Politics and Torah (with Rabbi Sharon Brous) - October 27, 2020
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Rabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Rabbi Jesse Olitzky
Rabbi Jesse Olitzky
Rabbi at Congregation Beth El
Rabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Rabbi Jesse Olitzky
Latest posts by Rabbi Jesse Olitzky (see all)
  • Behind The Ballot Box: On Politics and Torah (with Rabbi Sharon Brous) – October 27, 2020
  • Behind the Ballot Box: On Healthcare (with Rabbi Len Sharzer) – October 20, 2020
  • Behind the Ballot Box: On Voting Rights (with Jordana Horn Gordon) – October 13, 2020

Podcasts

Amen Corner
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Behind The Ballot Box
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Daily Daf Differently
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
JCast Journey
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Kvetch
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
PopTorah
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Sermons
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Shtender
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Smorgasbord
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Taste Of Romemu
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
This Weeks Torah
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Tisch
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Two Minutes of Torah with Rabbi Danny
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]

Retired Podcasts

Abba Camp
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Ask The Rabbi
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Beyond Chelm
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Fallow Lab
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
From Dreams To Deeds
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Isabella Free Radio
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Jewish Food For Thought
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Jewish Hour
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Meet Me At The Tzomet
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
NYC Jewish Tech Meetup
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Oy Vey! Isn’t A Strategy
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Re-Arranged
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Rega Shel Ivrit
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Schmoozer
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Two Jews On Film
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Verse Per Verse
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
WORD
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]

Blogs

DiaTribe
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Eat Play Love
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Fifth Child
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Honest To God
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Ish Ben Partzi
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Kfar HaMorim
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Parsha, Parsha, Parsha
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]
Torah Limericks
Author Recent Posts Rabbi Jesse OlitzkyRabbi at Congregation Beth ElRabbi Jesse Olitzky has been rabbi and spiritual leader at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Jersey since 2014. Named among The Forward’s list of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, he is a dedicated activist. A self-described “fan-boy,” Rabbi O is obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic […]

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