#337: Habonim Dror and the Progressive Zionist Future

PeaceCast

In this episode of PeaceCast, Maxxe Albert-Deitch is joined by NJN Board members and Habonim Dror leaders Shaina Wasserman and Judah Altman. The conversation delves into the details of how Habonim Dror and New Jewish Narrative are connected, as well as how dialogue, discussion, and youth involvement help shape our broader community. This episode also includes some details about the World Zionist Congress elections and the shifting nature of progressive Zionism across generational lines.

More info about Habonim Dror North America- https://www.habonimdror.org/

Learn more about the Hatikvah Slate- https://www.hatikvahslate.net/

Vote in the 2025 WZC elections- https://azm.castiron.votem.net/election/037548cb-4cbb-4a94-aa9a-8aef017d4ddf

Shaina Wasserman (she/her) is a proud second generation Habo and a staunch progressive Zionist. Shaina has served as a Jewish professional for over 20 years, including at J Street and Jewish education settings. She currently serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Operations for SRE Network. Shaina is a board member of New Jewish Narrative, Habonim Dror Foundation, American Zionist Movement, and Chair of the HUC School of Education Alumni Association.

Judah Altman is the new Mazkirol or Executive Director of Habonim Dror North America. He grew up in Calgary going to Habonim Dror Camp Miriam in British Columbia and spent a year in Israel on Kibbutz as a participant in Habonim Dror’s gap year program Workshop. As a staff member, they were a counselor for three years, led the leadership training program for Camp Miriam in 2021, and served as Education Director of Camp Miriam in 2022.