The Cost of Freedom and Arizona’s Jewish Latina legislators Alma, Consuelo, and Daniel Hernandez

Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:[email protected] contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishA Jew, Two Jewish Latinas, and a gay Latino mass shooting survivor walk into a podcast… and 3 of them are related! In this unique episode of Being Jewish, Jonah sits down with Arizona legislators Consuelo, Alma, and Daniel Hernandez—three powerhouse siblings shaping Arizona’s Democratic party. Together, they are living proof that representation matters—and that activism starts at home.🕊️ Alma and Consuelo, the first Jewish Latinas electeds to American political history, share their intimate journeys of converting to Judaism—the backlash they’ve faced and how their experiences as women of color shape their tireless advocacy for inclusivity and equality for all. 🏛️ Daniel, known for his pivotal role in saving Congresswoman Gabby Giffords' life and currently running for Congress in Arizona’s 7th district Special Election, opens up about his life in public service, his commitment to his LGBTQ+ community, and his unbridled passion for Israel and Jewish culture - despite not technically being Jewish himself!This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a testament to what’s possible when you choose to show up, speak out, and lead with your full authentic self. Come get inspired!Watch the full episode on YouTube: @BeingJewishPodcast: https://youtu.be/1hYHlqW5DyY Host & Production TeamHost: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: Nathan Wheatley); Consulting Producer: Bethany Mandel; Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald; Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild; Creative Associate: Rachel Stern; Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Graphic Designer Noah BellMENTIONED IN EPISODESupport Daniel Hernandez's Run for Congress!Jewish-Muslim Ties in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Becomes First Muslim Country to Define Antisemitism in TextbooksJewish Federation’s Young Leadership CabinetGermany’s Laws on Hate SpeechMeaning Behind DayenuDaniel Hernandez: The Intern Who Helped Rescue Gabby GiffordsHernandez Siblings Lead Bipartisan Trip To IsraelMeet Rabbi Stephanie Aaron: The Rabbi Who Guided The Hernandez Siblings in Their Jewish JourneyAlma Hernadez’s ZIONIST License PlateA Wider Bridge: An Organization for LGBT+ JewsMedical Crimes - The Experiments of AuschwitzAlma Hernandez with Her Late FatherHolocaust Education Bill Passes Due To Alma Hernandez’s AdvocacyBills Passed by Alma HernandezBills Passed by Consuelo HernandezArticle: Why the LGBT Community Opposes Israel, According to a Gay ZionistTel Aviv PrideRitchie Torres on Being Jewish with Jonah PlattArizona LGBTQ Caucus (Co-founded by Daniel Hernandez Jr.)Alma Hernandez Escorted Out By Police After Anti-Israel Protestors Harrass Her

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