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

A 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!

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Host & Production Team

Host: 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 Bell

MENTIONED IN EPISODE

• Support Daniel Hernandez's Run for Congress!
• Jewish-Muslim Ties in Azerbaijan 
• Azerbaijan Becomes First Muslim Country to Define Antisemitism in Textbooks
• Jewish Federation’s Young Leadership Cabinet
• Germany’s Laws on Hate Speech
• Meaning Behind Dayenu
• Daniel Hernandez: The Intern Who Helped Rescue Gabby Giffords
• Hernandez Siblings Lead Bipartisan Trip To Israel
• Meet Rabbi Stephanie Aaron: The Rabbi Who Guided The Hernandez Siblings in Their Jewish Journey
• Alma Hernadez’s ZIONIST License Plate
• A Wider Bridge: An Organization for LGBT+ Jews
• Medical Crimes - The Experiments of Auschwitz
• Alma Hernandez with Her Late Father
• Holocaust Education Bill Passes Due To Alma Hernandez’s Advocacy
• Bills Passed by Alma Hernandez
• Bills Passed by Consuelo Hernandez
• Article: Why the LGBT Community Opposes Israel, According to a Gay Zionist
• Tel Aviv Pride
• Ritchie Torres on Being Jewish with Jonah Platt
• Arizona LGBTQ Caucus (Co-founded by Daniel Hernandez Jr.)
• Alma Hernandez Escorted Out By Police After Anti-Israel Protestors Harrass Her