Being Jewish with Jonah Platt I’m Not Talking About Mahmoud Khalil & Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg
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Mar 18, 2025 
Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Facebook and author, shares her insights on resilience and ambition shaped by personal grief. She reflects on her Jewish identity and the silence following the October 7th attacks, intertwining stories of loss and strength. Sheryl discusses systemic barriers women face in leadership and the importance of community in navigating these challenges. Moreover, she highlights her documentary, 'Screams Before Silence,' addressing sexual violence in conflict, and underscores the significance of unity in confronting anti-Semitism.
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Sandberg's Jewish Upbringing
- Sheryl Sandberg grew up in North Miami Beach, attending two bar/bat mitzvahs every weekend.
- Her family belonged to a Reform synagogue, kept kosher, and studied Torah weekly, blending traditions.
Bat Mitzvah Experiences
- Sandberg's mother had her bat mitzvah at age 70, highlighting a generational shift in Jewish practice.
- Sandberg herself had a bat mitzvah dedicated to a refusenik, connecting her to Soviet Jewry's struggles.
Shabbat Memories
- Sandberg's warmest Jewish memories revolve around Shabbat dinners with family.
- These memories were intertwined with discussions of political freedom and religious freedom.
