Latina Jewish Pride! How the Hernandez Siblings are Changing the Democratic Party & Arizona’s future

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! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to uplift these powerful voices and keep the conversation going. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 00:19 Meet the Hernandez Siblings 01:31 Alma's Journey and Challenges 03:13 Consuelo's Conversion Story 11:24 Daniel's Advocacy and Early Influences 23:28 Political Challenges and Antisemitism 30:32 Returning from the Trip: Reflections and Insights 31:34 Emotional Connections and Realizations 32:21 Challenging Conversations and Learning Moments 34:37 Navigating Political Complexities 35:55 Staying True to Democratic Values 38:47 Encouraging Political Participation 41:59 The Importance of Showing Up 46:45 Family Influence and Political Beginnings 50:47 Motivations and Personal Reflections 53:47 Lightning Round and Final Thoughts Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://beingjewishwithjonahplatt.transistor.fm/subscribe Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BeingJewishPodcast Follow Jonah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahplatt/ Follow the Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingjewishpodcast/ Join the conversation on Twitter: https://x.com/JonahPlatt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beingjewish Threads: www.threads.net/@jonahplatt MENTIONED IN EPISODE LINKS: Support Daniel Hernandez’s run for Congress https://www.danielhernandezforcongress.com/ Daniel Hernandez: The Intern Who Helped Rescue Gabby Giffords https://time.com/archive/6916973/daniel-hernandez-the-int… A Wider Bridge: An Organization for LGBT+ Jews https://awiderbridge.org/ Holocaust Education Bill Passes Due To Alma Hernandez’s Advocacy https://jewishinsider.com/2021/01/alma-hernandez-arizona-… 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