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Being the Change – An Interview with Beatie Deutsch
Beatie shares about running, goals and the right way to bring about change
By Penina Taylor
Just because someone has a fascinating story doesn’t automatically make them a good storyteller, or even interesting to talk to. But it doesn’t take more than a few seconds of speaking with Beatie Deutsch for the listener to realize that they are in the presence of greatness. Beatie is not just a role model because she has accomplished extraordinary things for a religious Jewish woman in the world of sports, but the young mother of five and Olympic hopeful exudes a wisdom that bodes well for her accomplishing her life goal of changing the world for the better.
One might think that a woman in the Orthodox world who is challenging many long-held beliefs about modesty and what are appropriate pursuits for a religious woman would be loud, rebellious and “in your face.” But Beatie is the exact opposite. She believes that doing what you are called to do while being respectful towards those around you is how you inspire the change you want to see in the world – or at least in your community.
A Message From Our Editor
I was recently invited to give a talk for a program called, “What I’ve Learned Since Last Rosh Hashana.” It’s a fabulous idea – not just for a few people to inspire others during this introspective time of the year, but really for everyone. Before we enter into Yom Kippur and Sukkot, to not just take the time to think about the things we did wrong during the previous year and the things we need to make better – the people we need to ask forgiveness from, and the way we want to change going forward. But also, to take time to reflect on what we’ve learned over the course of the past year.
Penina Taylor
Editor in Chief
