Get Involved
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
How to Join Us
Bring Storytelling to Your Community
Interested in bringing Jewish women's storytelling to your shul, community center, school, retreat, conference, Shabbaton, or community gathering? Invite founder Tova Jussim to host an event.
Tova is available to:
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Coach storytellers and help create live curated and open mic storytelling events in your community
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Host Jewish women's storytelling open mics
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Facilitate Jewish women's storytelling circles and workshops
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Curate storytelling programs for conferences, retreats, and Shabbatonim
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Speak about storytelling, identity, Jewish women's voices, and grassroots community-building
Volunteer & Participate
The Shpiel is grassroots and community-powered. We welcome volunteers, storytellers, organizers, and collaborators who want to help build spaces for Jewish women's voices.
Ways to get involved:
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Share your story at an event
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Help organize local gatherings
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Volunteer at live events
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Assist with outreach and promotion
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Help archive and preserve stories
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Support community growth
Whether you've told stories publicly before or are completely new to storytelling, you are welcome here.
COMMUNITY VOICES
What Participants Are Saying
"For me, it was about showing up in truth. I felt completely aligned, and the words landed exactly as they needed to. That's what mattered most."
"Participating in The Shpiel was a deeply transformative and cathartic experience. Being met with such a supportive and listening audience created a sense of relief and connection I didn't know I needed. This event reminded me that our stories have power, and sharing them is a vital part of healing."
"The Shpiel is a unique women's storytelling initiative and safe space that encouraged artistic expression and helped me find truth within the complexity of my own experience. It reminded me of the importance of speaking, being heard, and having a voice — both individually and collectively."
"Thank you for The Shpiel. It was inspiring for people of all ages and stages. I came curious and left feeling connected, and I would absolutely come again and bring friends next time."
THE SHPIEL STORYTELLING INITIATIVE
"Every Woman Has a Story Worth Telling."
Whether you want to host an event, tell your story, volunteer, or simply listen — we would love to hear from you.