Future of Jewish
Future of Jewish
Our mission is simple, and hopefully worthwhile: to help everyone better understand and become smarter about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world. In addition to our podcast, you’re invited to check out our digital publication: www.futureofjewish.com
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Jul 31, 2024 • 8min
This U.S. election could be uniquely bad for Israel.
Neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris is driven by an excess of love for the Jewish state — and antisemitism plagues both of their parties.
Jul 30, 2024 • 9min
Israelis are not racist. They are traumatized.
By acknowledging and appreciating this trauma, we can begin to realize the extraordinary Palestinian-led PR trick that has cast Israel as the “Goliath” in the Middle East.
Jul 30, 2024 • 9min
Embarrassed to be Jewish? This is for you.
The individual Jew might disappear, but the people won’t.
Jul 29, 2024 • 9min
The So-Called 'Uninvolved' Palestinians
It seems to me that the time has come to put an end to all the stories of the "poor Palestinians."
Jul 29, 2024 • 12min
Why Israel Should Expand Its Borders
Far-Right Israelis want the Jewish state to have sovereignty over Gaza and Judea and Samaria (aka the West Bank). They think this is the path to security and peace. It is worth analyzing their case.
Jul 28, 2024 • 9min
Israel is the only country expected to show 'maximum restraint.'
When children die in Gaza, the world becomes a collective Palestinian parent. But when children are killed in Israel, folks tend to respond with a strange mix of justification and silence.
Jul 27, 2024 • 15min
A non-Jew's Perspective on Antisemitism and 'Anti-Zionism'
This is a guest essay written by Pat Johnson, including 15 things to consider about antisemitism and “anti-Zionism.”
Jul 26, 2024 • 10min
Communists for Hamas
For centuries, the role and standing of Jews in the world has been given symbolic status well beyond their numbers or actual importance, and this has often revolved around questions of freedom.
Jul 26, 2024 • 10min
Kamala Harris will be even more anti-Israel than Obama.
The alliance between the “progressive” Left and Arab/Muslim antisemites is now a formidable portion of the Democratic Party — and electing Harris as the 47th U.S. president would make it even worse.
Jul 25, 2024 • 13min
Only a fool could look at Gaza and blame Israel.
No one can deny that there have been tremendous tragedies in this war, but anyone who places the blame on Israel when Hamas has been planning this war for a decade is either foolish or antisemitic.
