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
Episodes
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Jan 17, 2024 • 11min
Calling All Jewish Contrarians
Contrarianism is in the very DNA of Judaism, but something has hampered the power of Jewish contrarians in recent decades, and it is plaguing the Jewish People.
Jan 17, 2024 • 16min
Why the Enlightenment Didn’t Go Very Far
"We are all self-righteous hypocrites."
Jan 16, 2024 • 9min
In big countries, people want to feel important. In Israel, they are.
Everyday Israelis are the epitome of "big fish in a small pond."
Jan 16, 2024 • 11min
The Only Thing More Dangerous Than Hamas
The West has a pristine opportunity to truly confront Iran and send a spirited message to other autocratic regimes.
Jan 15, 2024 • 12min
The Extremely Complicated Politics of Wartime Israel
Years ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was nicknamed "The Magician." He might just be able to pull into his bag of tricks when Israel most needs it.
Jan 14, 2024 • 17min
In the Mind of an Antisemite
"You don't fight a genocidal war against a population that just survived another genocide, lose that war, and then cry about it for 75 years. That isn't how this works."
Jan 13, 2024 • 11min
21 Things Israel Should Really Tell the World Court
Enough of the scholarly jargon. Let's tell it like it really is.
Jan 12, 2024 • 16min
Islamophobia is making a dangerous comeback.
"It is time for us to flush the word 'Islamophobia' down the toilet and start looking in the mirror and ask ourselves: How did we get here?"
Jan 11, 2024 • 18min
And then they put Israel on trial.
Let’s remember that the International Court of Justice is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, a deeply antisemitic organization.
Jan 11, 2024 • 14min
Israel, the Palestinians, and a Curious Case of Selective Outrage
"Our 'higher nature' allows us to be profoundly altruistic, but altruism is mostly aimed at members of our groups."
