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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Feb 24, 2026 • 11min
Israel is what happens when you run out of places to go.
Jews have been told to "just leave" for 2,000 years, so we did — and that's why the State of Israel exists.
Feb 23, 2026 • 14min
Is Tucker Carlson being bribed?
American media personality Tucker Carlson thinks he’s defending the United States. The Qataris thank him.
Feb 23, 2026 • 13min
The world no longer feels sorry for Jews. Now what?
For decades, Holocaust memory anchored Jewish legitimacy. In a post-sympathy world, Jewish education must rethink its foundations.
Feb 22, 2026 • 13min
Israel is the only country willing to defeat Hamas.
26 nations, $17 billion, and no one will disarm the ideology that produced October 7th. They pledged billions to rebuild Gaza, but not to defeat Hamas.
Feb 21, 2026 • 7min
Easy Judaism is empty Judaism.
Frictionless Judaism runs the risk of producing Jews who attend but don’t belong, who consume but don’t contribute — and who disappear when something shinier appears.
Feb 21, 2026 • 14min
You cannot annex your own homeland.
Judea and Samaria have always been Jewish — and that fact still stands.
Feb 20, 2026 • 13min
In Israel, war feels inevitable.
From reserve call-ups to quiet contingency plans, the country is preparing for what many believe is coming next.
Feb 20, 2026 • 9min
The Soldier Who Refused to Hand Jews to the Nazis
He faced a Nazi gun and said, "We are all Jews." Today, his warning is ours.
Feb 19, 2026 • 8min
What We Learned About Striking Iran
Will the United States strike Iran? This question dominates current discussions, but it may be the wrong one. The real question is: When should force be used, and under what conditions?
Feb 19, 2026 • 19min
Pride alone won’t save the Jews.
Jewish history makes one lesson unavoidable: Dignity endures only when it is backed by enforceable strength.
