Balancing Freedom and Responsibility in Jewish Thought

This chapter explores the tension between individual freedom and communal responsibility in Jewish law, contrasting it with modern political ideologies like liberalism and nationalism. It discusses the importance of divine will and collective holiness while addressing contemporary conflicts within American thought, particularly those between the woke left and Nietzschean right. The chapter emphasizes the significance of supporting Israel and maintaining strong U.S.-Israel relations as a strategic necessity amid global geopolitical challenges.