Making the Implicit Explicit and bestselling author Sarah Hurwitz
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Using Jews to Think With: How Societies Define Themselves
Jonah asks about the trope; Sarah explains how Jews have historically been used as a foil to help majority cultures define goals and anxieties.
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Our first returning guest, Sarah Hurwitz, rejoins Jonah to discuss her powerful new book As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us — a work as essential as it is uplifting in a post–October 7th world. In this deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation, Sarah reflects on how education can be a true source of empowerment and shares insights from her own evolving Jewish journey. Drawing from years of research and her current pursuit of the rabbinate, she offers a rich, nuanced perspective on what it means to live — and lead — as a Jew today.
For Sarah, Judaism isn’t about any single expression — not just Israel, Hebrew, activism, or observance — but the harmony of all these threads woven together with curiosity, study and connection to the sacred wisdom of our ancient tradition. This episode feels like stepping into a vibrant, welcoming congregation — full of learning, laughter, and meaning. Don’t miss this inspiring and deeply grounding conversation on Being Jewish with Jonah Platt.
Host & Production Team
Host: Jonah Platt; Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones, Story Producer Sean Leviashvili, Editor Diana DeCilio, and Executive Assistant Jax Santiago of Rainbow Creative; Editor: Noem Klement; Chief Business Officer Kenyon Laing, Executive Assistant Josie Rothschild; Research Associate Samantha Greenwald; Associate Producer Rachel Stern; YouTube Consultants - Zac Stein & Jason Al-Samarrie - Production Assistant, Charlie Zuker; Interns Sasha Nelson & Emma Webb; & Graphic Designer, Noah Bell
MENTIONED IN MONOLOGUE
Curse of Knowledge - Cognitive Bias
What Is The Illusion of Transparency?
Explaining Settler Violence in the West Bank/Judea & Samaria
Understanding the IDF’S Code of Ethics
The Complicated Connection Between President Trump & American Jews
Chicago ICE’s Crackdown Leads To Father of Two Being Shot at Daycare Pickup
As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us by Sarah Hurwitz
The Atlantic: The Judaism I Thought I Knew by Sarah Hurwitz
Understanding the “As A Jew” Jews
The Jewish Reform Movement in 19th Century Europe
The Sanctity of the Human Body in Judaism
In God’s Image: B'tselem Elohim
Who Were Amalek & The Amalekites?
Homosexuality & The Death Penalty in Leviticus 20
Ancient Teachings of “An Eye for an Eye”
Old Testament Vs New Testament
Why Do People Hate Jews: Dara Horn (Video)
A Look at “Hanukkah Vs Purim Antisemitism” by Dara Horn (Short)
“Hanukkah Vs Purim Antisemitism” — Tablet Magazine Article
The Expulsion of Jews From Arab Countries and Iran - An Untold Story
The Story of the Soviet Jews & Israel (Jewish Currents)
The Story of the Soviet Jews & Israel (Indiana Law Journal)
Ethiopian Jews in Israel: Operation Solomon & More
Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition by David Nirenberg
What Is The Great Replacement Theory & What Should Jews Know About It?
British Foreign Minister Ernest Bevin at the Palestine Conference
What is Bikur Cholim? The Importance of Visiting the Sick in the Jewish Faith
Miller Intro to Judaism Program
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