Jewish Priorities: Ep. 387

Nov 2, 2023

In this episode, the hosts discuss controversial opinions and anti-Semitism on college campuses, the fight for equal treatment, and contemplate motivations. They delve into the Jewish Priorities project and difficult conversations, explore living in a Jewish community in Chevron, visit the Weizmann National Museum of American Jewish History, and highlight the impact of a program called La Casa on Latin Jewish teens in Miami. They also celebrate a recent marriage and the rescue of an Israeli soldier.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Controversial Opinions and Anti-Semitism on College Campuses

01:33 • 7min

Antisemitism and the Fight for Equal Treatment

08:48 • 13min

Contemplating Motivations and Parallel to a TV Show

21:29 • 2min

Jewish Priorities and Difficult Conversations

23:13 • 18min

Living in a Jewish community in Chevron and the challenges faced

41:05 • 8min

Weizmann National Museum of American Jewish History

49:08 • 4min

Connecting Latin Jewish Teens in Miami

53:35 • 14min

Celebrating a Marriage and the Rescue of an Israeli Soldier

01:07:30 • 2min

This week on Unorthodox, we’re continuing our travels Across the JEW.S.A. We head to Miami, where newer communities are redefining Jewish life in Florida. Across the JEW.S.A. is created with the support of the Jewish Federations of North America. You can catch up on some of the other stops we’ve made at tabletmag.com/jewsa.

We’re also sharing highlights from the Jewish Priorities conference that Liel and Stephanie moderated at The Weitzman Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. The conference was inspired by “Jewish Priorities: Sixty-five proposals for the future of our people,” a collection of 65 essays from notable Jewish thinkers about the most pressing issues facing Jews today.

Join our Beautifully Jewish Craft-Along! We’re meeting virtually every Monday in November to craft in support of children being treated in Israel’s hospitals and the brave men and women of the Israeli Defense Forces. Find out more at tabletmag.com/craftalong.

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Visit the Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust to see their new exhibit, Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark, opening October 15th. Plan your visit at www.mjhnyc.org.

The National Yiddish Theater is presenting Amid Falling Walls, a tribute to the indomitable Jewish spirit during the Holocaust. You can see the show November 14 to December 10 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Get tickets at nytf.org.

The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards honor up to 15 Jewish teens from across the United States with an award of $36,000 to recognize their impact and leadership to repair the world. Learn more at DillerTeenAwards.org.

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History teaches the powerful and true stories of Jewish life in America as an antidote to antisemitism. Visitors of all backgrounds can engage with the varied and vibrant history of American Jews. Find out more at TheWeitzman.org.