Gabfest Reads: Where Does the American Jewish Experience Go from Here?

Joshua Leifer, an insightful author, discusses his book 'Tablets Shattered' and the changing landscape of the American Jewish experience. He shares his upbringing in a conservative environment and how identity has evolved through historical events like the Holocaust and the Oslo peace process. Leifer highlights the generational rifts in political views among Jews and the shift from traditional synagogues to alternative faith practices. The conversation also touches on the integration of the LGBT community into rabbinical roles and the complexities surrounding modern Jewish identities.