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Adam S. Ferziger
Rabbi and professor holding the Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch Chair in Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry at Bar-Ilan University; author of Agents of Change, which examines American Jews' influence on Israeli Judaism.
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Sep 25, 2025
• 32min
Have American Jews pushed Israel toward extremism or moderation?
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Rabbi Adam Ferziger, a professor at Bar-Ilan University and author of 'Agents of Change,' explores the tensions and transformations within Israeli Judaism. He discusses the importance of humility during the High Holidays, especially amid current conflicts. Ferziger highlights the emergence of moderate Orthodox Judaism influenced by American Jews, stressing that religious belief should promote understanding rather than division. He also addresses the complex dynamics of political identities among observant Jews in Israel, emphasizing dialogue as a path forward.
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