J.J. Kimche

J.J. Kimche, a Jewish historian and Assistant Professor at the University of Austin, discusses the legacy of Paul Johnson, a British Catholic historian who took a keen interest in Jewish history. Kimche explores why Johnson viewed Judaism sympathetically and how his non-Jewish perspective offers unique insights into Jewish identity. The conversation touches on the complexities of Jewish belief, the evolution of Reform Judaism, and the significance of major historical events like the Holocaust and Zionism, highlighting the value of understanding Jewish history from diverse viewpoints.