Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum, Dean of the London School of Jewish Studies, and Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein, Director of Global Faith Engagement for Israel365, explore the tension between Jewish particularism and cultural engagement. They debate how Chanukah embodies this struggle, with Adlerstein advocating for a focus on Jewish distinctiveness, while Zarum emphasizes the importance of engagement and selective assimilation. They also discuss the impact of modern culture on Jewish values, the role of literature and media in shaping beliefs, and the need for discernment in cultural interactions.
