Yael Leibowitz

Yael Leibowitz, an Israeli educator and Tanakh scholar, dives into the complexities of the concept of chosenness amidst rising antisemitism. She explores Biblical narratives, from Cain and Abel to the Tower of Babel, to reveal how these stories inform Jewish identity and responsibility. Yael argues that chosenness is about role rather than superiority, emphasizing the need for differentiation and the dangers of cultural homogeneity. She also addresses how Tanakh can offer guiding principles for contemporary challenges while cautioning against misinterpretation for modern policies.