Yehuda Kurtzer

Yair Furstenberg, a Professor of Talmud at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, joins Yehuda Kurtzer, a thought leader on Jewish tradition and mortality. They delve into profound themes of death and martyrdom, particularly in light of recent violence. The discussion weaves through Jewish rituals, exploring how they help navigate grief and seek meaning during the High Holidays. They also reflect on the complexities of communal mourning and the evolution of martyrdom language within tradition, highlighting the balance between hope and despair.

Laura E. Adkins and Ari Hoffman join Yehuda Kurtzer to discuss the evolving landscape of Jewish media. They explore ideological commitments, the merging of personal and platform, balancing individual and collective identity, social networks in building communities, and cancel culture within the Jewish community.