Future of Jewish
Future of Jewish
Our mission is simple, and hopefully worthwhile: to help everyone better understand and become smarter about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world. In addition to our podcast, you’re invited to check out our digital publication: www.futureofjewish.com
Episodes
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May 14, 2024 • 6min
The Essence of the Jewish Soul
It is our refusal to assimilate fully into anyone else’s culture, our absolute commitment to our own tradition, at any cost — and yet our grief for this cost.
May 14, 2024 • 11min
What Israel Urgently Needs for Its 76th Birthday
The Jewish state must achieve true independence, especially from the United States of America.
May 13, 2024 • 6min
Trying to Save the Jewish State From Itself
Recently, I went to a seminar in Israel run by a movement that aims to save Israel from internal strife by defining a more cohesive, inclusive, and respectful — and less toxic — public discourse.
May 13, 2024 • 18min
Israel is one of the only countries with two memorial days.
As they say in Israel: Yom HaZikaron reminds us about the cost of having a state, and Yom HaShoah about the cost of not.
May 12, 2024 • 11min
In Israel, 2024 is still about 1948.
The popular chant, “We don’t want two states, we want 1948!” states that about as clearly as can be, as does “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!”
May 12, 2024 • 9min
Rabbi Linda's Hilarious Invitation to Speak on the 'Morality of Intifada'
“What the hell is going on?” is a weekly series in which we bring you the most bizarre, outlandish, and surreal developments from around the Jewish world during the past week.
May 11, 2024 • 8min
An Open Letter to the Jewish People
“Gather about you all who observe the law, and avenge your people. Pay back the Gentiles what they deserve, and observe the precepts of the law.”
May 10, 2024 • 5min
The Great Betrayal of Israel
U.S. President Joe Biden’s betrayal of Israel is unpardonable, and he is beyond redemption.
May 10, 2024 • 8min
When will the Jews wake up?
It is time for Jews to fight back again, or look for another place to call home.
May 9, 2024 • 9min
Why Jews as 'The Chosen People' Drives Bigots Crazy
Christians and Muslims, who jealously believe they are God’s chosen people, denounce Jews for having trademarked the concept first. But anyway.
