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
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Dec 10, 2023 • 10min
7 More People Who Should Resign Immediately
Liz Magill, the University of Pennsylvania’s president, isn't the only person who ought to be vacating their position against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war.
Dec 10, 2023 • 10min
The Perversion and Disgrace of Free Speech
It really shouldn’t be that difficult to differentiate between free speech, the fundamental democratic right, and free speech, the amoral, we’ll-attack-whoever-we-want ideology.
Dec 9, 2023 • 7min
Einstein was right about Israel.
Albert Einstein saw Jewish nationality "as a fact" and believed "every Jew must draw the consequences from this fact."
Dec 9, 2023 • 11min
I admit: A tragedy is unfolding in Gaza.
And, I also admit: In Israel, it's the least of our worries.
Dec 8, 2023 • 16min
The Weird and Whacky World We've Created
It’s October 2, 1945, exactly one month after the Second World War ended. For some odd reason, I have the ability to see into the future, and I tell you that in 2023, things are going to get really weird and really whacky.
Dec 8, 2023 • 17min
It's time for Israel to reconsider its allies.
If the East does a better job than the West of protecting Israel’s vital interests, the Jewish state would be wise to interchange its allies.
Dec 7, 2023 • 13min
The Real and Urgent Meaning of Chanukah
The lesson of Chanukah is to be extra-weary of overly assimilated Jews — and also to not write them off.
Dec 6, 2023 • 8min
Dear Greta Thunberg, please go back to school.
On Tuesday, the famed "environmental activist" attacked Israel, again — demonstrating her utter lack of education, again.
Dec 5, 2023 • 12min
Can we talk about Israel's 'occupied' territories, please?
While Sir Isaac Newton’s third law wasn’t intended to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it is very much relevant here: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Dec 4, 2023 • 9min
The Case for Having More Kids
The Israel-Hamas war is making more Israeli women and their partners seriously consider having even more children. Why might this be the case?
