

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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Mar 16, 2025 • 17min
Unlike most countries, Israel thrives amid chaos.
The famed essayist and mathematical statistician Nassim Taleb called Israel a fragile country. He might be partly right, but Taleb overlooks many factors that make the country uniquely resilient.

Mar 15, 2025 • 10min
The Kind of Thing Traitors Do
The decision to deport Mahmoud Khalil is most remarkable for its grasp of America's spirit and academia at their best.

Mar 15, 2025 • 13min
The world keeps punishing Jews for surviving.
Antisemitism forces Jews into survival mode — and then condemns us for how we survive.

Mar 14, 2025 • 22min
The Strange Bedfellows of Anti-Israel Hate
Here are a few of the many peculiar and often contradictory alliances formed against Israel over the decades.

Mar 13, 2025 • 11min
Jews who don’t fight back don’t survive.
That's the lesson of Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrated this week to commemorate the saving of the Jews from genocide in ancient Persia.

Mar 12, 2025 • 14min
The Biggest Lie About Israel That Too Many People Believe
Unravel the myth that Israel is 'stolen land' and discover the complex history behind its existence. Learn how the denial of Israel's legitimacy complicates peace efforts. The discussion dives into modernization in the Middle East, highlighting the innovative strides of nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. It also challenges traditional ideologies and emphasizes the importance of a realistic perspective for lasting peace in the region.

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Mar 12, 2025 • 20min
The West is broken. Judaism can fix it.
The discussion explores how Judaism can enrich Western moral values, emphasizing collective responsibility over individual rights. Different Jewish identities in America are examined, noting distinct experiences among Orthodox, Conservative, and Progressive communities. The concept of Diaspora Judaism is presented as a countercultural model for social conservatism, rooted in Talmudic values like education and community. Insights on communal life advocate for building relationships over contracts, while redefining chosenness encourages moral leadership and ethical behavior.

Mar 11, 2025 • 18min
The Multi-Billion Dollar War on Israel and the Jewish People
The Anti-Israel Propaganda Network includes the usual suspects — Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood, Iran, and Qatar — but it doesn’t end there.

Mar 11, 2025 • 16min
Jewish Trauma's Double-Edged Sword
Sometimes Jewish trauma is weaponized against Jews. Other times it's raised as a prop for "social justice." Where is the empathy for actual Jewish persons?

Mar 10, 2025 • 19min
The Three-Letter Word That Makes the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Worse
The U.S. recently holding direct talks with Hamas, unprecedented in nature, is yet another example of Westerners making the Israeli-Palestinian conflict worse, not better.