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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May 19, 2025 • 9min
It's absurd that ultra-Orthodox Israelis should receive an IDF exemption.
According to Jewish law, yeshiva students should not be exempted en masse from military service.
May 18, 2025 • 12min
Thailand can teach Israel about nation branding.
If Israel wants to be known not just for the tiring Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but for its boundless creativity, it might do well to borrow a page or two from Thailand’s cookbook.
May 17, 2025 • 19min
Antisemitism is actually a sign of Jewish strength.
When Jews look into the eyes of their haters, they may feel weak, but antisemites are really acknowledging Jewish greatness.
May 17, 2025 • 18min
Non-Jews can teach us a lot about ourselves.
"Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips." — Proverbs 27:2
May 16, 2025 • 8min
The era of Social Justice Jews is over.
After spending decades of time and billions of dollars, October 7th showed us how much this strategy was an utter disaster.
May 16, 2025 • 11min
Is Trump selling out Israel? No, because Israel is not for sale.
With or without the United States as a key partner, Israel will be just fine.
May 15, 2025 • 9min
Iran isn't building a 'civilian' nuclear program.
It has massive gas reserves and some of the cheapest electricity prices in the world. The Iranian regime's "civilian" nuclear program is as much of a front as a mafia's chain of pizza parlors.
May 14, 2025 • 10min
Once again, Jews are caught in the crossfire of a media revolution.
A familiar pattern has re-emerged: The media revolts, the world unravels, and the Jews absorb the blow.
May 14, 2025 • 12min
These young Jews leave everything behind to defend Israel.
The phenomenon of “lone soldiers” predates the modern State of Israel. Today, the country is home to an estimated 7,000 of them.
May 13, 2025 • 18min
My Palestinian best friend made me a proud Zionist.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict came between us — but it was never the whole story.
