

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 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.

Mar 10, 2025 • 11min
The Gaza war is the biggest failure of journalism in history.
Some 98 percent of reporters cite casualty figures fabricated by Hamas. Only five percent mention Israeli data. Jihadi propaganda has gone global.

Mar 9, 2025 • 11min
Israelis don't care what you think about Zionism.
Israel is not a cause. It’s a country. It exists so that Jews — real, breathing, imperfect, wonderful Jews — have unapologetic control of our own destiny.

Mar 8, 2025 • 8min
Why Israel Is So Important to Islamists
If the Jews of 1898 — who were fleeing persecution in Europe — could push Islam back (which they did), it signified an intolerable theological disaster of Islamic weakness.

Mar 8, 2025 • 21min
A Toxic Cocktail of Antisemitism and Hamas Propaganda
Accusing a country of genocide — the gravest crime humanity has defined — has real-world consequences. This isn’t just rhetoric; it’s jet fuel for a global surge in Jew-hate.


