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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Aug 4, 2024 • 11min
How to Know If You Should Support Israel
“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere.”
Aug 3, 2024 • 11min
It is time to stop labeling Israel as a Western nation.
Judging the Jewish state as if it was a quintessential member of "the West" only puts unrealistic and misguided expectations on Israelis and, by extension, the Jewish People.
Aug 3, 2024 • 10min
There is no such thing as a 'moderate' death cult.
A "moderate" Islamist is like a married bachelor, something that cannot exist in any possible world — except, it seems, in the world of mainstream news media.
Aug 2, 2024 • 10min
How Tropes About Jews Do the Grunt Work for Anti-Israel Activists
What too many people do not understand is that historical associations of Jews with blood are among the most ancient and pernicious ideas in Western civilization.
Aug 2, 2024 • 8min
The Dark Side of Israel
Since World War Two, Israel has probably assassinated more people than any other country in the Western world — and there is nothing wrong with that.
Aug 1, 2024 • 18min
A Brief History of Jew-Haters
Antisemitism is never about the Jew. It is solely about the antisemite.
Jul 31, 2024 • 10min
Israel just made it clear that it is ready for all-out war.
"Gold medal for Israel."
Jul 31, 2024 • 8min
This U.S. election could be uniquely bad for Israel.
Neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris is driven by an excess of love for the Jewish state — and antisemitism plagues both of their parties.
Jul 30, 2024 • 9min
Israelis are not racist. They are traumatized.
By acknowledging and appreciating this trauma, we can begin to realize the extraordinary Palestinian-led PR trick that has cast Israel as the “Goliath” in the Middle East.
Jul 30, 2024 • 9min
Embarrassed to be Jewish? This is for you.
The individual Jew might disappear, but the people won’t.
