Jewish Crossroads: Jewish Identity in Times of Crisis
Renowned Israeli journalist Tamar Ish Shalom will embark on a journey to engage with leaders and key figures in American Jewry to analyze how the war in Israel is reshaping American Jewish identity. Together, they will explore the challenges and opportunities facing American Jews and what the future holds for their relationship with Israel, especially against the backdrop of political developments in both the U.S. and Israel.
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Jewish Crossroads: Jewish Identity in Times of Crisis
Antisemitism as Cultural Sadism with Professor Susannah Heschel
For the past 16 months, U.S. campuses have been rocked by protests, encampments, and confrontations, with university leaders often struggling – or outright failing – to respond. But one Ivy League school took a different path, leading to a different outcome. Dartmouth stands out for something rare: a sense of hope.
At the center of this story is Professor Susannah Heschel, a leading scholar of Jewish Studies and the daughter of the legendary Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel – one of the great moral voices of the 20th century. In this conversation, she shares what happened at Dartmouth, why it worked, and what it reveals about this moment in history.
We also explore her powerful argument that antisemitism isn’t just hatred – it’s cultural sadism. What does that mean? And why does her father’s legacy feel more urgent than ever?
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