Finding Our Why
At a time when being Jewish often involves a fight, Finding our Why with Ittay Flesher and Courtney Winter-Peters explores what drives us to be Jewish, asking not what we are fighting against but what we are advocating for.
Join them to discover the drivers that makes us dig in and embrace the joy of being Jewish.
Listener feedback is welcome at:
findingourwhy@thejewishindependent.com.au
Finding Our Why
Latest Episodes
To be a free people in our land
On this penultimate episode of Season 1, we explore the meaning of October 7 and our ever-changing relationship to the land and state of Israel. Feedback on this episode is welcome at findingourwhy@thejewishindependent.com.au
The Arts that Made Us
What role do the books, music, film, and the paintings on our walls play in enhancing our Jewish identity? -Books mentioned in this episode include:As a Driven Leaf, Milton SteinbergThe Amen Effect, Sharon Brous...
Both Sides Now
Why is our religion so centred on arguments? Is this a weakness or a strength? In what way do arguments help us find meaning in troubled times? What does it mean to “argue well”?The book discussed is Beyond Dispute: ...