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
Episodes
11 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: ...
The Places You’ll Go
Why do we travel, and what happens to our sense of identity when we leave our comfort zones? In this episode, we unpack the transformative power of journeys and ask whether we hit the road simply to see new places or to see ourselves differentl...
Chag Sameach
As we approach the High Holy Days, we ask: What is the purpose of Jewish rituals? We explore the complex link between belief and practice, debating whether our traditions offer deep personal meaning or just a sense of inherited obli...
Everybody Hurts, Sometimes
Like religion and politics, grief is often treated as a taboo topic in everyday conversation. We stay quiet to spare those who are hurting, but what if our silence actually makes the pain worse?In this episode, we sit down with special g...
You can’t always get what you want
This episode explores several questions about faith and meaning.Do people who believe in a higher power and prayer have more meaning in their lives?Can someone fully experience the richness of Jewish ritual and festival observance...
Teach your children well
What is the difference between Jewish education that simply passes along information and learning that truly stays with you for a lifetime?In this episode, we address a critical question facing our community: Should we focus our resource...
From Oy to Joy
In Episode 2 of Finding Our Why, we tackle the tension between fear and love, obligation and inspiration, asking what truly sustains Jewish identity today - "Oy vs. Joy."Along the way, we reflect on parenting, rituals, and the c...