The Long Arc: 250 Years of Jews and America
Summary
Hutzpod hosts Hannah and Rabbi Shira introduce a special conversation from the Aspen Jewish Congregation, moderated by Jeffrey Goldberg. Guests Eric Cohen and Rabbi Sharon Brous discuss the role of Jews in America’s 250-year history, the impact of October 7th, and rising antisemitism. They debate the future of American democracy, the relationship between Jewish identity and Christianity, and the shifting political alliances within the Jewish community.
Topics discussed
Introduction and episode overview
Jewish role in the American experiment
American Jewish flourishing and current challenges
Jews in a post-Christian America
Social media, safety, and campus activism
Political threats and the Trump era
Israel's political alignment and October 7th
Personal impact of the war and community healing
Demographics, birth rates, and religious schools
Aliyah trends and the future of Israel
Klal Yisrael and bridging political divides
Sources of hope and concluding thoughts
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