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In a frenzied media cycle, Identity/Crisis creates better conversations about the issues facing contemporary Jewish life. Host Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, talks with leading thinkers to unpack current events affecting Jewish communities in North America, Israel, and around the world, revealing the core Jewish values underlying the issues that matter most to you. JOIN... more

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Thirty years after the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, Yehuda Kurtzer speaks

with Yossi Beilin, one of the architects of the Oslo Accords, about the

night that changed Israel forever. Together they revisit Rabin’s legacy, the

rise of extremism that f... more

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What does Zohran Mamdani’s rise reveal about the shifting power, politics, and identity of New York City’s Jews?

 As New York stands on the verge of electing its first anti-Zionist mayor, on Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer and political strategist H... more

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Last week on the Jewish Broadcasting Network, Shalom Hartman Institute presidents Yehuda Kurtzer and Donniel Hartman joined journalist Abigail Pogrebin for a live conversation reflecting on this pivotal moment: the immense Israeli public effort to br... more

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At a time of unprecedented leaps in technology and ethical questions about artificial intelligence, one scholar seeks answers from an unlikely source — ancient Jewish wisdom.

In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer talks with technology g... more

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Recent Guests

Yossi Beilin
Former Israeli Minister and key figure in the Oslo Accords negotiations
Episode: Rabin, Oslo, and the Road Not Taken — with Yossi Beilin
Howard Wolfson
Former Deputy Mayor under Mike Bloomberg for Government Affairs, now directs the education program at Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Episode: The Jewish Paradoxes of Zohran Mamdani — with Howard Wolfson
David Zvi Kalman
Scholar, thinker, writer, and technology guru
Shalom Hartman Institute
Episode: Staying Human in the Age of AI — with David Zvi Kalman
Dr. Anita Friedman
The daughter of Holocaust survivors, a renowned leader in philanthropy, Holocaust education, and non-profit leadership, and the executive director of Jewish Family and Children's Services, San Francisco.
Jewish Family and Children's Services
Episode: Fighting Holocaust Fatigue — with Anita Friedman
Ethan Tucker
President of Hadar Institute and a returning guest discussing Jewish law and egalitarianism in prayer.
Hadar Institute
Episode: God as King in an Age of Authoritarianism – with Ethan Tucker
Michael Koplow
Chief Policy Officer at Israel Policy Forum and Senior Research Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute
Israel Policy Forum
Episode: What is Netanyahu Doing? with Michael Koplow
Christine Hayes
Sterling Professor Emerita of Religious Studies in Classical Judaica at Yale University.
Yale University
Episode: Non-Jewish in the Shadow of the Synagogue — with Christine Hayes
Franklin Foer
Author and journalist, known for his analysis of American Jewish identity
The Atlantic
Episode: Live at JFN: What Ails American Judaism? with Franklin Foer and Sarah Hurwitz (Re-Release)
Adina Frydman
CEO of Young Judaea Global, the oldest Zionist youth group in America
Young Judaea Global
Episode: Concerning Camp Communities – with Adina Frydman

Host

Yehuda Kurtzer
President of the Shalom Hartman Institute and host of conversations exploring contemporary issues in Jewish life, focusing on identity and societal challenges.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 285 ratings
  • Always enlightening

    Thank you Yehuda for your thoughtful, analytical and yet heartfelt observations. Much appreciated!

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    Suelass25
    Canada3 months ago
  • No evidence?!!!

    Can you have really just said, “no evidence“?!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    34@88//!
    Canada3 months ago
  • Spitalnick

    Disappointed on her take. Spin was predictable.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hope 4 Future
    United States5 months ago
  • Is the War Still Worth It?

    Thank you Hashem for giving the world Tal Becker! And thank you equally for not having Yehuda Kurtzer involved with the execution of the Hamas-initiated war in Gaza.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    msands123
    United States5 months ago
  • Language removes the suffering

    Thank you for this episode. It’s is more direct. I think that the war could different if Netanyahu was not fighting to stay out of jail. It feels like there is some implied defense of Netanyahu. On the other hand, the first victim of war is the truth. I know this is so naive as to be laughable but: the only way forward is forgiveness because without acceptance of guilt on both sides, acceptance of responsibility there is no justice. Bumper sticker from the 60’s KNOW JUSTICE KNOW PEACE OR NO... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NBerault
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of the conversations and insightful analysis on contemporary Jewish issues.
The host is noted for fostering thoughtful discussions that challenge conventional views while encouraging a sense of community.
Some criticism exists regarding the handling of certain topics, with expectations for a more balanced discourse in polarizing conversations.

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The Jewish Paradoxes of Zohran Mamdani — with Howard Wolfson
Q: What is the experience of negotiating between the power that the mayor's office wants to exercise and the recognition of existing power centers?
The mayor has to balance managing city services, public safety, and relations with various interest groups and power centers.
The Jewish Paradoxes of Zohran Mamdani — with Howard Wolfson
Q: What does it look like to be on the inside of trying to manage New York City?
It involves addressing various socioeconomic disparities, ethnic diversity, and ensuring basic city operations all while navigating political viewpoints.
Rabin, Oslo, and the Road Not Taken — with Yossi Beilin
Q: Anything providing you with some optimism that the legacy of Rabin and the peace process could one day come back?
Beilin remains optimistic about finding solutions, citing demographic challenges and the need for peace as urgent issues that must be addressed.
Rabin, Oslo, and the Road Not Taken — with Yossi Beilin
Q: What do you think were the personal qualities of Rabin that set him apart?
Beilin highlights Rabin's transformation from a cautious leader to a committed peacemaker, noting his sincerity and willingness to confront challenges.
Rabin, Oslo, and the Road Not Taken — with Yossi Beilin
Q: Do you feel that it was actually that close? That had he not been assassinated on that night, there would have been something signed within a very short period of time?
Beilin expresses uncertainty but emphasizes that there was will among the people for peace, and if Rabin had remained, he would likely have pursued it further.

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