Identity/Crisis
Shalom Hartman InstituteIn 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 243 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | JudaismNews CommentaryReligion & SpiritualityNews | |||
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What can a small Jewish community in Omaha, Nebraska teach us about power, memory, and belonging? In this special monologue episode of Identity/Crisis recorded on the road in the American heartland, Yehuda Kurtzer reflects, in four acts, on his Midwe... more
What does it mean to care for the sick—not just medically, but morally and spiritually?
In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer invites Sara Labaton, Director of Teaching and Learning at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, to s... more
What does it mean to keep singing when the world is broken? In this special Yom Ha’atzmaut episode of Identity/Crisis, host Yehuda Kurtzer sits down with Moti Zeira — biographer of legendary Israeli musician Naomi Shemer and a leading voice in Israel... more
Who gets to tell the stories of the past, and what influence do they have on the story of the present and the future? This week marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust. In advance of Yom HaShoah, host Yehuda Kurtzer sits down with Dani... more
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- Progressive, pluralistic Zionism
I wish I had found this podcast sooner! The topics are great and incredibly timely. The host is so thoughtful and does a great job to ground all discussions in shared humanity of all people and also deep love of Israel. His guests are wonderful.
Apple Podcasts5MarylandTransplant
United States4 months ago - Moving and inspiring
Listening to such thoughtful rabbis reflect on their rabbinate, passion for Jewish learning and people was so powerful and inspiring and moderated so beautifully and sensitively by Yehuda.
Apple Podcasts5loonydood555United States7 months ago - Meaningful conversation and reflections
Timely, relevant and makes me think.
Apple Podcasts5chicago-emaUnited States7 months ago - Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Z”l
What a meaningful episode.
Yehuda ties together his own son leaving for a year in Israel, and Hersh‘s death.
It’s about the challenges that committed Jewish parents have in this moment who balance transmitting a love for Israel and understandable fears For our kids safety. And, it addresses the generational divide between what we are concerned about and what our kids are focused on.
This one really spoke to me.
Apple Podcasts5DJSMD24United States8 months ago - Why give air time to Jeremy Ben-Ami
He’s a snake oil salesman.
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Canada10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #13 | United States/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #45 | Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #120 |  United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  Italy/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #19 |  Germany/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #39 |  Australia/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
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Exploring contemporary Jewish life, the content features discussions on current events and critical issues impacting Jewish communities across North America and Israel. Themes such as identity, tradition, community values, and ethical dilemmas are dissected with insights from various guests, including thought leaders and experts in Judaism, media, and education. The unique approach combines rigorous intellectual discourse with personal reflections, aiming to foster meaningful conversations and promote deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Jewish populations today.
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Identity/Crisis launched 5 years ago and published 243 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Identity/Crisis include:
1. Sara Labaton
2. Moti Zeira
3. Dani Dayan
4. Dara Horn
5. Frank Foer
6. Sarah Hurwitz
7. Stephanie Ives
8. Joshua Leifer
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