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The War Against the Jewish Story

a conversation with Rabbi Joseph Edelheit

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Hi Friends,

Here is a recent conversation with Rabbi Joseph Edelheit about Yossi Klein Halevi’s piece, “The War Agains the Jewish Story.”

Show Notes

Summary

The conversation explores the issue of anti-Semitism on college campuses and the distortion of the Jewish story. It discusses the lack of historical context and the demonization of Israel and Zionism. The conversation emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the importance of teaching the unique history of the Jewish people. It also addresses the role of Holocaust education and the rise of anti-Semitism in academia. The conversation concludes with a call for dialogue and understanding between Jews and Christians. The conversation explores the themes of Jewish identity, the Holocaust, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the complexity of history and storytelling. It delves into the tension between universal and particularistic aspects of Jewish identity, the challenges of remembering and commemorating the Holocaust, and the impact of the October 7th attack on Israel. The conversation also touches on the Israeli government, the role of Hamas, and the difficulty of finding common ground in dialogue. Overall, it highlights the need for nuanced understanding and empathy in navigating these complex issues.

Takeaways

  • Anti-Semitism on college campuses is a growing concern, with the Jewish story being distorted and demonized.

  • There is a lack of historical context and understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, leading to the oversimplification of complex issues.

  • Holocaust education needs to emphasize the uniqueness of anti-Semitism and the Jewish experience.

  • Dialogue and understanding between Jews and Christians are crucial for addressing anti-Semitism and promoting peace.

  • It is important to challenge and confront the systemic assault on the Jewish story and reclaim the narrative. The tension between universal and particularistic aspects of Jewish identity

  • The challenges of remembering and commemorating the Holocaust

  • The impact of the October 7th attack on Israel

  • The complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

  • The difficulty of finding common ground in dialogue

Sound Bites

  • "The anti-Zionist forces in academia have been preparing the ground for decades, systematically dismantling the moral basis of each stage of Zionist and Israeli history."

  • "The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has no binary way of understanding. It is not a good thing."

  • "Antisemitism is not merely the hatred of Jews as other, but the symbolization of the Jew."

  • "Accept me in all my universal, utopian, messianic strivings. I am a particular person."

  • "October 7th will go down as the single gravest day of Israeli failure to fulfill its single greatest purpose, to keep Jews safe."

  • "No one understood that the Nazis had determined they would do all they could to eliminate all Jews."

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