Dr. Jonathan Golden: Jewish Pluralism, Israel Studies, and Current Challenges - Fearless Interventions Ep. 15

Dr. Jonathan Golden: Jewish Pluralism, Israel Studies, and Current Challenges - Fearless Interventions Ep. 15

In this episode, Max and Jacob engage in a conversation with the distinguished Dr. Jonathan Golden.

About the Guest: Dr. Golden is a renowned educator and the Director of Wellspring Leadership Initiatives at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. With over two decades of experience at Gann Academy, his expertise spans American Jewish history, Israel education, and curriculum development. He is an advocate for Jewish pluralism and has received accolades such as the Sydney Hillson Memorial Award for Distinguished Leadership in Jewish Education. Dr. Golden's insights on Israel-Diaspora relations, Jewish democracy, and his diverse synagogue affiliations reflect a profound commitment to exploring the multifaceted landscape of Jewish identity and education.

Topics Covered:

• Israel

• Camp Yavneh 

• Jewish Journeys

• Hamas

• Hostage deals

• Potential escalation in the Middle East

• How we, as Jews, can combat the sentiment of war

• Loyalty and questions surrounding Israel

• Balancing your moral quandaries

Notice: This episode was filmed Nov 26, 2023 - So not all info is up to date but it still holds much relevance 

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Special Acknowledgments:

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to StreamYards, CapCut, Descrip, Final Cut Pro, and Janet Alperstein for their invaluable contributions to making this episode possible. Your support means the world to us!

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by our guests are their own and may not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of Fearless Interventions or its affiliates. We appreciate your understanding and hope this conversation enlightens and sparks introspection.