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Here is my latest conversation with my friend Rabbi Joseph Edelheit. Together we spoke about The Atlantic article, The New American Judaism.

Rabbi Joseph will be joining us on Monday nights in Lent.

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Show Notes: Summary

This conversation explores the challenges and transformations faced by American Judaism, particularly in relation to the evolution of synagogues and the changing demographics of Jewish communities. The conversation highlights the need for reflection and conversation in response to these changes. It also discusses the importance of religious communities in the face of global and local challenges. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of synagogues and the significance of sacrifice in Christianity and Judaism.

Takeaways

American Judaism is experiencing institutional contraction and demographic shifts, leading to the closure of synagogues and the need for new forms of religious community.

The role of rabbis is changing, with a decline in the number of ordained rabbis and the emergence of lay people taking on para-rabbinical roles.

The challenges faced by American Judaism are not unique to the Jewish community, but are part of larger cultural shifts and changes in religious institutions.

There is a need for reflection and conversation in response to these changes, as well as a recognition of the importance of religious communities in addressing global and local challenges.

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