About this episode

This episode explores the meaning behind the term 'the Chosen People' in Judaism and its implications.

What does it really mean when Jews are called “the Chosen People”? Is it a claim of superiority—or something entirely different? In this episode: Who chose who? What does “chosen” actually mean? Chosen for what? So… is it racist?

People in this episode

Host: Gila Ross

Topics covered

• Judaism
• Chosen People
• Spirituality
• Identity
• Racism

Keywords

• Chosen People
• Judaism
• spirituality
• identity
• racism

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: the Chosen People

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