About this episode
This episode explores the integration of the Jewish community into America's national narrative and its perspectives on Israeli governance.
The largest Jewish community in the world is defined by its deep integration into America's national story, its liberal traditions and scepticism towards Israeli governments. Read by Leighton Pugh. Read the essay here: https://engelsbergideas.com/essays/a-jewish-american-dream/ Image: A member of the American Jewish Congress participating in the 1965 Montgomery March, advocating for civil rights. Credit: Image Bank
People in this episode
Host: Leighton Pugh
Topics covered
- Jewish community
- American history
- liberal traditions
- Israeli government
- civil rights
Keywords
- Jewish-American
- civil rights
- integration
- liberalism
- Israeli politics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Jewish Congress
Places: America, Israel
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