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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