Navigating Ideological Challenges in Jewish Discourse (Z3 Podcast Ep. 24: David Bernstein)

In this episode of the Z3 Project Podcast, join host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman in discussion with David Bernstein, founder of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values and author of "Woke Antisemitism: How a Progressive Ideology Harms the Jews." Together they discuss the perceived challenges posed by progressive ideologies to Jewish values and community discourse. David reflects on the necessity of reviving nuanced, centrist dialogue and addressing the fears within the Jewish community. The conversation underscores the importance of open debate, the dangers of social media polarization, and the need for coalition-building to preserve diverse perspectives and robust public discourse. Tune in to hear Bernstein's perspective on the future of Jewish communal identity, as well as practical steps for fostering inclusive and meaningful dialogue. About our guest: David Bernstein A passionate advocate of the free expression of ideas, Bernstein is past President and CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and former executive director of the David Project. He is the author of “Woke Antisemitism: How a Progressive Ideology Harms Jews.” Follow Z3 here: Instagram - instagram.com/z3project/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@z3project LinkedIn- linkedin.com/company/z3-project Facebook - facebook.com/Z3Project/ Twitter - twitter.com/Z3_Project Website - z3project.org/