24 episodes
Proudly Jewish Eyal Bitton
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- Religion & Spirituality
As the Jewish world processes the October 7 massacre and the ensuing worldwide wave of antisemitism, we seek to understand what we have witnessed and to assess what it all means for us as Jews. We want to be aware of the risks and challenges around us and we also want to affirm our identity as Jews - members of an ancient faith and an ancient people whose homeland is the land of Israel.
This podcast features conversations on Israel and Jewish identity, hosted by Cantor Eyal Bitton of Congregation Neveh Shalom of Portland, Oregon.
To confront the challenges, obstacles, risks, and dangers in this changing world we must first assert that we are PROUDLY JEWISH.
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Fighting Antisemitism in K-12 - with CAMERA's Jany Finkielsztein
Jany Finkielsztein, senior education analyst at the CAMERA Education Institute (Committee for Accuracy for Middle East Reporting and Analysis), joins Cantor Eyal Bitton to discuss the proliferation of antisemitism and anti-Zionism in K-12. Finkielsztein explores the ideology that permeates Ethnic Studies and "Liberated Ethnic Studies" and discusses why it fails to look at Jewish history and identity, and why it views the Jewish state so unfavorably.
The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of Eyal Bitton or Congregation Neveh Shalom.
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Yom Ha'atzmaut Post Oct 7 - with Rabbi David Kosak & Rabbi Eve Posen
Has October 7 cast a shadow on Yom Ha’atzmaut? In this episode of PROUDLY JEWISH, presented as a panel discussion at Congregation Neveh Shalom with Rabbi David Kosak, Rabbi Eve Posen, and Cantor Eyal Bitton, the three explore what lessons October 7 have taught us about the role Israel plays in our lives and about what Israel means to the Jewish people.
The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of Eyal Bitton or Congregation Neveh Shalom.
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Six Months After the Oct 7 Massacre
Six months after the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, Cantor Eyal Bitton reflects on the significance of October 7 and where we are now. He examines the Free Palestine protests and their impact, the Ceasefire Now campaign, the shift in American support for Israel, the rise in antisemitism, and what lies ahead.
The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of Eyal Bitton or Congregation Neveh Shalom.
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Black Hebrew Israelites & Jews - with Charles Fain Lehman
Kanye West has espoused views held by the Black Hebrew Israelites. When basketball star Kyrie Irving was suspended for refusing to apologize for antisemitism, Black Hebrew Israelites came to his defence in large numbers outside the Barclay Center. Charles Fain Lehman is Cantor Eyal Bitton's guest as they explore the questions: What do the Black Hebrew Israelites believe? Should Jews view Black Hebrew Israelism as a threat?
Charles Fain Lehman is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal, and a 2023-24 Robert Novak fellow with the Fund for American Studies.
"How Many Are the Black Hebrew Israelites?"
This article includes a survey on BHI ideology.
https://manhattan.institute/article/how-many-are-the-black-hebrew-israelites
"Do Black Hebrew Israelites Hate Jews?"
https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/do-black-hebrew-israelites-hate-jews
"Take Black Hebrew Israelism Seriously"
https://www.city-journal.org/article/take-black-hebrew-israelism-seriously
The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of Eyal Bitton or Congregation Neveh Shalom.
PROUDLY JEWISH: Conversations on Israel and Jewish Identity is also available on YouTube. -
Zioness: Progressive AND Zionist
Amanda Berman, Founder and Executive Director of the Zioness Movement, joins Cantor Eyal Bitton to discuss how her organization is both progressive AND Zionist. Zioness is a multiracial coalition of Jewish activists and allies who are unabashedly progressive and unapologetically Zionist. They have more than 30 chapters across the country that fight for the advancement of social, racial, economic and gender equality in America and for the inclusion of Zionists in social justice spaces.
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience, members of the Cantors Assembly: cantorsassembly.org . The Cantors Assembly is an organization of Jewish clergy who lead communities in prayer, ritual, and music, and who are affiliated with the Conservative Movement.
URL: https://zioness.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zionessmovement/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zionessmovement/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ZionessMovement
The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of Eyal Bitton or Congregation Neveh Shalom.
PROUDLY JEWISH: Conversations on Israel and Jewish Identity is also available on YouTube. -
On the Verge of Middle East Peace? - With Sharaka's Dan Feferman & Ahmed Alkhuzaie
Sharaka's Dan Feferman (Israel) and Ahmed Alkhuzaie (Bahrain) join Cantor Eyal Bitton in a discussion of the prospects for peace in the Middle East. What does normalization of ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel mean for peace? How likely is it? How do the October 7 massacre and the ensuing war between Israel and Hamas factor in?
Sharaka (’Partnership’ in Arabic) is a group of Arabs, Israelis, and others who are working to shape a new Middle East, built on dialogue, understanding, cooperation and friendship.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharakangoil
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharakango/
URL: https://www.sharakango.com/
The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of Eyal Bitton or Congregation Neveh Shalom.
PROUDLY JEWISH: Conversations on Israel and Jewish Identity is also available on YouTube.
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Included video clips: https://youtu.be/edKZbu5OM1c?si=EG6fm6eCULZHMDiN https://youtu.be/Y_u8ghPr3HE?si=sduznunyicUx1g7o