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Join Z3 Podcast host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman and writer-activist Elad Nehorai as they dive into the nature of authoritarian power structures in our world today as they present in our social structures from communities to governments. They also discuss how Americans are especially vulnerable to extremist rhetoric in our current culture of disconnection and fear, leading people to extremism to feel empowered and find community. Listen in as they discuss how social divisions are feeding into a loss of faith in democracy and creating a vacuum that further draws people towards extremist views. Elad also explores the conditional nature of support of Jewish safety from figures in power and how authoritarians use Jewish causes to their political advantage. This conversation promises to be thought-provoking, shedding light on the complexities of the need for community and security. Listen now.

About our guest:
Elad Nehorai
Progressive Thinker, Writer and Activist

Elad Nehorai is a well-known writer specializing in extremism, antisemitism, marketing, and how all three intersect. He is an ex-Hasidic Jew who, before leaving Orthodoxy, led a creative Jewish community in Brooklyn called Hevria as well as the largest politically progressive Orthodox Jewish advocacy group, Torah Trumps Hate. Learning from his time in the Hasidic community and studying extremism, he has become an outspoken pro-democracy voice. Since October 7th, he has drawn on his Israeli background to inform his work building coalitions among those who share a vision of solidarity for the future. Today, he runs a marketing agency for good called Justice Marketing. You can find Elad’s writing on MSNBC.com, the Daily Beast, Huffpost, the Forward, Haaretz, and beyond.

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Join Z3 Podcast host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman and Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody, Executive Director of Ematai (https://www.ematai.org), for a thought-provoking conversation about the complex intersection of Jewish wisdom and the ethics of war – from the moral considerations of going to war to the ethical dilemmas in combat tactics. Tune in as they discuss the role of religion in shaping moral frameworks, the necessity of warfare, and the broader geopolitical context shaping military decisions.

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In this episode of the Z3 podcast, host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman engages in a timely conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi, an award-winning journalist, author, and senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute.
Yossi shares his personal journey toward understanding what it meant to be a Jew in America as he grew up in the generation after the Holocaust, and he reflects on how the landscape of American Jewish identity is once again changing in the post-October 7th social and political world. This episode provides insight into the growing identity divide between anti-Zionist Jews and pro-Israel Jews, as well as how Israel needs to find the balance between being a historical underdog with the new reality of it having significant power. Together, Amitai and Yossi outline some of the challenges facing global Jewish communities by offering frameworks for making sense of our changing world order. Dive into the episode for all this and more.

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Z3 Podcast host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman is joined by Avi Melamed (author, educator and Middle East strategic intelligence analyst) as they deep dive into the intricate layers of politics, ideologies, and regional power dynamics that define this enduring struggle. From unraveling the complexities of Hamas governance to dissecting the influence of major players like Iran and Saudi Arabia, this conversation sheds light on the multifaceted landscape of the Middle East. Discover the pivotal role of education in navigating this volatile and nuanced terrain, as Avi offers insights for a path forward in a region rife with tension and uncertainty, especially in the aftermath of October 7th.

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Join Z3 Podcast host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman as he is joined by comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding as they delve into the complexities of advocating for empathy in progressive discourse, particularly concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict. Last autumn, Daniel-Ryan went viral online when he began making videos about the October 7th attack in Israel. What followed was a journey exploring the challenges and motivations behind speaking out against perceived hypocrisy as he created comedic content aiming to address misconceptions with humor and information. Delve into the nuanced dialogue surrounding sensitive topics like Israel and anti-Semitism, as Amitai and Daniel-Ryan emphasize the importance of empathy alongside information dissemination. From navigating extremism and radicalization to promoting empathy and love, this conversation offers valuable insights into fostering understanding and dialogue in today's polarized world.

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Join Rabbi Amitai Fraiman, our podcast host and head of Z3, as he delves into a fascinating discussion with Luc Bernard, video game developer turned consultant on Holocaust education.

Luc is the director of The Light in the Darkness, the first videogame about the Holocaust on PS5, PS4 and on the Epic Games Store, and also created a virtual Holocaust museum within the popular online game Fortnite. Together, they explore the potential of gaming platforms in fostering empathy and relationship-building, particularly within the context of Holocaust education, by putting players in the shoes of characters. They discuss importance of bringing education to young people where they are and how leveraging digital platforms can aid that goal. Their conversation also touches on the limitations of traditional museum exhibits and the potential of digital platforms to make stories more accessible. All this and more in this episode.

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