In this episode, Adam Neuman hosts guest Josh Smith as they explore themes of Jewish identity, community, and tradition. They discuss the significance of Jewish summer camps, the challenges of parenting within a Jewish context, and current events affecting the Jewish community, including the Israel-Iran conflict and the political landscape in New York. The conversation highlights the importance of embracing Jewish culture and the impact of recent events on Jewish identity. Plus, Adam and Josh cover NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state and his support for the BDS movement which have raised concerns among some Jewish New Yorkers about his potential to exacerbate antisemitism and create an unsafe environment for the community if elected mayor.
In this episode, Adam Neuman hosts guest Josh Smith as they explore themes of Jewish identity, community, and tradition. They discuss the significance of Jewish summer camps, the challenges of parenting within a Jewish context, and current events affecting the Jewish community, including the Israel-Iran conflict and the political landscape in New York. The conversation highlights the importance of embracing Jewish culture and the impact of recent events on Jewish identity. Plus, Adam and Josh cover NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state and his support for the BDS movement which have raised concerns among some Jewish New Yorkers about his potential to exacerbate antisemitism and create an unsafe environment for the community if elected mayor.