This is the first episode in Rabbi Esther’s ‘Jewish identity, belonging & covenant’ series. Please see the playlist for the introductory episode that frames the conversation.
(This video can be listened to as a podcast).
Are you confused by what Jewish people are? Who is a Jew? Are Jews a tribe, culture, religion or people? How does Jewish identity work? What do I do if I ‘feel’ Jewish inside but don’t have a recognized Jewish status? For all this and more, tune into ‘A Small Sanctuary’ right now.
Table of contents
Introduction: who are the Jewish people? 0:22
Part 1: Jewish identity 1:05
Identity versus status: 1:25
Judaism as an ethnoreligion 1:45
An ethnoreligion doesn’t necessarily have ‘closed borders’ 4:18
What are Jews? 4:41
Many Jews share genetic heritage but not all do 5:17
My definition of Judaism 5:33
Part 2: identity versus status (expanded) 7:05
There is no universal recognition of Jewish status 8:45
We should be sensitive and compassionate 9:40
2 types of Jewish status 10:11
Inherited status versus acquired status 10:20
Common questions around status 11:25
Bolster your sense of self 11:54
Find a community you align with 12:13
Part 3: the identity ‘pie’ 13:42
Halakhic definition of Jewishness isn’t the only definition 15:18
When definitions of Jewishness diverge, speak with compassion and respect 15:55
Judaism as a religious civilization is not about doctrine 16:25
Concluding thoughts 16:47
Next time: being part of the Jewish collective 17:42
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