In These Times: Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch with Bret Stephens

Rabbi Hirsch is joined by NYT columnist Bret Stephens to discuss the White House's Israel stance, American political trends that seem to be leaving Jews behind, and a new ideology that values identity and victimhood over character and achievement.
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[@user-um1lh5uk3m]

An "exhilarating" hour indeed. Bravo. I don't believe Mr. Stephens' gloom is misplaced, but I feel something akin to hope hearing him speak so fearlessly (and humorously) of his worldview. I know what side I'm on.

[@zachary813]

Judge according to character, not identity.

[@Peter-ov6xh]

I agree ❤ That's why I think the Israelis should welcome the Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and the Palestinian diaspora. After all, it's the individual who matters, not his identity!

[@pennyadrian7774]

@@Peter-ov6xh Sarcasm???

[@Peter-ov6xh]

@@pennyadrian7774 Not at all! Jews have spent the entire post-war period selflessly teaching us all that we must judge others by their character and not by their identity. A sound lesson! Now I propose that the lesson be extended to Israel, who should admit the millions of displaced Gazans. After all, they're individuals, aren't they? We mustn't judge them based on the mere fact that they're from Gaza ❤️💓❤️

[@handle8431]

BIG fan Bret, but blaming Netanyahu and Trump at every opportunity doesn't earn you any points w the NYT readers . Give that one up.

[@rachelkeane331]

it was oddly comforting to hear that someone else is feeling extremely down. I am tired of hearing people say what they feel optimistic about these days...