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Sarah Hurwitz wants Jews to stop apologizing and start learning

JL;DR SUMMARY Sarah Hurwitz, a former White House speechwriter, continues her exploration of Jewish identity with her new book, "As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us." A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish HistoryJewish TraditionJewish IdentityZionismJewish NarrativeSarah HurwitzChaplaincyTextual Tradition

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Washington, Washington DC, United States
"The book also draws on her recent training and experience as a hospital chaplain, volunteering on the oncology floor of a hospital in the Washington, D.C. area, where she lives."
Massachusetts, United States
"Hurwitz, 44, is a graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Law School."
New York, United States
"We spoke at a livestreamed Folio event presented by the New York Jewish Week and UJA-Federation of New York."
Norway
"Sarah Hurwitz interviewed by Norwegian actor Hans Olav Brenner in 2017, under a photo of her and President Barack Obama during her time as one of his speechwriters."

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