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Tag: Cognitive Dissonance

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Greatest Cognitive Dissonance of My Life

Sharon S. Nazarian in Moment · 12 Nov

Sharon S. Nazarian reflects on the profound cognitive dissonance she experiences as a Jewish Iranian-American navigating the polarized political landscape during the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

0 Culture Education

Challenging the Walls Around My Jewish Identity

Chana Fisher in Sources · 30 Jun

The article "Challenging the Walls Around My Jewish Identity" explores the personal journey of re-examining one's Jewish identity in a college setting, contrasting it with a more rigid upbringing in Jewish day schools.

0 Politics Israel

How much more injustice will Trump's Jewish supporters tolerate?

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 31 May

In light of Donald Trump's felony conviction, Jewish supporters face a moral dilemma regarding prioritizing support for Israel over the rule of law and American democracy.

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Like a Jew Among Jews: A Jewish Media Fellowship Reflection

Miri Verona in New Voices · 1 Sep 2023

In this reflection on Jewish identity, the author explores their complex Jewish background, which includes Jewish and non-Jewish ancestry, as well as their upbringing with both Jewish and Christian traditions.

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What Do You Really Want? Trust and Fear in Decision Making at Life’s Crossroads and in Everyday Living

Judy Gruen in Jewish Action · 14 Sep 2022

Shayna Goldberg's book "What Do You Really Want? Trust and Fear in Decision Making at Lifes Crossroads and in Everyday Living" analyzes the difficulties people face in making decisions today and provides practical guidance for making the best decisions based on trust rather than fear.

0 Philosophy Politics

Open Society, Closed Religion

Guy Stroumsa in Sources · 25 Apr 2021

In assessing the dynamic relationship between religion and contemporary liberal societies, the article explores the notion of closed versus open religion.

0 Holocaust Jewish Law

#4: The Cognitive Dissonance to the Veracity of the Torah and why Sinai Denial is on Shakier Intellectual Grounds than Holocaust Denial

Torah 101 · 2 Nov 2016

In a podcast recorded at the TORCH Centre in Houston, the speaker explores the concept of cognitive dissonance when facing the idea of a God-given Torah, which may challenge individuals' beliefs and behaviors.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Cognitive Dissonance

Daniel Gordis in Jewish Review of Books · 6 Jan 2014

The text discusses the decline of Conservative Judaism and the factors contributing to it.