The text discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, highlighting Hamas's aim to eliminate Israel and create a region free of Jews.

Jewish Currents, a historically secular magazine, has introduced a commentary on the Torah portion in response to a growing alienation from mainstream Jewish institutions and a desire for spiritual connection among its community members, despite some objections.

Gilles Kepel, a prominent French scholar of Islamism, sheds light on his career challenges and academic feuds, especially at the Ecole Normale Supérieure.

Chief Rabbi Haim Korsia of France recently visited Ontario and Quebec, where he downplayed concerns about the challenges facing France's Jewish community despite past terrorist attacks and violence.

Avi and Phoebe discuss the Quebec Premier's tweet celebrating the province's Catholic heritage despite his push for secularism, exemplified by Bill 21 banning religious symbols in the public sphere.

In this episode, Professor Hagar Lahav talks about her book "Women, Secularism and Belief: A Sociology of Belief in the Jewish-Israeli Secular Landscape."

Hagar Lahav, a professor of communication at Sapir Academic College, talks about her book "Women, Secularism and Belief: A Sociology of Belief in the Jewish-Israeli Secular Landscape," focusing on secular believers in Israel.

Two graphic novels by young Israeli women, Tohar Sherman-Friedman and Aya Talshir, have gained attention in France but only recently received interest from Israeli publishers.

This episode discusses Spinoza's legacy of creating a secular world and his key conceptual ideas that contributed to this shift.

In this edition, Sally Abed, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss the important topics of Israel potentially accepting refugees from Ukraine, the dropping of sexual assault charges against a prominent figure in the gay community, and the allocation of government funds to make Shabbat more meaningful for secular individuals.

In this episode, Sally Abed, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss several topics.

In Micah Goodman's book, "The Wondering Jew," he argues for a middle path between strict adherence to tradition and complete abandonment of Jewish values.

In this discussion, the participants delve into three important topics regarding recent events in Israel's political landscape.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron cover three main topics in their discussion: the potential leadership of Israel's religious right by a secular feminist woman, the challenges facing the southern resort city of Eilat, and the issue of racism in Israeli society, particularly in light of recent events involving Ethiopian individuals.

In Nathan Englander's novel "kaddish.com," the protagonist Larry struggles with religious observance and familial obligations.

Horace Kallen, a prolific writer known primarily for his concept of cultural pluralism, is the focus of Matthew Kaufman's book "Horace Kallen Confronts America: Jewish Identity, Science, and Secularism."

Secular Jewish Israelis in Israel are experiencing what is termed as "Christmas envy," where they enthusiastically partake in the superficial joys of Christmas celebrations despite not being part of the Christian faith.

Philip Roth, known as the most secular of the late 20th-century American literary giants alongside Updike and Bellow, initially showed little interest in metaphysical or transcendental questions in his works which focused on psychological realism.

Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook's views on culture and history reveal a nuanced perspective that transcends traditional categories like Modern Orthodoxy.

In two new works of Jewish political theory by David Novak and Chaim Gans, the foundation of Zionism is under scrutiny, with Novak arguing for a theological basis while Gans critiques the ethnocentric shortsightedness of the Zionist mainstream.

Michael Walzer's exploration delves into the paradox of liberation and secularism in post-World War II India, Israel, and Algeria, focusing on the tension between secular ideals and the resurgence of religion in these nations.

Prof. Ute Deichmann discusses the early Israeli-German scientific exchanges and their role in paving the way for normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries, shedding light on this lesser-known aspect of history.

A new analysis of Pew data on the American Jewish population highlights an increase in those identifying as atheist, agnostic, or having no particular religion, particularly among younger generations, mirroring broader American trends.

In 1927, Hebrew University Professor Joseph Klausner attempted to symbolically rescind the excommunication of Baruch Spinoza, hailing him as a Jewish brother and celebrating his achievements.

In "Where Wisdom Begins," the discussion centers on the role of religion in modern society by challenging the idea that secularism alone can solve societal challenges.