This series is sponsored by Mira and Daniel Stokar.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with writer Sarah Hurwitz—author of the new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/As-Jew-Reclaiming-Story-Those/dp/0063374978" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us</a>—about what it means to be a “knowing Jew.”In a time when we often feel compelled to justify our Judaism to the world, being Jewishly educated is no longer a luxury but a necessity. In this episode we discuss:<ul><li>What does a proud Jew professionally associated with the Democratic Party make of the state of contemporary politics? </li><li>Where should one begin in trying to be an educated and involved Jew with a strong Jewish home?</li><li>How can the mussar literature be a great starting point to people looking to deepen their practice? </li></ul>Tune in to hear a conversation about claiming for ourselves the tradition that so many try to take from us. Interview begins at 11:14.Sarah Hurwitz served as a White House speechwriter from 2009 to 2017, first as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and then as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama. She is the author of <a href="https://18forty.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e5fe6ac24e4238308a750e693&id=16e2742c49&e=00fd599c3b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life – in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There)</a> and <a href="https://18forty.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e5fe6ac24e4238308a750e693&id=1d35c4e3e6&e=00fd599c3b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">As A Jew: Reclaiming Our Story From Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try To Erase Us</a>. References:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/As-Jew-Reclaiming-Story-Those/dp/0063374978" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us</a> by Sarah Hurwitz<a href="https://18forty.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e5fe6ac24e4238308a750e693&id=16e2742c49&e=00fd599c3b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life – in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There)</a> by Sarah Hurwitz<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104868/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Mighty Ducks</a><a href="https://www.sefaria.org/Mesillat_Yesharim?tab=contents" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Everyday Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual Path of Mussar</a> by Alan Morinis<a href="https://www.sefaria.org/Mesillat_Yesharim?tab=contents" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mesillat Yesharim</a> by Moses Chaim LuzzattoFor more 18Forty:NEWSLETTER: <a href="http://18forty.org/join" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">18forty.org/join</a>CALL: (212) 582-1840EMAIL: info@18forty.orgWEBSITE:<a href="http://18forty.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 18forty.org</a>IG: @18fortyX: @18_fortyWhatsApp:<a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/JmShFj7nnSZJqTLLZYNfLJ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> join here</a>Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support</a>.

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