What Jewish Education Isn’t Teaching Us—Z3 Special Podcast: Rabbi David Gedzelman
Dr. David Hazony, Head of the Z3 Institute for Jewish Priorities, sits down with Rabbi David Gedzelman, President & CEO of the Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life, to explore the urgent challenges facing Jewish education today. From rising anti-Zionism to the overlooked role of peoplehood and Hebrew to the importance of voting in the World Zionist Organization elections, this conversation pushes beyond the usual talking points. If you care about the future of Jewish identity, campus life, and how we educate the next generation, this conversation is not to be missed.
Read Rabbi Gedzelman's essay "Teach the Idea of the Jewish People" from the Jewish Priorities anthology here.
About Our Guest
Rabbi David Gedzelman is President & CEO of The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life, which is dedicated to revitalizing Jewish identity through educational and cultural initiatives as well as to advocating for and supporting Hebrew and Jewish literacy among the general population. David has been actively involved in the Foundation’s programs since 1995, when he was recruited to conceive and develop Makor in New York City. As the Founding Creative and Rabbinic Director of Makor, David created and led a cutting-edge venue for New Yorkers in their 20s and 30s, providing innovative arts, cultural and educational programming aimed at engaging an under-involved population in possibilities of Jewish life and meaning.
