On this episode of Don't Know Much About, Dr. Naya Lekht tackles a difficult but necessary topic: the failure of Jewish leadership. She explores what it truly means for a Jewish organization to fail—and, just as importantly, what it means to succeed. Identifying recurring patterns in Jewish behavior in the diaspora, Naya offers a sobering analysis of why Jewish organizations often fail to represent the Jewish people effectively. She goes beyond these patterns to examine the shortcomings of mandated antisemitism training, the creation of Jewish affinity groups, and the adoption of the IHRA definition. Be sure to listen to the end for alternative approaches to how Jews can succeed today.

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