Americans and Jews are the only peoples who have founded nations on the belief that they are GodÂs chosen people. In this episode of ÂJewish Thought LeadersÂ, Todd Gitlin and Liel Leibowitz, co-authors of The Chosen Peoples: America, Israel, and the Ordeals of Divine Election, discuss how ÂchosennessÂ can be viewed as a call for justice rather than as a mandate for conquest.

THE CHOSEN PEOPLES- America, Israel and the Ordeals of Divine Election

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A vibrant conversation with one of the most visionary thinkers in Israel. As former speaker of the Knesset, Avraham Burg witnessed firsthand many of the most dramatic and critical moments in Israeli history. He offers a deeply personal and unique reflection on his countyÂs history, Zionism, and Jewish identity in the modern world. His insights came at a particularly poignant moment in time: on the eve of Yom HaÂatzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) and closely following the elections in Israel.Â

Avraham Burg on Israel, Zionism & Modern Jewish Identity

Rabbi David Ingber, founder of the vibrant New York-based Renewal community Romemu sits down with Spirit Rock co-founder and friend Sylvia Boorstein, to explore the meditative mindfulness that lies at the core of their respective practices and teachings.

Rabbi David Ingber and Spirit Rock founder Sylvia Boorstein discuss Jewish Spirituality and Mindfulness.

In honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut and Israel's 70th anniversary, a diverse collection of Marin CountyÂs Jewish community shared personal stories of their experiences in Israel, formatted in the style of The Moth. The program was a collaboration of Congregations Rodef Sholom and Kol Shofar, Brandeis Marin Day School and the Osher Marin JCC.

Telling Our Israel Stories - Moth-Style

Dr Daniel Gordis, senior vice president and the Koret Distringuished Fellow at Shalem College in College, writes a regular column for the Jerusalem Post and is a regular contributor to the New York Times. In this episode, he discusses IsraelÂs Dilemma: Âthe OccupationÂ, the Jewish Soul and Security and his most recent book, Israel: A concise history of a nation reborn.

Daniel Gordis on IsraelÂs Dilemma

Renowned for his absurdist short stories, Etgar Keret is one of Israel's literary titans and an award-winning filmmaker to boot. Holding a conversation with him surely requires a sharp brain and nerves of steel. That's where Ayelet Waldman comes in. The outspoken Berkeley author and activist will speak with Keret on the Marin JCC stage about "dark and surreal" themes in his work.

THE CHOSEN PEOPLES- America, Israel and the Ordeals of Divine Election

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