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The Glue, with Eric FingerhutMoving Jews from 'Oy' to Joy (Recorded Live at JPro25)How do Jewish communal professionals go about the work of building community in this complex time? How is the community dealing with grief, antisemitism, mental health, and also focusing on the positive draws that bring people together?In the episode--recorded in front of a live audience of 1,300 Jewish communal professionals at the "Leading Edge Presents JPro25, in Partnership with Jewish Federations of North America" conference in Baltimore, Maryland--Eric speaks to Sarah Fried, the Chief External Affairs Officer at Hillel International; Josh Miller, Chief Program officer at the Jim Joseph Foundation; and Miryam Rosenzweig, President and CEO of...2025-05-1528 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutThe true meaning of Israeli resilience (corrected)Studies show that in the aftermath of natural disasters such as hurricanes and tsunamis, indicators of resilience were better predictors of how well a community recovered than the things you might expect, like wealth or physical infrastructure. Amazingly, communities with stronger social relationships and more informal, grassroots networks had higher survival rates and were able to rebuild faster. Their economic recovery was faster, and their rates of stress and trauma were lower.This is a concept that speaks to the very core of what The Glue is all about, the idea of what holds communities together in...2024-12-2238 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutThe true meaning of Israeli resilienceStudies show that in the aftermath of natural disasters such as hurricanes and tsunamis, indicators of resilience were better predictors of how well a community recovered than the things you might expect, like wealth or physical infrastructure. Amazingly, communities with stronger social relationships and more informal, grassroots networks had higher survival rates and were able to rebuild faster. Their economic recovery was faster, and their rates of stress and trauma were lower.This is a concept that speaks to the very core of what The Glue is all about, the idea of what holds communities together in...2024-12-2027 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutAmerican Realignment?Two weeks ago, Jewish communal leaders from across North America convened in Washington DC for Federations' annual General Assembly, where we tackled the biggest issues facing our community. In this episode of The Glue, we bring you the conversation between Eric Fingerhut, Pulitzer-prize winning commentator George Will, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) as they discuss antisemitism, how Israel can win its war, the state of college campuses, and how American politics has changed since the election.You can also check out another podcast that we recorded live at General Assembly: The “Wondering Jews” podcast with Mijal...2024-12-0627 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutWhat's working (and what's not) on campus antisemitismOver the summer, Jewish Federations joined with many other organizations to urge universities to make some changes in order to prepare for the onslaught we knew would be coming in the fall. While we’re happy to report that we’ve made some significant progress. there is still so much more work to be done, and unacceptable levels of vitriol and harassment of Jewish students. Earlier this month, at the University of Washington, we saw one of the ugliest versions of this phenomenon in play when a group of leaders speaking up about antisemitism–not Israel or Gaza, b...2024-10-0129 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutInside the secret meeting with President ZelenskyLast month, a delegation of North American Jewish leaders quietly arrived in Kyiv for a first-of-its-kind mission to take stock of the war and its effects on the Jewish community. During that trip, the group was granted a last-minute audience with Ukraine's (Jewish) president Volodymyr Zelensky. In this episode, we discuss what happened in that meeting and talk to Ukrainians on the ground about how their community is powering through these uncertain and difficult days.We hear from Eli Buzunov, the American Joint Distribution Committee's (JDC) Missions Coordinator in Ukraine, and Keith Shapiro, a Chicago-based Federation activist...2024-07-1533 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutBehind the scenes of TikTok's antisemitism problemTikTok has an antisemitism problem. One study found that people who use TikTok for 30 minutes or more daily are 17% more likely to hold antisemitic or anti-Israel views, compared with 6% for Instagram and 2% for X (formerly Twitter). In late January, TikTok's top government relations professional in Israel Barak Herscowitz resigned in protest, alleging antisemitism on the social network's platform. In the latest episode of "The Glue," Herscowitz tells Jewish Federations of North America President and CEO Eric Fingerhut about what he saw that led him to that decision.
"The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut," is brought to you b...2024-04-0227 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutBehind the scenes of TikTok's antisemitism problemTikTok has an antisemitism problem. One study found that people who use TikTok for 30 minutes or more daily are 17% more likely to hold antisemitic or anti-Israel views, compared with 6% for Instagram and 2% for X (formerly Twitter). In late January, Barak Herscowitz was the company’s top government relations professional in Israel. Herscowitz was a former advisor to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, and had been with the company for about two years when Hamas perpetrated the October 7th massacre. What he saw in the following months led him to resign in protest.Today, he joins us on...2024-03-2927 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutRitchie Torres on DEI, TikTok, and Black-Jewish RelationsCongressman Ritchie Torres, who built his career on progressive causes, has proven to be one of the most vocally pro-Israel members of Congress while also managing to be a unifying figure, building bridges between and among his diverse constituencies.In this episode of The Glue, we talk to Torres about shoring up ties between the Black and Jewish communities, how we should think about DEI in an age of rampant antisemitism on college campuses, and how social media networks such as TikTok are fueling hatred and driving wedges between us.
"The Glue, with Eric Fi...2024-03-0723 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutHow the U.S. rallied 300,000 people for IsraelIn this episode, Jewish Federations of North America President Eric Fingerhut discusses how the March for Israel came together with William Daroff, who heads the Conference of American Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. The Cleveland Crew is joined by Erika Rudin-Luria of Cleveland's Jewish Federation to explore what drove so many people to show up, the obstacles they faced, what this moment in American history means, and how it all affects Israel going forward."The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut," is brought to you by Jewish Federations on North America, the backbone of the North American Jewish...2023-12-0133 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutNow what? Restoring the promise of Never AgainIn this episode, Eric speaks to two incredible colleagues working on the ground in Israel: Rebecca Caspi, Director-General of Israel and Overseas, Jewish Federations of North America, and Aaron J. Goldberg, Director, Israel Office, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, to get their insight into the communal response to the horrific Hamas attack on Israel."The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut," is brought to you by Jewish Federations on North America, the backbone of the North American Jewish community, representing over 350 communities across North America. Find out how you can get involved or donate to your local...2023-10-2739 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutWhat a 'post-religion' America means for youIn this episode, we speak to New York Times opinion writer Jessica Grose about her fascinating 5-part series exploring how Americans are moving away from religion. and what it means for society.Study after study shows the rise of "nones," people who identify as having no religion. But there's also a plethora of evidence that religion plays a special role in community building. Eric and guest host Rabbi Daniel Septimus, the CEO of Austin's Federation Shalom Austin, explore with Grose what's behind the trends and how communities can adapt.Read Grose's full series here.2023-09-2931 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutInside the Negotiations over Israel's DemocracyAs one of the lead negotiators for President Isaac Herzog's team in the talks over judicial reforms, Yaniv Cohen had a front row seat to the discussions between government and opposition on the future of Israel's democracy.Cohen, who is Founder and Chairman of Tachlith (The Israeli Institute for Public Policy), breaks down the challenges Israel's society faces, how the controversy may play out, and why he's optimistic despite the extreme polarization the reforms have brought about."The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut," is brought to you by Jewish Federations on North America, the backbone of...2023-08-2541 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutBen Smith on how to overcome the divisions social media sowsAs editor-in-chief of Buzzfeed News and the media critic for the New York Times, Ben Smith had a front row seat to (and a significant role in) the social media-zation of news media. On this episode of “The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut,” Eric and Ben discuss what went wrong, how our fragmented media and social media landscapes pull communities apart and fuel hate, and what we can do about it. Guest Host Karen Elam, who heads the Levine Center to End Hate for the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, brings her perspective on how to push back against these trend...2023-07-2330 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutHow Pittsburgh confronted trauma after the Tree of Life shootingIt's been nearly five years since the deadliest antisemitc attack in US history, the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh. As the trial of the shooter is set to begin, we sit down with Jeff Finkelstein, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, and Maggie Feinstein, director of the 10.27 Healing Partnership, to learn how the community has held together in the face of a horrific trauma, ask whether increased security presence is more comforting or unsettling, and delve into how communities can make themselves more resilient. "The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut," is brought to you by J...2023-05-2821 minThe Glue, with Eric FingerhutTrailerAt a time when so many powerful forces are working to pull us apart, it’s more important than ever to take a step back and talk about the things that hold us together.Jewish Federations are proud to present The Glue, with President and CEO Eric Fingerhut. The Glue is an exploration of what hold us together in divided times. Join Eric in each episode for riveting conversations with experts and thought leaders exploring how our communities are evolving, and why their evolution is crucial to some of the biggest social challenges our...2022-10-2603 min