When Mysticism Goes Mainstream — with Daniel Matt

When Mysticism Goes Mainstream — with Daniel Matt

When a mystical tradition meant for an elite few becomes a popular spiritual practice — what is gained and what is lost? In this episode of Identity/Crisis, guest host Deborah Barer is joined by scholar of Kabbalah Daniel Matt for a conversation about the Omer and the modern turn toward mindfulness and self‑improvement. Tracing the journey of the Zohar from esoteric text to widely accessible guide, they explore what is gained—and what may be lost—when contemplations of the divine are redirected inward, toward the self. Along the way, they ask how Jewish mysticism understands responsibility, ethics, and community, and what it might mean to carry “new ancient words” from the wilderness of the Omer toward revelation at Sinai. You can now sponsor an episode of Identity/Crisis. Click HERE to learn more. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOR MORE HARTMAN IDEAS Here’s more from the Shalom Hartman Institute this week: Learn how Hartman is building the pipeline of young Jewish leadership.

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The Role of Journalism in a Post-Truth Age — with Abigail Pogrebin

The Role of Journalism in a Post-Truth Age — with Abigail Pogrebin

With the marketplace of ideas outpacing our ability to discern truth, who still cares about keeping up with journalistic standards?   In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer sits down wit...

9 Kesä 51min

The American Jewish Past and What Comes Next — with Nicholas Lemann

The American Jewish Past and What Comes Next — with Nicholas Lemann

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, what foundational elements of the American Jewish story do we need to reframe? In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer reflects on the a...

2 Kesä 51min

American Catholics, the Pope, and the Jews – with Robert George

American Catholics, the Pope, and the Jews – with Robert George

What does a clash between a Catholic Vice President and the Pope reveal about authority, war, and theological responsibility?    In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer sits down with ren...

26 Touko 51min

When Do We Speak Up? – with Abe Foxman (Re-release)

When Do We Speak Up? – with Abe Foxman (Re-release)

This episode was originally released on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.   This episode is in honor of Abe Foxman, z”l   What does moral courage look like in an age of rising antisemitism and political pol...

19 Touko 50min

Rational or Reckless? War, Iran, and the Limits of Strategy— with Michael Koplow

Rational or Reckless? War, Iran, and the Limits of Strategy— with Michael Koplow

Are Trump, Netanyahu, and Iran acting like rational players—or are we misreading the logic of this war entirely? In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer sits down with Chief Policy Officer...

12 Touko 49min

Jewish Life in an Illiberal Age— with Jeffrey Goldberg

Jewish Life in an Illiberal Age— with Jeffrey Goldberg

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what does this moment reveal about the future of the American- Jewish experiment?  In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer is joined ...

28 Huhti 50min

The Afterlife of Antisemitism — with Flora Cassen

The Afterlife of Antisemitism — with Flora Cassen

What does it mean to inherit Europe’s Jewish past while living through antisemitism’s unsettling return in the present? In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer sits down with historian and ...

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