In a recent interview with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, former British Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks offered a critique of contemporary political and religious culture in America. In particular, he attacked so-called “cancel culture” and the refusal to engage with people of different opinions, as well as rabbis who tell their congregants how to vote. “The division between […]
Joshua Shanes
Joshua Shanes is associate professor of Jewish Studies and director of the Center for Israel Studies at the College of Charleston. He has published widely on modern Jewish politics, culture and religion in academic and popular venues including the Washington Post, Slate, Haaretz and others.