Why Be Jewish? Rabbi David Wolpe on Hope, Education, and the Jewish Future

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What if the most influential rabbi in America told you the Exodus probably didn’t happen exactly as the Bible describes on Passover? In this episode of The Jewish Tomorrow , host Robert Richman sits down with Rabbi David Wolpe, named by Newsweek as the most influential rabbi in America, to delve into the future of Jewish identity, community, and belief. Rabbi Wolpe reflects on how October 7th has shifted Jewish emphasis toward peoplehood, the crisis of Jewish education, and the need for new institutional models. He shares his cautious perspective on AI, warning against losing serendipity and human faculties, while acknowledging its potential to spark religious revival. The discussion…