9 episodes

The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut, is an exploration of what hold us together in divided times.

In this complicated and often difficult era, when we are challenged by polarization, partisanship, rapid technological change, and social transition, strengthening our social bonds are more important than ever. As president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, representing over 400 Jewish communities across the US and Canada, Eric Fingerhut knows a thing or two about what makes communities tick, how powerful community can be, and what compels communities to stick together.

Join Eric in each episode for riveting conversations with experts and thought leaders exploring what is holding us together, how communities are evolving, and why their evolution is crucial to some of the biggest social challenges our societies face today.

Executive Produced by Niv Elis
Produced by Mary Rose Madden, maryrosemadden.journoportfolio.com

The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut Eric Fingerhut

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 21 Ratings

The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut, is an exploration of what hold us together in divided times.

In this complicated and often difficult era, when we are challenged by polarization, partisanship, rapid technological change, and social transition, strengthening our social bonds are more important than ever. As president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, representing over 400 Jewish communities across the US and Canada, Eric Fingerhut knows a thing or two about what makes communities tick, how powerful community can be, and what compels communities to stick together.

Join Eric in each episode for riveting conversations with experts and thought leaders exploring what is holding us together, how communities are evolving, and why their evolution is crucial to some of the biggest social challenges our societies face today.

Executive Produced by Niv Elis
Produced by Mary Rose Madden, maryrosemadden.journoportfolio.com

    Behind the scenes of TikTok's antisemitism problem

    Behind the scenes of TikTok's antisemitism problem

    In late January, TikTok's top government relations professional in Israel Barak Herscowitz resigned in protest, alleging antisemitism on the social network's platform. Herscowitz joins The Glue to talk about what he saw that led him to that decision.

    • 27 min
    Ritchie Torres on DEI, TikTok, and Black-Jewish Relations

    Ritchie Torres on DEI, TikTok, and Black-Jewish Relations

    Congressman Ritchie Torres shares his views on social media, DEI, and the challenge of rising antisemitism.

    • 23 min
    How the U.S. rallied 300,000 people for Israel

    How the U.S. rallied 300,000 people for Israel

    On November 14, people from across the United States boarded buses, trains, and airplanes to rally on behalf of Israel on the national mall, "America's front porch." How did the March for Israel, which came together in under two weeks, become the largest pro-Israel gathering in American history?

    • 33 min
    Now what? Restoring the promise of Never Again

    Now what? Restoring the promise of Never Again

    On October 7th, Hamas committed a series of atrocities in the worst terror attack against Israel in its history, and the deadliest day for Jews since The Holocaust. In this episode, we explore how our communities cope with the trauma of the event, take comfort in the incredible acts of hope we are witnessing amid the darkness, and explore how we can restore our sense of security.

    • 39 min
    What a 'post-religion' America means for you

    What a 'post-religion' America means for you

    Americans are moving away from religion, and there's plenty of reason to think that's creating challenges for building community. How do we build strong communities in a world that's increasingly secular (and are Jews an exception to the rule)?

    • 31 min
    Inside the Negotiations over Israel's Democracy

    Inside the Negotiations over Israel's Democracy

    Attempts to reshape Israel's democratic system have pulled at the very fabric of Israeli democracy, and laid bare the country's social schisms. In this episode, we delve into the negotiations over Israel's democratic future with Yaniv Cohen, who represented President Isaac Herzog's team in the judicial reform talks.

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

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21 Ratings

21 Ratings

Dandelions4Bees ,

Positive Vibes

I just listened to my first “The Glue” show because I wanted to hear what Ritchie Torres had to say. I was impressed at the thoughtfulness of the questions and the caliber of the answers. I already respected Ritchie Torres and this interview made me respect him even more- he’s brilliant! I look forward to listening to more of these interesting conversations.

talkNbot ,

Great Interviews

Great interviews

CXS1 ,

Great episode about the Israel Rally

Thank you for organizing the Israel Rally in Washington DC in 2023. I went with my family and it was one of the most inspiring and beautiful events I’ve ever been at.

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