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29. The Antisemitism Episode, Part 2

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After theorizing in part 1 why a Jew might be inclined to allow Antisemitism to define their Judaism, Dovid and Adam now lay out arguments why this framing should be prevented. The reasons for a real, human and proactive involvement in Judaism - or at least Jewyness - run from the pragmatic, to the substantive, to the purposeful. Dovid'll instruct you to lay Tefillin or light Shabbat candles. Ask Adam and he might advise to host a binge of Mel Brooks - not Gibson - films. There is a consensus about billboards that demand "Please Love Us." Listen in to find out. Music on this episode is from the midwestern Yid - Benny Goodman.

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