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)?
The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut · Rabbi Daniel Septimus, Jessica Grose
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Show Notes
In this episode, we speak to New York Times opinion writer Jessica Grose about her fascinating 5-part series exploring how Americans are moving away from religion. and what it means for society.
Study after study shows the rise of "nones," people who identify as having no religion. But there's also a plethora of evidence that religion plays a special role in community building. Eric and guest host Rabbi Daniel Septimus, the CEO of Austin's Federation Shalom Austin, explore with Grose what's behind the trends and how communities can adapt.
Read Grose's full series here.
"The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut," is brought to you by Jewish Federations on North America, the backbone of the North American Jewish community, representing over 350 communities across North America. Find out how you can get involved or donate to your local Federation at www.jewishfederations.org.
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Executive Produced by Niv Elis.
Produced by Mary Rose Madden, maryrosemadden.journoportfolio.com.
"The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut," is brought to you by Jewish Federations on North America, the backbone of the North American Jewish community, representing over 350 communities across North America. Find out how you can get involved or donate to your local Federation at www.jewishfederations.org.
Have something to say about the show? Email us at [email protected].
Executive Produced by Niv Elis. Produced by Charlie Freedman.