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Who Jew Think You Are
Eylan Ezekiel
22 episodes
6 days ago

Exploring a more inclusive Jewniverse, with Eylan Ezekiel.

Meeting fascinating guests, this podcast will take you around the world, to understand the diverse histories and identities of Jewish people.

For more, join our community here https://linktr.ee/eylanezekielwhojew


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Exploring a more inclusive Jewniverse, with Eylan Ezekiel.

Meeting fascinating guests, this podcast will take you around the world, to understand the diverse histories and identities of Jewish people.

For more, join our community here https://linktr.ee/eylanezekielwhojew


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Judaism
Religion & Spirituality,
Society & Culture,
History,
Documentary
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A Persian Perspective on Nationalism and Identity - Professor Yaacov Yadgar
Who Jew Think You Are
51 minutes 24 seconds
7 months ago
A Persian Perspective on Nationalism and Identity - Professor Yaacov Yadgar

With Professor Yakov Yadgar as our guide, we explore how nation-states, particularly Israel, shape and sometimes constrain Jewish identities while emphasising the importance of celebrating diverse histories and practices, especially those of Mizrahi heritage.


Our guest


Yaacov Yadgar is a Professor of Israel Studies at Oxford School of Global & Area Studies and Oxford Department of Politics & International Relations. Read more about his work.


Key topics

  • Diversity of Identity: The importance of recognising Mizrahi histories and cultures to move beyond a Eurocentric view of Jewish identity.
  • Nationalism vs. the Individual: How state influence creates tension between nationalised and localised Jewish practices, impacting personal identity.


Your guide

Short definitions of terms mentioned in this episode:

  • Ashkenazi - Jewish people descended from Germany and Northern France
  • Mizrahi - Jews from the Middle East and North Africa - this term has a complex history
  • Sephardi - Jews descended from Iberia and the Spanish diaspora


Want to learn more? Listen to previous episodes where we discuss identity.

  • S1E1 The Big Three Origin Stories
  • S1E7 “Identity is overrated” with Dr Orphira Gamliel


References & Resources

  • Yadgar, Y (2024) To Be a Jewish State: Zionism and the New Judaism. NYU Press


Videos

  • UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies (2024) To Be a Jewish State: Zionism as the New Judaism


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Show credits

Host / Producer: Eylan Ezekiel

Post-production: Communicating for Impact

Artwork: Emily Theodore

Music: Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov

Sound effects: Serge Quadrado


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who Jew Think You Are

Exploring a more inclusive Jewniverse, with Eylan Ezekiel.

Meeting fascinating guests, this podcast will take you around the world, to understand the diverse histories and identities of Jewish people.

For more, join our community here https://linktr.ee/eylanezekielwhojew


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.