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Tamar Ish Shalom In conversation with Sarah Hurwitz

In this episode of Jewish Crossroads, we sit down with Sarah Hurwitz—former chief speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama and senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama—to discuss her upcoming book, As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us. Sarah opens up about how a personal breakup sparked an unexpected intellectual and emotional journey into Judaism—not through traditional religious practice, but through a deep engagement with Jewish texts, history, and ideas. She challenges the concept of “cultural Judaism,” advocating instead for a more informed, substantive connection to Jewish heritage. We also delve into how centuries of antisemitism have shaped Jewish self-perception, and hear Sarah’s candid and deeply disappointed reflections on how her alma mater, Harvard University, has responded to recent events. If you would like to be in touch with us contact: [email protected] Tamar on X: https://x.com/tamarishshalom Tamar on Instagram:   / tamarishshalom   JPPI on X: https://x.com/JewishPolicy JPPI on Instagram:   / jewishpeoplepolicyinstitute   Photo credit: Violetta Markelou 00:00 Introduction 01:57 Reconnecting with Judaism 08:23 What is Judaism 15:53 October 7 23:21 Antisemitism in America 31:30 Harvard University