What We’ve Lost In Modernity: A Conversation with Sarah Hurwitz on Faith

Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam

In the latest episode in the miniseries, “Faith on Faith,” Mijal Bitton sits down with special guest, speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz, to explore the many layers of Jewish faith, identity, and text-based tradition. Sarah, a former White House speechwriter and author of Here All Along, shares insights from her journey from political speechwriting to passionate advocate for Jewish learning and spiritual depth. In their conversation, Mijal and Sarah explore: what does it mean to have faith as a Jew? Is it belief in God, or is it faith in a countercultural, resilient civilization with thousands of years of wisdom? Sarah reveals what she believes we’ve lost in modernity—and what we can reclaim. From the power of study as spiritual practice, to the impact of assimilation, antisemitism, and internalized narratives, this episode is a must-listen for anyone rethinking their Jewish identity in today’s complex world.

Click here for Sarah Hurwitz's bio and the link to Here All Along.

Click here to pre-order Sarah Hurwitz's latest book As a Jew

Co-host Noam Weissman will be back in two weeks. In the meantime, get in touch at our new email address: [email protected] and call us, 1-833-WON-Jews.

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