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The Myth of the Self-Made American (Part 4)
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- Jun 15, 2026
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Please fill out this short survey. Go to: unpacked.bio/podsurvey. We want to hear from you! Rabbi Josh Feigelson takes on one of America's most cherished myths: the rugged, self-made individual. In the fourth episode of the Independence miniseries, he argues it's not only historically ironic but profoundly un-Jewish. Drawing on Torah's laws of the field, he makes the case that our success is never a solo act. The episode closes with a grounding meditation on gratitude and interdependence. Jeremy Engels' On Mindful Democracy: A Declaration of Interdependence to Mend a Fractured World. Be in touch at [email protected]. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees. --------------- This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media Brand.For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews