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We're All in the Same Boat: Jewish Wisdom for Independence Day | Finale
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- Jun 29, 2026
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Please fill out this short survey. Go to: unpacked.bio/podsurvey. We want to hear from you! Rabbi Josh wraps up the Independence miniseries by zooming out to the Jewish concept of brit (covenant) as the framework for true interdependence. Using Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's boat parable, he contrasts American culture's rights-based individualism with Judaism's responsibility-centered worldview, and draws on Walt Whitman (via Jeremy Engels) to argue that even the self is a collaboration. Closes with a guided breathing meditation on covenant connection. 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