REALLY JEWISH S1:E5 - Resilience

The conversation explores the concept of resilience and its connection to endurance, community, sense of control, insecurity, critical thinking, and finding humor in tragedy. It delves into personal experiences, rabbinic and historical texts to understand the essence of Jewish resilience.

Takeaways

• Resilience is a multifaceted concept that encompasses endurance, community support, critical thinking, and finding humor in tragedy.
• The Jewish tradition and historical texts provide insights into the essence of resilience and its relevance in the face of adversity.

TEXT with links

BABYLONIAN TALMUD, TRACTATE MAKKOT,  24b

The Mystery of Jewish Resilience - Why do the Jews still exist? by Daniel B. Schwartz

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Resilience
• 06:10 Resilience in Community
• 12:24 Sense of Control and Endurance
• 19:25 Resilience in the Face of Insecurity
• 25:34 Critical Thinking and Resilience
• 37:41 Finding Humor in Tragedy