The Jewish Identity Crisis No One Talks About

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“You can’t be proud of something you don’t know.” Maya Goldenberg shares her powerful and deeply personal journey of rediscovering her Jewish identity — from a childhood of shallow cultural references to finding meaning, purpose, and pride through Torah, Shabbat, and the Sinai Scholars program. Growing up with parents from the former Soviet Union who were persecuted for being Jewish — but never taught what it meant to be Jewish — Maya asks the tough question: How can the next generation be proud Jews if they’ve never truly encountered Judaism? Through honest reflection, experiences with antisemitism on campus, and transformative learning, Maya reveals how Jewish education and community gave her the strength to reclaim what was nearly lost. --- Subscribe to our channel for more of the best Jewish video content on YouTube. The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) has the largest collection of Jewish media content. Our exclusive videos range from Torah insights to the most hotly debated contemporary topics. Follow us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/myJLI Instagram: https://instagram.com/myjli/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jewishlearninginstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/myJLI See our full video library here: https://www.torahcafe.com/ Visit our website here: https://www.myjli.com/ ABOUT JLI Serving learning centers in over 1,800 communities and on the internet, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) is the world's preeminent provider of Jewish learning. The mission of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute is to inspire Jewish learning worldwide and to transform Jewish life and the greater community through Torah study. To make Jewish learning accessible and personally meaningful to every Jew, regardless of background or affiliation. JLI's insightful curriculum utilizes cutting-edge pedagogical techniques, embracing the multiple intelligence model and utilizing multimedia and an array of approaches to engage, educate, and inspire all kinds of minds in a dynamic Jewish learning experience.