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Shitstorms, Sex, Self-Determination – an Unconventional Take on Current Issues:

When it comes to Jewish life today, public discourse – especially in Germany – tends to focus on the Holocaust, the Arab-Israeli conflict, or antisemitism. Yet Judaism is the oldest of the monotheistic Abrahamic religions, representing a culture and philosophy that spans thousands of years. In her latest book, Mirna Funk explores eight key theories from the history of Jewish thought and brings them into dialogue with the present. Among them are lashon hara – the prohibition against malicious gossip – and tikkun olam – the obligation to repair the world. Funk thus opens up a new perspective on political debates, the culture of disagreement, and personal development: relatable, philosophically grounded, and refreshingly original.

“Many of the things being discussed today as if they were new have long been debated by Jews. Let’s learn from it.”