Ashamed to Admit
Ashamed to Admit
The Jewish Independent
We Need to Talk About Cognitive Dissonance and Jewish Whiteness
39 minutes Posted Jun 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
Introduction and Kimberley Gardens Hotel
First Jewish Experiences and Limud
Navigating News About Israel
Holding Contradictory Truths About Israel
"Am I White?" Jewish Identity Discussion
Closing Thoughts and Next Episode
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In this episode of Ashamed to Admit (recorded prior to war breaking out between Israel and Iran) Tami and Dash unpack Lee Kofman’s essay about the phenomenon of Jews being perceived as white; the complexity, nuance and discomfort. Inspired by Tom Ben David’s piece for TJI, Dash reflects on the emotional gymnastics of holding two truths at once, while Tami recounts her surreal stay at Australia’s only kosher hotel. From Judea to St Kilda East, this conversation is full of tension, honesty and ...