In this conversation, Rabbi Soloveichik joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss his book, Providence and Power: Ten Portraits in Jewish Statesmanship.
In conversation, Rabbi Soloveichik explains why the true measure of Jewish leadership must involve a biblical ideal. In his view, that must involve humility as well as accomplishment. While he does believe in a theory of history that focuses on the influence of significant individuals on events, he also believes that true greatness in a Jewish leader means a willingness to see his or her work in the context of the story of the Jewish people and to acknowledge the role of Providence in that narrative.
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What Jews Mean to America, with Rabbi Meir Soloveichik and Jay Nordlinger
Rabbi Soloveichik sits down with NR senior editor Jay Nordlinger to discuss his tentpole essay, "What Jews Mean to America."
On Making Men Moral, 30 Years Later, and Professor Robert George
Rabbi Soloveichik discusses an essential but forgotten work, and the influence of one of his greatest teachers.
In this conversation, Rabbi Soloveichik joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss his book, Providence and Power: Ten Portraits in Jewish Statesmanship.
In conversation, Rabbi Soloveichik explains why the true measure of Jewish leadership must involve a biblical ideal. In his view, that must involve humility as well as accomplishment. While he does believe in a theory of history that focuses on the influence of significant individuals on events, he also believes that true greatness in a Jewish leader means a willingness to see his or her work in the context of the story of the Jewish people and to acknowledge the role of Providence in that narrative.
Explore More
What Jews Mean to America, with Rabbi Meir Soloveichik and Jay Nordlinger
Rabbi Soloveichik sits down with NR senior editor Jay Nordlinger to discuss his tentpole essay, "What Jews Mean to America."
On Making Men Moral, 30 Years Later, and Professor Robert George
Rabbi Soloveichik discusses an essential but forgotten work, and the influence of one of his greatest teachers.
In this conversation, Rabbi Soloveichik joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss his book, Providence and Power: Ten Portraits in Jewish Statesmanship.
In conversation, Rabbi Soloveichik explains why the true measure of Jewish leadership must involve a biblical ideal. In his view, that must involve humility as well as accomplishment. While he does believe in a theory of history that focuses on the influence of significant individuals on events, he also believes that true greatness in a Jewish leader means a willingness to see his or her work in the context of the story of the Jewish people and to acknowledge the role of Providence in that narrative.
Explore More
What Jews Mean to America, with Rabbi Meir Soloveichik and Jay Nordlinger
Rabbi Soloveichik sits down with NR senior editor Jay Nordlinger to discuss his tentpole essay, "What Jews Mean to America."
On Making Men Moral, 30 Years Later, and Professor Robert George
Rabbi Soloveichik discusses an essential but forgotten work, and the influence of one of his greatest teachers.
