I think when money starts to corrupt journalism, it undermines the journalism, and it undermines the credibility of the product, and you end up not succeeding.
Walter IsaacsonRead
In North America, the greatest threat to the Jewish people is not the external force of antisemitism, but the internal forces of apathy, inertia and ignorance of our own heritage.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The real danger to the Jewish community comes from within rather than from outside hostility.
Michael Steinhardt emphasizes that the greater challenge facing the Jewish people in North America is not the overt antisemitism from outside forces, but rather a lack of engagement with their own cultural heritage. This internal apathy, inertia, and ignorance poses a significant threat to the vitality and continuity of the Jewish identity and community.
Themes
JewishHeritageApathyIgnoranceCultural Identity
In practice
Example use cases
During a community meeting, this quote could be used to inspire a discussion on the importance of cultural education.
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