Often, those with good intentions encouraging unity imagine a world where the weird and wonderful distinctions between us disappear. This can lead to difference or diversity becoming supressed – or even suspect.

For the son of an Indian immigrant who has grown up to be an involved atheist queer Jewish leader, there are many reasons why diluting difference could be appealing.

Join David on a journey from ancient Iraq to East London as he discovers a different take on difference. Together we might find that Jewishness offers a more optimistic approach to otherness – if we take a look from the other side…

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