Research Bites, season 6: The Public and the Sacred

In this season of the MBSF podcast, 5 Buber fellows are sharing their cutting-edge research.

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Roser is joined by Dr. Eilat Maoz and Dr. Uri Eren for an in-depth exploration of the phenomenon known as "fake news." Together, they discuss the critical questions it raises and consider how it influences our perception and understanding of the core functions of news. This episode sheds light on the complex challenges misinformation presents across political and public spheres, revealing its far-reaching impact.

In this episode, Dr. Carolin Müeller offers a brief history of Brass music, its unique sounds and rhythms, and the way it has developed into a vibrant genre that connects people around the world. This episode looks into the connection between Brass music and different belief systems and religious rituals. It investigates the way Brass music changed people and lives as it connects between music and movement.

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In this episode, Dr. Sarah Pe'er (stoll) looks into one of Kafka’s short stories: “The Animal in the Synagogue.” Through the story, we learn about the Jewish community in the 20th century, its struggles and conflicts. The episode also allows a wider discussion of the dynamics and subtleties that the Jewish community in Europe faced in light of the changing world.