600 - The History of Chutzpah

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In May 2026, I toured the US and Canada, giving talks to both kids and adults. One of my favorite presentations was on the history of Chutzpah . While the word pops up frequently in American pop culture and TV shows today, in Israel, it often carries a negative connotation. In this lecture I dive into the origins of Chutzpah, share plenty of hilarious Jewish stories, and explore the cultural differences between Israelis and Americans-including what happens when classic Israeli names travel across the ocean. This lecture was recording in North Carolina. I thank Beit Haam NC and Beit Meyer Synag