What do Israelis know about Israel that the rest of us don’t?
Noa Tishby discusses how she noticed the rise of antisemitism and anti-Zionism long before October 7th, why she focuses on reaching moderates, and shares a powerful story of a Pro-Palestine college student who changed her views on Israel after reading Noa’s book.
Einat Wilf describes what it means to belong to the Israeli collective, her hopes for universal civic service, and why arguing over what makes Israel “Jewish” is itself Jewish tradition.
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum breaks down the debate in Israel about ultra-Orthodox integration into work and service, how Jerusalem is the hub for building bridges between Jews and Arabs, and why Israelis don’t understand antisemitism the way diaspora Jews do.
Tomer Peretz shares his firsthand experiences serving in the IDF, the shocking things he saw while volunteering with Zaka after the Nova massacre, and why he gave up bridge building with people who believe Israel shouldn’t exist.
Finally, President Isaac Herzog explains Israel’s high-stakes elections, how he’s handling the rising antisemitism worldwide, and his goal to strengthen the Israeli-diaspora ties.
Five Israelis. One homeland. When Israelis talk about Israel, maybe we oughta be quiet and listen.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
1:07 - Noa Tishby
9:03 - Einat Wilf
19:30 - Fleur Hassan-Nahoum
26:29 - Tomer Perez
34:33 - President Isaac Herzog
Watch Noa Tishby’s Full Episode:
https://youtu.be/HJm4X-5Y7Gg?si=N8z3e_BRLxjpxSJD
Watch Einat Wilf’s Full Episode:
https://youtu.be/tsHsAJtGAr8?si=DeDorfx3EmVqPPce
Watch Fleur Hassan-Nahoum’s Full Episode: https://youtu.be/G_AB3aAEEyI?si=UR0Vqf_P6bIOl921
Watch Tomer Peretz’s Full Episode:
https://youtu.be/SiX2JFxgCKs?si=n1J3F4bIl5rgnt9Y
Watch President Isaac Herzog’s Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQq0H6Aal4Q
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