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Jonah travels to Israel for the heart-wrenching anniversary of October 7th and sits down with outgoing Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum to reflect on the challenges Israel faces in its war with Iran. During this conversation, Jonah and Fleur discuss her tenure in Jerusalem’s city government, and how the coexistence that exists in the city could be a blueprint for the country’s future. Additionally, they address the shortfalls of Israel’s communication strategy and what must be done to protect the country from existential threats. From college protests to the Second Intifada to the differences between Diaspora Jews & Israeli Jews, this episode tackles a wide range of pressing topics that simply can’t be missed.
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Host & Production Team
Host: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: Patrick Edwards);, Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Designer Noah Bell Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, and Consulting Producers: Shield Communications (Ariella Noveck & Bethany Mandel).
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00:00 Jonah's Arrival in Israel
00:48 Reflecting on the Tragedy of October 7th
03:43 Encounters and Stories of Resilience
06:39 Unity and Mourning in Israel
09:02 Interview with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum
11:54 Fleur's Background and Family History
22:48 Challenges and Opportunities in Jerusalem
29:11 Diverse Jerusalem: A Melting Pot of Cultures
29:27 Differences Between Israeli and Diaspora Jews
29:59 Understanding Antisemitism: A Wake-Up Call
31:07 The Evolution of Zionism
32:12 Diaspora Jews and Israeli Identity
34:47 The Communications War: Israel's PR Struggles
38:19 Israel's Current Trajectory and Challenges
44:49 Resilience and Hope for the Future
45:30 Celebrating Sukkot Amidst Turmoil
46:28 Lightning Round: Personal Insights and Reflections
