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The Critically Zionist PodcastSaadStories with Adam Rovner - Bad citizen of Nativ, great friend of SaadThis week we are sharing a conversation with Adam (Ha Rishon) Rovner who was introduced to Saad when he was on Nativ back in 1988.
We finished the conversation with a message from Adam to the the Kibbutz Saad community:
"To the people that I am in touch with - the Shlomi family in its generations and to Arale and Ronit and their kids -they know me I know them, I don't need to send them a message but I do want to convey to those people on Saad who I don't know or don't know...2024-01-1535 minThe Critically Zionist PodcastSaadStories with Lior Shachar - Saad's Higher ValuesHey Everyone,
This week we are sharing a conversation with Lior Shachar from Garin Tzabar 2011 who started a Phd in Microbiology at the University of Vienna in September.
Listen in as he talks about starting a new stage of his life with such uncertainty in Israel, reflecting on the place Saad played in his relationship with Israel. We recall the special relationship with his Kibbutz family and Garin on Saad, and the example that the ideal that they set for him and others in life.
At the end of the episode, we even had a chance to catch up with...2024-01-0953 minThe Critically Zionist PodcastSaadStories with Hilary Yom-Tov: Aliyah, Music, and Or's Wedding
**The opinions and ideas expressed in this newsletter and podcast episode reflect only the personal opinions of those speaking and not any official opinion from Kibbutz Saad, or anyone else**
It’s been a while since we did a Critically Zionist episode and we wanted to share a project that we are working on.
Join us in this conversation where we begin to delve into the vibrant life and enduring spirit of Kibbutz Sa'ad. We want to explore the community's resilience through the eyes of its members, their connections, an...2024-01-021h 17The Critically Zionist PodcastKibbutz Saad - Beacons of hope next to despairI grew up in Chicago and when I was 21 moved to Israel to live on Kibbutz Saad near Israel’s border with Gaza. After serving in the army, I continued to work on Kibbutz as a farmer
On Saad, I had the honor to be part of a community living in sight of the border with Gaza, but almost never focusing on hatred or despair. Saad is a bright spot of humanity in an area best known for death and destruction.
It’s a place that taught me about doing what you need to do, what y...2023-10-2915 minThe Critically Zionist PodcastKibbutz Saad - My Israel is FUCKEDMy Israel story started in 2007 at age 16 when I visited Poland and then Israel for the first time.
On Shabbat, we prayed in a historical Jewish synagogue. Jewish teenagers praying freely in Poland before visiting Israel - sometimes the world feels like its on the right course. The beauty and the good, that I felt at the time convinced me to stop cursing and sent me on a path committed to Zionism and a life in Israel.
I grew up in Chicago and at age 21 moved to Israel to live on a religious kibbutz near the border with Gaza. I...2023-10-2412 min
The Critically Zionist PodcastIsraeli Elections Part 2: Movers and Shakers of 2020With the threat to dissolve the current Knesset on the table the Israeli news cycle is filled with articles about when and how the next elections will turn out. This is a two-part episode discussing the Israeli elections.
Part 1- provides an overview of the past 5 Israeli elections, dating back to 2013. It gives perspective on the major players in today's political field, the parties that are most influential, and the themes that have been at the forefront for the Israeli public.
Part 2- We delve into the issues that are facing the Israeli public as...2020-12-2234 min
The Critically Zionist PodcastIsraeli Elections Part 1: Recap of Last 5 ElectionsWith the threat to dissolve the current Knesset on the table the Israeli news cycle is filled with articles about when and how the next elections will turn out. This is a two-part episode discussing the Israeli elections.
Part 1- provides an overview of the past 5 Israeli elections, dating back to 2013. It gives perspective on the major players in today's political field, the parties that are most influential, and the themes that have been at the forefront for the Israeli public.
Part 2- We delve into the issues that are facing the Israeli public as w...2020-12-2244 minThe Critically Zionist PodcastBuilding a Zionist Curriculum for Seth RogenIn this episode we discuss Seth Rogen's appearance on Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast on July 27, 2020, to promote his film “American Pickle”.
They showed that they are super-Jewish: Familiar with tradition, steeped in Jewish upbringing, and full of post-trauma from these experiences. The interview sets Jewish Twitter afire as the Left adopts Rogen as a spokesperson, the Right accuses him of questioning Israel's legitimacy, and many who stay silent acknowledge similar frustration with Israel.
We ask if Seth Rogen was criticizing Israel or helping the Jewish world improve its Israel education.
We analyze the differen...2020-12-081h 09
The Critically Zionist PodcastThe Abraham Accords: Does Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize...or NOT!?Welcome back to the Critically Zionist Podcast - a podcast for critical Zionists who see Zionism as critical.
In each episode we deliver an in depth discussion of an issue facing modern Zionism and Israel while enjoying one of our favorite Israeli beers. And if you have been enjoying talking Zionism over beer with us, invite a friend and a family member to join the conversation.
Today, we continue the theme of the Peace Process that we began in last week’s episode when discussing the with legacy of Yitzchak Rabin. We’re going to dive into the current prospects for...2020-11-291h 19The Critically Zionist PodcastBONUS! Rabin Follow-up & Preparing for Seth RogenAs promised, we are answering the first feedback we received from our first episode: "Remembering Yitzhak Rabin" and then you can listen for a sneak peek of an upcoming episode: "Building a Zionist Curriculum for Seth Rogen"
Thank you Susan for challenging our overly rosy memory of Yitzhak Rabin and to Noam for reminding us that there was reasonable opposition to The Oslo Accords.
Check out Noam's "Get Out Toronto" for some amazing outdoor adventures around Toronto at www.GetOutToronto.com
Here's a link to the full WTF episode with Seth Rogen2020-11-1931 min
The Critically Zionist PodcastRemembering Yitzhak Rabin: We Miss You HaverEpisode Description
On Saturday evening, November 4, 1995, 25 years ago: Yitzkah Rabin, the first Israeli Prime Minister born in Israel was assassinated by Yigal Amir, an Israeli law student at Bar Ilan University and a religious, right-wing extremist. It happened at the Kings of Israel Square in Tel Aviv, now named Rabin Square, after a Peace Rally under the slogan "Yes to Peace-No to Violence", with over a hundred thousand supporters in attendance.
The assassination represented the beginning of the end of one of the most hopeful, and also divisive eras in Israeli history- the peace process between...2020-11-041h 09
The Critically Zionist PodcastIntroducing: The Critically Zionist PodcastIsrael is inspiring, it's frustrating, it's confusing. It’s not easy to understand our feelings towards the Jewish State. So, have a listen to The Critically Zionist Podcast - a podcast for critical Zionists who see Zionism as critical.
Join us, Shuki and Noam, for a candid conversation on the major issues facing Israel and Zionism today. We made aliyah together in 2011 to Kibbutz Saad, served in the army, worked in the fields and hiked the Israel national trail together, and stayed friends through it all. We want to share the perspectives we’ve gained throughout our journ...2020-10-2901 min