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Mentioned in 13 episodes
The Genius of Israel
The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World
Book • 2023
The book delves into the surprising resilience of Israel, a nation facing numerous external and internal challenges.
It examines why Israelis have high life expectancies, low rates of 'deaths of despair,' and a young and growing population.
The authors, Dan Senor and Saul Singer, attribute Israel's success to its societal values, including service, solidarity, and belonging.
They discuss how the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), high-tech start-ups, and strong social networks contribute to the country's happiness and innovation.
The book offers insights into how other communities and countries can learn from Israel's unique societal structure and resilience.
It examines why Israelis have high life expectancies, low rates of 'deaths of despair,' and a young and growing population.
The authors, Dan Senor and Saul Singer, attribute Israel's success to its societal values, including service, solidarity, and belonging.
They discuss how the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), high-tech start-ups, and strong social networks contribute to the country's happiness and innovation.
The book offers insights into how other communities and countries can learn from Israel's unique societal structure and resilience.
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Mentioned in 13 episodes
Mentioned by 
Sam Harris as the co-author of "The Genius of Israel", a New York Times bestseller, and host of the podcast "Call Me Back".
Sam Harris as the co-author of "The Genius of Israel", a New York Times bestseller, and host of the podcast "Call Me Back".
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#344 — The War in Gaza
Mentioned by Dan Senor and 
Haviv Rettig Gur while discussing the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.
Haviv Rettig Gur while discussing the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Is Israel Winning? - with Haviv Rettig Gur
Mentioned by Mike Cosper when discussing high birth rates in Israel and the cultural factors contributing to it.
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Canada’s Elections, America’s Baby Boom, and Trump’s 100 Days
Mentioned by Dan Senor when discussing Yom HaShoah and Yom Hazikaron, and how they are observed in Israel.
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Memorializing a war while still fighting - with Matti Friedman
Recommended by 
Maya Roman as a book that explores the social fabric of Israel and its ability to overcome challenges.
Maya Roman as a book that explores the social fabric of Israel and its ability to overcome challenges. The fate of the hostages, post Sinwar - with Maya Roman and Gil Dickmann
Mentioned by 
Ben Shapiro while discussing the political climate and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Ben Shapiro while discussing the political climate and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Ep. 1846 - The Cry-Terrorist Strategy of Hamas Supporters
Mentioned by 
Jessica Tarloff as one of Dan Senor 's books, focusing on the surprising resilience of a divided nation in a turbulent world.
Jessica Tarloff as one of Dan Senor 's books, focusing on the surprising resilience of a divided nation in a turbulent world.
Raging Moderates - Dan Senor Breaks Down the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Mentioned by 
Mike Pesca while discussing Israel's approach to conflict and the potential for a 'winnable war'.
Mike Pesca while discussing Israel's approach to conflict and the potential for a 'winnable war'.
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