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Unholy: Two Jews on the News

Who By Fire - with Yuval Neria

Oct 6, 2023
Special guest Yuval Neria, a decorated fighter turned psychology researcher, discusses the impact of the Yom Kippur War on the Israeli psyche. The hosts also address incidents of spitting at Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem, highlighting the need for respect towards other religions. Plus, they talk about an unexpected find: matzo ball soup in Europe!
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Quick takeaways

  • Israel needs to show respect for other religions and address incidents of ultra-Orthodox Jews spitting at Christian worshippers to prevent further damage to its global image.
  • The trauma of the Yom Kippur War still affects the Israeli psyche today, highlighting the need for recovery, resilience, and addressing internal divisions.

Deep dives

Israeli police arrest ultra-orthodox Jews accused of spitting at Christian visitors

Five ultra-orthodox Jews have been arrested by Israeli police for allegedly spitting at Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem, an incident that has gained international attention. This is not the first time such incidents have occurred, and there has been a rise in these types of incidents. It is important for Israel to show respect for other religions and address this behavior, as it damages the country's global image.

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