October 7, 2023 Remembrance with Yossi Halevi

Oct 8, 2024

Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute and acclaimed author, reflects on the tragic events of October 7, 2023, and their profound impact on Israeli society. He discusses the emotional turmoil and protests that followed, emphasizing the struggle for democratic values. The conversation dives into the moral dilemmas of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and examines historical narratives that shape identities. Halevi also touches on Jewish memory, collective trauma, and the resilience of communities in times of crisis.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Reflections on October 7th: A Nation in Turmoil

02:35 • 13min

Navigating Grief and Finding Hope in Adversity

16:01 • 4min

Moral Dilemmas and Hostage Dynamics in Israeli Conflict

19:47 • 16min

Historical Narratives and Paths to Reconciliation

35:51 • 4min

Reflections on October 7th: A Journey from Tragedy to Unity

39:54 • 3min

The Legacy of Jewish Memory and Ritual

42:43 • 3min

The Bulletin welcomes American-Jewish journalist Yossi Klein Halevi to recall the tragic events that took place in Israel on October 7, 2023 and discuss the year of turmoil that has come after.

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ABOUT THE GUEST:

Yossi Klein Halevi is a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Together with Imam Abdullah Antepli of Duke University, he co-directs the Institute's Muslim Leadership Initiative (MLI), which teaches emerging young Muslim American leaders about Judaism, Jewish identity and Israel. He writes for leading op-ed pages in the US, including the Times and the Wall Street Journal, and is a former contributing editor to the New Republic. His first book, Memoirs of a Jewish Extremist, tells the story of his teenage years as a follower of the militant rightwing rabbi Meir Kahane, and his subsequent disillusionment with Jewish radicalism. The New York Times called it “a book of burning importance.” Born in Brooklyn, Yossi moved to Israel in 1982, and lives in Jerusalem with wife, Sarah, who helps run a center for Jewish meditation. They have three children.

ABOUT THE BULLETIN:

The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today’s editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more.

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