Identity/Crisis Israel’s War and the Diaspora
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Oct 31, 2023 Yehuda Kurtzer discusses his recent trip to Israel and the deep trauma facing Israelis and Jews in the Diaspora due to the war with Hamas. The ethical considerations of Israel's military campaign and the struggle for justice and compassion among liberal North American Jews are explored. The importance of solidarity among Jews and the challenges of finding a balance between supporting Israel and questioning its conduct are emphasized. The perception of American support for Israel, the comparison of 9-11 to recent events, and the growing rift between diaspora and Israeli Jews are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Painful Realities: Israel's War with Hamas and its Effect on Jewish Communities
01:41 • 17min
Maintaining Solidarity: The Importance of a Unified Jewish Response
18:29 • 18min
President Biden's Trip and the Perception of American Support for Israel
36:02 • 2min
The Comparison of 9-11 and Recent Events in Israel
37:39 • 3min
Growing Rift Between Diaspora and Israeli Jews
40:36 • 10min
Reflections on a Recent Massacre and its Impact on the Jewish Community
50:42 • 5min