

Promised Land: The Zionist Story
Feb 9, 2024
Guests: Yossi Klein Halevi: author, Michael Oren: former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, Rabbi Yehiel Poupko. The podcast explores the roots and controversies of Zionism through interviews with Zionist Jews who have fled their homes, discussing religious messianic longing, the rejection of victimhood, and the dangers of vilifying Israel without historical context. It also highlights the experiences of living on the Israel-Gaza border and the community's resilience in the face of violence.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
A Religious Community's Evacuation and Vulnerability
02:32 • 2min
Living on the Border: Rocket Attacks and Existential Risks
04:47 • 26min
Secular Zionism and the Quest for Jewish Redemption
31:12 • 20min
Exploring Zionism and the Rejection of Victimhood
51:30 • 3min
The Consequences of Judging Israel and the Events of October 7th
54:02 • 4min
The Trauma and Resilience of a Community
58:25 • 2min