Orit Rozin

Orit Rozin, an Associate Professor in Jewish History at Tel Aviv University, discusses the emotional challenges faced by Israelis from 1949 to 1967 in her work, Emotions of Conflict. She uncovers how public sentiment was influenced by conflict and policy-makers' emotional regimes. Rozin examines the roles of fear, resilience, and resistance, revealing how emotions shaped national identity and responses to insecurity. The conversation also touches on the manipulative aspects of emotional governance and the ongoing implications for contemporary discourse.

Orit Rozin, an Associate Professor of Jewish History at Tel Aviv University, discusses her book, which delves into the emotional landscape of Israel from 1949 to 1967. She reveals how political leaders shaped citizens' emotions to foster resilience during conflict. Rozin examines the complexities of individual emotional resistance amid enforced responses and reflects on the recent implications of these dynamics in light of the October 7th attacks. The conversation highlights the intricate relationship between emotions, identity, and policy-making in Israeli history.