Yitzchak Adlerstein

Yitzchak Adlerstein, Director of Interfaith Affairs for the Simon Wiesenthal Center and recent immigrant to Israel, discusses the cultural divide between American and Israeli Haredi communities. He highlights the misconceptions about army service and integration efforts in Israel. The conversation dives into the ethical dilemmas faced by Anglo-Haredim regarding conscription and the challenges of facilitating community dialogues in the U.S. Additionally, Adlerstein sheds light on the In Step Together initiative aimed at fostering understanding and bridging gaps within Haredi identities.