The Israel Connection
The Israel Connection – Hosted by Esti Zenati, this engaging podcast explores all things Israel. Every other week, Esti welcomes a special guest with a unique connection to Israel—diving into culture, history, current events, and personal stories. Whether you’re deeply connected to Israel or just curious to learn more, this podcast offers insightful and meaningful conversations that bring Israel to life.
The Israel Connection
The Israel Connection: Ghosts of a Holy War - Yardena Schwartz
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In the season three finale of The Israel Connection, host Esti Zenati sits down with Emmy-nominated producer and journalist Yardena Schwartz. Drawing from her book, Ghosts of a Holy War—newly optioned for film—Yardena exposes how international media bias and historical disinformation have fueled conflict from the British Mandate straight through to October 7.
Inspired by the rediscovered letters of an American yeshiva student murdered in the 1929 Hebron massacre, Yardena dissects how the same anti-Zionist conspiracy theories used a century ago continue to shape global headlines today. Tune in for a powerful conversation on the failures of mainstream journalism, the roots of Jewish defense, and why education reform and empowering Palestinian peace advocates are the ultimate keys to a shared future.
Learn more about Yardena's book at: yardenaschwartz.com
