Jewish Crossroads: Jewish Identity in Times of Crisis
Renowned Israeli journalist Tamar Ish Shalom will embark on a journey to engage with leaders and key figures in American Jewry to analyze how the war in Israel is reshaping American Jewish identity. Together, they will explore the challenges and opportunities facing American Jews and what the future holds for their relationship with Israel, especially against the backdrop of political developments in both the U.S. and Israel.
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Jewish Crossroads: Jewish Identity in Times of Crisis
Yair Golan on the Future of Israel
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In this episode of Jewish Crossroads, journalist Tamar Ish Shalom sits down with Yair Golan, former IDF major general and one of the most prominent figures on Israel’s political left.
Golan reflects on a life shaped by decades of military service, including his role as deputy chief of staff of the IDF, and on his transition from the world of security into Israeli politics, where he now serves as leader of the Democrats Party. The conversation turns personal as Golan recounts the morning of October 7, when he drove south and joined efforts to rescue young people fleeing the attack near the Nova Music Festival.
From the battlefield to the Knesset, this episode traces the moral and strategic questions that animate Golan’s public life: the limits of power, the responsibilities of leadership, and the tension between security, democracy, and conscience in a country living under permanent pressure. Known for his blunt language and willingness to provoke uncomfortable debates, Golan speaks candidly about Israel’s present crisis and the choices he believes will determine its future.
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