Episode 5: Anniversary of October 7th + Fleur Hassan-Nahoum

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

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Jonah travels to Israel for the heart-wrenching anniversary of October 7th and sits down with outgoing Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum to reflect on the challenges Israel faces in its war with Iran. During this conversation, Jonah and Fleur discuss her tenure in Jerusalem’s city government, and how the coexistence that exists in the city could be a blueprint for the country’s future. Additionally, they address the shortfalls of Israel’s communication strategy and what must be done to protect the country from existential threats. From college protests to the Second Intifada to the differences between Diaspora Jews & Israeli Jews, this episode tackles a wide range of pressing topics that simply can’t be missed.

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Host: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: Patrick Edwards);, Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Designer Noah Bell Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, and Consulting Producers: Shield Communications (Ariella Noveck & Bethany Mandel).

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00:00 Jonah's Arrival in Israel

00:48 Reflecting on the Tragedy of October 7th

03:43 Encounters and Stories of Resilience

06:39 Unity and Mourning in Israel

09:02 Interview with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum

11:54 Fleur's Background and Family History

22:48 Challenges and Opportunities in Jerusalem

29:11 Diverse Jerusalem: A Melting Pot of Cultures

29:27 Differences Between Israeli and Diaspora Jews

29:59 Understanding Antisemitism: A Wake-Up Call

31:07 The Evolution of Zionism

32:12 Diaspora Jews and Israeli Identity

34:47 The Communications War: Israel's PR Struggles

38:19 Israel's Current Trajectory and Challenges

44:49 Resilience and Hope for the Future

45:30 Celebrating Sukkot Amidst Turmoil

46:28 Lightning Round: Personal Insights and Reflections