Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
Not Too Brotherly, Not Much Love
How did the “Philadelphi Corridor” become a matter of life and death?
Errors of Omission and Commission
The government hasn’t investigated itself, so a bunch of citizens took it on itself. Is that a good thing?
Much Ado About a Handful of Sand
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: A 27-year-old Tel Aviv resident was arrested for allegedly tossing wet sand at National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Was the minister being purposely provocative for personal political gain?
Songs
- Tuna — Bein ha-Ir LaPardes
- Pe’er Tasi — Yoni
- Yarin — Ein Laila
Noah,
Just finished listening to your 09/12/24 podcast. It means a lot to me to hear from folks who are living in the middle of the events there in Israel. My heart goes out to everyone there in the region, both Israeli and Palestinian. I try to follow all the news regarding the Gaza conflict but nothing I hear matches the immediacy of your broadcasts. I especially like the ending where, after reporting on all the sadness and tragedy, you find things to be happy and hopeful about.., bless you all for this.
I live in Greenville, SC USA (you can actually find it on a map!) but you make it seem as if I am at home in Tel Aviv. Thank you so much for all that you do, and please take care.
Sincerely,
Paul Giles (from the foothills of South Carolina)
Thanks for this, Paul. It is so kind of you to take the time to write an appreciative word (really who does that?), and we are grateful for it, as we are for your sympathy for the mess that all of us (Israelis and Palestinians both, like you wrote) find ourselves in here. Greenville, SC, is beautiful (I passed through, once, years ago), but we would love to see you here in Tel Aviv, if you ever have an opportunity to come visit.
Warmest,
Noah