Israel: Winning the Iran War, Losing the American Jews?
3/12/202653 min
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If this war with Iran is self-evident to Israelis, why does it feel so different to North American Jews?
Starting with that blunt question, in this special live episode of For Heaven’s Sake, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi assess endgames, regime change, public legitimacy, and the possibility that military success could come with growing political isolation -- the deep fear that Israel could win this war with Iran and still lose something essential in its relationship with North American Jewry.
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First 90 secondsDonniel Hartman· Host0:00
Hi, friends. This is Daniella Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi from the Shalom Hartman Institute, and this is our podcast, For Heaven's Sake, in collaboration with Arc Media. Before we start, we have a quick note of housekeeping. As you know, our show is part of Arc Media. It's an extended universe of podcasts that includes Dan Senor's Call Me Back and What's Your Number? Arc Media is growing with a specific goal in mind: becoming the Jewish town square, a place for meaningful conversation and debate, and for fostering a real connection throughout Israel and the Jewish world. To better build this, our friends at Arc Media asked us to share a listener survey with you. The survey takes only a couple of minutes to fill and is entirely anonymous. Your answers will give the Arc team a better understanding of what can be improved and what needs building. These surveys really make a difference. Also, as an additional incentive, if you complete the survey, you can opt in to win a special gift from Box Jerusalem. The link for the survey is in your show notes. Thank you.
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Donniel Hartman· Host1:12
American Jews are Americans. That's the point. And when they look at this war, they don't just think of it in terms of Israel's interests.
Yossi Klein Halevi· Host1:25
I can't trust you as an ally on this, then