Yom Yerushalayim, or Jerusalem Day, celebrates the reunification of Jerusalem in June 1967 at the end of the Six-Day War. This week, we hear from journalist and author Yossi Klein Halevi on the triumph of that historic day, the current wave of terrorist attacks in Israel, the tensions on the Temple Mount, and the trauma that continues to shape Israel’s spiritual and political life. Also, as we wrap up #JewishandProud month, Halevi, along with some of our listeners, share what being Jewish means to them.

Episode Lineup:

  • (0:40) #JewishAndProud Listener Segment
  • (2:33) Yossi Klein Halevi

Show Notes:

Urge the White House to Combat Domestic Antisemitism

Urge Congress to Stand with Israel

Urge Congress to Counter Russian Aggression

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