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Israel from the Inside with Daniel Gordis · Mar 27, 2026 · 5m

This coming week, we will share an extended conversation with Rabbi Mishael Zion, whom I asked to reflect on the “discussion” between Alana Newhouse and Rabbi Irwin Kula in his response to her now viral piece, “Zionism for Everyone.”

As part of our discussion, Mishael spoke about Pesach and the Seder a few times, and one five-minute insight about what this year’s Seder should be about struck me as worthy of sharing before Shabbat, so people will have more time to think about his suggestions and how families might incorporate his insights into their Seder, if they wish.

The full conversation…