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The Struggle for a Better Israel: Update from the Trenches | May 2026
Israel is facing a dangerous moment.
In this episode of The Pluralist Podcast, Rabbi Josh Weinberg and Orly Erez-Likhovski discuss the rising violence, extremism, racism, and democratic erosion shaping Israeli society — and why they believe it is becoming impossible to look away.
Together, they examine the murder of Yemaenu Zelka, attacks against Christian clergy in Jerusalem, the normalization of political violence and hateful rhetoric, growing concerns around the politicization of the police, and the broader atmosphere being created under Israel’s current government.
Orly also reflects on a…
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