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Israel from the Inside with Daniel Gordis · Sep 9, 2026 · 2m

As the Jewish year draws to a close—a period intended for intense, and even uncomfortable, personal and national reflection begins. With that in mind, we open with a brief snippet of a longer conversation (that appeared on Israeli social media here) between the host, Dudu Sa’aday, and his guest, Rabbi Benny Lau.

NOTE, THOUGH:

Even a very brief video like the one above has a great deal of subtext, without which one really can’t understand it. Thus, even if you’ve already viewed the video, take a look at the background below before you watch it again.

First, who are these people, and then, why…