My father, who lived in Palestine between 1933 and 1940, went to school with the actual captain of the actual Exodus. He came to visit us for dinner when he was in the states, though I don’t remember if it was when we lived in the Bronx or in Teaneck, New Jersey.
I just want to hear about the falafels, and I'm only slightly joking. Some of that sabra food would be *amazing*. Still, so many interesting things to see and do; the military history is utterly fascinating to me, especially the boats of Cherbourg, and some of the leaders. Eye patches are never not badass, it's a fact. Enjoy the trip, I look forward to hearing about it on the pod.
Honestly, I'm wondering why practically no one on this Israeli government-sponsored press junket, other than Jesse Singal, has offered any backstory or disclosure about the sponsorship of this trip. I'm not an Israel-basher, but like any government- or NGO-sponsored tour or military-embedded reporting, there's an inherent conflict of interest, and I think journalists reporting from this trip have a duty to disclose the full story of the sponsorship and agenda of the trip. I'm particularly interested as to why the Israeli government is reaching out to the 'heterodox podcast' space (for lack of a better word) and what they hope to get out of it.
Ooo. I’ll have to read We Stand Divided. I’ve been noticing the far-right/NatCon contingent differentiating between observant and secular Jews. It hadn’t hit me until the Israeli election that there’s a growing alliance between them and the Religious Zionists. The mainstreaming of this in the US is slightly alarming
Yossi Klein Halevy is my favorite. Another recommendation is his book, “letters to my Palestinian neighbor.” It’s excellent.
My father, who lived in Palestine between 1933 and 1940, went to school with the actual captain of the actual Exodus. He came to visit us for dinner when he was in the states, though I don’t remember if it was when we lived in the Bronx or in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Good luck and safe travels!
I just want to hear about the falafels, and I'm only slightly joking. Some of that sabra food would be *amazing*. Still, so many interesting things to see and do; the military history is utterly fascinating to me, especially the boats of Cherbourg, and some of the leaders. Eye patches are never not badass, it's a fact. Enjoy the trip, I look forward to hearing about it on the pod.
Honestly, I'm wondering why practically no one on this Israeli government-sponsored press junket, other than Jesse Singal, has offered any backstory or disclosure about the sponsorship of this trip. I'm not an Israel-basher, but like any government- or NGO-sponsored tour or military-embedded reporting, there's an inherent conflict of interest, and I think journalists reporting from this trip have a duty to disclose the full story of the sponsorship and agenda of the trip. I'm particularly interested as to why the Israeli government is reaching out to the 'heterodox podcast' space (for lack of a better word) and what they hope to get out of it.
Ooo. I’ll have to read We Stand Divided. I’ve been noticing the far-right/NatCon contingent differentiating between observant and secular Jews. It hadn’t hit me until the Israeli election that there’s a growing alliance between them and the Religious Zionists. The mainstreaming of this in the US is slightly alarming
Very interested to hear your experiences and insights!
Safe travels Nancy!