Israel: State of a Nation

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2306294/open_sms] A seasoned diplomat with a wealth of experience in international relations, Ya-Ping (Abby) Lee has been the Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Tel Aviv since January 2022, where she leads the mission in promoting Taiwan-Israel relations across a wide range of sectors, including consular services, economic and commercial affairs, and cultural exchange.   Since October 7th, she’s been outspoken in her support and solidarity with the Israeli people as natural democratic allies against authoritarian threats. Eylon sits down with the Taiwanese representative to discuss the key to saving these two democracies in the face of existential threats. Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy Co-Creator and Creative Director - Guy Ross Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans Director - Lotem Segev Graphics - Thomas Girsch Editor/Assistant Director - Benny Goldman Stay up to date at: https://www.stateofanationpodcast.com/ X: https://twitter.com/stateofapod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2306294/open_sms] Since 1997, Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi has been the founder and head of the Chabad house at Harvard University, one of the largest Chabad campus operations in the United States.  In the aftermath of the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, Zarchi and investor Bill Ackman organized a showing of Bearing Witness, which showed scenes of extreme violence recorded during and after the incursion, on the Harvard campus. The showing was the first campus audience to view the film.  Eylon sits down with Rabbi Zarchi to discuss the ongoing issues faced by Jews on Harvard campus, Zarchi’s criticism of Harvard's stance on antisemitism and described "an atmosphere of fear for Jewish students" while speaking in front of Harvard president Claudine Gay and that Harvard does not allow Chabad to keep a menorah displayed overnight due to fears of vandalism. Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy Co-Creator and Creative Director - Guy Ross Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans Director - Lotem Segev Graphics - Thomas Girsch Editor/Assistant Director - Benny Goldman Stay up to date at: https://www.stateofanationpodcast.com/ X: https://twitter.com/stateofapod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2306294/open_sms] In the wake of October 7th the battle lines were drawn not just in the Middle East, but around the world. And while many progressives decided to pin their flag to Hamas, there were those that realized a terror army committing atrocities wasn’t the cause they wanted to fight for. Eylon sits down with Brianna Wu, the Executive Director of Rebellion Pac, a software developer and Democratic political operative. Trans activist, queer, progressive and in a minority among her circles as a friend of Israel.  Together they discuss the growing madness of progressive causes rooting for the violence and hatred of Hamas. The Queers for Palestine movement and how people can root for a movement that wishes them dead. And the war being battled online for the hearts and minds of the next generation of Americans. Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy Co-Creator and Creative Director - Guy Ross Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans Graphics - Thomas Girsch Editor/Assistant Director - Benny Goldman Stay up to date at: https://www.stateofanationpodcast.com/ X: https://twitter.com/stateofapod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2306294/open_sms] [A warning to listeners this episode contains content that some may find distressing] One year ago, Aviva Siegel, a U.S. citizen, was held captive in Gaza for 51 days before her release under a week-long agreement last November. Her husband, Keith Siegel, 65, remains in captivity. Since gaining her freedom, Aviva has become a tireless advocate, working to keep attention on her husband’s situation and urging international leaders to secure his release. Her journey now embodies resilience and public activism as she balances supporting her family with her relentless campaign on Keith’s behalf. Eylon sits down with Aviva to discuss her time in captivity, the return of Keith, what life has been like in the year since release and how the US and Israel can fight for the return of hostages. This wide ranging conversation pulls no punches in taking a hard look at the current situation on the ground in Israel from a perspective unique to Aviva.  Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy Co-Creator and Creative Director - Guy Ross Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans Director - Lotem Segev Graphics - Thomas Girsch Editor/Assistant Director - Benny Goldman Stay up to date at: https://www.stateofanationpodcast.com/ X: https://twitter.com/stateofapod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2306294/open_sms] Too often the black community and the Jewish community are pitted against each other in the US. Marked by outsiders as rival minorities fighting for a limited space on the political stage. But this narrative is driven from outside the community by those looking to bring both groups down, while serving their own interests.  Eylon sits down with Dumisani Washington the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel. He is also the former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the over 10-million-member Christians United for Israel Dumisani is a pastor, professional musician and author whose latest book is the second edition of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century. Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy Co-Creator and Creative Director - Guy Ross Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans Director - Lotem Segev Graphics/Assistant Director - Thomas Girsch Editor/Assistant Director - Benny Goldman Stay up to date at: https://www.stateofanationpodcast.com/ X: https://twitter.com/stateofapod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation