About this episode
Watch Being Jewish on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcast Subscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter: bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletter For Sponsorships, please email: Jonah@JonahPlatt.com To contact us & all things BJJP: www.BeingJewishPodcast.com Follow Jonah on: Instagram - @JonahPlatt X - @JonahPlatt Follow Being Jewish on: Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcast TikTok - @BeingJewish Jonah travels to Israel for the heart-wrenching anniversary of October 7th and sits down with outgoing Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum to reflect on the challenges Israel faces in its war with Iran. During this conversation, Jonah and Fleur discuss her tenure in Jerusalem’s city government, and how the coexistence that exists in the city could be a blueprint for the country’s future. Additionally, they address the shortfalls of Israel’s communication strategy and what must be done to protect the country from existential threats. From college protests to the Second Intifada to the differences between Diaspora Jews & Israeli Jews, this episode tackles a wide range of pressing topics that simply can’t be missed. All things Jonah: www.JonahPlatt.com Connect with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fleurhassann/ Host & Production Team Host: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: Patrick Edwards);, Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Designer Noah Bell Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, and Consulting Producers: Shield Communications (Ariella Noveck & Bethany Mandel). Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of Being Jewish! 00:00 Jonah's Arrival in Israel 00:48 Reflecting on the Tragedy of October 7th 03:43 Encounters and Stories of Resilience 06:39 Unity and Mourning in Israel 09:02 Interview with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum 11:54 Fleur's Background and Family History 22:48 Challenges and Opportunities in Jerusalem 29:11 Diverse Jerusalem: A Melting Pot of Cultures 29:27 Differences Between Israeli and Diaspora Jews 29:59 Understanding Antisemitism: A Wake-Up Call 31:07 The Evolution of Zionism 32:12 Diaspora Jews and Israeli Identity 34:47 The Communications War: Israel's PR Struggles 38:19 Israel's Current Trajectory and Challenges 44:49 Resilience and Hope for the Future 45:30 Celebrating Sukkot Amidst Turmoil 46:28 Lightning Round: Personal Insights and Reflections