#17: Israeli Society and the Haredim: A Turning Point?

Episode 17 February 10, 2021 00:29:16
#17: Israeli Society and the Haredim: A Turning Point?
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#17: Israeli Society and the Haredim: A Turning Point?

Feb 10 2021 | 00:29:16

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Show Notes

Anger is growing among Israelis across the political spectrum over Haredi or ultra-Orthodox behavior in response to Corona, with massive disobedience to government health regulations despite soaring Haredi infection rates. 

But why has Haredi society failed so badly to meet the Corona challenge? What are the conflicting values at the heart of the Haredi dilemma? And what does it mean for the coming elections and, more profoundly, for the future of Israel?

In the latest episode of “For Heaven’s Sake,” Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi and Elana Stein Hain unpack one of the most vexing challenges facing Israel. 

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