About this episode

Aviva Klompas and Dr. Einat Wilf discuss the significance of Israel on its 78th Independence Day and the challenges facing Zionism today.

We want to hear from you. Send questions and comments to podcast@boundlessisrael.org or message Aviva on X at @avivaklompas. On Israel’s 78th Independence Day, we reflect on what the Jewish state means today, and why it still matters. Aviva Klompas sits down with Dr. Einat Wilf to explore the enduring idea of Zionism - how it is being challenged, misunderstood, and defended in a rapidly shifting global conversation. They discuss Israel’s central role in Jewish life, the widening gap between I...

People in this episode

Host: Aviva Klompas

Guest: Dr. Einat Wilf

Topics covered

• Zionism
• Israel
• Jewish identity
• Independence Day
• global conversation

Keywords

• Zionism
• Israel
• Independence Day
• Jewish state
• global conversation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boundless Israel, Inc.

Places: Israel

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