Rachel Goldberg-Polin on Losing a Son in Gaza
From The New Yorker Radio Hour by WNYC Studios and The New Yorker
June 12, 2026 · 39 min
About this episode
Rachel Goldberg-Polin discusses her memoir and the pain of losing her son in Gaza.
The most visible spokesperson for the families of Israeli hostages in Gaza discusses her memoir, “When We See You Again,” and the unending pain of her son’s captivity and murder.
People in this episode
Guest: Rachel Goldberg-Polin
Topics covered
- Israeli hostages
- memoir
- personal loss
- Gaza conflict
- family pain
Keywords
- Gaza
- Israeli hostages
- Rachel Goldberg-Polin
- memoir
- personal tragedy
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: When We See You Again
Places: Gaza, Israel
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