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Negotiating Empires: What Can the Israeli Government Learn from Tanach? Rabbi Alex Israel

Negotiating Empires: What Can the Israeli Government Learn from Tanach? Rabbi Alex Israel

Update: 2025-05-21
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Mijal sits down with Rabbi Alex Israel—beloved Tanakh educator, podcaster, and Israeli thought leader—for a sweeping conversation that bridges biblical history with today's geopolitical challenges. Together, Mijal and Rav Alex explore timeless prophetic insights, the dangers of political power, and the enduring call for moral leadership and national unity. If you've ever wondered how ancient Jewish texts might help us make sense of today's dizzying headlines, this episode is for you.




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Negotiating Empires: What Can the Israeli Government Learn from Tanach? Rabbi Alex Israel

Negotiating Empires: What Can the Israeli Government Learn from Tanach? Rabbi Alex Israel

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