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Negotiating Empires: What can the Israeli government learn from Tanakh?

Rabbi Alex Israel, beloved Tanakh educator, podcaster, and Israeli thought leader, joins for a sweeping conversation that bridges biblical history with today's geopolitical challenges.

The Heliodorus Stele, loaned by American billionaire Michael Steinhardt, is displayed at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Last month, Steinhardt surrendered the artifact, along with 179 others valued at roughly $70 million, as part of a landmark deal with the Manhattan District Attorney's office to avoid prosecution. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)

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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