Impacting Israel With JJ Sussman

By JJ Sussman

My goal on Impacting Israel is to expose you -- my listeners -- to influential voices impacting Israel in so many different ways. You see, when I’m leading my delegations, I find that the most valuabl... more

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Impacting Israel With JJ Sussman episodes:

June 19, 2025 (19) Longing for the Iran of Old: An Iranian-American Jew's Reflections on the Israel-Iran War — A Conversation with Tabby Refael
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April 28, 2025 (18) I survived the Nova festival, but my best friend Bar was taken hostage. A special conversation with Din Tesler
I survived the Nova festival, but my best friend Bar was taken hostage. A special conversation with Din Tesler.

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40min
April 01, 2025 (17) Who the heck are the Houthim and why are they trying to kill me?
Just the other day, as the siren rang, signaling an incoming missile, I found myself walking briskly to my MaMa"D (Safe Room) once again, asking myself, "Who are the Houthis, and why the heck are they trying to kill me?" As each child sent a selfie from their respective safe rooms to the family chat, I thought: there must be so many others out there like me—people who aren’t Middle East experts but want to understand what's going on in this region. So, I reached out to none other than Ohad Merlin, the Middle East Affairs Correspondent at The Jerusalem Post, to break it down for us. In this latest episode of Impacting Israel, we dive into the complex web of regional dynamics, the Houthis' role, the Syrians, the Qataris, etc... and what it means for Israel and the broader Middle East. From missile threats to geopolitical implications, we cover it all in a way that’s easy to understand.

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38min
February 25, 2025 (16) The Fight to Bring Hersh Home: Frontlines of the Campaign to Free Hersh and the Other Hostages. An interview with Matt Krieger
The Fight to Bring Hersh Home: Frontlines of the Campaign to Free Hersh and the Other Hostages. An interview with Matt Krieger

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43min
February 04, 2025 (15) Zionism is Hope. The Greatest Generation Ever! In Conversation with a Young Zionist Voice: Avi Gamulka
In this episode, I sit down with Avi Gamulka to discuss his thought-provoking essay in Young Zionist Voices, where he argues that today’s generation of young Israelis is the "greatest generation ever." Avi talks about how this generation, once disparaged and misunderstood, has risen to meet the unprecedented challenges thrown their way—especially in the aftermath of October 7th. Faced with a society in turmoil, young Israelis have found purpose and direction in Zionism, embracing it as a source of hope and inspiration. For this generation, Zionism has become a cause to cling to. We explore together whether these young voices can lead Israel to a hopeful tomorrow.

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34min
January 13, 2025 (14) Accelerating Healing: A Conversation with Guila Tolub on Trauma Recovery in Israel
Working to accelerate healing subsequent to the mass and collective trauma we are still experiencing in Israel. A conversation with Guila Tolub, the Executive Director and co-founder of ICAR Collective about how she leveraged her years of experience as a partner at McKinsey to foster collaboration between the numerous stakeholders all seeking to help Israelis successfully heal from trauma.

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42min
December 10, 2024 (13) Combatting antisemitism on college campuses. An inspiring conversation with student leader Yasmeen Ohebsion.
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43min
November 10, 2024 (12) The life of the wife of an IDF reservist who has served over 200 days during this war - with Allie Feuerstein.
An authentic glimpse into the experience of these unsung heroes. How do they handle it all? Kids, support, coping mechanisms, sharing the burden, and so much more.

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50min
October 20, 2024 (11) One year later, Amichai Lesnick, an Israeli paratrooper, shares his breathtaking first hand account and newly discovered details of his heroic battles on Simchat Torah last year.
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1h 4min
October 08, 2024 (10) With R. David Stav the Chairperson of Tzohar - Jewish identity, unity and a more compassionate Jewish engagement
On this episode I had a great conversation with Rav Stav on whether or not there is a spike in the search for one’s Jewish identity in light of October 7th in Israel, on the Chief Rabbinate, and on Tzohar’s newest initiatives including how to make this Yom Kippur look different and more united than last year’s. “We all think we are right and the others are wrong. And it could be that it’s even true. But for peace and unity we sometimes have to pay prices. We don’t only have to be right; we have to be smart. And we have to be kind enough to give space to others. And even though we think we might be 100% right, perhaps give at least a 1% chance that the other side also has something to offer in the way he thinks. This Yom Kippur, this should be the message. We should be ready to forgive others more than we are used to. To change the way we talk to others who don’t think like we think. To be a bit more open minded to others and other ways of thinking.”

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29min

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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.