In this episode of Wandering Jews, we visit the Galilee outpost of Tel Hai – the story of a battle that became legend, and the life and death of the pioneer activist Yosef Trumpeldor. The story of Tel Hai became a foundational myth of Israeli heroism, encapsulated in the phrase attributed to Trumpeldor, “It is good to die for our country.” We trace how this narrative shaped Zionist identity and military ethos and how, over time, it has been reexamined and debated by Israelis grappling with questions of nationalism, sacrifice, and the evolving meaning of heroism in a maturing society.

Links for Additional reading

Yosef Trumpeldor, Tel Aviv Streets

The Hidden American History of One of Zionism’s Foundational Battles: Tel Hai

The Secret Agreement That Shaped the Middle East, Unpacked

Kol Galgal – Lyrics in Hebrew and English (‘Something for the Road with Hillary Menkowitz)

Kol Galgal – Spotify (‘Something for the Road with Hillary Menkowitz)

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