Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.

Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon

—Jabalia, Again—

Israel conquers northern Gaza for a third deadly time.

—The "J" is Silent—

Is Amsterdam a harbinger?

—Limping Towards the Light—

For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: We talk about the essay written by Rachel Goldberg-Polin that was recently published on the Times of Israel.

Plus, a tribute to Prof. Aharon She'ar Yashuv, the Orthodox Rabbi son of an Waffen SS officer father. And music for these troubled days.