An incident of ultra Orthodox Jews spitting at Christian worshippers in Jerusalem drew widespread backlash this week, both from Israeli officials and foreign countries. Yonit and Jonathan discuss the event - which is not the first of its kind - and the varying comments that followed, including those who claimed spitting at Christians is a “Jewish tradition”. 

And - as the calendar marks 50 years since the Yom Kippur War, Yonit and Jonathan are joined by Professor Yuval Neria, decorated fighter turned psychology researcher, to discuss the impact of the traumatic event on the Israeli psyche - and his own experiences from battle. 

Plus, the mensch-winning matzo ball soup found in an unexpected location in Europe.

--

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unholypodcast/
and X: https://x.com/2jewsonthenews
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1150578065793142

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unholy is going live in London!

Join Yonit Levi and Jonathan Freedland for a special night of news and surprises—live on stage, June 8th 2025. If you’ve ever wanted to see the podcast come to life, now’s your chance. Reserve your seat now via the link—space is limited, and we’d love to see you there! https://bit.ly/UnholyLondonLive