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Alternative peace activist Baruch Widen joins Yishai and together they discuss the The Plesner Committee and how the induction of ultra-orthodox Jews into the ranks of the Israel Defense Forces affects all Israelis. Yishai and Widen specifically talk about reactions from both sides of the issue and how an army that is more diverse could be good for both religious and secular Jews. They talk about how Israeli Arabs, which are also currently not required to service, should also be required to serve. At 22:01, Yishai shifts gears and presents a piece from NPR about Christian sites in Israel that are currently in the hands of the Palestinian Authority. To conclude, they talk about the biased nature of the NPR piece and discuss truth behind the information presented.

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Moshe Herman has been actively involved in Israel activism since founding the first pro-Israel student organization at Boise State University in 2007. He has been a member of several panels and discussion groups with topics ranging from interfaith dialogue in the Middle East to Israel’s importance as a Jewish state and holds dual US/Israeli citizenship. Moshe joined the production team of The Yishai Fleisher Israel Podcast at the beginning of 2012 and produces and promotes a podcast that goes out to thousands weekly. Following the horrific attacks of October 7th, 2023, Herman joined the Idaho Israel Alliance as Executive Director where he helps build and strengthen the connection to Israel across the State of Idaho. Herman holds an MBA from Strayer University and works in tech. He currently resides in Boise, Idaho with his wife and two children.