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Jewish perspectives on the war in Gaza

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

On October 7th, 2023, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an attack on Israel killing around 1,200 people and taking about 250 others hostage. Israel retaliated and more than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed in the past seven months.

On this Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe speaks with Jewish Iowans about their differing views on the war and a Rabbi who struggles to navigate these conversations at her synagogue. On yesterday's Talk of Iowa, Nebbe spoke with Iowans from Palestine about the conflict and their experiences growing up in Gaza and the West Bank.

Guests:

  • Jarad Bernstein, executive director, Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines
  • Samantha Brotman, non-profit operation professional, activist
  • Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz, Agudas Achim Congregation
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.