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Podcast Explores Prayer's Role in Uniting Israeli Society

12/7/2025

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The podcast episode 'Thoughts & Prayers,' hosted by Jessica Fisher, examines the impact of the Jewish state on Jewish prayer and Israeli life.
It features insights from Na’ama Levitz Applbaum, Tamar Elad-Appelbaum, Tomer Persico, and Akiva Mattenson.
The discussion centers on how prayer can unite rather than divide Israeli society.
The series is produced by the Shalom Hartman Institute and invites subscriptions on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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Story summary

The podcast episode 'Thoughts & Prayers,' hosted by Jessica Fisher, examines the impact of the Jewish state on Jewish prayer and Israeli life.
It features insights from Na’ama Levitz Applbaum, Tamar Elad-Appelbaum, Tomer Persico, and Akiva Mattenson.
The discussion centers on how prayer can unite rather than divide Israeli society.
The series is produced by the Shalom Hartman Institute and invites subscriptions on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.