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Rabbi Buchdahl Discusses Jewish Resilience Amid Gaza Conflict

4/1/2026

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On the podcast What Matters Now, Jessica Steinberg, the host, interviews Rabbi Angela Buchdahl about issues affecting Israel.
Buchdahl, on a book tour for her memoir, discusses antisemitism and Jewish identity.
She emphasizes resilience and faith in Jewish continuity after the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
She discusses New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and her congregation's response to the Gaza conflict, reflecting a complex relationship with Israel.

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On the podcast What Matters Now, Jessica Steinberg, the host, interviews Rabbi Angela Buchdahl about issues affecting Israel.
Buchdahl, on a book tour for her memoir, discusses antisemitism and Jewish identity.
She emphasizes resilience and faith in Jewish continuity after the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
She discusses New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and her congregation's response to the Gaza conflict, reflecting a complex relationship with Israel.