A Strictly Secular Crucifixion: In Conversation with Haviv Rettig-Gur (Season 6 Episode 15)

Politics have real impact on the lives of Israeli citizens, and the recent passing of the budget means the current ultra-religious, ultra-nationalist government can expect to be in place for some time. Anne and Shoshanna task guest Haviv Rettig-Gur, senior analyst at The Times of Israel, to explain the implications of it all. To do so, he also described the development of Haredi society and the Israeli government’s role in shaping the world of ultra-Orthodoxy as we now know it.

Music: “Misery” by The Whips