How to morally, ethically navigate the war in Gaza

Oct. 12, 2023 International

Hamas’ mass slaughter of civilians in Gaza didn’t happen in a vacuum. There’s a long and complicated history in this conflict.

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Credits

Guest:

Rabbi Sharon Brous - senior and founding rabbi of the IKAR Jewish Community in Los Angeles - @SharonBrous

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed, Sara Singer Schiff

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