Show Notes
This episode of Common Faith explores the intersection of war, public perception, and identity through a wide-ranging conversation with Benjamin Anthony, CEO of The MirYam Institute. Together, they examine how conflict in the Middle East extends beyond the battlefield into media, academia, and global discourse. The conversation raises urgent questions about security, narrative, and the future of Jewish life in Israel and the diaspora.
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