Esty Shusan is Haredi (ultra-Orthodox), a political activist, a film-maker

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Esty Shushan is Haredi (ultra-Orthodox), a political activist, a film-maker—AND the mother of soldiers

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Esty Shushan is Haredi (ultra-Orthodox), a political activist, a film-maker—AND the mother of soldiers

We meet a woman who breaks all preconceptions, and to me at least, offers a powerful beacon of hope. To Haredi leadership, as you might imagine, she is something else altogether.

Apr 10, 2024

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Esty Shushan is many things, but perhaps most of all, she is a force of nature. We meet today a woman who will defy all your preconceptions, and, I suspect, give you increased hope about Israel and its Haredi population.

First, before today’s podcast, a quick note about a change in the schedule for this week.

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