#4 Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed

In this powerful episode of the Unapologetically Jewish Podcast, Matthew Taub sits down with His Excellency Ambassador Iddo Moed, Israel’s Ambassador to Canada, for an honest and urgent conversation about antisemitism, Canada-Israel relations, rising extremism, diaspora Jewish identity, and the future of democratic values in the West.Ambassador Moed speaks candidly about the misconceptions surrounding Israel, the strain in political relations between Canada and Israel, the growing threat posed by violent fundamentalism, and why Jews — and all Canadians — must stand up and take action before democratic values are eroded.This conversation goes beyond politics. It is about identity, courage, allyship, and what it means to defend freedom in a time of rising hatred and polarization.Topics include:The biggest misconceptions about IsraelCanada-Israel relations todayAntisemitism in CanadaThe role of the Jewish diasporaIran and regional instabilityStanding up against hateWhy silence is dangerousBuilding alliances and protecting democratic valuesThe future of Canada and Israel togetherIf you believe in standing against hate, defending democratic values, and building a stronger future, make sure to subscribe, like, and share this episode.