Noah Efron Joins Marc Schulman on Tel Aviv, Zionism, and the Future of Israel

In this episode of Tel Aviv Diary, Marc Schulman sits down with longtime friend Noah Efron—professor of Science, Technology and Society at Bar-Ilan University, Tel Aviv City Council member, and host of The Promised Podcast. They discuss Tel Aviv as the “first Hebrew city” and its unique role in shaping Jewish culture, Noah’s work on pluralism, sustainability, and urban life, and the complex relationship between Jews, Zionism, and technology. The conversation also turns to the challenges of war, democracy, and the meaning of optimism in Israel today, offering a deeply personal yet wide-ranging reflection on the city, the country, and their future. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcschulman.substack.com/subscribe