Our Hearts Are in the East: The War, Israeli Democracy & the U.S.–Israel Relationship

War. Democracy. Relationship.In this special episode of The Pluralist Podcast, we share an edited conversation recorded live at the Religious Action Center’s Consultation of Conscience conference in Washington, D.C.Moderated by Daryl Messinger and featuring Orly Erez-Likhovski (IRAC), Rabbi Josh Weinberg (ARZA), and Michael Koplow (Israel Policy Forum), this panel wrestles with the evolving U.S.–Israel relationship in the shadow of war and growing democratic strain.How are Israel’s internal political battles affecting its relationship with American Jewry?What responsibility do American Jews have — and what influence do they actually hold?How do we remain in relationship when disagreement feels sharp and generational divides widen?This episode opens up a conversation that often happens in leadership rooms and brings it to you.The Pluralist exists to make these tensions speakable — and to strengthen the relationship between Israel and Diaspora Jewry through honesty, accountability, and shared responsibility.▶️ Watch, listen, and join the conversation.Subscribe to The Pluralist Podcast, share this episode, and help keep thoughtful conversations about Israel, Judaism, and democracy going.