The Schmooze: From Israel to Calgary - Making Sense of a Tumultuous Week

Don is back in Calgary, and this episode of The Schmooze picks up right where the last conversation left off, with snow outside, a lot on our minds, and plenty to talk through.Jared and Don discuss the emotional whiplash of returning home from Israel, the ongoing realities facing Israelis and the Jewish diaspora, and the larger context surrounding the conflict with Iran and its proxies. They also examine the role of media, political leadership in Canada, public discourse, and the challenges facing Jewish communities across the country.The conversation also turns inward, focusing on Calgary, community leadership, and the importance of staying unified even when there are disagreements. One of the core themes of this episode is that strong communities are built not by tearing each other down, but by staying in dialogue, asking hard questions, and working toward common purpose.This is a timely, candid, and deeply personal conversation about resilience, clarity, and the work still ahead.