No One Expected Such a Long War- The Long Path Podcast Episode 1

Rachel Azaria on Israeli Society, Haredi Integration & Economic Resilience | The Long Path Podcast

In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Israeli public leader and social innovator Rachel Azaria known for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of Israeli society.

We discuss the internal tensions shaping Israel today, the evolving role of the Haredi community, economic resilience and social mobility, and Rachel’s work with HaOgen for Reservist Families, Israel’s the largest and most significant organization assisting families of reserve and permanent soldiers. We also explore what it means to build a more sustainable, unified and forward-looking Israeli future. Rachel brings a unique perspective from years of leadership at the intersection of policy, civil society and economic empowerment. This conversation goes beyond headlines and dives into the structural, cultural and moral questions shaping Israel’s next chapter.

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