The Haredi Variant
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Who is the Haredi - or Ultra-Orthodox - Jewish community? Why has the Haredi community made headlines from New York to Jerusalem for bucking coronavirus response restrictions? How does the concept of pikuach nefesh - the Jewish legal principle placing preservation of life above all else - come into play? Carrie and Aliza speak with Pnina Pfeuffer, lifelong Haredi Jew and progression organization CEO of the New Haredim, about the essential tension: do we save the body or do we save the soul? Us Among the Israelis is an engaging, insightful, and totally unexpected look at what it’s like to live in the world’s most interesting country. From getting used to living in a country where everyone serves in the army to making peace with customer service in a country where no one ever stands in line, Carrie Keller-Lynn and Aliza Landes, two American immigrants to Israel, explore the mysteries, frustrations, and joys of life in Israel.   This podcast is part of The Joshua Network. For more information, visit us at thejoshuanetwork.com or email us at [email protected]
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