Boots on the Ground
Shaun and Ari Discuss Israel is proud to partner with the Jerusalem Media Group to relaunch as Boots on the Ground: Insights on Israel’s War, Politics, and Identity.
Boots on the Ground
Latest Episodes
Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin: Nature, Torah, and the Battle for Israel’s Identity ep 40
In this episode of Boots on the Ground, Ari sits down with Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin for a wide-ranging conversation on Judaism, science, Zionism, and the ideological battles shaping Israel today.They explore how the animals and p...
From Tehran to the Knesset: War, the Draft, and the Fight for Israel’s Future
In this episode, Shaun and Ari break down the latest developments in Israel's war with Iran, the growing political battle over the Haredi draft, and the increasing speculation about early elections.They discuss the military, political, ...
Yom HaZikaron Part II: A Father’s Loss, A Nation’s Embrace | The Legacy of Michael Levin ep 38
In Part II of this special Yom HaZikaron episode of Boots on the Ground, we sit down with Mark Levin, the father of lone soldier Michael Levin, who fell in the Second Lebanon War.This is not just a story of loss. It is a story o...
Yom HaZikaron Part I: The Bridge Between Sacrifice and Nationhood ep 37
How do you remember a war that hasn’t ended yet?In this special Yom HaZikaron episode of Boots on the Ground, we confront that question head-on. Instead of trying to process the present while still living it, we look back, finding clari...
Yom HaShoah Special: My Family’s Story of Survival, Loss, and Legacy ep 36
For Yom HaShoah, we step away from our usual conversations on war, politics, and identity to do something far more personal.In this special episode, I sit down with my mother, Sharon Spira, to tell the story of my grandparents, Holocaust...
