The Long Path Podcast EP 12 - The Zionist Resurgance - Matan Yaffe

In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Matan Yaffe of El Hadegel for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of Israeli politics, the future of Zionism, and what it actually means to build a stronger Jewish future in practice.We dive into Matan’s idea of the “Zionist toolbox” — the skills, values, institutions, and actions needed to move Zionism from slogans into reality. From political division inside Israel to questions of identity, leadership, community, and national purpose, this conversation explores where the Zionist movement stands today and where it may be headed next.Along the way, we discuss:• The crisis and fragmentation inside Israeli politics• Why so many Zionists feel politically homeless• The difference between ideology and practical nation building• What younger generations are missing about Zionism• How different Israeli communities view the future of the country• The role of culture, service, responsibility, and shared purpose• What it will take to move forward after October 7thThis episode is less about party politics and more about the deeper questions facing Israel and the Jewish people moving forward.Follow The Long Path Podcast for more conversations on Jewish identity, Israel, culture, politics, and the future of the Jewish world.#Israel #Zionism #IsraeliPolitics #JewishPodcast #JewishIdentity