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Menachem Begin’s legacy | Global Perspectives, Ep. 15

Hear from two major Jewish philanthropists about what the former Israeli prime minister’s life should mean to American Jewry and Jewish Identity.

Ellie Cohanim talks with American philanthropists Bernard Hasten and Bruce Gould on the legacy of former Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, as well as why they have spent their time and treasure promoting Begin’s legacy.

It’s part of special event coverage by JNS of the Israel Allies Foundation Gala.

Watch it below and subscribe to the JNS YouTube channel. The audio version will be published on Nov. 4.

Listen, like and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

It also airs on the Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS).

About “Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim”:

“Global Perspectives” is Jewish News Syndicate’s newest production. Join former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism at the U.S. Department of State Ellie Cohanim, as she hosts some of the most important geopolitical conversations taking place in the Jewish world today. Cohanim, a sought-after speaker in her own right, interviews heads of state, policymakers, thought leaders and activists, in frank and open discussions.

These conversations provide key insights into critical and time-sensitive issues, including the Iranian nuclear threat, the rise of violent anti-Semitism, anti-Zionist activities, Christian and Muslim support for Israel, and the historic Abraham Accords.

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