Body and Soul: The State of the Jewish Nation

Through incisive conversations with key experts in history, archaeology, international law, political science and media, Body and Soul – The State of the Jewish Nation not only shows the undeniable historical connection between the Jewish People and the Land of Israel, but also succeeds in debunking the propaganda, myths and misinformation that have become deeply entrenched in public discourse.

Cast

Ruth Wisse

as Self - Commentator

Jonathan Sacks

as Self - Commentator

Robert Wistrich

as Self - Commentator

Yossi Klein Halevi

as Self - Commentator

Victor Davis Hanson

as Self - Commentator

Alan Dershowitz

as Self - Commentator (as Alan M. Dershowitz)

Einat Wilf

as Self - Commentator

Deedee Coleman

as Self - Commentator

Benny Morris

as Self - Commentator

Yoram Hazony

as Self - Commentator

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