Heroes, Hope & Hard Truths w/ Yuval David

Daniel and Simona sit down with Emmy Award–winning journalist, filmmaker, and actor Yuval David for an unflinching conversation about Jewish identity, resilience, and the rising tide of antisemitism. Yuval shares deeply personal family stories of survival and love during the Holocaust, including how hope and purpose sustained his grandparents through unimaginable horrors. From the role of Jewish education in shaping identity to the dangers of silence and appeasement, Yuval argues that Judaism is rooted not in victimhood, but in optimism, responsibility, and action. The discussion expands to the failures of modern progressive movements, the weaponization of identity politics, and the urgent need for Jews to speak clearly and unapologetically for themselves. Grounded in history yet sharply focused on the present, this episode is a call to courage—urging Jews and allies alike to reject false binaries, defend truth, and actively protect human dignity in a moment that demands leadership...