Little Death
Little Death
Podcast Description
Little Death is a podcast about finding our shared humanity in facing our fear of death. In this podcast, we enter unseen realms of grief, loss and ancestors to unearth what it means to be human living through apocalyptic times. No topic is too taboo. No alley is too dark.
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The podcast delves into significant topics such as grief and healing, Jewish diaspora experiences, the intersections of identity and culture, and the impact of colonialism on personal narratives. For instance, episodes examine Jewish comedic traditions as coping mechanisms for grief and explore anti-Zionist perspectives in relation to cultural authenticity. Specific episodes like 'Grief, Humour and Chutzpah in Diaspora' and 'Jewish Authenticity and Yiddishkayt Yearning' highlight the complex relationships between history, identity, and community.
Little Death is a podcast about finding our shared humanity in facing our fear of death. In this podcast, we enter unseen realms of grief, loss and ancestors to unearth what it means to be human living through apocalyptic times. No topic is too taboo. No alley is too dark.
Is Zionism a death cult? For this special mid-season episode, host of Little Death podcast, Dvorah Silverman, delves into the manipulative mechanics of Zionism across time, the resistance movements that have always existed in parallel and how modern Zionism has shaped our present-day (distorted) realities. Employing Michael Langone’s 3Ds of cult dynamics – Deception, Dependence and Dread – Dvorah breaks down Zionism's persuasive recruitment tactics, insidious control of information and the repercussions of leaving for those who dare to question.
To illuminate the “exceptional” case of Israel, Dvorah shares their journey of unraveling the cultishness of Zionism, the cracks in the ingrained narratives that led them to anti-Zionist movements and the surfacing guilt and shame in the cult recovery process. Ultimately, Dvorah stresses the criticalness in finding belonging amidst anti-Zionist communities and relationships through cross-cultural solidarities in order to begin to heal and combat the cult of Zionism for a Free Palestine within our lifetimes.
Episode Sources:
More than a century on: The Balfour Declaration explained | Al Jazeera
Khaled Hourani: The Story of the Watermelon
What Does Israel Fear From Palestine? By Raja Shehadeh
Cult Dynamics 101– Conspirituality
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