The recent Iranian attack on Israel has brought to light the broader strategic aim of Iran's leadership rooted in Mahdism ideology, aiming to establish a global caliphate by eliminating obstacles like Israel.

In a discussion titled "The 11th Plague," the podcast explores Israel's response to an Iranian attack and the complex decisions facing Israeli policymakers.

Passover trips to, from, and within Israel are experiencing a significant increase in cancellations, with a 65% decrease in Passover travel compared to last year due to ongoing security concerns and conflicts in the region.

"Future of Jewish" newsletter covers recent events in the Jewish world, including Iran's attack on Israel, discrepancies in Palestinian casualty data, critique of a Jewish museum in San Francisco, Amnesty International's report on a Palestinian prisoner, and media portrayal of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran following an alleged Israeli strike in Syria, the US has issued warnings to American citizens in Israel to exercise caution and restrict travel outside certain urban areas.