Journalist Matti Friedman on Hannah Senesh, Israeli Resilience and Jewish Pride

<p>Hadassah Magazine Presents host Lisa Hostein speaks with Matti Friedman about his new book, <a href="https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2026/03/05/matti-friedman-on-the-enduring-legend-of-hannah-senesh/">⁠<em>Out of the Sky: Heroism and Rebirth in Nazi Europe</em>⁠</a>, on Hannah Senesh and the mission to rescue Jews during World War II. The renowned journalist and author discusses the enduring relevance of the ill-fated mission that became a Zionist legend as well as the challenges Israel faces today. </p><p><strong>Further Resources</strong></p><ul><li>Purchase <em>Out of the Sky</em> on <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/out-of-the-sky-heroism-and-rebirth-in-nazi-europe-matti-friedman/59353216c3760bd1?ean=9781954118980&next=t&next=t&affiliate=93390">⁠Bookshop⁠</a>.</li><li>Check out the latest from the author on his website, <a href="http://www.mattifriedman.com/">⁠mattifriedman.com⁠</a>.</li><li>Follow the author on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattifriedman">⁠Facebook⁠</a> and <a href="https://x.com/MattiFriedman">⁠X⁠</a>.</li><li>Read an <a href="https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2026/03/05/matti-friedman-on-the-enduring-legend-of-hannah-senesh/">⁠interview with the author⁠</a> and a <a href="https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2026/04/15/new-books-on-hannah-senesh-the-woman-who-became-zionist-legend/">⁠review of his book⁠</a> in <em>Hadassah Magazine.</em></li></ul><p>The show is hosted by <em>Hadassah Magazine</em> Executive Editor Lisa Hostein and produced by <em>Hadassah Magazine</em> with the support of the Engagement and Marketing divisions of Hadassah. Our podcast editor is Arielle Kaplan.</p><p>Follow Hadassah Magazine Presents wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Help others discover our podcast by writing a review. Liked this episode? Share with a friend! </p><p><strong>Please send any follow-up questions or feedback to </strong><a href="mailto:engagement@hadassah.org">⁠<strong>engagement@hadassah.org</strong>⁠</a></p><p><br></p>