A Conversation with Betzalel Stauber, Chen Kupperman, and Mayan Eden

In this episode of Abrahamic Voices, hosts Chen Yaakov Kupperman and Mayan Eden sit down with Bezalel Stauber, founder of the Plukt initiative and director of programs fostering dialogue between Israel’s Haredi and Arab communities. Stauber shares his personal journey from growing up in Jerusalem’s ultra-Orthodox society to creating platforms that encourage critical thinking, cultural understanding, and cooperation across divides. The conversation explores his educational background, the evolution of the Haredi community, and the ongoing efforts to strengthen social cohesion in Israel through open dialogue, shared learning, and mutual respect.

In this podcast, you’ll learn:
• How early life in Jerusalem shaped Bezalel’s views on faith, education, and society.
• The founding of Plukt and its role in building healthy public discourse within Israeli society.
• Why meaningful contact between Haredi and Arab communities is vital to Israel’s social fabric.
• How language, culture, and curiosity can bridge long-standing divides.
• What future initiatives aim to foster cooperation and understanding between diverse populations.