First Episode, in Hebrew: "From September 11 to October 7: Islam in the United States in an Era of Traumas and Global Crises", on

How major global traumas—the September 11 attacks and the October 7 events—reshaped Islam in the United States. Dr. Elad Ben David traces the historical roots of American Islam, from its growth among African Americans and immigrant communities to the rise of organizations dedicated to da‘wa (religious outreach). He explains how 9/11 marked a turning point, bringing both stigmatization and new opportunities for Muslim Americans to redefine themselves through civic engagement, interfaith dialogue, and social activism. The conversation then turns to the impact of October 7 and the war in Gaza on Muslim-American identity, politics, and public discourse, showing how these crises intensified internal debates, shaped political alignments, and highlighted the community’s evolving role as both a vulnerable minority and a global voice of protest.