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The Thin Veil explores what happens when inherited narratives about history, identity, power, and belonging begin to break down—and what it means to move toward greater moral clarity and alignment in their wake. Centered around Palestine and anti-Zionism, and rooted in musician/activist Ezra Lipp’s own process of political unlearning later in life, the show features conversations with artists, org... more

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Welcome to The Thin Veil Unfiltered—a new recurring conversation between Ezra Lipp and Rabbi Esther Azar that is meant to complement the long-form interviews on The Thin Veil.

In this pilot episode, Ezra and Esther revisit one of the most nuanced an... more

In this episode of The Thin Veil, Ezra speaks with Palestinian-American filmmaker, historian, and Sacramento City College professor of Contemporary Palestinian History and Culture, Riad Bahhur.

After his parents were denied the right to return to Pa... more

Dr. Mark Brauner is an emergency physician who has spent his career responding to trauma, but nothing prepared him for what he encountered while volunteering at Nasser Hospital in Gaza. In this conversation, he reflects on the overwhelming conditions... more

What does it take to leave an ideology that has shaped your entire identity?

Daniel Klein was born and raised in a religious Zionist settlement in the occupied West Bank. From childhood through his service as a tank commander in the Israeli military... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Mark Brauner
Emergency trauma physician, member of Doctors Against Genocide
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Episode: Witnessing Genocide: How Gaza Changed Dr. Mark Brauner
Daniel Klein
Writer, content creator; Jerusalem-born and raised in a religious Zionist West Bank settlement
Independent researcher/writer
Episode: Inside Israeli Indoctrination: How a West Bank Settler Escaped Zionism | Daniel Klein
Hakham Esther Azar
Rabbi, writer, social worker; anti-Zionist advocate for Palestinian rights
Episode: Lifting The Veil: Hakham Esther Azar on Collective Shame, Arab-Jewish Identity & the Antisemitic Logic of Zionism
Einat Temkin
Israeli-born writer and former United Nations communications professional
Episode: Understanding Israel: An Insider's Perspective on Israeli Society, Politics & One Democratic State | Einat Temkin
Mo Husseini
Palestinian-American storyteller, filmmaker, and writer
Filmmaker and writer focused on Israel-Palestine dialogue
Episode: Communication Breakdown: Mo Husseini on Empathy, Identity & How We Talk About Israel and Palestine
Rabbi Cat Zavis
Rabbi of Beyt Tikkun, anti-Zionist Jewish congregational leader
Beyt Tikkun
Episode: Untangling Judaism from Zionism: Rabbi Cat Zavis on Jewish Moral Courage
Yassar Dahbour
Palestinian refugee from Haifa, political organizer in Sacramento
Palestinian American League; Sacramento Regional Coalition for Palestinian Human Rights
Episode: The Bus Back to Haifa: Yassar Dahbour on Exile, Memory & Return
Matthew Solomon
Filmmaker, musician, writer, educator
Filmmaker; work includes Reimagining Safety and Seeds for Liberation
Episode: Liberation Through Solidarity: Matthew Solomon on Palestine, Abolition and Interconnected Struggles
Julie Wolk
Facilitator, strategist, and creator of the Ashkenazi Ancestral Journeys program (now part of Adamah)
Ashkenazi Ancestral Journeys / Adamah
Episode: Jewish Trauma Is Not A Weapon: Julie Wolk on Reclaiming Ashkenazi Ancestry Beyond Zionism

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Ezra Lipp
Host of The Thin Veil with Ezra Lipp

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • this show is powerful and one of a kind

    ezra this show is so powerful. it is unique to explore how ideological conditioning is undone in oneself and in others. i’m inspired by the courage that it takes and what can flourish in its place. i’m moved by every episode. thank you for being a part of this work🙏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brooke budner
    United States2 months ago
  • Activism in your art

    Hi Ezra, I wanted to leave this review specifically in response to the episode with Dottie Lux. As a fan of your music and someone who walks in those same very white liberal festival and show scenes as you. The speaking up is scene and valued and appreciated by some of us, and hopefully more all the time! Also, I’ve really enjoyed listening to you in this capacity and thank you for using your voice this way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seastarr32
    United States2 months ago
  • Honest, thoughtful, real

    Loving how deep these conversations go. The guests are very diverse and Ezra truly listens to each voice and asks thought-provoking questions. I learn something from each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alibee123
    United States3 months ago
  • An important podcast

    This podcast is so important! I want the whole world to listen. Every episode I’ve heard has moved me to my core, inspired, and educated me. Ezra is a gifted interviewer and each of his guests are thoughtful, exemplary world citizens that we can all learn from. This is exactly what I want to be listening to, and what I want all of my friends to listen to so we can talk about it! It’s 100% what my soul needs right now. Thank you, Ezra, and please keep going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pinecone'sMom
    United States3 months ago
  • listen in

    Really enjoy Ezra’s grounded curiosity and centering Palestinian stories in many of the episodes. Looking forward to more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RS, CA
    United States4 months ago

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Consistently deep, compassionate conversations that challenge prevailing narratives.
Thoughtful, courageous interviews with a clear ethical center.
Powerful storytelling that centers Palestinian voices and lived experience.

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Lifting The Veil: Hakham Esther Azar on Collective Shame, Arab-Jewish Identity & the Antisemitic Logic of Zionism
Q: How does Esther view the role of Jewish institutions in this dynamic, and is holding them to account productive or counterproductive?
She acknowledges responsibility among Jewish institutions but cautions that focusing solely on Jewish actors can obscure the broader system of Western supremacy and settler colonialism that uses Jewish identity as cover.
Lifting The Veil: Hakham Esther Azar on Collective Shame, Arab-Jewish Identity & the Antisemitic Logic of Zionism
Q: What is the connection between shame, Israel, Palestine, and anti-black racism, and how do we begin to unpack it?
Esther argues that systems of domination are maintained by unexamined collective shame, and that recognizing shame as a driver helps expose how colonial and supremacist structures operate both globally and within Jewish communities.
Medicine Under Siege: Dr. Musallam Abukhalil on Gaza’s Silent Emergency
Q: What can outsiders do to meaningfully help Gaza right now?
Support local communities and their initiatives, advocate for open borders and access to essential medicines, and use media platforms to amplify Gaza voices rather than treating aid as a one-off intervention.
Medicine Under Siege: Dr. Musallam Abukhalil on Gaza’s Silent Emergency
Q: What is the core principle behind United For Dignity Alliance?
The core principle is that people affected by conflict should lead their own recovery and development; interventions are designed with local Palestinians first, supported by international partners, to ensure genuine agency and relevance.
Medicine Under Siege: Dr. Musallam Abukhalil on Gaza’s Silent Emergency
Q: When did you first get into medicine and what changed during the war?
I started on a path toward internal medicine, but the war forced me to pivot to frontline care inside shelters, dealing with every day pressures like access to diapers, hygiene supplies, and urgently needed medications, which shifted my focus to the broader health system and humanitarian needs.

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What is The Thin Veil about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on dismantling inherited narratives around history, identity, power, and belonging, with a core focus on Palestine, anti-Zionism, and questions about imperialism and liberation. Across episodes, conversations pair artists, organizers, and thinkers who probe how narratives shape political reality, often challenging mainstream or state-centered perspectives and exploring paths toward justice, dignity, and self-determination. Noteworthy: the host leans into personal unlearning and uses intimate storytelling to foreground Palestinian voices and solidarity, sometimes weaving in music and culture as modes of protest and resilience. This mix of narrative depth, activist insight, and rigorous critique can be particularly engaging f... more

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2. Daniel Klein
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6. Rabbi Cat Zavis
7. Yassar Dahbour
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