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0 Israel Music

Promised Podcast · 9 Apr 2015

In "The Fission Indecision" Edition from The Times of Israel, Miriam Herschlag, Professor Alon Tal, and Noah discuss how leftist Israelis should respond to the framework agreement on Iran's nuclear program.

0 Music Holocaust

Why I’m Paying $120 To See Rush

Forward · 5 Mar 2015

The article discusses the author's decision to pay $120 to see the Canadian prog/hard rock band Rush in concert, possibly for the last time, despite the high cost and his wife's dislike for the band.

0 Music Philosophy

Middle-of-the-road Judaism: The emergence of Modern Orthodoxy

Tel Aviv Review · 13 Feb 2015

Dr. Ephraim Chamiel discusses his book on the emergence of Modern Orthodoxy, where Jewish philosophers aimed to blend tradition with modernity.

0 Music Culture

The “Jumpin’ Hegemony” Edition

Promised Podcast · 11 Feb 2015

The discussion in "The Jumpin Hegemony Edition" covers several topics: (1) the reasons why Mizrahim tend to avoid affiliating with the political Left due to experiences of oppression, (2) the trend of tourists specifically seeking out sites of conflict and oppression rather than cultural or historic landmarks, questioning whether this is positive or negative, and (3) the Ministry of Education funding a national initiative called 929, which involves reading the Bible collectively and its value as a significant investment.

0 Politics Music

The “Hell is Other People” Edition

Promised Podcast · 28 Jan 2015

In this discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah cover significant topics including the cancellation of a Charlie Hebdo event by Israeli bookstore Steimatzky, the merger of Arab parties in Israel, and the state of Israeli politics leading up to the 2015 elections.

0 Politics Music

The 'Where are the Women?' Edition

Promised Podcast · 21 Jan 2015

In a podcast episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the Labor Party primaries, questioning if the party combining distributive justice and territorial compromise is a mistake.

0 Music Holocaust

The Holocaust Survivor Klezmer and Multicultural Band Does Las Vegas

Louie Lazar in Tablet · 23 Dec 2014

In a unique tribute to the resilience of survivors, Saul Dreier, a Holocaust survivor, formed a klezmer band to honor Alice Herz-Sommer, a fellow survivor remembered for her music.

0 Antisemitism Music

Was the ‘Klinghoffer’ Premiere an ‘Operatic Kristallnacht’?

Judith Miller in Tablet · 23 Oct 2014

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the Metropolitan Opera's staging of "The Death of Klinghoffer," focusing on the reactions to the opera about the 1985 hijacking of the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro by Palestinians and the murder of passenger Leon Klinghoffer.

0 Politics Music

The way the war ends

Promised Podcast · 31 Jul 2014

The discussion reflects on the ways to end the war in Israel, questioning if Israeli demands for 'demilitarization' could prolong the conflict.

0 Politics Music

The 'asymmetrical' edition

Promised Podcast · 24 Jul 2014

In a discussion about asymmetry in various contexts, the article raises questions about Israel's military dominance becoming a weakness, and whether Hamas' vulnerabilities could actually be strengths.

0 Politics Music

Letters to a young cadet contemplating conscientious objection

Promised Podcast · 3 Jul 2014

Tzipi Livni and Yair Lapid are being questioned if they should resign from Netanyahu's government, especially since their initial goal of promoting peace seems unattainable.

0 Food Music

That New Kebab Joint’s Secret Ingredient? A Beloved Cult Star

Dana Kessler in Tablet · 27 May 2014

Avi Bitter, a former underground Mizrahi music star in Israel, gained fame through low-budget cult films and TV appearances after facing bankruptcy.

0 Music Politics

Drawing Lines & Drawing Conclusions

Promised Podcast · 8 May 2014

In this podcast episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the exclusion of J-Street from the Conference of Presidents, the controversy surrounding alternative ceremonies for Memorial Day and Independence Day, and present their First Annual State of the State Addresses.

0 Israel Music

Peace, Prosperity and Philanthropy

Promised Podcast · 17 Apr 2014

In a discussion about peace, prosperity, and philanthropy, there is a focus on the reliance of the army on donations for supplies, the struggles of the peace process, and the disparity in pay between CEOs and the average worker in Israel.

0 Music Gender/Identity

‘Go Down, Moses’: Engaging With My Complex Musical Heritage at Passover

Anthony Russell in Tablet · 7 Apr 2014

The author reflects on his journey of engaging with his complex musical heritage at Passover, specifically exploring his experiences with negro spirituals and Yiddish songs.

0 Politics Music

Trading Places, Taking Bribes & Playing with Knives

Promised Podcast · 3 Apr 2014

The text discusses Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman's proposal to exchange blocs of population, questioning if it is sincere or a form of jest.

0 Politics Music

Power & Money

Promised Podcast · 27 Mar 2014

In a discussion by Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah, they explore the emergence of a moderate center in Israeli politics as suggested by journalist Yossi Klein Halevi.

0 Music Food

Remembering Art Raymond, Who Provided Yiddishkeit in a Black Sombrero

Forward · 14 Mar 2014

Art Raymond, a multifaceted American Jewish performer who passed away at 91, had a diverse career spanning Jewish and Latin music.

0 Politics Music

Screw You, Screw Them and Screw Us!

Promised Podcast · 27 Feb 2014

In a discussion among Allison, Don, and Noah, the topics covered include the debate over whether Prime Minister Netanyahu should break away from his Likud opponents to form a new party, similar to Arik Sharon; a Knesset committee's vote on potentially requiring Haredim to join the army; and the controversy surrounding the impact of withholding foreign produce from local markets on helping farmers versus disadvantaging the poor.

0 Israel Music

Press, Profs & Passports

Promised Podcast · 20 Feb 2014

In the discussed episode titled "Press, Profs & Passports," the conversation revolves around the Israeli press's effectiveness, the involvement of academics and intellectuals in Israeli politics, and the nuanced implications of dual citizenship.

0 Music Communities

Neshama Carlebach Isn’t Just Shlomo’s Daughter

Forward · 13 Feb 2014

Neshama Carlebach, daughter of the famous Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, has made a name for herself beyond her father's legacy as a talented performer with a soulful voice.

0 Communities Music

Big, big love

Promised Podcast · 6 Feb 2014

In a conversation by Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah, they discuss various topics including the prevalence of polygamy among the Bedouin in the Negev, the short half-life of ethnic neighborhoods in Israel, and the dilemma of whether the struggling post office should be bailed out or privatized.

0 Politics Music

The curious case of the rabbis who didn’t bark

Promised Podcast · 9 Jan 2014

In a discussion among Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah, they explore why Israeli rabbis have remained silent on Israel's liberal abortion policy, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's demand for Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state, and the complexity of the African refugee situation in Israel.

0 Politics Music

The “Best Laid Plans of Mice & Men” Edition

Promised Podcast · 2 Jan 2014

In a recent discussion, Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah reflect on the events following PM Ariel Sharon's proposal for unilateral withdrawal from Gaza ten years ago, including the complexities of Israeli politics and the intense surveillance faced by Israeli workers.

0 Politics Music

The “Vision, Fission and Derision” Edition

Promised Podcast · 12 Dec 2013

In a discussion led by Eilon, Noah, and Miriam Herschlag from The Times of Israel, several topics are covered: (1) Nelson Mandela's death and Israel's complex feelings toward him, (2) Avraham Burg's revelation about Israel's nuclear weapons, and (3) the controversy surrounding vegan activist Gary Yourofsky.

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