Bonjour Chai
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Pushy Pencils
5 Dec 2024
The episode explores the closure of the influential indie magazine Broken Pencil amid ideological conflicts within the Canadian arts scene, highlighting tens...
5 Dec 2024
Halacha Headlines
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12/7/24 – Shiur 492 – The new initiative to draft Chareidim into the army. Should Yeshiva boys draft into the all-Charedi “Chashmonaim” Brigade?
5 Dec 2024
The episode discusses the controversial topic of drafting Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews into the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), exploring religious, societal, ...
5 Dec 2024
Future of Jewish
The New Genocide®
5 Dec 2024
In this provocative guest essay, Jamie Paul argues against the characterization of Israel's actions in the Gaza war as genocide, suggesting such claims demon...
5 Dec 2024
JTA
Charges dismissed against Reuven Kahane, NY rabbi and developer accused of hitting Columbia protesters with his car
5 Dec 2024
Reuven Kahane, a Manhattan rabbi and real estate developer, had charges dropped against him after accusations of hitting pro-Palestinian protesters with his ...
5 Dec 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Sounding the Alarm - with Yael Alexander
5 Dec 2024
Israeli security veteran Moshe Ya'alon's statement accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing in Gaza prompts controversy while the Israeli public awaits a potentia...
5 Dec 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Sounding the Alarm - with Yael Alexander
5 Dec 2024
Yael Alexander discusses the harrowing experience of learning that her son Edan, an Israeli-American soldier, is being held hostage by Hamas with a recently ...
5 Dec 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Sounding the Alarm - with Yael Alexander
5 Dec 2024
Jonathan and Yonit analyze Moshe Ya'alon's controversial statements on Israel's actions in Gaza, exploring the political and military dynamics at play. They ...
5 Dec 2024
People of the Pod
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What’s Next for the Abraham Accords Under President Trump?
5 Dec 2024
The episode discusses potential developments for the Abraham Accords under a second Trump administration, exploring the opportunities and challenges for expa...
5 Dec 2024
Forward
Cornell president’s leaked criticism of Gaza class prompts new row over academic freedom
5 Dec 2024
Cornell University's interim Jewish president, Michael Kotlikoff, has come under fire from academic groups for criticizing a new course entitled "Gaza, Indig...
5 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Jewish Anti Zionists
5 Dec 2024
The article explores the controversial views held by Jewish anti-Zionist academics like Naomi Klein, Judith Butler, and Norman Finkelstein, who frame Israel ...
5 Dec 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Playwright Mark Leiren-Young explains why Shylock needed a revival in 2024
5 Dec 2024
Mark Leiren-Young discusses his adaptation of Shylock, a play he first wrote in 1996, to address contemporary issues such as cancel culture and antisemitism....
5 Dec 2024
Forward
He was just 21. His life story mirrored mine. Now I'm mourning him with hostage families in Tel Aviv.
5 Dec 2024
Jessica Steinberg reflects on the tragic story of Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old Israeli American soldier whose life ended abruptly during the conflict in Gaza o...
5 Dec 2024
JTA
Israel’s military is acknowledging that soldiers’ helmets and body armor may be unsafe
5 Dec 2024
The Israeli military has launched a new website allowing soldiers to anonymously verify if their safety gear meets official standards, highlighting concerns ...
5 Dec 2024
Israel Policy Pod
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Ceasefire in Lebanon
5 Dec 2024
The discussion centers on the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, scrutinizing its contents, implications, and the challenges in its imp...
5 Dec 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Changing Sex Is Like Taking an Aspirin?
5 Dec 2024
The episode discusses the legal and social implications of a Supreme Court case concerning gender-affirming care for minors, highlighting various opinions am...
5 Dec 2024
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Iran's solution for the Jewish state problem
5 Dec 2024
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses Iran's precarious position following an op-ed by former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, examining its implications ...
5 Dec 2024
Promised Podcast
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The “Breaking Ranks” Edition
5 Dec 2024
The episode delves into Moshe "Boogie" Ya'alon's accusation of ethnic cleansing against Netanyahu's Gaza policy and the Israeli government's decision to ceas...
5 Dec 2024
Moment
Interview | Manuel Trajtenberg on Israel’s Future
5 Dec 2024
Manuel Trajtenberg, a prominent Israeli economist and former government official, shares his insights on Israel's future amid ongoing conflicts and internal ...
5 Dec 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Muzaffar Chishti on Mass Deportation
5 Dec 2024
Peter Beinart will host a Zoom conversation with Muzaffar Chishti, Senior Fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, to discuss the potential impact of Donald...
5 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
What is happening in Syria is a microcosm of the dynamics of the Middle East
5 Dec 2024
The article analyzes the recent offensive in Syria by the Sunni Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), highlighting the broader implications for Middle Eastern...
5 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Are Israel and Hamas about to reach a deal?
5 Dec 2024
The article delves into the evolving dynamics of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, highlighting recent developments that could lead to a potenti...
5 Dec 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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University of Windsor cut a deal with a pro-Palestinian encampment in July. What’s happened since?
5 Dec 2024
The episode discusses the fallout at the University of Windsor following a controversial agreement that met demands of pro-Palestinian student protesters, wh...
5 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
UAE remains an enclave of peace and template for tolerance
5 Dec 2024
The recent tragic murder of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan has shaken the Jewish community in the UAE but has not diminished the country's reputation as a haven of toleran...
5 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Sir Keir must address our community’s questions
5 Dec 2024
Sir Keir Starmer's attendance at the Labour Friends of Israel lunch marks his notable engagement with the Jewish community, emphasizing Israel's right to exi...
5 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The uprising in Syria is providing a convenient distraction for Bibi
5 Dec 2024
Amidst the turmoil in Syria, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategic focus on the conflict serves as a valuable distraction from domestic deman...
5 Dec 2024
Forward
Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
5 Dec 2024
Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, situating a controversial human rights claim within the global discourse. The report...
5 Dec 2024
Tablet
Novelist Boualem Sansal Is Being Murdered by the Algerian Government
5 Dec 2024
The Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, renowned for his candid critiques of Algerian and global issues, has been detained by the Algerian government on charge...
5 Dec 2024
Forward
Who is Steven Donziger, the Jewish environmental lawyer who politicians want Biden to pardon next?
4 Dec 2024
Steven Donziger, a Jewish environmental lawyer known for his legal battle against Chevron over pollution in Ecuador, is being advocated for a presidential pa...
4 Dec 2024
JTA
Almost one month after Election Day, here’s what we know about how Jews voted
4 Dec 2024
The voting behavior of American Jews in the most recent election, occurring nearly a month ago, reflects an enduring but slightly weakened Democratic prefere...
4 Dec 2024
Forward
Trump taps Abraham Accords negotiator as ambassador-level hostage envoy amid Gaza crisis
4 Dec 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Adam Boehler, a key figure in negotiating the Abraham Accords with Gulf states, as his special envoy for hostage a...
4 Dec 2024
Sources
Doubt, Empathy, and Hope: Leadership for the Israel of Tomorrow
4 Dec 2024
The article explores pivotal aspects of Israeli leadership amid current societal upheaval. It stresses that blaming Netanyahu for all of Israel's issues is o...
4 Dec 2024
Forward
How changing daylight saving time may impact Jews
4 Dec 2024
Benyamin Cohen explores the potential impacts on Jewish practices if the U.S. changes its daylight saving time observance. Some members of the Jewish communi...
4 Dec 2024
JTA
Trump names former Abraham Accords negotiator as top hostages official
4 Dec 2024
Adam Boehler, a key figure in negotiating the Abraham Accords, has been appointed by Donald Trump as the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. In t...
4 Dec 2024
JTA
Chuck Schumer reelected head of Senate Democrats — but this time as minority leader
4 Dec 2024
Following a challenging election season for the Democratic Party, Senator Chuck Schumer has been unanimously reelected to lead the Senate Democrats, now as t...
4 Dec 2024
Forward
Why I'm hopeful for Trump's second term — and my fellow American Jews shouldn't panic
4 Dec 2024
Pini Dunner, an Orthodox rabbi, addresses American Jews' anxieties over Donald Trump's return to power in his second term as U.S. President. Acknowledging fe...
4 Dec 2024
Forward
Bobby Kennedy helped shape my Jewish values, so I wrote a biopic. Cue the RFK Jr. wrecking ball.
4 Dec 2024
Todd Ellis Kessler reflects on how Robert F. Kennedy Sr.'s legacy profoundly shaped his Jewish values and inspired his screenplay, "The Ascent of Bobby Kenne...
4 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Christian Influences on Zionism
4 Dec 2024
Yizhar Hess of the World Zionist Organization (WZO) expresses concern over religious Orthodox and right-wing political influences within his organization, fe...
4 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Israel is fighting alone for the West
4 Dec 2024
Brianna Wu discusses with Eylon Levy the idea that Israel stands as a solitary force defending Western values against shared threats. She emphasizes the geop...
4 Dec 2024
Rationalist Judaism
How Many Learners?
4 Dec 2024
Natan Slifkin tackles the complex issue of drafting charedi Jews into the Israeli army, highlighting both practical and ideological challenges. Practically, ...
4 Dec 2024
Moment
Opinion | Netanyahu vs. the “Deep State”
4 Dec 2024
Israeli politics are currently embroiled in two major controversies, overshadowing even significant international concerns. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
4 Dec 2024
Forward
In 'The Order,' Jude Law enters the heart of white nationalist darkness
4 Dec 2024
"The Order," directed by Justin Kurzel, is a thriller that delves into the sinister world of white power groups inspired by the true story of the murder of r...
4 Dec 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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There Are Nations in Crisis—Just Not Ours
4 Dec 2024
The panel discusses global political upheavals by examining South Korea's thwarted martial law and France's governmental instability, contrasting them with p...
4 Dec 2024
JTA
Allegations of Christian influence surface as World Zionist Congress election heats up
4 Dec 2024
As the World Zionist Congress election looms, allegations of Christian influence have stirred controversy. David Friedman, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel...
4 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
VAT on private education ‘could force closure of strictly Orthodox schools’, fear leaders
4 Dec 2024
The imposition of a 20% VAT on private education fees and other related tax changes in the UK could lead to the closure of many strictly Orthodox Jewish scho...
4 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Israeli flag is more popular than you’d think
4 Dec 2024
In a personal narrative, the author reflects on unexpected support for Israel within the UK, exploring perceptions among different demographics toward the Is...
4 Dec 2024
The Free Press
Gender-Care Whistleblowers Go to Court. Plus. . .
4 Dec 2024
The article delves into two significant cases surrounding gender-affirming care currently unfolding in U.S. courts. One involves the Biden administration cha...
4 Dec 2024
Forward
Jews and Israelis may face hiring discrimination in the U.S., study finds
4 Dec 2024
A study sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League reveals hiring discrimination against Jews, focusing on the response rates to job applications from candidate...
4 Dec 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War...with Itself
4 Dec 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the motivations behind Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition government, assessing its attempts to weaken Is...
4 Dec 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War...with Itself
4 Dec 2024
The discussion delves into the internal conflicts within Israel as Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition government challenges democratic institutions amidst ...
4 Dec 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War...with Itself
4 Dec 2024
Amid potential ceasefire discussions with Hamas, Netanyahu's coalition seeks to override Israel's democratic processes, raising significant concern. Brought ...
4 Dec 2024