The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What's Israel's Next Move?
19 Sep 2024
The episode discusses Israel's strategic preparations amidst threats from Hezbollah in Lebanon, emphasizing the psychological and technological aspects of mo...
19 Sep 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What's Israel's Next Move?
19 Sep 2024
The podcast discusses Israel's precision strikes against Hezbollah, illustrating sophisticated intelligence tactics and the potential for an expanded conflic...
19 Sep 2024
Promised Podcast
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The “Major Pager Rager” Edition
19 Sep 2024
Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Linda Gradstein delve into the implications of a pager explosion that reportedly targeted Hezbollah operatives in Leba...
19 Sep 2024
JTA
The deadly pager operation in Lebanon is no laughing matter. Or is it?
19 Sep 2024
The Israeli operation involving explosive pagers targeting Hezbollah members in Lebanon has sparked a mix of humor and ethical debate within the Jewish commu...
19 Sep 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Our Next “Ask Me Anything”
19 Sep 2024
Peter Beinart invites premium subscribers to participate in a live "Ask Me Anything" session happening on September 19 at 11am ET via Zoom. This interactive ...
19 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Gunning for Victory
19 Sep 2024
The provocative article "Gunning for Victory" by Hila A explores the potential impact of gun-related violence on the 2024 elections in the United States. It ...
19 Sep 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Yeah, They Went Ahead And Did It
19 Sep 2024
Natan Slifkin critiques the audacious claims by the Israel edition of Yated Neeman that recent successful operations by Israel's intelligence and military ca...
19 Sep 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
She used to see Hezbollah men as heroes. Now she knows the truth.
19 Sep 2024
Rawan Osman, a Syrian-Lebanese peace activist, recounts her transformation in views about Hezbollah. Previously, she admired Hezbollah fighters as heroes but...
19 Sep 2024
Jewish Insider
Inside the high-stakes, all-hands-on-deck hostage advocacy campaign in Washington
19 Sep 2024
In the wake of the October 7 Hamas attacks, a committed group of advocates, spearheaded by Israeli couple Matan Sivek and Bar Ben-Yaakov, is working tireless...
19 Sep 2024
Forward
Get ready for an extraordinary example of Netanyahu's wanton corruption
18 Sep 2024
Dan Perry critiques Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for using international trips to extend his stays at luxurious hotels at taxpayer expense, citi...
18 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
Hey United Nations, keep Israel out of your mouth.
18 Sep 2024
The article discusses the United Nations' recurring criticism and perceived bias against Israel, particularly in light of recent events surrounding the Israe...
18 Sep 2024
Forward
Analysis: In twin speeches, expect Trump to present himself as Jews' secular savior
18 Sep 2024
Former President Donald Trump plans to present himself as a "secular savior" for the Jewish people during two key speeches in Washington, D.C., aiming to con...
18 Sep 2024
Forward
Pager attack is latest — and largest — in Israel’s long history of deadly covert ops
18 Sep 2024
The recent pager attacks in Lebanon, which caused numerous casualties and are attributed to Israel's covert operations, signify one of the largest high-tech ...
18 Sep 2024
Moment
JPVP Roundup | Is the Roller Coaster Rider Nearing an End
18 Sep 2024
In this opinion roundup from Moment, contributors express varied perspectives on the political landscape as the next U.S. presidential election approaches. C...
18 Sep 2024
Forward
What's your candidate's position on Israel? Depends what demographic you're in
18 Sep 2024
Political campaigns in the U.S. increasingly leverage sophisticated data targeting to tailor their messaging on contentious issues like Israel to specific de...
18 Sep 2024
JTA
14 dead, 450 injured in Lebanon on second day of pager attacks
18 Sep 2024
A series of explosions in Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of 14 people and injuries to 450, predominantly affecting Hezbollah operatives. These incidents...
18 Sep 2024
Forward
Potential Trump visit to iconic Gottlieb’s deli has Hasidic world aflutter
18 Sep 2024
The potential visit of Donald Trump, or his running mate JD Vance, to Gottliebs deli in Williamsburg has stirred excitement and speculation within the Hasidi...
18 Sep 2024
Between The Lines
How To Evaluate Media Coverage Of This War
18 Sep 2024
Gary Rosenblatt critiques the pervasive lack of context and bias in media coverage of the Israel-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing the need for accurate and ...
18 Sep 2024
Forward
Did a hit espionage thriller predict the Hezbollah pager attack?
18 Sep 2024
The popular espionage series Tehran may have eerily foreshadowed real-life events with its storyline featuring a phone-triggered explosion to eliminate a tar...
18 Sep 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel in Turmoil – And Now Lebanon
18 Sep 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi engage in a robust debate about Israel's recent surprise attack in Lebanon, evaluating the long-term implications for ...
18 Sep 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel in Turmoil – And Now Lebanon
18 Sep 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the implications of a surprise Mossad operation in Lebanon that targeted Hezbollah operatives using explosives...
18 Sep 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel in Turmoil – And Now Lebanon
18 Sep 2024
The episode discusses the ramifications of Israel's recent covert operation in Lebanon, involving Mossad-planted explosives, and debates if Israel is prepare...
18 Sep 2024
Moment
Opinion | How Long Does a War Take?
18 Sep 2024
Reflecting on the often unpredictable duration of conflicts, Shmuel Rosner discusses the challenges Israel faces one year after its latest war began on Octob...
18 Sep 2024
Moment
Opinion | How Long Does a War Take?
18 Sep 2024
Reflecting on the ongoing conflict Israel faces, particularly in Gaza, Shmuel Rosner explores the multifaceted timeline of wars, how they evolve, and the sob...
18 Sep 2024
Unpacked
Is Israel Actually a Democracy? | Unpacked
18 Sep 2024
Israeli democracy is a unique construct, characterized by its lack of a formal constitution, intricate political coalition-making, and cultural diversity, wh...
18 Sep 2024
Moment
Opinion | I’m Done With Concessions
18 Sep 2024
Naomi Ragen, an Israeli novelist, reflects on her disillusionment with political concessions made by Israel over the decades. She recounts her journey from o...
18 Sep 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Some Good News from Israel
18 Sep 2024
A unique military operation by Israel in Lebanon has drawn attention for its innovative approach and international reactions. By remotely detonating thousand...
18 Sep 2024
Moment
Opinion | How We in Israel See Your Election
18 Sep 2024
Fania Oz-Salzberger, an Israeli essayist, delves into Israeli perspectives on the U.S. presidential election, highlighting the significant support for Donald...
18 Sep 2024
Moment
Opinion | Yehuda Kurtzer On The New Jewish Divide
18 Sep 2024
Yehuda Kurtzer, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, discusses the increasing polarization within the American Jewish community, particularly around th...
18 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
An Israeli director debuts with a film shot in a kibbutz ravaged by October 7
18 Sep 2024
Keren Nechmad's debut film, 'Kissufim,' finds itself enshrouded with the tragic events that befell the kibbutz where it was shot. Initially planned as a comi...
18 Sep 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Paging Hezbollah!
18 Sep 2024
The podcast discusses a successful Israeli attack on Hezbollah operatives, highlighting Israel's extraordinary military capabilities. It also provides analys...
18 Sep 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Paging Hezbollah!
18 Sep 2024
The podcast episode features a discussion with Jonah Goldberg on the surgical Israeli attack on Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, its strategic implications, ...
18 Sep 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Paging Hezbollah!
18 Sep 2024
The episode examines an alleged Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah operatives by remotely dismantling their communications devices, prompting discussions ...
18 Sep 2024
The Beinart Notebook
My New Book
18 Sep 2024
Peter Beinart introduces his forthcoming book, "BEING JEWISH AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF GAZA," aiming to provoke a critical reflection within the Jewish commun...
18 Sep 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Hezbollah sides with oppressors. It is fighting for an unjust cause.
18 Sep 2024
Rawan Osman, a peace activist with Syrian-Lebanese roots, discusses the shifting perception of Hezbollah, which was once seen by many as a force championing ...
18 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Letters to the Editor, September 20 2024
18 Sep 2024
This collection of letters to the editor features a variety of perspectives on Israeli politics, antisemitism, and issues of historical remembrance. Lorin Be...
18 Sep 2024
Jewdicious
Facing Facebook In Times of War
18 Sep 2024
In her reflective piece, Dr. Pamela Peled expresses her complex relationship with Facebook during the ongoing war in Israel. Although not a fan of the platfo...
18 Sep 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
This professor says when he first started to proudly call himself a Zionist
18 Sep 2024
Professor Shai Davidai discusses his personal journey towards embracing Zionism, highlighting the moment when he first began to proudly identify as a Zionist...
18 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
This blatant discrimination against Jews is a red flag about the state of American society
18 Sep 2024
The rise in open discrimination against Jews in the United States signals a troubling shift in societal attitudes since October 7. Once careful to distinguis...
18 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
International donors are complicit in Hamas’ presence in Gaza – and key to its demise
18 Sep 2024
Seth J. Frantzman argues that Hamas's deep infiltration of civilian institutions in Gaza and the international community's reluctance to confront this issue ...
18 Sep 2024
JTA
In contentious Senate hearing, divisions over how to fight antisemitism come to the fore
18 Sep 2024
A U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing exposed deep divisions between Republicans and Democrats on how to combat antisemitism, highlighting broader tensio...
18 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
A Movement for the Jewish State's Destruction
18 Sep 2024
Pat Johnson argues that Western progressives have betrayed their values by aligning with Palestinian movements aiming for Israel's destruction rather than se...
18 Sep 2024
Ami
Assessing the 2024 Presidential Campaign // A conversation with senior Trump campaign adviser Jason Miller
18 Sep 2024
In a conversation with Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter, Jason Miller, a senior adviser to the Trump presidential campaign, reflects on the challenges and dynamics...
18 Sep 2024
Ami
Ugly Fringes // Both parties have their problem children
18 Sep 2024
Avi Shafran addresses the outrage across the political spectrum triggered by Tucker Carlson's interview with Darryl Cooper, a controversial figure known for ...
18 Sep 2024
Moment
Deborah Pardes: I’m Not a One Issue Voter
18 Sep 2024
Deborah Pardes, a politically active unaffiliated Jewish voter in Los Angeles, shares her nuanced perspectives on the upcoming 2024 election, highlighting he...
18 Sep 2024
Moment
Jaclyn Best: Will Kamala Change Policy on Israel?
17 Sep 2024
Jaclyn Best, a 32-year-old synagogue administrator from Boulder, Colorado, shares her perspectives on Kamala Harris's potential presidency in terms of U.S. p...
17 Sep 2024
Moment
Josh Mandelbaum: Trump’s Negativity
17 Sep 2024
Josh Mandelbaum, a Democratic city councilmember and environmental attorney in Des Moines, shares his political perspectives in an interview for Moment Magaz...
17 Sep 2024
Moment
Abby Schachter: A Foreign Policy Election
17 Sep 2024
Abby Schachter, a Republican Orthodox Jew from Pittsburgh, shares her perspective on the 2024 U.S. presidential election in an interview with Moment Magazine...
17 Sep 2024
Forward
Jews are commanded to love the convert. What about the immigrant?
17 Sep 2024
Rabbi Avi Shafran reflects on the Jewish imperative to love the convert and its implications for the treatment of immigrants, critiquing American xenophobia....
17 Sep 2024
JTA
Donald Trump again targets Kamala Harris in his latest initiative against antisemitism
17 Sep 2024
Donald Trump's recent emphasis on antisemitism targets Kamala Harris, claiming she enables threats against Jews. In collaboration with Miriam Adelson, Trump ...
17 Sep 2024