Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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300 - with Matti Friedman
2 Aug 2024
Matti Friedman joins Yonit and Jonathan to discuss the tension within Israeli society following assassinations in Iran and Hezbollah's leadership, as well as...
2 Aug 2024
Tablet
The Sabaya
2 Aug 2024
The text discusses the term "sabaya" used by both Islamic State militants against Yazidi women and Hamas militants against Israeli female soldiers, highlight...
2 Aug 2024
Forward
As Evan Gershkovich returns home, another Jewish prisoner's captivity reaches 500 days
1 Aug 2024
The article discusses the emotional struggle of Emma Tsurkov, sister of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Jewish academic abducted by an Iraqi paramilitary group 500 days...
1 Aug 2024
Between The Lines
Mission Accomplished, Four Decades And Countless Deaths Later
1 Aug 2024
Fuad Shakr, the second in command of Hezbollah, was recently targeted and killed by an Israeli missile in Beirut. Shakr was responsible for numerous terror a...
1 Aug 2024
People of the Pod
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What the Unprecedented Assassinations of Terror Leaders Means for Israel and the Middle East
1 Aug 2024
In recent events, two major terrorist leaders, Hamas' Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah's Fuad Shukr, were assassinated, impacting Israel and the Middle East. Han...
1 Aug 2024
JTA
Harris veepstakes watch: Tim Walz’s record on Israel, Holocaust education and antisemitism
1 Aug 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has emerged as a potential vice-presidential pick for Kamala Harris due to his criticism of Republicans, while another contender,...
1 Aug 2024
JTA
Will Josh Shapiro be Kamala Harris’ VP? Speculation mounts ahead of Philadelphia rally
1 Aug 2024
Speculation is mounting that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, may be selected as Kamala Harris' running mate, with a decision expected befo...
1 Aug 2024
Forward
Israel just killed two of its longtime ememies, but will it matter?
1 Aug 2024
Israel recently conducted targeted assassinations of high-ranking Hamas and Hezbollah officials, part of a longstanding strategy signaling that any attack on...
1 Aug 2024
Forward
‘Antisemitism is on the ballot’ in St. Louis. What does that mean?
1 Aug 2024
A new nonprofit group called St. Louis Votes is aiming to increase Jewish voter turnout in Missouri's 1st Congressional District by suggesting that antisemit...
1 Aug 2024
JTA
Israel is good at assassinating its enemies. Does it make a difference?
1 Aug 2024
Israel has a history of successfully targeting and assassinating high-level enemies, including Hamas officials, as a means of holding them accountable for at...
1 Aug 2024
Forward
Why Josh Shapiro would help Kamala Harris win over the most voters
1 Aug 2024
Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, exemplifies his Jewish identity by openly acknowledging it and confronting antisemitism, notably after an attack ...
1 Aug 2024
Forward
Trump falsely claims Chuck Schumer is a ‘proud member of Hamas’
1 Aug 2024
Former President Trump falsely accused Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a prominent Jewish figure, of being a proud member of Hamas during a campaign ra...
1 Aug 2024
Jewish Currents
(How) Should We Vote? - An investigation through Jewish text on the ethics of choosing the “lesser of two evils.”
1 Aug 2024
The discussion revolves around the ethical dilemma of choosing between political candidates seen as destroyers. One participant draws parallels to Jewish tex...
1 Aug 2024
JTA
Evan Gershkovich, American Jewish journalist jailed in Russia, is freed in prisoner exchange
1 Aug 2024
American Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was imprisoned in Russia on espionage charges, has been released in a large prisoner exchange involving seve...
1 Aug 2024
Forward
Who is Vladimir Kara-Murza, the Russian Jewish dissident released with Evan Gershkovich?
1 Aug 2024
Vladimir Kara-Murza is a Russian Jewish dissident known for his activism against the Kremlin and criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was releas...
1 Aug 2024
The Free Press
Two Assassinations and a Transformed War
1 Aug 2024
In a significant turn of events amidst the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel, Israel conducted precise airstrikes that resulted in the deaths of senior He...
1 Aug 2024
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Prof. Gerald Steinberg: Hypocrisy of human rights groups on Israel
1 Aug 2024
Prof. Gerald Steinberg critiques major human rights organizations like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International for their alleged hypocrisy towards Israe...
1 Aug 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What Was Trump Trying to Say?
1 Aug 2024
Donald Trump sparked controversy during an address to black journalists by making remarks about Kamala Harris's ethnicity. Some speculate whether his comment...
1 Aug 2024
Promised Podcast
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The “Northern Fights” Edition
1 Aug 2024
Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss the potential of Israel going to war with Hezbollah and possibly Iran following Hezbollah's incident in Majdal S...
1 Aug 2024
JTA
‘Wait for harsh punishment’ billboard goes up in Tehran as Khameini reportedly orders attack on Israel
1 Aug 2024
After the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, a billboard featuring Hebrew script in Palestine Square warned of a severe punishment, alle...
1 Aug 2024
Living Lchaim
Israeli Hostage's Shocking Story of Survival & Escape from Gaza
1 Aug 2024
The video features Sapir Cohen sharing her harrowing experience of being kidnapped and held captive in Gaza, including encounters with Hamas leader Yahya Sin...
1 Aug 2024
On the Nose
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Chevruta: Voting
1 Aug 2024
The podcast episode discusses whether leftists should vote for the Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential election, addressing concerns over U.S. suppor...
1 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Israel must punish any soldier guilty of abuse
1 Aug 2024
The text emphasizes the importance of holding individuals in Israel accountable for any abuse, with specific mention of alleged mistreatment of Gazan detaine...
1 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
All together now, from Oxford to Ibiza, globalise the Intifada!
1 Aug 2024
Oxford Action for Palestine (OA4P) has shifted some activities to Ibiza for the summer, focusing on political education and coalition-building. This move, th...
1 Aug 2024
Forward
In new book, historian describes the lessons learned — and ignored — from Hitler’s rise
1 Aug 2024
In his book "Takeover: Hitler's Final Rise to Power," historian Timothy Ryback examines how Adolf Hitler ascended to power in a functioning democracy despite...
1 Aug 2024
Forward
Israel's assassination of Ismail Haniyeh was a blow to Hamas — and who else?
1 Aug 2024
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, a top leader of Hamas, by Israel in Iran has complex implications. While Israel sees it as a significant achievement in ...
1 Aug 2024
JTA
Massive prisoner swap with Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, could be underway
1 Aug 2024
A potential large-scale prisoner swap between Russia and the United States may include up to 30 individuals, possibly including Jewish American journalist Ev...
1 Aug 2024
JTA
Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich reportedly being freed as part of mass prisoner swap with Russia
1 Aug 2024
Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich, along with other political prisoners, is reportedly part of a mass prisoner swap between Russia and Western countries, po...
1 Aug 2024
Tablet
The Ottoman American Empire
1 Aug 2024
The text discusses the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's assertion that Israel has lost sovereignty in its northern region due to Hezbollah attacks, i...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir
Publisher's Note
1 Aug 2024
The text discusses the lack of emphasis on faith in American Jewish life, attributing it to the multifaceted nature of Jewish identity and a reluctance to de...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir
The Constitutional Case for Jewish Charter Schools
1 Aug 2024
The article discusses the constitutional argument for implementing Jewish charter schools (JCSs) in America to address challenges facing the Jewish community...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir
The Trust Trap
1 Aug 2024
The text explores the erosion of trust in American institutions, particularly government, due to a crisis of elite legitimacy. It discusses how leaders justi...
1 Aug 2024
JTA
After the assassinations: Does Iran retaliate? Can Hamas fight on? And what about the hostages?
31 Jul 2024
After a series of targeted strikes in the Middle East, including the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah's top military comma...
31 Jul 2024
Future of Jewish
Israel just made it clear that it is ready for all-out war.
31 Jul 2024
Israel has recently demonstrated its readiness for a potential all-out war by carrying out high-profile assassinations, targeting key figures in Hezbollah an...
31 Jul 2024
Israel Policy Pod
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Haniyeh, Hezbollah, and the Hostages
31 Jul 2024
Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor Neri Zilber, along with experts Michael Koplow and Shira Efron, discuss the recent targeted assassinations of Hamas leader...
31 Jul 2024
Israel Policy Pod
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Haniyeh, Hezbollah, and the Hostages
31 Jul 2024
Israeli targeted assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders have heightened tensions in the region, raising the possibility of Iranian and Hezbollah retal...
31 Jul 2024
Forward
The Israeli far-right just committed their own Jan. 6
31 Jul 2024
In Israel, recent events involving allegations of rape and torture against Palestinian detainees have led to far-right protests, including the breaching of m...
31 Jul 2024
Moment
What Should We Call the Golan Heights?
31 Jul 2024
Following a Hezbollah rocket attack in the Golan Heights, the international community remains divided over the region's status, with Israel officially annexi...
31 Jul 2024
JTA
7 winners and 6 losers in the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ political leader
31 Jul 2024
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, a top Hamas leader, has led to winners and losers in the complex geopolitical landscape. Among the winners are Israel, p...
31 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is Vance a Neanderthal?
31 Jul 2024
J.D. Vance's controversial comments about family values, specifically targeting childless Democratic leaders, have sparked debates about the significance of ...
31 Jul 2024
The Free Press
The Veep’s Veepstakes
31 Jul 2024
The article discusses potential white male candidates for Kamala Harris' vice-presidential pick, focusing on Senator Mark Kelly, Governor Josh Shapiro, and G...
31 Jul 2024
Forward
Ismail Haniyeh killing a big gamble — but one that could spark an endgame
31 Jul 2024
The assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel, following the killing of a top Hezbollah military leader, Fuad Shukr, poses risks of re...
31 Jul 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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See Ya, Haniyeh!
31 Jul 2024
Israel conducted simultaneous operations to eliminate Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Lebanon and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. The text speculates ...
31 Jul 2024
Forward
Two big questions after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh
31 Jul 2024
The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh raises questions about whether it will lead to peace or further conflict in the region, as well as what it m...
31 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Building a civic engagement ladder
31 Jul 2024
Repair the World and A More Perfect Union are collaborating to promote civic engagement within the Jewish community through initiatives like the Democracy Ba...
31 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
For the BBC, Ismail Haniyeh was ‘moderate and pragmatic’, for the rest of us he was a monster
31 Jul 2024
The article criticizes the BBC's characterization of Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, as moderate and pragmatic despite his involvement with a genocidal ...
31 Jul 2024
Future of Jewish
This U.S. election could be uniquely bad for Israel.
31 Jul 2024
The essay discusses the potential impacts of the U.S. presidential election on Israel and American Jews. It highlights concerns regarding Vice President Kama...
31 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Civil war in Israel is not unthinkable
31 Jul 2024
Amid Israel's war with Hamas and Hezbollah, internal conflicts at the Sde Teiman IDF base highlight organizational failures, leading to the abuse of detainee...
31 Jul 2024
The Free Press
White Dudes for Kamala. What Biden Can Do for Venezuela. Israel’s Hit on Haniyeh.
31 Jul 2024
The text discusses various topics, including reactions to the situation in Venezuela, particularly from some factions of the American left who support Nicolá...
31 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
What does Israel’s strike against Hezbollah in Beirut mean for its citizens?
31 Jul 2024
Israel's targeted strike against Hezbollah's chief of staff in Beirut, Fuad Shukr, signifies a strategic setback for the terrorist organization, showcasing I...
31 Jul 2024