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This week's episode covers three main topics: the antisemitic attack on a synagogue in Halle, Germany, discussed with AJC Berlin Acting Director Remko Leemhu...

In a discussion led by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Jeremy Benstein, the trio explores the impact of Hebrew language on global Jewish unity, the po...

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, a revered figure in Mizrahi Jewry, was not just a political symbol but a father and leader to his followers. Known for his Talmudic knowl...

The article discusses the recent events in the Middle East, focusing on the attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities and the subsequent implications for Israe...

Elizabeth Tsurkov, a rare Israeli visitor to Syria during the war, conducted extensive interviews with various groups like Kurdish fighters, ISIS supporters,...

The author reflects on the significance of family meals during the High Holidays and the impact of reduced refugee entrance to America under President Trump,...

Ukrainian President Zelensky is currently entangled in American politics due to his phone call with President Trump being a focal point of the ongoing impeac...

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, is facing a challenging time with legal issues, pre-indictment hearings, and political setbacks despite being gi...

This episode of Israel Policy Pod delves into the mounting legal and political challenges faced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite being g...

The article criticizes efforts to humanize Palestinians as racist, arguing that such attempts reinforce stereotypes and harmful perceptions. The author highl...

In "The President, the Prime Minister & the General Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss topics including the actions of Is...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron delve into various Israeli political aspects in their discussion. They tackle President Reuven Rivlin's ...

Gyrgy Konrd, a well-known Hungarian novelist and political dissident, captivated readers with his unique storytelling that delved into the grim realities of ...

The British Pakistani novelist Kamila Shamsie was awarded the Nelly Sachs Prize by the city of Dortmund, only to have it rescinded due to her involvement in ...

Joseph Cedar, the creator of HBO's "Our Boys," discussed translating the events of the summer of 2014 into television and the critical reception the show has...

In a podcast following the Israeli elections, hosts analyze the Joint List's surprising endorsement of Benny Gantz for prime minister, Avigdor Liberman's unp...

In the aftermath of the Israeli elections, the hosts analyze the Joint List's recommendation of Benny Gantz for prime minister and the strategic maneuvers by...

The article discusses the case of Omar Shakir, the Israel-Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch, who faces deportation by the Israeli government due to hi...

Noah finds comfort in reminiscing with the members of Liquid Plumr, a band from Shuafat refugee camp, amid election uncertainty. The band discusses Zionism, ...

Noah, filled with anxiety over the elections, finds comfort with Liquid Plumr, a garage band from Shuafat refugee camp that marked his transition to adulthoo...

The text discusses the challenges faced by liberal thinkers and educators in navigating the increasingly restrictive and intolerant attitudes prevalent on co...

In "Self-Portrait in Black and White: Unlearning Race," Thomas Chatterton Williams reflects on his personal journey as a black man who discovers he has fathe...

The U.S. Education Department has urged Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to revise their Middle East Studies program, citi...

Known as a legal shark and a remorseless political fixer, Roy Cohn was infamous for his Machiavellian tactics that shaped American politics and law. His care...

In a recent episode, the Israeli election results were analyzed following the country's second national election in five months due to Prime Minister Benjami...

The text discusses the implications of Iran's recent strikes on Saudi Arabia relating to their nuclear ambitions and the complexities of US foreign policy in...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the recent Israeli elections in their podcast, exploring the paradoxical nature of the results t...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron analyze the recent Israeli elections in their podcast, considering the ambiguous results and the challen...

The podcast episode delves into the intricacies of Israel's second 2019 election results, highlighting that while there was no clear winner, Prime Minister N...

In a post-election analysis following Israel's second election of 2019, hosts Evan Gottesman, Eli Kowaz, and Margaux Nijkerk discuss the Knesset contest resu...

The text discusses a video that appears to showcase traditional Mizrahi tunes for penitential prayers but is actually a political advertisement for the Shas ...

Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered a powerful speech at Washington Square, referencing the historic Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire of 1911 to highlight the...

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson attempted to blow a shofar during a visit to northern England but failed to produce a sound. The shofar, a traditional J...

The book "The Gray Lady and the Jewish State" discusses the New York Times' controversial editorial decisions regarding Israel and Zionism, particularly high...

This episode covers the major political developments leading up to the Israeli elections, featuring insights from former Knesset member Ksenia Svetlova. Key ...

Israeli citizens are gearing up for an unusual second national election within a year. Representatives from diverse political viewpoints – Oded Revivi from t...

In a recent podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron delved into various significant topics in Israel. They debated Prime Minist...

In a recent podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron delve into a range of pressing issues in Israeli society. They explore the ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to annex the Jordan Valley in the West Bank, along with other settlements, should he win the upcoming e...

In this episode, the hosts discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's promise to annex the Jordan Valley if re-elected, exploring the timing of this...

The article discusses Bernie Sanders' Jewish identity and his reluctance to emphasize it in his political career, despite growing pressure to do so. It highl...

The overthrow of Communism and the end of the Cold War were marked by various significant events across Eastern Europe. The collapse of the Berlin Wall on No...

British Labour Party MP John Mann has resigned from Parliament in protest against Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's inadequate response to antisemitism within th...

Bari Weiss, a New York Times editor from Pittsburgh, was prompted to write "How to Fight Anti-Semitism" after the deadly shooting at the Tree of Life synagog...

Israel discovered a replica of North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear reactor being built in eastern Syria in 2007, prompting concerns about the spread of weapons ex...

AJC CEO David Harris and Times of Israel Founding Editor David Horovitz recently discussed the importance of their new partnership between AJC and TOI, and a...

With the Israeli elections approaching, the hosts discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu's push for annexation, the Trump administration's support for him, and Ben...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the Israeli election context, focusing on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's annexation agenda and the influence of U.S. ...

Before the elections, Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Judy Maltz from Haaretz explore why one might vote for the left-leaning parties in Israel. They delve in...

In preparation for upcoming elections, a discussion is held by Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Judy Maltz from Haaretz about reasons one might vote for partie...