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Dr. Hagai Boas, from the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, addresses the topic of bioethics and biopolitics in Israel in a co-edited volume titled "Bioethics and...

Dr. Hagai Boas of the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute delves into the topic of bioethics and biopolitics in Israel in a co-edited volume. This work explores soc...

Micah Goodman, a prominent figure associated with the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, delves into the contentious topic of whether Israel should stay ...

In a discussion featuring Policy Director Michael Koplow, predictions for 2019 include the likelihood of Trump revealing his "ultimate deal" and whether Neta...

In this predictions episode, Eli Koaz and Michael Koplow discuss potential developments in Israeli politics and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for 2019, ex...

In 1919, Zionist leader Chaim Weizmann met with Emir Faisal, a key figure in the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire, leading to an agreement where Arabs ...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss various important topics such as Israels reaction to yellow-vest protests, the differing views o...

In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the significance of recent yellow-vest protests in Israel, the divide between l...

In "A Deadly Legacy: German Jews and the Great War," Tim Grady explores the complex role of German Jews during World War I. Highlighting how more than 12,000...

In "Winter in the Promised Land," the narrator describes the contrast between the luxurious comfort of the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Jerusalem and the tense a...

Paul Berman's essay in Tablet Magazine addresses concerns about the direction of the American left, focusing on the rise of charismatic female figures within...

Rafi Eis discusses the resurgence of nationalism worldwide and its relevance to Jews and Torah, focusing on Yoram Hazony's book "The Virtue of Nationalism" a...

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights recently released its survey on hate crimes against Jews in the EU, revealing concerning results that highli...

Internal documents obtained by the Forward reveal that the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) staff expressed concerns in a 2016 memo that anti-BDS legislation t...

"Jules Feiffer's American Follies" is a graphic novel that takes a satirical approach to examining American history, culture, and politics. Feiffer, known fo...

In this episode of Israel Policy Pod, Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the surge of violence in the West Bank, highlighting the complexities and dangers ...

Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the increase in West Bank terror incidents and how it signifies a growing likelihood of a one-state reality. This trend ...

In "Manufacturing Falsehoods," journalist Ben-Dror Yemini refutes false allegations against Israel made by NGOs, academics, and the media, aiming to correct ...

Airbnb's decision to remove listings in Israeli West Bank settlements has led to the emergence of OlehStay, a new home-renting platform catering to this mark...

The Israeli 2018 Democracy Index reveals a divided perspective on the state of democracy in Israel, with half the population believing it is in danger while ...

The 2018 Democracy Index in Israel highlights contrasting views on the state of democracy in the country, with half the population feeling it is under threat...

Hezbollah tunnels discovered under a Galilee farmers apple orchard in Metula have raised security concerns as they could have been used by Hezbollah fighters...

Ilan Goldenberg from the Center for a New American Security and the Brookings Institution released a report titled "Ending Gaza's Perpetual Crisis: A New U.S...

Qatar hired lobbyists to improve its image among American Jews, with new details revealing the lobbyists were paid far more than previously known, particular...

The opinion piece discusses the phrase "from the river to the sea" in the context of Palestinian aspirations for a free Palestine, shedding light on its hist...

The Senate is expected to pass a resolution urging the U.S. to end activities related to the Yemen war, which would impact the U.S.'s relationship with Saudi...

George H.W. Bush, the 41st U.S. president, died at 94, leaving behind a complex legacy with the Jewish community. Despite strained relations during his presi...

"Jules Feiffer's American Follies" is an exploration of the political and cultural landscape of the United States through the satirical lens of cartoonist an...

In a discussion by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman, several topics were covered. They debated Airbnb's decision to remove Jewish settler...

The article discusses the misconception that biblical prophets took specific political stands, and argues that prophets like Moses were unique in their direc...

Rabbis discussing politics in sermons is a topic of debate among scholars. Some argue that rabbis should approach political topics cautiously and humbly, spe...

This episode of "Israel Policy Pod" explores the durability of Israel's coalition government, Netanyahu's diplomatic ventures with Muslim-majority countries,...

In a recent discussion, analysts Eli Kowaz and Evan Gottesman explored the challenges facing Israel's coalition government with a narrow majority, Benjamin N...

Historian Gil Troy has published an expanded version of Arthur Hertzberg's renowned anthology on Zionist thought, titled "The Zionist Ideas: Visions for the ...

Gil Troy responds to Allan Arkush's review of his book "The Zionist Ideas," emphasizing the mischaracterization of his interpretation of Theodor Herzl's Zion...

The text discusses the contrasting socialist visions of Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn, noting their differences in ideological background and political go...

Harvey Milk, San Francisco's outspoken Jewish politician, was assassinated in 1978 by Supervisor Dan White, leading to significant ramifications for the city...

Dr. Seth Anziska discusses his book "Preventing Palestine: A Political History from Camp David to Oslo" in which he examines the unachieved statehood of Pale...

Dr. Seth Anziska, known for his work in Jewish-Muslim relations, delves into the genealogy of unachieved Palestinian statehood in his book "Preventing Palest...

Yale professor Eliyahu Stern challenges the common prediction of Orthodox Judaism dominating American Jewish life, questioning the sustainability of Orthodox...

In discussions on the American left, two books by Richard Rorty and Michael Walzer stand out, offering critical insights. Rorty's "Achieving Our Country" gai...

In a podcast titled "The Sometimes They'll Give a War and Nobody Will Come Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss Prime Minis...

In a discussion by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman, they touch on three main topics: PM Netanyahu's role in preventing war in Gaza, tens...

A recent study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies revealed that the number of Sunni Islamic militants worldwide has nearly quadrupled sinc...

George Deek, a 34-year-old Arab Christian and former Fulbright fellow, has been appointed as Israel's first Arab Christian ambassador, set to represent the c...

In her book "War of Return," former Member of Knesset Einat Wilf emphasizes that acknowledging Palestinian refugees' lack of right to return to their pre-194...

Einat Wilf, a former Member of Knesset, emphasizes in her book "War of Return" the importance of recognizing that Palestinian refugees, as traditionally defi...

In "Advocacy of the Faithful: A View from Washington, DC," Nathan J. Diament discusses the Orthodox Union's approach to political advocacy, focusing on a cas...

George Soros, a Hungarian-born financier and philanthropist, has long been involved in supporting pro-democracy movements, human rights causes, and liberal v...

Israel recently faced a severe rocket attack from Hamas, the most intense since 2014, with over 450 rockets hitting southern cities, resulting in deaths and ...