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Forward Trump’s Evangelical Guru Says President Has Big ‘Faith Agenda’ Plans For 2018 9 Jan 2018
Paula White, a prominent megachurch pastor and one of President Trump's spiritual advisers, announced a series of planned faith initiatives from Trump's evan...
9 Jan 2018
Tablet Henry Louis Gates Jr. Brilliantly Anticipated Today’s Illiberal Movement to Ban Hate Speech 9 Jan 2018
In 1993, Henry Louis Gates Jr. critiqued the rising movement to ban hate speech, pointing out a contradiction in its premise that hate speech was structurall...
9 Jan 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Actually Existing Populism: Anti-Immigration Rhetoric and the Assault on Liberal Democracy 8 Jan 2018
Sasha Polakow-Suransky discusses his book "Go Back to Where You Came From: The Backlash Against Immigration and the Fate of Western Democracy" which examines...
8 Jan 2018
Jewish Review of Books 100 Years of Solicitude: Commemorating Balfour 7 Jan 2018
The text discusses the commemoration of the Balfour Declaration's centenary, outlining British Prime Minister Theresa May's affirmation of support for Israel...
7 Jan 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The "Likud's Settlement-Schizoid New Year's Resolutions” Edition 4 Jan 2018
In a discussion led by journalists Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Miriam Herschlag, they explore the Likud party's conflicting statements on settleme...
4 Jan 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The "Likud's Settlement-Schizoid New Year's Resolutions” Edition 4 Jan 2018
In a podcast discussion by Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Miriam Herschlag, they explore significant topics, including Likud's contradictory statemen...
4 Jan 2018
Forward Opinion | How I Came Face To Face With Palestinian Nonviolent Resistance 3 Jan 2018
In Jane Eisner's opinion piece, she discusses her experience with Palestinian nonviolent resistance in the West Bank, offering a perspective often overshadow...
3 Jan 2018
Tablet The Ayatollah Empire Is Rotting Away 2 Jan 2018
The article discusses the current state of the Iranian regime and the potential for its collapse. It highlights the economic challenges facing Iran, includin...
2 Jan 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Have a Heart: The Dolphinarium Bombing and a Heart Transplant 29 Dec 2017
"Beat: The True Story of a Bomb and a Heart Transplant" delves into the profound events surrounding the 2001 terror attack at a Tel Aviv nightclub and an ove...
29 Dec 2017
Promised Podcast headphones “The ‘Herem’ of Public Opinion” Edition 28 Dec 2017
In a recent episode, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Haaretz journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer explore various significant topics and share a heartwarming anec...
28 Dec 2017
Promised Podcast headphones “The ‘Herem’ of Public Opinion” Edition 28 Dec 2017
In a recent discussion, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Allison Kaplan Sommer explore three key topics: right-wing participation in protests against Netanyahu...
28 Dec 2017
Tablet The Man Who Made Jewish History in Canada—Twice—and Was Then Forgotten 26 Dec 2017
George Benjamin, a prominent figure in Canadian history, made significant contributions by becoming the first Jew elected to a municipal office in Canada in ...
26 Dec 2017
Tel Aviv Review headphones Greed or Need? Corruption in a Time of Corruption 25 Dec 2017
Ina Kubbe delves into the complex issue of corruption in her discussion on "Corruption and Norms: Why Informal Rules Matter," co-edited with Annika Engelbert...
25 Dec 2017
Tel Aviv Review headphones Justice, Justice He Pursued - In the Hague 22 Dec 2017
Sir Geoffrey Nice, known for prosecuting war criminal Slobodan Milosevic, discusses international justice in his book "Justice for All and How to Achieve It,...
22 Dec 2017
Forward Who Is Sholom Rubashkin, Explained 22 Dec 2017
Sholom Rubashkin was a key figure in a contentious legal battle after being sentenced to 27 years for bank fraud related to his kosher meatpacking business, ...
22 Dec 2017
Forward Why Time’s Trump Cover Is Even More Subversive A Year Later 21 Dec 2017
Jake Romm revisits his interpretation of Time Magazine's 2016 cover featuring Donald Trump, arguing that it remains a significant piece of media subversion. ...
21 Dec 2017
Promised Podcast headphones The “Webbutz?” Edition 21 Dec 2017
In the "The Webbutz? Edition," Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Haaretz journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer discuss Teva's decision to close factories in Israel, ...
21 Dec 2017
Promised Podcast headphones The “Webbutz?” Edition 21 Dec 2017
In this edition of The Webbutz, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Haaretz journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer discuss significant topics including the closure of T...
21 Dec 2017
Israel Policy Pod headphones Arab Acquaintances 18 Dec 2017
Eli Kowaz and Noa Shusterman speak with Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, discussing Israel's evolving ...
18 Dec 2017
Israel Policy Pod headphones Arab Acquaintances 18 Dec 2017
In this episode, Eli Kowaz and Noa Shusterman discuss with Hussein Ibish the evolving relationships between Israel and Arab Gulf states, particularly in the ...
18 Dec 2017
Tel Aviv Review headphones Live in London: Ian Black on One Hundred Years of Conflict 15 Dec 2017
Ian Black, former Middle East editor of The Guardian, discusses his book "Enemies and Neighbors" on the conflict between Arabs and Jews in Palestine and Isra...
15 Dec 2017
Promised Podcast headphones The “Who Killed Hanukkah?” Edition 14 Dec 2017
In a discussion led by Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Haaretz journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer, three main topics were covered: the controversy surrounding a...
14 Dec 2017
Tablet Nikki Haley Backs Off of Controversial Statement About Qatar and Hamas 13 Dec 2017
US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has clarified a controversial statement denying Qatar's financial support for Hamas, after initially indicating otherwise...
13 Dec 2017
Forward Community | There’s No Such Thing As Judeo-Christian Values — Especially Not In The GOP. 12 Dec 2017
The article argues that the term "Judeo-Christian values" is often used by figures like Donald Trump and other GOP members not to reflect Jewish inclusion, b...
12 Dec 2017
Tablet Is Today’s ‘Social Justice’ Jewish? 12 Dec 2017
The discussion addresses the evolving concept of social justice in today's society and its impact on the Jewish community. It highlights a shift from traditi...
12 Dec 2017
Forward Opinion | It’s Time To Admit The First Intifada Was Nonviolent - And Led By Women 9 Dec 2017
The First Intifada, which erupted thirty years ago, is often misrepresented as violent, but a critical reevaluation reveals that it was primarily characteriz...
9 Dec 2017
Promised Podcast headphones The “If I Don't Recogize You, O Jerusalem - Live from Boston” Edition 8 Dec 2017
Noah Efron, Don Futterman, Charlotte Hall, and Josh Weinberg discuss crucial topics live from Boston, including American Jews identifying with Israel despite...
8 Dec 2017
Tel Aviv Review headphones Inclusivity Clauses: Getting Past Stalemate in Peacemaking 8 Dec 2017
Gilead Sher, an attorney and former chief negotiator for Israel, talks about his book Negotiating in Times of Conflict and ways to overcome obstacles in peac...
8 Dec 2017
Israel Policy Pod headphones The Soviet-Israeli War 8 Dec 2017
Dr. Isabella Ginor and Gideon Remez discuss the Soviet Union's military involvement in the 1967-1973 Egyptian-Israeli conflict, drawing parallels to Russia's...
8 Dec 2017
Forward Opinion | I Was An IDF Soldier During The First Intifada. It Changed Me Forever 7 Dec 2017
Ori Weisberg reflects on his service as an Israeli Defense Forces soldier during the First Intifada, sharing how the experience profoundly altered his perspe...
7 Dec 2017
Forward Trump Recognizes Jerusalem As Israel Capital, Pledges To Move Embassy 7 Dec 2017
On December 6, 2017, President Donald Trump declared that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and announced plans to move the U.S...
7 Dec 2017
Tablet Forcefully Opposing Anti-Semitism Must Be a Core Principle of the Movement to Combat White Supremacy 4 Dec 2017
The text emphasizes the need to forcefully oppose anti-Semitism as a core principle in combating white supremacy. It discusses the prevalence of anti-Semitis...
4 Dec 2017
Forward Opinion | Are Orthodox Jews Assimilating To The Christian Right? 3 Dec 2017
The article by Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the increasing cultural and political alignment between Orthodox Jews and the Christian Right in the U.S., particu...
3 Dec 2017
Forward Don’t Blame Ivanka For Cultural Appropriation. Kate Middleton Did The Same Thing. 1 Dec 2017
New York Times editor Vanessa Friedman criticized Ivanka Trump for cultural appropriation in her choice of clothing during a trip to India. Friedman accused ...
1 Dec 2017
Promised Podcast headphones The “Why Oh Why Won’t You Try Me?” Edition 30 Nov 2017
In this episode of Why Oh Why Wont You Try Me? Edition, Noah, Gilad Halpern, and Miriam Herschlag discuss significant topics, including an IDF officer from B...
30 Nov 2017
Promised Podcast headphones The “Why Oh Why Won’t You Try Me?” Edition 30 Nov 2017
Noah, Gilad Halpern, and Miriam Herschlag discuss various topics including an IDF officer wanting to be prosecuted for beating a Palestinian, changes in elec...
30 Nov 2017
Unorthodox headphones Movers and Shakers: Ep. 114 30 Nov 2017
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss various topics such as beauty pageant diplomacy, Gal Gadot's Mossad mix-up, and more. The guest, Noreen Malo...
30 Nov 2017
Unorthodox headphones Movers and Shakers: Ep. 114 30 Nov 2017
This episode of Unorthodox explores the intersection of feminism and anti-Semitism, featuring feminist author Phyllis Chesler discussing the challenges withi...
30 Nov 2017
Tablet Realism and the Kurds 30 Nov 2017
The text discusses how the Kurds have historically been betrayed due to the doctrine of political realism exemplified by Henry Kissinger's actions. Realism p...
30 Nov 2017
Tablet German Protestors Build Replica of Holocaust Memorial Outside Far-Right Politician’s Home 28 Nov 2017
Members of the far-right AfD, including politician Bjoern Hoecke, have expressed disdain for Berlin's Holocaust memorial, suggesting a monument for German vi...
28 Nov 2017
Tablet Is It OK to Be White? 28 Nov 2017
The question "Is it OK to be white?" has been raised in various contexts, sparking debates and controversies. Originating from online forums like 4Chan, the ...
28 Nov 2017
Promised Podcast headphones The “Take From Us Our Tired, Our Poor, Our Huddled Masses Yearning to Breathe Free” Edition 23 Nov 2017
Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Charlotte Halle discuss Israel considering paying African asylum seekers to leave, questioning if this is addressing issues or...
23 Nov 2017
Promised Podcast headphones The “Take From Us Our Tired, Our Poor, Our Huddled Masses Yearning to Breathe Free” Edition 23 Nov 2017
Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Haaretz International Director Charlotte Halle discuss three significant topics in Israel, including the country's contemplati...
23 Nov 2017
Forward Actually, Steve Bannon Is Not An Anti-Semite. He’s Something Worse. 22 Nov 2017
Peter Beinart argues that Steve Bannon, often accused of anti-Semitism, is more culpable for his overt Islamophobia and support of nationalist policies that ...
22 Nov 2017
Forward Should We Give Ayn Rand A Second Chance? Tony Award-Winning Director Says Yes. 22 Nov 2017
Ivo van Hove, a celebrated Belgian director, advocates revisiting Ayn Rand's work, particularly "The Fountainhead," as he prepares to introduce his theatrica...
22 Nov 2017
Tablet Bipartisan Congressional Letter Questions Nikki Haley’s Stance on Hamas 21 Nov 2017
A bipartisan group of eight Congressmen, four Republicans, and four Democrats, sent a letter to UN ambassador Nikki Haley questioning her stance on Hamas aft...
21 Nov 2017
Forward Iran, Iraq Reject Israel’s Offer Of Aid For Earthquake Victims 16 Nov 2017
Israel offered humanitarian aid to Iran and Iraq following a devastating earthquake that resulted in hundreds of casualties, but both countries rejected the ...
16 Nov 2017
Forward How Jailed Palestinians Smuggled Sperm To Their Wives 14 Nov 2017
A recent Al Jazeera documentary explores the phenomenon of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails smuggling semen to their wives in the Gaza Strip, enabling ...
14 Nov 2017
Tel Aviv Review headphones Nakba and Survival: The Anti-Heroes of 1948 10 Nov 2017
In his new book "Nakba and Survival: The Story of the Palestinians who Remained in Haifa and the Galilee, 1948-1956", historian Dr. Adel Manna delves into th...
10 Nov 2017
Tablet France’s Fatal Failure to Stop Mohamed Merah’s Killing Spree 10 Nov 2017
The text explores the complex familial dynamics and radicalization of Mohamed Merah, who was responsible for a killing spree in France in 2012. It highlights...
10 Nov 2017