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Simone Zelitch explores the alarming parallels between Philip Roth's 2004 novel, "The Plot Against America," and the rise of Donald Trump in the political ar...

Israel, currently facing no immediate strategic threats, features a play adapted from David Grossman's novel "To the End of the Land," a pessimistic take on ...

Dr. Tamir Libel discusses the concept of "strategic culture" and its impact on policy-making in national security, both in Israel and globally, with host Gil...

In this discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah cover the topics of Brexit and its implications on Israeli politics, the differing perspectives of secular and rel...

The BDS movement's celebrated victory over the security giant G4S turned out to be a significant defeat due to new anti-boycott laws in several U.S. states. ...

Anatoly Shcharansky, a Soviet mathematician, married Natalia Stieglitz (later Avital) on July 4, 1974, before she left for Israel. Shcharansky's efforts to l...

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has passed the Combating BDS Act of 2016, a measure allowing state and local governments to divest public funds from...

Prof. Csaba Nikolenyi of Concordia University and the Azrieli Institute of Israel Studies discusses with host Gilad Halpern the impact of party swapping on I...

Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet discusses the historical significance of Louis D. Brandeis, the first Jewish nominee to the Supreme Court in 1916. Despit...

Spain and Portugal have recently passed laws inviting Sephardi Jews to seek citizenship if they can prove their ancestral ties to those expelled at the end o...

In two new works of Jewish political theory by David Novak and Chaim Gans, the foundation of Zionism is under scrutiny, with Novak arguing for a theological ...

In this episode of "The Terrorists in Tel Aviv? A pleasure! Edition," Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the aftermath of the terrorist attacks at Sarona Market ...

In episode 45 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss public swimming pool issues in Brooklyn and a Jewish man's unconventional sperm donation program. They are joi...

Moshe Yaalon, former Defense Minister of Israel, has declared his intention to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the country's top position in ...

Three main topics are discussed in this edition. The first is the peculiar peace retreat in Paris involving absence of Israelis and Palestinians, alongside t...

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order targeting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement, requiring state agencies to divest ...

The discussion in "The Other F-Word" Edition focuses on three key topics: BTselem's decision to stop reporting IDF crimes due to perceived inaction, the left...

Prof. Haim Yacobi discusses his book "Israel and Africa: A Genealogy of Moral Geography" with host Gilad Halpern, exploring how Israel's historical connectio...

The podcast episode titled "Donald Trump & the Jewish Question" delves into various topics including the emergence of right-wing Israeli democrats, Trump's i...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the conversation delves into the '90s nostalgia with topics including the Intifada at UC Irvine, the character Andrea Zuckerma...

The documentary "The Ballad of Huma and Bad, Bad Anthony Weiner" follows the downfall of former Congressman Anthony Weiner, known for his sexting scandals, a...

The appointment of Avigdor Lieberman as Israel's Defense Minister in 2016 signaled significant shifts in Israeli politics and international relations. Known ...

In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah cover the Israeli political landscape, including Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition expansion that excludes Herzog ...

This episode of Unorthodox, recorded live at the American Hebrew Academy in Greensboro, NC, features former North Carolina State Senator Marshall Rauch discu...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into an eclectic mix of topics, including the cultural allure of Manischewitz wine, the appointment of a Jewish actor as Ha...

This episode of Unorthodox features Rosie Schaap, Drink columnist for the New York Times Magazine, discussing the significance of bars beyond drinking and es...

The text discusses the founding of the Moscow Helsinki Group, a human rights organization, on its 40th anniversary. The group was established to monitor the ...

The article discusses how Donald Trump gained popularity among white supremacists due to his statements and policies perceived as racist, such as banning Mus...

Yom Haatzmaut is a day to reflect on Israel's independence and its adherence to the values laid out by David Ben-Gurion. To celebrate the occasion, Guy Sharr...

In the "OUR Killer?" edition, Gilad Halpern, Naomi Zeveloff, and Noah explore the Israeli support for a soldier who shot a Palestinian stabber, question if l...

Amid Israel's involvement in the Azeri-Armenian conflict over Ngorno-Karabakh, it maintains a strategic balance, considering its alliance with Azerbaijan for...

Dr. Nir Arielli discusses the intriguing life of his great aunt, Leah Trachtman-Palchan, who was a Communist activist deported from British-ruled Palestine t...

In this segment, Allison, Don, and Noah delve into three main topics - the motivation behind Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions, arguing tha...

George R.R. Martin, famous for his 'Game of Thrones' series, envisioned a prophetic alternate history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his 1980s sci-fi...

Yaakov Katz, a former aide to Naftali Bennett, has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, succeeding Steven Linde. Katz, who former...

Participants at the U.S. Universities Debating Championship were presented with a motion asking to justify violence by Palestinians against Israeli civilians...

In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the Israeli Supreme Court's controversial decisions sparking debates about democracy, the decline of the anti...

This piece discusses various topics, including the controversial view of some Israelis who consider a combat medic shooting an injured Palestinian terrorist ...

Sinai, a region between Israel and mainland Egypt, has become a chaotic space, with tribal societies, criminal elements, and jihadist groups like Wilayat Sin...

Benjamin Disraeli, a prominent British prime minister, had a lasting impact on British politics and conservative ideology even after his death. He was associ...

Padraig O'Malley, a professor specializing in peace and reconciliation, explores with host Gilad Halpern the demise of the two-state solution for the Israeli...

In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah address the unique state of the Israeli government, which appears both unstable and stable. They also explore the cas...

Eyal Zisser reflects on the collapse of the Arab nation-state system, using the civil war in Syria as a case study. Highlighting the disintegration of Syria ...

In this episode of the Tel Aviv Review, the hosts delve into three significant topics. Firstly, they discuss a troubling finding from the Pew Research Center...

The text discusses the author's desire for escapism from the current political and cultural climate, highlighting feelings of dismay and frustration with the...

A new ad by the Our Principles PAC criticizes Donald Trump for his sexist and derogatory comments about women, describing them as unacceptable for a politica...

During a campaign rally in West Palm Beach, Marco Rubio emphasized the historical and strategic importance of Israel as a homeland for Jews post-Holocaust, a...

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, founders of Ben and Jerry's, have shown their support for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders by creating a new ice cream f...

The discussion revolves around several important topics starting with the potential influence of Facebook on the increase in stabbings among Palestinian teen...

In Genius Bar Episode 32 of Unorthodox, the discussion touches on Israeli settlers and Palestinians collaborating in cannabis cultivation. Author Eric Weiner...