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Promised Podcast headphones Much a-Jew about nothing 26 Nov 2014
In a conversation with Allison, Don, and Noah, the discussion revolved around the Jewish State bill potentially causing turmoil within the Israeli coalition ...
26 Nov 2014
Jewish Review of Books Warped Fantasies 25 Nov 2014
The text discusses the prevalence of anti-Semitism in modern discourse, particularly in the context of criticisms leveled against Israel. It highlights examp...
25 Nov 2014
Tablet Abbas’ Dangerous War 18 Nov 2014
The article discusses the recent surge of violence in Israel, questioning if it marks the beginning of a third Intifada, potentially orchestrated by Palestin...
18 Nov 2014
Promised Podcast headphones The “What’s Red and Blue got to do with Blue and White?” Edition 5 Nov 2014
In a discussion led by Allison, Don, and Noah, three significant topics are covered: Prime Minister Netanyahu displays open support for American Republicans,...
5 Nov 2014
Promised Podcast headphones The 'Whither Jerusalem?' Edition 29 Oct 2014
The discussion on 'Whither Jerusalem?' addresses the recent violence in Jerusalem and the debate on the potential start of the Third Intifada, proposing the ...
29 Oct 2014
Tel Aviv Review headphones How Israel successfully abolished the trafficking of women 23 Oct 2014
Dr. Nurit Hashimshony-Yaffe, a political scientist, explains in her study how Israel successfully eradicated the trafficking of women. She highlights the cou...
23 Oct 2014
Promised Podcast headphones A tale of two lefties 21 Oct 2014
In a discussion between Allison, Don, and Noah, several topics are touched upon, including the contrasting views of Israeli MKs Zahava Gal-On and Hilik Bar o...
21 Oct 2014
Tel Aviv Review headphones Rise and decline of civilizations: Lessons for the Jewish People 17 Oct 2014
Dr. Salomon Wald, a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, discusses the unique position of the Jewish civilization in relation to the rise and...
17 Oct 2014
Promised Podcast headphones The 'calamari is kosher, right?' edition 15 Oct 2014
In this podcast episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the idea of potentially dividing Israel into smaller, more culturally and ideologically homogenous lo...
15 Oct 2014
Tablet Israeli Expats Living in the U.K. Get Political 15 Oct 2014
Israeli expatriates in the U.K., organized by the new Israeli Forum Task Force, made a political statement by protesting outside the Qatari Embassy in London...
15 Oct 2014
Tablet ISIS and the New Face of Narcoterrorism 6 Oct 2014
The article discusses the evolution of narcoterrorism, from its roots in Latin America with figures like Pablo Escobar, to its impact on Israel through group...
6 Oct 2014
Tablet Brookings Responds to Tablet Piece on Qatar Funding 2 Oct 2014
Brookings Institution, in response to accusations by Lee Smith about Martin Indyk and Qatar funding, clarified that the $14.8 million from Qatar was a pledge...
2 Oct 2014
Promised Podcast headphones Fear and loathing at the UN 30 Sep 2014
Allison, Don, and Noah engage in discussions about various topics including recent speeches by PA President Abbas and Israeli PM Netanyahu at the UN, the rul...
30 Sep 2014
Promised Podcast headphones The death and life of the Left 24 Sep 2014
The article discusses the decline of the Israeli Left, questioning whether its focus on international issues led to its demise instead of addressing domestic...
24 Sep 2014
Promised Podcast headphones You say goodbye, and I say hello 18 Sep 2014
Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the Unit 8200 'refuseniks' exposing Israeli intelligence practices, questioning if they were justified and why there is opposi...
18 Sep 2014
Tablet How Peace Negotiator Martin Indyk Cashed a Big, Fat $14.8 Million Check From Qatar 17 Sep 2014
Martin Indyk, a peace negotiator involved in Israeli-Palestinian relations, received a substantial $14.8 million from Qatar while working at the Brookings In...
17 Sep 2014
Jewish Review of Books Neither Friend nor Enemy: Israel in the EU 16 Sep 2014
An ex-member of the European Parliament reflects on the bias and hostility towards Israel among European political and academic elites. The discussion touche...
16 Sep 2014
Tablet Why Great Palestinian Victories Are Worse Than Defeats 16 Sep 2014
The article discusses how Hamas and Yasser Arafat celebrated what they claimed were victories against Israel, with examples like the 2014 Gaza war and Arafat...
16 Sep 2014
Promised Podcast headphones Acts of conscience, acts of love 11 Sep 2014
In a podcast episode, host Noah Efron interviews IDF reservist Gilad Halpern, a conscientious objector who spent time in military jail for objecting to his c...
11 Sep 2014
Promised Podcast headphones The '988 acres of land' edition 4 Sep 2014
In their discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah address the Israeli government's appropriation of 988 acres of land from Palestinian villages for a new settlemen...
4 Sep 2014
Tablet The Right Hand Washes the Left 3 Sep 2014
The strained relationship between Israel's secular Labor Zionists and the ultra-Orthodox minority has roots dating back to the founding of the state, with th...
3 Sep 2014
Promised Podcast headphones The 'war’s end' edition 28 Aug 2014
In the discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah explore the significance of the recent ceasefire in Israel and how it can be utilized to build a better future amid...
28 Aug 2014
Tablet An Insider’s Guide to the Most Important Story on Earth 26 Aug 2014
The article "An Insiders Guide to the Most Important Story on Earth" critiques the international media's disproportionate focus on Israel and Gaza compared t...
26 Aug 2014
Promised Podcast headphones what now? 21 Aug 2014
Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the potential impact of war on perceptions, examining whether conflict in Gaza influences hawkish viewpoints. They also delve ...
21 Aug 2014
Tablet In Israel, Cooperative Restaurants Put Politics on the Menu 20 Aug 2014
In response to economic discontent and social injustice in Israel, cooperative restaurants like Bar-Kayma in Tel Aviv have emerged as a model for a fair and ...
20 Aug 2014
Forward Better The Enemy You Know — Gaza’s Other Terror Groups 15 Aug 2014
The article discusses the presence of various terrorist groups in Gaza, including Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Popular Resistance Committees, and ji...
15 Aug 2014
Promised Podcast headphones The 'one-and-a-half state' solution 14 Aug 2014
In a discussion on the "one-and-a-half state" solution, the topic of Israel's peace prospects under Netanyahu's leadership and the role of gender in war and ...
14 Aug 2014
Tablet Meet the Kurds, a Historically Oppressed People Who Will Get Their Own State 14 Aug 2014
The article discusses the Kurdish people's historical oppression, their swift territorial gains in Iraq amidst ISIS advances in 2014, and the potential for a...
14 Aug 2014
Forward Hawaii Jewish Sen. Brian Schatz Clings to Lead in Primary 12 Aug 2014
Senator Brian Schatz, Hawaii's Jewish political figure, faced a tense primary contest against Colleen Hanabusa, as results from the Democratic primary were i...
12 Aug 2014
Promised Podcast headphones 'What's the blockade about?' edition 7 Aug 2014
Ilene, Don, and Noah discuss the purpose and impact of Israel's blockade on Gaza, questioning its effectiveness and consequences. They also consider European...
7 Aug 2014
Promised Podcast headphones The way the war ends 31 Jul 2014
The discussion reflects on the ways to end the war in Israel, questioning if Israeli demands for 'demilitarization' could prolong the conflict. It also consi...
31 Jul 2014
Tablet The Jew Who Turned the Left Against Israel 29 Jul 2014
Bruno Kreisky, a prominent Austrian politician of Jewish descent, played a crucial role in turning the left against Israel in the 1970s. Despite his Jewish b...
29 Jul 2014
Forward Gaza Tunnels: How They Work, What Israel Knew 27 Jul 2014
The article discusses Israels awareness of the threat posed by Hamas tunnels in Gaza, highlighting that the IDF and government were cognizant of the tunnels'...
27 Jul 2014
Promised Podcast headphones The 'asymmetrical' edition 24 Jul 2014
In a discussion about asymmetry in various contexts, the article raises questions about Israel's military dominance becoming a weakness, and whether Hamas' v...
24 Jul 2014
Forward Why Killing Kids on Gaza Beach Is Bad Hasbara 17 Jul 2014
The article discusses the challenges Israel faces in its public relations efforts due to incidents like the killing of four children playing soccer on a Gaza...
17 Jul 2014
Forward Jon Stewart Needles Israel on 'Bomb-Better' War 16 Jul 2014
Jon Stewart, the Jewish late-night talk show host, addressed the Israeli-Gaza conflict with his trademark humor, focusing on the asymmetry of the conflict. D...
16 Jul 2014
Forward Israeli and Palestinian Roommates Find Common Ground — Far From Home 10 Jul 2014
In light of escalating violence in Israel, an unexpected friendship has formed between Yehonatan Toker, an Israeli reserve officer, and Hamze Awawdeh, a Pale...
10 Jul 2014
Promised Podcast headphones Gimme Shelter 10 Jul 2014
The discussion in this piece delves into the complexities faced by Jewish individuals regarding morality, social justice, and security in Israel. It touches ...
10 Jul 2014
Tablet Vigilante Violence in This Week’s Torah Portion 10 Jul 2014
The Torah portion discusses the story of Phinehas, a celebrated vigilante who takes violent action against Israelites engaging in impropriety with Moabite wo...
10 Jul 2014
Promised Podcast headphones Letters to a young cadet contemplating conscientious objection 3 Jul 2014
Tzipi Livni and Yair Lapid are being questioned if they should resign from Netanyahu's government, especially since their initial goal of promoting peace see...
3 Jul 2014
Tablet A Familiar Name Fights Presbyterian Divestment 3 Jul 2014
Gustav Niebuhr, a professor and grand-nephew of Reinhold Niebuhr, a renowned Protestant theologian, is actively opposing the Presbyterian Church (USA)'s deci...
3 Jul 2014
Tablet Before the Kidnappings, There Was a Massacre 25 Jun 2014
On May 13, 1948, Arab militiamen and Jordanian Legionnaires carried out a massacre of surrendering Jewish troops in Kibbutz Kfar Etzion, marking one of the b...
25 Jun 2014
Tablet Jewish Voices From the Front Lines of Donetsk 19 Jun 2014
In Donetsk, a once bustling industrial city, the ongoing conflict between pro-Russian and Ukrainian forces has turned the city into a place of fear and uncer...
19 Jun 2014
Tablet Obama Thinks Iran Can Rescue American Interests in the Middle East: He’s Wrong 18 Jun 2014
The text discusses President Obama's evolving Middle East strategy, highlighting a shift towards building a partnership with Iran despite opposition from tra...
18 Jun 2014
Forward A Handful of Jewish Republicans Runs Far to the Right 17 Jun 2014
In the political landscape shaken by Eric Cantor's defeat, a new group of Jewish Republicans eyes opportunities to fill the void he left as the only Jewish R...
17 Jun 2014
Jewish Review of Books The Ukrainian Question 15 Jun 2014
The text discusses the complex historical and contemporary role of Ukrainian Jews in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting their involvement ...
15 Jun 2014
Jewish Review of Books Peace, Plan B 15 Jun 2014
The failure of Secretary of State John Kerry's peace efforts between Israelis and Palestinians was hindered by issues such as Netanyahu's demand for recognit...
15 Jun 2014
Promised Podcast headphones Oy, the dissonance! 12 Jun 2014
Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the complexities surrounding Israel's newly elected President, Rubi Rivlin, who is seen as a mensch but opposes a two-state so...
12 Jun 2014
Tablet Soccer, Like Politics, Is About Corruption, Incompetence, and Obsessing With the Jews 6 Jun 2014
The author criticizes the corruption and incompetence present in soccer, drawing parallels between the sport and politics. They highlight instances of match-...
6 Jun 2014
Tablet Ohio Statehouse Holocaust Memorial Dedicated 3 Jun 2014
A Holocaust memorial designed by Daniel Libeskind was recently dedicated at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, making it the second such memorial on state-owne...
3 Jun 2014