Israel Policy Pod
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Israel and Iran at War (Webinar Recording)
18 Jun 2025
Israel has achieved significant military successes against Iran, but with heavy casualties and damage at home, raising critical questions about the war's fut...
18 Jun 2025
Jewish Currents
New York Holocaust Museum Removed Trump Images From Hate Speech Exhibit - Critics say the deletion—due to a board member’s intervention—exemplifies how museum leadership has increasingly catered to the right.
18 Jun 2025
The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York has come under scrutiny for removing images of former President Donald Trump from an exhibit on hate speech followi...
18 Jun 2025
Forward
Eventually, the French turned against their government — when will Americans turn against Trump?
18 Jun 2025
Robert Zaretsky draws parallels between the Trump administration's controversial immigration policies and the Vichy regime's collaboration in the Nazi Final ...
18 Jun 2025
Unpacked
Rising Lions 🦁
18 Jun 2025
The video "Rising Lions" explores the complex dynamic between the Iranian population and the Israeli military actions targeting Iran's theocratic regime. As ...
18 Jun 2025
Unpacked
Rising Lions 🦁
18 Jun 2025
Some Iranians are expressing quiet support for Israel's actions against their own regime, viewing these events as potential catalysts for change in Iran. For...
18 Jun 2025
Lilith
A Slice of Life in the Galilee, in Wartime
18 Jun 2025
The piece provides a moving snapshot of life in the Galilee during wartime, with a family adjusting to the challenges of missile sirens, closed airports, and...
18 Jun 2025
Forward
How far-right antisemitism is shaping the debate over U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran war
18 Jun 2025
In the current U.S. political climate, antisemitism from the far-right is increasingly influencing debates over American involvement in international conflic...
18 Jun 2025
Forward
As Israel attacks, what is life like for Jews in Iran?
18 Jun 2025
Iran hosts a historically significant Jewish community amidst tumultuous relations with Israel. Despite limited civil freedoms under Iran's Islamic rule, the...
18 Jun 2025
Haaretz Weekly
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Israel and Iran at war: 'Trump and Netanyahu set a trap for the Iranians'
18 Jun 2025
The podcast episode delves into the complex situation of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict following Israel's preemptive strike on Iranian nuclear facilities....
18 Jun 2025
JTA
Lawmakers push to block US involvement in Iran as Trump signals willingness to join fight
18 Jun 2025
As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is striving to prevent President Trump from involving the United States in the...
18 Jun 2025
The Free Press
WATCH: Everything You Need to Know About Iran’s Nuclear Program
18 Jun 2025
In the ongoing discourse surrounding Iran's nuclear program, Israel has raised alarms about Iran's capabilities, suggesting that Tehran possesses sufficient ...
18 Jun 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Does Israel Go It Alone or Should We Join
18 Jun 2025
The episode explores the escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran, focusing on the implications for American involvement and the potential benefits of ...
18 Jun 2025
Lilith
Taking My Stand, Amid War and Destruction
18 Jun 2025
Joanna Chen shares her personal experience volunteering with the Israeli organization, Road to Recovery, which transports Palestinian patients, primarily chi...
18 Jun 2025
Lilith
Talking Peace in Paris While Bombs Fall Back Home
18 Jun 2025
The Paris Peace Forums Conference marked a significant effort towards Israeli-Palestinian peace, gathering hundreds of participants despite challenges such a...
18 Jun 2025
JTA
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani declines to condemn phrase ‘Globalize the intifada’
18 Jun 2025
Amid his bid for NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani, a state Assembly member and democratic socialist, is under scrutiny for his stance on phrases considered antisemi...
18 Jun 2025
Future of Jewish
What the Media Won’t Tell You About the Israel-Iran War
18 Jun 2025
The piece provides a detailed examination of the Israel-Iran conflict, highlighting aspects often overlooked by mainstream media. The narrative explores hist...
18 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
A captured community’s survival: Thinking of the Jews of Iran
18 Jun 2025
Sharon S. Nazarian reflects on the precarious situation of the Jewish community in Iran amid the intensifying geopolitical tension between Israel and Iran. A...
18 Jun 2025
The Free Press
Will Destroying Iran’s Nuclear Program Require a ‘Medieval Battle’?
18 Jun 2025
In 2018, Israeli intelligence agents executed a daring operation, retrieving secret documents from Iran that exposed the extent of the Islamic Republic's cla...
18 Jun 2025
Ami
WAR!
18 Jun 2025
Israel has launched airstrikes against Iran's nuclear facilities, resulting in a military conflict with Iran. This action follows prolonged Western debates r...
18 Jun 2025
Ami
Bigger Missles, Greater Danger
18 Jun 2025
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified as Iran uses long-range ballistic missiles and drones to attack Israeli cities. These missiles, ...
18 Jun 2025
Ami
Vanilla Flotilla // Egotism springs eternal
18 Jun 2025
Avi Shafran offers a satirical opinion on the recent incident involving the 'Freedom Flotilla,' an attempt to deliver aid to Gaza, highlighting the participa...
18 Jun 2025
Jewish Insider
Let my people leave — by land or by sea
18 Jun 2025
Amid heightened tensions and military action between Israel and Iran, thousands of foreigners, including Americans, found themselves stranded in Israel due t...
18 Jun 2025
Jewish Insider
How a Mediterranean vacation destination for Israelis turned into a displaced persons hub
18 Jun 2025
The island of Cyprus unexpectedly became a refuge for nearly 2,500 Jewish people stranded due to Israel's military campaign against Iran. Among the displaced...
18 Jun 2025
JTA
NYC Mayor Eric Adams puffs cigars with antisemitic streamer Sneako, sparking outcry
17 Jun 2025
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is facing criticism for hosting a cigar-smoking session with the controversial streamer Sneako, known for spreading antisemitic sentimen...
17 Jun 2025
JTA
Brad Lander’s arrest by ICE marks a breakout moment for the Jewish NYC mayoral candidate
17 Jun 2025
Brad Lander, the Jewish NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate, was arrested by ICE agents at an immigration court for attempting to block a detention, markin...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
My brother-in-law's kibbutz weathered Oct. 7. Then came the Iranian missile strikes
17 Jun 2025
Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the author shares the experiences of his Israeli brother-in-law, David, who faces frequent missile threa...
17 Jun 2025
Future of Jewish
Israel just triggered the end of Iran’s rogue regime.
17 Jun 2025
Andrew Fox analyzes Israel's recent military campaign against Iran, focusing on the strategic and psychological impact. Israel's pre-emptive strikes have dis...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
I thought the Dyke March should be open to Zionists. So my fellow New York organizers kicked me out
17 Jun 2025
Jodi Kreines, a longtime LGBTQ+ and disability rights advocate, was removed from the organizing committee of the New York City Dyke March after she advocated...
17 Jun 2025
JTA
As US appears increasingly likely to enter Iran conflict, tensions roil MAGA movement
17 Jun 2025
The MAGA movement faces internal tensions as the Trump administration considers U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. While Trump expresses strong su...
17 Jun 2025
The Free Press
Garry Kasparov: Israel Won’t Fall for the Illusion of Stability
17 Jun 2025
Garry Kasparov, a renowned chess champion and Russian dissident, draws a parallel between geopolitical maneuvers and chess strategies in his analysis of Isra...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
Why is Israel's attack on Iran called 'Rising Lion' — and what does the Bible have to do with it?
17 Jun 2025
In the wake of Israel's military operation against Iran, dubbed "Rising Lion," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's earlier reference to a biblical verse duri...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
Why Jewish voters in New York should care about the comptroller race
17 Jun 2025
The hotly contested race for New York City comptroller has significant implications for Jewish voters, especially among Orthodox communities. Manhattan Borou...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
Understanding accused Minnesota shooter Vance Boelter's ties to Christian nationalism
17 Jun 2025
Vance Boelter, charged with shooting two Minnesota politicians and seriously injuring others, may have been influenced by Christian nationalist beliefs. Boel...
17 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
The Long Road to War
17 Jun 2025
The article examines the prolonged and complex tensions between Israel and Iran, highlighting how both nations have engaged in a form of diplomatic and ideol...
17 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
Confidence Campaign
17 Jun 2025
Cindy Scarr describes a significant turn in Israel's approach to Iran, as the country orchestrated a massive surprise military strike against Iranian nuclear...
17 Jun 2025
JTA
Germany’s Freidrich Merz calls Iran fight ‘the dirty work Israel is doing for all of us’
17 Jun 2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised Israel for its military actions against Iran's nuclear program, calling it the "dirty work" Israel undertakes on beh...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
ICE arrests Brad Lander, Jewish NYC comptroller running for mayor
17 Jun 2025
Brad Lander, the Jewish NYC Comptroller and mayoral candidate, was arrested by ICE outside an immigration court while aiding immigrants in their legal procee...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
1,500 Birthright participants were stranded in Israel. Now they're on a cruise to Cyprus as Iran-Israel conflict unfolds
17 Jun 2025
In the wake of a sudden Israel-Iran conflict that halted air travel and left many stranded, Birthright Israel efficiently relocated 1,500 participants to Cyp...
17 Jun 2025
Forward
1,500 Birthright participants were stranded in Israel. Now they're on a cruise to Cypress as Iran-Israel conflict unfolds
17 Jun 2025
Due to the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran, Birthright Israel orchestrated a maritime evacuation for 1,500 young adults who were stranded in Israel a...
17 Jun 2025
Moment
Q&A | The Israel-Iran Showdown
17 Jun 2025
The MomentLive! program brings together Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel to dissect the recent strategic dynamics between Israel and ...
17 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Necessity of Total Victory
17 Jun 2025
The article draws parallels between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Winston Churchill, praising Netanyahu's leadership amid Israel's aggressive militar...
17 Jun 2025
Moment
Opinion | Israel Roars, Iran Keeps Rattling
17 Jun 2025
The article by Eetta Prince-Gibson critiques Israel's recent military operations, particularly the Rising Lion campaign against Iran. Despite achieving signi...
17 Jun 2025
JTA
The Birthright odyssey: 1500 tourists set sail for Cyprus as Iran-Israel conflict unfolds
17 Jun 2025
Birthright Israel, a program connecting Jewish young adults with Israel, orchestrated a complex sea evacuation for 1,500 participants amid the Israel-Iran co...
17 Jun 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump, Bibi, and God
17 Jun 2025
The hosts dive into a metaphysical discussion on the consistency of Trump's foreign policy regarding Iran, pondering if Trump's purpose aligns with divine in...
17 Jun 2025
The Beinart Notebook
What Trump’s Racist Fantasies Get Wrong about Post-Apartheid South Africa
17 Jun 2025
Peter Beinart explores the complex dynamics of race and class in post-Apartheid South Africa and critiques the misconceptions surrounding violence in the cou...
17 Jun 2025
JTA
Maccabiah Games postponed to 2026, as Israel-Iran war disruptions start to pile up
17 Jun 2025
The Maccabiah Games, initially slated to take place in Tel Aviv in July, have been postponed to 2026 due to the ongoing disruptions caused by the Israel-Iran...
17 Jun 2025
Jewdicious
Articulating the Mission
17 Jun 2025
Joanna Landau, a place branding expert, underscores the importance of authentic communication over adhering strictly to official talking points, especially w...
17 Jun 2025
MomentMag
A Glimpse Inside Iran with Sharon S. Nazarian and Nadine Epstein
17 Jun 2025
Dr. Sharon S. Nazarian shares her experiences of growing up in Iran before her family fled during the 1979 Iranian Revolution and explores the complexities o...
17 Jun 2025
JTA
‘The price to pay for attacking Iran has dramatically dropped’: Yaakov Katz on the war so far
17 Jun 2025
Yaakov Katz discusses the recent developments in the conflict between Israel and Iran, noting the significant changes over the past two years which have redu...
17 Jun 2025
JTA
Israel pounds Tehran as Trump promises something ‘much bigger’ than ceasefire
17 Jun 2025
Israeli forces have intensified their military campaign against Tehran, targeting Iran's nuclear program in response to the regime's ongoing development of n...
17 Jun 2025