The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden's Choices on Iran
29 Jan 2024
Joe Biden's current handling of Iran poses significant political risks as he attempts to balance electoral concerns with foreign policy challenges, amid Trum...
29 Jan 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Biden and Gaza: Is Cruelty the Point?
29 Jan 2024
The author addresses the moral inconsistency of the Biden administration's policies towards Gaza. Despite being seen as the "good guys" in American politics,...
29 Jan 2024
Haaretz Weekly
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Rallying for democracy, calling to free hostages: Where Israel's protest movements stand
29 Jan 2024
Thousands of Israelis have resumed their protests against the Netanyahu government's plan to overhaul the judiciary, following a pause due to the Hamas attac...
29 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
Comparing October 7th and 9/11 is misleading — and dangerous.
29 Jan 2024
The comparison between the 9/11 attacks and the Black Sabbath in Israel on October 7th is misleading and potentially dangerous. While there are some similari...
29 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
The Real Reason Joe Biden Is So Pro-Palestinian
28 Jan 2024
According to an article in Future of Jewish, there may be several reasons why President Joe Biden is pro-Palestinian. First, Biden may be trying to secure th...
28 Jan 2024
Forward
Pelosi suggests Russia is behind some pro-Palestinian activists
28 Jan 2024
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested in an interview that Russia may be involved in pro-Palestinian activist movements encouraging politicians to supp...
28 Jan 2024
Lilith
Two Jews, Three Opinions in the Age of Online Rage
28 Jan 2024
The article discusses the phenomenon of Jews attacking each other on online platforms, particularly in relation to the war in Gaza and issues related to Isra...
28 Jan 2024
Forward
Hopes rise for deal to free all hostages in exchange for 2-month cease-fire
28 Jan 2024
Negotiations are underway in Paris for a two-month cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, in exchange for the release of over 100 hostages being held in Gaza. ...
28 Jan 2024
JTA
When ‘nice Jewish boys and girls’ first took up the cause of Palestinian rights
28 Jan 2024
The book "Our Palestine Question: Israel and American Jewish Dissent, 1948-1978" by Geoffrey Levin explores the history of Jewish dissent over Israel and Zio...
28 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
Why the West Needs Israel
28 Jan 2024
The article discusses the importance of Israel in the West's fight against radical Islam. It highlights how Israel has successfully built a thriving country ...
28 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Has the war brought Charedim closer to mainstream Israel?
28 Jan 2024
The recent enlistment of some 3,000 Charedi men in non-combat roles in the IDF following a tragic event marks a potential shift in relations between the Stri...
28 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
It’s award season and the Hamascars are here!
27 Jan 2024
The article is promoting the Hamascars, an award ceremony humorously highlighting memorable moments related to the Hamas dossier. It presents categories such...
27 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
Holocaust Remembrance Day is just different this year.
27 Jan 2024
In this article, the author discusses the unique circumstances surrounding Holocaust Remembrance Day this year. They mention the recent Palestinian massacre ...
27 Jan 2024
Forward
'A taint of evil’: why the ICJ genocide ruling was branding genius
27 Jan 2024
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel should take steps to prevent genocide, based on charges brought by the government of South Africa....
27 Jan 2024
Forward
A $35 deck of cards aims to shame world leaders over Gaza casualties
27 Jan 2024
Ashish Prashar and an anonymous collective are selling a deck of War Criminal Playing Cards for $35 with the aim of shaming national leaders they believe are...
27 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
Follow the Money: Why Qatar Actually Supports Hamas
26 Jan 2024
The article discusses the reasons behind Qatar's support for Hamas, despite positioning itself as a mediator in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Qatar provi...
26 Jan 2024
Forward
The International Court of Justice ruling on Israel got it right
26 Jan 2024
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on the South Africa v. Israel case, which alleged that Israel committed acts of genocide against Palestinians ...
26 Jan 2024
JTA
US suspends UN relief agency funding over allegations that staffers took part in Oct. 7 massacres
26 Jan 2024
The United States has suspended funding for the main relief agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, following allegations that some of its staffers were involved in ...
26 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
Hamas underestimated the DNA of Israeli society.
26 Jan 2024
The article discusses the unique societal dynamics in Israel, highlighting the close-knit nature of the country where there is almost no separation between p...
26 Jan 2024
Call Me Back
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Can a Sunni-Israeli alliance win the war?
26 Jan 2024
This episode explores the evolving dynamics between Israel and Sunni Arab countries, focusing on the potential for a Sunni-Israeli alliance and its implicati...
26 Jan 2024
Tablet
Kafka at the International Court of Justice
26 Jan 2024
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is currently hearing a case where South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide in response to Hamas' genoc...
26 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
30 Mind-Boggling Questions About the Israel-Hamas War
25 Jan 2024
This article presents 30 thought-provoking questions about the Israel-Hamas war, covering a range of topics from the role of Iran in Syria and Lebanon, to th...
25 Jan 2024
Mishpacha
Home Front Ep. 49 (1.25.24)
25 Jan 2024
In this episode of Home Front, several topics are discussed. The tragic casualties of the IDF have deeply impacted a generation. The Gaza buffer zone is a co...
25 Jan 2024
Forward
'A kangaroo court': Israelis await Hague genocide decision with outrage, anxiety
25 Jan 2024
Israeli civilians in Tel Aviv are reluctant to acknowledge the impending ruling by the International Court of Justice on genocide charges brought against Isr...
25 Jan 2024
Forward
How the ‘Vote Ceasefire’ campaign fared in the New Hampshire primary
25 Jan 2024
Supporters of the Vote Ceasefire campaign, which aimed to get voters to write "ceasefire" on the ballot in protest of President Biden's support for Israel du...
25 Jan 2024
Israel Policy Pod
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Untangling the War's Objectives
25 Jan 2024
The episode explores potential conflicts between Israel's objectives in the Gaza war, focusing on the push to dismantle Hamas alongside efforts to secure the...
25 Jan 2024
Israel Policy Pod
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Untangling the War's Objectives
25 Jan 2024
The episode examines the complexities of the ongoing Gaza war, analyzing Israel's challenges in balancing its objectives and addressing the humanitarian cris...
25 Jan 2024
JTA
This Israeli designer is bringing her Oct. 7-inspired shawl to Manhattan’s Vogue Knitting Live conference
25 Jan 2024
Israeli designer Liza Rodrig is attending the Vogue Knitting Live conference in New York City to showcase her shawl design, inspired by the events of October...
25 Jan 2024
Forward
The Houthis are anything but heroes
25 Jan 2024
The Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, launched attacks on vessels in the Bab al-Mandab strait demanding that Israel end its military offensive in G...
25 Jan 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Deals Aren't Happening
25 Jan 2024
The episode delves into the complexities of U.S. aid for Ukraine and Israel amidst domestic political challenges, particularly the Republican resistance in C...
25 Jan 2024
Between The Lines
Still In Trauma, Israelis Transition From ‘Start-Up’ To Rebuilding
25 Jan 2024
The article discusses the transition taking place in Israel from a start-up nation to a nation focused on rebuilding after the recent tragedy. It highlights ...
25 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
Will you support our mission please?
25 Jan 2024
The email is from Joshua Hoffman, who is reaching out on behalf of Future of Jewish, a digital publication with a mission to provide inspiration, education, ...
25 Jan 2024
Rationalist Judaism
The Myth of Right-Wing Security
25 Jan 2024
The article explores the misconception that right-wing politicians are inherently better at providing security. The author argues that this belief is flawed ...
25 Jan 2024
Lilith
Mrs. Dalloway in Jerusalem, 2023
25 Jan 2024
The author reflects on the experience of their daughter, who is serving in the Israeli army while also reading the novel Mrs. Dalloway. The mention of the ch...
25 Jan 2024
Forward
Northwestern U is facing a new federal antisemitism investigation — and criticism of its new antisemitism task force
25 Jan 2024
Northwestern University is facing a federal investigation into its handling of antisemitism while also receiving criticism for its newly formed antisemitism ...
25 Jan 2024
Tablet
The Israeli-American Plan to Overthrow Netanyahu
25 Jan 2024
In this article, it is discussed how former IDF chief of staff, General Gadi Eisenkot, has been chosen by anti-Netanyahu forces to help overthrow Netanyahu, ...
25 Jan 2024
Tablet
Oct. 7 Was Worse Than a Terror Attack. It Was a Pogrom.
25 Jan 2024
On October 7th, a horrific attack took place in Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip, where Palestinians stormed multiple kibbutzim, resulting in the kidn...
25 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
A Letter to My Hamas-Supporting Neighbors
24 Jan 2024
The author writes a letter to their Hamas-supporting neighbors, expressing their desire for peace but also their support for Israel's response to Hamas' acti...
24 Jan 2024
Forward
Israel Therapy: My husband doesn’t think Israel has the right to exist — and I’ve never felt more Jewish
24 Jan 2024
A Jewish woman named Jacklyn and her Christian husband, Ed, are struggling with their differing views on Israel. Jacklyn feels a strong connection to her Jew...
24 Jan 2024
Forward
NY state voters split on aid to Israel, poll finds, in shift from November
24 Jan 2024
A recent poll conducted by Siena College found that voters in New York state are divided on whether the United States should provide aid to Israel, marking a...
24 Jan 2024
Forward
Foundation to Combat Antisemitism to run 30-second Super Bowl ad
24 Jan 2024
Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism will run a 30-second ad during Super Bowl LVIII, marking the first time a Super Bowl ad will focus on antise...
24 Jan 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Rashid Khalidi on this Moment in the History of Palestine and Israel
24 Jan 2024
The author of the text is making a video discussion with Rashid Khalidi, a prominent scholar on Palestine and Israel, publicly available due to the significa...
24 Jan 2024
Future of Jewish
I am a proud British Jew. But now, I feel nervous.
24 Jan 2024
The author, a British Jew, expresses her fear and concern in the wake of recent attacks on Jews and Israel by Hamas. She compares the global reactions to the...
24 Jan 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Grand Bargain
24 Jan 2024
In light of ongoing conflict with Hamas, 51% of Israelis now support a potential two-state solution, spurred by the U.S. proposition of a regional deal. Donn...
24 Jan 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Grand Bargain
24 Jan 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the possibility of a U.S.-brokered "grand bargain," whereby Israel would agree to a two-state solution in exch...
24 Jan 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Grand Bargain
24 Jan 2024
Amid ongoing conflict, Israeli public opinion shifts towards supporting a U.S.-brokered 'grand bargain' for a two-state solution, linking Palestinian stateho...
24 Jan 2024
Ami
A Profile in Courage // Bronx Congressman Ritchie Torres’ unwavering friendship with the Jewish community
24 Jan 2024
Congressman Ritchie Torres, a Democrat from New York, has consistently defended Israel, even more so after the attacks of October 7th. Despite representing a...
24 Jan 2024
Forward
Why ‘ceasefire’ might show up alongside ‘Trump’ and ‘Haley’ in New Hampshire primary results
24 Jan 2024
Pro-Palestinian activists in New Hampshire are urging voters to write in "ceasefire" on their ballots in the upcoming primary, as a way to send a message to ...
24 Jan 2024
Lehrhaus
“Lu Yehi”: Between Fragility and Hope
24 Jan 2024
The article explores the renewed relevance of the song "Lu Yehi" in the aftermath of an attack in Israel. The song was written by Naomi Shemer during the Yom...
24 Jan 2024
Tablet
The Forest for the Trees
24 Jan 2024
This article discusses the history and significance of Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for Trees. The author narrates a story from 1914, when schoolchildren...
24 Jan 2024