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The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Unpacking the Freak Out over Israeli Politics 18 Jan 2023
Ruthie Blum discusses the concerns of many American Jews over the perceived threat to democracy in Israel posed by the country's new government. The discussi...
18 Jan 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones From Washington To Jerusalem - with special guest Thomas Friedman 13 Jan 2023
The podcast episode "From Washington To Jerusalem" features guest Thomas Friedman discussing the recent judicial reform in Israel and the international atten...
13 Jan 2023
Israel Policy Pod headphones The New Netanyahu Government With Dan Meridor 11 Jan 2023
Dan Meridor, a former Likud justice minister and deputy prime minister, discusses the new Israeli government's plans to overhaul the judicial and legal syste...
11 Jan 2023
Tel Aviv Review headphones The Samaritans: Then and Now 9 Jan 2023
Professor Steven Fine of Yeshiva University explores a project focused on the Samaritans, a small group in Israel and Palestine, including a documentary, boo...
9 Jan 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Law and Disorder 6 Jan 2023
In the wake of Benjamin Netanyahu's sixth term as Prime Minister of Israel, attention has turned to the new government's actions. Of particular interest are ...
6 Jan 2023
Promised Podcast headphones The “The Falcon & the Falconer” Edition 5 Jan 2023
Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron explore the impact of the 2022 elections on Israel, questioning if it signals a lasting change. They delve into a discussion o...
5 Jan 2023
For Heaven's Sake headphones Lovers of Israel, Take a Stand! 5 Jan 2023
In a discussion about the relationship between North American Jews and Israel, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain delve into the chall...
5 Jan 2023
Tel Aviv Review headphones Back on the Horse 2 Jan 2023
Dr. Gilad Malach from the Israel Democracy Institute talks about the recent Haredi Report, which explores the impact of the ultra-Orthodox parties returning ...
2 Jan 2023
Promised Podcast headphones The “Through Sally’s Eyes” Edition 22 Dec 2022
The text discusses Sally Abed's perspective on recent events, including the appointment of a new Minister with a controversial past, and explores the idea of...
22 Dec 2022
Israel Policy Pod headphones End-of-Year Awards 2022: Assessing a Fateful Year in Israel 20 Dec 2022
In 2022, Israel saw significant political developments, with Benjamin Netanyahu's return to power marking a key moment after starting the year in the opposit...
20 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 'This is a hair-on-fire moment': Why Canadian Jewish leaders are worried about Israel’s new government 19 Dec 2022
Canadian Jewish leaders are expressing concerns about Israel's new government, expected to be led by Benjamin Netanyahu and composed of right-wing politician...
19 Dec 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Orthodox 2.0 - with special guest Eli Paley 16 Dec 2022
The podcast episode discusses various current events, including the impact of heavy snowfall in the UK affecting heating costs, Israel's warm December and th...
16 Dec 2022
Forward Unilever ‘resolves’ legal battle with Ben & Jerry’s board over Israel sales 15 Dec 2022
The legal dispute between Unilever and Ben & Jerry's independent board over the sale of ice cream in Israel and the West Bank has been resolved. The dispute ...
15 Dec 2022
Promised Podcast headphones The “Separation Contemplation” Edition 15 Dec 2022
In a recent episode of "The Separation Contemplation Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the increasingly popular idea amo...
15 Dec 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E22 - This year in Jewish sports: Recapping the highs and lows of 2022 15 Dec 2022
In the podcast episode "S3E22 - This year in Jewish sports: Recapping the highs and lows of 2022," the hosts James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver review the notable a...
15 Dec 2022
For Heaven's Sake headphones Responding to Israel's New Reality 14 Dec 2022
In light of Israel's new government led by Netanyahu in collaboration with ultra-orthodox and ultra-nationalist partners, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi...
14 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones From architects to Olympians: A winter roundup of the recently deceased 13 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily's Honourable Menschen segment pays tribute to notable Jewish Canadians who have recently passed away. In this edition, the focus is on Cynthia ...
13 Dec 2022
Israel Policy Pod headphones Who Is Really Controlling the West Bank? 12 Dec 2022
INSS researcher Noa Shusterman and IPF Atid Director Shanie Reichman discuss the challenges facing the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, including the ...
12 Dec 2022
Tel Aviv Review headphones Mizrahi Jews and Palestinian Arabs: A Bilateral Triangle? 5 Dec 2022
In his book "Enemies, a Love Story," Prof. Hillel Cohen from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem explores Mizrahi Jewish politics in relation to Palestinian A...
5 Dec 2022
Forward Abe Foxman: If Smotrich and Ben-Gvir get their way, Israel will lose me and American Jews 2 Dec 2022
Abe Foxman, former leader of the Anti-Defamation League, expresses his conditional support for Israel, contingent on the preservation of its democratic and p...
2 Dec 2022
Sources <em>Ne’emanut:</em> Placing Relationships at the Center 2 Dec 2022
The article discusses the concept of 'neemanut'—a deep-seated commitment or loyalty—regarding the global Jewish community and, specifically, the state of Isr...
2 Dec 2022
Sources Beyond the Two-State Solution 1 Dec 2022
The book "Haifa Republic: A Democratic Future for Israel" by Omri Boehm examines the crisis facing liberal Zionism due to the collapse of the two-state solut...
1 Dec 2022
Israel Policy Pod headphones Israel's Judiciary in the Crosshairs 1 Dec 2022
Neri Zilber hosts Prof. Suzie Navot to examine the new Israeli government's proposed judicial reforms, including an override clause for Supreme Court decisio...
1 Dec 2022
Forward In a break with tradition, NYC council members head to Israel without their speaker 29 Nov 2022
In an unprecedented move, a group of New York City Council members is undertaking an educational trip to Israel without the council's speaker, Adrienne E. Ad...
29 Nov 2022
Tel Aviv Review headphones The Birth of a Nation: The Diplomatic Backstory of Israel’s Establishment 28 Nov 2022
Professor Jeffrey Herf, in his book "Israel's Moment," examines the diplomatic dynamics that led to the establishment of Israel from 1945 to 1949, highlighti...
28 Nov 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones New Government, Old Problems 25 Nov 2022
The article discusses the ongoing negotiations between Israeli PM Netanyahu and his potential coalition partners, highlighting delays in reaching agreements ...
25 Nov 2022
Promised Podcast headphones “The Man in the Room Where It Happened” Edition 24 Nov 2022
In this edition of "The Man in the Room Where It Happened," Noah Efron and outgoing Member of Knesset Alon Tal discuss the feasibility of right-center-left-A...
24 Nov 2022
Jewish Insider Where is Peter Thiel on our issues? 23 Nov 2022
Peter Thiel, the billionaire tech investor and GOP megadonor, has become a significant influence in reshaping the Republican Party towards a "national conser...
23 Nov 2022
Tel Aviv Review headphones Tantura: The Massacre That Was 21 Nov 2022
Filmmaker Alon Schwarz's documentary "Tantura" revisits a controversial episode from Israel's War of Independence, examining whether Israeli troops were invo...
21 Nov 2022
Promised Podcast headphones The “Slippery Slopes” Edition 17 Nov 2022
In a podcast episode, Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Linda Gradstein discuss significant topics including a potential law allowing the Knesset to overrule th...
17 Nov 2022
Israel Policy Pod headphones Far-Right Government Looms in Israel 16 Nov 2022
In this episode, Neri Zilber and Amir Tibon analyze the consequences of Netanyahu's impending return as Prime Minister at the helm of a far-right coalition, ...
16 Nov 2022
For Heaven's Sake headphones What's Next for Liberalism in Israel? 16 Nov 2022
In this episode of 'For Heaven's Sake,' Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the future of liberalism in Israel following the el...
16 Nov 2022
Call Me Back headphones Prime Minister Netanyahu 14 Nov 2022
In this episode, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses his new book "BiBi: My Story" and explores his vision for Israel's future, including potential e...
14 Nov 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Trump’s Losses, Netanyahu’s Gains 11 Nov 2022
Benjamin Netanyahu secured a significant victory in Israel's recent election, but forming a right-wing government faces challenges due to demands from variou...
11 Nov 2022
Promised Podcast headphones The “The Fault Lies Not in Our Star, but in Merav Michaeli?!?” Edition 10 Nov 2022
Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron cover topics including the blame for the center-left's election loss, the potential influence of religious pa...
10 Nov 2022
Forward ‘I know Bibi very well’: Schumer says Democrats will work closely with Netanyahu’s new government 7 Nov 2022
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries reaffirmed the Democrats' commitment to the U.S.-Israel alliance following Israel's recent elec...
7 Nov 2022
Tel Aviv Review headphones Not an Oxymoron: Secular Believers in Israel 7 Nov 2022
Hagar Lahav, a professor of communication at Sapir Academic College, talks about her book "Women, Secularism and Belief: A Sociology of Belief in the Jewish-...
7 Nov 2022
Forward Here's why J Street isn’t focusing on Israel ahead of midterm elections 4 Nov 2022
J Street, a liberal pro-Israel advocacy group founded to support the two-state solution, has notably shifted its focus to domestic issues in the U.S., such a...
4 Nov 2022
Call Me Back headphones Israel’s Next Government - with Yaakov Katz 4 Nov 2022
Yaakov Katz discusses the recent Israeli elections, highlighting Netanyahu's surprising return and the rise of the far-right in the next government. The conv...
4 Nov 2022
Tablet We Need to Talk About the Way We Talk About Israel 4 Nov 2022
The author reflects on a moment in Jerusalem where they experienced fear during a rocket attack incident, highlighting the anxiety and dread felt despite bei...
4 Nov 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Special Edition: Israeli Election Results 2 Nov 2022
The Israeli election results indicate a likely victory for Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc with a projected 65 seats in the Knesset. The left-wing Meret...
2 Nov 2022
Call Me Back headphones Special Episode: "Taking the 5th" - Scenarios for Israel's next government 1 Nov 2022
This episode discusses the potential scenarios for forming Israel's next government following its fifth election in 44 months, analyzing Benjamin Netanyahu's...
1 Nov 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Will Bibi Make a Comeback? 1 Nov 2022
Dan Senor discusses five potential scenarios for the outcome of the Israeli election on a podcast. The conversation also touches on the unease among professi...
1 Nov 2022
Tel Aviv Review headphones Groundhog Election Day? Analyzing the Deep Trends of Israeli Politics 31 Oct 2022
Professor Gideon Rahat from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in collaboration with Prof. Michal Shamir, delves into the political landscape of Israeli ele...
31 Oct 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #111 - National Identity, Spinoza & Zionism  27 Oct 2022
This episode delves into the relationship between National Identity and Religion, examining the classical understanding of this connection and its relevance ...
27 Oct 2022
Israel Policy Pod headphones Previewing the Israeli Election 26 Oct 2022
Neri Zilber and Tal Schneider discuss the upcoming Israeli election, highlighting the challenges faced by both the pro- and anti-Netanyahu camps amidst a fra...
26 Oct 2022
For Heaven's Sake headphones Ben Gvir: Nightmare for Netanyahu or the Left? 26 Oct 2022
In this episode of "For Heaven's Sake," Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the political implications of Itamar Ben Gvir's potential role in an u...
26 Oct 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Former UN ambassador Danny Danon explains the stakes of Israel's 5th election in 4 years 24 Oct 2022
In this episode, former UN ambassador Danny Danon discusses the implications of Israel's upcoming election, highlighting the potential return of Benjamin Net...
24 Oct 2022
Promised Podcast headphones The “The Stakes” Edition 20 Oct 2022
In "The Stakes Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron cover the potential implications of Benjamin Netanyahu being re-elected as Prim...
20 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Breaking the Doom Loop 17 Oct 2022
In a recent discussion, New York Sun columnist Eli Lake explains the concept of nuclear deterrence and its effectiveness. The conversation also touches upon ...
17 Oct 2022