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The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones It’s ‘false’ to say Israeli democracy is under attack, according to the Knesset’s new Canadian member 21 Feb 2023
Dan Illouz, a new member of Israel's Knesset representing Likud, disagrees with claims that Israeli democracy is under attack amidst ongoing efforts to refor...
21 Feb 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Q&A with Y&J 17 Feb 2023
In this Q&A session with Yonit and Jonathan, they discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reform plan and its political implications, analyze a Super Bowl ad h...
17 Feb 2023
Promised Podcast headphones The “Presidential Importunity” Edition 16 Feb 2023
In the podcast episode titled "The Presidential Importunity Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Sally Abed, and Noah Efron discuss President Herzog's recent imp...
16 Feb 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Hot and Chanshi 10 Feb 2023
"Chanshi" is a popular new Israeli show telling the story of a young Orthodox woman who embarks on a journey to Israel to have encounters with IDF soldiers, ...
10 Feb 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Friends In Need - with special guest Matti Friedman 10 Feb 2023
In a recent discussion, journalist Matti Friedman talks about the Israeli democracy battle against Benjamin Netanyahu's "judicial reform" plan, which now inc...
10 Feb 2023
Israel Policy Pod headphones Earthquakes, Escalations, and Overhauls 8 Feb 2023
In a recent podcast episode hosted by Neri Zilber with Michael Koplow and Shira Efron, they discussed various current events including earthquakes in Turkey ...
8 Feb 2023
Tel Aviv Review headphones Intifada 1.0 6 Feb 2023
Oren Kessler, a journalist and author, delves into his new book "Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict," which explores ...
6 Feb 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Protesting, Fast and Slow- with special guest Daniel Kahneman 3 Feb 2023
Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel Prize-winning Israeli economist known for his work in behavioral economics, was featured in a letter signed by other top Israeli eco...
3 Feb 2023
Promised Podcast headphones The “Demonstrating Faith” Edition 2 Feb 2023
Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron delve into the impact of recent violence on Israeli Jews and its effect on protests against Netanyahu's reforms. They qu...
2 Feb 2023
For Heaven's Sake headphones How Can We Talk About the Conflict Now? 1 Feb 2023
The recent escalation of violence, notably a deadly terrorist attack in Neve Yaakov, coincides with a political climate where Netanyahu's government opposes ...
1 Feb 2023
Tablet Amos Yadlin Remembers His Friend Ilan Ramon 1 Feb 2023
Major General (Res.) Amos Yadlin, a distinguished Israeli fighter pilot and former head of the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate, shared insights in an i...
1 Feb 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Do They Really Want ‘Police Reforms?’ 30 Jan 2023
The discussion revolves around the brutal beating death of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police, reigniting the conversation about over-policing and racial issues ...
30 Jan 2023
Jewish Insider Tracing his family history in Poland, Emhoff explains his approach to antisemitism 30 Jan 2023
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visited Poland and Germany to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, reflecting on his family's connection to Pola...
30 Jan 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Israel Is So Basic 26 Jan 2023
Over 110,000 protestors gathered in Tel Aviv to oppose right-wing Israeli government reforms aimed at changing the judicial system to shift power from courts...
26 Jan 2023
Israel Policy Pod headphones Security Policy Under the New Netanyahu Government 26 Jan 2023
Haaretz Military Correspondent Amos Harel and journalist Neri Zilber discuss Israeli security policy under the new Netanyahu government. They touch upon the ...
26 Jan 2023
Promised Podcast headphones The “All You Protest Kids” Edition 26 Jan 2023
In "The All You Protest Kids Edition," hosts Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron touch upon the significance of anti-government demonstrations in Tel Aviv c...
26 Jan 2023
Forward Kirsten Gillibrand returns from Israel ‘optimistic’ about Netanyahu’s plan for Mideast peace 24 Jan 2023
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently returned from a trip to Israel, expressing optimism about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans for Middle East peace...
24 Jan 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Are Biden's Troubles Reinvigorating Trump? 23 Jan 2023
The text discusses how President Joe Biden's difficulties are potentially fueling a resurgence in support and influence for former President Donald Trump. Bi...
23 Jan 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Beyond Reasonable Doubt - with special guest Michael Karayanni 20 Jan 2023
In a discussion on the constitutional crisis in Israel, Professor Michael Karayanni of the Hebrew University provides insight into how he and his fellow Arab...
20 Jan 2023
Jewish Insider Matt Dolan’s second shot at the Senate 20 Jan 2023
Matt Dolan, a Republican state senator from Ohio, is launching a second bid for the U.S. Senate in 2024 after finishing third in the previous primary. He aim...
20 Jan 2023
Promised Podcast headphones The “When Life Gives You Demons…” Edition 19 Jan 2023
Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron delve into the topics of the Supreme Court barring Shas head Aryeh Deri from being a minister, causing mixed reactions in Isr...
19 Jan 2023
Forward Is White Sox ace Dylan Cease Jewish? We tried to find out. 18 Jan 2023
Dylan Cease, the Chicago White Sox pitcher, gained attention from Jewish baseball fans due to his appearance on Team Israel's early roster for the World Base...
18 Jan 2023
Forward GOP freshman Lawler promises to boost Israel from seat on key House committee 18 Jan 2023
Freshman Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, representing New York's Hudson Valley, aims to fortify the U.S.-Israel relationship through his new position on ...
18 Jan 2023
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