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Shibley Telhami, a prominent scholar in Middle Eastern survey research, explores the intricacies of understanding the Arab world through survey data in his b...

As Israel approaches April elections, Eli Kowaz and Evan Gottesman discuss the recent political breakups in Israeli politics on their show.

Eli Kowaz and Evan Gottesman discuss the political fragmentation and new party formations occurring ahead of Israel's April elections, focusing on the strate...

Dr. Yonatan Mendel discusses the politicization of Arabic teaching in Israeli schools, highlighting the challenges faced by high school students specializing...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently dissolved the Knesset, paving the way for early elections on April 9th. Lahav Harkov, Senior Contributing ...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss significant developments in Israeli politics: the split of the modern-Orthodox Jewish Home party...

In the discussed podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman cover significant topics in Israeli politics. They talk about Naftali ...

In "I Will Await Him" by Yirmiyahu Cohen, a thought-provoking case against the State of Israel from a Halakhic perspective is presented, advocating for anti-...

In 2015, a shift occurred within the American Jewish establishment towards a more aggressive approach targeting critics of Israel, particularly on college ca...

Dr. Gilad Malach, who heads the ultra-Orthodox research program at the Israel Democracy Institute, delves into the 2018 statistical report on Israel's ultra-...

Dr. Gilad Malach, from the Israel Democracy Institute, talks about the 2018 statistical report on Israel's ultra-Orthodox community. The report sheds light o...

Eli's recent podcast features Walla News Political Correspondent Tal Shalev discussing the upcoming Israeli elections scheduled for April 9th. The conversati...

This episode of Israel Policy Pod explores the lead-up to the April 9th, 2019 Israeli elections, focusing on the political tactics and implications for Prime...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the significance of Netanyahu calling new elections in Israel, reflecting on the ensuing convers...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman touch on three crucial topics like Netanyahu calling for new elections, the impact of a traditional Ethi...

Howard Kaplan, an observant Jew in Israel, continues a Christmas tradition started by his mother Toby, who was saved during the Holocaust by Aleksandra Taras...

Micah Goodman, a prominent figure associated with the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, delves into the contentious topic of whether Israel should stay ...

In a discussion featuring Policy Director Michael Koplow, predictions for 2019 include the likelihood of Trump revealing his "ultimate deal" and whether Neta...

In this predictions episode, Eli Koaz and Michael Koplow discuss potential developments in Israeli politics and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for 2019, ex...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss various important topics such as Israels reaction to yellow-vest protests, the differing views o...

In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the significance of recent yellow-vest protests in Israel, the divide between l...

In "Confusion and Illusions: 1939," authors Jehuda Reinharz and Yaacov Shavit discuss the challenges faced by Jewish leaders in Europe, the United States, an...

Secular Jewish Israelis in Israel are experiencing what is termed as "Christmas envy," where they enthusiastically partake in the superficial joys of Christm...

In "Winter in the Promised Land," the narrator describes the contrast between the luxurious comfort of the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Jerusalem and the tense a...

Paul Berman's essay in Tablet Magazine addresses concerns about the direction of the American left, focusing on the rise of charismatic female figures within...

Rafi Eis discusses the resurgence of nationalism worldwide and its relevance to Jews and Torah, focusing on Yoram Hazony's book "The Virtue of Nationalism" a...

Israeli film scholar Dan Chyutin notes the shift in Israeli films over recent decades where religion, particularly ultra-orthodox Judaism, has taken a promin...

Israeli film scholar Dan Chyutin notes a shift in Israeli cinema from a focus on secular society to highlighting religion, particularly ultra-orthodox Judais...

Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the increase in West Bank terror incidents and how it signifies a growing likelihood of a one-state reality. This trend ...

In this episode of Israel Policy Pod, Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the surge of violence in the West Bank, highlighting the complexities and dangers ...

In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman cover various important topics. They talk about a Tel Aviv leftist who meets settler...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the following topics: a left-wing Tel Aviv resident's eye-opening encounters with settlers in Te...

In "Manufacturing Falsehoods," journalist Ben-Dror Yemini refutes false allegations against Israel made by NGOs, academics, and the media, aiming to correct ...

Airbnb's decision to remove listings in Israeli West Bank settlements has led to the emergence of OlehStay, a new home-renting platform catering to this mark...

The 2018 Democracy Index in Israel highlights contrasting views on the state of democracy in the country, with half the population feeling it is under threat...

The Israeli 2018 Democracy Index reveals a divided perspective on the state of democracy in Israel, with half the population believing it is in danger while ...

An Ethiopian asylum-seeker, identified as L., who faced harrowing experiences involving human traffickers found solace on a kibbutz in Israel with her daught...

Hezbollah tunnels discovered under a Galilee farmers apple orchard in Metula have raised security concerns as they could have been used by Hezbollah fighters...

Ilan Goldenberg from the Center for a New American Security and the Brookings Institution released a report titled "Ending Gaza's Perpetual Crisis: A New U.S...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the impact of George H.W. Bush on the Middle East and US-Israel relations, the concerning findin...

Rav Avraham Yitzchak Kook, in a responsum to Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Pines, justifies the establishment of Jewish militias, self-defense, and a sovereign Jewish ...

Eliezer Ben-Yehuda's father-in-law, Shlomo Naftali Hertz Jonas, lamented the absence of Judah Maccabee in prayers during Hanukkah, emphasizing Maccabee's imp...

Qatar hired lobbyists to improve its image among American Jews, with new details revealing the lobbyists were paid far more than previously known, particular...

The opinion piece discusses the phrase "from the river to the sea" in the context of Palestinian aspirations for a free Palestine, shedding light on its hist...

Derek Penslar, a Jewish history professor at Harvard University, delves into the charismatic nature of Theodor Herzl, the founder of Zionism, in his upcoming...

Derek Penslar, a Professor of Jewish History at Harvard University, discusses his upcoming book on Theodor Herzl, exploring the fine line between eccentricit...

The Senate is expected to pass a resolution urging the U.S. to end activities related to the Yemen war, which would impact the U.S.'s relationship with Saudi...

In 1958, David Ben-Gurion, Israel's prime minister, asked 51 Jewish scholars for input on defining Jewish identity, particularly in cases of mixed marriages ...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the controversy surrounding Airbnb's decision to remove Jewish settlers from their site, questio...

In a discussion by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman, several topics were covered. They debated Airbnb's decision to remove Jewish settler...