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People of the Pod headphones AJC Passport: Talking to Tehran and Negotiating Jewish Numbers 3 Aug 2018
President Trump has expressed willingness to meet with Iranian leaders without preconditions, potentially signaling a new approach to negotiations. In a rece...
3 Aug 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Blood, Sweat & Milk” Edition 2 Aug 2018
In "The Blood, Sweat & Milk Edition," Times of Israel contributors Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron explore various significant topics...
2 Aug 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Blood, Sweat & Milk” Edition 2 Aug 2018
In "The Blood, Sweat & Milk Edition," Times of Israel Ops & Blogs Editor Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss various significant ...
2 Aug 2018
Israel Policy Pod headphones The Ins and Outs of Gaza 2 Aug 2018
Evan Gottesman, host of Israel Policy Pod, discusses Gaza with Tania Hary, the executive director of Gisha, an Israeli NGO dedicated to enhancing Palestinian...
2 Aug 2018
Forward ‘God’s Plan’ Indeed: Drake Will Produce Israeli HBO Teen Series 31 Jul 2018
Drake, the popular Canadian rapper, is set to produce an American adaptation of the hit Israeli teen series "Euphoria." The show will explore the lives of te...
31 Jul 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones A Road to Forgiveness: How Societies Cope with Collective Trauma 30 Jul 2018
Professor Ruti Teitel explores how societies grapple with collective trauma and seek forgiveness after experiencing major violence and injustices. Through he...
30 Jul 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “The Revolution Will Be Corporatized” Edition 26 Jul 2018
In a discussion led by Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron, they explore Likud voters' surprising views, Israeli corporations supporting LGB...
26 Jul 2018
Forward Netta: I’m In Love With What Winning Eurovision Did For My People 24 Jul 2018
Netta Barzilai, the winner of Eurovision representing Israel, reflected on how her unique sound and appearance helped her overcome childhood bullying and fin...
24 Jul 2018
Tablet Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Blames 220-Pound Boulder Dislodged From Western Wall on Egalitarian ‘Quarrel-Mongers’ 24 Jul 2018
Jerusalem's deputy mayor, Dov Kalmanovich, attributed the recent falling of a 220-pound boulder from the Western Wall near an egalitarian prayer site to what...
24 Jul 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones On the Media: Public Broadcasting, Regulation and Press Freedom in Israel 23 Jul 2018
Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler, a Senior Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, discusses media policy in Israel and potential government interference with...
23 Jul 2018
Tablet Me, U, Baku, Quba 23 Jul 2018
The text discusses the author's experience traveling to Baku, Azerbaijan, on a budget flight with details about the airline, in-flight entertainment, and pas...
23 Jul 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones My Kingdom for a Constitution 20 Jul 2018
Yedidia Stern expresses concerns about the impact of Israel's nation-state law on the balance between being a Jewish and democratic state, emphasizing the ne...
20 Jul 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones My Kingdom for a Constitution 20 Jul 2018
Yedidia Stern, a legal scholar and VP of the Israel Democracy Institute, expresses concerns about the impact of Israel's nation-state law on the balance betw...
20 Jul 2018
People of the Pod headphones AJC Passport: The Trump-Putin Summit and Israel’s Nation-State Bill 20 Jul 2018
President Trump's recent visit to Europe stirred controversy as he branded the European Union a U.S. foe and faced backlash for his handling of pressing issu...
20 Jul 2018
Israel Policy Pod headphones Birthright and the Nation-State Law 20 Jul 2018
Eli and Evan, along with Israeli journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer, discuss the impact of the nation-state law passed by the Knesset and recent Birthright wal...
20 Jul 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “It’s Finally Nice & Legal! Israel is a Jewish State!” Edition 19 Jul 2018
In a podcast episode featuring Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron, several topics are discussed, including Israel passing the Nation-State ...
19 Jul 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Business and Human Rights: A Contradiction in Terms? 16 Jul 2018
David Bilchitz, a law professor at the University of Johannesburg, suggests in his book "Building a Treaty on Business and Human Rights" that a legal framewo...
16 Jul 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Business and Human Rights: A Contradiction in Terms? 16 Jul 2018
David Bilchitz, a law professor, suggests in his book "Building a Treaty on Business and Human Rights" a legal framework to align business development with t...
16 Jul 2018
Israel Policy Pod headphones Is There a Plan B? 13 Jul 2018
In a podcast hosted by Eli Kowaz and Evan Gottesman, Israel Policy Forum's Nimrod Novik discusses the Trump administration's peace plan and questions whether...
13 Jul 2018
Israel Policy Pod headphones Is There a Plan B? 13 Jul 2018
In this episode, hosts Eli Kowaz and Evan Gottesman, joined by Nimrod Novik and David A. Halperin, discuss the stagnation of the Trump administration's peace...
13 Jul 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Don’t Know Much About History” Edition 12 Jul 2018
Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron delve into three significant topics in Jewish history and current events, including the controversy surr...
12 Jul 2018
Forward A Country Made of Plastic: Israel’s Addiction to Disposable Tableware 9 Jul 2018
The article discusses Israel's increasing use of disposable tableware, driven by convenience and cultural habits, particularly among the ultra-orthodox Jewis...
9 Jul 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Live from the 2018 AIS Conference: The ‘Berkeley School’ Approach to Hebrew Literature 9 Jul 2018
At the 2018 AIS Conference, scholars Gilad Halpern, Prof. Chana Kronfeld, and Dr. Yael Segalovitz discussed methods to broaden the study of Hebrew literature...
9 Jul 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Left=Bereft?” Edition 5 Jul 2018
In this discussion by Gilad Halpern, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron, they cover various topics, including Avi Gabbay's use of consultants to attack Ya...
5 Jul 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Left=Bereft?” Edition 5 Jul 2018
In this edition, Gilad Halpern, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss various timely topics and end with a heartwarming anecdote from Israel. The dis...
5 Jul 2018
Forward Earthquakes Rattle Sea Of Galilee In Northern Israel 4 Jul 2018
Several earthquakes, with one measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale, shook the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel, causing some people in nearby areas like Tiber...
4 Jul 2018
Tablet Mort Klein’s Fish Tale 3 Jul 2018
ZOA President Mort Klein criticized Qatar for its ties to Islamic extremists, particularly after the country honored a Muslim Brotherhood cleric and criticiz...
3 Jul 2018
Tablet Is Israel to Blame for That Really Awful Day Yesterday in the World Cup? 2 Jul 2018
An Israeli individual, Yosef Dagan, played a crucial role in the introduction of penalty shootouts in soccer as a means to decide tied games, ultimately lead...
2 Jul 2018
People of the Pod headphones AJC Passport: Conversations with Amb. Daniel Shapiro and UN Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov 29 Jun 2018
AJC Passport features exclusive conversations with Ambassador Daniel Shapiro and UN Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov from AJC Global Forum in Israel. Am...
29 Jun 2018
Israel Policy Pod headphones The Situation On The Ground 29 Jun 2018
David A. Halperin, Executive Director of the Israel Policy Forum, shares insights from a recent leadership delegation to Israel and the West Bank, highlighti...
29 Jun 2018
Israel Policy Pod headphones The Situation On The Ground 29 Jun 2018
David A. Halperin shares insights from his recent trip to Israel and the West Bank, highlighting the complex issues surrounding U.S. aid withholding, Gaza's ...
29 Jun 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Put Away for Take Away?” Edition 28 Jun 2018
The discussion revolves around three main topics in Israel: the indictment of First Lady Sara Netanyahu for reportedly charging taxpayers for pricey take-out...
28 Jun 2018
Tablet In Tel Aviv, a Mechitzah Sparks a Battle Over the Role of Religion in the Public Square 27 Jun 2018
In Tel Aviv, a controversy arose over the use of a mechitzah at a religious event in Rabin Square. The mayor and civil rights organizations opposed the mechi...
27 Jun 2018
Tablet Israel Is Losing the Social Media War 26 Jun 2018
The article discusses how modern warfare, particularly the Gaza-Israel conflict, is not just fought on the ground but also in cyberspace, with social media p...
26 Jun 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Quo Vadis, IDF? 25 Jun 2018
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) play a crucial role in Israeli life, but changes in Israeli society and warfare raise questions about its future. The IDF is ...
25 Jun 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Quo Vadis, IDF? 25 Jun 2018
Yuval Shany and Amichai Cohen of the Israel Democracy Institute examine the changing role of the IDF in Israeli society, questioning why there is a decline i...
25 Jun 2018
Tablet In the IDF, It’s Religion Versus Vegans 25 Jun 2018
Vegan soldiers in the IDF are facing challenges with food options, especially during Shabbat, as highlighted by a recent incident where a cook prepared warm ...
25 Jun 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Benjamin Netanyahu’s New World Order” Edition 21 Jun 2018
In a podcast segment titled "The Benjamin Netanyahus New World Order Edition," Miriam Herschlag, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss Prime Minister Netanya...
21 Jun 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Benjamin Netanyahu’s New World Order” Edition 21 Jun 2018
Miriam Herschlag, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy of using the threat of Iran's nuclearization to strengthen ties with th...
21 Jun 2018
People of the Pod headphones AJC Passport: Special Global Forum Episode - The Great Debate 20 Jun 2018
In a special episode of AJC Passport titled "The Great Debate" held at the AJC Global Forum in Jerusalem, Member of Knesset Stav Shaffir of the Labor party a...
20 Jun 2018
Lehrhaus Nine Measures 18 Jun 2018
The text explores the life of an olive grower in Jerusalem whose son was tragically killed in a confrontation in the West Bank. The narrative delves into the...
18 Jun 2018
Jewish Review of Books You Shall Appoint for Yourself Judges 16 Jun 2018
Aharon Barak, a prominent figure in Israeli law, reshaped the country's legal landscape through bold judicial activism during his time on the Supreme Court f...
16 Jun 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Terror with a Tail!” Edition 14 Jun 2018
In the discussion on Haaretz's podcast, the hosts delve into three main topics - the use of flaming kites by Palestinians causing significant damage in Israe...
14 Jun 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Terror with a Tail!” Edition 14 Jun 2018
In a discussion led by Haaretz's International Director Charlotte Halle, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman, three significant topics were covered along with a he...
14 Jun 2018
Israel Policy Pod headphones Settlements, Diaspora, and Demography 14 Jun 2018
Dr. Sara Yael Hirschhorn of Oxford University, author of "City on a Hilltop: American Jews and the Israeli Settler Movement," discusses the Israeli settlemen...
14 Jun 2018
Israel Policy Pod headphones Settlements, Diaspora, and Demography 14 Jun 2018
This episode discusses the complex dynamics surrounding Israeli settlements in the West Bank, focusing on the role of American Jews in the settlement movemen...
14 Jun 2018
Tablet Food Poisoning, Kleptomania, and Dirty Politics: Israel’s Troubled History in the World Cup 14 Jun 2018
Israel's troubled history in the World Cup is a captivating tale of political intrigue and sporting challenges. From their early aspirations in 1934 to their...
14 Jun 2018
People of the Pod headphones AJC Passport: Live from Jerusalem - Exploring Israel and the Media with Matti Friedman 13 Jun 2018
Journalist and author Matti Friedman discusses the role of the press in covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a live episode of AJC Passport from Jeru...
13 Jun 2018
Jewish Review of Books Michael Chabon’s Sacred and Profane Cliché Machine 13 Jun 2018
In his controversial commencement speech at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Cha...
13 Jun 2018
Jewish Review of Books Equine Ambles into a Watering Hole: An Interview with Jessica Cohen 12 Jun 2018
Translator Jessica Cohen, who shared the 2017 Man Booker International Prize with David Grossman for translating "A Horse Walks into a Bar," discusses the co...
12 Jun 2018