People of the Pod
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AJC Passport: Americans and Israel
9 Feb 2018
In an episode of AJC Passport, the discussion revolves around the U.S.-Israel relationship and the bipartisan support it has traditionally enjoyed, founded o...
9 Feb 2018
Tel Aviv Review
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Portrait of the Father of a Nation
2 Feb 2018
In a 2015 episode, historian Prof. Anita Shapira, known for her expertise in Zionism, delves into her biography of David Ben-Gurion, the first prime minister...
2 Feb 2018
Tablet
What Happened to Israel’s ‘New Haredim’?
1 Feb 2018
The ultra-Orthodox community in Israel was once seen as integrating more into modern Israeli society, but this trend has stalled recently, with a plateau in ...
1 Feb 2018
People of the Pod
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AJC Passport: Evangelicals and Israel
28 Jan 2018
Vice President Mike Pence's strong support for Israel, rooted in his Evangelical faith, was highlighted during his recent visit to the country. The discussio...
28 Jan 2018
Tel Aviv Review
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The Holocaust: The Litmus Test of the Israeli Media
26 Jan 2018
Dr. Oren Meyers from the University of Haifa, co-author of the book Communicating Awe, discusses the significant presence of Holocaust-related content in Isr...
26 Jan 2018
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The "Abbas Unbound" Edition
25 Jan 2018
Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the impact of Palestinian Authority President Abbas's recent speeches where he claimed Israel is...
25 Jan 2018
People of the Pod
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AJC Passport: The Trump Administration and Israel
24 Jan 2018
In this AJC Passport discussion, the focus is on the Trump administration's approach towards Israel and the Arab-Israeli peace process during its first year....
24 Jan 2018
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Miloš Zeman and the Czech Tradition of Supporting Israel When It Matters
22 Jan 2018
Czech President Milo Zeman's support for Israel, following a tradition that began with the country's founding president Thomas Masaryk, who championed Jewish...
22 Jan 2018
Tel Aviv Review
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Political Science: Early Israeli-German Scientific Exchanges
19 Jan 2018
Prof. Ute Deichmann from Ben Gurion University discusses the early Israeli-German scientific exchanges and their role in paving the way for diplomatic relati...
19 Jan 2018
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The "Selfie in Auschwitz?” Edition
18 Jan 2018
Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss three significant topics and share a heartening anecdote from Israel in a podcast episode titled...
18 Jan 2018
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1968, Turbulent Year In World History, Remembered In New Exhibit
17 Jan 2018
A new exhibit at the Steven Kasher Gallery in New York commemorates the tumultuous year of 1968 with 366 black and white photographs, each representing a dif...
17 Jan 2018
Tel Aviv Review
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To Have and Have Not: Aspirations, Fulfilled and Unfulfilled
15 Jan 2018
Journalist and author Mika Almog delves into her new collection of short stories in "Anticipation," focusing on ordinary yet compelling characters set in con...
15 Jan 2018
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The "Pascal's Meteorology" Edition
11 Jan 2018
In a recent discussion, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman explored three main topics: reconsidering the job role of the UN agency aiding P...
11 Jan 2018
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The "Pascal's Meteorology" Edition
11 Jan 2018
Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman engage in a discussion covering three main topics: the role of the UN agency aiding Palestinians, the ap...
11 Jan 2018
Tel Aviv Review
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Actually Existing Populism: Anti-Immigration Rhetoric and the Assault on Liberal Democracy
8 Jan 2018
Sasha Polakow-Suransky discusses his book "Go Back to Where You Came From: The Backlash Against Immigration and the Fate of Western Democracy" which examines...
8 Jan 2018
Jewish Review of Books
100 Years of Solicitude: Commemorating Balfour
7 Jan 2018
The text discusses the commemoration of the Balfour Declaration's centenary, outlining British Prime Minister Theresa May's affirmation of support for Israel...
7 Jan 2018
Jewish Review of Books
History of a Passé Future
7 Jan 2018
The kibbutz, once viewed as a successful utopian experiment in Israel, has undergone significant changes over the years, with many kibbutzim privatizing and ...
7 Jan 2018
Jewish Review of Books
Life on a Hilltop
7 Jan 2018
Sara Hirschhorn's book, "City on a Hilltop: American Jews and the Israeli Settler Movement," provides a detailed history of American Jews' involvement in Isr...
7 Jan 2018
Jewish Review of Books
Ritchie’s Boys and the Men from Zion
7 Jan 2018
"Sons and Soldiers" by Bruce Henderson tells the stories of German-Jewish soldiers who escaped the Third Reich to become combat interrogators for the U.S. Ar...
7 Jan 2018
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Black Hats Are the New Black: Israeli TV Show About Cool Haredim is a Runaway Hit
5 Jan 2018
"Shababnikim" is an Israeli TV show that has become popular both in Israel and abroad for its humorous and cutting portrayal of the lives of Haredi (ultra-Or...
5 Jan 2018
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The "Likud's Settlement-Schizoid New Year's Resolutions” Edition
4 Jan 2018
In a discussion led by journalists Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Miriam Herschlag, they explore the Likud party's conflicting statements on settleme...
4 Jan 2018
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El Al Will Now Fly Direct From Tel Aviv To Silicon Valley
4 Jan 2018
El Al Airlines will introduce direct flights between Tel Aviv and San Francisco to cater to passengers in the high-tech sector shuttling between Silicon Vall...
4 Jan 2018
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The Ayatollah Empire Is Rotting Away
2 Jan 2018
The article discusses the current state of the Iranian regime and the potential for its collapse. It highlights the economic challenges facing Iran, includin...
2 Jan 2018
Tel Aviv Review
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Have a Heart: The Dolphinarium Bombing and a Heart Transplant
29 Dec 2017
"Beat: The True Story of a Bomb and a Heart Transplant" delves into the profound events surrounding the 2001 terror attack at a Tel Aviv nightclub and an ove...
29 Dec 2017
Tel Aviv Review
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Greed or Need? Corruption in a Time of Corruption
25 Dec 2017
Ina Kubbe delves into the complex issue of corruption in her discussion on "Corruption and Norms: Why Informal Rules Matter," co-edited with Annika Engelbert...
25 Dec 2017
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The “Webbutz?” Edition
21 Dec 2017
In the "The Webbutz? Edition," Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Haaretz journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer discuss Teva's decision to close factories in Israel, ...
21 Dec 2017
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The “Webbutz?” Edition
21 Dec 2017
In this edition of The Webbutz, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Haaretz journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer discuss significant topics including the closure of T...
21 Dec 2017
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Meghan Markle Reportedly Considers Israeli Fashion Designer for Her Royal Wedding Gown
21 Dec 2017
Meghan Markle, the soon-to-be royal spouse of Prince Harry, is reportedly considering Israeli fashion designer Inbal Dror to create her wedding gown, sparkin...
21 Dec 2017
Israel Policy Pod
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Arab Acquaintances
18 Dec 2017
In this episode, Eli Kowaz and Noa Shusterman discuss with Hussein Ibish the evolving relationships between Israel and Arab Gulf states, particularly in the ...
18 Dec 2017
Israel Policy Pod
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Arab Acquaintances
18 Dec 2017
Eli Kowaz and Noa Shusterman speak with Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, discussing Israel's evolving ...
18 Dec 2017
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The “Who Killed Hanukkah?” Edition
14 Dec 2017
In this episode, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Allison Kaplan Sommer discuss three main topics: the controversy over an Israeli musician covering his eyes w...
14 Dec 2017
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Nikki Haley Backs Off of Controversial Statement About Qatar and Hamas
13 Dec 2017
US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has clarified a controversial statement denying Qatar's financial support for Hamas, after initially indicating otherwise...
13 Dec 2017
Lehrhaus
The New Jewish Philosophy of Rav Shagar
11 Dec 2017
Rav Shagar, a significant Jewish thinker, resonates with many in today's postmodern world due to his innovative approach of integrating traditional Jewish va...
11 Dec 2017
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Go Ahead, Bite Into That Bacon Cheeseburger. It’s Kosher.
11 Dec 2017
Crave, a new restaurant in Jerusalem, has managed to serve American favorites like cheeseburgers and nachos while remaining kosher by utilizing vegan cheese ...
11 Dec 2017
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The “If I Don't Recogize You, O Jerusalem - Live from Boston” Edition
8 Dec 2017
Noah Efron, Don Futterman, Charlotte Hall, and Josh Weinberg discuss crucial topics live from Boston, including American Jews identifying with Israel despite...
8 Dec 2017
Tel Aviv Review
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Inclusivity Clauses: Getting Past Stalemate in Peacemaking
8 Dec 2017
Gilead Sher, an attorney and former chief negotiator for Israel, talks about his book Negotiating in Times of Conflict and ways to overcome obstacles in peac...
8 Dec 2017
Israel Policy Pod
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The Soviet-Israeli War
8 Dec 2017
Dr. Isabella Ginor and Gideon Remez from Hebrew University's Truman Institute discuss their book, "The Soviet-Israeli War, 1967-1973," exploring the USSR's i...
8 Dec 2017
Forward
Trump Recognizes Jerusalem As Israel Capital, Pledges To Move Embassy
7 Dec 2017
On December 6, 2017, President Donald Trump declared that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and announced plans to move the U.S...
7 Dec 2017
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The “Why Oh Why Won’t You Try Me?” Edition
30 Nov 2017
Noah, Gilad Halpern, and Miriam Herschlag discuss various topics including an IDF officer wanting to be prosecuted for beating a Palestinian, changes in elec...
30 Nov 2017
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The “Why Oh Why Won’t You Try Me?” Edition
30 Nov 2017
In this episode of Why Oh Why Wont You Try Me? Edition, Noah, Gilad Halpern, and Miriam Herschlag discuss significant topics, including an IDF officer from B...
30 Nov 2017
Tel Aviv Review
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Permanent Revolution: Soviet Meddling in the Arab-Israeli Conflict
27 Nov 2017
Isabella Ginor and Gideon Remez, scholars at the Hebrew University's Truman Institute, delve into their book "The Soviet-Israeli War 1967-1973," revealing li...
27 Nov 2017
Tel Aviv Review
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Lights and Shadows of Doubt: Modern Philosophy in Pictures
24 Nov 2017
Professor Steven Nadler from the University of Wisconsin-Madison discusses the graphic book "Heretics! The Wonderous (and Dangerous) Beginnings of Modern Phi...
24 Nov 2017
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The “Take From Us Our Tired, Our Poor, Our Huddled Masses Yearning to Breathe Free” Edition
23 Nov 2017
Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Haaretz International Director Charlotte Halle discuss three significant topics in Israel, including the country's contemplati...
23 Nov 2017
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Bipartisan Congressional Letter Questions Nikki Haley’s Stance on Hamas
21 Nov 2017
A bipartisan group of eight Congressmen, four Republicans, and four Democrats, sent a letter to UN ambassador Nikki Haley questioning her stance on Hamas aft...
21 Nov 2017
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The "Unscrewed" Edition
16 Nov 2017
In the "Unscrewed" Edition, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Naomi Zeveloff delve into the lack of grievance among secular and Mizrahi right-wing Israelis desp...
16 Nov 2017
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The "Unscrewed" Edition
16 Nov 2017
In this episode of "Unscrewed," Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Naomi Zeveloff discuss why some members of Israel's secular and Mizrahi right do not express g...
16 Nov 2017
Forward
Iran, Iraq Reject Israel’s Offer Of Aid For Earthquake Victims
16 Nov 2017
Israel offered humanitarian aid to Iran and Iraq following a devastating earthquake that resulted in hundreds of casualties, but both countries rejected the ...
16 Nov 2017
Tel Aviv Review
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Tel Aviv Stories: Identity and Dislocation in a Strangely Familiar Place
13 Nov 2017
In her collection of short stories, "The Worlds We Think We Know," Israeli-American novelist Dalia Rosenfeld delves into the internal struggles of individual...
13 Nov 2017
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The “On the Road to Perdition with Waze” Edition
9 Nov 2017
Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Miriam Herschlag discuss important topics including the use of militants' bodies as bargaining chips in Israel, the debate ove...
9 Nov 2017
Israel Policy Pod
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Behind the Smiles: Is Reconciliation for Real?
9 Nov 2017
Noa Shusterman and Adam Basciano from IPF host Ghaith al-Omari, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute and former executive director of the American Tas...
9 Nov 2017