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Kosha Dillz, an American rapper, incorporates his Jewish identity prominently in his music, addressing topics like anti-Semitism and addiction. In his latest...

In a discussion with Gilad Halpern, Ilan Peleg, a government and Israel Studies professor, examines the evolving narrative in Israel from one of self-assuran...

In this edition, Noah, Alon Tal, and William Slott engage in a discussion covering the themes of managing population growth in Israel as highlighted in Tal's...

Zachary Smith discusses how contemporary Mizrahi radicals in Israel challenge the foundational principles of classic Zionism, such as rootedness and a Wester...

Prof. William Miles from Northeastern University delves into the complexities of the Druze community's integration in modern Israel in a conversation with ho...

Dr. Azriel Bermant, a historian and professor at Tel Aviv University, delves into his book "Margaret Thatcher and the Middle East" with host Gilad Halpern, f...

Professor Rebeca Raijman of the University of Haifa speaks with host Gilad Halpern about her book "South African Jews in Israel: Assimilation in Multigenerat...

In this edition, Noah, Gilad Halpern, and Miriam Herschlag discuss the IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot telling Israel's politicians to be silent, American p...

Dr. Guy Ziv, an international relations professor, explores the ongoing debate within Israel's political and military domains regarding peacemaking policies,...

Geoffrey Levin, a doctoral student at NYU, explores Jewish Americans' perspectives on Israel's treatment of its Arab minority during the 1950s and 60s, a per...

Historian Prof. David Tal challenges the notion that Israel could have prevented the Yom Kippur War by responding to Anwar Sadat's peace initiatives, questio...

Israel recently passed a law mandating domestic organizations primarily funded by foreign governments to disclose this in communications with the government,...

Dr. Shira Klein from Chapman University in California talks with host Gilad Halpern about innovative methods for teaching about Israel to American undergradu...

Comedians Amy Poehler and Natasha Lyonne are adapting the hit Israeli film "Zero Motivation," which satirizes life in the IDF, for American television on BBC...

Dr. Ariela Keysar discusses the significant but overlooked influence of grandparents on the political views of college students in a conversation with host G...

Dr. Tamir Libel discusses the concept of "strategic culture" and its impact on policy-making in national security, both in Israel and globally, with host Gil...

In this discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah cover the topics of Brexit and its implications on Israeli politics, the differing perspectives of secular and rel...

The BDS movement's celebrated victory over the security giant G4S turned out to be a significant defeat due to new anti-boycott laws in several U.S. states. ...

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has passed the Combating BDS Act of 2016, a measure allowing state and local governments to divest public funds from...

Dr. Uta Larkey from Goucher College talks about the migration of Jewish displaced persons from Germany to Palestine after World War II in a conversation with...

Prof. Csaba Nikolenyi of Concordia University and the Azrieli Institute of Israel Studies discusses with host Gilad Halpern the impact of party swapping on I...

In this episode of "Don't Hate The Player," the focus is on a Jewish sports author, Matthew Futterman, discussing the evolution of athletes' financial suppor...

In two new works of Jewish political theory by David Novak and Chaim Gans, the foundation of Zionism is under scrutiny, with Novak arguing for a theological ...

Prof. Dov Waxman discusses his book "Trouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict Over Israel" with host Gilad Halpern. The book examines the changing ...

In this episode of "The Terrorists in Tel Aviv? A pleasure! Edition," Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the aftermath of the terrorist attacks at Sarona Market ...

Moshe Yaalon, former Defense Minister of Israel, has declared his intention to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the country's top position in ...

Saul Bellow, the renowned writer, had a deep respect and admiration for Teddy Kollek, the former mayor of Jerusalem, whom he considered a captivating and inf...

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order targeting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement, requiring state agencies to divest ...

In a discussion on "Out of the ivory tower: Academia thrust into 21st century," Prof. Gili Drori from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and co-chair of the ...

Prof. Haim Yacobi discusses his book "Israel and Africa: A Genealogy of Moral Geography" with host Gilad Halpern, exploring how Israel's historical connectio...

Dr. Uriel Abulof from Tel Aviv University delves into his book "The Mortality and Morality of Nations" during a conversation with host Gilad Halpern, focusin...

Dr. Itzick Shai, an archaeologist from Ariel University in Israel, discusses the community-focused archaeology project at Tel Burna on a podcast. The inclusi...

The appointment of Avigdor Lieberman as Israel's Defense Minister in 2016 signaled significant shifts in Israeli politics and international relations. Known ...

In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah cover the Israeli political landscape, including Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition expansion that excludes Herzog ...

Dr. Aidan Beatty, an expert in Irish and Jewish nationalisms, highlights the similarities between Zionism and Irish nationalism in a discussion with host Gil...

In this discussion, the participants explore three main topics. Firstly, they debate a proposed bill in Israel suggesting term limits for Prime Ministers, po...

Yom Haatzmaut is a day to reflect on Israel's independence and its adherence to the values laid out by David Ben-Gurion. To celebrate the occasion, Guy Sharr...

Religions scholar Shai Ferraro from Tel Aviv University discusses the rise of pagan rituals in modern Israel and their juxtaposition with Judaism’s historica...

Dr. Esther Carmel-Hakim, a historian of Zionism at the University of Haifa, discusses the significant but often overlooked role that women played in the earl...

In a discussion titled "The 'Ugly Israelis?' Edition," the hosts delve into the significance of the phrase "Never again" regarding the Holocaust, exploring t...

Dr. Rachel Werczberger, an anthropologist and religious scholar, discusses the emergence of new forms of spirituality in Israeli society in light of traditio...

Professor Joel Migdal discusses his book "Shifting Sands: The United States in the Middle East" with host Gilad Halpern, highlighting how American foreign po...

In the "OUR Killer?" edition, Gilad Halpern, Naomi Zeveloff, and Noah explore the Israeli support for a soldier who shot a Palestinian stabber, question if l...

Amid Israel's involvement in the Azeri-Armenian conflict over Ngorno-Karabakh, it maintains a strategic balance, considering its alliance with Azerbaijan for...

Dr. Shayna Weiss, a post-doctoral fellow at Tel Aviv University, explores the beginnings of gender segregation at Israeli beaches with host Gilad Halpern. Th...

The "Four Sons for a New Generation" edition discusses modern interpretations of the four sons from the Midrash, aligning them with contemporary archetypes. ...

Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam, known as the "Godfather of THC," discovered tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound in cannabis responsible for its psy...

In the text, Abbi and Ilana from the show "Broad City" embark on a Birthright trip to Israel called Birthmark. The trip is seen as a way to help them navigat...

Yaakov Katz, a former aide to Naftali Bennett, has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, succeeding Steven Linde. Katz, who former...

Gilad Halpern and Professor Yaarah Bar-On discuss the decline of the kibbutz movement in Israel, once a central part of Israeli and Zionist ideology. They an...