The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Braving blazing heat, Canadians are hiking the Israeli desert for charity
20 Oct 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily highlights the efforts of the OneFamily Fund, a charity with Canadian roots supporting Israeli victims of terrorism. The discus...
20 Oct 2021
Israel Policy Pod
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The New Normal
14 Oct 2021
This episode of Israel Policy Pod explores how Arab-Israeli normalization, particularly through the Abraham Accords, can be used to advance Israeli-Palestini...
14 Oct 2021
Promised Podcast
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The “Vax & Figures” Edition
14 Oct 2021
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss the correlation between Israeli voting patterns and vaccination rates, the ten-year anniversa...
14 Oct 2021
Promised Podcast
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The “Waking Up But Still Not Woke” Edition
7 Oct 2021
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron engage in discussions on various important topics in Israel. They cover issues like the perception of co...
7 Oct 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Former ambassador Vivian Bercovici gives top marks to Israel's new government
6 Oct 2021
In this episode, Canada's former ambassador to Israel, Vivian Bercovici, assesses the first 100 days of Naftali Bennett's government, giving it high marks fo...
6 Oct 2021
Rivkush
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Hen Mazzig: Jews are not a race
4 Oct 2021
Hen Mazzig, an Israeli writer of Mizrahi descent, challenges the notion of Jews as a race, pointing out the complexity of Jewish identity, especially for Jew...
4 Oct 2021
Israel Policy Pod
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Ironing Out the Iron Dome
24 Sep 2021
This episode examines recent U.S. Congressional movements regarding funding for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system. It highlights the bipartisan suppo...
24 Sep 2021
Forward
House overwhelmingly approves Iron Dome funding
23 Sep 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill with a 420-9 vote to provide an additional $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, after in...
23 Sep 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Suppressing Speech and Going After Israel
22 Sep 2021
The podcast discusses how the media and Big Tech are suppressing stories about Hunter Biden and China's role in COVID, highlighting the implications of such ...
22 Sep 2021
Forward
100 days and counting. How much longer will Israel’s new government last?
20 Sep 2021
As Israel's coalition government, led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, marks 100 days in office, its longevity remains uncertain due to its diverse ideolog...
20 Sep 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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Israel’s Ellis Island, Behind Barbed Wire
13 Sep 2021
Israel's early efforts to manage mass immigration and prevent the spread of disease are highlighted in historian Rhona Seidelman's book "Under Quarantine: Im...
13 Sep 2021
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Is Zionism Part of Judaism?
13 Sep 2021
The debate surrounding Zionism and Judaism focuses on whether opposing Zionism makes one un-Jewish. Proponents argue that anti-Zionism dismantles a core aspe...
13 Sep 2021
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Rosh Hashanah, Prison Break, 9/11
10 Sep 2021
The text discusses a recent Israeli prison break involving six high-risk Palestinian security prisoners that has left authorities perplexed. It also touches ...
10 Sep 2021
Promised Podcast
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The “Distinguished & Undistinguished Distinctions” Edition
9 Sep 2021
In this segment, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss various significant topics, such as the politicization of IDF casualties follow...
9 Sep 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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Labor’s Love’s Lost
6 Sep 2021
Dr. Laura Wharton, a Jerusalem City Council member and lecturer at Hebrew University, explores the decline of the Labor Party in her book "Is the Party Over?...
6 Sep 2021
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Liberal Zionism and the Troubled Committed
4 Sep 2021
The article explores the predicament faced by American Jews who consider themselves liberal Zionists, often labeled as the "troubled committed." These indivi...
4 Sep 2021
Forward
In call with U.S. Jewish leaders, Israeli Prime Minister Bennett promises ‘no dramas’ on all fronts
4 Sep 2021
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett emphasized restoring strong U.S.-Israel relations and bipartisan support as key objectives in a call with American Jew...
4 Sep 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Bad News Bidens
3 Sep 2021
The podcast discusses the recent negative news surrounding President Biden, including poor job numbers, Delta variant fatalities, and a decrease in his suppo...
3 Sep 2021
Jewish Insider
Axel Springer doubles down on pro-Israel support in lead-up to Politico acquisition
3 Sep 2021
Axel Springer, a German media giant acquiring Politico for over $1 billion, is known for its core principles emphasizing support for Israel, the trans-Atlant...
3 Sep 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden Fails to Meet the Measure of the Moment
27 Aug 2021
The article discusses President Joe Biden's administration's response to the recent deadly suicide attacks in Kabul, where at least 13 Americans and over 100...
27 Aug 2021
Forward
How Biden and Bennett will push the restart button on U.S.-Israel relations
24 Aug 2021
In a meeting marked by mutual respect and shared goals, President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett aim to reset U.S.-Israel relations amidst ongo...
24 Aug 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Afghanistan Pullout Fallout Settles on the Biden White House
23 Aug 2021
The text discusses the aftermath of the Afghanistan pullout on the Biden White House and the potential for a domestic political crisis. Despite the administr...
23 Aug 2021
Call Me Back
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Afghanistan & The New Geopolitics - With Fred Kagan
20 Aug 2021
Fred Kagan discusses the geopolitical implications of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in various media outlets. He highlights the challenges faced by the ...
20 Aug 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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'You Chose Dishonor and You Shall Have War'
18 Aug 2021
The podcast discusses Joe Biden's decision regarding the chaos in Afghanistan following the exit of Americans, pondering if he believes the turmoil will be t...
18 Aug 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Pessimism Abroad, Optimism at Home
17 Aug 2021
Yuval Levin, founding editor of National Affairs, discusses the situation in Afghanistan and Joe Biden's response, along with his recent article in Commentar...
17 Aug 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Decline Is a Choice, and We’ve Chosen It
13 Aug 2021
In a discussion with Bloomberg columnist Eli Lake, the focus is on America's decision to abandon 20 years of work and progress in Afghanistan, emphasizing th...
13 Aug 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Does the Squad Want to Sink the Biden Presidency?
12 Aug 2021
The text questions whether the progressive members of the House, known as the Squad, are willing to jeopardize the Biden administration's key infrastructure ...
12 Aug 2021
Jewish Insider
Who’s in the majority now?
9 Aug 2021
The article explores the intra-party conflicts within the U.S. Democratic Party over support for Israel, focusing on the controversial 2020 congressional rac...
9 Aug 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E15 - How did Jews fare at the Olympics?
6 Aug 2021
Jews were well represented at the Tokyo Olympics, with athletes like Jessica Fox, Jemima Montag, Israel's mixed judo team, and gymnast Artem Dolgopyat excell...
6 Aug 2021
Israel Policy Pod
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Reflecting on the Past, Thinking About the Future
5 Aug 2021
In this episode, David A. Halperin reflects on the growth and challenges faced by the Israel Policy Forum over the past five years, focusing on changes in th...
5 Aug 2021
Promised Podcast
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The “Bodies of Evidence & Evidence of Bodies” Edition
5 Aug 2021
In a recent discussion on The Times of Israel, Miriam Herschlag, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron covered the topics of the admissibility of evidence in I...
5 Aug 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Lunatics Running the COVID Asylum
2 Aug 2021
The podcast discusses criticisms of the CDC, the Biden administration's handling of COVID-19, and alleged disinformation about the Delta variant in mainstrea...
2 Aug 2021
Promised Podcast
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The “Thought for Food” Edition
29 Jul 2021
In this edition, Miriam Herschlag, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron from the Times of Israel discuss the new Israeli government's approach to market-drive...
29 Jul 2021
Israel Policy Pod
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Can Israel-Palestinian Authority Relations Be Salvaged?
27 Jul 2021
The podcast discusses the complex dynamics between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA), examining the ramifications of recent events such as the May co...
27 Jul 2021
Forward
Democratic nominee for NYC comptroller says he supports Ben & Jerry’s West Bank ban
26 Jul 2021
Brad Lander, the Democratic nominee for New York City comptroller, expressed support for Ben & Jerry's decision to halt sales in Israeli settlements in the W...
26 Jul 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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A City in Text
26 Jul 2021
Dr. Yair Wallach's book "A City in Fragments: Urban Texts in Modern Jerusalem" explores the evolution of text in late 19th and early 20th-century Jerusalem, ...
26 Jul 2021
Israel Policy Pod
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Israel's New Government: A One-Month Performance Review
22 Jul 2021
In this episode, Evan Gottesman and Nimrod Novik evaluate the performance of Israel's new government under Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, focusing on its at...
22 Jul 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E13 - Olympics Preview: Who are the Jews to watch in Tokyo?
20 Jul 2021
With the Tokyo Olympics around the corner, Jewish sports enthusiasts are curious about Jewish athletes to watch during the games. A variety of Jewish contend...
20 Jul 2021
Israel Policy Pod
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Terrestrial Jerusalem Ep. 4: Coming Attractions, Jerusalem Edition
15 Jul 2021
In this episode, Evan Gottesman and Danny Seidemann delve into critical events anticipated in Jerusalem, such as court decisions on evictions in Sheikh Jarra...
15 Jul 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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It's Not Manly to Refuse the Vaccine
14 Jul 2021
James B. Meigs discusses the Delta variant surge and the resistance among some on the Right to combat it on a podcast episode, highlighting the issue of vacc...
14 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Israel’s forgotten fighters: Two Canadians who served in Israel's 1948 war
13 Jul 2021
This episode features Canadian veterans Bill Novick and Irving Matlow, who were part of the Machal, a group of foreign volunteers that supported Israel in it...
13 Jul 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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Climate Change: A Middle Eastern Perspective
12 Jul 2021
Professor Dan Rabinowitz from Tel Aviv University explores the impact of climate change on the Middle East in his book "The Power of Deserts," highlighting t...
12 Jul 2021
Promised Podcast
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The “Put a Sock in It!” Edition
8 Jul 2021
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron cover significant topics in Israel, such as settlers peacefully evacuating a West Bank outpost as ...
8 Jul 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E12 - Will Israel's baseball team medal at the Olympics?
7 Jul 2021
In episode 12 of Menschwarmers podcast, the discussion revolves around whether Israel's baseball team will win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, with hosts Jame...
7 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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What did Marc Garneau accomplish in his trip to Israel?
6 Jul 2021
In this episode, the discussion centers on Canada's Foreign Minister Marc Garneau's visit to Israel, highlighting his intention to lower tensions regarding t...
6 Jul 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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How Revolutionary Was Israel’s ‘Constitutional Revolution’?
5 Jul 2021
Amichai Cohen, a Law Professor at Ono Academic College and Senior Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, explores the impact of Israel's Constitutional Re...
5 Jul 2021
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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TV Made in Israel - with special guest Richard Plepler
1 Jul 2021
Former HBO Chairman and CEO Richard Plepler joins Yonit and Jonathan to discuss the global success of Israeli television shows like In Treatment, Fauda, Home...
1 Jul 2021
Promised Podcast
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The “Misguided Grandpas, Wayward Cousins & Uncle Sam: What Family Doesn’t Have Its Ups and Downs” Edition
1 Jul 2021
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag from Times of Israel discuss various topics including Israel's new government's relations with the U....
1 Jul 2021
Israel Policy Pod
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A Bennett-Lapid Foreign Policy
29 Jun 2021
In this episode of Israel Policy Pod, Lahav Harkov from the Jerusalem Post discusses Foreign Minister Yair Lapid's inaugural overseas trip and the distinct f...
29 Jun 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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Governance vs. Governability: More Than Just Semantics
28 Jun 2021
Edna Harel-Fischer, a research fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, discusses the difference between governance and governability in Israel and why it h...
28 Jun 2021