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Tel Aviv Review headphones Everything You Knew about Israel's Economy is Wrong 14 May 2018
Dr. Arie Krampf discusses in his book "The Israeli Path to Neo-Liberalism: The State, Continuity and Change" the intricate history of Israel's economy, chall...
14 May 2018
People of the Pod headphones AJC Passport: America Exits the Iran Deal, Hezbollah Wins Big in Lebanon 11 May 2018
President Trump has announced the U.S.'s exit from the Iran nuclear deal, reinstating sanctions, with reactions in Israel and the Gulf positive and Europe di...
11 May 2018
Israel Policy Pod headphones The Art Of Leaving The Deal 11 May 2018
David A. Halperin and Evan Gottesman discuss the implications of the United States' exit from the Iran nuclear deal with former Israeli deputy defense minist...
11 May 2018
Israel Policy Pod headphones The Art Of Leaving The Deal 11 May 2018
In this episode, David A. Halperin and Evan Gottesman speak with Brigadier General Ephraim Sneh about the implications of the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran n...
11 May 2018
Tablet Lessons From the Mother of a Kidnapped Soldier 11 May 2018
The text discusses the author's experience of motherhood in Israel, influenced by Aviva Shalit, whose son Gilad was kidnapped. Aviva's initial reluctance to ...
11 May 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Age of Uncertainty” Edition 10 May 2018
In a podcast episode titled "The Age of Uncertainty Edition," the hosts explore significant topics including concerns raised by Trump's decisions and escalat...
10 May 2018
Forward Iran Reportedly Fires Missiles At Israel, And Israel Strikes Back In Syria 10 May 2018
Iran reportedly launched 20 missiles at Israel from Syria, which were intercepted or landed in Syrian territory, with no Israeli casualties. Israel responded...
10 May 2018
Tablet Obama and the Iranian Nuclear Threat 10 May 2018
During Netanyahu's early years as prime minister, the focus was on ensuring Israel had the military capability to strike Iran's nuclear program if needed, wi...
10 May 2018
People of the Pod headphones AJC Passport: Where Does Europe Stand as the Iran Deal Deadline Looms? 4 May 2018
As the deadline for the Iran nuclear deal nears, President Trump must decide whether or not to waive sanctions on Iran. European leaders have been urging him...
4 May 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones The Other Goldene Medina: The History of South African Jewry 4 May 2018
In "The Other Goldene Medina: The History of South African Jewry," Milton Shain, a history professor focusing on Jews and anti-Semitism in South Africa, pres...
4 May 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones The Other Goldene Medina: The History of South African Jewry 4 May 2018
Professor Milton Shain, an expert in the history of Jews and anti-Semitism in South Africa, provides a unique perspective on the Jewish community in the regi...
4 May 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Israel First!” Edition 3 May 2018
In "The Israel First! Edition" podcast, hosts Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman delve into three key topics. They question the role of the...
3 May 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Israel First!” Edition 3 May 2018
In this discussion, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman delve into the influence of the Jewish Agency on Israeli politics, the concept of pr...
3 May 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Moral Equivalency of Hate 30 Apr 2018
Julia Ebner's book "The Rage: The Vicious Circle of Islamist and Far Right Extremism" explores the parallels between radical Islam and right-wing extremism, ...
30 Apr 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “What About Natalie?” Edition 26 Apr 2018
In the "What About Natalie? Edition," hosts Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman cover three key topics including a discussion with Haaretz c...
26 Apr 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “What About Natalie?” Edition 26 Apr 2018
Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss Anshel Pfeffer's book on Benjamin Netanyahu, debating the impact of Israel's old Labor elite and...
26 Apr 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Malka Marom's Great Canadian Songbook: Joni, Leonard and I 23 Apr 2018
Malka Marom, a Canadian-Israeli musician, broadcaster, and friend of Joni Mitchell, chronicles her deep connection with the iconic musician in "Joni Mitchell...
23 Apr 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Malka Marom's Great Canadian Songbook: Joni, Leonard and I 23 Apr 2018
Malka Marom, a Canadian-Israeli musician and broadcaster, recounts her deep friendship with Joni Mitchell, sparked by Mitchell's music in 1966, leading to a ...
23 Apr 2018
People of the Pod headphones AJC Passport: Three Perspectives as Israel Turns 70 19 Apr 2018
AJC Passport recently marked Israel's 70th anniversary by engaging with three prominent figures: Tzipi Livni, a Member of Knesset and former Foreign Minister...
19 Apr 2018
Tablet Gangsters for Zion 19 Apr 2018
In the post-World War II era, the Jewish Agency established a covert arms procurement network in the United States under the Haganah, involving a diverse gro...
19 Apr 2018
Tablet Israeli Arabs Are Choosing Jewish Schools 19 Apr 2018
In Israel, a growing number of Arab parents are choosing to send their children to Jewish schools for the better funding, educational opportunities, and Hebr...
19 Apr 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Seventy Short Reasons” Edition 18 Apr 2018
Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the complexities of viewing IDF soldiers as "our kids," questioning if this hinders moral and st...
18 Apr 2018
Israel Policy Pod headphones Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis 18 Apr 2018
Dr. Shira Efron from the RAND Corporation highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza in a discussion with hosts Eli Kowaz and Evan Gottesman. The con...
18 Apr 2018
Tablet New Coworking Space Gives Haredi Entrepreneurs a Gateway to High Tech 18 Apr 2018
A new coworking space for haredi (ultra-Orthodox) entrepreneurs is set to open in Bnei Berak near Tel Aviv, aiming to integrate this community into Israel's ...
18 Apr 2018
Forward The Mooch Denounces Two States And J Street: They Don’t Know From Israel 17 Apr 2018
Anthony Scaramucci, also known as "The Mooch," expressed his support for a one-state solution during a meeting at Rutgers Chabad, criticizing organizations l...
17 Apr 2018
Lehrhaus Rabbi Chaim Yaakov Goldvicht and His Unintentional Revolution in Yavneh 16 Apr 2018
Rabbi Chaim Yaakov Goldvicht, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Kerem BYavneh, played a significant role in the history of Religious Zionism in Israel. Despite co...
16 Apr 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Israel and Hezbollah Get MAD 16 Apr 2018
Nicholas Blanford, a Lebanon expert, warns of the catastrophic consequences of another war between Israel and Hezbollah, emphasizing that such a conflict cou...
16 Apr 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Israel and Hezbollah Get MAD 16 Apr 2018
Nicholas Blanford, a Lebanon expert, warns that a potential conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could result in catastrophic consequences for both sides, w...
16 Apr 2018
Tablet Foraging in Tel Aviv 16 Apr 2018
Heela Harel leads urban foraging tours in Tel Aviv, where participants learn to identify and taste edible plants found in the city, including flowers, leaves...
16 Apr 2018
People of the Pod headphones AJC Passport: What’s Ahead for the State Department and the Iran Deal? 13 Apr 2018
AJC Passport discusses the Senate Foreign Relations hearings on CIA Director Mike Pompeo's nomination and its implications for US foreign policy. Jason Isaac...
13 Apr 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Guns, Jews and Steel” Edition 12 Apr 2018
In this episode of "The Promised Podcast," Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the Great March of Return in Gaza, questioning whethe...
12 Apr 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Guns, Jews and Steel” Edition 12 Apr 2018
Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman in the discussion explore the Great March of Return in Gaza, debating whether it is a non-violent protes...
12 Apr 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Pride and Prejudice: The State of Israeli Democracy at 70 9 Apr 2018
Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI), discusses the state of Israeli democracy as it approaches its 70th Independence Day. The ...
9 Apr 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Pride and Prejudice: The State of Israeli Democracy at 70 9 Apr 2018
Yohanan Plesner, the president of the Israel Democracy Institute, reflects on Israeli democracy's progress and challenges as the nation marks its 70th Indepe...
9 Apr 2018
People of the Pod headphones AJC Passport: Protests in Gaza, Asylum Seekers in Israel 5 Apr 2018
During Passover, while Jews celebrated, Palestinians in Gaza protested at Israel's border, with Hamas terrorists firing on Israeli soldiers and attempting to...
5 Apr 2018
Promised Podcast headphones Why, Why, Why! “Crossing the Red Sea” 5 Apr 2018
"Why, Why, Why! Crossing the Red Sea" is the debut episode of a storytelling series where individuals recount personal stories related to the theme of Crossi...
5 Apr 2018
Israel Policy Pod headphones State with No Army, Army with No State 3 Apr 2018
Neri Zilber discusses the Palestinian Authority Security Force (PASF) in a conversation with Eli and Evan, dispelling misconceptions about its role. The PASF...
3 Apr 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Still Leaving Egypt, After All These Years” Edition 29 Mar 2018
The "Still Leaving Egypt, After All These Years Edition" of the podcast discusses three main topics: the enduring support for Netanyahu despite corruption al...
29 Mar 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Oh Lordy: Reza Aslan on His ‘God: A Human History’ 26 Mar 2018
Religion scholar Reza Aslan explores the concept of God in his latest book, "God: A Human History," suggesting that God resembles humans in various ways. Thr...
26 Mar 2018
Israel Policy Pod headphones On Israeli Leadership 26 Mar 2018
The text discusses a panel held at the Harmonie Club in New York City with Dr. Anita Shapira, Ambassador Itamar Rabinovich, and Rabbi Daniel Gordis, who have...
26 Mar 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones Israeli Conscientious Objectors: Torn Between Values and Struggle for Survival 23 Mar 2018
Dr. Erica Weiss, an anthropologist at Tel Aviv University, explores the dilemma of Israeli conscientious objectors, caught between their values and the count...
23 Mar 2018
Jewish Review of Books Shabbtai at Seventy 21 Mar 2018
In this text, the author reflects on his experiences and encounters related to key Jewish figures like Zalman Shazar, Theodor Herzl, and Sabbtai Zevi. He hig...
21 Mar 2018
Jewish Review of Books Strategic Imperatives 21 Mar 2018
In "Strategic Imperatives," the author explains Israel's historical national security strategy focused on deterrence, early warning, and decisive victories i...
21 Mar 2018
Jewish Review of Books Black Money 21 Mar 2018
"Harpoon: Inside the Covert War Against Terrorism's Money Masters" delves into the story of Meir Dagan, a former Mossad director, who revolutionized Israeli ...
21 Mar 2018
Jewish Review of Books Out-of-Body Experiences: Recent Israeli Science Fiction and Fantasy 21 Mar 2018
Israeli science fiction and fantasy novels such as Yoav Blum's "The Unswitchable" and Ofir Touch Gafla's "The Guests" delve into themes of identity and body-...
21 Mar 2018
Jewish Review of Books Strange Miracle 21 Mar 2018
"Strange Miracle" explores the intersection of Jewish faith and Christian Zionism throughout history, emphasizing the significance of the Jewish people's ret...
21 Mar 2018
Tablet Making Serious Dough in Tel Aviv 19 Mar 2018
Chef Omer Miller, known for his TV show and social media presence, opened a new pizza shop in Tel Aviv called Grandpa and the 30,000 Rabbits. This venture fo...
19 Mar 2018
Tel Aviv Review headphones American Zion: The Old Testament in Early American Political Thought 16 Mar 2018
Dr. Eran Shalev's book "American Zion: The Old Testament as Political Text from the Revolution to the Civil War" explores the roots of the unique connection ...
16 Mar 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Judaism: The Theme Park” Edition 15 Mar 2018
In a recent discussion by Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Bradley Burston, several key topics were highlighted. They talked about the impending humani...
15 Mar 2018
Promised Podcast headphones The “Judaism: The Theme Park” Edition 15 Mar 2018
This text discusses three main topics: the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where Israeli politicians and military are concerned about a potential collapse and h...
15 Mar 2018