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"The Least Anti-Semitic Podcast that You've Ever Heard in your Entire Life” Edition
23 Feb 2017
Allison, Noah, and Don engage in discussions on various significant topics, including the sentencing of Alor Azaria, a combat medic who shot a prone knife as...
23 Feb 2017
Tel Aviv Review
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Going south: Movement and social upheaval in the Confederate States
20 Feb 2017
Dr. Yael Sternhell from Tel Aviv University examines her book "Routes of War: The World of Movement in the Confederate South," focusing on how the movement o...
20 Feb 2017
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The “Two States, One State, Whatever” Edition
16 Feb 2017
In a discussion on The Two States, One State, Whatever Edition, Allison, Noah, and Miriam Herschlag focus on Prime Minister Netanyahu's meetings with Preside...
16 Feb 2017
Tel Aviv Review
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Rule or exception? The political and legal implications of emergencies
13 Feb 2017
Dr. Karin Loevy and Dr. Yoav Mehozay, experts in law and sociology, respectively, highlight the prevalence of states of emergency and their implications for ...
13 Feb 2017
Tel Aviv Review
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Bridges over troubled water: Literary translations as basis of binationalism
10 Feb 2017
Yehuda Shenhav, a sociology professor at Tel Aviv University, and editor of the Maktoob Book Series for Translations from Arabic, emphasizes the potential of...
10 Feb 2017
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The "This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land" Edition
9 Feb 2017
In this episode of the Tel Aviv Review, hosts Allison, Noah, and Gilad Halpern discuss three significant topics: the approval of a bill by the Knesset allowi...
9 Feb 2017
Tel Aviv Review
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Proto-Mizrahim: Oriental Jews and Arabs in pre-state Israel
3 Feb 2017
Drs. Abigail Jacobson and Moshe Naor discuss their book "Oriental Neighbors: Middle Eastern Jews and Arabs in Mandatory Palestine" in which they delve into t...
3 Feb 2017
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The "Alt-Zionism" Edition
2 Feb 2017
In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah talk about the concept of "Alt-Zionism" and the comparisons made between White Supremacists' ethno-state dreams and Z...
2 Feb 2017
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Shall We Wake the Prime Minister, Habibi?
24 Jan 2017
The text explores the notion of late-night wake-up calls for political leaders, specifically contrasting the American 3 a.m. phone call standard with the mor...
24 Jan 2017
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Pro-Israel Hoaxer Hits DC
20 Jan 2017
James Anthony Kleinfeld, a pro-Palestinian filmmaker, posed as Antoine Kleinfeld, a pro-Israel activist, infiltrating Washington, D.C.'s pro-Israel circles a...
20 Jan 2017
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The "Champagne, Cubans & Bringing Bibi Down" Edition
19 Jan 2017
In this podcast episode, Allison, Don, and Noah delve into three key topics: the growing calls for Prime Minister Netanyahu's resignation amidst corruption a...
19 Jan 2017
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Promised Podcast extra: Slate's Dahlia Lithwick
10 Jan 2017
In a special episode of the Promised Podcast, Allison Kaplan Sommer interviews journalist Dahlia Lithwick on topics including Trumpism, the relationship betw...
10 Jan 2017
Forward
6 Israeli TV shows to Binge-Watch Now
7 Jan 2017
Israeli TV shows have become increasingly popular for binge-watching, offering a range of genres from suspenseful dramas to comedic series. Some noteworthy p...
7 Jan 2017
Forward
Italian Jews and Israel Help Homeless Earthquake Victims
5 Jan 2017
Italian Jews, in collaboration with IsraAID, have been providing assistance to the homeless victims of the earthquakes in central Italy that occurred in late...
5 Jan 2017
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The “Unsettling Cost of Unsettling” Edition
5 Jan 2017
Allison, Don & Noah explore significant topics including the government allocating 130 million shekels to resettle 42 settler families from an illegal outpos...
5 Jan 2017
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The “President Obama’s Parting Gift” Edition
29 Dec 2016
In this podcast episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss three main topics focusing on Israel, including the controversial UN Security Council Resolution 2334...
29 Dec 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Indecision makers: How Israel forces asylum seekers into legal limbo
26 Dec 2016
Dr. Ruvi Ziegler, a law lecturer at the University of Reading, examines Israel's treatment of African asylum seekers, noting their impact on Israel's migrati...
26 Dec 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Lies, damned lies and scholarship
23 Dec 2016
Professor Martin Kramer, a Middle East scholar and president of Jerusalem's Shalem College, has released a new book titled "The War on Error: Israel, Islam, ...
23 Dec 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Israel's grand economic reform that never was
19 Dec 2016
Dr. Ronen Mendelkern from Tel Aviv University examines the 1962 New Economic Policy, which aimed to liberalize Israel's heavily interventionist economy but u...
19 Dec 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Retracing Zionism's liberal roots
16 Dec 2016
Professor Chaim Gans from Tel Aviv University delves into his book "A Political Theory for the Jewish People," aiming to find a liberal approach within Zioni...
16 Dec 2016
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Israeli Artist Who Lost Life’s Work in Fire Ready to Start Again
13 Dec 2016
Israeli artist Yoram Raanan remains resilient and positive despite losing nearly 2,000 artworks in a fire that destroyed his studio and 40 years of work. The...
13 Dec 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Two Jewish communities separated by a common affinity for Israel
9 Dec 2016
Daniel Goldman, chairman of Gesher, analyzes the varying connections with Israel among American and British Jews. He highlights the changing patterns of affi...
9 Dec 2016
Promised Podcast
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The “Righteous Jews” Edition
8 Dec 2016
Allison, Noah, and Tel Aviv Review host Gilad Halpern delve into the topics of cities' autonomy regarding religion in Israel, the recognition of Righteous Je...
8 Dec 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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The faith equation: Are secularism and scientific progress inextricably intertwined?
4 Dec 2016
Professor Gabriel Motzkin, a philosopher and outgoing director of the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, delves into the intersection of religion and scientific p...
4 Dec 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Sunshine state: The case for renewable energy in Israel
2 Dec 2016
Professor Itai Sened from Tel Aviv University argues for Israel to take a leading role in renewable energy, citing bureaucratic hurdles. His work with the Ei...
2 Dec 2016
Jewish Action
Giving & Getting: Volunteering in Israel
28 Nov 2016
Retirees like Richard Corman are increasingly volunteering in Israel after making aliyah, utilizing their skills to benefit Israeli society. Corman leads eff...
28 Nov 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Esperanto: Undoing the curse of Babel
28 Nov 2016
Professor Esther Schor of Princeton University explores the topic of a universal language in her book "Bridge of Words: Esperanto and the Dream of a Universa...
28 Nov 2016
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Goldberg Returns to the Ring After 12 Years Away From the WWE
21 Nov 2016
Goldberg, a wrestler who recently returned to the ring after 12 years, embodies Jewish pride and identity. Despite being known for his intense physicality, h...
21 Nov 2016
Forward
Avigdor Lieberman Wants Deal With Trump To Expand Big West Bank Settlements
17 Nov 2016
In a briefing, Israel's Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman proposed reaching an agreement with the incoming Trump administration to focus settlement building...
17 Nov 2016
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The “Lessons of the Trumpocalypse” Edition
10 Nov 2016
In a recent episode of the Tel Aviv Review, Allison, Noah, and host Gilad Halpern delve into the aftermath of the American elections, reflecting on what less...
10 Nov 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Make yourselves at home: The integration of immigrants in the new Israeli state
7 Nov 2016
Dr. Orit Rozin, a Jewish history professor at Tel Aviv University, delves into the topic of immigrant integration in the new Israeli state in her book "A Hom...
7 Nov 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Sorely missed? Martin Buber's sociology under scrutiny
4 Nov 2016
Professor Uri Ram from Ben-Gurion University explores the overlooked sociology work of renowned Jewish theologian Martin Buber during his role as the first c...
4 Nov 2016
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Voices From the Children’s House
4 Nov 2016
Yael Neeman's memoir "We Were the Future: A Memoir of the Kibbutz" depicts her upbringing in Kibbutz Yehiam, emphasizing the communal and immersive nature of...
4 Nov 2016
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Is Israel’s Biggest Military Hero a Fake? And Does It Matter?
4 Nov 2016
A spirited debate has ignited in Israel over the authenticity of the legendary military hero known as Team Tzvika. The story, involving a young captain named...
4 Nov 2016
Lehrhaus
In God’s Country: The “Zionism” of Rashi’s First Comment
28 Oct 2016
Rashi's well-known commentary on the first verse of the Torah asserts the Jewish people's God-given right to the Land of Israel. While this seems straightfor...
28 Oct 2016
Unorthodox
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Blame the Puppies: Ep. 63
27 Oct 2016
In episode 63 of the Unorthodox podcast, guests include Sohrab Ahmari discussing his views on identity politics and his conversion to Catholicism, and filmma...
27 Oct 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Is conflict management sustainable? Lessons for Israel-Palestine from Cyprus
24 Oct 2016
Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin, a policy fellow at Mitvim, draws parallels between the Cyprus and Israel-Palestine conflicts, suggesting that comparing the two can of...
24 Oct 2016
Promised Podcast
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"The Elusive Dream of Nuance" Edition
20 Oct 2016
In this edition, Allison, Noah, and Miriam Herschlag of Times of Israel discuss the UNESCO resolution chastising Israel over Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem a...
20 Oct 2016
Unorthodox
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Jack of All Trades: Ep. 62
20 Oct 2016
This episode of Unorthodox discusses Robert Zimmerman receiving a Nobel Prize, with Jewish guest David Kaufman sharing insights on Amare Stoudemire relocatin...
20 Oct 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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The startup lab: Israel's culture of science
14 Oct 2016
In a conversation with host Gilad Halpern, Professor Gad Yair from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem talks about his upcoming book "The Unruly Mind," which ...
14 Oct 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Creeping Israeliness: Law and citizenship in the settlement of Ariel
10 Oct 2016
Dr. Yarden Enav, an anthropologist, talks about his book "Israeliness in No Man's Land: Citizenship in the West Bank of Israel/Palestine" on the Tel Aviv Rev...
10 Oct 2016
Lehrhaus
The Day I Met Shimon Peres
7 Oct 2016
The author recounts their experience meeting Shimon Peres in 1999, initially reluctant due to opposing his involvement in the Oslo Accords. Despite reservati...
7 Oct 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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The Baha'i: Yet another world religion based in the Holy Land
7 Oct 2016
Dr. D Gershon Lewental discusses the Baha'i religion, a sect originating from Shi'a Islam that established itself in the Holy Land. The conversation touches ...
7 Oct 2016
Promised Podcast
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The "Show Me a Dreamer - The Legacy of Shimon Peres" Edition
6 Oct 2016
In this discussion, the hosts reflect on the complex legacy of Shimon Peres, focusing on his impact on Israel and the left. They also analyze the decision of...
6 Oct 2016
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The Problem With Using the Tax Code to Punish Israeli Settlements
6 Oct 2016
J Street and similar progressive groups are pushing to revoke U.S. tax exemptions for charitable organizations supporting Jewish settlements in the West Bank...
6 Oct 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Academic boycotts of Israel - why all the fuss?
2 Oct 2016
Prof. Zvi Ziegler, a mathematics professor at the Technion, discusses the impact of international calls for academic boycotts on Israeli academia with host G...
2 Oct 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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When Israel's "demographic time bomb" started ticking
30 Sep 2016
Nimrod Lin, a doctoral fellow at the University of Toronto, delves into the historical roots of Israel's demographic concerns within Zionism. He highlights h...
30 Sep 2016
Forward
Shimon Peres’s Neighbors Remember Him As the Man Who Took Out the Trash in a Tank Top
29 Sep 2016
Shimon Peres, a renowned statesman known for his long career in public service and commitment to peace in the Middle East, was remembered by some Israelis as...
29 Sep 2016
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One Last Interview
29 Sep 2016
Shimon Peres, a prominent figure in Israeli politics, possessed remarkable skills in navigating complex political landscapes and was known for his strategic ...
29 Sep 2016
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American Flags To Fly at Half-Staff for Shimon Peres
29 Sep 2016
American flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of Shimon Peres, marking a rare occasion as only seven other foreign figures have received this president...
29 Sep 2016