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What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to David Friedman, Michal Cotler-Wunsh & Gil Troy: Nuance 21 Sep 2023
Amid Prime Minister Netanyahu's US visit, David Friedman, Michal Cotler-Wunsh, and Gil Troy engage in a critical discussion about whether anti-judicial overh...
21 Sep 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Jewish Law Prof. Benny Porat: Common ground as titans clash 14 Sep 2023
Professor Benny Porat of Hebrew University discusses the potential for Jewish legal tradition to mediate the conflict between Israel's judicial overhaul and ...
14 Sep 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to authors Yossi Klein Halevi, Daniel Gordis and Matti Friedman 7 Sep 2023
Amidst Israel's judicial and political tumult, authors Yossi Klein Halevi, Daniel Gordis, and Matti Friedman emphasize the critical role of concerned North A...
7 Sep 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to counselor Yishai Mogilner: Being Israeli at a US summer camp 31 Aug 2023
Yishai Mogilner shares his experiences as an Israeli counselor at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, emphasizing the unique cultural exchanges between American and I...
31 Aug 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to journalist Adam Rasgon: The future of the Palestinian Authority 24 Aug 2023
Journalist Adam Rasgon discusses the evolving dynamics and challenges facing the Palestinian Authority as it approaches the 30th anniversary of the Oslo Acco...
24 Aug 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to author Oren Kessler: 1936 Palestine's missed peace deal 17 Aug 2023
Oren Kessler discusses the missed opportunities for peace in 1936 Palestine during the Arab Revolt, as detailed in his book "Palestine 1936." He reveals how ...
17 Aug 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to women's justice lawyer Susan Weiss: The rise of theocracy 10 Aug 2023
Susan Weiss, founder of the Center for Women's Justice, discusses the negative impact of the current Israeli government's religious policies on women's right...
10 Aug 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to former BoI governor Karnit Flug: The economy, stupid 3 Aug 2023
Prof. Karnit Flug discusses the potential economic implications of Israel's judicial overhaul legislation, expressing significant concern about the nation's ...
3 Aug 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to thinker Micah Goodman: An incipient internal 'intifada' 27 Jul 2023
Dr. Micah Goodman discusses the internal conflict within Israel, describing it as a clash between citizens seeking empowerment through government and those n...
27 Jul 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Dr. Yonatan Freeman: The dictatorship tipping point 20 Jul 2023
Dr. Yonatan Freeman, an expert in international relations and national security, explores the potential for Israel's democracy to tip towards dictatorship am...
20 Jul 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to archaeologist Aren Maeir: Indiana Jones's new adventure 6 Jul 2023
In a discussion with archaeologist Prof. Aren Maeir, the impact of Indiana Jones on the field of archaeology is examined, highlighting its role in popularizi...
6 Jul 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Prof. Yedidia Stern: A 'thin constitution' 29 Jun 2023
Prof. Yedidia Stern discusses the need for a 'thin constitution' in Israel to address challenges arising from unclear procedural governance and ongoing judic...
29 Jun 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Brig. Gen. Yossi Kuperwasser: Breaking the terror wave 22 Jun 2023
Brig. Gen. Yossi Kuperwasser explains that the recent wave of terrorist attacks in Israel is the result of cultivated extremism within Palestinian society ra...
22 Jun 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Prof. Mona Khoury: The cycle of violence in Arab communities 15 Jun 2023
Professor Mona Khoury discusses the rising violence in Arab communities within Israel, emphasizing that it is part of a larger issue affecting the entire Isr...
15 Jun 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Jonathan Spyer: Iran's confrontations with enemies 8 Jun 2023
Jonathan Spyer discusses Iran's geopolitical maneuvers, including new alliances in the Middle East and developments in military technology. He provides insig...
8 Jun 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to lobbyist Rachel Gur: Why Israel is so #₪@$! expensive 1 Jun 2023
Rachel Gur, Director of Public Policy for Lobby 99, discusses the persistent issue of Israel's high cost of living and critiques the efficiency of government...
1 Jun 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Yair Zakovitch: Using 'Ruth' as a blueprint for creative halacha 24 May 2023
Prof. Yair Zakovitch explores the Book of Ruth as a model for addressing intermarriage and societal challenges through compassionate and creative halachic so...
24 May 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to historian Sara Hirschhorn: Extremism is now mainstream 18 May 2023
Historian Sara Hirschhorn examines the shift of extremist ideologies from the periphery to the mainstream in Israeli politics, particularly within the contex...
18 May 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to ToI analyst Haviv Rettig Gur: The political perils of conflict 11 May 2023
Haviv Rettig Gur analyzes the temporary political unity in Israel during the IDF's Operation Shield and Arrow and discusses the challenges Prime Minister Net...
11 May 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to veteran journalist Biranit Goren: Media-made parallel universes 4 May 2023
Biranit Goren discusses the evolution and impact of Israel's Hebrew-language media landscape, with a focus on how Channel 14's rise parallels Fox News in sha...
4 May 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Prof. Gil Troy: 'Identity Zionism' to cure Diaspora's 'unJews' 27 Apr 2023
Prof. Gil Troy explores the evolving concept of Zionism and its critical role within the Jewish diaspora, particularly amidst an observed decline in Zionist ...
27 Apr 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to past Justice head Emi Palmor: A stronger post-crisis Israel 20 Apr 2023
Emi Palmor discusses the challenges facing Israel in its legal system, especially regarding the potential judicial overhaul and its implications. She emphasi...
20 Apr 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Yad Vashem head Dani Dayan: Warsaw Ghetto Jews were divided, too 13 Apr 2023
Yad Vashem head Dani Dayan addresses the challenges of Holocaust memory distortion, emphasizing the importance of preserving accurate historical narratives a...
13 Apr 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to archaeologist Prof. Yonatan Adler: The origins of Judaism 4 Apr 2023
Archaeologist Prof. Yonatan Adler explores the origins of Judaism by treating the history of Jewish practices as an archaeological excavation, searching for ...
4 Apr 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to top Canadian jurist Irwin Cotler: Drafting Israel's constitution 30 Mar 2023
Irwin Cotler, a former Canadian Justice Minister, critiques the comparison of Canada's judicial system to Israel's proposed judicial overhaul, labeling it mi...
30 Mar 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to arrested activist Shikma Bressler: 'Saving Israel' 23 Mar 2023
Shikma Bressler, an esteemed physicist, discusses her role in leading grassroots protests against Israel's judicial overhaul, articulating the urgent need fo...
23 Mar 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to religion & state legal activist Uri Regev: Averting a theocracy 16 Mar 2023
Uri Regev, a prominent legal activist, discusses the implications of Israel's proposed judicial overhaul on religion and state, warning against the drift tow...
16 Mar 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt: Love for Israel's magical chaos 10 Mar 2023
Comedians Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt discuss their new book, "Israel 201," which offers a humorous yet insightful look at the everyday life and unique cu...
10 Mar 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Taking advantage of this 'moment of decisions' 2 Mar 2023
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the escalating tensions in Israel over the contentious judicial overhaul, highlighting the resolve of the government to push throu...
2 Mar 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Ksenia Svetlova: The Russian invasion of Ukraine, a year on 23 Feb 2023
Ksenia Svetlova discusses Israel's challenging diplomatic stance amidst Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, questioning whether Israel's strategic neutrali...
23 Feb 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Prof. Suzie Navot: Guarding against a 'Frankenstate' 16 Feb 2023
In this episode, Prof. Suzie Navot discusses the potential implications of Israel's proposed judicial overhaul, warning against the dangers of creating a "Fr...
16 Feb 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to MK Simcha Rothman: 'The people should appoint the judges' 9 Feb 2023
MK Simcha Rothman discusses his controversial judicial overhaul bills, arguing that they will strengthen Israeli democracy by shifting power from the Supreme...
9 Feb 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to philosopher Micah Goodman: Preventing civil war 2 Feb 2023
Philosopher Micah Goodman discusses the current polarization in Israeli society and the potential for civil conflict, emphasizing the roles of empathy and un...
2 Feb 2023
What Matters Now headphones At the Israel Museum, touring 7 new wonders of the ancient world 25 Jan 2023
The Israel Museum in Jerusalem features "Disrupted Layer," an exhibit by artist Zohar Gotesman, showcasing seven contemporary sculptures inspired by archaeol...
25 Jan 2023
What Matters Now headphones Tel Aviv's cocktail master talks hospitality and mixes a Boulevardier 17 Jan 2023
Ariel Leizgold, a leading figure in Tel Aviv's bar scene, shares his journey from a Russian-Israeli upbringing to establishing the innovative Bellboy Group. ...
17 Jan 2023
What Matters Now headphones Use it all, says slow food, fermenting chef at Jaffa's award-winning OCD 13 Jan 2023
Shalom Simcha Elbert, head of research and development at Jaffa's acclaimed OCD restaurant, discusses his innovative approach to zero waste cooking through f...
13 Jan 2023
What Matters Now headphones 'Antisemitism is now a form of entertainment, it's performative, and that's new' 4 Jan 2023
Prof. Alvin Rosenfeld discusses the alarming rise of antisemitism, noting its transformation into a form of entertainment and its pernicious presence in mode...
4 Jan 2023
What Matters Now headphones Award-winning Israeli film 'Cinema Sabaya' tells story of Jewish and Arab women 23 Dec 2022
"Cinema Sabaya," an Israeli film by Orit Fouks Rotem, explores the lives and interactions between Jewish and Arab women participating in a video workshop, ch...
23 Dec 2022
What Matters Now headphones Parents need to give themselves a break, says self-help writer 7 Dec 2022
Carla Naumburg, a clinical social worker, discusses her new book on self-compassion for parents, emphasizing the need to acknowledge the challenges of parent...
7 Dec 2022
What Matters Now headphones Israelis love these natural popsicles -- all year round 23 Nov 2022
Chef Nomi Zysblat shares her journey of creating Paletas, a Tel Aviv-based company crafting natural popsicles with local, seasonal ingredients inspired by Me...
23 Nov 2022
What Matters Now headphones Israeli pop star songwriter brings his own message to latest single 9 Nov 2022
Eytan Peled, an Israeli singer-songwriter, discusses his journey from writing viral hits in Hebrew and English to incorporating Arabic into his music, with t...
9 Nov 2022
What Matters Now headphones 'Stranger Things' music editor discusses journey from Russia to Hollywood 26 Oct 2022
Lena Glikson, a prominent Jewish music editor, shares her remarkable journey from Russia to Hollywood, highlighting her role in the Emmy-winning series "Stra...
26 Oct 2022
What Matters Now headphones Nigerian-American filmmaker takes on Sderot and Gaza 14 Oct 2022
Filmmaker Ose Oyamendan spent a decade documenting the unique peace efforts and friendships between residents of Sderot and Gaza in his film "Other Voices." ...
14 Oct 2022
What Matters Now headphones IPO's Lahav Shani compares orchestra conducting to film direction 7 Oct 2022
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's conductor Lahav Shani discusses his dual roles as a musician and conductor and the challenges of guiding an orchestra while m...
7 Oct 2022
What Matters Now headphones Secret Holocaust poems set to music by survivor’s granddaughter 20 Sep 2022
Lenka Lichtenberg discusses her album "Thieves of Dreams: Songs of Theresienstadt's Secret Poetess," which transforms the Holocaust-era poems of her grandmot...
20 Sep 2022
What Matters Now headphones Counting Crows frontman says Israel 'tugs at me a lot' 14 Sep 2022
Adam Duritz, lead singer of Counting Crows, discusses his longstanding connection with Israel, where he visited during his youth, and his excitement about fi...
14 Sep 2022
What Matters Now headphones After writing the great Jewy-American novel, author Elyssa Friedland's back 6 Sep 2022
Elyssa Friedland discusses her latest novel, "The Most Likely Club," which features a Jewish flavor in its characters and explores themes of friendship and m...
6 Sep 2022
What Matters Now headphones What back to school looks like for two Israeli teachers 31 Aug 2022
Israeli teachers Tova Dagan and Yoni Nuriel share insights into their experiences and expectations for the upcoming school year amid the potential for strike...
31 Aug 2022
What Matters Now headphones 'Just like in the movies,' say Israeli counselors of US sleep-away camp 17 Aug 2022
Israeli camp counselors Halleli Busheri and Tair Offir discuss their experiences working at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, highlighting the cultural exchange and...
17 Aug 2022
What Matters Now headphones Craft coffee and chocolate maker sells for social impact 10 Aug 2022
Jeff Abella of Moka Origins shares how his company blends artisanal coffee and chocolate production with social impact initiatives. The enterprise supports s...
10 Aug 2022