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People of the Pod headphones At the UN General Assembly: Jason Isaacson Highlights Israel's Challenges and the Fight Against Antisemitism 26 Sep 2024
AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson discusses Israel's defensive operations against Hezbollah and Iran, and the persistent challeng...
26 Sep 2024
People of the Pod headphones From Rocket Attacks to Exploding Pagers: Michael Oren on Escalating Tensions Between Israel and Hezbollah 20 Sep 2024
Ambassador Michael Oren discusses Israel's escalating conflict with Hezbollah, underscoring the urgent need for defense as rocket attacks have devastated nor...
20 Sep 2024
People of the Pod headphones Paris 2024: 2 Proud Jewish Paralympians on How Sports Unites Athletes Amid Antisemitism 9 Sep 2024
Paralympians Tahl Leibovitz and Ian Seidenfeld discuss facing antisemitism in sports, with Israeli athletes receiving death threats and hate gestures during ...
9 Sep 2024
People of the Pod headphones The Forgotten Exodus: Tunisia – Listen to the Season 2 Premiere 30 Aug 2024
In this episode, Hen Mazzig shares his family's journey from Tunisia to Israel, highlighting the rich history and cultural contributions of Tunisian Jews. Th...
30 Aug 2024
People of the Pod headphones The DNC with AJC: What You Need to Know about the Democratic Party’s Israel Platform 22 Aug 2024
The episode explores the Democratic Party's platform on Israel as discussed during an AJC program at the Democratic National Convention. Key figures in U.S. ...
22 Aug 2024
People of the Pod headphones Is Centrism the Antidote to Political Polarization and Extremism? A Conversation with Yair Zivan 15 Aug 2024
Yair Zivan, a Foreign Policy Advisor to Israel's Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, advocates for centrism in his book of essays titled "The Center Must Hold" as ...
15 Aug 2024
People of the Pod headphones VP Picks, Media Bias, and Antisemitism: The 2024 U.S. Election and Its Impact on Israel and the Jewish People 8 Aug 2024
The discussion focuses on the 2024 U.S. presidential election, particularly the vice presidential picks and their implications for Israel and the Jewish comm...
8 Aug 2024
People of the Pod headphones What the Unprecedented Assassinations of Terror Leaders Means for Israel and the Middle East 1 Aug 2024
In recent events, two major terrorist leaders, Hamas' Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah's Fuad Shukr, were assassinated, impacting Israel and the Middle East. Han...
1 Aug 2024
People of the Pod headphones Aviva Klompas is Fighting the Normalization of Antisemitism on Social Media 26 Jul 2024
Aviva Klompas, a staunch advocate for Israel, has been combating antisemitism through Boundless Israel, a think tank focusing on education and addressing ant...
26 Jul 2024
People of the Pod headphones On the Ground at the Republican National Convention: What's at Stake for Israel and the Middle East? 18 Jul 2024
The panel discussion at the Republican National Convention, hosted by AJC's Chief Policy Officer Jason Isaacson, explores the implications of the convention'...
18 Jul 2024
People of the Pod headphones Europe at the Ballot Box: Insights and Impact on Jewish Communities and Beyond 12 Jul 2024
European elections have caused significant shifts, with France's political landscape now divided among three main blocks—far-right, center, and left. The rec...
12 Jul 2024
People of the Pod headphones Rebuilding Israel’s Devastated Negev Region Post 10/7 28 Jun 2024
The recent episode of People of the Pod featured Doug Seserman discussing the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack on Ben-Gurion University (BGU) in Israe...
28 Jun 2024
People of the Pod headphones The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: What Does it Mean For Israel? 21 Jun 2024
This lively debate highlights the divergent perspectives of Halie Soifer, supporting Joe Biden, and Morgan Ortagus, favoring Donald Trump, focusing on their ...
21 Jun 2024
People of the Pod headphones Jews in the U.S. Military: Veterans’ Stories in Honor of Jewish American Heritage Month 24 May 2024
Jewish U.S. military veterans Dave Warnock and Andrea Goldstein discuss their motivations for joining the Armed Forces, drawing on family history and persona...
24 May 2024
People of the Pod headphones Seven Months In: What Israelis Think About the War Against Hamas, Campus Antisemitism in America, and More 16 May 2024
The episode delves into shifting U.S.-Israel relations amidst ongoing conflicts, with Jacob Magid discussing the implications of American foreign policy and ...
16 May 2024
People of the Pod headphones What Does it Mean to be a Jewish American Hero? A Jewish American Heritage Month Conversation with AJC CEO Ted Deutch 10 May 2024
AJC CEO Ted Deutch discusses Jewish American Heritage Month and the diverse contributions of Jewish American heroes throughout history, while addressing the ...
10 May 2024
People of the Pod headphones The Chaos at Columbia: What It’s Like to be Jewish on Campus Right Now 3 May 2024
Jewish student leader Noa Fay shares her experiences of increasing antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on the Columbia University campus amidst broader pr...
3 May 2024
People of the Pod headphones Her Mother-In-Law Was Murdered at Tree of Life: Now Marnie Fienberg is Countering Antisemitism One Seder at a Time 19 Apr 2024
Marnie Fienberg, founder of 2ForSeder, aims to counter antisemitism by encouraging Jewish families to invite non-Jewish guests to their Passover seders, as a...
19 Apr 2024
People of the Pod headphones What the Iranian Regime’s Massive Attack Means for Israel and the Region 17 Apr 2024
The episode discusses Iran's unprecedented direct attack on Israel involving over 300 drones and missiles, highlighting the geopolitical ramifications and Is...
17 Apr 2024
People of the Pod headphones Meet Modi Rosenfeld – the Comedian Helping the Jewish Community Laugh Again 16 Apr 2024
Israeli-American comedian Modi Rosenfeld discusses how he uses humor to help the Jewish community cope with trauma in the wake of recent events, by maintaini...
16 Apr 2024
People of the Pod headphones A Look Back: AJC’s Award-Winning “Remembering Pittsburgh” Series 4 Apr 2024
The episode revisits the impactful series remembering the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, emphasizing its profound effect on both the Pittsburgh Jewish comm...
4 Apr 2024
People of the Pod headphones Jewish College Student Leaders Share Their Blueprint for Combating Antisemitism 28 Mar 2024
Jewish college student leaders at Binghamton University, Seth Schlank and Eytan Saenger, discuss their experiences combating antisemitism on campus following...
28 Mar 2024
People of the Pod headphones Matisyahu’s Message to His Fellow Jews and to the Israel Haters Trying to Cancel Him 21 Mar 2024
Matisyahu, a Jewish American reggae singer, rapper, and beatboxer, expresses his belief in Israel's right to exist despite facing protests and cancellations,...
21 Mar 2024
People of the Pod headphones Unheard, Until Now: How Israeli Women Are Powering Israel’s Resilience 14 Mar 2024
Israeli filmmaker Shifra Soloveichik, inspired by the resilience of women during challenging times, created the initiative Women of Valor: Women of War to hi...
14 Mar 2024
People of the Pod headphones 152 Days Later: What the Mother of Hostage Edan Alexander Wants the World to Know 7 Mar 2024
Yael Alexander, mother of IDF soldier Edan Alexander, who was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, shares her story of the past 152 days of ...
7 Mar 2024
People of the Pod headphones What It’s Like to Be Jewish at Harvard Among Antisemites and Hamas Supporters 29 Feb 2024
At Harvard University, Jewish students like Nitsan Machlis and Shabbos Kestenbaum have faced antisemitism and hostility, leading to feelings of being unwelco...
29 Feb 2024
People of the Pod headphones Believe Israeli Women: How to Advocate for Victims of Hamas’ Sexual Violence 22 Feb 2024
The article discusses the weaponization of sexual violence by Hamas during an attack on Israel on October 7th. Despite evidence and survivor testimonies, the...
22 Feb 2024
People of the Pod headphones When Antisemites Target Local Businesses: How Communities Are Uniting in Response 15 Feb 2024
The AJC's State of Antisemitism in America Report found that one in five American Jews reported that local businesses where they live have been targeted by a...
15 Feb 2024
People of the Pod headphones How A 10/7 Survivor is Confronting Anti-Israel Activists on College Campuses 8 Feb 2024
Yoni Diller, a survivor of the 10/7 attack at the Supernova Music Festival in Israel, is now sharing his story with political leaders and college students ar...
8 Feb 2024
People of the Pod headphones Tal Shimony Survived the Hamas Attack on the Nova Music Festival: Hear Her Story of Courage, Resilience, and Remembrance 2 Feb 2024
Tal Shimony survived the Hamas attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel. She was dancing at the festival when it was suddenly attacked by terrorists, resu...
2 Feb 2024
People of the Pod headphones How to Mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day in a Post-October 7th World 25 Jan 2024
Mark Weitzman from the World Jewish Restitution Organization discusses the links between the Hamas attack on Israel and the Holocaust, as well as the connect...
25 Jan 2024
People of the Pod headphones A Spider Web of Terror: How Iran’s Axis of Houthis, Hezbollah, and Hamas Threaten Israel and America 19 Jan 2024
The Biden administration has designated Yemen's Houthi rebels as a global terrorist group due to their increasing attacks on international shipping in the Re...
19 Jan 2024
People of the Pod headphones Unpacking South Africa’s Baseless Genocide Charge Against Israel 11 Jan 2024
The International Court of Justice is currently hearing South Africa's accusation that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Professor ...
11 Jan 2024
People of the Pod headphones Countering the Denial and Distortion of the 10/7 Hamas Attack 28 Dec 2023
The USC Shoah Foundation is collecting testimonies of survivors of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack to counter denial of the attack. Dr. Robert Williams,...
28 Dec 2023
People of the Pod headphones 4-Year-Old Hostage Abigail Edan is Free–Her Family is On a Mission to #BringThemAllHome 21 Dec 2023
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan, who was kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas, has been freed and reunited with her family. However, there are still 129 hostag...
21 Dec 2023
People of the Pod headphones The Fallout from the University Presidents Congressional Hearing: What Does it Mean for Jewish Students? 14 Dec 2023
The fallout from the recent congressional hearing on Jew-hatred on college campuses has sparked outrage and raised concerns about how university leaders are ...
14 Dec 2023
People of the Pod headphones Global Antisemitism Report Part 2: The Impact of the Hamas-Israel War in Germany, Asia, and the Arab Gulf 6 Dec 2023
This Global Antisemitism Report focuses on the impact of the Hamas-Israel war on Germany, Asia, and the Arab Gulf. In Germany, there has been a rise in openl...
6 Dec 2023
People of the Pod headphones Global Antisemitism Report Part 1: What It’s Like to Be Jewish in Europe, Latin America, and South Africa Right Now 4 Dec 2023
AJC (American Jewish Committee) has spoken with their global experts to discuss the surge of antisemitism following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israelis. I...
4 Dec 2023
People of the Pod headphones What Happens Next: AJC’s Avital Leibovich on the Hostage Deal and Challenges Ahead 29 Nov 2023
In this interview, Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich, director of AJC Jerusalem, discusses the current pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas, the release...
29 Nov 2023
People of the Pod headphones The Good, the Bad, and the Death Threats: What It’s Like to Be a Jewish College Student Right Now 16 Nov 2023
The rise of antisemitism on American college campuses is discussed, with a focus on incidents at Cornell University and Columbia University. Jewish students ...
16 Nov 2023
People of the Pod headphones Jewish U.S. Military Veterans’ Message to IDF Soldiers Fighting Hamas: “We’re With You” 9 Nov 2023
In this episode of the People of the Pod podcast, two Jewish U.S. military veterans, Dave Warnock and Andrea Goldstein, share their experiences and discuss t...
9 Nov 2023
People of the Pod headphones What Would You Do If Your Son Was Kidnapped by Hamas? 2 Nov 2023
The conversation with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of kidnapped hostage Hersh, sheds light on their son's abduction by Hamas terrorists and the cha...
2 Nov 2023
People of the Pod headphones Remembering Pittsburgh Part 4: AJC CEO Ted Deutch On the Jewish Community’s Resilience After Pittsburgh and Hamas Attacks 27 Oct 2023
In this episode of the "Remembering Pittsburgh" series, AJC CEO Ted Deutch reflects on the significance of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting at Tree of Life ...
27 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones Remembering Pittsburgh Part 3: How the #ShowUpForShabbat Campaign Drew Global Solidarity Amid Tragedy 26 Oct 2023
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) launched the #ShowUpForShabbat campaign following the deadly antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsbur...
26 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones Remembering Pittsburgh Part 2: What the Family of Tree of Life Victim Joyce Fienberg Wants You to Know About Her Legacy 25 Oct 2023
In this interview, Howard Fienberg and his wife Marnie discuss the mourning period after the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, whe...
25 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones Renana Gomeh’s Sons Were Taken Hostage by Hamas: What She Needs You to Do to Bring Them Home Now 20 Oct 2023
Renana Gomehs two sons, ages 12 and 16, were taken hostage by Hamas terrorists in a planned attack on their home. Renana has not heard from her sons since, a...
20 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones What Biden’s Wartime Visit to Israel Signals to Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah 19 Oct 2023
In a recent podcast interview, Jason Isaacson, AJC's Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, discusses US President Joe Biden's historic wartime visit to...
19 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones Mai Gutman Was Supposed to Be at the Music Festival: IDF Lone Soldier Recounts Harrowing Week 12 Oct 2023
Mai Gutman, a 28-year-old graduate student and IDF reservist, narrowly escaped the brutal attack at the Supernova music festival near Israel's border with Ga...
12 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones Responding to Hamas Terror: IsraAID CEO on How You Can Help Israelis Right Now 10 Oct 2023
IsraAID, Israel's leading international humanitarian organization, is responding to the immediate and long-term needs in Israel following Hamas' terrorist at...
10 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones Remembering Pittsburgh Part 1: Behind the Scenes at the Reimagined Tree of Life 6 Oct 2023
This article focuses on the fifth anniversary of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting at the Tree of Life. It discusses the plans to demolish the building and c...
6 Oct 2023