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How Playing Baseball With Team Israel Transformed Ryan Lavarnway’s Life
27 Apr 2023
Retired Major League Baseball catcher Ryan Lavarnway reflects on his experience playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic and the Olympics. He di...
27 Apr 2023
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Julianna Margulies on Holocaust Education and Fighting Antisemitism
21 Apr 2023
Emmy Award-winning actress Julianna Margulies has partnered with the Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust to create the Holocaust Ed...
21 Apr 2023
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Vote for The Forgotten Exodus at the Webby Awards
17 Apr 2023
"The Forgotten Exodus" has been nominated for a Webby Award for Best Limited Podcast Series and needs your vote to win. It is the first narrative podcast ser...
17 Apr 2023
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What to Know About Israel’s Judicial Reforms Effort and Protests
31 Mar 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has temporarily paused controversial judicial reforms that have sparked mass protests and condemnation from various...
31 Mar 2023
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How Jewish Teens Take on Antisemitism in America
23 Mar 2023
Jewish teenagers in the United States are facing an increase in antisemitism, both offline and online. Abi Streger, a Jewish student from Atlanta, shares her...
23 Mar 2023
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A White House Meeting with Antisemitism Envoys from Around the World
16 Mar 2023
White House convened a meeting with antisemitism envoys from around the world to build a national strategy to combat antisemitism. Katharina von Schnurbein, ...
16 Mar 2023
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Women's History Month: Meet Felice Gaer, Human Rights Champion
8 Mar 2023
Felice Gaer, the director of American Jewish Committee's Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights, is a leading advocate for women's rig...
8 Mar 2023
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How to Support Jews of Color
28 Feb 2023
Rabbi Sandra Lawson, the director of racial diversity, equity, and inclusion at Reconstructing Judaism, discusses how individuals can support Jews of color. ...
28 Feb 2023
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The Jewish Experience in Ukraine Amidst Russia’s Invasion
23 Feb 2023
Vladislav Davidzon, a war correspondent in Ukraine, reflects on his experiences one year after Russia's invasion. He discusses his personal connection to Ukr...
23 Feb 2023
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How Rising Antisemitism Impacts Jews on College Campuses
13 Feb 2023
The AJC's State of Antisemitism in America 2022 report highlights the impact of rising antisemitism on college campuses. The survey focused on current and re...
13 Feb 2023
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The New Ways France is Combating Antisemitism
8 Feb 2023
France has released a new national plan to combat antisemitism, which includes measures to address rising hatred towards Jews in the country. AJC Paris Direc...
8 Feb 2023
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Breaking Down the Headlines from Israel: From Secretary Blinken’s Visit, to Terror Attacks, Protests, and More
2 Feb 2023
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Jerusalem amidst escalating violence in the region. While his original agenda included discussions on the nuclea...
2 Feb 2023
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Surviving the Unimaginable: A Child's Story of the Holocaust
26 Jan 2023
In this episode of "Surviving the Unimaginable," Sam Harris, one of the youngest survivors of the Holocaust, shares his story. Sam witnessed the tragic murde...
26 Jan 2023
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‘Leopoldstadt’ Actor David Krumholtz Sees Tom Stoppard’s Holocaust Play as the Role of a Lifetime
19 Jan 2023
Actor David Krumholtz discusses his role in Tom Stoppard's play Leopoldstadt, which follows a multigenerational Jewish family in Vienna and is based on Stopp...
19 Jan 2023
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Shabbat Shalom No More? One Year Later, Colleyville Synagogue Wrestles with Impact of Hostage Crisis
12 Jan 2023
One year ago, Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville experienced a traumatic hostage crisis during Shabbat services. Jeff Cohen, now the president...
12 Jan 2023
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How Hanukkah’s Americanization Became a Show of Jewish Pride
22 Dec 2022
Rabbi Yael Buechler, a Hanukkah historian and merch seller, discusses how Hanukkah in America has become a show of Jewish pride. She highlights how the festi...
22 Dec 2022
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What Does NYC's Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes Do?; An Elton John Hanukkah Celebration
15 Dec 2022
New York City's Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC) is working to combat the alarming rise in antisemitic attacks in the city. The executive dire...
15 Dec 2022
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How Young Jews and Muslims are Advancing Israeli-Moroccan Peace
8 Dec 2022
In this podcast episode, three young adults discuss their visit to Israel and Morocco as part of the Michael Sachs Emerging Leaders Fellowship, sponsored by ...
8 Dec 2022
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What Lessons Can We Learn From the Past to Fight Antisemitism Today?
1 Dec 2022
Antisemitism has been a longstanding issue in American society, and the AJC (American Jewish Committee) has launched a multimedia campaign to combat this hat...
1 Dec 2022
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Celebrating Mizrahi Heritage Month with The Forgotten Exodus: Iran
30 Nov 2022
The article discusses the history of Jews in Iran and their experiences during the revolution in 1979. It highlights the personal story of Roya Hakakian, an ...
30 Nov 2022
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From “Chopped” to the White House: TikTok Chef Eitan Bernath on Being a Loud and Proud Jew
17 Nov 2022
In this interview, Jewish chef and content creator Eitan Bernath discusses his experiences as a proud Jew and how he uses his platform to combat anti-Israel ...
17 Nov 2022
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U.S. and Israeli Election Results: What American Jews Need to Know
10 Nov 2022
In this episode, the focus is on the recent U.S. and Israeli elections and their implications for American Jews and U.S.-Israel relations. The U.S. election ...
10 Nov 2022
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Why Auburn Basketball’s Trip to Israel Was Personal for Coach Bruce Pearl
3 Nov 2022
Basketball coach Bruce Pearl, who is Jewish, recently led his Auburn University men's basketball team on a unique trip to Israel. The trip aimed to strengthe...
3 Nov 2022
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Pittsburgh's Response to the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting: An Oral History
27 Oct 2022
This text commemorates the 4-year anniversary of the deadly antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, where 11 people were killed. It a...
27 Oct 2022
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Campus Antisemitism – What’s Happening at UC Berkeley?
21 Oct 2022
Controversy has arisen at UC Berkeley Law School over the adoption of bylaws by several student groups that would ban Zionist speakers. In response, the Amer...
21 Oct 2022
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Unpacking the Origins of Kanye’s Antisemitism
14 Oct 2022
Rapper Kanye West's recent antisemitic remarks, both in a Fox News interview and on social media, highlight the normalization of Jew-hatred in American socie...
14 Oct 2022
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AJC CEO Ted Deutch on Building a Brighter Jewish Future
6 Oct 2022
Ted Deutch, the former U.S. Representative and current CEO of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), discusses his upbringing and Jewish values that inform his...
6 Oct 2022
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Synagogue Security Expert on the Importance of Volunteer-Led Protection
29 Sep 2022
In this podcast episode, Evan Bernstein, CEO and national director of The Community Security Service, discusses the importance of volunteer-led protection in...
29 Sep 2022
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Ken Burns Explores U.S. Inaction During the Holocaust
22 Sep 2022
Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick discuss their documentary, The U.S. and the Holocaust, which examines America's response to the Nazi genocide during Wor...
22 Sep 2022
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Noa Tishby on the Abraham Accords: The Middle East Realizes Israel is Not the Enemy
15 Sep 2022
Noa Tishby, an Israeli-American actress and Israel's first special envoy for combating antisemitism and the delegitimization of Israel, discusses the impact ...
15 Sep 2022
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Here’s Why All of Society Must Take Action Against Antisemitism
7 Sep 2022
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has released a mobilization tool called "Call to Action Against Antisemitism in America" to address the rise of antisemit...
7 Sep 2022
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What a Restored Deal with Iran Could Mean for Israel and the Entire Middle East
1 Sep 2022
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid has criticized reports that a restored Iranian nuclear deal is nearing acceptance. The debate surrounding key components of...
1 Sep 2022
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BDS on Campus: What Should Jewish Students Expect?
25 Aug 2022
This podcast episode features Natalie Kahn, a Jewish student at Harvard University, discussing her shock and sense of betrayal when the campus newspaper she ...
25 Aug 2022
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Walter Russell Mead: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions About the U.S.-Israel Relationship
18 Aug 2022
Walter Russell Mead discusses the development of the strong alliance between the United States and Israel in his book, "The Arc of a Covenant: The United Sta...
18 Aug 2022
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The Forgotten Exodus: Egypt
17 Aug 2022
The Forgotten Exodus podcast, produced by the American Jewish Committee, explores the stories of Mizrahi and Sephardic Jews who were forced to flee or leave ...
17 Aug 2022
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Operation Breaking Dawn: Analyzing and Assessing the Latest Gaza Conflict
11 Aug 2022
Operation Breaking Dawn was launched by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in response to threats from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) that it would attack ...
11 Aug 2022
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Behind the Scenes of AJC’s New Podcast Series The Forgotten Exodus
4 Aug 2022
The AJC has launched a new podcast series called The Forgotten Exodus, which focuses on the little-known heritage of Jews from Arab nations and Iran. The ser...
4 Aug 2022
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The Forgotten Exodus: Iraq
1 Aug 2022
"The Forgotten Exodus: Iraq" is a podcast series by the American Jewish Committee that focuses on Mizrahi and Sephardic Jews. The first episode centers on th...
1 Aug 2022
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James Carville and Leslie Sanchez on the Battle Between Extremists and Moderates in U.S. Politics
28 Jul 2022
Democratic strategist James Carville and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joined a discussion at AJC Global Forum 2022 on the state of U.S. politics toda...
28 Jul 2022
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How Can Governments Win the Fight Against Antisemitism? An AJC Global Forum 2022 Conversation
21 Jul 2022
In this conversation recorded at the AJC Global Forum 2022, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt and European Commission Co...
21 Jul 2022
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Building on the Abraham Accords: President Biden’s Trip to the Middle East, and Its Implications for Israeli-Saudi Relations
14 Jul 2022
President Joe Biden is currently visiting the Middle East, including Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia. There are several important issues that need at...
14 Jul 2022
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Antisemitism in Latin America: The Lasting Impact of the AMIA Attack
7 Jul 2022
In this podcast episode, the focus is on the lasting impact of the 1994 AMIA attack on the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Center in Bueno...
7 Jul 2022
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Is the Golden Age of American Jewry Over? An AJC Global Forum Great Debate
30 Jun 2022
The AJC Global Forum 2022 session titled "The Great Debate: Is the Golden Age of American Jewry Over?" explores the concerns about the future of American Jew...
30 Jun 2022
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What is the BDS Mapping Project and Why Should All Jews Be Concerned?
23 Jun 2022
The BDS Mapping Project, an initiative by BDS activists, has raised concerns among the Jewish community as it targets and threatens Jewish organizations and ...
23 Jun 2022
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Are Jews, Israel, and Progressive Spaces Compatible? Live from AJC Global Forum 2022
16 Jun 2022
In this episode of People of the Pod from AJC Global Forum 2022, the interplay between progressive groups and American Jews is examined. The discussion focus...
16 Jun 2022
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Bari Weiss on How Antisemitism Became Normalized; Gearing Up for AJC Global Forum 2022
9 Jun 2022
This text discusses highlights from the AJC Virtual Global Forum 2021 and looks ahead to the AJC Global Forum 2022. Some of the highlights include conversati...
9 Jun 2022
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Yossi Klein Halevi on the Convergence of Politics and Religion at Jerusalem’s Temple Mount
26 May 2022
Journalist and author Yossi Klein Halevi discusses the significance of Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) and the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967. He also a...
26 May 2022
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programming’s Antisemitism Failures; Buffalo Shooting and Great Replacement Theory
19 May 2022
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs often fail to properly address antisemitism and misunderstand Jewish identity. This is discussed in a convers...
19 May 2022
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X Troop The Inspiring Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During WWII
12 May 2022
In her book X Troop, Jewish historian Leah Garrett tells the little-known story of a group of Jewish refugees from Eastern Europe who became secret commandos...
12 May 2022
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Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch on How Support for Israel is Key to the Future of Reform Judaism
5 May 2022
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, the senior rabbi of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, emphasizes the importance of Zionism as a core value of Judaism. In a ...
5 May 2022