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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
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How Do American Millennial Jews Feel About Israel?
28 Apr 2022
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) conducted a survey to explore the attitudes of American millennial Jews towards Israel and how anti-Israel activism on U....
28 Apr 2022
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How to Tell Fact from Fiction About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
20 Apr 2022
In this podcast episode, Canadian-Israeli journalist Matti Friedman provides advice for people trying to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He reve...
20 Apr 2022
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France’s Presidential Elections: Implications for French Jews and U.S. Politics
14 Apr 2022
AJC Chief Field Operations Officer, Melanie Maron Pell, talks with AJC Europe Managing Director, Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, about the implications of the first ...
14 Apr 2022
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Solving the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A New Perspective
7 Apr 2022
In this podcast episode, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is explored from a different perspective. Avi Melamed, an Israeli intelligence and strategic affair...
7 Apr 2022
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“We Lost a Lot of Leverage”: Freed Iranian Hostage Speaks Out on Iran Negotiations
31 Mar 2022
Jason Rezaian, a former hostage in Iran, shares his perspective on the reported nuclear deal being negotiated between Iran and world powers. He discusses the...
31 Mar 2022
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Setting the Record Straight on Israel’s Support for Ukraine
24 Mar 2022
Israeli support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's invasion has been misconstrued as neutrality. This podcast episode features Lahav Harkov, senior diplomat...
24 Mar 2022
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Clouded Futures and Big Hearts: What Life is Really Like for Ukrainian Refugees
17 Mar 2022
This article discusses the experiences of Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia's invasion and their reception in Poland. It follows the American Jewish Committe...
17 Mar 2022
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The Historical Irony of Jews Fleeing into Poland
10 Mar 2022
The Chief Rabbi of Poland, Michael Schudrich, discusses the current situation of Ukrainian Jews who have fled to Poland as a result of recent events. He emph...
10 Mar 2022
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AJC CEO David Harris on Putin, Babyn Yar, and “Denazification"
3 Mar 2022
In this episode, American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO David Harris discusses the situation in Ukraine. He addresses Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim a...
3 Mar 2022
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Live from Kyiv: The Future of Ukraine and its Large Jewish Community
24 Feb 2022
Vladislav Davidzon, founding editor of The Odessa Review and contributor to Tablet Magazine, provides a unique perspective on the situation in Ukraine, just ...
24 Feb 2022
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Black, Jewish, and Proud: Rapper Nissim Black on Israel, Antisemitism, and Racism
17 Feb 2022
Nissim Black, the Israeli-American rapper, discusses his career, experiences as a Black Jew in Israel, and his music's connection to his Jewish faith. He exp...
17 Feb 2022
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Does Hollywood Tolerate Antisemitism?
10 Feb 2022
In this episode of "People of the Pod," the hosts discuss the issue of antisemitism in Hollywood. They explore questions surrounding Jewish representation in...
10 Feb 2022
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Why Whoopi Goldberg’s Holocaust Views Shouldn’t Surprise Us; Daniel Pearl’s 20th Yahrzeit
4 Feb 2022
The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg recently made a controversial statement, claiming that the Holocaust is not about race. This sparked widespread criticism an...
4 Feb 2022
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Recovering a Town’s Lost Sephardic Jewish Culture 77 Years After the Holocaust
27 Jan 2022
Ladino singer and songwriter Sarah Aroeste has released an album that honors the lost Sephardic Jewish culture in Bitola, North Macedonia, formerly known as ...
27 Jan 2022
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AJC CEO David Harris on the Deborah Lipstadt Holocaust Denial Trial and AJC’s Critical Role in the Fight
20 Jan 2022
In this podcast episode, AJC CEO David Harris discusses the Deborah Lipstadt Holocaust denial trial and AJC's crucial role in supporting Lipstadt's defense. ...
20 Jan 2022
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Inside the Colleyville, Texas Synagogue Hostage Crisis: Hear from 3 Local Jewish and Muslim Leaders on What It Was Like on the Ground
18 Jan 2022
In January, a synagogue hostage crisis took place in Colleyville, Texas, where an armed attacker targeted Congregation Beth Israel. The attacker held a rabbi...
18 Jan 2022
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The Fight for Religious Equality at the Western Wall Just Got Tougher
13 Jan 2022
The fight for religious equality at the Western Wall in Jerusalem has hit a roadblock due to tensions within Israel's coalition government. The plan to creat...
13 Jan 2022
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How Antisemitism Undermines Democracy
6 Jan 2022
In this discussion hosted by AJC's Chief Field Operations Officer, Holly Huffnagle and Rebecca Klein discuss the connection between antisemitism and the eros...
6 Jan 2022
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That Time Jewish Comedian Alex Edelman Went to a White Nationalist Gathering
23 Dec 2021
Comedian Alex Edelman discusses his off-Broadway show, "Just for Us," which explores his Jewish identity and includes a white nationalist gathering he attend...
23 Dec 2021
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A New Middle East: The Historic Israel-UAE Meeting; How to Help Victims of Deadly Kentucky Tornadoes
16 Dec 2021
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's visit to the United Arab Emirates marked a historic moment, as he became the first Israeli premier to be officially ...
16 Dec 2021
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Yad Vashem Chairman: Those Comparing Public Health Policies to Holocaust “Completely Out of Touch With Reality”
9 Dec 2021
In an episode of People of the Pod, Dani Dayan, the newly appointed chairman of Yad Vashem, discusses the importance of remembering the Holocaust and critici...
9 Dec 2021