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In this text, the authors discuss the challenge faced by Israelis in responding to the threat to democracy posed by Netanyahu's new government, which include...

The Law of Return allows any Jew to claim immediate Israeli citizenship, but the definition of who qualifies as a Jew has been historically debated in Israel...

In this episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain delve into the complexities surrounding Israel's Law of Return and its impact on J...

In this episode of 'For Heaven's Sake,' Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the future of liberalism in Israel following the el...

In the aftermath of Israel's recent election, three Jewish thinkers reflect on the challenges facing liberal Jews in Israel. They acknowledge the sense of mo...

In the wake of the 2022 Israeli election, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the implications of the right-wing electoral victory led by Netanyah...

In this live event held on November 1, 2022, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the Israeli election campaign and reflect on the right's electora...

The article discusses the change in position of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu towards Itamar Ben Gvir, a far-right leader with ties to the racist Kahanist...

In this episode of "For Heaven's Sake," Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the political implications of Itamar Ben Gvir's potential role in an u...

Israeli voters have been known to remain loyal to their political parties despite the campaigning efforts. Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Ste...

In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain examine the observance of Rosh Hashanah in Israel and its implications for Jewi...

With Israeli elections approaching, there is growing support for the Religious Zionist party, which consists of religious ultra-nationalists and followers of...

In this discussion, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the effectiveness of Tisha B'Av, the commemorative day for the destruction of the two T...

In this discussion, the issue of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) aggression against American Jews celebrating a Bar Mitzvah at the egalitarian section of the Western...

This article discusses the recent dissolution of the Israeli government by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and the role of truth in Israeli politics. Bennett ...

In this discussion, there is a focus on the diversity of Israel's coalition government and the contrasting opinions that surround it. While some view the gov...

Yom Yerushalayim, the holiday celebrating the reunification of Jerusalem, has become a polarizing event in Israel. The holiday was originally meant to symbol...

In this episode of For Heaven's Sake, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the relevance of Israel to North American Jews in light of increasing am...

This article discusses Israel's national holidays, Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day), and Yom HaAtmaut (Independence Day)...

In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain explore the importance of memory in the Jewish experience. They focus on the Pa...

In this discussion, the participants explore the impact of the recent wave of violence in Israel on the relationship between Jewish and Arab citizens. They r...

In this discussion, the participants address the impact of the crisis in Ukraine on Israel's role in the world. They raise questions about Israel's mission, ...

The conflict and tragedy in Ukraine have resonated deeply with Jews due to various reasons. The fact that Ukraine's new national hero is Jewish is one of the...

In this episode of the For Heavens Sake podcast, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the Israeli response to the war in Ukraine. While many Israel...

In this episode, the discussion revolves around the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem, which has become a significant point of contention in th...

In this episode of For Heavens Sake, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss how to respond to Amnesty International's report categorizing Israel as a...

In this discussion, the participants explore the use of the words "apartheid" and "antisemitism" in relation to Israel. They highlight how these terms can hi...

In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the concept of liberal Zionism and its relevance in 2022. They explore whether there is a lan...

In this Q&A session, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain address various listener questions. They discuss topics such as the one-state ...

This text discusses the importance of interfaith relations in modern Judaism and Jewish statehood. It questions whether Jews are ready for a new kind of rela...

The article discusses the different ways in which Hanukkah is celebrated and understood in Israel and North America. In Israel, Hanukkah is often seen as a c...

In this article, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the significance of Israel passing its first state budget in three years a...

Israeli leaders are warning of a potential preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities as Iran gets closer to obtaining nuclear weapons. The Israeli Defen...

In this podcast episode, scholars from the Hartman Institute debate the strategy of "shrinking" the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, proposed by Micah Goodman. ...

In this episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the recent approval by Congress to restock Israel's Iron Dome missile syst...

Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain reflect on the connections between Yom Kippur, the 9/11 anniversary, and the impact of the tragedy ...

In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the idea of national repentance as we approach the High Holidays. They discuss the possibilit...

In this article, the authors discuss how Jewish discourse around Israel has become toxic, with disagreements becoming more divisive and hostile. They express...

In this discussion, Jewish scholars Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain examine the increasing criminalization of Israel and the accusa...

In this episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the complexities and contradictions within Israel. They explore how Israel...

Naftali Bennett becoming the first Orthodox prime minister of Israel is a significant moment in Israeli history. However, not all members of the religious Zi...

In this episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the potential for change in Israeli politics and religion following the fo...

In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain consider the growing vulnerability of American Jewry. They note that while many...

In this special episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, noting that this war...

In this special episode of the podcast, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the recent tensions in Israel, including the violen...

In this episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the acrimonious debate surrounding the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and how the ...

In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain explore the connection between the Israeli holidays of Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikar...

In the aftermath of Israel's recent election, the political landscape of the country has undergone significant changes. In a two-part series, Donniel Hartman...

The Israel Supreme Court's recent decision to recognize Reform and Conservative conversions performed in Israel has sparked discussions about the state's rel...

This discussion explores the question of when a joke becomes offensive and potentially dangerous. Specifically, it focuses on the recent controversy surround...