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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...

In this discussion on the podcast For Heavens Sake, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the growing anger among Israelis, from ...

The authors of this text discuss the changing dynamics between Jewish Israelis and Arab Israelis, highlighting the current opportunities for a new social com...

In this article, the authors discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted both the best and worst of Israel. They mention that Israel is on its way to b...

The article discusses how for centuries, the Jewish experience has been defined by a sense of vulnerability due to the threat of antisemitic persecution. How...

In this episode, the discussion revolves around the importance and nature of Holocaust memory for Jews today. The controversial appointment of Effi Eitam as ...

In this article, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain explore the political rift between American and Israeli Jews and consider how to b...

In this article, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the challenging task of healing a deeply divided society and whether it is...

In their discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain explore the concept of "pro-Israel" political leadership. They bring different...

Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the implications of Israel's recent peace agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Bahr...

Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain analyze the response of the Haredi community to the Covid-19 pandemic in Israel. They explore the i...

In this Yom Kippur episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the concept of national atonement and how they envision Israel ...

In this Rosh Hashanah episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain emphasize the importance of yearning for peace and having the courag...

In this episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the topic of whether Israel should accept Diaspora students during a pande...

In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain explore the recent normalization of Israel's relationship with the United Arab ...

In this article, the author discusses the criticisms of Israel and examines the role of these criticisms in shaping the conversation around the Israeli-Pales...

"The Paradox of Power" is the first episode of Elana Stein-Hain's podcast series titled "For Heaven's Sake." In this episode, Stein-Hain explores the complex...

In this episode of "For Heaven's Sake," Elana Stein Hain discusses the concept of tolerating the intolerable within the Jewish community. She explores the te...