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Fania Oz-Salzberger and Aziz Abu Sarah Discuss their Differences and Agreements on Israel
1 Jun 2025
In a thought-provoking conversation, Fania Oz-Salzberger and Aziz Abu Sarah engage in a nuanced dialogue about their perspectives on Israel, both highlightin...
1 Jun 2025
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May “Ask Me Anything”
30 May 2025
In his column, Peter Beinart, a prominent writer on Jewish and Israeli affairs, invites readers to engage with him directly through an "Ask Me Anything" sess...
30 May 2025
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Fania Oz-Salzberger and Aziz Abu Sarah Discuss their Differences on Israel
29 May 2025
Fania Oz-Salzberger, an Israeli writer, and Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian peace activist, will engage in a public discussion about their differing views on t...
29 May 2025
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May "Ask Me Anything" Tomorrow
28 May 2025
Peter Beinart announces an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session scheduled for Premium members, set to occur on Thursday, May 29, at 2pm ET via Zoom. This interactiv...
28 May 2025
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Desecrating God’s Name
26 May 2025
Peter Beinart profoundly explores the concept of "Chillul Hashem" (the desecration of God's name) in the context of Israel's actions in Gaza. He examines the...
26 May 2025
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On the Preciousness of Life
22 May 2025
Peter Beinart reflects on the murder of Israeli embassy officials Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, emphasizing the preciousness of all human life. He crit...
22 May 2025
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The Moral Abdication of the American Jewish Establishment
20 May 2025
Peter Beinart expresses concern over the American Jewish establishment's lack of moral clarity regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He suggests that w...
20 May 2025
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Khaled Abou El Fadl on Muslim Ethics in an Age of Authoritarianism and Slaughter
18 May 2025
Professor Khaled Abou El Fadl of UCLA, recognized as a leading Islamic scholar, fervently criticizes authoritarian regimes in the Muslim world. Despite facin...
18 May 2025
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Khaled Abou El Fadl on Muslim Ethics in an Age of Authoritarianism and Slaughter
15 May 2025
Khaled Abou El Fadl, a distinguished professor of law at UCLA, will discuss Muslim ethics amidst rising authoritarianism with Peter Beinart. Renowned for his...
15 May 2025
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What I’ve Learned on My Book Tour
12 May 2025
Peter Beinart reflects on the changes in discourse surrounding Israel and Palestine over the years in the context of his book tour for "Being Jewish After th...
12 May 2025
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Omar El Akkad - One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
11 May 2025
Omar El Akkad, an accomplished novelist and journalist, discusses his latest book, which tackles the complex subject of Israel's actions in Gaza and the broa...
11 May 2025
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One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
8 May 2025
Peter Beinart highlights an upcoming Zoom discussion with novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad, focusing on his book, "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Be...
8 May 2025
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Is the Antisemitism Awareness Act Antisemitic?
5 May 2025
Peter Beinart critiques the Antisemitism Awareness Act and its reliance on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism...
5 May 2025
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Joy Reid Pulls Back the Curtain on the News
4 May 2025
Joy Reid, previously a host on MSNBC and currently authoring the Joys House Substack, discusses with Peter Beinart the ways mainstream media approaches cover...
4 May 2025
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Joy Reid on What’s Wrong with Mainstream Media
1 May 2025
Peter Beinart's upcoming Zoom session with Joy Reid, a former MSNBC host and current author at Substack, will explore the mainstream media's coverage of key ...
1 May 2025
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The Gaza Template
28 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart discusses his upcoming book tour for "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza" and urges readers to also support Palestinian authors and hum...
28 Apr 2025
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Jonathan Freedland Has Issues with my Book
27 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart hosts Jonathan Freedland to discuss their differing views on the concept of a Jewish state. Freedland, a columnist for the Guardian, critiques ...
27 Apr 2025
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Jonathan Freedland Disagrees with Me
24 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart announces an upcoming Zoom discussion featuring Jonathan Freedland, a Guardian columnist. While Beinart and Freedland share many views, they di...
24 Apr 2025
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Oops
21 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart, in his communication about his book 'Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza,' highlights the disparity in attention between Jewish and Pal...
21 Apr 2025
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NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani
21 Apr 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the New York City mayoral race, emphasizes the need for more affordable living conditions for the working class. Currently pol...
21 Apr 2025
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April “Ask Me Anything”
18 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart hosts a monthly Ask Me Anything (AMA) session for his subscribers, providing insights and discussions on various contemporary Jewish and politi...
18 Apr 2025
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NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
17 Apr 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a candidate for mayor of New York City, is gaining attention for his commitment to making the city more affordable for the working class. In ...
17 Apr 2025
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April "Ask Me Anything" Tomorrow
16 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart announces an upcoming "Ask Me Anything" session exclusively for Premium members, scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 17, at 2 PM ET. Thi...
16 Apr 2025
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Against “Even-Handedness”
16 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart reflects on the unequal attention given to Jewish and Palestinian narratives, especially in the context of discussions on Gaza. As he tours for...
16 Apr 2025
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Rev. Munther Isaac on the Christian Response to Gaza
15 Apr 2025
Rev. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian minister from Bethlehem, discusses his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible and the Genocide in Gaza," with au...
15 Apr 2025
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A Palestinian Minister on how Christians Should Respond to Gaza
10 Apr 2025
Renowned Palestinian minister Munther Isaac will join a Zoom call hosted by Peter Beinart to discuss his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible an...
10 Apr 2025
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Israel Says It’s Only Fighting Hamas
7 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart criticizes the framing of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a solely anti-Hamas war, arguing it's more accurately a war against Gaza as a who...
7 Apr 2025
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Muhammad Shehada on the Gaza Protests
6 Apr 2025
Muhammad Shehada, a Gaza-born political analyst known for his nuanced perspectives, discusses with journalist Peter Beinart the recent protests in Gaza. Thes...
6 Apr 2025
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Muhammad Shehada on the Gaza Protests
3 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart is hosting a Zoom call featuring Muhammad Shehada, a renowned Gaza-born political analyst. The discussion will explore recent protests in Gaza,...
3 Apr 2025
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Jenner Stands Firm
31 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart discusses his ongoing book tour for "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," while emphasizing the importance of supporting Palestinian au...
31 Mar 2025
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Arab Barghouti on his Imprisoned Father
30 Mar 2025
Arab Barghouti, the youngest son of Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian political figure imprisoned in Israel for 23 years, discusses his role in advoc...
30 Mar 2025
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Arab Barghouti on Palestinian Political Prisoners
27 Mar 2025
Arab Barghouti, the son of prominent Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti, discusses his role in the international campaign to secure the release of...
27 Mar 2025
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What if Columbia Were Investigated for Anti-Palestinianism?
24 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart explores the nuances of anti-Palestinianism in the context of growing discussions on antisemitism at universities like Columbia. He suggests th...
24 Mar 2025
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Nadia Abu El-Haj: “Mahmoud is Not Safe”
23 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart's piece highlights the challenges faced by pro-Palestinian activists in academia, focusing on Nadia Abu El-Haj, a prominent professor at Columb...
23 Mar 2025
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Nadia Abu El-Haj: Mahmoud is Not Safe
20 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart announces a Zoom call featuring a discussion with Nadia Abu El-Haj, a prominent academic at Barnard College and Columbia University. The sessio...
20 Mar 2025
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Debate with Jeffrey Lax
19 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart engages in a thought-provoking Zoom discussion with Professor Jeffrey Lax, a fellow faculty member at CUNY and an advocate against antisemitism...
19 Mar 2025
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March Ask Me Anything
18 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart's 'March Ask Me Anything' allows premium subscribers to access a full video of his live session, where he addresses questions and discussions a...
18 Mar 2025
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March “Ask Me Anything”
17 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart's "Ask Me Anything" session for March invites premium subscribers to engage in a discussion about pressing topics like former President Trump’s...
17 Mar 2025
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You Are No Longer a Jew
17 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart discusses the contentious redefinition of Jewish identity within the American Jewish community, highlighting issues around support for Israel a...
17 Mar 2025
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James Schamus on the Crisis at Columbia
14 Mar 2025
James Schamus, a Columbia University professor, discusses the challenges currently facing free speech at the institution, especially in the context of pro-Pa...
14 Mar 2025
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James Schamus on the Crisis at Columbia
13 Mar 2025
James Schamus, a Columbia University professor and acclaimed screenwriter and producer, discusses the so-called free speech crisis at the university. The con...
13 Mar 2025
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Columbia Professor Joseph Hawley on the Federal Assault on His University
11 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart interviews Columbia University Professor Joseph Hawley, who discusses federal actions impacting his institution, emphasizing the broader implic...
11 Mar 2025
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Trump’s Attack on Universities Rests on a Lie
10 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart critiques the Trump administration's accusation against universities like Columbia University for fostering antisemitism, highlighting the iron...
10 Mar 2025
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Jordan Elgrably on Palestinian Steadfastness
9 Mar 2025
Jordan Elgrably, Editor in Chief of The Markaz Review, discusses the themes of resilience and resistance in contemporary Palestinian literature, which he exp...
9 Mar 2025
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Jordan Elgrably on Contemporary Palestinian Writing
6 Mar 2025
In an upcoming Zoom discussion led by Peter Beinart, journalist Jordan Elgrably, co-editor of "Sumud: A New Palestinian Reader," will delve into contemporary...
6 Mar 2025
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Susie Linfield on Why She Doesn’t Like My Book
5 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart reflects on Susie Linfield's critical review of his book, "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," which explores Jewish identity and poli...
5 Mar 2025
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Guidelines for Comments and Chat
4 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart outlines the guidelines for commenting and participating in discussions within his community, emphasizing the importance of maintaining civilit...
4 Mar 2025
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Why Trump Treats Zelensky Differently than Netanyahu
3 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart examines why Donald Trump treated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with hostility while being supportive towards Israeli Prime Minister N...
3 Mar 2025
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Rabbis Alissa Wise and Jill Jacobs
2 Mar 2025
Rabbis Alissa Wise and Jill Jacobs, prominent figures in progressive American Judaism, engage in a complex discussion about their differing perspectives on t...
2 Mar 2025
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Rabbis Alissa Wise and Jill Jacobs
27 Feb 2025
Rabbis Alissa Wise and Jill Jacobs, prominent figures in the American Jewish community, will be discussing their divergent perspectives on Israel and Palesti...
27 Feb 2025