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Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the complexities of funding from Jews in the Diaspora for Israel and question if there are situations where su...

The recent protests in Israel have led to a pause in the government's judicial reform, raising questions about whether the current government can be trusted ...

The recent massive protests in Israel have caused Netanyahu's government to halt its judicial reform plans temporarily. Questions arise about the trustworthi...

President Herzog recently urged the Netanyahu-led government to abandon its judicial overhaul plan and engage in talks with the opposition to avert a constit...

President Herzog has called on the Netanyahu-led government to abandon its judicial overhaul plan and resume discussions with the opposition, but the governm...

Recently, in the town of Huwara in the West Bank, two Israeli brothers were fatally shot by a gunman, leading to a violent rampage by Jewish settlers who des...

The recent events in the West Bank town of Huwara, where two Israeli brothers were shot and killed by a gunman, have sparked a violent response from Jewish s...

In an open letter by Yossi Klein Halevi, Matti Friedman, and Daniel Gordis, the question is raised whether Diaspora Jews should engage in Israel's internal d...

In this article, Yossi Klein Halevi, Matti Friedman, and Daniel Gordis argue that Diaspora Jews should be involved in Israel's internal debates. They discuss...

The recent escalation of violence, notably a deadly terrorist attack in Neve Yaakov, coincides with a political climate where Netanyahu's government opposes ...

The authors discuss the recent violent events in Israel, including a deadly terrorist attack at a synagogue, and the political atmosphere surrounding the Isr...

The text discusses the potential consequences of opposing Netanyahu's plans to weaken the independence of the judiciary in Israel, raising concerns about a p...

In this episode, Jewish scholars Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the implications of Prime Minister Netanyahu's plans to we...

In this article, the authors highlight the struggle that North American Jews face in reconciling their love and commitment to Israel with the increasingly an...

In a discussion about the relationship between North American Jews and Israel, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain delve into the chall...

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...

In light of Israel's new government led by Netanyahu in collaboration with ultra-orthodox and ultra-nationalist partners, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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. ...