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What Matters Now to Deborah Conway & Tamar Paluch: Australia is rife with antisemitism
2 Sep
Musician Deborah Conway and editor Tamar Paluch discuss the surge of antisemitism in Australia following the October 7 attacks, and their response through th...
2 Sep
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What Matters Now to legal expert Menachem Rosensaft: Israel is not committing genocide
26 Aug
Menachem Rosensaft, a legal expert on genocide, argues that Israel is not committing genocide in its conflict with Hamas, differentiating between genocide an...
26 Aug
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What Matters Now to Dennis Ross: There is a deal to be made to end the Gaza war
19 Aug
Diplomat Dennis Ross explores the possibility of negotiations to end the Gaza conflict, emphasizing that both Palestinian and Israeli sides must focus on nee...
19 Aug
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What Matters Now to Prof. Dan Turner: Treating our enemies humanely makes us human
13 Aug
Prof. Dan Turner discusses how humane treatment of all individuals, including Palestinians, meshes with fundamental human values and medical ethics. Despite ...
13 Aug
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: When Temple Mount prayer is a call to settle Gaza
5 Aug
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's provocative visit to the Temple Mount and his call for the Jewish resettlement of Gaza ignited debate on Israel'...
5 Aug
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What Matters Now to Daniel Taub: Still mourning, Israel is not ripe to talk peace - yet
30 Jul
Daniel Taub discusses how Israeli society is not ready for peace negotiations due to ongoing mourning and internal divisions, notably around the universal dr...
30 Jul
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What Matters Now to Dan Ben-David: Israel's moment of truth is here
23 Jul
Dan Ben-David argues that Israel is at a critical juncture, necessitating comprehensive reforms in education, budget management, government structure, and th...
23 Jul
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What Matters Now to comic Guri Alfi: Israelis and American Jews must remain unified
15 Jul
Guri Alfi emphasizes the importance of maintaining unity between Israeli and American Jews amid rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism in the U.S., highlighted...
15 Jul
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What Matters Now to Micah Goodman: Israel may soon remake the region
9 Jul
Micah Goodman discusses the geopolitical implications of Israel's recent military actions and explores the potential for regional realignment in the Middle E...
9 Jul
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: When Israeli extremists go to war - against Israel
1 Jul
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the complex origins and evolution of the settler movement in Israel, emphasizing the recent extremist actions against the IDF by c...
1 Jul
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What Matters Now to director Daniel Syrkin: How 'Tehran' season 4 reflects Israel-Iran war
24 Jun
Daniel Syrkin, director of the TV series 'Tehran', discusses the show's connection to Israel-Iran tensions amidst ongoing geopolitical conflicts. He shares i...
24 Jun
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: The existential Israel-Iran War
14 Jun
Israel has entered into a war with Iran, a conflict deemed necessary to secure the future of the Jewish people against an Iranian nuclear threat. Haviv Retti...
14 Jun
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What Matters Now to Rabbi Noa Sattath: Global LGBTQ+ support for Hamas
10 Jun
Rabbi Noa Sattath discusses the complexities surrounding global LGBTQ+ support for Hamas amidst their condemnation of Israel, especially in the context of Pr...
10 Jun
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What Matters Now to David Horovitz: Shedding light on war when the facts are dim
3 Jun
David Horovitz addresses the challenges journalists face in covering the Israeli-Gaza conflict with limited access to facts and information, compounded by bi...
3 Jun
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What Matters Now to Prof. Elie Podeh: When the IDF disengaged from Gaza, 20 years ago
27 May
Prof. Elie Podeh delves into the complexities of Israel's 2005 disengagement from Gaza, emphasizing its multilateral dynamics despite a unilateral appearance...
27 May
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: What did Trump mean when he said...
20 May
ToI senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur dissects Trump's recent speech in Riyadh, highlighting a return to US foreign policy rooted in economic alliances rather ...
20 May
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What Matters Now to Eurovision mega-fan Tal Dahan: Politics, protests and camp in Basel
14 May
Tal Dahan, a Eurovision mega-fan, discusses Israel's history and challenges in the Eurovision Song Contest as they prepare for their participation in this ye...
14 May
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Bereaved mother Elana Kaminka: End the Gaza 'forever war'
7 May
After losing her son, Lt. Yannai Kaminka, to Hamas attackers, Elana Kaminka calls for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, challenging the Israeli leader...
7 May
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What Matters Now to The Times of Israel: That all Oct. 7 fallen are remembered
29 Apr
The Times of Israel's 'Those We Have Lost' project solemnly commemorates each of the individuals killed during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, providing p...
29 Apr
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What Matters Now to Prof. Manuela Consonni: How women resisted the Nazis
23 Apr
Prof. Manuela Consonni highlights the multifaceted forms of resistance by Jewish and non-Jewish women during the Holocaust, focusing on physical, civic, and ...
23 Apr
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What Matters Now to Israel Story's Mitch Ginsburg: A 1973 exodus from Egypt
16 Apr
Mitch Ginsburg tells the extraordinary story of a group of Israeli POWs who, while held captive in Egypt during the War of Attrition, decided to translate J....
16 Apr
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What Matters Now to hostage mom Idit Ohel: Let our captives go!
9 Apr
The podcast features Idit Ohel, mother of Alon Ohel, discussing the harsh realities faced by her son, a hostage in Gaza since October 7, 2023. She speaks abo...
9 Apr
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What Matters Now to author Dara Horn: Why Jews are the eternal scapegoat
2 Apr
Dara Horn engages in a compelling discussion about her latest graphic novel 'One Little Goat' and explores themes from her acclaimed book 'People Love Dead J...
2 Apr
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What Matters Now to Jonathan Dekel-Chen: US feels like only beacon in hostage situation
27 Mar
Jonathan Dekel-Chen, whose son Sagui was recently released after being held hostage by Hamas, describes the relief of his son's return and the ongoing strugg...
27 Mar
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What Matters Now to David Horovitz: Terrible external threats, tremendous internal division
20 Mar
David Horovitz discusses the current state of Israeli politics, focusing on the threats to democracy and the internal conflicts exacerbated by Prime Minister...
20 Mar
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What Matters Now to Micah Goodman: What Israel can trust about Hamas
13 Mar
Dr. Micah Goodman discusses the complexities facing Israel as it decides whether to negotiate with Hamas for hostage release or continue military efforts. He...
13 Mar
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Egypt's farcical plan for postwar Gaza
6 Mar
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses Egypt's $53 billion plan for Gaza reconstruction, which aims to stabilize the region without addressing Hamas's disarmament. The p...
6 Mar
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What Matters Now to critic Jordan Hoffman: 5 films for Jews to follow at the Oscars
27 Feb
Film critic Jordan Hoffman discusses five Oscar-nominated films with Jewish or Israeli themes, amid a backdrop of ongoing conflict and controversy. These fil...
27 Feb
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Why is Israel handing Gaza back to Hamas?
19 Feb
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the emotional impact of the Bibas family's captivity, how Hamas uses hostage release ceremonies to manipulate perceptions, and the...
19 Feb
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Trump's Gaza plan is a warning
13 Feb
The episode explores U.S. President Donald Trump's unexpected proposal to resettle the population of Gaza and the reactions from Israeli politicians and the ...
13 Feb
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Death penalty for terrorists?
30 Jan
Haviv Rettig Gur analyzes the complex issue of implementing the death penalty in Israel for convicted terrorists, discussing its potential impact on hostage ...
30 Jan
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What Matters Now to Yad Vashem head Dani Dayan: What to do when 'friends' disappoint
27 Jan
Dani Dayan, Chairman of Yad Vashem, discusses the complexities surrounding Holocaust remembrance and the challenges faced in international politics after the...
27 Jan
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What Matters Now to Adir Miller and mom Marianne: Getting the last laugh after the Holocaust
23 Jan
Adir Miller's film "The Ring," inspired by his mother Marianne's incredible Holocaust survival story, showcases the intertwining of humor and tragedy in thei...
23 Jan
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Hamas's survival is Gaza's tragedy
16 Jan
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the political and strategic complexities surrounding a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the challenges f...
16 Jan
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Israel's wishlist for US president-elect Trump
9 Jan
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the implications of Donald Trump's return to the White House for Israel, particularly regarding relations with Iran, Hamas, and th...
9 Jan
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What Matters Now to David Horovitz: Freedom of the press under attack
2 Jan
David Horovitz discusses the increasing attacks on media freedom in Israel, examining controversial government actions such as banning Al Jazeera and histori...
2 Jan
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What Matters Now to comedian Yochay Sponder: Post-Oct. 7 truth -- with laughs
26 Dec 2024
Comedian Yochay Sponder uses humor as a form of Israeli advocacy, especially in the wake of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, which claimed the life of his ...
26 Dec 2024
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What Matters Now to Andrew Fox: Cynical use of inflated death figures from Gaza
19 Dec 2024
Andrew Fox discusses the controversy surrounding casualty figures reported by the Hamas-run Ministry of Health in Gaza, arguing that these are inflated for p...
19 Dec 2024
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What Matters Now to Ksenia Svetlova: Women are the canary in the Mideast coal mine
12 Dec 2024
Middle East expert Ksenia Svetlova discusses the status of women's rights across the region, noting its importance as a measure of broader social freedom and...
12 Dec 2024
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Iran's solution for the Jewish state problem
5 Dec 2024
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses Iran's precarious position following an op-ed by former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, examining its implications ...
5 Dec 2024
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What Matters Now to combat medic Tuvia Book: Reserve duty for over a year
28 Nov 2024
Tuvia Book, an IDF reservist and combat medic, self-reinstated into the reserves during the recent conflict, becoming part of an innovative medical extractio...
28 Nov 2024
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: What's left of the left?
21 Nov 2024
Haviv Rettig Gur analyzes the challenges facing Israel's left and center-left political parties, drawing parallels to the Democratic Party in the U.S. and th...
21 Nov 2024
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Rising resentment as Haredi men refuse to draft
14 Nov 2024
The podcast examines the rising resentment in Israel due to the Haredi community's continued exemption from military service despite the country's heightened...
14 Nov 2024
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What Matters Now to Rabbi Yitz Greenberg in conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi
7 Nov 2024
Rabbi Irving Yitz Greenberg, a key figure in post-Holocaust Jewish identity, discusses his latest work, "The Triumph of Life," which proposes a new understan...
7 Nov 2024
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: US elections through an Israeli prism
31 Oct 2024
Haviv Rettig Gur and Amanda Borschel-Dan discuss the U.S. presidential election from an Israeli perspective, examining why Israelis reportedly favor Donald T...
31 Oct 2024
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Anti-Zionists misusing Jewish rituals in protests
23 Oct 2024
Jewish Voice for Peace's use of Jewish Sukkot symbols with Palestinian iconography ignited controversy over misrepresenting and "propifying" Jewish rituals f...
23 Oct 2024
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What Matters Now: A post-October 7 women's prayer book
16 Oct 2024
Az Nashir: We Will Sing Again is a newly compiled women's prayer book, edited by Shira Lankin Sheps, Anne Gordon, and Rachel Sharansky Danziger. The antholog...
16 Oct 2024
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What Matters Now to Aviva Klompas: Fighting for public opinion, the 8th front
10 Oct 2024
Aviva Klompas discusses her role in reshaping Israel education and confronting antisemitism through social media during Israel's multifront conflicts, emphas...
10 Oct 2024
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What Matters Now to Joshua Leifer: The fall of US Jewry and how it can rise again
3 Oct 2024
In his discussion with Jacob Magid, journalist Joshua Leifer examines the perceived decline of American Judaism and offers a potential path for revitalizatio...
3 Oct 2024
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What Matters Now to Micah Goodman: The coming Israel-Iran War
26 Sep 2024
Dr. Micah Goodman discusses the shifting narratives surrounding the ongoing conflicts in Israel, suggesting that the focus is moving from the Israeli-Palesti...
26 Sep 2024