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Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove discusses how the identity of American Jews is influenced by current events in Israel and reflects on the connections between diaspora ...

Haviv Rettig Gur and Amanda Borschel-Dan discuss the difficult choice Israel faces regarding the release of hostages and the potential risk to ongoing milita...

Bret Stephens discusses the current state of North American universities, critically analyzing how concepts like critical theory and Diversity, Equity, and I...

Professor Aron Troen, specializing in Nutrition Science and Public Health, explores unjustified famine claims in Gaza amid the recent conflict, where his per...

Yossi Klein Halevi examines Israel's contemporary challenges amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, emphasizing the nation's struggle with internal divisions and er...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the psychological and practical aspects of preparing for potential military strikes against Israel, exploring both personal and so...

Prof. Gerald Steinberg critiques major human rights organizations like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International for their alleged hypocrisy towards Israe...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses Israel's international standing amid amplified protests against its actions in Gaza, particularly focusing on its unique security ...

Economist Eugene Kandel discusses the potential future of Israel, focusing on internal societal divisions, economic sustainability, and government inefficien...

Israeli protests have significantly influenced political changes over the years, reflecting a deep cultural practice rooted in the country's tradition of pub...

Lobby 99, led by Rachel Gur, aims to alleviate Israel's high cost of living by advocating for competition and import reform. The discussion highlights the ne...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the growing discontent within Israel's Likud party as a High Court ruling demands the drafting of Ultra-Orthodox men into the IDF,...

Holocaust historian Prof. Jan Grabowski discusses the misuse of Holocaust terminology in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict, expressing concerns over t...

Discussing the perceived inequities and political motivations behind the use of international law and bodies like the UN against Israel, Haviv Rettig Gur arg...

Archaeologist Jodi Magness delves into Jerusalem's complex history, discussing the city's changing rulerships and cultural influence from the Bronze Age thro...

Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy addresses the October 7th use of rape and sexual violence as weapons by Hamas against Israeli women and children. Her new Civil Commi...

Rav Doron Perez discusses the tragic death of his son Daniel during the October 7th attacks by Hamas and how this loss has deepened his connection to Israel ...

Amidst the backdrop of conflict and economic challenges, Israel's economy shows resilience, particularly with the potential for growth from underemployed sec...

Haviv Rettig Gur explores the complexities of antisemitism, contrasting it with general prejudice and detailing its historical roots in Christianity and the ...

Jewish student leaders at Columbia University, Eden Yadegar and Elisha H. Baker, discuss the rise of antisemitism on their campus amid escalating pro-Palesti...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the potential blacklisting of the Netzah Yehuda battalion by the United States under the Leahy Law due to reported human rights ab...

Veteran journalist and Mideast analyst Avi Issacharoff discusses the complex and volatile security landscape confronting Israel, including the growing threat...

David Horovitz, editor of The Times of Israel, discusses the complexities of covering the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing the challenges of maintaining ac...

Micah Goodman argues that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas is perceived differently by Israel and the West due to differing stakes and necessiti...

Hannah Wacholder Katsman discusses the public and personal grief following the murder of her son, Hayim Katsman, by terrorists from Gaza, revealing how his l...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the Israeli public's profound distrust of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid ongoing conflict with Hamas and the Palestinian A...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting Hamas's strategic use of starvation among Gazans to advance its military and...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the increase in antisemitism on North American college campuses and its unintended effect of strengthening Zionist identity among ...

This episode discusses the ongoing debate over military deferrals for ultra-Orthodox men in Israel, especially in light of the recent escalation with Hamas. ...

Ksenia Svetlova examines Russia's growing influence in the Middle East and Africa, despite its ongoing military involvement in Ukraine. Additionally, she del...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the complex and controversial role of UNRWA in Gaza, highlighting how its ideological foundation poses a challenge to Israel's exi...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses Israel's current political and military challenges, notably in the context of Prime Minister Netanyahu's assertion of impending "a...

Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody discusses the application of Jewish military ethics to the Israel-Hamas conflict, drawing on historical ethical thinking that influenc...

Yossi Klein Halevi discusses critical aspects of the current war, examining the meaning of 'Never Again' for Israelis in this context and addressing the chal...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the Israeli perspective on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas, highlighting the complex emotio...

Mishy Harman shares poignant wartime narratives, highlighting the mass displacement of Israelis from conflict zones and the crucial role of philanthropy in a...

Haviv Rettig Gur analyzes the recent decisions by Israel's Supreme Court, examining their implications on the judicial system amid ongoing political tensions...

William Daroff discusses the challenges faced by the American Jewish community following the October 7 Hamas invasion of Israel, which he personally witnesse...

Haviv Rettig Gur analyzes recent polls regarding the war with Hamas, revealing divergent perspectives among Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, and diffe...

Prof. Amichai Cohen discusses the legal and ethical dimensions of the IDF's actions in Gaza, focusing on Israel's right to self-defense and the constraints o...

Israel Story's team, led by Mishy Harman, shares personal narratives of those affected by the October 7 Hamas massacre and its aftermath, including hostage f...

Saul Singer discusses the critical importance of unity in Israel as explored in his recent book, "The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divide...

Rabbi Seth Farber discusses how to adapt Jewish law in the modern state of Israel to address complex issues like mixed burials and the rights of women whose ...

Dr. Joe Uziel, an archaeologist with the Israel Antiquities Authority, discusses the forensic techniques used to identify victims of the October 7 Hamas atta...

Adele Raemer, a resident of Kibbutz Nirim near the Gaza border, recounts the traumatic events of October 7, when a brutal invasion by Hamas resulted in the d...

Mishy Harman and his team at Israel Story have been documenting personal stories in response to the October 7 Hamas attack. This episode highlights three nar...

Rabbi Rick Jacobs discusses the complexities of forming coalitions of faith and conscience in response to the recent violent attacks by Hamas and the need fo...

Rachel Goldberg discusses the efforts to locate her son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who has been missing since the October 7 Hamas attack on a desert rave in Isra...

Dr. Micah Goodman discusses the complex geopolitical landscape of the current conflict involving Israel, Hamas, and Iran, highlighting the need for global su...

Prof. Erez Ben-Yosef presents a compelling argument that challenges traditional views of the ancient Israelite monarchy, suggesting it was a complex, nomadic...