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Volatile Emotions
14 Nov
Arielle Angel, Naomi Klein, and Hala Alyan discuss the role of emotions like grief and rage in the movement for Palestinian liberation and how these emotions...
14 Nov
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Bipartisan Empire: Foreign Policy, Regional War, and the 2024 Election
5 Nov
This episode features a live panel discussion on the foreign policy approaches of Trump and Harris as they head into the 2024 election, particularly focusing...
5 Nov
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The Other ADLs
31 Oct
The episode examines how organizations, notably the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) and the Asian American Foundation (TAAF), emulate the Anti-Defamation Lea...
31 Oct
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What Ta-Nehisi Coates Saw
17 Oct
Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses the complexity of nationalism as he critiques Israel's policies towards Palestinians in his new book "The Message". The conversati...
17 Oct
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Palestinian Liberation After the Destruction of Gaza
10 Oct
In an in-depth discussion hosted by Jewish Currents, a panel consisting of authors and activists explores the complexities and future of Palestinian liberati...
10 Oct
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"Between the Covers" Live: Dionne Brand and Adania Shibli
2 Oct
Dionne Brand and Adania Shibli engage in a rich dialogue with David Naimon, examining the intersection of language, narrative, and colonial practices. They c...
2 Oct
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"The Dig" Live: Internationalism After Third Worldism
26 Sep
This episode explores the history and resurgence of left internationalism in the context of ongoing conflicts like the Israeli-Palestinian crisis. Scholars A...
26 Sep
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Talking About Antisemitism
5 Sep
This episode explores the complexities of addressing antisemitism amidst political discourse on Israel and Palestine, particularly examining how antisemitism...
5 Sep
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The Killing of Ismail Haniyeh
9 Aug
Ismail Haniyeh, the top political leader of Hamas, was killed in Iran on July 31st in an explosion at a guest house where he was staying for the presidential...
9 Aug
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The Escalating Regional War
7 Aug
In the Middle East, a regional war involving Israel and its Western allies against Iran-backed forces has been escalating since October 7th. The conflict inc...
7 Aug
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Chevruta: Voting
1 Aug
The podcast episode discusses whether leftists should vote for the Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential election, addressing concerns over U.S. suppor...
1 Aug
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J.D. Vance’s Foreign Policy Vision
25 Jul
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance's foreign policy positions are shaping a new realist nationalist vision within the GOP, representing a break from traditional Republi...
25 Jul
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The Fraught Promise of Arab-Jewish Identity
10 Jul
Jewish Currents' Jonathan Shamir explores the Arab-Jewish identity's complexities, particularly how contemporary activists and thinkers navigate and challeng...
10 Jul
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Jamaal Bowman’s Primary Loss
5 Jul
The defeat of New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman in his primary race against George Latimer garnered significant attention due to the influence of AIPAC's su...
5 Jul
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“Beyond the Capacity of English to See”
20 Jun
Palestinian-American poet Fady Joudah discusses the geopolitical and cultural constraints placed on Palestinian narratives within Western frameworks, focusin...
20 Jun
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Synagogue Struggles
13 Jun
Amidst the current geopolitical tensions surrounding Israel and Gaza, American Jews are engaging in complex discussions about the role of synagogues in polit...
13 Jun
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Religion, Secularism, and the Jewish Left
6 Jun
Jewish Currents Magazine faces a heated debate between its historical secularist roots and the recent inclusion of religious commentary, as showcased through...
6 Jun
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The End of "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
23 May
The final season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" marks the end of an era in American Jewish comedy with Larry David's influential style. The episode explores the s...
23 May
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On Zionism and Anti-Zionism
16 May
Jewish Currents staff discuss the nuances and implications behind various stances on Zionism, especially at a time when the term and its opposition are parti...
16 May
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Controversy at the Contemporary Jewish Museum
2 May
The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco faced a crisis after several anti-Zionist artists withdrew their works over unmet demands concerning transpar...
2 May
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Chevruta: Understanding Aaron Bushnell’s Sacrifice
26 Apr
Arielle Angel and Rabbi Lexi Botzum examine the provocative act of self-immolation by US Air Force member Aaron Bushnell, contrasting it with traditional Jew...
26 Apr
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Jewish Organizing at Columbia’s Encampment
25 Apr
Columbia University witnessed a significant clash over a student-led Gaza solidarity encampment, resulting in arrests and heightened debates around campus fr...
25 Apr
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Unpacking the Campus Antisemitism Narrative
11 Apr
Amid recent articles in The Atlantic discussing campus antisemitism and declaring an end to the golden age of American Jews, Jewish Currents editors explore ...
11 Apr
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Campus Politics Takes the Stage in "The Ally"
28 Mar
"The Ally" is a new play by Itamar Moses that delves into campus politics and the complexities of solidarity when an Israeli American adjunct professor suppo...
28 Mar
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Language, the Media, and Palestine
14 Mar
In a discussion focusing on the language used in media coverage of Israel and Palestine, the choice of words like apartheid, settler colonialism, and human s...
14 Mar
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Hindu Nationalism’s New Temple
22 Feb
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Ram Mandir, a massive new temple built on the site where the Babri Masjid mosque stood until it...
22 Feb
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Israel’s Emerging Religious Left
8 Feb
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of religious Jewish communities leaning towards the right, particularly in Israel. However, there is also an ...
8 Feb
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Charging Israel with Genocide
1 Feb
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued an interim ruling on South Africa's charge that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The ICJ found the ...
1 Feb
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Labor’s Palestine Paradox
3 Jan
The US labor movement has experienced a revival in recent years, with unions gaining popularity and experiencing a democratic upsurge. However, this revival ...
3 Jan
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Bonus Episode: Mailbag
28 Dec 2023
In this bonus episode, the hosts of the podcast discuss various topics based on questions submitted by listeners. They cover a range of subjects, from dealin...
28 Dec 2023
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Hamas: Past, Present, and Future
21 Dec 2023
In this episode, Peter Beinart speaks with two political analysts, Khalil Sayegh and Muhammad Shehada, about Hamas. They discuss their experiences growing up...
21 Dec 2023
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Talking to Our Families
8 Dec 2023
This text discusses the challenges faced by young Jews on the left in dealing with their families who hold supportive or complicit views on pogroms and genoc...
8 Dec 2023
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Naomi Klein on Israel’s “Doppelganger Politics”
16 Nov 2023
In her book "Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World," Naomi Klein explores the concept of doubling and how it shapes modern politics. She discusses her o...
16 Nov 2023
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Cori Bush’s Ceasefire Plea
9 Nov 2023
Congresswoman Cori Bush has emerged as a dissenting voice among members of Congress in response to the recent violence between Israel and Hamas. While many h...
9 Nov 2023
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A Surge in American Jewish Left Organizing
31 Oct 2023
In the wake of recent events in Israel and Gaza, American Jewish institutions have largely taken a pro-Israel stance. However, there has also been a surge in...
31 Oct 2023
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The Loneliness of the Israeli Left
26 Oct 2023
The Israeli left is feeling isolated due to both global leftists downplaying Israeli civilian deaths and Israeli society supporting the government's actions ...
26 Oct 2023
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"Unsettled" After October 7th
19 Oct 2023
This article discusses the recent events in Gaza after a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7th. Hamas killed over 1,400 Israelis and took 150 hostages. In ...
19 Oct 2023
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Elon Musk, the Jews, and the ADL, with "Know Your Enemy"
28 Sep 2023
Elon Musk has singled out the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in response to their attempts to encourage an advertiser boycott of his social media platform, X (...
28 Sep 2023
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Trans Halakha
14 Sep 2023
The Trans Halakha Project, a queer and trans yeshiva initiative called SVARA, has released a series of teshuvot (answers to questions) about Jewish religious...
14 Sep 2023
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Nosegate
31 Aug 2023
The controversy surrounding Bradley Cooper's portrayal of Leonard Bernstein in the new biopic Maestro has reignited discussions about "Jewface" and non-Jews ...
31 Aug 2023
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The Jewishness of “Oppenheimer”
17 Aug 2023
In this discussion of Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer," the focus is primarily on J. Robert Oppenheimer's Jewishness and its influence on his political...
17 Aug 2023
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Camp Kinderland at 100
3 Aug 2023
Camp Kinderland, a camp founded in 1923 by Jewish union activists in Hopewell Junction, New York, recently celebrated its centennial. Originally established ...
3 Aug 2023
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Chevruta: Be Fruitful and Multiply?
20 Jul 2023
In this installment of the Chevruta column, Laynie Soloman, from the queer and trans yeshiva SVARA, discusses the biblical commandment to "be fruitful and mu...
20 Jul 2023
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What Indian Ethnonationalists Learned From Israel Advocates
6 Jul 2023
Indian ethnonationalists have been learning from Israel advocates in their pursuit of political power in the United States. Hindu Americans have established ...
6 Jul 2023
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The Struggle to Stop Cop City
22 Jun 2023
The Atlanta City Council has approved the construction of a large, militarized police training center called Cop City on stolen Muscogee land. The Stop Cop C...
22 Jun 2023
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The Plight of Masafer Yatta
8 Jun 2023
Israel's Supreme Court has rejected a petition against the forced transfer of over 1,000 Palestinians living in the region of Masafer Yatta, in the occupied ...
8 Jun 2023
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The Agony and the Ecstasy of "Jewish Matchmaking"
25 May 2023
The article discusses the new reality show "Jewish Matchmaking" on Netflix, which follows Orthodox matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom as she helps Jewish singles f...
25 May 2023
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Still No Justice for Shireen Abu Akleh
11 May 2023
One year after the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli soldiers, no soldier has been held accountable for her death. A re...
11 May 2023
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Fighting Anti-Trans Legislation in Missouri
27 Apr 2023
The article discusses the current wave of anti-trans legislation in the United States, with a focus on Missouri. The state is considering a bill that would b...
27 Apr 2023
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The Politics of "The Last of Us"
13 Apr 2023
"The Politics of 'The Last of Us'" examines the conservative nature of modern narratives about zombies and how it is exemplified in the recent HBO drama seri...
13 Apr 2023