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John Levenson, a renowned scholar, delves into the Binding of Isaac, analyzing its complex themes and context within ancient Near Eastern and biblical tradit...

Mark Dubowitz discusses the potential implications of a lame-duck Biden administration on Israel, particularly concerning executive actions and sanctions. Hi...

Matthew Levitt offers an analysis of Israel's military successes against Hezbollah, detailing significant disruptions in the organization's arsenal, leadersh...

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik discusses how the Jewish calendar serves as an instrument for national cohesion and cultural memory, illuminating the connection betwe...

Elliott Abrams discusses the challenges facing American Jewry, focusing on the decline in Jewish identity and commitment among non-Orthodox Jews in the U.S.,...

Brigadier General Assaf Orion discusses Israel's multifaceted conflict with Hizballah following the October 2023 escalation, exploring Israeli military strat...

Emet Classical Academy, led by Abe Unger, is America's first Jewish classical school, aiming to merge the Jewish and Western educational traditions to produc...

Marc Novicoff discusses his findings on why protests against Israel were more prevalent at elite U.S. colleges, correlating protest activity with the wealth ...

In the wake of recent developments in Israel, Liel Leibovitz analyzes the protests against the government, sparked by tensions related to the ongoing conflic...

In this episode, Jonathan Silver discusses Alexander Solzhenitsyn's Harvard commencement address with Gary Saul Morson, examining Solzhenitsyn's critique of ...

This episode explores the contentious theory of settler colonialism, especially its application to Israel and its implications in academic and political disc...

The podcast features Raphael BenLevi, Hanin Ghaddar, and Richard Goldberg discussing the escalating tensions in Lebanon, particularly due to Hizballah's rock...

In a recent discussion, Josh Kraushaar examines the Democratic Party's vice-presidential selection process and its implications for American Jewry. Vice Pres...

Rabbi J.J. Schacter, a seasoned leader in Tisha b'Av services and an expert in Jewish history and commemoration, discusses the significance of this year's Ti...

Vice President Kamala Harris, a potential future Democratic presidential candidate, has drawn attention for her stance on the U.S.-Israel relationship and th...

Avi Weiss reflects on his journey to Argentina following the 1994 AMIA bombing and the subsequent cover-up by Argentine authorities. He discusses his allianc...

British journalist Melanie Phillips discusses the impact of Keir Starmer's leadership on the Labour Party's relationship with the Jewish community and Britai...

Rabbi Mark Cohn discusses the recent decision by Hebrew Union College to accept rabbinical students in interfaith relationships, reflecting on the historical...

Rabbi Jeffrey Saks discusses the literary genius of S.Y. Agnon, his significant role in the revival of modern Hebrew literature, and his intertextual engagem...

Jonathan Silver and Rabbi Shlomo Brody continue their discussion on Jewish military ethics, focusing this time on the ethical considerations and historical p...

Chaim Saiman explores the complex nature of halakha, Jewish law, as both a regulatory system and a profound spiritual framework in Jewish life, drawing disti...

Elliott Abrams discusses the rise of anti-Zionist sentiments among a segment of American Jews, highlighting their view that Israel's statehood is morally pro...

Andrew Doran argues that what we perceive as civilization owes its moral roots to the Jewish biblical tradition, specifically God's covenant with Abraham, wh...

Haisam Hassanein discusses how Egypt's strategic involvement in the Gaza conflict has potentially reshaped its diplomatic and economic standing in the region...

This conversation with historian Asael Abelman delves into the origins and enduring significance of Israel's national anthem, 'Hatikvah,' exploring its poeti...

In this episode, Rabbi Shlomo Brody discusses the Jewish perspectives on military ethics, particularly in the context of Israel's operations in Gaza. He pres...

Scholar Ruth Wisse engages in a profound discussion with Jonathan Silver about the alarming rise of anti-Israel protests on college campuses, analyzing how c...

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik presents the Haggadah as a profound work of Jewish political thought, exploring themes of freedom, oppression, and the intertwining of...

Yechiel Leiter reflects on the profound loss of his son Moshe, who fell in battle against Hamas, while celebrating his life and contributions. The conversati...

The debate over Haredi Jews serving in the Israeli Defense Forces has resurfaced with renewed urgency following the October 7 attacks. In this context, Rabbi...

Joe Lieberman, a prominent American Jewish figure and former senator from Connecticut, represented a unique era in American public life with his religious ob...

Seth Kaplan, in his book "Fragile Neighborhoods," analyzes the current state of American neighborhoods, pointing out their fragility due to issues like lonel...

In 21st-century America, there is a decline in family formation and a decrease in the average number of children per family, which has economic, social, poli...

During Israel's conflict with Hamas, Israeli aid to Gaza has been provided directly to Gazans and through the distribution of foreign aid. Israel has refuted...

Vance Serchuk, a former Senate staff member and expert on global affairs, reflects on the ten-year Russia-Ukraine war, discussing its causes and impact on al...

Maimonides, a renowned rabbinic authority and philosopher of the Middle Ages, was also a prolific physician who authored various medical works focusing on a ...

Cynthia Ozick's short fiction, "The Story of My Family," explores the real-life kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara, a Jewish boy who was secretly baptized and tak...

In a recent conversation on the Tikvah Podcast, Yehuda Halper and host Jonathan Silver discuss Moses Maimonides' philosophical masterpiece, "The Guide of the...

In a discussion with Jonathan Silver, Ray Takeyh sheds light on what Iran wants in the ongoing war in the Middle East. Iran-backed militias have carried out ...

In this conversation, Yehuda Halper, an Israeli professor of Jewish philosophy, joins Mosaic editor Jonathan Silver to discuss the medieval rabbinic sage and...

In this discussion, Hillel Neuer, the executive director of UN Watch, explores the diverging paths of the human-rights movement and Israel. He highlights the...

In this episode, Yehuda Halper from Bar-Ilan University discusses the writings of Maimonides. Maimonides' work can be divided into three main categories: his...

In this episode, host Jonathan Silver looks back at some of the most interesting conversations from 2023, covering a wide range of topics in modern Jewish li...

The podcast host Jonathan Silver reflects on the 47 conversations he had in 2023, discussing a wide range of topics related to Jewish life. Some of the guest...

In a recent podcast interview, Israeli writer Matti Friedman discusses his concern about Israel's growing dependence on technology. Known for its advances in...

In a recent discussion with Mosaic's editor Jonathan Silver, Israeli writer Matti Friedman addresses his concerns about Israel's heavy reliance on technology...

In a recent poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, it was found that a majority of Palestinians believe that the October 7 ...

In a recent poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, it was found that 72% of Palestinians believe that the October 7 attacks were the ...

Alexandra Orbuch, Gabriel Diamond, and Zach Kessel discuss the situation for Jews on American campuses. They come from different backgrounds but all see a de...

In this podcast episode, three college students - Alexandra Orbuch, Gabriel Diamond, and Zach Kessel - discuss the deteriorating climate for young American J...