People of the Pod headphones The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: What Does it Mean For Israel? 21 Jun
In a discussion at the AJC Global Forum, Halie Soifer, CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, and Morgan Ortagus, former Spokeswoman for the Depart...
21 Jun
People of the Pod headphones Jews in the U.S. Military: Veterans’ Stories in Honor of Jewish American Heritage Month 24 May
The discussion highlights the experiences of Jewish U.S. military veterans, featuring Dave Warnock, U.S. Army Veteran, and Andrea Goldstein, U.S. Navy Vetera...
24 May
People of the Pod headphones Seven Months In: What Israelis Think About the War Against Hamas, Campus Antisemitism in America, and More 16 May
Jacob Magid, U.S. Bureau Chief for the Times of Israel, discusses various topics including Israel's campaign against Hamas, anti-Israel sentiment on American...
16 May
People of the Pod headphones What Does it Mean to be a Jewish American Hero? A Jewish American Heritage Month Conversation with AJC CEO Ted Deutch 10 May
AJC CEO Ted Deutch discusses Jewish American Heritage Month, emphasizing the historical contributions of Jewish Americans and exploring the concept of herois...
10 May
People of the Pod headphones The Chaos at Columbia: What It’s Like to be Jewish on Campus Right Now 3 May
Jewish student leader Noa Fay from Columbia University discusses the rise of anti-Israel protests and antisemitism on college campuses, particularly at Colum...
3 May
People of the Pod headphones Her Mother-In-Law Was Murdered at Tree of Life: Now Marnie Fienberg is Countering Antisemitism One Seder at a Time 19 Apr
Marnie Fienberg, whose mother-in-law was tragically murdered at the Tree of Life synagogue, has created 2ForSeder, an initiative to combat antisemitism by in...
19 Apr
People of the Pod headphones What the Iranian Regime’s Massive Attack Means for Israel and the Region 17 Apr
In an episode discussing the implications of Iran's massive attack on Israel with more than 300 drones and missiles, AJC Jerusalem director Avital Leibovich ...
17 Apr
People of the Pod headphones Meet Modi Rosenfeld – the Comedian Helping the Jewish Community Laugh Again 16 Apr
Israeli-American comedian Modi Rosenfeld, known as Modi, has released a stand-up comedy special titled "Know Your Audience," reflecting his mission to help t...
16 Apr
People of the Pod headphones A Look Back: AJC’s Award-Winning “Remembering Pittsburgh” Series 4 Apr
The AJC's award-winning Remembering Pittsburgh series delves into the aftermath of the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue on October 27, 2018, and...
4 Apr
People of the Pod headphones Jewish College Student Leaders Share Their Blueprint for Combating Antisemitism 28 Mar
Jewish college student leaders at Binghamton University, Seth Schlank and Eytan Saenger, discuss their experiences combating antisemitism on campus following...
28 Mar
People of the Pod headphones Matisyahu’s Message to His Fellow Jews and to the Israel Haters Trying to Cancel Him 21 Mar
Matisyahu, a Jewish American reggae singer, rapper, and beatboxer, expresses his belief in Israel's right to exist despite facing protests and cancellations,...
21 Mar
People of the Pod headphones Unheard, Until Now: How Israeli Women Are Powering Israel’s Resilience 14 Mar
Israeli filmmaker Shifra Soloveichik, inspired by the resilience of women during challenging times, created the initiative Women of Valor: Women of War to hi...
14 Mar
People of the Pod headphones 152 Days Later: What the Mother of Hostage Edan Alexander Wants the World to Know 7 Mar
Yael Alexander, mother of IDF soldier Edan Alexander, who was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, shares her story of the past 152 days of ...
7 Mar
People of the Pod headphones What It’s Like to Be Jewish at Harvard Among Antisemites and Hamas Supporters 29 Feb
At Harvard University, Jewish students like Nitsan Machlis and Shabbos Kestenbaum have faced antisemitism and hostility, leading to feelings of being unwelco...
29 Feb
People of the Pod headphones Believe Israeli Women: How to Advocate for Victims of Hamas’ Sexual Violence 22 Feb
The article discusses the weaponization of sexual violence by Hamas during an attack on Israel on October 7th. Despite evidence and survivor testimonies, the...
22 Feb
People of the Pod headphones When Antisemites Target Local Businesses: How Communities Are Uniting in Response 15 Feb
The AJC's State of Antisemitism in America Report found that one in five American Jews reported that local businesses where they live have been targeted by a...
15 Feb
People of the Pod headphones How A 10/7 Survivor is Confronting Anti-Israel Activists on College Campuses 8 Feb
Yoni Diller, a survivor of the 10/7 attack at the Supernova Music Festival in Israel, is now sharing his story with political leaders and college students ar...
8 Feb
People of the Pod headphones Tal Shimony Survived the Hamas Attack on the Nova Music Festival: Hear Her Story of Courage, Resilience, and Remembrance 2 Feb
Tal Shimony survived the Hamas attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel. She was dancing at the festival when it was suddenly attacked by terrorists, resu...
2 Feb
People of the Pod headphones How to Mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day in a Post-October 7th World 25 Jan
Mark Weitzman from the World Jewish Restitution Organization discusses the links between the Hamas attack on Israel and the Holocaust, as well as the connect...
25 Jan
People of the Pod headphones A Spider Web of Terror: How Iran’s Axis of Houthis, Hezbollah, and Hamas Threaten Israel and America 19 Jan
The Biden administration has designated Yemen's Houthi rebels as a global terrorist group due to their increasing attacks on international shipping in the Re...
19 Jan
People of the Pod headphones Unpacking South Africa’s Baseless Genocide Charge Against Israel 11 Jan
The International Court of Justice is currently hearing South Africa's accusation that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Professor ...
11 Jan
People of the Pod headphones Countering the Denial and Distortion of the 10/7 Hamas Attack 28 Dec 2023
The USC Shoah Foundation is collecting testimonies of survivors of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack to counter denial of the attack. Dr. Robert Williams,...
28 Dec 2023
People of the Pod headphones 4-Year-Old Hostage Abigail Edan is Free–Her Family is On a Mission to #BringThemAllHome 21 Dec 2023
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan, who was kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas, has been freed and reunited with her family. However, there are still 129 hostag...
21 Dec 2023
People of the Pod headphones The Fallout from the University Presidents Congressional Hearing: What Does it Mean for Jewish Students? 14 Dec 2023
The fallout from the recent congressional hearing on Jew-hatred on college campuses has sparked outrage and raised concerns about how university leaders are ...
14 Dec 2023
People of the Pod headphones Global Antisemitism Report Part 2: The Impact of the Hamas-Israel War in Germany, Asia, and the Arab Gulf 6 Dec 2023
This Global Antisemitism Report focuses on the impact of the Hamas-Israel war on Germany, Asia, and the Arab Gulf. In Germany, there has been a rise in openl...
6 Dec 2023
People of the Pod headphones Global Antisemitism Report Part 1: What It’s Like to Be Jewish in Europe, Latin America, and South Africa Right Now 4 Dec 2023
AJC (American Jewish Committee) has spoken with their global experts to discuss the surge of antisemitism following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israelis. I...
4 Dec 2023
People of the Pod headphones What Happens Next: AJC’s Avital Leibovich on the Hostage Deal and Challenges Ahead 29 Nov 2023
In this interview, Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich, director of AJC Jerusalem, discusses the current pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas, the release...
29 Nov 2023
People of the Pod headphones The Good, the Bad, and the Death Threats: What It’s Like to Be a Jewish College Student Right Now 16 Nov 2023
The rise of antisemitism on American college campuses is discussed, with a focus on incidents at Cornell University and Columbia University. Jewish students ...
16 Nov 2023
People of the Pod headphones Jewish U.S. Military Veterans’ Message to IDF Soldiers Fighting Hamas: “We’re With You” 9 Nov 2023
In this episode of the People of the Pod podcast, two Jewish U.S. military veterans, Dave Warnock and Andrea Goldstein, share their experiences and discuss t...
9 Nov 2023
People of the Pod headphones What Would You Do If Your Son Was Kidnapped by Hamas? 2 Nov 2023
The conversation with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of kidnapped hostage Hersh, sheds light on their son's abduction by Hamas terrorists and the cha...
2 Nov 2023
People of the Pod headphones Remembering Pittsburgh Part 4: AJC CEO Ted Deutch On the Jewish Community’s Resilience After Pittsburgh and Hamas Attacks 27 Oct 2023
In this episode of the "Remembering Pittsburgh" series, AJC CEO Ted Deutch reflects on the significance of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting at Tree of Life ...
27 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones Remembering Pittsburgh Part 3: How the #ShowUpForShabbat Campaign Drew Global Solidarity Amid Tragedy 26 Oct 2023
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) launched the #ShowUpForShabbat campaign following the deadly antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsbur...
26 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones Remembering Pittsburgh Part 2: What the Family of Tree of Life Victim Joyce Fienberg Wants You to Know About Her Legacy 25 Oct 2023
In this interview, Howard Fienberg and his wife Marnie discuss the mourning period after the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, whe...
25 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones Renana Gomeh’s Sons Were Taken Hostage by Hamas: What She Needs You to Do to Bring Them Home Now 20 Oct 2023
Renana Gomehs two sons, ages 12 and 16, were taken hostage by Hamas terrorists in a planned attack on their home. Renana has not heard from her sons since, a...
20 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones What Biden’s Wartime Visit to Israel Signals to Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah 19 Oct 2023
In a recent podcast interview, Jason Isaacson, AJC's Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, discusses US President Joe Biden's historic wartime visit to...
19 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones Mai Gutman Was Supposed to Be at the Music Festival: IDF Lone Soldier Recounts Harrowing Week 12 Oct 2023
Mai Gutman, a 28-year-old graduate student and IDF reservist, narrowly escaped the brutal attack at the Supernova music festival near Israel's border with Ga...
12 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones Responding to Hamas Terror: IsraAID CEO on How You Can Help Israelis Right Now 10 Oct 2023
IsraAID, Israel's leading international humanitarian organization, is responding to the immediate and long-term needs in Israel following Hamas' terrorist at...
10 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones Remembering Pittsburgh Part 1: Behind the Scenes at the Reimagined Tree of Life 6 Oct 2023
This article focuses on the fifth anniversary of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting at the Tree of Life. It discusses the plans to demolish the building and c...
6 Oct 2023
People of the Pod headphones What Jewish Students at Penn Want You to Know About Antisemitism and the Palestine Writes Event 28 Sep 2023
The University of Pennsylvania recently held the Palestine Writes event, aimed at showcasing Palestinian art, poetry, and literature. However, concerns were ...
28 Sep 2023
People of the Pod headphones What the UN Needs To Do To Stop Iranian and Russian Aggression 21 Sep 2023
Simone Rodan Benzaquen, Managing Director of AJC Europe, discusses AJC's diplomatic efforts at the United Nations General Assembly. Key areas of advocacy inc...
21 Sep 2023
People of the Pod headphones Deborah Lipstadt on the Abraham Accords’ Impact and the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism 14 Sep 2023
Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, discusses her role and the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. She h...
14 Sep 2023
People of the Pod headphones Sen. Joni Ernst Reflects on the Abraham Accords and the Future of Arab-Israeli Engagement 7 Sep 2023
Senator Joni Ernst, a founding member of the Senate Abraham Accords Caucus, reflects on the achievements of the landmark deal and its importance to the Unite...
7 Sep 2023
People of the Pod headphones 'Golda': Behind the Scenes with Israeli Director Guy Nattiv on the 1973 Yom Kippur War 25 Aug 2023
Israeli director Guy Nattiv discusses his new film 'Golda,' which focuses on Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Nattiv shares ...
25 Aug 2023
People of the Pod headphones The Rise of Germany’s Far-Right Party and What It Means for German Jews 17 Aug 2023
The far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained support from a fifth of German voters, with even higher support in some states. Felix ...
17 Aug 2023
People of the Pod headphones What the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism Means for Jewish College Students 10 Aug 2023
The U.S. National Strategy for Countering Antisemitism was released in May, but many college students may not be aware of its existence. Two student leaders,...
10 Aug 2023
People of the Pod headphones IsraAID CEO on Sharing Israel’s Expertise With the World's Most Vulnerable 4 Aug 2023
IsraAID is a leading Israeli humanitarian aid organization that focuses on sharing Israel's expertise and technology to help vulnerable populations around th...
4 Aug 2023
People of the Pod headphones From the Black-Jewish Caucus to Shabbat and Sunday Dinners: Connecting Through Food and Allyship 2 Aug 2023
Authors Candace Bazemore and Gabby Leon Spatt, members of AJC Atlanta's Black/Jewish Coalition and participants in AJC's Project Understanding, discuss their...
2 Aug 2023
People of the Pod headphones Israel’s Reasonableness Law: What it Means for Israel’s Democracy and Security 27 Jul 2023
The Reasonableness Standard Law recently enacted in Israel limits the Israeli Supreme Court's ability to review the reasonableness of government decisions. T...
27 Jul 2023
People of the Pod headphones Matti Friedman on How the 1973 Yom Kippur War Impacted Leonard Cohen and What It Means Today 21 Jul 2023
Matti Friedman's book "Who by Fire: Leonard Cohen in the Sinai" explores Leonard Cohen's concert tour on the front lines of the 1973 Yom Kippur War. The book...
21 Jul 2023
People of the Pod headphones Meet 3 Women Who are Driving Change in the Middle East 11 Jul 2023
Three women driving change in the Middle East were featured in a conversation at the AJC Global Forum 2023 in Tel Aviv. Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin, Chairperson of...
11 Jul 2023