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Prof. Nir Arielli explores 10,000 years of history at the Dead Sea, highlighting its environmental challenges and historical significance. He discusses the u...

Dr. Eran Shamir-Borer discusses Israel's precarious legal situation in the international arena, focusing on its actions in Gaza and the broader context of Is...

Yehuda Shenhav Shaharabani reflects on his profound connection with Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury, highlighting the author's influential role in bridging cu...

Dr. Brandon Friedman analyzes the complex geopolitical implications of the Abraham Accords in light of recent tensions between Israel and Palestine following...

Galit Cohen discusses the strategic implications of the climate crisis on national security, emphasizing the challenges in supply chain disruptions and the n...

Daniel Lörcher, founder of 'What Matters', discusses the challenge of antisemitism in soccer and the broader role the sport can play in promoting tolerance a...

Ricarda Louk reflects on the life and tragic death of her daughter Shani, a German-Israeli tattoo artist and victim of the Nova festival massacre, while high...

Dr. Tammy Hoffman discusses how public education in Israel can counteract the erosion of democratic norms and the adverse effects of social media. She highli...

Dr. Nimrod Lin explores the complex demographic strategies and challenges faced by Zionists in British Mandate Palestine, highlighting how these shaped Israe...

Professor Roni Stauber discusses the complex post-Holocaust relationship between Israel and West Germany, highlighting the intricate balance of diplomacy and...

Dr. Matthias Becker discusses the Decoding Antisemitism project, which utilizes novel technological and scholarly tools to analyze and monitor antisemitism o...

Eran Halperin explores the psychological depths of hate, arguing it is a stable and intense emotion, targeting entire groups rather than specific actions, un...

Dr. Yoav Fromer explores the evolution of Israeli conservatism and its American influences, centering on themes of political populism and judicial reforms. H...

Joshua Leifer discusses the complexities of American Jewish identity in his book, highlighting shifts post-October 7th and the irresistible impact of Israel ...

Eviatar Zerubavel discusses his book exploring the dichotomy between personalness and impersonality in social life, offering insights into how modern society...

Prof. Orit Rozin discusses her book "Emotions of Conflict: Israel 1949-1967," examining how the Israeli establishment managed public emotions during times of...

Professor Liora Halperin, an expert at the University of Washington, delves into her book "The Oldest Guard: Forging the Zionist Settler Past," shedding ligh...

Yael Zerubavel, a Professor Emerita at Rutgers University, has released a new book called "Desert, Island, Wall: Symbolic Landscapes and the Politics of Spac...

Dr. Jonathan Grossman discusses the changing perspective in Israel towards Israeli emigrants, moving from seeing them as traitors to recognizing them as impo...

Anne Rethmann delves into post-1945 human rights discussions, focusing on the views of Austrian-Jewish lawyer Franz Bienenfeld on justice and comparing them ...

Professor Rotem Giladi provides a deep dive into Israel's early legal diplomacy, exploring how Zionist ideology influenced and often conflicted with internat...

Dr. Timo Aava explores the non-territorial autonomy granted to minorities in interwar Estonia, highlighting the unique case of Jewish self-government. Throug...

Dr. Eran Shlomi explores the nuanced dynamics of Zionist diplomacy at the League of Nations, highlighting its role in the Zionist movement's path to statehoo...

Dr. Iris Nachum discusses the legal legacy of Jacob Robinson, particularly his work on compensation mechanisms for displaced persons, including ethnic German...

Prof. Jeffrey Herf discusses how antisemitism manifests through right-wing, left-wing, and Islamist ideologies, exploring their common ground and unique char...

Dr. Roni Mikel-Arieli's research explores the complex dynamics of Holocaust memory in apartheid South Africa, where Jews navigated a nuanced racial status. T...

Katharina von Schnurbein, EU Coordinator on Combating Antisemitism, discusses the increased antisemitic incidents in Europe following the events of October 7...

Dr. Andrew Port explores the complexities of Germany's post-Holocaust identity concerning genocide, drawing on German reactions to genocides in Cambodia, Rwa...

The episode discusses the complexities surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the political landscape in Israel and the influence of exter...

Dr. Lihi Ben Shitrit and Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin explore the complex interplay between Israel's current political crises, focusing on the aftermath of October ...

Dr. Ahmad Agbaria discusses the historical and current status of Palestinian citizens of Israel, highlighting the erosion of their democratic rights amid ong...

The episode explores the revolutionary ideas and legacy of Frantz Fanon, emphasizing his unique approach to psychiatry and anti-colonial struggle while maint...

The podcast discusses the ramifications of the October 7th attack on Israel, questioning the validity of the Jewish nation-state model and considering potent...

Dr. Dafna Hirsch explores the interconnected histories of Jewish and Palestinian societies, arguing that one cannot be fully understood without the other. He...

Dr. David Barak-Gorodetsky discusses the complex and often contradictory figure of Judah Magnes, a Reform rabbi and Zionist who championed a vision of binati...

Dr. Avi-Ram Tzoreff explores the life and ideas of Rabbi Binyamin, an unconventional Zionist thinker who advocated for a binational solution in Palestine. By...

Yaroslav Trofimov discusses his book on Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia, drawing parallels with Israel's conflict with Hamas. Both conflicts illustrate how...

Dr. Geoffrey Levin explores early American Jewish perspectives on Palestine and their distinct pro-Palestinian and anti-Zionist stances from 1948 to 1978, ch...

Yael Sternhell explores the creation, management, and implications of the U.S. Civil War records archive, discussing how these archives influenced historical...

Yosef Halper, owner of Halper's Books in Tel Aviv, shares stories from his 30 years as a bookseller, exploring the unique characters and challenges of runnin...

In the discussion, Professor Dan Rabinowitz highlights the Middle East's unique position as both a significant contributor and victim of climate change. He e...

Professor Jonathan Huppert discusses the psychological impact and mental health challenges facing Israel in the aftermath of the October 7th attack. He highl...

Benjamin Balint explores the complex legacy of Bruno Schulz, a multifaceted figure whose life and work are caught in overlapping Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewis...

Hilary Falb-Kalisman explores the profound impact of teachers in shaping national identities in the modern Middle East through education systems under Britis...

Dr. Limor Yehuda, a lecturer in law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, introduces her book "Collective Equality: Human Rights and Democracy in Ethno-Nati...

Amir Tibon, a diplomatic correspondent for Haaretz and a survivor of the October 7th massacre near Gaza, shares his story of the harrowing event and discusse...

Dr. Dotan Halevy, an environmental and social historian, delves into the history of Gaza from the mid-19th century to the present day, exploring its signific...

Dr. Michael Milstein from Tel Aviv University’s Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies and former Head of the Palestinian Department for I...

Dr. Oded Adomi Leshem, a political psychologist from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, delves into the theme of hope in his recent book "Hope Amid Conflict...

Mikhael Manekin, an Israeli activist, addresses the tension between his left-wing political beliefs and his religious Zionist identity in his new book, A Daw...