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0 History Torah

Did R. Akiva’s Students Die in the Bar Kokhba Revolt?

Chaim Katz in Lehrhaus · 14 May

Chaim Katz examines the historical narrative surrounding the death of Rabbi Akiva's students, traditionally attributed to a lack of respect among themselves during the period between Passover and Shavuot.

0 Politics History

The war on Zionism is becoming a war on Jewish history.

Debbie Lechtman in Future of Jewish · 26 Feb

The essay by Debbie Lechtman explores the growing trend of viewing all Jewish-related media and history through an anti-Zionist lens, clarifying this as a broader assault on Jewish history and identity.

0 Music Culture

Hashem Is Headlining

Dana Kessler in Tablet · 12 Feb

Israeli pop star Odeya embodies a contemporary cultural phenomenon where young Israelis blend secular and religious identities within their art.

0 Politics Antisemitism

How Israel Lost The Media War

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 14 Nov 2025

Gary Rosenblatt's analysis reflects on Israel's media battles since the devastating Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, highlighting how global coverage has shifted perception of Israel from victim to aggressor.

0 Music Politics

The Israeli Protest Song That Became the Anthem for Hostages

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 13 Oct 2025

The Israeli song "HaBayta" ("Home") emerged as a poignant anthem for freeing hostages, notably resonating when Israeli hostages were released and returned home after two years.

0 Culture History

The “Sixteenth Sheep” Edition

Promised Podcast · 4 Sep 2025

The episode reflects on the enduring popularity of a 47-year-old children's songbook from Israel, examining how it mirrors societal changes over the decades.

0 Culture Politics

The “Elul, Baby!” Edition

Promised Podcast · 28 Aug 2025

Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss Benny Gantz's contentious proposal for a "Government of Hostage Redemption" in Israel and the revival of the army unit known for cultivating Kibbutzim and Moshavim.

0 Culture Politics

The “Reuniting & De-uniting” Edition

Promised Podcast · 24 Jul 2025

This episode examines cross-border dynamics involving the Druze communities in Israel and Syria, highlighting moments of unity amid conflict, and delves into American Jewish discourse on Israel through Ezra Klein's essay.

0 Politics Israel

The Information War Against Israel

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 Jul 2025

The podcast delves into the amplification of false narratives against Israel in media, particularly accusing Israel of killing Gazans while facilitating humanitarian aid.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

'A little bit dystopian': As Iran attacks, 2 Canadians describe the atmosphere in Israeli bomb shelters

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 16 Jun 2025

Canadian tourists Maddy Eisenberg and Dave Heilbron find themselves in a harrowing situation as they spend their visit to Israel in bomb shelters due to ongoing strikes between Israel and Iran.

0 Politics Culture

'A little bit dystopian': As Iran attacks, 2 Canadians describe the atmosphere in Israeli bomb shelters

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 16 Jun 2025

The episode delves into the experiences of two Canadian tourists who are caught in the midst of ongoing conflicts in Israel, having arrived for a canceled LGBTQ Pride parade.

0 Politics Israel

Arrest Warrant - with Thomas Friedman and Ilana Dayan

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 21 Nov 2024

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, heightening political tensions and complicating diplomatic relations.

0 Politics Leadership

Bibi Smells a Witch Hunt

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Nov 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, embroiled in a complex battle with the country's legal system, claims to be the target of a political witch hunt.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and Iran Tensions: Calculating Risk Amid Conflict

Decision Points · 11 Nov 2024

Tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified, following significant Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and diminishing Iran’s proxy networks.

0 Israel Politics

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Nov 2024

Israel faces a challenging new front as Iran-funded low-tech drones, used by groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis, bypass sophisticated air defenses and cause significant damage in civilian and military areas.

0 History Politics

The History Man - with Sir Simon Schama

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 23 Oct 2024

Sir Simon Schama joins Unholy to provide historical context to current Middle-Eastern conflicts, reflecting on the significance of the Hebrew anniversary of October 7, 2023, and the broader Jewish historical narrative.