Following the devastating October 7 Hamas attack that impacted Ben-Gurion University (BGU) in Israel's Negev region, CEO Doug Seserman discusses the university's emergency response and volunteer efforts, showcasing the region's resilience and the university's innovations in sustainability, water conservation, and energy solutions.

The Israel Defense Forces have confirmed that Sahar Baruch, a hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, died during a failed rescue attempt in early December.

Beersheba, Israel's sixth-largest city, is located in the Negev desert and is known as the capital of the region.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the renowned sex therapist and author, has been keeping busy during the pandemic with Zoom lectures, meetings, and even running lines with an actress preparing to portray her in a play.

Prof. Hanna Yablonka, a historian at Ben-Gurion University, explores the lives of a distinct cohort of Israelis who were born alongside the establishment of the state in her book "Biography of a Generation."

Prof. Hanna Yablonka's book "Children By The Book: Biography of a Generation" delves into the lives of Israelis born in 1948, creating a collective portrait of a unique generation entwined with the birth of the state.

Prof. Meir Zamir from Ben-Gurion University discusses British intelligence operations in the Middle East from 1940-1948 in his book "The Secret Anglo-French War in the Middle East."

Dr. Yifat Gutman, a senior lecturer at Ben-Gurion University, explores memory activism in her book about reshaping the past for a better future in Israel and Palestine.

Professor Uri Ram from Ben-Gurion University explores the overlooked sociology work of renowned Jewish theologian Martin Buber during his role as the first chair in sociology in Israel in 1947.

Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the failure of Palestinian leaders to condemn the murder of a Jewish girl, whether criticizing Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel for not embracing Palestinians is valid, and the stripping of a prize from human rights NGO Breaking the Silence by Ben-Gurion University's president.

Dr. Ariel Sheetrit, an expert on Arabic literature and language, leads a research group at the Van Leer Institute focused on examining Arabic narratives of migration and travel.

Adi Sherzer, a doctoral fellow at Ben-Gurion University, discusses the construction of the Israeli national narrative in the early years of statehood, blending modern Israeli identity with Jewish tradition.

Dr. Inbal Ben-Asher Gitler, a historian of architecture, discusses the post-colonial perspective in analyzing the history of architecture in Israel during the 20th century with host Gilad Halpern.

Professor Meir Zamir discusses his book, "The Secret Anglo-French War in the Middle East: Intelligence and Decolonization, 1940-1948," focusing on British intelligence activities in the region post-World War II.

Professor Alon Confino discusses the Nazi vision of eliminating Jews from every aspect of existence in his book "A World Without Jews: The Nazi Imagination from Persecution to Genocide."

Professor Yosef Salmon from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev delves into the intricate relationship between Zionism and Judaism in his book "Do Not Provoke Providence: Orthodoxy In The Grip Of Nationalism."

Dr. Avi Bareli from Ben-Gurion University explores the power dynamics within Israel's ruling party, Mapai, during the early years of the state.

Prof. Lev Grinberg from Ben-Gurion University discusses his book "Mo(ve)ments of Resistance," offering a new analysis of power dynamics between the government and the people in Israel/Palestine from 1931 to 2013.

Dr. Sarab Abu Rabia-Queder, a researcher at Ben-Gurion University, discusses the impact of education on Bedouin women in Israel, highlighting their navigation between tradition and modernity.

Jonatan Meir's publication of a three-volume set delves into Joseph Perl, an 18th-century maskil from Galicia who actively promoted the Haskalah ideology while vehemently opposing Hasidism, viewing it as a corrupt and defiling movement.