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What Eric Adams’ Jewish supporters and critics are saying after his indictment

Luke Tress in JTA · 26 Sep

Following New York Mayor Eric Adams' indictment on charges including bribery and fraud, reactions from the Jewish community reveal a divide.

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Qatar’s World Cup FIFA Bribe Documents Exposed

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 29 Aug 2023

Documents submitted to a federal court lawsuit reveal that Qatar made substantial bribes to FIFA committee members in order to secure the hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup.

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The Biden Game on Iran and Stimulus

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 26 Feb 2021

In a podcast discussion, the hosts debate the Biden administration's striking of Iranian targets while working to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal, originally established during the Obama era.

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The “A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery Inside an Enigma Tucked in a Virus” Edition

Promised Podcast · 7 May 2020

In a recent discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron tackled significant topics including the Israeli Supreme Court's decision to allow Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government despite facing bribery charges, the shift in Israel's approach toward COVID-19 precautions, and Israelis supporting a British woman suing Israeli men who assaulted her in Cyprus.

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The “A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery Inside an Enigma Tucked in a Virus” Edition

Promised Podcast · 7 May 2020

In a recent discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron explore three key topics: the Israeli Supreme Court's ruling allowing Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government despite facing bribery charges, concerns over Israel's shift from cautiousness to laxity in handling the coronavirus, and Israelis supporting a British woman suing assailants in Cyprus.

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The “Take a Deep Breath” Edition

Promised Podcast · 5 Mar 2020

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the recent Israeli elections, reflecting on the voters' sentiments and the future leadership under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amidst legal challenges.

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The “Take a Deep Breath” Edition

Promised Podcast · 5 Mar 2020

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the recent Israeli elections, pondering what they reveal about voters' motivations and the future of the country under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amidst legal challenges.

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The “Bibi’s Busy Week” Edition

Promised Podcast · 30 Jan 2020

In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss significant topics such as President Trump's controversial peace plan, Prime Minister Netanyahu withdrawing his request for immunity and facing formal charges of bribery and fraud, and the implications of Netanyahu's relationship with Vladimir Putin.

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The “Teacher, Is the Prime Minister a Crook?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 5 Dec 2019

In a recent discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron cover a range of topics, including the idea of a one-on-one runoff between PM Netanyahu and Lt. General Gantz as a solution to Israel's electoral crisis, how educators should address honoring a Prime Minister facing indictments, and a controversy over inflated numbers of ultra-Orthodox men serving in the IDF.

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The “Teacher, Is the Prime Minister a Crook?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 5 Dec 2019

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss various topics including the idea of a potential personal run-off between PM Netanyahu and Lt. General Gantz as a solution to Israel's electoral crisis, a kindergarten teacher's act of taking down a photo of Netanyahu due to his legal issues, and the handling of such situations in schools.

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Netanyahu, Indicted

Israel Policy Pod · 21 Nov 2019

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been indicted in three corruption cases with charges of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery.

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The “Things Change (or They Don’t)” Edition

Promised Podcast · 7 Mar 2019

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss PM Netanyahu's increased popularity despite facing indictment, the growing trend of Israeli parents enrolling their children in Arabic-Hebrew bilingual schools as a step towards peace, and the recent allegation against Benny Gantz.

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Jewish Businessman Pleads Guilty To Bribing Public Officials

Forward · 24 Mar 2017

Jewish businessman Jona Rechnitz pleaded guilty to bribing public officials, admitting to providing financial benefits and political contributions in exchange for favors, though he did not mention specific names.

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Caucus

James Kirchick in Tablet · 23 Dec 2011

Two Israeli businessmen, Rony Fuchs and Zeev Frenkiel, got involved in a $100 million financial dispute in Georgia dating back 15 years, involving an energy transportation project.

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