Diaspora Jewry

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Israel at War – What I Knew, Know, and Don’t Know

For Heaven's Sake · 23 Oct

Donniel Hartman reflects on the complexities of Israel's military victories in Gaza and Lebanon, acknowledging both strategic successes and the enduring moral dilemmas these conflicts pose.

0 Culture Politics

The “U.S. and Us” Edition

Promised Podcast · 4 Jul

This episode features a discussion by former members of the band Liquid Plumr about American influence on Israeli culture and politics, particularly through Israeli civil rights and grassroots activism.

0 Communities Israel

Reimagining Philanthropy for the Start-Up Nation

Sapir · 1 Jun

The article discusses the evolving landscape of Jewish philanthropy and the importance of continued support for Israel's security and well-being, despite its economic growth.

0 Jewish Law Israel

What Matters Now to Rav Doron Perez: Life after his hostage son's death

What Matters Now · 23 May

Rav Doron Perez discusses the tragic death of his son Daniel during the October 7th attacks by Hamas and how this loss has deepened his connection to Israel and fortified his commitment to Religious Zionism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel at War – The Third Front

For Heaven's Sake · 1 May

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi analyze the protests against Israel on North American college campuses, focusing on the complex dynamics between antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and legitimate critique of Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Three Questions after October 7

Henry Abramson in Lehrhaus · 7 Feb

In the aftermath of October 7, when Israel faced a wave of terrorist attacks, the author raises three questions.

0 Israel Antisemitism

The Challenges of the Gaza War and Growing Antisemitism

Yosef Blau in Lehrhaus · 23 Jan

The Gaza war has led to a significant increase in antisemitic incidents worldwide.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Israel At War

The Lehrhaus Editors in Lehrhaus · 18 Jan

In response to the current crisis in Israel, a symposium of community leaders and thinkers has been assembled to address the effect of the war on Diaspora Jewry.

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'Despicable and reckless' that Netanyahu won't commit to obeying the rule of law

Haaretz Weekly · 1 Aug 2023

Yohanan Plesner, President of the Israel Democracy Institute, discusses the challenges facing Israeli democracy as the government pushes for legislation to weaken the judicial branch.

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Mainstream Media: Not Antisemitic but Blind to Jewish Concerns

Sapir · 1 Aug 2023

The mainstream American news media has a blind spot when it comes to Jewish concerns, although it is not necessarily antisemitic.

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The Israel We Know Has Fallen

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 24 Jul 2023

The author discusses the recent passage of a judicial reform bill in the Knesset that has caused divisions and threatens the democratic nature of Israel.

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The Gift of Israel

Rabbi Moshe Hauer in Jewish Action · 19 Jun 2023

The text discusses the significance of the State of Israel as a gift to the Jewish people.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The Fight of Return

For Heaven's Sake · 23 Nov 2022

In this episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain delve into the complexities surrounding Israel's Law of Return and its impact on Jewish identity and Zionism.

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Zionism’s Next Great Task

Sapir · 1 Feb 2022

The author discusses the achievements of Israel in fulfilling the vision of David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel, which includes the ingathering of most Diaspora Jews to Israel and the technological preeminence of the Jewish state.

0 History Israel

Israel’s forgotten fighters: Two Canadians who served in Israel's 1948 war

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 13 Jul 2021

This episode features Canadian veterans Bill Novick and Irving Matlow, who were part of the Machal, a group of foreign volunteers that supported Israel in its 1948 War of Independence.

0 Israel Communities

Zionism Explained to My Neighbor

Tel Aviv Review · 3 Jan 2020

Yossi Klein Halevy, an American-Israeli writer, engages in Israeli-Palestinian dialogue through his best-selling book Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor, avoiding the urge to reconcile conflicting narratives.

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Zionism Explained to My Neighbor

Tel Aviv Review · 3 Jan 2020

Yossi Klein Halevy, an American-Israeli writer, and scholar at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, is known for his book Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor, where he aims to foster Israeli-Palestinian dialogue without erasing conflicting narratives.

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In His Image

Tel Aviv Review · 27 Dec 2019

Dr. Tomer Persico, a religions scholar, delves into his upcoming book "The Image of God: The Idea that Changed the World and Judaism," exploring how the concept of humans being made in the image of God has influenced both Judaism and the world at large.

0 Education Communities

In His Image

Tel Aviv Review · 27 Dec 2019

Dr. Tomer Persico, a religions scholar, explores the concept of the Image of God in his upcoming book and its influence on Judaism and the world.

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‘To Celebrate Independence Day Is to Make a Statement of Faith’

Tel Aviv Review · 20 Dec 2019

Rabbi Prof. Irving (Yitz) Greenberg, a renowned Jewish thinker, explores the significance of Israel in his theological perspective and reflects on the evolving Jewish-American identity in the modern era.

0 Communities Leadership

‘To Celebrate Independence Day Is to Make a Statement of Faith’

Tel Aviv Review · 20 Dec 2019

Rabbi Prof. Irving (Yitz) Greenberg reflects on the significance of celebrating Independence Day in Israel as a statement of faith, discussing the role of Israel in his theological worldview and the evolving nature of the Jewish-American experience today.

0 Politics Communities

Bret Stephens on the State of America and the State of Israel

Tel Aviv Review · 13 Dec 2019

Bret Stephens, a well-known New York Times columnist, participated in a discussion at the Z3 conference about politics in the US and Israel.

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Bret Stephens on the State of America and the State of Israel

Tel Aviv Review · 13 Dec 2019

Bret Stephens, a prominent New York Times columnist, recently discussed the state of politics in the US and Israel at the Z3 conference, organized by the Z3 Project of the Oshman Family JCC.

0 Israel Politics

My Israel: A Neo-Zionist Awakening

Tel Aviv Review · 6 Dec 2019

Sara Haetzni-Cohen, the director of My Israel, discusses the impact of the hard right on challenging Likud centrists and center-left moderates.

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My Israel: A Neo-Zionist Awakening

Tel Aviv Review · 6 Dec 2019

Sara Haetzni-Cohen, director of My Israel and columnist in Makor Rishon, discusses the impact of the hard right on challenging Likud centrists and center-left moderates.

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