In a discussion about the relationship between North American Jews and Israel, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain delve into the challenge of balancing one's allegiance to Israel with liberal values in response to provocative and anti-democratic statements made by members of the new Israeli government.

In light of Israel's new government led by Netanyahu in collaboration with ultra-orthodox and ultra-nationalist partners, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain explore how Liberal Zionists can effectively respond to safeguard the country's democratic values.

The Law of Return allows any Jew to claim immediate Israeli citizenship, but the definition of who qualifies as a Jew has been historically debated in Israel.

In the aftermath of Israel's recent election, three Jewish thinkers reflect on the challenges facing liberal Jews in Israel.

Israeli voters have been known to remain loyal to their political parties despite the campaigning efforts.

In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain examine the observance of Rosh Hashanah in Israel and its implications for Jewish identity and the relationship between Jewishness and Israeliness.

With Israeli elections approaching, there is growing support for the Religious Zionist party, which consists of religious ultra-nationalists and followers of the late Rabbi Meir Kahane.

In this discussion, the issue of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) aggression against American Jews celebrating a Bar Mitzvah at the egalitarian section of the Western Wall is explored.

This article discusses the recent dissolution of the Israeli government by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and the role of truth in Israeli politics.

In this discussion, there is a focus on the diversity of Israel's coalition government and the contrasting opinions that surround it.

Yom Yerushalayim, the holiday celebrating the reunification of Jerusalem, has become a polarizing event in Israel.

In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain explore the importance of memory in the Jewish experience.

In this discussion, the participants explore the impact of the recent wave of violence in Israel on the relationship between Jewish and Arab citizens.

In this discussion, the participants address the impact of the crisis in Ukraine on Israel's role in the world.

The conflict and tragedy in Ukraine have resonated deeply with Jews due to various reasons.

In this episode, the discussion revolves around the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem, which has become a significant point of contention in the conflict over Jewish control of Jerusalem.

In this episode of For Heavens Sake, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss how to respond to Amnesty International's report categorizing Israel as an Apartheid state.

In this discussion, the participants explore the use of the words "apartheid" and "antisemitism" in relation to Israel.

In this Q&A session, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain address various listener questions.

Israeli leaders are warning of a potential preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities as Iran gets closer to obtaining nuclear weapons.

In this podcast episode, scholars from the Hartman Institute debate the strategy of "shrinking" the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, proposed by Micah Goodman.

In this episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the recent approval by Congress to restock Israel's Iron Dome missile system with American aid.

Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain reflect on the connections between Yom Kippur, the 9/11 anniversary, and the impact of the tragedy on American and Israeli societies.

In this article, the authors discuss how Jewish discourse around Israel has become toxic, with disagreements becoming more divisive and hostile.

Naftali Bennett becoming the first Orthodox prime minister of Israel is a significant moment in Israeli history.