Independence Day

0 Culture Politics

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 3 Jul

The text explores the perspective of two immigrants, a Christian from Lebanon and a Jew from Israel, reflecting on their decision to come to America as an act of grace and privilege, driven by the belief in finding freedom and opportunity.

0 Antisemitism Philosophy

‘Independence Day’ revisited: A Jewish reflection on modern challenges

eJewishPhilanthropy · 1 Jul

In a reflection on the movie Independence Day, Mark Charendoff draws parallels to the challenges faced by modern Jewish communities, highlighting the need to respond to global antisemitism and other threats.

0 History Politics

Condoleezza Rice: Juneteenth Is Our Second Independence Day. Plus. . .

Oliver Wiseman in The Free Press · 19 Jun

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reflects on the significance of Juneteenth, marking the day the last slaves in the Confederacy were freed in Galveston Bay, Texas, in 1865.

0 Politics Culture

Strange Days Indeed

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 17 May

Analyzing Israel's fraught political environment, hosts Yonit Levi and Jonathan Freedland delve into the contentious events surrounding Independence Day and Memorial Day.

0 Politics History

Remembrance and Independence Under the Specter of War

Israel Policy Pod · 16 May

The podcast delves into the complexities of Israel's contemporary security challenges, focusing on the weight of commemorating Yom HaZikaron amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Israel's political tensions.

0 Israel Communities

‘I just can’t do it this year’: Amid war and infighting, Israelis hit pause on Independence Day festivities

Deborah Danan in JTA · 14 May

Israeli Independence Day celebrations this year were marked by a somber mood due to the aftermath of a devastating Hamas attack and the ongoing war in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

This Memorial Day Ceremony Made Space for Israeli and Palestinian Pain

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 13 May

A joint Memorial Day ceremony by Combatants for Peace and the Parents Circle - Families Forum brought together Israelis, Palestinians, and others impacted by the conflict to honor victims of the Israel-Hamas War, highlighting personal stories of loss and grief.

0 Culture Politics

The “Days Like These” Edition

Promised Podcast · 9 May

In the midst of Israel's current challenges, the hosts reflect on the profound impact of Yom Ha-Zikaron and Yom Ha-Atzmaut this year, considering how to honor grief and celebrate independence simultaneously.

0 Israel Politics

Mourn, Protest, Barbecue

Jessica Steinberg in Hadassah · 1 May

In response to the turbulent events in Israel, including protests against the government's policies and the aftermath of terrorist attacks, Israelis have been mourning, protesting, and seeking hope during commemorations like Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Neither a Borrower Nor a Lender Be

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Jul 2023

The discussion on Independence Day focuses on the Supreme Court's rejection of the Biden Administration's overreach in a student loan case and its support for free speech in a case involving a website designer and gay marriage.

0 Israel Politics

The “Declarations” Edition

Promised Podcast · 4 May 2023

Journalists Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron delve into discussing two significant topics: the support for Netanyahu's judicial reforms with a large gathering in Jerusalem, and the debate around making Israel's Declaration of Independence a fundamental law for a potential constitution.

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The “Declarations” Edition

Promised Podcast · 4 May 2023

In this podcast episode, Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss two main topics.

0 Israel Holidays

Moment of Silence

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 21 Apr 2023

Israel is currently immersed in a period of remembrance following Passover, with Holocaust Remembrance Day just passed and Memorial Day and Independence Day approaching, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the state's establishment.

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The “Past & Present” Edition

Promised Podcast · 20 Apr 2023

In this edition, Sally Abed, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss three important topics: the politics of memory and whether it is possible to keep politics out of cemeteries, a controversial video made by seven Ashkenazi teens that perpetuates stereotypes about Sephardim, and the implications of AI being able to revive dead singers and its impact on culture.

0 History Culture

Four Jewish facts for the 4th of July

Anne Cohen in Forward · 2 Jul 2020

Anne Cohen's article presents four historical intersections between Jewish history and the American Independence Day.

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The “Pandemic & Patriarchy” Edition

Promised Podcast · 30 Apr 2020

In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the decline of Israel's Labor Party, the role of government in supporting the arts, and the impact of the pandemic on patriarchy.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

The “Pandemic & Patriarchy” Edition

Promised Podcast · 30 Apr 2020

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and critic Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the decline of Israel's Labor Party, the debate on government support for the arts, and the impact of the pandemic on patriarchy and feminist civil disobedience.

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 Israel Politics

The “Songs of Innocence and Experience” Edition

Promised Podcast · 9 May 2019

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the high turnover rate among new Knesset representatives in Israel, new regulations limiting payments to pop stars for Independence Day events, and the changing dynamics of the Annual Bible Contest, where religious Israelis now dominate.

0 Israel Politics

The “Songs of Innocence and Experience” Edition

Promised Podcast · 9 May 2019

In a discussion led by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman, three significant topics are explored along with a heartwarming anecdote from Israel.

0 Holidays Culture

Our Fourth of July Seder

Marla Brown Fogelman in Tablet · 2 Jul 2018

This article discusses the concept of a July 4th seder, an adaptation of the traditional Passover seder to celebrate American Independence Day.

0 Israel Politics

Pride and Prejudice: The State of Israeli Democracy at 70

Tel Aviv Review · 9 Apr 2018

Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI), discusses the state of Israeli democracy as it approaches its 70th Independence Day.

0 Israel History

The “69 Years” Edition, Being a Celebration of Independence

Promised Podcast · 27 Apr 2017

In this episode of The Promised Podcast, Allison, Noah, and Don explore the themes of sorrow, loss, and politics in Israeli discourse regarding bereaved families, reflect on Israel's 69 years of independence through a historical lens imagining perspectives of immigrants from 1948, and consider who would best represent the nation by lighting the torches on Independence Day.

0 Israel Culture

The Shabby Shenanigan of Shimon Shilling

Promised Podcast · 22 Apr 2015

The text discusses three main topics: critiquing Shimon Peres for ties to a bank, exploring cultural conflicts in Israel, and pondering the celebration of Independence Day amidst national ambivalence.

0 Israel Politics

The "Thou Shalt Not be a Dick!" Edition

Promised Podcast · 12 Mar 2015

In this edition, Don, Noah, and Allison discuss the upcoming Israeli elections and their expectations.

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