Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the complexities of viewing IDF soldiers as "our kids," questioning if this hinders moral and strategic thinking about the army.

Orna and Ella, a beloved Tel Aviv restaurant that has been a staple of the city's culinary and cultural scene since 1992, is set to close its doors in March after 26 years of operation.

In a discussion led by journalists Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Miriam Herschlag, they explore the Likud party's conflicting statements on settlements in Palestinian territories at the end of 2017.

In this episode, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Allison Kaplan Sommer discuss three main topics: the controversy over an Israeli musician covering his eyes with duct tape to avoid seeing women dancing and whether this should be condemned, the struggle of Israel's Left to convey their patriotism effectively to fellow citizens, and the diminishing importance of Hanukkah as a Zionist and political holiday in Israel.

In this edition, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Naomi Zeveloff discuss the Israeli Supreme Court rejecting mass exemptions for ultra-Orthodox kids from army service, the decline of malls in Israel as possibly signaling a shift in Israeli culture, and they review significant events and figures of the year 5777.

In a discussion with Noah, Don, and Miriam Herschlag, the Ops & Blogs Editor at Times of Israel, several topics are covered, including Ehud Barak's perspective on political ideologies, the dangers of conversion therapy offered by ultra-Orthodox therapists in Israel, and the popularity of the Eurovision song contest in the country.

Bamba, an iconic Israeli snack, is immensely popular in Israel, with close to 10 million bags consumed monthly.

In this podcast episode, Allison, Don, and Noah delve into three key topics: the growing calls for Prime Minister Netanyahu's resignation amidst corruption allegations, the surprising support for a Two-State Solution from former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, and a discussion on the exposure of debauchery in Israeli youth movements.

Millennials, particularly in the Modern Orthodox community, are increasingly drawn to making Aliyah to Israel, attracted by the country's entrepreneurial opportunities, spiritual connection, and economic advantages.

Dr. Leah Gilula, a theater studies scholar, talks about the boundaries of satire in pre-state Israel during the British Mandate period and its role in shaping Israeli culture.

Dr. Rachel Harris, an expert in Israeli literature and culture, discusses Israeli Western films with host Gilad Halpern, highlighting their ideological themes and symbolism.

Saul Bellow, the renowned writer, had a deep respect and admiration for Teddy Kollek, the former mayor of Jerusalem, whom he considered a captivating and influential political figure.

Yom Haatzmaut is a day to reflect on Israel's independence and its adherence to the values laid out by David Ben-Gurion.

In a discussion titled "The 'Ugly Israelis?' Edition," the hosts delve into the significance of the phrase "Never again" regarding the Holocaust, exploring the lessons Israelis should and shouldn't draw from it, along with the unique Israeli exceptionalism linked to Holocaust memory.

In a recent episode of TLV1's StreetWise Hebrew podcast, Guy Sharrett discusses how Hebrew words related to the Holocaust have evolved in Israeli society.

The "Four Sons for a New Generation" edition discusses modern interpretations of the four sons from the Midrash, aligning them with contemporary archetypes.

In the "Girls with Scissors" Edition, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss three main topics: the controversy surrounding IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot's statement on soldiers shooting girls holding scissors, Miri Regev's political journey from considering joining the Labor Party to being with the populist right, and a school program in Israel steering nine-year-olds towards careers in cyber intelligence units.

Maya Arad, a prominent Hebrew writer living outside Israel, creates novels that focus on the lives of the professional class rather than the typical big issues in Israeli literature like war or the Holocaust.

The author reflects on their challenging relationship with their Israeli mother, longing for a more conventional and gentle maternal figure.

The author recounts her transformative experience at a Reform Jewish summer camp in 1988, where she initially felt awkward and self-conscious but was profoundly influenced by the Israeli visitors who exuded confidence and sensuality, challenging her perspective on body image and self-acceptance.

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.

In "The Fission Indecision" Edition from The Times of Israel, Miriam Herschlag, Professor Alon Tal, and Noah discuss how leftist Israelis should respond to the framework agreement on Iran's nuclear program.

The text discusses the evolving international perception of Israel post-1967, attributing the shift to various factors such as the revolutionary left's support for Palestinian causes, the Arab oil embargo, the academic influence of Edward Said redefining Zionism negatively, and Likud government policies contributing to Israel's declining global image.

Avi Bitter, a former underground Mizrahi music star in Israel, gained fame through low-budget cult films and TV appearances after facing bankruptcy.

The author reflects on her journey towards embracing her Jewish hair, once a source of shame and struggle, which she came to celebrate during a transformative experience at a trance music festival in Israel.