British playwright Harold Pinter, known for his groundbreaking works like "The Birthday Party" and "The Caretaker," expressed strong support for Israel despite not being overtly political before.

In "Manufacturing Falsehoods," journalist Ben-Dror Yemini refutes false allegations against Israel made by NGOs, academics, and the media, aiming to correct the negative view often portrayed.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the impact of George H.W. Bush on the Middle East and US-Israel relations, the concerning findings of a CNN poll showing European opinions on Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state, and the upload of 28,000 historic photos from Israeli archives by hackers revealing a vanished world.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the impact of George H.W. Bush on the Middle East and US-Israel relations, the concerning findings of a CNN poll showing European opinions on Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state, and the upload of 28,000 historic photos from Israeli archives by hackers revealing a vanished world.

The opinion piece discusses the phrase "from the river to the sea" in the context of Palestinian aspirations for a free Palestine, shedding light on its historical significance and evolution.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's surprise visit to Oman in 2018 marked an important step in Israel's foreign relations strategy.

In a special edition of the Promised Podcast, they feature a conversation with writer Etgar Keret about his memoir "The Seven Good Years," led by Ilene Prusher.

In this special edition of the Promised Podcast, Etgar Keret discusses his memoir "The Seven Good Years," touching on life, literature, and maintaining low expectations.

Michael Brenner's book explores the complex history of the Zionist movement's quest for a "normal" Israel, highlighting the diverse views within early Zionism.

Gil Troy critiques Arthur Hertzberg's collection "The Zionist Idea" for its limited view of Zionism and lack of evolution of ideas, leading him to create his own updated version called "The Zionist Ideas."

Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the passing of Israel's Nation-State law, officially declaring Israel as a Jewish state, noting its symbolic significance more than practical impact.

In a podcast episode featuring Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron, several topics are discussed, including Israel passing the Nation-State law affirming it as a Jewish state, the controversy over environmental NGOs supporting government energy plans, and Israel's success in the entertainment industry shifting towards stage and screen productions.

Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron delve into three significant topics in Jewish history and current events, including the controversy surrounding a joint declaration by the Prime Ministers of Israel and Poland on WWII, the debate over religious individuals moving into a struggling Tel Aviv neighborhood to enhance Jewish identity, and the role of sports in a Jewish state.

The future of the Democratic Party and its stance on Israel is of concern to many Jewish voters.

Yohanan Plesner, the president of the Israel Democracy Institute, reflects on Israeli democracy's progress and challenges as the nation marks its 70th Independence Day.

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

Vice President Mike Pence's strong support for Israel, rooted in his Evangelical faith, was highlighted during his recent visit to the country.

Dr. Isabella Ginor and Gideon Remez from Hebrew University's Truman Institute discuss their book, "The Soviet-Israeli War, 1967-1973," exploring the USSR's intervention in the Egyptian-Israeli conflict.

After decades of failed peace negotiations with the Palestinians, the author argues that Israel should consider a unilateral disengagement from most of the West Bank as a more realistic alternative.

"The Wandering Jew Has Arrived" by Albert Londres is a reissued work shedding light on the French investigative journalist's 1929-1930 travels to Jewish communities in Europe and Palestine, highlighting the rise of anti-Semitism and his support for Zionism.

In "Undeclared Wars with Israel: East Germany and the West German Far Left 1967–1989," the author Jeffrey Herf explores how both East Germany and the West German far left demonized Israel following the Six-Day War, equating it with Nazism and supporting Arab countries and Palestinian terrorists against Israel.

In this discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah cover three main topics: the surprising suggestion that Israeli settlements are shrinking, not growing; the Supreme Court's approval of the practice of shunning husbands who refuse to grant their wives divorces; and the iconic nature of David Rubinger's photograph of paratroopers at the Wailing Wall.

In the debate over Zionism and nationalism, a case is made for liberal Zionism as a means to understand and appreciate the constructive aspects of nationalism, drawing parallels between American and Zionist identity.

The text discusses various topics related to Jewish thought and tradition.

Dr. Ido Shahar, a Middle East history lecturer at the University of Haifa, discusses in his book "Legal Pluralism in the Holy City" the unique case of Sharia courts in Jerusalem, exploring how they operate alongside other legal bodies and impact the diverse Muslim population of the city.