Israel & Zionism
An American political scientist and an Israeli media personality talk about the cleavages in Israeli society that have made the present debate over judicial reform so intense.
Israel’s court is abnormally powerful and has caused half the nation to lose faith in its government. Reform will help, as long as it doesn’t cause the other half to do the same.
What’s it like when thousands of troops, planes, ships, and batteries from different countries operate together?
What the finance minister’s invitation reveals.
The Tel Aviv Heat has fallen victim to BDS.
Change is necessary and inevitable. But it must not amplify division or open the nation up to unintended consequences.
Reaching millions of people in 50 languages.
Sure, it’s unrealistic to expect complete historical accuracy from the movies. But the inaccuracies all bespeak a more fundamental, and worrying, concern.
Moral and political sensitivity may play a role in the neutering of Jewish and Israeli subjects. But it’s likely that the biggest consideration is making money.
Traditional lines between the secular and religious populations are fading, particularly in the realms of music and art.
The veteran Israel observer and foreign-policy expert joins the podcast to talk about why many American Jews are speaking so apocalyptically about Israel’s new governing coalition.
Hollywood is full of Jews. So why is it so insistent on universalizing the story of the Jewish state?
As 2022 comes to a close, we’re looking back at some of our favorite stories from this year. Today, we focus on Israel, Jews across the world, and on contemporary politics.
Watch our recording of the modern Israeli classic. Then stick around for the discussion with Israeli novelist Ruby Namdar and American rabbi Daniel Bouskila.
