Zionism

A strong and prosperous Israel is not an end in itself.

Sept. 2 2021 12:01AM

In 1897, the great Zionist writer Aḥad Ha’am argued that Jewish culture, not politics, was the best avenue to bring about a new Jewish state. This week’s podcast revisits his important ideas.

Aug. 20 2021 12:01AM

Jews, power, and jokes.

Aug. 19 2021 12:01AM

Y.H. Brenner “sanctified his life through his death and his death through his life.”

S.Y. Agnon
July 20 2021 12:01AM

“Behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost.”

April 23 2021 12:01AM

The historian brothers join us to talk about their Jewish upbringing, and the different paths they took away from the Conservative Judaism of their parents.

March 4 2021 9:37AM

Uriel Birnbaum.

Judy Taubes Sterman
Feb. 5 2021 12:01AM

Originally, Jews didn’t kindle lights to celebrate the holiday.

Dec. 16 2020 12:01AM

Deeply rooted, but with cosmopolitan horizons.

Aug. 21 2020 12:01AM

Strong enough to break through post-Zionist cynicism.

July 6 2020 12:01AM