Podcasts

Rabbi Soloveichik explores Amos's prophetic cry against Israel's immorality, linked to a garment, through the penitential poem Eleh Ezkerah.

Harris's VP pick of Walz over Shapiro sparks debate on Israel views and religious bias within the Democratic party.

Argentina seeks justice for the 1994 AMIA bombing, with plans to prosecute Iranian leaders, marking 30 years since the tragic attack.

Explore how Tisha b’Av liturgy might evolve post-October 7, weaving new tragedies into Jewish memory with insights from Rabbi J.J. Schacter and Jonathan Silver.

Explore Jewish military ethics with Shlomo Brody as Israel's advance into Rafah raises concerns over civilian casualties and ethical warfare.

Explore the poignant history of Israel's anthem, "Hatikvah," its biblical roots, and the paradox of longing for a state that now exists.

Explore Egypt's role as a mediator in the Israel-Hamas conflict and its impact on Egypt-Israel relations with insights from analyst Haisam Hassanein.

Explore how Israel's moral code, rooted in God's covenant, contrasts with Amalekite violence, shaping civilization's history and ethical foundations.

Elliott Abrams explores why some American Jews view Israel as a moral burden, advocating for a Jewish identity without statehood.

Explore halakhah's role in Jewish life as Rabbi Mark Gottlieb and scholar Chaim Saiman discuss its foundations and significance.

Explore Jewish military ethics with Jonathan Silver and Shlomo Brody, focusing on the ethical reasons for war and force calibration in conflict.

Explore S.Y. Agnon's profound Hebrew literature, rich with Jewish text allusions, taught by Rabbi Saks, featuring music by Paul Ben-Haim.

Reform clergy now accept interfaith partners, sparking debate on religious leadership and community expectations within the movement.

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Keir Starmer's leadership shifts UK Labor's stance on anti-Semitism, exploring policy changes with insights from journalist Melanie Phillips.