'This Is Palestine' is a podcast that highlights people, issues, and events around Palestine. We bring you stories from the ground in Palestine, and we speak with experts and activists to bring you unique perspectives and analysis about Palestine from across the world. This podcast is a project of the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU).
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Israeli Settlements 360
Dahlia Scheindlin in partnership with the Israel Office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation
What everyone needs to know about the history, present and future of Israeli settlements, A podcast by Dahlia Scheindlin in partnership with the Israel Office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation
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Political and social events from the Middle East, with exclusive reports and interviews. Tuesday at 5:45pm Paris time.
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Jewish Ideas to Change the World delivers thought-provoking content by leading Jewish thinkers with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. It is produced by Valley Beit Midrash. Valley Beit Midrash (VBM) is dedicated to social justice as driven by Torah ethics. VBM's mission is to improve lives through Jewish learning, direct action, and leadership development. Listen to VBM's other podcasts: • Social Justice in the Parsha (weekly divrei Torah by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz) • Pearls of Jewish Wi ...
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Have you had it with "politics" and desire to live in a brilliantly better future? Are you curious about what can replace an age-old coercive organization trying to control you and your property, so that everyone can finally be respected? A dangerous myth perpetuates our political plight in America: The belief that we are free. In fact, scores of unjust laws daily violate our individual rights. Being regulated and taxed to fund governmentally monopolized services, under threats of being fine ...
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Author and human rights activist, Miko Peled, aims to shine a light on under-reported Palestinian experiences through conversations with the brave human rights defenders living in Palestine, Israel, and the diaspora. Free Palestine! Follow @MikoPeled | www.mikopeled.com
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A show produced with photos, videos and personal accounts from our Observers around the world – all checked by our staff here in Paris. Saturday at 10:45am Paris time (8:45am GMT).
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Podcasts from the UCLA Nazarian Center for Israel Studies.
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How Do We Remain Optimistic in These Troubling Times?
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Russ Linden The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: January 6. Our polarized society. Oct. 7. The war in Gaza. The impact of climate change. Chaos at our Southern Border … The problems are everywhere, and they seem overwhelming. We Jews are a people of hope. Indeed, Israel’s national anthem …
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The Torah of Rav Yehuda Leon Ashkenazi: A Conversation with Rav Gavriel Reiss
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz sits with Rav Gavriel Reiss to talk about Rav Yehuda Ashkenazi. Rav Gavriel Reiss was born and raised in Los Angeles but moved to Israel as a teenager. He served in elite IDF units before dedicating himself to Jewish education. In 2017, he embarked on a trailblazing initiative to break out of the security fence of Pnei K…
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Rav Gavriel Reiss was born and raised in Los Angeles but moved to Israel as a teenager. He served in elite IDF units before dedicating himself to Jewish education. In 2017, he embarked on a trailblazing initiative to break out of the security fence of Pnei Kedem in southern Judea to create a farm that would not only serve to help Jews learn to live…
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6 Knocks of Repentance- What Are the Critical Lessons Israeli Society Needs to Learn After October 7th?
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Avidan Freedman About the Event: Maimonides writes that one who looks at past tragedies as mere happenstance is acting “cruelly”. Rather, the events of the past must goad us to introspection. Using the writing of Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik as a model, we will explore how to suggest directions of introspection th…
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Putting Your Money Where Your Soul Is: Jewish Wisdom and Socially Responsible Investing
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Jacob Siegel Temple Solel co-hosted the event About the event: “Business as usual” is leading us to rising economic suffering, societal division, and climate crisis. A new approach promises socially responsible investing by looking at “environmental, social, and governance (ESG)” concerns. Amid the new buzzword…
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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Yonatan Neril About the Event: Rabbi Yonatan Neril will explore Jewish teachings that relate to ecology and why it’s so critical that Jewish communities mobilize to address the climate crisis. We are facing the greatest challenge we have ever faced and Jewish wisdom has a critical role in informing va…
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Aylul: Surviving the Nuseirat Massacre as a One-Day-Old Newborn
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In this episode of “This is Palestine”, we hear the heartwrenching story of baby Aylul, a baby born during Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Aylul’s story is one of tens of thousands of children born to Palestinian mothers who are being forced to experience pregnancy and childbirth as they try to survive Israel’s genocide. It is estimated that there are 5…
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What’s A Nice Jewish Girl Like You Doing In A Place Like This? Jews, Prison, and Spirituality
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Elaine Leeder The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the event: For the last twenty-eight years Elaine Leeder has been working in prisons, first at Elmira Correctional Facility, then San Quentin, and now in prisons all over California. Her teaching, then running self-help groups and now doing Victim/O…
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Episode 247 - Genocidal militaries, Israeli lobby, and transcending the statist paradigm
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https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-booted-from-frances-annual-eurosatory-arms-fair/# https://truthout.org/articles/us-arms-industry-profits-from-gaza-genocide-as-pentagon-budget-nears-1-trillion/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leahy_Law Rep. Thomas Massie doesn’t care what you think of him, which is pretty great. https://x.com/Tucke…
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In the Beginnings: The Dual Foundations of Judaism
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. David Harbater Co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion & BMH-BJ About the Event: Throughout history, billions of people worldwide have studied the biblical account of creation without realizing that there is not one account but rather two separate and competing accounts. Through a careful reading of the text,…
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Anti-Palestinian legislation in Congress Unpacked
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In this episode of “This Is Palestine,” host Diana Buttu speaks to Josh Ruebner, the director of IMEU’s new 501C-4 organization, the IMEU Policy Project, about recent developments in the US Congress and Palestinian human rights. The episode unpacks the alarming rise in anti-Palestinian legislation and actions in Congress aiming to suppress Palestin…
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Sovereignty, Violence, and Morality: Zionism and the Ethics of Judaism
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller Beth El Phoenix co-hosted the event About the Event: The current conflict that has seen a revival of the discussion regarding the Jewish right to establish a state in the Land of Israel has occasioned a renewed focus on the dynamics of sovereignty. Beyond a doubt, implementing Jewish sovere…
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Embracing Impermanence for Mindful Living
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A virtual event presentation by Melanie Gruenwald About the Event: Be fully present to what is present, and integrate past and future into this moment - Kabbalah Experience Awareness Practice Impermanence is a principle of harmony. When we don’t struggle against it we are in harmony with reality - Pema Chodron These constantly changing times can be…
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Testimonies from Palestinian Prisoners & Israeli Torture Camps
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Over the past eight months, Israel has kidnapped or unlawfully “arrested” hundreds of Palestinians. In Gaza, there are disturbing reports of Israeli soldiers kidnapping Palestinians from their homes being shackled, stripped, and forced to endure degrading and inhumane treatment.Currently, there are over 3,000 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel witho…
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Episode 246 - Ongoing genocide, brutality of settler colonialism and empire, challenging indoctrination
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Impunity in Gaza is a threat to the international order - Japan should defend the rules that it relies on for its own security https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/20/japan/gaza-israel-impunity-international-order/ https://archive.is/mqUMS#selection-1127.0-1131.68 Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality…
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Our Relationship to Time Reflected in the Counting of the Omer
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. David Sanders About the event: Have you been curious about your relationship with time? What makes today Wednesday, or 5 o’clock? While we acknowledge that time never stands still, what has made us feel time dragging on or moving quickly? The Counting of the Omer contains many insights about our relationship to a…
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Beyond Cleaning Our Room: Responsibilities and Opportunities in Honoring Our Parents As They Age
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Edward Bernstein The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About the Event: The fifth of the Ten Commandments is “Honor your father and mother.” It is one of the few commandments in the Torah that attaches a reward for its successful performance: “that your days may be long.” We might think that if we follow the com…
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A hybrid event by Rabbi Mike Feuer The event was co-hosted by Temple Chai About the event: American Jewry stands at a crossroads. Facing such great risks and real opportunities requires clarity of vision, confidence in identity, and readiness for action. All of these are elements of a heroic stance. Join Rav Mike Feuer in an exploration of what Jew…
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A Conversation with Rabbi Mike Feuer: What Does Victory Look Like in Today’s Israel-Gaza War?
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz sat down with Rabbi Mike Feuer to discuss what victory looks like in today’s Israel-Gaza War. Rav Mike Feuer is an educator, content creator, and spiritual counselor. He teaches and inspires people around the world through his Jewish Story History podcast and the Jewish Heroism Project. Whether working through teaching, …
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. Gil Gershon Tivon and Dr. Shirli Regev The event was co-sponsored by Beth El Phoenix About the Event: Compassion, kindness & dignity are the three key ingredients needed in most human communications and relationships. They underline emotional intelligence and imply the presence of our soul and heart in huma…
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In this episode of “This is Palestine,” we speak with Palestinian American Columbia student Maryam Alwan about the rise in student-led protests across college campuses speaking out against Israel’s genocide. She talks to us about the unified student demand calling on their universities to divest funds tied with Israel’s genocide and war crimes. We …
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Episode 245 - Genocide protests amidst the fascism of USA-supported Zionism and its brutal costs
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the totally lost plot of orthodox, statist Objectivists, misguided by Ayn Rand's context-dropping of property rights amidst the fascistic nature of government https://www.change.org/p/open-letter-regarding-ut-campus-protests Ayn Rand on the 1968 Columbia student protest: https://courses.aynrand.org/works/the-student-rebellion-at-columbia-university…
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This Antisemitic Moment on the College Campus: An Analysis of the Hostility and Hatred Directed at Jewish Students
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: In this seminar, we will consider how we’ve arrived at this moment of an outpouring of anti-Jewish venom on campus and what can be done to reintroduce civility and mutual respect between the alienated and offended groups. What is…
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Holocaust Remembrance Day: How andamp: Why Israel's Commemoration of the Holocaust Has Changed Over Time | Prof. Avinoam Patt
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In this episode, posted on Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Professor Dov Waxman and Professor Avinoam Patt from NYU discuss the relationship between Israel and the Holocaust, the ways that Israel's commemoration of the Holocaust has changed, as w
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How Were Women the Heroines of the Passover Story and What Rituals Have We Taken on to Honor Them?
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbanit Sharona Halickman The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About The Event: How were women the heroines of the Passover story and what rituals have we taken on to honor them? Do women traditionally recline at the Seder? What is a Miriam’s cup? Are women obliged to drink the four cups of wine? About the Speaker: …
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Dr. Naji has recently returned from a medical mission to Gaza.
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Nurse Lana - recently returned from a medical mission to Gaza. What she reveals is unreal!
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How History and Genetics Define Jewish Diversity and Identity
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Boris Draznin The event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion About the Event: Dr. Draznin will discuss How History and Genetics Define Jewish Diversity and Identity, the book he published (Cambridge Scholar Publishing) in 2023. The book and his presentation will reveal current answers to old questions as to …
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Seder 2024: How Do We Celebrate the Seder in a Time of Crisis? An Israeli Perspective
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A virtual event presentation by Noam Zion About the Event: In this class, we will address the question: How will you celebrate your seder in a time in which so much is lo b’seder (not in order), in a time of war, collateral damage to civilians, endangered hostages, and various kinds of worldwide antisemitism? The problems will not be resolved by Se…
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Ann Wright - Former US Army Col, retired US State Dept diplomat - deserter, activist
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One of the most courageous and clear voices in the world of American activists, a hero to many of us, Ann Wright!By mikopeledpodcast
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Episode 244 - Zionism resulting in apartheid and genocide, sacrificing safety and security for everyone
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LIVE: Vote for Gaza ceasefire passes in UN for first time since war began https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZuGkWj-2xw&t=5770s #424 – Bassem Youssef: Israel-Palestine, Gaza, Hamas, Middle East, Satire & Fame https://lexfridman.com/bassem-youssef The Dark History of the Kibbutz | How "Socialist" Zionists colonized Palestine https://www.youtube.com/wa…
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In this season of Israel In Depth, host and Director of the UCLA Yandamp;S Nazarian Center, Professor Dov Waxman, and the Center's Israel Institute Fellow, Dr. Tamar Hofnung, will discuss various facets of the unfolding Israel–Hamas War with a range
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A virtual event presentation by Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About The Event: American Jewish Women have made enormous strides over the past century, opening up new avenues for women to engage meaningfully with Judaism and Jewish life. In so doing, they have enriched not only their own lives but also …
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Munther Amira just released from Israeli Prison
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"A cemetery for the living," that is how Munther Amira describes the Israeli prison. In his 40 years of unarmed resistance Munther has been arrested, beaten and tortured more time than he can remember. This time, he says, is far, far worse than anything he has ever experienced. Trigger warning - some of the things he describes are extremely hard to…
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A Conversation with Rabbi Yehuda Albin: The Importance of Jewish Learning
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz interviews Rabbi Yehuda Albin on the importance of Jewish learning. As the founder of The Ember Foundation and TORAHUB, Yehuda has “built” a synagogue and school without walls. Since moving to Chicago in 1994, he has personally touched hundreds of people with his engaging educational style. Raised in Scarsdale, NY, in a …
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Haneen Zoabi is a Palestinian leader and politician from the city of Nazareth.
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Haneen Zoabi served for 10 years in the Israeli Knesset, representing the Palestinian party Balad. Listen to her speak about life of Palestinian citizens of Israel living under apartheid.By mikopeledpodcast
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Why Was David Chosen as the Father of the Messiah?
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Marc Gitler About the Event: From Jesus to Shabtai Zevi to the 7th Lubavitcher Rebbe, over the past 2000 years, numerous people, or at least their followers, have fashioned themselves the long sought-after Messiah. But how does one prove that he or she is the true Messiah? While the messianic figures of the pas…
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Healing Under Genocide: Gaza's Healthcare Crisis
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Over the past six months, Israel has internationally destroyed Gaza’s healthcare system as part of its genocidal campaign. By November 2023, Israel had repeatedly bombed more than 36 hospitals in Gaza. As of publishing, the Israeli military has besieged and attacked Al-Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza for over 11 days. Horrifying reports continue to…
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Is Judaism a Religion? New Perspectives on the Old Notion of ‘Dat’ in the Scroll of Esther
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Nadav Shifman Berman About the Event: In this class, which would take place just before Purim 5784, we shall focus on one important term in the Scroll of Esther, namely “Dat“, and ask: Is Judaism a “Religion”? What are the main modern currents, mainly in Protestantism, which arguably pushed toward defining Judais…
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Palestinian, Woman, Mother, Activist all in one. Many Tamimi has lived the horror of having her children torn away from her and the uncertainty of whether or not the enemy killed, injured or merely tortured them. This is her story!By mikopeledpodcast
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Yazan Risheq - Exec. Dir of Grassroots Alquds, on the situation in Jerusalem
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Rafat Abu-Eish, Beduin Palestinian activist, local leader.
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A Conversation with Tara Strong: Using Her Powerful Voice for Justice for Israeli Hostages
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz has a conversation with Tara Strong. A renowned actress known for her talented voice work in animation & now for her powerful voice for justice for Israeli hostages. Tara Strong began her acting career at the age of 13 in Toronto, Canada. She landed several TV, film, and musical theater roles as well as, her first lead i…
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Confronting Genocide: Insights from the ICJ Ruling on Israel
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In this episode, host Diana Buttu speaks with Palestinian human rights lawyer Ahmed Abofoul about South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), charging Israel with the crime of genocide in Gaza. Mr. Abofoul is a Legal Researcher and Advocacy Officer with Al-Haq, one of the oldest Palestinian human rights organizations. On Januar…
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Issa Amro - surrounded by hateful settlers and a violent trigger happy military force.
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One man in Hebron holding on to deal life!By mikopeledpodcast
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A conversation with an Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi about Zionism, Palestine, Judaism.By mikopeledpodcast
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Grassroots Alquds - hear from the Executive Dir. Yazan Risheq about the conditions and restriction on Palestinians
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Palestinians denied entry to the Old City of Jerusalem, harassment by settlers and soldiers and an increase in the efforts to complete the ethnic cleansing of the Capital of Palestine, Alquds/JerusalemBy mikopeledpodcast
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Getting to Mi Yode’a (Who Knows?): Moral Clarity in a Topsy-Turvy World
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Jonathan Spira-Savett About the Event: The Talmud proposes that on Purim we enter a state of mind in which we no longer know the difference between the goodness of Mordechai and the evil of Haman. At a key moment in the Megillah, when the fate of the Jews seems to lie in the balance, Mordechai proclaims to Esth…
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Sexual Violence Against Israeli Women On and After October 7th | Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari
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Please be advised that this episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence and rape that may be triggering for members of the audience or inappropriate for young listeners.In this episode, the UCLA Yandamp;S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies'
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