Best Keshet Podcasts (2024)

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S5 E15: “Family” with Eylon Keshet 31:27

1d ago31:27

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Eylon Keshet is the cousin of Yarden Bibas who, along with baby Kfir, his five-year-old brother Ariel, and their mother Shiri, were kidnapped and taken as hostages to Gaza by Hamas terrorists on 7th October. The Bibas family lived on the Nir Oz kibbutz, close to Gaza, where a quarter of the community were killed, kidnapped or injured in the 7th Oct…

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Addressing Communal Issues Honestly with Keshet Starr 1:10:13

2d ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Can we be honest for a minute? Of course we can, we’re having a DMC! So let’s get real about being honest about communal issues. In other words, we know our community isn’t immune to its share of societal challenges, but is it possible to be sincere in acknowledging the issues while sincerely trying to improve them? And while we’re being honest abo…

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Real Life Bitachon with Esther Kurtz 1:24:28

3h ago1:24:28

1:24:28

We all know that strengthening our bitachon will improve our lives, but how do we actually do it in real life? Enter Esther Kurtz. Esther went on her own search to boost her spiritual connection and found it in the daily study of Chovos Halevavos. Now she shares the gems she discovered through learning Shaar Habitachon on her podcast, Emunah for No…

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Conversations with Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Ayelet Levy Shachar 1:23:38

3d ago1:23:38

1:23:38

Israel’s war on three fronts intensifies, with a preemptive strike on Hezbollah in the north, escalated operations in the West Bank, and a rescue operation of an Israeli hostage from the tunnels in Gaza. As headlines focus once again on the chances of a hostage deal, we felt it essential to re-air the deeply moving stories of two mothers caught in …

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S5 E17: “The silence of our friends” with Shabbos Kestenbaum 25:42

3h ago25:42

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Shabbos Kestenbaum is a Religion and Public Policy graduate student from Harvard University. Since the 7th October Hamas atrocities, Shabbos has been embroiled in a long public battle with Harvard, which has resulted in him suing them for failing to combat antisemitism, describing the school as “a bastion of rampant anti-Jewish hatred and harassmen…

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Doug Finke on PowerShell, AI, and the future of Small Language Models 1:09:07

5h ago1:09:07

1:09:07

In this episode, Doug shares his preference for composition over inheritance in object-oriented programming and his strategic use of design patterns in Visual Basic consulting. He challenges commonly held beliefs about language performance and productivity, arguing that faster languages do not always yield faster results. The conversation also expl…

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LiveStream Life and Career Updates from a Couple of ex-MVPS 22:25

14h ago22:25

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In this episode, we delve into Frank’s new role at Red Hat, where he’s pioneering advancements with Rel AI, an innovative tool for training large language models. Andy shares his latest adventures in Microsoft Fabric training, reflecting on the rapid pace of tech evolution. Along with tech talk, they touch on personal milestones, such as parenting …

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(4) Dr. Elana Stein Hain: Jewish Law, Loopholes, and Legal Integrity 55:01

3d ago55:01

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Elana Stein Hain and I talk about why finding legal loopholes in Jewish law isn’t cheating the system but rather completely in line with what Jewish law is designed for. She is Rosh Beit Midrash and Senior Research fellow at the Shalom Hartman institute of North America and author of a book on halachic loopholes entitled Circumventing the Law: Rabb…

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More Q’s than A’s - Part 2 28:13

6h ago28:13

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This week, we’re stepping away from the immediate headlines to do something a little different. Instead of our usual deep dive into the news of the hour, we’re dedicating this episode to you—our listeners. Your questions have been piling up in our inbox, and it’s finally time to tackle them. From the personal to the political, and everything in bet…

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S5 E16: “Kvetch” with Steven Berkoff 22:33

1d ago22:33

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Steven Berkoff is an actor, author, playwright, theatre practitioner and director born in the Jewish East End of London. Over the course of his critically-acclaimed career, Steven has adapted Kafka, directed Shakespeare and produced his own original work. In this episode, Steven looks back at the Battle of Cable Street, in which his Uncle Sam fough…

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LiveStream Connectivity in the Smoky Mountains 26:45

6d ago26:45

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Today, we're shifting gears as Frank La Vigne returns from his adventures in the Smoky Mountains. From paternity leave to tackling poor internet connectivity, Frank sheds light on the precarious nature of our reliance on cloud services. Join us as we explore the challenges of staying connected in remote areas, ponder the implications for the future…

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More Q’s than A’s - Part 1 49:09

8d ago49:09

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As the high-stakes summit in Doha is framed as the final chance to secure a hostage release, tensions over a possible response from Iran and Hezbollah are mounting. This week, alongside our deep dive into those unfolding events, we’re putting our listeners in the spotlight, addressing the pressing questions you’ve sent in. From global conflicts to …

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Now We Wait - with Suzanne Maloney 1:08:27

23d ago1:08:27

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After a week in which Israelis held their breath, waiting for a potentially lethal response from both Hezbollah and Tehran to last week's assassinations, Yonit and Jonathan talk to Suzanne Maloney, one of America's foremost analysts of Iran: how do the country's leaders see their confrontation with Israel playing out now and in the future? Plus, as…

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S5 E14: “Let’s celebrate” with Benjamin Till 1:05:34

5d ago1:05:34

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Benjamin Till is a Jewish composer, director and filmmaker. He is currently the Composer in Residence for Mosaic Voices, a vocal ensemble at London’s New West End Synagogue. Benjamin’s music has been performed at top venues across the country, including the Royal Albert Hall. In this episode, he discusses his new project, ‘The Jews of Britain’, whi…

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(3) Tal Bassali: Uniting Far-Flung European Communities Through Education 37:17

25d ago37:17

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We're meeting Tal Bassali in this episode, a passionate, ambitious individual whose vision was to create something “so beautiful that it united people together but enabled them to remain individuals.” Enter the Zehud school, a Jewish online school teaching Hebrew and Judaic Studies to Jewish children. Living in Venice, Tal quickly realized that the…

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300 - with Matti Friedman 1:08:52

12d ago1:08:52

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Israel braces itself for what feels like an inevitable, lethal response from Iran and its proxies, following not one but two assassinations – one of them in Tehran itself. Meanwhile, Israelis are shaken by a moment some describe as the country’s January 6. Yonit and Jonathan discuss it all with author and journalist Matti Friedman, one of the sharp…

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S5 E13: “Against all odds” with Dora Reisser 41:43

12d ago41:43

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Dora Reisser is a Bulgarian Holocaust survivor whose life was profoundly impacted by the rise of the Nazi regime. Despite facing unimaginable challenges, she emerged as an accomplished ballet dancer, actress, fashion designer and writer. In this episode, Dora describes living under Nazi rule, making a new life for herself and her experiences acting…

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Testimony - Vignette 5 - LeClaire - Locke - Haddock - Harris - Genau 28:29

14d ago28:29

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Five Great Guests - Jennifer LeClaire, Pastor Greg Locke, Kenza Haddock, Raymond Harris and Kimberly Genau - ALL Share the One Question Asked and Answer Given for Testimony's Vignette Series - Giving You The Listener - 5 Plus Power-Packed Minutes from Each Guest, Their Topic and Passion - For Your Consideration!!…

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Finding Meaning in Mourning with Sarah Rivkah Kohn 59:55

1M ago59:55

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We’ve entered the Three Weeks, and the Jewish calendar instructs us to have mourning on our mind. Yet it can be challenging to embrace the meaning of mourning smack in the middle of summer barbeques and road trips. We knew that Sarah Rivkah Kohn, founder of Links Family, would help us find the meaning in mourning. Links Family is an organization th…

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The Long Good Biden - with Amos Harel and Special Co-Host David Remnick 1:10:15

1M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

This week- New Yorker editor David Remnick partners up with Yonit as guest co-host. They discuss President Biden's decision to drop out of the race, Democrats’ newfound affection for Vice President Harris, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech in front of Congress. Plus - a conversation with Haaretz military analyst Amos Harel, on what’s ne…

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S5 E12: “Moral questions” with Nigel Biggar 25:26

1M ago25:26

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Reverend Canon Nigel Biggar is a historian, theologian and ethicist currently serving as Regius Professor Emeritus of Moral Theology at the University of Oxford. Nigel has been described as “one of the leading living Western ethicists” by the New Statesman, and is named as one of Prospect Magazine’s Top Thinkers of 2024. He has published eight book…

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Kevin Latchford on the Security Risks of Large Language Models 38:34

1M ago38:34

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In this episode, we explore real-world cases that showcase the susceptibility of AI chatbots to manipulation, as illustrated by a shocking incident where an AI was manipulated to sell a Chevy truck for just $1. Kevin Latchford sheds light on the dual-use knowledge risks and the potential for unauthorized leaks and malicious backdoors within AI plug…

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(2) Keshet Starr, Esq.: Sustainable female leadership and picking our battles 42:03

22d ago42:03

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Let me introduce you to Keshet Starr. Keshet leads ORA, a non profit organisation addressing domestic abuse in the Jewish divorce process worldwide. She’s also a prolific writer, reader and Jewish educator as well as being a lawyer like me, and I had the privilege of working very closely with Keshet and getting to know her while I was managing get …

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The Mental Health Season: with Lianne Forman, founder of Jewish CCSA 45:03

1M ago45:03

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The Mental Health Season: with Lianne Forman, founder of Jewish CCSABy Poza

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Trumps All - with Alyssa Farah Griffin, Ayelet Levy Shachar and Special Co-Host Bianna Golodryga 1:22:28

1M ago1:22:28

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This week - CNN’s Bianna Golodryga joins Yonit as guest co-host. In the US - mere days after shots were fired towards him in a failed assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump took the stage at the Republican National Convention - and introduced a running mate. Former Trump administration official now turned critic of the 45th president,…

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(1) Dr. Mijal Bitton: Spiritual entrepreneurship & building an ideal form of Jewish life 38:53

26d ago38:53

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I think of Mijal Bitton as a spiritual entrepreneur - she's the Rosh Kehilla, spiritual leader, of the Downtown Minyan in New York City, where she's building vibrant traditional Jewish life. She's also a Torah teacher, a thought leader, and a sociologist with a current research focus on Sefardic Jews. Mijal has really pivoted her energies lately to…

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Welcome to Women's Gallery! 2:28

26d ago2:28

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“I’ve seen the difference it makes when women’s voices and talents are included at all levels,” says Joanne Greenaway, CEO at the London School of Jewish Studies, who as well as being a communal leader and educator is also an international lawyer who spent 10 years developing expertise in resolving Jewish divorce cases individually and systemically…

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S5 E11: “Here we go again” with Marco Shalma 33:51

1M ago33:51

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Marco Shalma is the creator and executive producer of the upcoming documentary ‘Here We Go Again’ which delves into the cyclical and cynical nature of antisemitism through the lens of a diverse group of activists. The film invites viewers to reflect on the past and present, urging a future where the lessons of resilience and solidarity pave the way…

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The Superpowers of the Jewish Woman with Lori Palatnik 1:21:32

28d ago1:21:32

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Jewish women have many superpowers – talents, abilities, and mindsets. We speak with Lori Palatnik, the founding director of Momentum, to learn more about these superpowers that we can each tap into. Lori has seen her fair share of incredible Jewish women under her leadership. And it takes one to know one. Lori models strength of conviction and pas…

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Special Update - Attempted Killings, Worlds Apart 21:10

2M ago21:10

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Two attempted killings, 14 hours - and a world - apart. In this emergency episode, Yonit and Jonathan discuss the implications of both the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania and the Israeli air strike on Gaza aimed at killing Mohammed Deif, one of the masterminds behind October 7. With uncertainty still swirling about …

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Joe vs. The Volcano - with Ezra Klein 1:21:28

2M ago1:21:28

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As Democrats weigh up what to do about Joe Biden, Yonit and Jonathan talk to New York Times columnist and podcaster Ezra Klein, who back in February became the most prominent US journalist to argue that Biden was too old to seek re-election. They discuss what Democrats should do now, as well as Klein’s recent reporting from Israel: how do liberal J…

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S5 E10: “Let’s eat!” with Alissa Timoshkina 41:03

2M ago41:03

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Alissa Timoshkina is a celebrated Jewish food writer, historian, chef, and author. Her recipes have been featured in numerous publications, including The Guardian, Red Magazine, Olive Magazine, The Independent and House & Garden. In this episode, Alissa dives into how the history of antisemitism has influenced Ashkenazi Jewish food today. Subscribe…

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Dial E For Elections - with Ruth Elkrief 59:39

1M ago59:39

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They’ve voted in Britain, are about to vote in France and come November they’ll be voting in America - even if they’re not exactly sure who’s going to be on the ballot. Yonit and Jonathan break down the unfolding situations in both the UK and US and talk to one of France’s best known TV journalists, Ruth Elkrief about the dilemma Sunday’s vote pose…

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S5 E9: “Hiding in plain sight” with Janet Singer Applefield 35:42

2M ago35:42

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Janet Singer Applefield is a Polish Holocaust survivor whose parents made the harrowing decision to leave her in the care of others when she was seven years old in order that she may live. Janet was a ‘Hidden Child’ until the war ended and was miraculously reunited with her father. She has chronicled her story in her memoir, ‘Becoming Janet: Findin…

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Dr Yossi Keshet on Decoding Speech, AI, Morality, and the Future 54:59

2M ago54:59

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In this episode, we explore linguistic and cultural influences on language with Dr. Yossi Keshet—a renowned expert in automated speech recognition. We cover the intricacies of jargon, code-switching, and the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence. Listen to discover how the convergence of linguistics and computer science is revolutionizing o…

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