Best AMICHAI COHEN Podcasts (2024)

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Let's Talk America: Trump Mania | Episode 1 38:12

1h ago38:12

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Welcome the JC’s newest podcast Let’s Talk America. Our editor Jake Wallis Simons will be joined by Josh Kraushaar, Editor in Chief of the US’s Jewish Insider, to talk about the race for The White House through a Jewish lens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How Do We Contend With Darkness? The Power of Compassion 1:09:26

2h ago1:09:26

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This powerful class discusses how to contend with our inner and outer darkness. The darkness we see in the world mirrors our inner darkness, yet we have the key to transmuting it into light, and it's called Rachamim- compassion. We know that the week's energy is encoded in the week's Torah portion. In the Torah portion of the week (July 19th), Bala…

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The Secret of Purity 1:19:36

1d ago1:19:36

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One of the main pillars of life is the recognition that we can always start again. The great Chassidic masters said that even if someone commits the worst sins, they can and need to start again. What prevents us from starting again is the lack of belief in ourselves and in the Creator's infinite love and compassion. While we are so harsh, shameful,…

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Episode 37: Former BBC boss Danny Cohen on how the corporation has failed Jews since October 7 35:05

1d ago35:05

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This week Jake is joined by Danny Cohen, the BBC's former director of Television, who discusses the way the corporation has responded to criticism since October 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 36: My vision for Britain's Jews An interview with Phil Rosenberg, the new Board of Deputies president 33:57

8d ago33:57

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Jake Wallis Simons interviews the new President of the board of deputies, Phil Rosenberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Understanding the Mistake of The Spies: Knowing G-d In The Now 1:12:21

12d ago1:12:21

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The story of the spies, found in this week's Torah portion Shelach (Numbers 13-14), involves twelve leaders, one from each tribe of Israel, who were sent by Moses to scout the Promised Land of Canaan. Upon returning from their mission, ten of the spies reported that, while the land was indeed bountiful ("a land flowing with milk and honey"), its in…

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Episode 35: Isaac Zarfati on campus antisemitism 37:32

23d ago37:32

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This week Jake is joined by the UK head of StandWithUS Isaac Zarfati to talk about the situation on campuses since October 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Eternal Spirit of The Jewish People 59:56

23d ago59:56

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What is the secret of the Jewish spirit? Despite persecution throughout world history, the Jews survived the mightiest empires. The secret of the Menorah, which Kabbalah and Chassidut elaborate upon, captures the unity and essence of Divine connection or self-sacrifice, which is our essence. The Menorah is a symbol of the Jewish people. Beyond its …

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Persistence Through Adversity With Adam Kellerman 1:13:06

24d ago1:13:06

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At the young age of 13, Adam contended with cancer in his right hip which was eventually amputated. In his journey as a paraplegic Olympian tennis player ranked 8th in the world, Adam had to quit his Olympic aspirations after sustaining another injury. This led him through a long trek in Africa, to South America, Australia, Israel, and ultimately t…

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Episode 34: David Hirsh on how antisemitism has changed since October 7 56:02

30d ago56:02

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Gemini Sivan -Insight Into June 2024 1:11:41

1M ago1:11:41

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What is the Kabbalistic essence of the month of Sivan? It is about instilling presence within contradictions. The Torah says, regarding the month of Sivan, "They (the Israelites) encamped around the mountain." Our sages say that this was the first time true prevailing peace was achieved from an interpersonal point of view. After all the days of cou…

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Episode 33: Amichai Stein on the future of Israel's war in Gaza 37:22

1M ago37:22

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This week Jake is joined by Kan News Diplomatic correspondent Amichai Stein. The world's oldest and most influential Jewish newspaper. Since 1841. https://thejc.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hillel Neuer: Can the UN ever be trusted on Israel? 50:15

1M ago50:15

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This episode, Jake is joined by the director of UN Watch Hillel Neuer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Election Special: What would a Labour government mean for British Jews? 1:11:16

2M ago1:11:16

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On 20th May, The Jewish Chronicle hosted a panel discussion raising the question of what a Labour government would mean for Britain's Jews. Joining JC Editor Jake Wallis Simons were Labour activist Josh Simons, former MP Dame Louise Ellman, chair of the Jewish Labour movement Mike Katz, and journalist Melanie Phillips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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How Do Integrating Holiness Into Our Life? 1:10:25

2M ago1:10:25

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What is holiness? The Ramban (Rabbi Moshe ben Nachman of Barcelona, Spain) says it means "removed from the mundane." In this week's Parsha Emor, we learn about the innate holiness found within the Kohen, which translates into a different level of responsibility they have towards the collective. In truth, all of us are called Kohanim. As the Torah s…

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The Progression of Consciousness: Insights into Sefirat Ha'Omer's Three Phases 54:02

2M ago54:02

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As we transition from the month of Nissan—Aries into Iyar Taurus, we transition into a different phase of consciousness, which is unique to Iyar and the month of May. The Arizal teaches about three phases of consciousness. These three archetypes are experienced on a superconscious level on the Seder night, and then we strive to internalize this exp…

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Episode 31: Why Iran is still Israel's biggest threat 51:39

3M ago51:39

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Charoset: The Sweetness of Liberation - With Botanical Expert Avraham Dahan 1:04:13

3M ago1:04:13

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Charoset: The Sweetness of Liberation - The Symbolism on the Passover Table We are happy to welcome botanical expert and historian Avraham Dahan, the author of the Talmudic Encyclopedia of Plants & Herbs, as a guest teacher. The presence of Charoset on the Seder table is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and symbolism, particularly during the Passo…

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Episode 30: What happens next with Israel and Iran? 39:17

3M ago39:17

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This week on the podcast, Rich Goldberg is back to discuss Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel and what happens next in the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Leper, The Kohen & Healing of Souls 1:26:19

3M ago1:26:19

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In our Parsha, Tzaria, we learn about the leper and the healing from leprosy. Leprosy is a skin condition with a spiritual root. The Torah says that if a person suspects that they have leprosy, they must "come to the Kohen" and show him the white patches. The Kohen determines whether the person is an actual leper and quarantines him for seven days.…

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Episode 29:Hen Mazzig on how the Holocaust is weaponised against Israel 16:52

4M ago16:52

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Miracles Normalized- The Month of Nissan 1:10:18

3M ago1:10:18

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The month of Nissan represents the above nature dimension. The name Nissan means miracles, and during this month, we assume the above natural reality of love, joy, and compassion as our true selves.

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Episode 28: Noa Tishby 37:34

4M ago37:34

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What is the Root Cause of Shame? 55:46

4M ago55:46

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A profound class on the roots of shame and how we may heal it. Shame is something we all have. In fact, it is part of our human DNA and is stamped deeply into our psyche. After the sin of the Tree of Knowledge, Adam, the first man, was asked by G-d in the Garden of Eden, "Where are you?

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Episode 27: Yascha Mounk 59:49

4M ago59:49

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This week Jake is joined by author and journalist Yascha Mounk. Their discussion was originally an event at the Jewish Literary foundation's book week 24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Redemption Within Challenge 1:02:16

4M ago1:02:16

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A deep dive into understanding life's journeys. As much as we do not yearn for or anticipate expansiveness/redemption, it is found within the challenge itself, and one of life's great lessons is this recognition. The Torah portion of Pekudai culminates the book of Shemot-Exodus. The book begins by recounting the children of Jacob's descent into Egy…

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Episode 26: Rabbi Shmuley Boteach 55:15

4M ago55:15

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This week on the JC podcast, Jake is joined by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. They discuss his upbringing, his work at Oxford University and the events and legacy of October 7th. You can watch the episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/sEMWoiSOOdw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 25: Philosopher Micah Goodman 54:10

4M ago54:10

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This week, Jake is joined by Israeli philosopher and public intellectual Micah Goodman - they discuss ways to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and why Micah doesn't think there'll be a resolution any time soon Watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/l_M0CLLBHrk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Harmony in Duality- The Mystery of the Half-Shekel 1:08:24

4M ago1:08:24

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The Zohar teaches that we are comprised of the spiritual higher self, which is called our "other half." We are also comprised of our lower ego-centric self. We are interested in uplifting the ego self by utilizing the power of choice and observation. This Shabbat is the first of four special Torah readings that spiritually prepare us for the holida…

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Unlocking Divine Compassion: Journey of the Thirteen-Petaled Rose 1:07:07

4M ago1:07:07

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In the Torah portion, Ki -Tissa, we learn about the sin of the golden calf in which Moshe rises in prayer to the Creator to atone for this grave sin. It says Hashem (G-d) teaches Moshe THE prayer to annul the negative decree and atone for the sin. It is the 13 Attributes of mercy. The holy Zohar says that the 13 Attributes of mercy are compared to …

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Episode 24: Michael Levy, brother of Nova festival hostage Or Levy 47:17

5M ago47:17

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Or Levy is a software designer from Southern Israel. On October 7 he was taken into Gaza by Hamas terrorists. He's been there for more than 4 months. His brother Michael spoke to the JC's Jake Wallis Simons in this week's JC podcast. This episode of the podcast is produced in association with Shabbat for Israel, a national expression of solidarity …

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Episode 23: Muslim peace activist Loay Al Sharif 47:30

5M ago47:30

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This week, Jake is joined by Muslim peace activist and Saudi Arabian influencer Loay Al Sharif. This is a recording of their conversation at Chabad Beglravia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Constant joy: the essence of Purim Katan 🥳 1:26:13

5M ago1:26:13

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What is the essence of joy? The holiday of Purim teaches us that there is a constant joy of self beyond our knowing and doing. This joy is interconnected with our inner child, whose birthright is joy. Purim Katan offers us to connect to the constant and subtle joy of being in the moment and harnassing the opportunity to live with an open mind and o…

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Episode 22: UJS president Edward Isaacs on being Jewish on campus since Oct 7 21:23

5M ago21:23

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This week on the JC podcast, Josh Kaplan interviews UJS president Edward Isaacs about campus antisemitism, the comparision with what's happening at colleges in the US, and Bristol's David Miller. You can watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zbdN702ZFSI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 21: Ex Israeli special forces officer Eyal Biram 35:40

5M ago35:40

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This week on the JC's Israel war briefing podcast, Josh Kaplan interviews IDF reserve officer and Israel activist Eyal Biram. Eyal, who has lost several friends to Hamas since the war began talks about how hard it is to be openly Jewish in London and how Jews of the diaspora need to to come together in the face of tragedy Watch on YouTube here: htt…

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Adar-Pisces: Miracles Normalized 🎉 🐟 1:23:24

5M ago1:23:24

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The month of Adar is one of the most joyous and auspicious months on the calendar. This year, we are in a leap year and are celebrating two Adars or 60 days of Adar. When this happens (every 2-3 years), there is a special inherent potential that we can tap into. In a sense, we become nullified within these 60 days and its potential.The month of Ada…

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Israel briefing episode 20: Yaakov Katz 43:42

6M ago43:42

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This week on the podcast Jake is joined by former Jerusalem Post editor Yaakov Katz. Watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/F0GJg0jJ4Co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Israel briefing episode 19: Dan Senor and Haviv Rettig Gur 1:15:48

6M ago1:15:48

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Dan Senor, the author of The Genius of Israel – The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World, spoke with Times of Israel journalist Haviv Rettig Gur, and editor of the JC, Jake Wallis Simons for a conversation about Israel since October 7, Dan's new book and the challenges facing Israel in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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The Great Spiritual Awakening - Come to Your Pharaoh 1:17:42

6M ago1:17:42

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In this week's Parsha-Bo, Moshe is asked to approach Pharoah on his home turf. Moshe is frightened, and the Zohar says that Hashem tells him, "Come with me to Pharoah." Hashem walks Moshe into the fearsome face-to-face with the dark side. The Zohar gives a secondary interpretation that the Pharoah represents the source from which all lights stem, t…

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Israel briefing episode 18: Eylon Levy 52:29

6M ago52:29

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On the latest episode of the JC podcast, Jake speaks to Israeli government spokesperson and London boy Eylon Levy. You can also watch on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N61tT0oJtY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Israel briefing episode 17: The Chief Rabbi 1:24:46

6M ago1:24:46

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In this episode of the JC podcast, Jake interviews the Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis about faith, unity and resilience in the wake of October 7. Advocating a seismic shift in the community’s approach to interfaith work of the kind not seen since the Holocaust, Rabbi Mirvis told a JC event at JW3 on Tuesday that Jewish-Muslim engagement now needed …

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The Month of Shevat- The Secret of Flow 51:28

6M ago51:28

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What is flow? It is the state of being where we are perfectly aligned with our purpose. Behavioral Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi says that flow is the balance of when our challenges and capacities are conjoined to connect with our ecstatic state of being. Csikszentmihalyi says that the best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive…

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Hineini- Awareness Within Uncertainty 1:21:24

6M ago1:21:24

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Throughout the book of Beriesheit - Genesis, we hear the word Hineini from all of our greats. Starting with Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph, they refer to their divine awareness within the darkness of uncertainty as Hineini. Lenord Cohen has a famous song Hineni, in which he refers to his surrender to G-d as Hineni. In this week's Parsha and new book of…

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Transcending Life & Surmounting Challenges ✨The Spiritual Legacy of Jacob 1:23:22

7M ago1:23:22

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Inarguably, Jacob stands out as one of the greatest spiritual heroes who engaged in the most courageous battles ✨ His struggles encompassed inner and outer conflicts stemming from a perceived lack of paternal love, sibling strife, discord among his children, a celestial encounter with an angel, and confrontations with his father-in-law. According t…

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The Rise of The Feminine: An Evolution of Consciousness 1:07:38

7M ago1:07:38

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Learn about the Ari's three stages of our spiritual evolution and the rise of the feminine consciousness called Malchut, which the world is evolving into.

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Israel briefing episode 16: Hen Mazzig 37:03

7M ago37:03

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In this episode, Jake is joined by influencer and senior fellow at the Tel Aviv Institute Hen Mazzig. Israel War Briefing is a new podcast from the Jewish Chronicle offering deep insight into the crisis in the Jewish state as it continues to unfold. Each episode we'll be asking an expert commentator for their analysis of the latest developments and…

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Israel briefing episode 15: Niall Ferguson 56:37

7M ago56:37

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In this episode of the JC's new podcast: Israel War Briefing, Jake is joined by historian and author Niall Ferguson They discuss campus cancel culture, the role of the media in covering Israel and free speech. Israel War Briefing is a new podcast from the Jewish Chronicle offering deep insight into the crisis in the Jewish state as it continues to …

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Welcoming Greater Light Through the Veil of Darkness: Chanukah's Eighth Day 1:12:55

7M ago1:12:55

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The eighth day of Chanukah is also called "Zot Chanukah" or "this is Chanukah" because it captures the essence of the holiday. In this class, we explore the two opinions of Beit Hillel and Beit Shamai about seeing the actual now vs accessing potential. How do we surrender to a great place of oneness and release our limiting beliefs? Why do we menti…

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Israel briefing episode 14: Jason Brodsky 36:05

7M ago36:05

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In this episode of the Israel War Briefing, Jake is joined by the policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran Jason Brodsky. They discuss the US failures to deal with the threat of Iran and what Biden can do to keep the peace in the Middle East Israel War Briefing is a new podcast from the Jewish Chronicle offering deep insight into the crisis i…

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Israel Briefing episode 13: Matti Friedman on the media's mistakes 37:24

8M ago37:24

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In this episode of the JC's new podcast: Israel War Briefing, Jake is joined by journalist and author Matti Friedman. They discuss the growth of activist journalism in mainstream newsrooms and talk about Leonard Cohen's Yom Kippur War tour. Israel War Briefing is a new podcast from the Jewish Chronicle offering deep insight into the crisis in the J…

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