Best Jewish Community Relations Podcasts (2024)

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Netanyahu and the Fate of Israel 49:14

3h ago49:14

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Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to the US next week as his coalition faces turmoil over a potential hostage deal that could lead to the government's collapse. Join JPPI Senior Fellow Yaakov Katz in a discussion with Walla News political correspondent Tal Shalev as they talk about Netanyahu's fate.By JPPI

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The Mindset of Hezbollah 41:31

2d ago41:31

41:31

As tensions escalate in the north after a deadly barrage of rockets into the Golan, we explore Hezbollah's mindset to understand Hassan Nasrallah's intentions and the conflict's potential trajectory. Join us for an insightful conversation with Matthew Levitt, Fromer-Wexler Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute and former Deputy Assistant Secret…

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Nine Months in, an Overview of Israel at War 39:58

5d ago39:58

39:58

Nine months into the war, we proudly mark our 100th episode with a comprehensive deep dive into the state of affairs in Israeli society and politics. To commemorate this milestone, JPPI President Yedidia Stern joins host and JPPI senior fellow Yaakov Katz to outline the significant challenges that lie ahead for the Israeli people and discuss how JP…

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The Fate of Jews in France 38:54

18d ago38:54

38:54

By JPPI

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Biden vs Trump 27:57

21d ago27:57

27:57

By JPPI

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Keeping Focus on the Hostages 36:52

25d ago36:52

36:52

By JPPI

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Centrism as a Cure to the Extremes 42:04

28d ago42:04

42:04

By JPPI

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Antisemitism in Europe and the Rise of the Far-Right 38:16

1M ago38:16

38:16

By JPPI

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Souper Jenny's for the Southern Soul 19:40

29d ago19:40

19:40

Jeff Silberblatt is delighted to welcome Jenny Levison to the Jewish Times podcast. Jenny is the mastermind behind Souper Jenny, a thriving chain of five restaurants serving delectable soups and salads in the bustling Atlanta metroplex. Beyond her culinary success, Jenny's heart shines through her creation of The Zadie Project, a 501c3 nonprofit na…

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Ceasefire Negotiations and Israeli Elections 33:04

1M ago33:04

33:04

With the war continuing in Gaza and a ceasefire deal now looking unlikely, we talk to former US diplomat Ambassador Dennis Ross and JPPI President Professor Yedidia Stern about Israel's options for moving forward, getting the hostages home, and ending the war with a decisive victory for Israel.By JPPI

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The IDF Brought Them Home 57:30

1M ago57:30

57:30

By JPPI

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Jewish Education in the Wake of October 7, Part 1 44:30

2M ago44:30

44:30

By JPPI

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Bring Them Home 36:21

2M ago36:21

36:21

By JPPI

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Is It Time For US Intervention? 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

By JPPI

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Netanyahu, Sinwar and the ICC 36:20

2M ago36:20

36:20

By JPPI

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Bibi and the ICC 35:22

2M ago35:22

35:22

By JPPI

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Israel-Diaspora Relations 33:37

2M ago33:37

33:37

By JPPI

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The Northern Front 43:13

2M ago43:13

43:13

By JPPI

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Yom HaZikaron 56:22

2M ago56:22

56:22

By JPPI

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Zionism and Anti-Zionism 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

By JPPI

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Michael A. Morris: A True Visionary and Philanthropist 17:59

2M ago17:59

17:59

Jeff Silberblatt sat down with Michael A. Morris, Owner and Publisher of the Atlanta Jewish Times, to reflect on the resounding success of this year's Atlanta Jewish Life Festival. Held at the GA Aquarium, the 5th annual event brought the vivacity of Jewish culture to this iconic venue, where attendees immersed themselves in celebrating Jewish heri…

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Holocaust Remembrance Day 41:54

3M ago41:54

41:54

By JPPI

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To Enter Rafah or Not 31:09

3M ago31:09

31:09

By JPPI

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Columbia University 39:06

3M ago39:06

39:06

By JPPI

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The Question of Haredi Integration 38:28

3M ago38:28

38:28

By JPPI

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Khomeini, Iran and the Attack on Israel. 33:20

3M ago33:20

33:20

By JPPI

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What Will Iran Do? 33:11

3M ago33:11

33:11

In this episode, JPPI Senior Fellow and host Yaakov Katz is joined by Halie Soifer, the CEO of the Jewish-Democratic Council of America, to discuss the decline in support for Israel among some House Democrats, the upcoming US elections, supporters of Israel within the Democratic Party, and Donald Trump. Additionally, JPPI fellows Avi Gil and Dr. Ya…

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The State of Israel-Diapsora Affairs 50:43

3M ago50:43

50:43

By JPPI

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Talkline With Zev Brenner on the Bar Mitzvah Suicide in Williamsburg With Community Askan, Yonasan Schwartz & Rabbi Dr. David Fox, Dir. of Chai Lifeline's Crisis Services 57:18

3M ago57:18

57:18

Talkline With Zev Brenner on the Bar Mitzvah Suicide in Williamsburg and Parental alienation especially in divorce cases. Guests are Community Askan, Yonasan Schwartz, owner of Brooklyn’s Toys-2-Discover toy store chain, magazine columnist, Badchan & Public Speaker & Rabbi Dr. David Fox, Dir. of Chai Lifeline's Crisis Services This podcast has been…

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Talkline With Zev Brenner with Alan Dershowitz on his call to halt donations to Cardozo Law School & a scenario where he would defending Hamas Leader Sinwar 30:33

3M ago30:33

30:33

Talkline With Zev Brenner with Alan Dershowitz on his call to halt donations to Yeshiva University's Cardozo Law School and perhaps be divested from Yeshiva University. In this far ranging interview he discusses a scenario where he would defend Pro Bono, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and talks about defending Shlomo Carlebach. This podcast has been gra…

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Israel on Campus 41:50

4M ago41:50

41:50

In this episode, JPPI Senior Fellow and host Yaakov Katz is joined by Dr. Mijal Bitton, a researcher at NYU, a spiritual leader, and a public intellectual, to delve into the issue of campus antisemitism. Together, they diagnose the problem and explore realistic solutions moving forward. Dr. Bitton shares her experiences as an outspoken and proud Je…

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The Ever Developing Divide 40:54

4M ago40:54

40:54

By JPPI

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Israeli-Palestinian Political Responsibilty 29:58

4M ago29:58

29:58

In this episode, JPPI senior fellow and host Yaakov Katz is joined by former Ambassador Dennis Ross and JPPI President Prof. Yedidia Stern to discuss the growing divide and rift between Israel and the United States, the internal dynamics driving this issue, what prompted the US’s decision to abstain from the vote on the UNSC resolution calling for …

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Media Bias 36:42

4M ago36:42

36:42

In this episode, JPPI Senior Fellow and host Yaakov Katz talks withNatasha Hausdorff, a barrister in London and a Director of UK Lawyers for Israel about the media's role in misrepresenting the facts of the Israel-Hamas war. The delve into why, how and what lies behind this phenomenon before being joined by JPPI fellows Dana Fahn Luzon and Noah Sle…

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The Northern Front 34:15

4M ago34:15

34:15

In this episode, host and JPPI senior fellow Yaakov Katz speaks with Sima Shine from INSS and former head of the Mossad's intelligence division about the dynamics between the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas. They discuss the likelihood of the northern front escalating into a full-scale war and U.S. foreign policy on Iran. Joining the…

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What Israel Could Do 44:44

4M ago44:44

44:44

In this episode, host and JPPI senior fellow, Yaakov Katz talks with CEO of the Reut Institute Gidi Grinstein about what the Israeli government could do differently to balance its war effort against Hamas and lower tensions with Arab allies in the region and the Biden administration. Additionally, JPPI senior fellows Dr. Yael Sara Hirschborn and Dr…

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Talkline With Zev Brenner with Dov Hikind Fuming at Rabbi's Cancellation of Israel R/E Show in Flatbush due to Hamas Protests 17:39

4M ago17:39

17:39

Talkline With Zev Brenner with Dov Hikind Fuming at Rabbi's Cancellation of Israel R/E Show in Flatbush due to Hamas Protests This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donatio…

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Bibi vs Biden 32:59

4M ago32:59

32:59

In this episode, host and JPPI senior fellow Yaakov Katz talks with Zvika Klein, the chief editor of the Jerusalem Post about the news cycle and how it effects global perceptions on the Israel-Hamas war. Additionally, JPPI senior fellows Prof. Gil Troy and Shmuel Rosner discuss US-Israel tensions, focusing on the relationship between Prime Minister…

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Rape as a Weapon of War and the UN Report 29:11

4M ago29:11

29:11

In this episode, Yaakov Katz, the host and JPPI senior fellow, engages in a conversation with Orit Sulitzeanu, the Executive Director of The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel (ARCCI), focusing on the recently released United Nations report regarding sexual abuse and genital mutilation of Israelis on October 7th, amid the Hamas attacks. T…

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Haredi Politics and the IDF 39:27

5M ago39:27

39:27

In this episode, Yaakov Katz, a senior fellow at JPPI and the host, engages in a conversation with Yair Ettinger, an Israeli religious affairs journalist for Kan. The focus of their discussion centers around the ongoing debate on the relationship between religion and the state, particularly highlighted by the Haredi military conscription issue in t…

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Campus antisemitism and the Academy 30:23

5M ago30:23

30:23

In the episode, host and JPPI senior fellow Yaakov Katz talks with JPPI senior fellows Dr. Rachel Fisch, Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal, and senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama Sarah Hurwitz to discuss Jewish-related issues on college campuses, the fight against antisemitism, and the role of education in shaping the way academics and stud…

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Diaspora religious affairs and Israel 41:53

5M ago41:53

41:53

In this episode, the host, Yaakov Katz, engages in a conversation with Canadian Rabbi Steven Wernick, who leads the Beit Tzedec synagogue. The discussion covers various aspects, including Rabbi Wernick's congregation, insights into the conservative community, and his efforts in fostering youth participation. Furthermore, the episode features contri…

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The Executive Order on Settlements. 36:49

5M ago36:49

36:49

In the episode, Yaakov Katz engages in a conversation with Oded Revivi, the mayor of Efrat, addressing various aspects of the security situation in the West Bank. The discussion encompasses topics such as the recent terror attack in Maa’le Dam, security threats during Ramadan, and the government's decision to restrict entry to holy sites. Furthermo…

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Biden and The Settlement Movement 38:20

5M ago38:20

38:20

In this episode, host and JPPI senior fellow Yaakov Katz is joined by Jonathan Schanzer from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) to discuss the history of Hamas, from its hostile takeover of Gaza to the current war. The two also discuss whether Israel's war efforts have been successful and the challenges of creating a day-after stra…

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The Jews in South Africa vs the ANC Party 24:23

5M ago24:23

24:23

In this episode, host and JPPI senior fellow Yaakov Katz meet with Chief Rabbi of South Africa Dr. Rabbi Warren Goldstein to discuss the South African Jewish community in the wake of the South African government's pro-Hamas stance and their filing at the ICJ against Israel. The two discuss the ideological and political origins of the ANC party's st…

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What are Biden's Calculations? 39:03

5M ago39:03

39:03

In this episode, Yaakov Katz, the host and a senior fellow at JPPI, engages in a conversation with Jonathan Kessler to delve into the current state of the US-Israel relationship amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The discussion explores the political calculations made by the Biden administration, shedding light on the factors contributing to the…

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Mental Health in War 34:40

5M ago34:40

34:40

In this episode, host and JPPI senior fellow Yaakov Katz sits down to speak with Yaakov Smith, a commander in the IDF and founder of 'Shomer Achi,' to discuss the importance of mental health for veterans and how his organization helps facilitate assistance for those affected by war. Additionally, JPPI fellows Michal Ben Ashar Segal and Noah Slepkov…

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Qatar and the Hostage Negotiation. 36:48

5M ago36:48

36:48

In this episode, JPPI senior fellow and host Yaakov Katz talks with journalist Lahav Harkov about the dual role Qatar plays in the Israel-Hamas war, Netanyahu’s future, and the impending political divide facing Israel as the war enters its next phase. Additionally, JPPI senior fellow Shmuel Rosner and JPPI fellow Dana Fahn Luzon unpack the tensions…

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The UK and Europe 31:28

6M ago31:28

31:28

In this episode, Yaakov Katz, a senior fellow at JPPI and the host, is joined by Lord Stuart Polak from the Conservative Friends of Israel to discuss the British government's stance on the war with Hamas. Lord Stuart Polak, being the only Jewish Lord, sheds light on antisemitism in the UK. Additionally, JPPI senior fellows Gil Troy and Dov Maimon u…

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UNRWA's Role in the Conflict 29:55

6M ago29:55

29:55

In this episode, Yaakov Katz, a senior fellow at JPPI and the host, is joined by Dr. Einat Wilf, a former member of Knesset, former JPPI fellow, and co-author of 'The War of Return.' Together, they delve into UNRWA's role in the conflict and explore why the Palestinian right of return is a central issue. With recent revelations about UNRWA staffers…

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