Best ISGAP Podcasts (2024)

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - "Racism and Antisemitism" 59:41

4d ago59:41

59:41

"The Intersectionality of Racism and Antisemitism" is explored by educators William Kolbrener, Ansel Brown and Carlton Long.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism (SWFS): Social Justice and Interfaith Partnerships 1:17:05

2h ago1:17:05

1:17:05

In the wake of October 7th, we've been forced to re-evaluate some of our social justice and interfaith partnerships. Hear from Zioness Founder and Executive Director Amanda Berman, Union for Reform Judaism Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy David Saperstein, and Jewish Council for Public Affairs CEO Amy Spitalnick in a panel discussion moderate…

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In the Spotlight: Beatrice Weber 28:39

2h ago28:39

28:39

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by speaker, activist, former Hasidic rebbetzin, mother of 10 and the executive director of Yaffed, Beatrice Weber, to discuss her organization’s mission of improving secular education in Hasidic and Haredi schools.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris: Loay Alshareef 29:44

4h ago29:44

29:44

Arab Peace Activist and supporter of Israel, Loay Alshareef from the UAE, joins David Harris in conversation about Israel and its relationship to the Arab countries in the Middle East.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism (SWFS): Zionism, Anti-Zionism and the Aims of Liberal Jewish Education 49:58

6d ago49:58

49:58

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute for Religion President Dr. Andrew Rehfeld speaks about how Zionism fits in with his college's goal of providing a liberal Jewish education, and is joined by Rabbis Geri Newburge and Tarlan Rabizadeh for debate.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Israel at War: Soroka Hospital on the Front Lines 27:24

2d ago27:24

27:24

Shahar Azani speaks with the head of Soroka Hospital in Israel, Dr. Shlomi Codish, about the hospital’s work on, and beyond, October 7th and treating IDF soldiers as well as returning hostages.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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The Hampton Synagogue's "Author Discussion Series" for Jewish Book Month: Andrew Meier 27:41

4d ago27:41

27:41

Author Andrew Meier discusses his book MORGENTHAU: Power, Privilege, and the Rise of an American Dynasty in a conversation with The Hampton Synagogue’s Rabbi Avraham Bronstein.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Deep State Doldrums" 27:17

4d ago27:17

27:17

JBS journalist Micah Halpern alleges that the tension between Israel and the US is driven by lifelong bureaucrats sabotaging the transfer of weapons, not individual personalities—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris: Dalia Ziada Returns 29:44

4d ago29:44

29:44

Dalia Ziada, Egyptian writer and human rights activist, once again joins David Harris to discuss the changing relationship between Egypt and Israel and the current situation in the Middle East.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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In the Spotlight: A.J. Jacobs 28:13

14d ago28:13

28:13

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by author A.J. Jacobs to hear about his humorous and insightful experience attempting to live according to the original meaning of the U.S. Constitution for a year.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism (SWFS): Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism on College Campuses 1:23:25

9d ago1:23:25

1:23:25

Rabbi David Wolpe (Visiting Scholar, Harvard Divinity School), Jonathan Greenblatt (CEO, ADL) and Eden Yadegar (Student, Columbia-JTS) address antisemitism and anti-Zionism on college campuses in the opening plenum of the two-day conference from the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism (SWFS): Rabbi Hirsch Keynote 34:57

9d ago34:57

34:57

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, Senior Rabbi of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, delivers an impassioned keynote address at the second convening of the Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism Conference.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - "The Pedagogy of Hate" 57:47

15d ago57:47

57:47

Lessons centered on how to teach about antisemitism and hate are offered by Devin Randolph, (Claflin University) and Katya Gibel Mevorach (Grinnell College).By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eye on Israel: NATAN Worldwide Disaster Relief 28:51

24d ago28:51

28:51

Daniel Kahn and Alice Miller, NATAN Worldwide Disaster Relief’s Chairman and newly appointed CEO respectively, discuss Israeli resilience, the crucial role of Israeli civil society on October 7th and beyond, and their ongoing global relief work.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "The Mask" 29:39

15d ago29:39

29:39

JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses the importance of unmasking pro-Hamas demonstrators, arguing that laws should be changed to prevent them from hiding their identities, similar to measures taken against the KKK—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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In the Spotlight: Devora Steinmetz 30:55

15d ago30:55

30:55

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Jewish scholar and author Devora Steinmetz to discuss ideas from her book "Why Rain Comes From Above," which explores how imaginative religious reading can deepen our understanding of life, the world, and God.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris: Natasha Hausdorff Returns 30:49

15d ago30:49

30:49

David Harris is joined once again by barrister and specialist in international law, and Director of UK Lawyers for Israel, Natasha Hausdorff, to continue the conversation on Israel advocacy.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Israel at War: Daniella Gilboa - In Hamas’ Captivity 23:49

17d ago23:49

23:49

Young female IDF spotter, Daniella Gilboa, was kidnapped on October 7th and hasn’t been heard from since. Her mother, Orly Gilboa, shares the pain – and her call to action. With Shahar Azani.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - Mosab Hassan Yousef, The "Green Prince" of Hamas 59:52

22d ago59:52

59:52

ISGAP leaders Charles Small and David Harris discuss fighting antisemitism with Mosab Hassan Yousef, also known as The Green Prince, the former militant son of a Hamas co-founder who became a Shin Bet agent and Israel advocate.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eye on Israel: Alon Day 27:42

26d ago27:42

27:42

Shahar Azani is joined by Alon Day, Israeli Champion stockcar racing driver who hopes to compete in the US this summer, to discuss his life and career and how he was personally affected by the events of October 7.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "No Fear" 29:07

22d ago29:07

29:07

JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses the real fear experienced by much of the Jewish community in the United States and offers insights on how the community should respond—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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In the Spotlight: Roberta Satow 23:59

22d ago23:59

23:59

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with author and psychologist Roberta Satow about "Our Time Is Up," her part-fiction, part-memory book that offers an intimate look at psychoanalysis as seen through Roberta’s experience as both a patient and analyst.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris: Ethiopian Israelis 30:26

22d ago30:26

30:26

David Harris is joined by special guests Avidor Baruch and Yaniv Jember to discuss Israel's diverse and complex society from the perspective of Ethiopian Israelis.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Elections, Wars, and the Media 56:24

24d ago56:24

56:24

Robert Siegel hosts David Folkenflik (NPR) and Len Downie (Arizona State University) to unpack the state of the media and current events during this presidential election year, in a program of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - "Combating Antisemitism in a Digital World" - Lev Topor 39:54

1M ago39:54

39:54

Lev Topor (Senior Research Fellow, Center for Cyber Law and Policy at the University of Haifa), speaks about “Challenges and Complexities of Combating Antisemitism in a Digital and AI-Empowered World."By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eye on Israel: Keren Dahan (Sar-El Volunteers) 27:35

1M ago27:35

27:35

Shahar Azani speaks with CEO of Sar-El Volunteers Keren Dahan about the increase in both Jewish and non-Jewish volunteers dedicating their time to Israel since October 7th.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "The New 'Silent Majority'?" 29:46

1M ago29:46

29:46

JBS journalist Micah Halpern offers reassurance that although the Jew haters may have loud voices, they are a tiny group who will not succeed. Even amid ongoing antisemitism and protests, Micah is confident in this assertion—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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In the Spotlight: The Nightingale of Iran 31:50

1M ago31:50

31:50

Sisters Danielle and Galeet Dardashti join Abigail Pogrebin to discuss "The Nightingale of Iran," their documentary podcast ranked the #1 Jewish podcast this week, in which they reveal painful secrets and explore why their family left Iran in the 1960s at the height of national fame.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris: David Explains His Origins 31:12

1M ago31:12

31:12

In an emotional monologue, longtime Jewish frontline activist and JBS strategic analyst David Harris explains the six people who shaped who he is as a Jewish leader, as well as the next steps he feels the Jewish people need to take.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Antisemitism in social media 33:18

1M ago33:18

33:18

A deep dive into the pervasive and insidious presence of antisemitism across Social Media. Join us as we explore the origins, manifestations, and impacts of online hate targeting Jewish communities.By ISGAP

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The history of the radical ideology of the Islamic Republic of Iran 33:00

2M ago33:00

33:00

Iran has been leading a shadow war against Israel for decades through proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah. The Iranian regime came out of the shadows and attacked Israel from within its own borders for all the world to see. What are the implications of this direct attack? Join Aaron and Middle East counterterrorism specialist Yehudit Barsky in an amaz…

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - Benny Morris on 1948 55:54

1M ago55:54

55:54

Israeli historian and author Benny Morris gives a lecture at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute entitled "A New Look at the 1948 War."By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eye on Israel: Millet Ben Haim (Nova Music Festival Massacre) 43:04

1M ago43:04

43:04

Millet Ben Haim, a survivor of the Hamas massacre at the Nova Music Festival, joins Shahar Azani to share her story and discuss the Nova Music Festival Exhibit that is currently traveling across the US showing the horrors of October 7th.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Info Wars" 29:21

1M ago29:21

29:21

JBS journalist Micah Halpern examines Hamas's use of not only physical attacks but psychological warfare to terrorize Israel—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris: Shahar Is Back 32:48

1M ago32:48

32:48

Longtime Jewish frontline activist and JBS strategic analyst David Harris is joined in conversation by Shahar Azani discussing recent events.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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In the Spotlight: Batya Sperling-Milner (Jewish Braille) 32:18

1M ago32:18

32:18

Abby Pogrebin speaks with Batya Sperling-Milner, the Torah student who made Jewish history when she became the first blind student to chant her bat mitzvah parsha in an Orthodox shul using a braille Torah Scroll. Batya is also joined by her mother, Rabbanit Aliza Sperling, as well as Livia Thompson (Executive Director of JBI).…

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Eye on Israel: Sigal Levy (Notnim Tikva) 30:01

2M ago30:01

30:01

Shahar Azani is joined by Sigal Levy, Chairwoman of Notnim Tikva (“Giving Hope“) to discuss how her organization that supports children and families through hospitalizations has pivoted to address the needs of Israelis since October 7th.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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In the Spotlight: Maurice Samuels on Alfred Dreyfus 27:25

2M ago27:25

27:25

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Maurice Samuels, author of a biography which analyzes Alfred Dreyfus’s complex relationship to Judaism and antisemitism and illustrates the profound effect of the Dreyfus Affair on the lives of Jews around the world.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - Ben Freeman & Amy Elman Tackle Antisemitism 54:33

2M ago54:33

54:33

Author Ben M. Freeman addresses the phenomenon of internalized anti-Jewishness in his talk on “The Impact of Jew-Hatred on Jews,” and professor Amy Elman (Kalamazoo College) lectures on “All American Antisemitism through Replacement Feminism.”By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris: David's History Lesson 29:16

2M ago29:16

29:16

Longtime Jewish frontline activist and JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris discusses how the big lessons of the 1930s are incredibly relevant today.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Accountability?" 28:47

2M ago28:47

28:47

JBS journalist Micah Halpern calls for a thorough investigation into October 7, and for the State Comptroller to hold accountable those responsible for the security failures—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Israel at War: ICC Decision 27:28

2M ago27:28

27:28

Shahar Azani speaks with Arsen Ostrovsky, human rights attorney and the CEO of the International Legal Forum about the ICC's decision to seek the arrest of Israel’s leaders alongside the leaders of terror group Hamas.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Rabbi Hirsch: Climate Change on Campus 28:33

2M ago28:33

28:33

Rabbi Hirsch reminds his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue that the climate change on American campuses has been incremental, and that it is not too late to reverse the catastrophe.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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How Antisemitism is effecting Jews in the diaspora since October 7th. 25:00

2M ago25:00

25:00

Join Naya Lekht, PhD, and Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) Research, in a conversation about how antisemitism is effecting Jews in the diaspora since October 7thBy ISGAP

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Laura Bialis- "Vishniac" 34:43

2M ago34:43

34:43

Eric Goldman sits with Laura Bialis, producer and director of "Vishniac," a documentary that explores the life and work of Roman Vishniac, one of the foremost photographers to capture pre-war Jewish life in Eastern Europe.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eye on Israel: Ben-Dror Yemini 30:24

2M ago30:24

30:24

Israeli author and journalist Ben-Dror Yemini joins Shahar Azani to discuss combatting the industry of lies against Israel, and how recent escalations in antisemitism and anti-Israel protests differ from past instances.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - Uzi Rabi 56:03

2M ago56:03

56:03

A discussion on new regionalism in the Middle East and antisemitism with ISGAP senior research fellow Uzi Rabi, director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Hi, Hater" 29:23

2M ago29:23

29:23

JBS journalist Micah Halpern examines the new form of Jew hatred that has emerged since the Hamas massacre; he compares it to past forms of anti Semitism and traditional Jew hatred but explains what sets this new malignancy apart—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Honoring Israel Activism: Highlights from the 2023 ZOA Awards Dinner 59:42

2M ago59:42

59:42

Speaker Mike Johnson and others representing the front lines of pro-Israel activism are recognized at the Justice Louis D. Brandeis ZOA award dinner.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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ADL National Leadership Summit 2024- Opening Session 1:59:31

2M ago1:59:31

1:59:31

The opening session of ADL’s 2024 Never Is Now Summit features remarks from Deborah E. Lipstadt, President Isaac Herzog, Jared Kushner, a 10/7 survivor and a family member of a hostage, and the State of Hate address from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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