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Jewish Cinémathèque: Between the Temples
September 19, 2024
Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Nathan Silver to discuss his ninth feature, “Between the Temples,” starring Jason Schwartzman as a cantor facing a crisis of faith when his former music teacher returns as an adult bat mitzvah student.
Israel at War: Andrea Weinstein
September 18, 2024
Teisha Bader is joined by Andrea Weinstein, the sister of murdered American-Israeli hostages Judih Weinstein-Haggai and Gad Haggai, who shares her story and discusses the unfathomable one year anniversary of the October 7th Hamas massacre.
FIDF Briefing: Mordechai Kedar
September 17, 2024
FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Israeli scholar of Arab culture, Lt. Col. (Res.) Dr. Mordechai Kedar, to explore the complexities of Israel’s conflict with Iran, the Shia-Sunni divide, and the broader implications for Middle Eastern and global security.
Jewish Insights: Rabba Yaffa Epstein on Jewish Education
September 13, 2024
Rabba Yaffa Epstein, Senior Scholar and Educator in Residence at the Jewish Education Project, and recent recipient of the prestigious Covenant Award which recognizes exceptional Jewish educators, joins Justin to discuss the lessons learned of the past year as we prepare to educate our youth and also prepare them for the High Holidays.
Israel at War: Jonathan Greenblatt’s Trip to Israel
September 12, 2024
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt joins Teisha Bader to discuss his recent visit to Israel, where he mourned with the family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin z”l and other families of hostages slain by Hamas, met with relatives of those still in captivity, and weighs in on combating antisemitism in the U.S. which has spiked since October the […]
Jewish Insights: Shai Held on Teshuva
September 11, 2024
The beginning of the Jewish month of Elul marks the beginning of a 40 day period with increased focus on Teshuva, repentance, leading up to the High Holidays. Shai Held, President and Dean, at the Hadar Institute joins Justin to discuss different approaches to Teshuva, including practical applications, as well as Teshuva after October 7, […]
AJC Global Forum 2024: Closing Plenary
September 10, 2024
The closing plenary of the AJC Global Forum features AJC CEO Ted Deutch with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, remarks from Rep. Ritchie Torres, a tribute to a “Hero of Israel” Ofir Libshtein z”l, a performance by Matisyahu and more.
In the Spotlight: Noah Feldman
September 5, 2024
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by legal scholar and columnist Noah Feldman to discuss his book To Be a Jew Today, which offers a profound exploration of contemporary Judaism and what it means to be Jewish in a time of global crisis.
Eye on Israel: Dr. Sapir Bitton
September 3, 2024
Psychiatry specialist for children and adolescents at Soroka University Medical Center in southern Israel Dr. Sapir Bitton shares firsthand experiences from her first day on the job, October 7th, and the challenging reality she’s faced since.
The Bible Contest: 2024 Finals
August 29, 2024
The 2024 National Adult Finals of “Chidon HaTanach,” an annual competition from the World Zionist Organization testing Hebrew Bible knowledge, with contestants competing in New York City for a spot in the ultimate showdown in Jerusalem.