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All About Herzl Discussion: Zionism in America
May 3, 2025
From Theodor Herzl’s dream of a Jewish state to the challenges Zionism faces today, prominent scholars Anita Shapira and Jonathan Sarna explore the movement’s evolving story in America in a conversation moderated by Russell Robinson.
FIDF Briefing – IDF Mental Health
May 6, 2025
FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Dr. Lucian Tatsa-Laur, former head of the IDF Mental Health Department, for insights on the psychological challenges facing Israeli soldiers.
David is joined by Soviet-born, Israel-based Izabella Tabarovsky, a top-notch researcher and analyst of the Soviet influence on contemporary antisemitism, as well as the nexus between antisemitism and anti-Zionism
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Tara Strong
May 27, 2025
Voice actor Tara Strong, creator of iconic animated characters Timmy Turner on The Fairly OddParents, Bubbles on Powerpuff Girls, Raven on Teen Titans, Twilight Sparkle on My Little Pony and Dil Pickles on Rugrats, sits with Jonah for a candid and courageous conversation about using your voice on and off the screen.
Defending Israel: Tragedy in Washington
June 4, 2025
JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris discusses the tragic killings of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, as well as how to proceed with an “October 8th Playbook” for how to tackle anti-Semitism and all of the issues plaguing world Jewry today.
Jewish Insights: Congressman Josh Gottheimer
June 5, 2025
In this powerful and timely conversation, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) joins Justin Pines to discuss his role as the representative for Edan Alexander, the American-Israeli hostage who recently returned home.
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: David Baddiel
June 26, 2025
David Baddiel — comedian, author, public intellectual, and the UK’s most outspoken Jewish voice — joins Jonah to unpack the core ideas behind his book Jews Don’t Count.
Jewish Insights: Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander
June 30, 2025
Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander is President and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Ohr Torah Stone network of 32 educational institutions, leadership development initiatives, outreach endeavors, women’s empowerment programs, and social action projects, with thousands of alumni who have served in the IDF.
Being Jewish: Jonah Platt with Julie Platt
July 8, 2025
Jonah welcomes his mother, Julie Platt, an accomplished Jewish leader and only the second woman in history to serve as Chair of the Jewish Federations of North America, JFNA.
FIDF Briefing: Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh
July 17, 2025
FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Israeli Druze leader Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh, the first Druze woman to have served in the Knesset.