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Reflecting on his congregation’s recent mission to Israel, Rabbi Hirsch recounts a morning spent picking strawberries that moved him profoundly and left him hopeful for the future of Israel.
Attack on Israel: Dr. Eyal Pinko
May 7, 2024
Dr. Eyal Pinko, Bar-Ilan University, breaks down Iran’s recent attack on Israel, examining Iran’s warfare tactics, Israel’s strategic response options, the future of Lebanon amidst tensions with Hezbollah and more with JPC’s Talia Dekel-Fleissig.
Eye on Israel: Sigal Levy
May 17, 2024
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.
Fighting Antisemitism in a Digital World
May 29, 2024
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. Ep. 20
Columbia University Professor Assaf Zeevi and Katie, a senior at Columbia, discuss campus protests, antisemitism, the university’s response, and a call for action, with ISGAP leaders Charles Small and David Harris.
In These Times: Rabbi Hirsch with Bret Stephens
June 7, 2024
Rabbi Hirsch is joined by NYT columnist Bret Stephens to discuss the White House’s Israel stance, American political trends that seem to be leaving Jews behind, and a new ideology that values identity and victimhood over character and achievement.
Jewish Cinémathèque: Tom Nesher’s Film Come Closer
June 25, 2024
Eric is joined by Israeli filmmaker Tom Nesher to discuss her debut feature film “Come Closer,” the poignant drama that explores depths of grief and celebrates those who choose life even after unthinkable pain and loss.
Eye on Israel: Disaster Relief
June 25, 2024
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.
Israel at War: Hamas Hostage Daniella Gilboa
July 2, 2024
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.
AJC Global Forum: Safeguarding Jewish Campus Life
July 16, 2024
Student groups are honored with the AJC Sharon Green Award for Campus Advocacy, and discussions on safeguarding Jewish campus life featuring Brandeis University President Ronald Liebowitz and University of Michigan President Santa Ono.