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Fighting Fascism Symposium: Star-Spangled Fascists
December 1, 2023
Panelists examine the threat posed by fascist groups in the U.S., such as the German American Bund, Christian Front, the Silver Shirts, and survey the responses offered by Jewish Americans, whether through political activism, espionage, or journalism. Pt3
Jewish Cinémathèque: Irena’s Vow
April 16, 2024
Eric is joined by Israeli-American writer, producer, director, and reserve duty captain in the IDF Dan Gordon, who wrote the Broadway play and now the film “Irena’s Vow,” the unbelievable true story of Irena Gut-Updike who hid twelve Jews in a cellar below the quarters of a Nazi officer during World War II.
FIDF Live: Yoni Asseraf
May 2, 2024
Yoni Asseraf, a motivational public speaker and recipient of the Medal of Courage in the Second Lebanon War, provides insights into the operations he participated in and the experiences he’s had since his return to Israel from the US after October 7th.
Israel at War: ICC Decision
June 4, 2024
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.
Eye on Israel: Millet Ben Haim on Nova Music Festival
June 20, 2024
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.
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, […]
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: Ambassador Marina Rosenberg
October 8, 2024
Teisha Bader is joined by Ambassador Marina Rosenberg, ADL’s Senior Vice President for International Affairs, reporting from the UN General Assembly where she met with various global stakeholders. Rosenberg addresses the alarming rise in global antisemitism, particularly after October 7th, the dangers of Iranian extremism, and the pressing need for stronger action against antisemitism and […]
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Isaac Saul
November 12, 2024
Jonah is joined by Isaac Saul, a politics reporter and the founder of Tangle, an independent, non-partisan newsletter that summarizes the best arguments from the left and right on the news of the day.
Jewish Insights: David Rosenn on Jewish Interest Free Loans
November 12, 2024
For the majority of Americans, the economy is the number one issue in this election cycle. Justin is joined by Rabbi David Rosenn, President and CEO of the Hebrew Free Loan Society, which creates economic stability and opportunity for lower income New Yorkers within and beyond the Jewish community through interest-free loans, and is one […]