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Jewish Insights: Avi Weiss Pt. 2
May 6, 2024
Enjoy part two of a full-ranging interview on Avi Weiss’ childhood, Israel, activism, legacy, and family changes. Rabbi Avi Weiss is founder of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah and co-founder of Yeshivat Maharat. He is the author of many books, including the newly released, “Torat Ahava – Loving Torah,” a thematic commentary […]
Jewish Insights: Rav Kook with Zev Reichman
May 23, 2024
Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, the leading thinker of religious Zionism, was one of the most influential figures in Israeli history. Justin is joined by Rabbi Zev Reichman, the leader of East Hill Synagogue in Englewood, NJ, for an exploration of the thought and influence of Rav Kook and how so many of his ideas were […]
Screams Before Silence Film Discussion
May 28, 2024
A discussion moderated by Abigail Pogrebin from the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center on the film Screams Before Silence which examines the sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7th and the silence that followed through interviews with eyewitnesses, released hostages, first responders, medical experts and survivors.
Jewish Insights: Justin Pines with Yael Ziegler
June 19, 2024
Why do most Jewish communities read the book of Ruth on Shavuot, and why is this story about one Jewish family so important? Justin is joined by international Bible scholar Dr. Yael Ziegler, who is the author of “Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy” to explore the meaning of the story and its relevance today.
Jewish learning live from Jerusalem on JBS
July 3, 2024
On Wednesday June 26 through Wednesday July 9 2024, tune to JBS for the Shalom Hartman Institute’s Community Leadership Program, an intensive, week-long study seminar in Jerusalem where lay leaders, philanthropists, and dedicated learners from around the world explore the power of Jewish ideas and strengthen their understanding of the challenges impacting Jewish life. New […]
AJC Global Forum 2024: Opening Plenary
July 15, 2024
The opening plenary of the the 2024 AJC Global Forum features a tribute to those lost since October 7, remarks from President Herzog, international Jewish leaders on rising antisemitism and actor Michael Rapaport with Aviva Klompas (Boundless Israel) on social media advocacy for Israel, as well as the launch of AJC’s “Heroes of Israel,” highlighting […]
Israel Defense Briefing Promo
July 31, 2024
An emergency briefing on the latest news concerning Israel and the IDF including preemptive U.S. strikes in Iraq, Israeli actions against Hezbollah, recent terrorist eliminations, the status of Hamas leadership, and U.S. involvement in the conflict.
“Being Jewish with Jonah Platt” is a new weekly podcast that illuminates the full, beautiful, often unexplored spectrum of Jewish identity, by exploring the personal journeys of both Jews and non-Jewish allies alike. Each week, actor/artist/advocate Jonah Platt will interview a celebrity figure from any number of fields—Art, Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Food, Music, Business, you […]
Jewish Insights: Justine Pines with Rabbi David Jaffe
October 6, 2024
Rabbi David Jaffe, author of National Jewish Book Award winning “Changing the World from the Inside Out: A Jewish Approach to Personal and Social Change,” and founder of Kirva, an organization dedicated to integrating personal spiritual development with communal work for social change, leads Justin through a practical Teshuva workshop for Yom Kippur, integrating the […]
Jewish Insights: Justin Pines with Tzipi Livni
October 15, 2024
Tzipi Livni, an Israeli politician widely regarded as one of the most influential women in Israel since Golda Meir, joins Justin to discuss her experiences on 10/7, her reflections after one year, and the possibilities for the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.