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FIDF Briefing: Hezbollah Rockets & Missile Defense
October 17, 2024
FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Dr. Ari Sacher, the lead rocket scientist behind the development of the groundbreaking Iron Dome missile defense system, to discuss the bombardment of Hezbollah rocket fire taking place in northern Israel.
FIDF Briefing: Rabbi Doron Perez
October 29, 2024
Rabbi Doron Perez, Executive Chairman of the Mizrachi World Movement and father of fallen hostage IDF Capt. Daniel Perez, discusses coping with loss, and addresses the false equivalence between the IDF’s defense efforts and Hamas’ terrorist attacks, which Rabbi Perez calls the “modern-day blood libel”.
Jewish Insights: Rabbi Yitz Greenberg Triumph of Life Pt. 2
November 20, 2024
In Part 2 of Justin’s discussion with Rabbi Irving ‘Yitz’ Greenberg, they explore what “Triumph” means in Judaism and the Jewish approach to transforming society. Rabbi Irving “Yitz” Greenberg is a preeminent Jewish thinker, theologian, activist, president of the J.J. Greenberg Institute for the Advancement of Jewish Life, and is senior scholar in residence at […]
Jewish Insights: Ari Lamm-How Judaism Has Shaped America
November 29, 2024
Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm joins Justin to discuss how Jewish ideas have shaped world and American history, including the American government, the first Thanksgiving, and American universities. Rabbi Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media, producing Israel content for young audiences outside the Jewish community.
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Ritchie Torres
January 16, 2025
Jonah speaks with Congressman Ritchie Torres about a wide breadth of issues including Israel, the ongoing war, Trump and Biden and antisemitism at large. Torres opens up about his trips to Israel, the unexpected lessons learned there and the reasons behind his unwavering loyalty and support for the Jewish state and people.
Jewish Insights: Modi – Jewish Humor
February 27, 2025
Internationally renowned comedian Modi Rosenfeld joins Justin to discuss Jewish humor, the purpose of comedy and spreading joy on the occasion of the new month of Adar leading up to the holiday of Purim.
Fighting Antisemitism: Feminist Response to 10/7
March 27, 2025
Examine the intersection of antisemitism, intersectionality and the feminist movement’s response to the sexual violence committed by Hamas, exploring its broader implications in the fight against antisemitism, with experts and a 10/7 survivor.
Jewish Insights: Chihiro Sugihara and Avram Mlotek
April 22, 2025
Chiune Sugihara, known as the “Japanese Schindler,” risked everything to save thousands of Jews during the Shoah (Holocaust) by issuing life-saving visas against his government’s orders. Now, in this powerful Yom HaShoah conversation on Jewish Insights with Justin Pines, his grandson, Chihiro Sugihara, meets Rabbi Avram Mlotek, the grandson of Yosl Mlotek and great-nephew of […]
AJC Global Forum 2025: Opening Plenary
May 22, 2025
Hear from those directly impacted by 10/7, Jewish leaders from around the world and a panel of top journalists offering a behind-the-headlines look at current affairs in Israel in the opening plenary of the premier global Jewish advocacy conference.
Israel On Our Minds-Ambassador Ido Aharoni
May 22, 2025
Israeli diplomat Ambassador Ido Aharoni pulls back the curtain on recent Israeli affairs, answering your questions and taking us behind the scenes into the thinking and actions of government, business leaders and the Israeli public.