Best Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS Podcasts (2025)

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"Jews at the Pinnacle"- David Denby in Conversation with Joe Klein (Streicker Center) 54:18

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"Eminent Jews" author and New Yorker writer David Denby discusses Leonard Bernstein, Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, and Norman Mailer in this conversation about identity, legacy, and the American Jewish experience with political commentator Joe Klein in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Guy Nattiv & Zar Amir- "Tatami" 31:04

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Israeli-Iranian directing duo Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir join Eric to discuss Tatami, their film that follows an Iranian judo athlete who’s pressured to drop out of a tournament for fear that at some point she will be competing against an Israeli.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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JBS News Special: Eric Fingerhut on Iran Strikes 18:38

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JFNA President & CEO Eric Fingerhut joins Teisha Bader to discuss support of the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and the recent US Ceasefire announcement as well as the JFNA-lead meeting of Jewish leaders in DC this week urging bold action to combat rising antisemitic violence.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Surrender?" 29:48

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern draws a comparison between Iran and Japan, arguing that like Japan’s emperor after WWII, Iran’s Ayatollah must now confront the reality of defeat—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb 29:15

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Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb, an IDF Chaplain who has served in that capacity for the past two years, joins David Harris for a conversation.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Jewish Voices in Constitutional Law with Michael Avi Helfand 58:08

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What role have Jews played in shaping America’s constitutional conversation? And how do core American values—like free speech, religious liberty, and anti-discrimination—intersect with Jewish values? In this special July 4th episode of Jewish Insights with Justin Pines, legal scholar Professor Michael (Avi) Helfand joins us for a powerful explorati…

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Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander - Leading Religious Zionist Communities After October 7th 56:00

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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.By Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS)

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Elana Stein Hain - An American Jew in a War in Israel 56:47

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Internationally renowned Torah scholar and thought leader Dr. Elana Stein Hain, of the Shalom Hartman Institute, joins Justin to discuss her experience of living in Israel during the current war between Israel and Iran, sharing her reflections and offering ways to connect to what’s happening on the ground. *** JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educationa…

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AJC Global Forum 2025: Closing Plenary 1:59:44

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The closing plenary of the 2025 AJC Global Forum features remarks from CEO Ted Deutch, a celebration of the resilience of the Israeli people, Rabbis Noam Marans and David Rosen reflecting on 60 years since Nostra Aetate, and more.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"Israel On Our Minds"- Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Part Three (Streicker Center) 1:27:44

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The third installment of an inside look at Israeli current affairs with diplomat, university professor, and writer Ambassador Ido Aharoni, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Fear and Self-Loathing" 25:44

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines why so many Jews are siding with Hamas against Israel, challenging the notion that it is because they are self-hating Jews—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- David Kaufman 28:41

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David Kaufman, editor and columnist for the New York Post and a strong voice for Israel, joins David Harris for a conversation.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Iran Strikes 14:58

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David offers his thoughts on Israel's pre-emptive strike against Iran and Iran's response.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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The Radical Faith of the Ishbitzer Rebbe - Rabbi Herzl Hefter on Divine Will, Free Will & Inner Truth 56:01

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Rabbi Herzl Hefter joins Jewish Insights with Justin Pines to explore the profound and often provocative teachings of the Ishbitzer Rebbe, Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Leiner. Drawing from the Ishbitzer’s seminal work Mei HaShiloach, Rabbi Hefter unpacks ideas about Divine Providence, free will, inner truth, and spiritual authenticity that continue to cha…

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Rabbi Hirsch: Believe Them (Iran Strikes) 16:03

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Rabbi Hirsch reacts to the Israeli strike against Iran, reminding his congregation that Jewish history demands we take threats seriously, and that choosing life sometimes means taking action.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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AJC Global Forum 2025: Second Plenary 1:59:41

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AJC honors Paraguayan President Santiago Peña and student groups; university leaders discuss protecting Jewish life in education; and urban warfare expert John Spencer addresses countering misinformation about Israel in another plenary session from this year's Global Forum.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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A Special Look: Daniel Robbins ("Bad Shabbos") 27:10

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Teisha sits with Daniel Robbins, director of "Bad Shabbos," the darkly hilarious comedy that explores family, faith and the unpredictable nature of life itself through the story of a Shabbat dinner gone wildly off the rails.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Occupation Aggravation" 29:14

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern offers his perspective on the term “occupation,” exploring its historical roots and contemporary usage—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour- Shai Davidai 59:52

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Columbia Business School professor and leading voice against campus antisemitism, Shai Davidai, joins ISGAP leaders Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris to discuss activism, scholarship and the climate facing Jewish students in North America.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Bruce Pearl 29:31

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One of this year’s NCAA March Madness Final Four coaches and renowned Auburn University basketball coach, Bruce Pearl, joins David to discuss being a proud Jew, an outspoken defender of Israel, and his recent trip to the Jewish state.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Rabbi Hirsch (SWFS): Stay Strong 24:22

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In the aftermath of recent antisemitic violence in the US, Rabbi Hirsch looks to the story of Samson and the Talmudic teaching that examines three elements of true strength.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Education & The Federal Governement - Global Connections with Robert Siegel (AFRMC) 1:04:54

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Robert Siegel discusses the complicated relationship between universities and the federal government, and the future implications of this current clash, with esteemed academic leaders Professor Arjun Appadurai (NYU), Michael S. Roth (President, Wesleyan University), and Professor Stephen J. Trachtenberg (President, George Washington University). A …

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Rabbi Hirsch (SWFS): It Is Not Too Late 29:33

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As we mourn the recent murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, Rabbi Hirsch speaks from the bimah about what this latest antisemitic attack means for the Jewish community.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Congressman Josh Gottheimer on Edan Alexander, Combating Antisemitism, & Uniting a Divided Congress 58:23

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In this powerful and timely conversation, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) joins Justin to discuss his role as the representative for Edan Alexander, the American-Israeli hostage who recently returned home. Gottheimer shares what it means to be a Jewish member of Congress at a time of rising antisemitism, how he’s working across the aisle in toda…

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A Special Look: Ofir Akunis 28:50

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Israel’s Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, sits down with Teisha Bader in his first diplomatic role abroad.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"Israel On Our Minds"- Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Part Two (Streicker Center) 59:42

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The second installment of an inside look at Israeli current affairs with diplomat, university professor, and writer Ambassador Ido Aharoni, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "War Names" 29:37

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern discusses Israel’s operation in Gaza, Gideon’s Chariots, and explains how Israel names its military campaigns—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour- Ruth Wisse 58:30

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Renowned scholar of Yiddish literature and Jewish political thought, Ruth Wisse joins Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris for a conversation on the history of antisemitism, Jewish identity, and contemporary ideological challenges in academia.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Tragedy in Washington 30:56

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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.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Awakening the Soul: Rabbi Moshe Weinberger on Chassidut, God, and Living with Fire (The Hidden Wisdom of Torah, Part 5) 59:43

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Rabbi Moshe Weinberger, founding rabbi of Congregation Aish Kodesh, shares his passionate vision of a Judaism that speaks to the soul, exploring powerful insights from Chassidut, on connecting with God, living with purpose, navigating the challenges facing the Jewish people, and insights for Shavuot.…

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The Hidden Powers of Women in Judaism with Rochie Pinson (The Hidden Wisdom of Torah Part 4) 58:15

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Rebbetzin Rochie Pinson, challah master and author of the international bestseller Rising: The Book of Challah, joins Justin to discuss the hidden power of the mitzvot traditionally unique to woman, including baking challah, lighting Shabbat candles and the mikvah, and how they each can serve as catalysts for an an elevated and meaningful life. To …

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Hostage Affairs: A Brother's Lament (Ilay David with Benjamin Anthony) 1:04:52

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Ilay David, brother of hostage Evyatar David, joins Benjamin Anthony to share his brother’s harrowing experience and to call for renewed public urgency in demanding the hostages' release.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"Aftermath of the Iran Attack: Has Tehran Changed the Rules of the Game?"- Dr. Eyal Pinko (Jerusalem Press Club) 28:17

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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.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Stable Genius?" 27:56

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern unpacks President Trump’s new Middle East policy—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - Abe Foxman 58:47

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Lawyer, activist, and National Director Emeritus of the ADL, Abe Foxman joins ISGAP’s Charles Asher Small and David Harris in the JBS studio to discuss the current crisis in Israel and the U.S.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Eurovision Triumph 30:13

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JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris describes Nova massacre survivor Yuval Rafael's recent triumph on behalf of the State of Israel at the Eurovision song contest, as well as the newest betrayals of Israel by western European nations.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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The Hidden Holiness of Jerusalem and Zion with Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum (The Hidden Wisdom of Torah Part 3) 58:21

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Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum, founding rabbi of the Zion community in Jerusalem and co-founder and head of the Israeli Rabbinic Seminary at the Hartman Institute, joins Justin to continue our exploration of Pnimiyut HaTorah—the hidden wisdom of Torah, the inner dimension of Jewish spirituality that speaks to the soul and calls us to transformation, w…

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AJC Global Forum 2025: Opening Plenary 1:59:41

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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.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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A Special Look: Dani Dayan (Yad Vashem) 28:23

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The chairman of Yad Vashem discusses the new complex being built there, the mission to preserve the memory of the Shoah, his participation at the Tree of Life groundbreaking, October 7th and more with Teisha Bader.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "For Me and Not for Thee?" 29:42

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern voices his support for the summary deportation of pro-Palestinian protesters, and why he believes that their immediate removal is not a violation of due process or the First Amendment (or any other parts of the Constitution), even if they are American citizens—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.…

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - "Post-10/7 Israel Education & Campus Environments" (Rachel Fish, Cary Nelson, and David Patterson) 59:45

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Dr. Rachel Fish discusses Israel education post-October 7th, while Dr. David Patterson and Dr. Cary Nelson examine the surge of anti-Israel sentiment on American campuses, with ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Dalia Ziada Returns Again 29:44

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Back by popular demand, peace activist, human rights advocate, and Middle East scholar Dalia Ziada returns to discuss Egypt’s attempts to revoke her citizenship over her support for Israel since October 7 and her criticism of Egyptian policy.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Bringing the Hidden Jewish Wisdom to Campuses - Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld and Meor (The Hidden Wisdom of Torah Part 2) 58:11

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Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld, Founder and President of Meor and a co-founder and Rosh Yeshiva of Machon Yaakov and Machon Shlomo in Har Nof in Israel, joins Justin to discuss his unique approach to educating young adults on college campuses, the transformative power of the hidden wisdom of Torah, and how that wisdom can inspire and elevate us all. You c…

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Iris Haim in Conversation with Benjamin Anthony 1:30:03

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MirYam Institute co-founder Benjamin Anthony sits with Iris Haim, the mother of Yotam Haim z”l, who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th and tragically killed in a heartbreaking IDF operational miscalculation.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Nathan Silver- "Between the Temples" 30:49

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Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Nathan Silver to discuss his ninth feature, “Between the Temples,” starring Jason Schwartzman as a cantor facing a crisis of faith when his former music teacher returns as an adult bat mitzvah student.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"Israel On Our Minds"- Ambassador Ido Aharoni (Streicker Center) 1:19:50

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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, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Thanks for the Memories" 28:09

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern opines on the greatness of the Jewish calendar, as well as the meaning of Jewish memory—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Izabella Tabarovsky 31:05

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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.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Zev Reichman on Rebbe Nachman (The Hidden Wisdom of Torah Part 1) 58:24

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Why Rebbe Nachman Still Speaks to Us, with Rabbi Zev Reichman (Hidden Wisdom of Torah Part 1) As we count the Omer and prepare for Shavuot, we begin a new series on Pnimiyut HaTorah—the inner, hidden wisdom of Torah. In this first episode, Rabbi Zev Reichman returns to Jewish Insights with Justin Pines to help us understand why the Omer is such a p…

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: "One Life" 34:06

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Eric Goldman is joined in discussion about "One Life," the film by James Hawes in which Anthony Hopkins stars as Nicholas Winton, a man who rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. He is joined by the director, James Hawes, as well as Nicholas Winton's son, Nick Winton, and one of "Nicky's Children," Eva Paddock, a woman who was…