Afleveringen
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Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
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âJabalia, Againâ
Israel conquers northern Gaza for a third deadly time.
âThe âJâ is Silentâ
Is Amsterdam a harbinger?
âLimping Towards the Lightâ
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: We talk about the essay written by Rachel Goldberg-Polin that was recently published on the Times of Israel.
Plus, a tribute to Prof. Aharon Sheâar Yashuv, the Orthodox Rabbi son of an Waffen SS officer father. And music for these troubled days.
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Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
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âGallantryâ
Is it o.k. to sack the guy in charge of your army, while generals in Iran are planning to attack?
âTrumperyâ
Prime Minister Netayahu tweets to once-and-future US President Donald Trump that his âhuge victoryâ in âhistoryâs greatest comebackâ is âa powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America.â But what will Trumpâs win mean to the Middle East?
â12 Hours That Shook, Well, Usâ
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: How did we handle the Gallantry & Trumpery one-two punch, and how do we now gather our broken selves and move forward?
All that and more music of our times.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
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âDays of Repentance, This Time With Bombsâ
What are we to make of Israelâs weekend attack on Iran?
âAll We Knowâ
What Wikipedia has to say about Israel and Zionism is changing before our eyes, and not for the better.
âOther Peoples' Electionsâ
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Two of every three Israelis polled say theyâre pulling for Trump to win. Is this true and, if so, why?
All of that and more music of our times.
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Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss one topic of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
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Making Sense of Sinwar, asking four questions:
Now that Yahya Sinwar is dead, should Israel take the win or fight on? In light of the fact that Yahya Sinwar was killed in Rafiah, can we conclude retrospectively that going into Rafiah was a good idea? Is the unremitting and uncompromising focus with which Israel pursued Yahya Sinwar â at the cost of hundreds of Israeli lives and tens of thousands of Palestinian lives â a demonstration of its alpha-and-omega security policy, first set out by Zev Jabotinsky 101 years ago, called âThe Iron Wallâ?, and What should we think and feel about the very violent death of that very violent man, Yahya Sinwar?âSimchat Tora One Hebrew Calendar Year After Oct. 7thâ
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: One Hebrew calendar year after Hamasâ attack on Israel, our religious communities have thought long and hard about the appropriate way to celebrate Simchat Tora.
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Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron and Tova Cohen discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
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âBest Laid Schemes (Leaâe Us Nought but Grief Anâ Pain), With Apologies to Robert Burns (And to Mice)â
Bringing down the Azrieli Towers? Conquering Israel top-to-bottom by 2025? Minutes of Hamas meetings sets out the groups grim vision.
âWhatâs So Funny âBout Peace, Love and Understanding?â
Has âpeaceâ left the building?
âJed Bartlet Is in the Sukkah!â
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Who, this year, would be our âUshpizinâ in our (notional or real) Sukkah.
All of that and Sukkot suddenly turning up everywhere.
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Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
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âRegional Inferno?â
Israelâs war with Gaza may soon become an all-out regional war. How do you say âYikes!â in Farsi?
âAccounting of the Soulâ
What should we have in mind, this Yom Kippur, when we thump our chests in repentance?
âPrayer in the Square?â
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Our hot take on last nightâs Supreme Court ruling regarding the legality of organized gender-separated public prayer in liberal Tel Aviv.
All of that and marking a year of the nightmare of October 7. Plus, music that moves us from the memorials.
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A New Year and a year since. What are we remembering when we remember October 7?
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Elul is here and people all over the country are keeping the before-the-high-holidays tradition of saying Selihot, asking for forgiveness and offering atonement. All this as rockets and planes fly, and bombs fall.
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Allison Kaplan Sommer, Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
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âMajor Pager Ragerâ
A stunning attack-by-pager left dozens of Hezbollah militiamen dead and thousands maimed and wounded. What are we to make of a thing like that?
âCommemoration Vexationâ
How do you memorialize October 7, when October 7 hasnât ended yet?
âTesticles in the Twitterverse?â
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Hezbollah pagers explode, social media memes erupt, but not all Israelis are laughing.
All this and the music from the remarkable new record ר×× ××× ××ר×× (Wind Comes from the South).
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Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
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âNot Too Brotherly, Not Much Loveâ
How did the âPhiladelphi Corridorâ become a matter of life and death?
âErrors of Omission and Commissionâ
The government hasnât investigated itself, so a bunch of citizens took it on itself. Is that a good thing?
âMuch Ado About a Handful of Sandâ
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: A 27-year-old Tel Aviv resident was arrested for allegedly tossing wet sand at National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Was the minister being purposely provocative for personal political gain?
Songs
Tuna â Bein ha-Ir LaPardes Peâer Tasi â Yoni Yarin â Ein Laila -
For 331 days, Rachel Goldberg-Polin went everywhere, spoke to everyone and did everything to save her son, Hersh.
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703 IDF soldiers have fallen since October 7th. Each was an entire world. This is a small bit of the story of one of them, Zachariah Haber.
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Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
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âBennett, Done Thatâ
Israelâs next prime minister will be ⌠Naftali Bennett?
âJewish Life During Wartimeâ
Why does war make more-secular Israelis more secular, and less-secular Israelis less secular?
âOur Flights Are Cancelledâ
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: What happens when every airline stops flying to Israel?
Plus, a reflection on how time itself has stopped working, and music by women weâve loved for decades, speaking now to our present moment.
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Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon
âTIME Is on His Side?â
Prime Minister Netanyahu gives his longest interview since October 7. Whatâs it tell us?
âTime Is on HIS Side?â
How is this man growing more popular at this time, after everything?
âFraying at the Edgesâ
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: How we doinâ at this moment?
Plus, co-joined Kibbutzim, Tisha BâAv at Hostage Square, and the bipolar music of Tamir Grinberg.
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Miriam Herschlag, Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
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âDead to Rights?â
When, if ever, is it o.k. to assassinate deadly enemies?
âNow, in the Awful Quiet of the Momentâ
Six-packs of water and go bags: Are we doing this imminent-attack-from-Iran thing right?
âDays of Wine and Jelly Beans?â
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: How are the 3 of us reacting to this tense moment?
Plus, the Olympics, John Lennon glasses and new music by artists from just outside of Gaza.
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Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon
âWill Israel and Hezbollah (and Who Knows? Maybe Iran) Go to War?â
Will Hezbollahâs murder of twelve kids in Majdal Shams lead to all out war?
âDruze Cluesâ
What is it like to be Druze in Israel?
âEt tu, MCU?â
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: The folks at Marvel are turning Sabra into a Marrano?
Plus, the Olympics, science breakthroughs and music of our troubled times.
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Allison Kaplan Sommer, Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon
âMove Over, Winstonâ
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to congress, again. What did he say to the senators and congresspeople, and what didnât he say?
âKamala Harris and the Jewish Questionâ
Kamala Harris anagrams to âA rakish alarm.â Who is Kamala Harris, and if she becomes president, what will it mean for, well, us?
âYouâre Voting for Who?!â
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: When Israeli-Americans say theyâre voting for Trump because heâs good for Israel, what do they mean?
Plus, consecrating a Torah scroll for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, and trans-folk in Tel Aviv City Hall, and more music of these days.
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Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon
âThe Valley of the Shadow of Deifâ
Can you do a cost-benefit analysis of assassinating a man personally responsible for thousands of Israeli deaths?
âUnboxing Gaza?â
Whatâs it like for Israelis to watch videos of Palestinian resilience?
ââDosâ and âDonât-So-Much-Dosââ
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Why did a short video about the âDosâ and âDonât-So-Much-Dosâ of workplace relations between secular and ultra-Orthodox colleagues tick off so many of us here in Israel?
Plus, the profound humanity of the people fighting to release the hostages, and music from Netta Barzilaiâs first album, which is like a warm hug from an old friend.
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Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon
âGod Will Avenge His Blood?â
The IDF has allowed, for the first time ever, military gravestones to add â×××´×â â âGod will avenge his bloodâ â after the name of a slain soldier. Vengeance carved in stone?
âHeroes of Israelâ
Thereâs a new line of âHeroes of Israelâ action figures: IDF soldiers for kids to play with. What exactly do they teach our kids?
âItâs Been Long Enough to Make a Babyâ
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Nine months of war (long enough to make a baby). Miriam and Noah talk about how theyâre doing now.
Plus, a tribute to two people we remember from iconic photographs, and a new exhibit imagines a very different Zionism than the one we got. Plus more new tunes of our times.
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In a very special, tribute-to-America episode, the sax-and-fiddle player (Alon Tal), the lead-singer-and-keyboardist (Bill Slott), and the bass-player (Noah Efron) of the fondly-remembered band, âLiquid Plumrâ discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
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âBill in Them Hillsâ
What can we learn from Bill who spent three months in the West Bank trying to keep local Palestinians from being harassed by local Israelis? Sometimes, you just need to be there.
âThe U.S. and Usâ
How have America and Americans influenced Israeli culture and politics?
âAre Two Better Than One?â
For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: What is it like to have two countries?
Plus, music by three great Israeli singers, each born-in-the-U.S.A.
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