Discussions on Jewish peoplehood and what we all have in common. From Israel, to Jewish food, Jewish history, and the impact of Jews on general society.
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"Testimonies Without Boundaries" - Stories of the October 7th Massacre | Interview with Alon Penzel
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Join Rabbi Elchanan Poupko in this compelling interview with Alon Penzel, the author of "Testimonies Without Boundaries: Israel, October 7th 2023." Penzel delves into the harrowing events of the October 7th massacre carried out by Hamas terrorists, providing a platform for the survivors' voices and the meticulous work of forensic teams. In this hea…
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Israelism Film, a Conversation With Jacqui Schulefand
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In this compelling episode, join Rabbi Elchanan Poupko as he sits down with Jacqui Schulefand to discuss the controversial film "Israelism." Jacqui reveals how she and others were misled into participating in the film and the profound impact it has had on their lives. She shares her fears about the film potentially fueling antisemitism and addresse…
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Captivating interview hosted by Rabbi Elchanan Poupko, where we delve deep into the heart of Guatemala's Jewish community and its complex history. In this illuminating discussion, Rabbi Yosef Garmon, the former Chief Rabbi of Guatemala and a prominent figure in today's Guatemalan Jewish community, shares insights into the rich tapestry of Jewish li…
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Israel at a Crossroads | Ambassador Michael Oren
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On the Eve of Tisha Be’Av, are the Jewish people repeating our mistakes of the past? Was Ambassador Ron Dermer right that Israel should be investing more time cultivating relationships with Evangelicals and less time with the Jewish community? Is Israel drifting away from the United States towards China and Russia? Have Israel’s peace agreements wi…
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Bombing of Jewish Argentinian AMIA Community Center | Argentinian Journalist Silvina Frydlewsky
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The bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires has left the Jewish community in Argentina wounded and devastated. As if the cruel murder of 85 innocent lives was not enough, the Argentinian government has yet to bring the perpetrators to justice. Even though Iran and Hezbollah’s involvement is clear, the Argentinean government keep…
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The Jews of Argentina | Silvina Frydlewsky of Buenos Aires
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Who are the Jewish Gauchos and cowboys of Argentina? Do Argentina’s Jews get Kosher meat from their own country or do the shoemaker’s children go around barefoot? What Jewish education options are there for Jews in Argentina? Is it safe to walk with a Kippa in the streets of Buenos Aires? How do the 1994 AMIA Jewish community center bombing and the…
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Jewish Life in Sweden | Conversation With Petra Kahn Nord
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Which Swedish Jew crashed Hitler’s birthday party in 1944, managing to save thousands of Jews in a secret deal with Himmler? Are there Kosher restaurants in Sweden? What is the most popular food among Jews in Sweden? How does one find Kosher food in Sweden? Is the Swedish government restricting Jewish Day Schools? How does the legacy of Raoul Walle…
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Jewish Life in Australia | Conversation with Josh Feldman
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What is Jewish life in Australia like? How has Australia’s gun policy impacted Jewish communities? How has the Malka Leifer abuse scandal changed Australia-Israel relations? Is there an Australian Rashida Talib or Ilhan Omar? How does day school affordability impact Jewish life in Australia? Do Australian Jews leave Australia to expand their dating…
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A Royal Shabbat: The Coronation of Charles and UK Jews
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As the United Kingdom celebrates the Coronation of King Charles III the British Jewish community celebrates as well. What are the Jewish roots of the coronation ceremony? How does this coronation different from past coronations? What is the difference between the structure of the British Jewish community and the American Jewish community? How shoul…
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Rabbi Joseph Polak | Born into Holocaust, Bound to Remembrance
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Are we fulfilling our obligation to Holocaust remembrance? Is orthodox Jewry lax in its remembrance of the Holocaust? What was being a baby in Bergen Belsen like? What is the story of the lost train from Bergen Belsen to Tröbitz, Germany? Rabbi Joseph Polak was born in Hague in the Netherlands. Shortly after being born, his family was sent to the W…
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Reviving Jewish Life in Germany | Rabbi Jeremy Borovitz of Hillel Deutchland
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Reviving Jewish Life in Germany | Rabbi Jeremy Borovitz of Hillel Deutschland How large is the Jewish community in Germany? How does that shadow of the Holocaust impact Jewish life in Germany? Is it safe to walk with a Kippah in Germany? Are the ancient customs of Ashkenaz Jews being observed and preserved in the same cities they practiced in? How …
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Jews Return to Vilna, Lithuania With Ambassador Hadas Wittenberg Silverstein
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The return of a Jewish Ambassador to Lithuania brings forth many questions and memories about Lithuania’s Jewish history. What impact did Lithuanian Jewry have on the world? What is it like celebrating a Bar Mitzvah today in Vilna’s great synagogue? What is the Legacy of the great Yeshivot of Lithuania? How does the impact of Vilna’s partisans insp…
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Huwara Violence, Connecting Diaspora Jews to Judea and Samaria | Yigal Dilmoni
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Why are we hearing about so much violence and conflict from the town of Huwara, where Yagel and Hillel Yaniv were killed today? What are ways that can reduce the conflict and flashpoints between Israelis and Palestinians in the area? What is Americans for Judea and Samaria, and how are they strengthening the ties with Diaspora Jewry? All this and m…
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Eichmann's Secret Tapes and Nazi Fugitive Revelations | Director Yariv Mozer
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What do the new recordings of Adolf Eichmann reveal? How did these secret recordings finally get to the hands of Israeli director Yariv Mozer? How would the Holocaust have looked without Eichmann? Why did Hitler never meet Eichmann? What do antisemites from Eichmann to Kanye West have in common? Did Eichmann’s children carry any of their own father…
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Is Kiruv Dead? Discussion with Rabbi Meir Goldberg of Meor @ Rutgers
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Is the Kiruv movement as we know it alive and well or has it faded? Discussion between Rabbi Meir Goldberg of Meor Rutgers and Rabbi Elchanan PoupkoDoor Rabbi Elchanan Poupko
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Yossi Klein Halevi on Israel's Judicial Reform & Diaspora Jews
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When should diaspora Jews have the right to speak out against what is happening in Israel? When do they have an obligation to do so? What responsibilities does the state of Israel have towards diaspora Jews? Are Thomas Friedman, Peter Beinart, and J Street within the confines of acceptable debate between Jews? All that and more with in discussion w…
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Interview With Dr. Mordechai Kedar on Israel's New Government, Russia, and Ukraine
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Is Israel getting closer to Russia and farther from the United States? How will the Russia-Ukraine war affect Israeli American relations? Should Israelis hold Russia accountable for arming Iran?Door Elchanan
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Rabbi Elchanan Poupko Interview with IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz
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Do revenge and justice have a role in the mission of the IDF? How will the Iran protests shape the Middle East and does that have an impact on the way the IDF operates?Door Elchanan
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