Can a country confront its past without putting its founding ideals into question? Historian Omer Bartov reflects on how Israel’s understanding of the Holocaust has changed, how the events of October 7 and the war in Gaza transformed his own thinking, and why he believes the country must confront difficult truths about its past.
We discuss: 1) Why, despite all the hardships and miseries of the past three years, Netanyahu is still a viable candidate for PM 2) What the hell are these elections about again?
We discuss: 1) The so-called “Statement of Principles” signed this week by the leaders of the “Parties of Repair & Hope”, and why it left us so-called “unimpressed” 2) How schools ought to mark the third anniversary of Oct. 7th.
The word יחד means together. This root has many useful words you should know: singular, unique, individual and more.
A bite-size podcast showcasing modern Hebrew and its slang. Host Guy Sharett explains what we can learn about Israeli psyche, society and culture through the Hebrew language.
An inside view of how Israel can warm your heart and make your blood boil. It’s a show hosted by folks who live in and love Israel even though it drives them crazy, and who each week discuss the latest in Israeli politics, culture and society.
In-depth, long-form interviews with scholars, writers and thinkers about their work and ideas that make up the debate in and about Israel.
A showcase of the amazing talent and range of Israeli musicians, past and present. Host Samuel Green features the latest music playing on Israeli radio.
Founded in 2013, TLV1 is an English-language podcast network based in Tel Aviv. Our acclaimed shows engage local and international audiences on topics in Israel that matter, whether from street-level or the hallways of government.
Our podcasts are produced and recorded in Tel Aviv, a city which represents Israel’s progressive voice and is its cultural barometer. Each month, listeners from over 210 countries and territories, residing in more than 10,500 cities around the world, log on and tune in.
The “Generis, sure, but Sui?” Edition
We discuss: 1) Whether or not the upcoming elections are the most consequential in the country’s history 2) How a small, new right-wing party might dash the hope that lots of us have for a better future after the elections.