We’re United
The word איחוד means a union. Guy explains other words from the root אחד, which mean “association”, “reunion”, and “getting back together.”
The “The Other Guys” Edition
We discuss: 1) What has become of the “Religious Zionism Party,” after its sort-of primaries made it a settler-only affair? 2) What are the ties that bind the different sorts of people who hope to give Benjamin Netanyahu four more years in office?
The “Picking Sides” Edition
We discuss: 1) This week’s primaries in the “Democrats Party” and what they say about Israel’s only leftist Zionist party 2) Whether or not our contemporary politics are infected by "baseless hatred."
The “Blitzed!” Edition
We discuss: 1) The “blitz” of legislation passed in the fading days of the Knesset 2) A hauntingly beautiful essay in The Atlantic by former Prime Minister and head of the opposition Yair Lapid.
An Activist’s Notebook
Israeli-American lawyer, philanthropist, and disability rights advocate Jay Ruderman argues that lasting change isn't about shouting the loudest. It's about knowing when to provoke, when to persuade, and how to build unlikely alliances.
The “Basketball Courts & the Other Kind” Edition
We discuss: 1) The Cabinet’s dramatic statement implying that the government may not comply with a Supreme Court ruling 2) The meaning of the Maccabiah, the “Jewish Olympics” underway now.
The “One Thousand Days” Edition
We discuss: 1) The grim milestone marking 1,000 awful days since Oct. 7 2) The emergence of a new joint Jewish-Arab political party that unapologetically puts peace at the center of their agenda, and who has received a harsh reception on the left
Trust Me
So how many times have you heard the sentence, "סמוך עליי, trust me, everything will be okay"? Guy explains the סמוך culture.
Beyond Anne Frank: The Jew in Dutch Cinema
Dr. Eyal Boers takes us on a fascinating journey through more than a century of Dutch cinema, showing how films have reflected—and shaped—the Netherlands' evolving relationship with its Jewish community, the Holocaust, national identity, and Israel.
The “Love and the City” Edition
In this very special episode, Noah shares love letters he heard walking the streets of Tel Aviv with Lucy the Dog, on a new “Love Letters” app made by genius Russian-Israeli director Semyon Alexandrovsky.