Mutual Exclusion: The Plight and Hope of a Left-Wing Religious Zionist
Mikhael Manekin, former director of Breaking the Silence and Molad, discusses his new book, “A Dawn of Redemption,” an attempt to address the ostensible contradiction between his progressive politics and his Modern Orthodox devotion
The “The Stakes” Edition
We discuss: 1) Just what will happen if Netanyahu returns to the PM’s residence 2) Whether PM Lapid was right to forego Knesset approval for the historical marine boundary line treaty with Lebanon
Oops, I Got It Wrong
How do we say, “Oops, I'm sorry, I must have dialed the wrong number,” in Hebrew? Guy continues to explain the root ב.ל.ב.ל, this time in binyan pu’al and hitpael
Civil Society in an Islamic State: The Case of Charity in Saudi Arabia
Dr. Nora Derbal, an Islamic Studies scholar and a Martin Buber Society Postdoctoral Fellow at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, discusses her book, “Charity in Saudi Arabia: Civil Society Under Authoritarianism”
The “Ad Hominem, Ad Absurdum, Ad Victorium & Ad Nauseum” Edition
We discuss: 1) The videos, memes and ads of the 3 big parties 2) Why it's so upsetting when celebrities we love disavow our political camp 3) The deep tension between “the holidays” – when we do nothing – and “after the holidays” when the world comes crashing back on us
Don’t Confuse Me
How do you say confusion, a bother, a mess in Hebrew? And what does להיות בבלבלה mean?
The “Grammy Hall Knew the Score” Edition
We discuss: 1) Yair Lapid’s ringing endorsement of a Two-State Solution in the hallowed halls of the U.N. 2) A new poll of global elites that find they think Israel is the second most religious country on earth – now why on earth would they think that?
Last But Not Least
Who’s last in line? You are? So I'm after you. Today, Guy explains the different uses of אחרון, meaning last or lately, including the saying, last but not least
The “Memories and Blessings” Edition
In this very special, carbon-neutral episode, we look back on people who lately left us, leaving a huge mark on our lives and world
The “Blessings and Curses” Edition
We discuss: 1) Bibi’s promise to fully fund ultra-Orthodox schools, whatever they teach 2) A new documentary about women in the Knesset 3) What were the most important things that happened here over the year that is now ending!
The “Casting Ballots” Edition
Five days ahead of the elections, Sally, Don and Noah talk about: 1) Why people who don’t vote, don’t vote, and 2) Who we’re voting for on Tuesday