The “Four Sons for a New Generation” Edition
In this Passover potpourri, we update the old story in the Midrash about the four sons, and serve you up some of our favorite “Vatacountry!” segments.
Read MoreIn this Passover potpourri, we update the old story in the Midrash about the four sons, and serve you up some of our favorite “Vatacountry!” segments.
Read MoreWe discuss whether Bibi really is a pure opportunist; a plan to build a school for refugees in South Tel Aviv; and the surprising internet habits of Israeli Modern Orthodox Jews.
Read MoreWe discuss a spate of Supreme Court decisions that leave right-wing politicians sputtering about judicial overreach, the decline of venerable anti-occupation activist group Peace Now, and one high school’s decision to quit making trips to concentration camps in Poland.
Read MoreWe discuss the the ‘hero’ combat medic who shoots a motionless injured Palestinian terrorist in the head, a new law that limits the salaries of bank presidents to just 44 times minimum wage; and Israeli Gen Y-ers (aged 21 to 34).
Read MoreWe discuss the weird state of the Israeli government, the moral and political dilemma arising from the Minister of Defense’s decision to excommunicate a rabbi; and whether an army censor in our face is better for democracy.
Read MoreWe discuss the finding of a new poll that 48% of Israeli Jews want Palestinians expelled; why Israeli’s aren’t crazy about Bernie Sanders; and the growing rift between Israeli and American Jews.
Read MoreWe discuss whether Facebook is responsible for the continuing epidemic of stabbings; the use of drones and private investigators to uncover putative politician wrongdoing; and right-wing satire of a left-wing female MK that sparked outcries.
Read MoreWe discuss the taboo of Israelis expressing empathy for terrorists’ families; a new Mizrahi political movement; and Donald Trump’s unexpected position on Israel.
Read MoreWe discuss how soldiers should react to a girl holding scissors; Miri Regev’s political journey; and whether cyber is replacing Shakespeare in Israeli schools.
Read MoreWe discuss opposition leader Isaac Herzog’s unilateral “peace” plan; a lawsuit against NGO Breaking the Silence; and a report showing high school kids are studying more Bible.
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