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From ancient history to current events, take yourself on a journey through the story of the Jewish People, from someone who has led hundreds of Jewish young professionals on trips throughout Israel. From the beginning of creation to modern Israel, each short episode is geared to appeal both to someone looking for the Jewish 101, as well as to those looking to go a bit beyond the basic story they already know. Check out the website at https://jewoughtaknow.com/. Enjoy!

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175. Israel at War, Explained: Reoccupy Gaza?

2024/02/18

Should Israel reoccupy Gaza eighteen years after leaving it? And if not, does the government have a better vision?

174. What's the Deal?

2024/02/11

There are hopes for a huge deal in one fell swoop: end the war, return the hostages, make peace with Saudi Arabia, and get a Palestinian state. But is this realistic? What are the dilemmas involved?

173. Israel at War, Explained: The ICJ Ruling

2024/02/04

The International Court of Justice issued a ruling in Israel’s trial on charges of genocide. Was it a defeat or victory for Israel — or a little bit of both? A sign of the sober application of international law, or the hypocrisy of politicized demonization of the Jewish State?

172. Israel at War, Explained: Palestinian Perspectives

2024/01/21

A survey of Palestinian attitudes from December makes for bleak reading: increased popularity for Hamas, more support for armed violence, widespread belief that Hamas will still be in charge in Gaza after the war, and more. Is there any way forward?

171. Israel at War, Explained: Israel on Trial for Genocide

2024/01/15

South Africa has brought charges of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands. What is this case about, and what does it all mean?

170. Israel at War, Explained: Where We Are, Entering 2024

2024/01/07

Diving into the start of 2024: the ground war in Gaza, escalating conflict with Hezbollah, the Houthis attacking cargo ships in the Red Sea, and a return to Israeli domestic politics with a major ruling from the Supreme Court.

169. Israel at War, Explained: the IDF and the Laws of War

2023/12/24

The tragic killing of three Israeli hostages by the IDF raises questions about the military’s conduct during this war. Is Israel adhering to the laws of war?

168. Israel at War, Explained: Conversations Not Worth Having

2023/12/17

There are conversations no longer worth having because their answers have no meaningful impact. Is anti-Zionism antisemitism? Who actually hates Jews? Are Jews indigenous to Israel? Let’s stop debating these distractions.

167. Israel at War, Explained: The United Nations

2023/12/11

Why is the relationship between Israel and the United Nations so bad? Historical events, the makeup of the UN, and its relentless condemnations of Israel explain why Israel no longer considers the global body a neutral actor.

166. Israel at War, Explained: The West Bank

2023/12/04

The West Bank — what many Jews call Judea and Samaria — is another sector of this war that is boiling over with tension and violence. While Israeli forces arrest thousands of Hamas terrorists, fanatical Jewish settlers attack Palestinian civilians. What is going on and how did we get here?

165. Israel at War, Explained: The Hostage Deal

2023/11/28

After seven weeks of fighting, Hamas and Israel agreed to a deal to release some of the Israeli hostages, who have started returning home to great joy and relief. How can we understand this deal in context? What should we make of the role of Qatar as mediator? What does it tell us about Hamas? What are the dilemmas facing Israel going forward?

164. Israel at War, Explained: "Never Again"

2023/11/17

“Never Again” evokes the promise of no more genocide, as the world has learned the lessons of history and the Holocaust. But “Never Again” has a different connotation for the Jewish People — and helps us understand the decisions Israel is making in fighting this war against Hamas.

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4.8 out of 5

135 reviews

Professor R. Hinkley 2024/01/26

If you want the facts, here they are

This is your Hasbara, in lecture format! ;P My only complaint/suggestion for the host is: be a little more natural with your voice tone. Sometimes it...

Monkey Play Da Bongo 2023/11/06

Very informative and Entertaining

A great podcast that gives some intelligent and sober insights on what’s going on in the region.

Margaret and Barbara 2023/03/22

Eichmann

The podcasts about the Eichmann capture are riveting stuff!

DCBnDC 2023/03/05

Give me more!

I just stumbled on this podcast and have been burning my way through it. It’s insightful without feeling academic. The coverage mix of Jewish history ...

Clarita O 2021/12/19

Excited for more episodes

Anxiously awaiting the next season. This podcast is informative and amusing and definitely gets me thinking.

*Enter Username* 2021/11/07

Good Podcast

Very funny. Good History.

362MHA 2021/06/15

Full of facts and humor

The right tone, the right length. A great way to be enlightened and entertained by our Jewish heritage

ReluctantTSwiftFan 2021/05/28

Highly Recommend

Love this.

gaboolle 2021/04/12

Informative and Nuanced

This is a great podcast. I have listened from episode 1 and have learned a lot from Jason who always presents information in a balanced and thoughtfu...

Lidror 2020/04/27

Fantastic Podcast

Definitely one of my favorites!

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