The Vilification of the Zealots
byWhy was the Judean freedom movement vilified in rabbinic literature and in the writings of Josephus?
Audio
Chips Fly When Trees are Felled with Arieh Eldad
byCan revolutionary movements achieve lofty goals without harming innocent people along the way?
Israel’s Greatest Prime Minister
byDespite his contributions to the Jewish people as a leading Fighter for the Freedom of Israel, a Mossad Nazi hunter & Israel’s strongest prime minister, Shamir has essentially been written out of history.
Yehuda HaKohen in Conversation with Justin Ellis
byYehuda HaKohen shares his journey from narrow Jewish nationalism to a uniquely Hebrew Universalism and explains how that transition is necessary for advancing Israel’s historic mission.
Showing Up For Others with Daniel Kling
byAs protests spread throughout the United States, the Jewish community needs to struggle with some very challenging yet crucial questions.
Returning to Ancient Jerusalem with Ze’ev Orenstein
byCan the City of David Foundation continue facilitating Israel’s historic reunion with Jerusalem in such a way that benefits local Palestinians?
Second Chances in National Development (with Rav Mike Feuer)
byCan a national conversation addressing the State of Israel’s problematic foundational structures offer new opportunities for the Jewish people’s future?
Fighting the Culture War with Geva Rapp
byPanim el-Panim is on the front line of a struggle to protect Israel’s native culture and identity from powerful forces of cultural imperialism.
Rav Kook on ‘Religion’ & State
byWhat’s the ideal relationship between the national/territorial & ritual/legal/spiritual components of Israel’s identity in a modern state?
A New Vision for Hebrew Liberation with Rudy Rochman
byAre Diaspora Jews ready to engage in fresh conversations? The Vision movement’s educational campaign challenged some basic assumptions underlying the pro-Israel establishment.
How Anti-Semitism Operates with Yotam Marom
byLearning how anti-Semitism functions as a system of oppression can help us to better understand the State of Israel’s function on the world stage.
Jewish Organizing in the Bay with Yehuda Katz
byThe Northern California Doreinu chapter is empowering local young professionals to become active characters in Jewish history.