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Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, outlined a vision of Jewish leadership rooted in faith, values, and cross-religious collaboration during a recent interview with The Jerusalem Post, emphasizing what he described as a growing global appetite for meaning and authentic identity. Speaking during a short visit to Israel, Berman pointed to Yeshiva University’s “Great Conversations”...

As more Jews in the Diaspora consider making aliyah in the shadow of war and rising antisemitism, many arrive in Israel unprepared for the social, financial, and emotional challenges that follow. In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, LiAmi Lawrence, co-founder of the nonprofit organization Keep Olim and who made aliyah from Beverly Hills more than a decade ago, described how those gaps in suppo...

An IDF clinical psychologist who also commands the military’s Unit for Combat Reactions described the growing psychological toll of prolonged warfare, emphasizing both the scale of need and evolving approaches to treatment. The unit, established after the First Lebanon War, was created to address a lack of specialized care for soldiers suffering from combat-related trauma. Operating within the IDF...

Atidna CEO and social activist Suleiman Suleiman is calling for a renewed commitment to partnership between Arab and Jewish communities in Israel, emphasizing education as the key driver of long-term societal change. In an interview with The Jerusalem Post , Suleiman acknowledged the complexities and shortcomings within Israeli society, and stressed that “not everything is perfect in Israel,” addi...

What started as funny skits about life in Israel has grown into one of the most influential English-language Jewish platforms online. In this interview, Gadi Zaig talks to the team behind Olim in Tel Aviv, where Founder and co-founder Noa Barazani and Michael Zagdanski explain how the project evolved into a hub for community, aliyah, and integration, and why unfiltered storytelling resonates with...

Igor Tulchinsky, a former Belarusian immigrant, discussed his personal and professional journey in a candid interview, reflecting on his immigration to the US at the age of 11 and his subsequent work in the fields of investments and artificial intelligence. Moving from Minsk to Israel at a young age, Tulchinsky embraced the change with a sense of excitement, despite the challenges of adapting to n...

In an exclusive interview, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky sits down with Amichai Stein to discuss the ongoing war against Russian forces, now entering its fourth year. The situation remains dire as Russia continues its aggressive tactics, from missile strikes to the use of Iranian Shahed drones.

From Hollywood to Israel during war. In this powerful episode, actress Diane Neal — best known for her roles on Law & Order: SVU, NCIS and Suits — shares why she left a successful television career behind to make aliyah in the middle of one of Israel’s most difficult periods. Diane opens up about the loss of her father during COVID, her mother’s battle with stage four cancer, and the emotional...

In this conversation with Shifra Jacobs, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt discusses the alarming rise in antisemitism following October 7 and the organization's work in protecting Jewish communities worldwide. Greenblatt highlights the balance between Jewish safety and identity, the importance of Jewish philanthropy, and the ADL’s ongoing advocacy. He addresses critisism of the organization and delves...

Hosted by Editor-in-chief Zvika Klein, this episode features a candid conversation with Melissa Francis as she delves into the debate between Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Tucker Carlson over Israel and US foreign policy. Melissa shares her unique insights, drawing from her extensive media background and firsthand experiences in Israel. The discussion explores the divide within American politics, t...

Likud MK Dan Illouz believes October 7 could have been prevented if Israel had adhered more strictly to right-wing principles over the past decades, citing decisions like the Oslo Accords, Gaza disengagement, and the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange as critical missteps. "If right-wing values had been applied over the decades 100% the way they should have been applied, then we wouldn't have gotten t...

A former pro-Palestinian activist at Stanford University has described how her experience inside campus protest movements led her to reassess her views on Israel, antisemitism, and political activism following October 7. In the interview, Taryn Thomas said she initially joined pro-Palestinian activism with good intentions, driven by limited knowledge of international politics and strong emotional...

Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison said Australia faced “a great danger” of moving in the UK’s direction on radical Islam and social cohesion, arguing that the surge in antisemitism since the October 7 massacre exposed long-running failures that Australian leaders, institutions, and communities avoided confronting. Morrison spoke on the sidelines of the Generation Truth antisemitism c...

Israeli musician Eyal Zakai never planned to pause his career just as it was gaining momentum. Raised in Israel after making Aliyah from New York as a toddler, Zakai grew up in a musical household and began performing at a young age. Together with his older brother, he started uploading homemade music covers to YouTube, recording wherever space allowed, bedrooms, living rooms, anywhere they could...

Jordan Fried, CEO of Zooz Power, says Israel is facing a defining economic moment, one that could reshape how Israelis access Bitcoin and participate in the global digital economy. In an interview, Fried described his path from founding technology startups in Europe and the US to leading a dual-listed Israeli public company that has become one of the world’s largest corporate holders of Bitcoin. Z...

Rahel Bayar, a former sex crimes and child abuse prosecutor from the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, has spent years handling some of the most severe cases involving crimes against children. Today, she works on the prevention side, advising schools, camps, religious institutions, sports organizations, and nonprofits on how to create environments that reduce the risk of abuse and harassment. Baya...

In this powerful conversation, Shifra Jacobs sits down with Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, a law professor at Bar-Ilan University, Founding Academic Director of The Rackman Center for the Advancement of the Status of Women, and former member of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Following the October 7 Hamas attacks, Prof. Halperin-Kaddari found herself in a...

Rabbi Doron Perez, newly elected president of the World Zionist Organization, told Diaspora Affairs correspondent Michael Starr that his top priorities are reshaping how Zionism is understood internationally and strengthening Jewish unity across ideological lines. He argued that Zionism has become an easy target in public discourse, and said the organization should help present Zionism and Israel...

Arsen Ostrovsky was enjoying the first night of Hanukkah with his family on Bondi Beach. Within minutes, Arsen's life was in danger. Terorrists began shooting into the crowd, and Ostrovsky's head was struck. A long time JPost contributor, Arsen sits down with our Editor-in-chief, Zvika Klein, to share his story.  Edited by Shifra Jacobs. 

A new Bar-Ilan University study points to a global decline in parental trust in childhood vaccines since the Covid pandemic. In this episode, public health expert Professor Michael Edelstein joins the show to explain the findings, based on research conducted in Israel and the UK. The conversation looks at why even a small drop in vaccination rates matters, how Covid messaging affected long-term tr...

Music journalist Eve Barlow was once at the center of the global entertainment industry, writing for outlets like the Guardian, the LA Times, and serving as deputy editor at NME. After becoming a vocal Jewish woman and an advocate for Israel, those same spaces began to close their doors. In this episode, Barlow sits down with Mathilda Heller to speak candidly about being pushed out of pop culture...

Miss universe Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz sits down with JPost's Michael Starr to discuss her participation in this years pageant. They discuss how Shiraz went from the business world to beauty, and how she can use her role for positive Israeli advocacy. Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs.  For more news, analysis, and the latest updates, head to j post.com.

Join us for a discussion with American Political Activist and Investigative Journalist Laura Loomer. Loomer talks about Mamdani's NYC mayoral election win, her thoughts on being an 'America first' Jew, and more. Hosted by Zvika Klein.  Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs.

Jewish influencer and World Zionist Congress delegate Lizzy Savetsky addresses payment rumors, warns about NYC's future under Zohran Mamdani, and reveals why she fears for American Jewry. In this exclusive Jerusalem Post interview, Savetsky responds to accusations she's paid by the Israeli government - claims she calls "dangerous." The mother of three discusses her unpaid role as a World Zionist C...

Michael Starr, JPost's antisemitism and diaspora affairs correspondent sits down with Joseph Cohen, Founder of the Israel Advocacy Movement to discuss the current rise in antisemitism, how it ties into both British and Israeli politics, and living in Israel.  Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs and Gadi Zaig.