The Jewish People's Podcast

One month into the war, our panel of experts, including Aryeh Lightstone, the former special envoy for economic normalization for the Abraham Accords; Ruth Yaron, a former spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and a senior diplomat in the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and JPPI Senior Fellow Avi Gil, engage in a discussion regarding Arab diplomacy in navigating the Israel-Hamas wa...

In this episode, our panel of experts is joined by Ella Keinan, a blogger and social media influencer who created the #HamasisIsis campaign. Additionally, we welcome Talia Dekel-Fleissig, the CEO of Jerusalem Press Club, who joins us to discuss the topic of Hasbara, public diplomacy, and the importance of messaging. Together with Yaakov Katz and Gil Troy, Senior Fellows at JPPI they will explore w...

In this episode, our panel of experts is joined by Yoaz Hendel, former Communications Minister and IDF Reserves Lt.-Col, who provides us with insights into the current situation on the ground in Gaza and the united spirit of the soldiers. The panel then discusses the instability of the Israeli government and the public's lack of trust in its elected leaders. Additionally, they explore the pot...

In this episode, Israels ambassador to the US Michael Herzog joins host Yaakov Katz, a JPPI Senior Fellow and JPPI President Professor Yedidia Stern. Ambassador Herzog speaks of the US-Israel relationship, the military aid package that is facing a vote in congress and balancing Israel's war effort, with its diplomatic relations. Professor Stern divides his analysis of the current war into thr...

In this episode, we convene a panel of experts to delve into the complexities of Israel's air defense systems. Our guest, Yair Ramati, the former director of the Israeli Missile Defense Organization, shares his expertise on the Iron Dome, a cutting-edge mobile air defense system designed to intercept and neutralize short-range rockets and artillery shells. Lt.-Col. (res.) Sarit Zehavi, the fo...

In this episode, three esteemed college professors come together to discuss the issues and challenges they see in student politics as it relates to Israel, antisemitism, and ideological trends. The panel features JPPI Senior Fellows Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal, an expert on rabbinic Judaism; Prof. Yehonatan Givati, an expert in law and economics; and Prof. Gil Troy, a historian, and political co...

In this episode, our panel of experts—JPPI Vice President Shuki Friedman, Senior Fellows Yaakov Katz and Shmuel Rosner, and Fellow Dana Fahn Luzon—are joined by Uzi Shaya, a former Mossad official. Together, they discuss the complexities of terrorist financing and explore effective strategies to disrupt terrorist organizations by targeting their funding channels. The conversation delves into Qatar...

In this episode, our panel of experts, which includes Eyal Hulata, the former head of the National Security Council under the Bennet/Lapid government, and Brig. Gen (res) Ruth Yaron, provides insightful analysis on the recent events involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The discussion delves into Netanyahu's apology following a social media post in which he accused chief member...

In this episode, our experts are joined by former Knesset member Dr. Einat and Elliot Abrams, who has served in foreign policy positions under Presidents Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, and Donald Trump. Hosted by JPPI Senior Fellow Yaakov Katz and featuring JPPI Senior Fellow Gil Troy, the panel discusses the effectiveness of the Biden administration's approach to Iran during the ongoing conf...

In this episode of JPPI Inside Analysis, our expert panelists reveal the results of the latest JPPI research on the preferences of Israelis for Joe Biden or Donald Trump. They dive into the factors influencing these choices and discuss the potential implications for US-Israel relations. The conversation then shifts to the role of academia in America and its impact on the rise of antisemitism on co...

In this episode, we are joined by Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the president of the Union for Reform Judaism, serving over 1.5 million people. Rabbi Jacobs discusses his experience traveling to Israel to provide aid during the war, the connection between the reform movement and Israel, and his involvement with various Israeli protest movement groups. We also hear from JPPI Senior Fellows Rivka Ravitz and Sh...

In this episode, our panelists are joined by former major general in the Israel Defense Forces reserves and the Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel Doron Almog. Doron speaks of the personal tragedies him and his family have experienced as a result of the war and terrorism. He gives a vision forward, how Israel and global Jewry recover after the war. JPPI Senior Fellow Shmuel...

In the 15th day of the Israel-Gaza war, our expert panelists gather for an episode of JPPI's Daily Inside Analysis to dissect major developments and explore critical questions. They examine the Israeli government's standing in public opinion and question whether it holds the moral mandate to lead the country amidst the ongoing conflict. The panelists also debate Benny Gantz's decisi...

In this episode, JPPI co-chair Ambassador Dennis Ross, a former special advisor to President Barack Obama, speaks with JPPI President Professor Yedidia Stern about "the day after" the war. They explore what comes next: once Hamas is defeated, who will run Gaza? They also discuss American political objectives and whether this tragic moment in Israeli history can lead to a paradigmatic cha...

In this episode, our panelists are joined by Member of Knesset Gideon Sa'ar, who provides an analysis of the future of the war with Hamas and the main objectives of the Israeli government. JPPI Senior Fellow Shmuel Rosner presents the findings of a new JPPI poll that surveyed the sentiments and support for Israel among American Jews since the outbreak of war last week. Dr. Rachel Fish, a Seni...

Our expert panel is joined by two distinguished guests: Yuli Edelstein, a Member of Knesset, and Ruth Yaron, a former spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and a senior diplomat in the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. MK Edelstein shares his firsthand account of what he witnessed during his visit to Kibbutz Be'eri, where he observed the aftermath of the Hamas massacre, just hou...

Our distinguished panel is joined by Mohammad Darawshe, a leading political analyst and expert on Jewish-Arab relations inside Israel, who discusses the profound personal tragedy that affected him and his family. He shares the story of his cousin, who was tragically killed at the Nova Music Festival by terrorists from Hamas. Mohammed then delves into the topic of Arab-Jewish relations, providing i...

As we enter the second week of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Major General Yaakov Amidror, former National Security Advisor of Israel, provides insights into the potential consequences of a ground invasion into Gaza. Additionally, our panel of experts explores international law and the rules of engagement in warfare, as well as the psychological effects that a ground invasion could hav...

On this episode of JPPI's Daily Inside Analysis, our team of experts is joined by a spokesperson from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) who provides an in-depth analysis of the upcoming on-the-ground strategy. Additionally, they discuss the recent arrival of US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to Israel, including his private meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The conver...

Our team of expert analysts has reconvened for another episode of JPPI's Daily Inside Analysis. In this installment, they delve into the complex dynamics involved in the formation of a national unity government in Israel as the nation continues to grapple with its ongoing war effort against Hamas. Additionally, they explore the various ways in which the U.S. might contribute to or influence t...

As the war on the southern border continues and flare-ups occur on the northern border, our team of experts provides insights into the last 24 hours in the State of Israel. In this episode, they discuss the impact of the war on Israeli schools and school children, the possibility of forming a specialized security cabinet that could include former Chiefs of the IDF and members of the opposition, su...

As the war in Israel and Gaza rages on, our experts come together to share personal stories, capture the feelings on the ground in Israel, highlight the bravery displayed by an unprecedented number of reserve duty officers and offer guidance as to what people outside Israel can do to assist. They also explore the prospects and necessity of a unity government that truly reflects the people, all whi...

As Israel faces a critical juncture and enters into war, the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) will provide a daily, balanced, in-depth, and insider analysis, sponsored by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and the Jewish Agency. JPPI's Daily Inside Analysis, featuring a rotating team of experienced analysts specializing in Israeli military affairs, the US-Israel relationship,...