The Israel Conversation

Recent Episodes

Ep. 74 - State of the State at 70

Posted April 19, 2018 •

After answering our question of the week, (from Lily Shams at Amit) about JStreet, Alan and Mike give Israel a check up. They use Israel's Declaration...

Ep. 73 - Clashes on the Borders

Posted April 12, 2018 •

Nothing is ever boring here in Israel. With violence on both the northern and southern borders, Israel has its hands full. Was that Israel striking...

Ep. 72 - Bibi, Gaza, Russia & Refugees

Posted March 29, 2018 •

Its a pre-Passover news potpourri this week, as Alan & Mike analyse the headlines. Here's what's up: Bibi was hospitalised without a clear successor,...

Ep. 71 - Passover, Food and Israel

Posted March 22, 2018 •

How is Pesach different in Israel? What are the different foods that various Jews associate with the festival? How are food choices for Passover changing...

Ep. 70 - Israel Haredi Draft Law and Coalition Crisis

Posted March 15, 2018 •

It looks like the Israeli government won't dissolve after all. Phew, I guess? But its still worth understanding how the Israeli government works, what...