Episodes

Alan & Mike sit down with Reuven Spero from the Alexander Muss High School in Israel. After learning a bit about their program, these three seasoned professionals (read: old fogies) get into a deep discussion about the challenges of teaching Jewish history. How do you connect young Jews from the Diaspora to their homeland? Alexander Muss High School in Israel Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website Facebook page Contact us

Alan & Mike sit down with Reuven Spero from the Alexander Muss High School in Israel. After learning a bit about their program, these three seasoned professionals (read: old fogies) get into a deep discussion about the challenges of teaching Jewish history. How do you connect young Jews from the Diaspora to their homeland? Alexander Muss High School in Israel Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website Facebook page Contact us

This week, Alan and Mike turn to Dr. Steve Klein to make some sense of the enduring Israeli Palestinian conflict. He has a PHD in in conflict management and negotiation from Bar-Ilan University, teaches at Tel-Aviv and Ben-Gurion Universities and is an editor at Haaretz. We think you'll agree that he observations are particularly insightful. Steven Klein Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website Facebook page Contact us

This week, Alan and Mike turn to Dr. Steve Klein to make some sense of the enduring Israeli Palestinian conflict. He has a PHD in in conflict management and negotiation from Bar-Ilan University, teaches at Tel-Aviv and Ben-Gurion Universities and is an editor at Haaretz. We think you'll agree that he observations are particularly insightful. Steven Klein Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website Facebook page Contact us

How do you teach the Israeli/Palestinian conflict in university? And what if that university is in Jerusalem, and your students are Jews and Arabs? Dr. Toby Greene of Hebrew University shares his experience and perspective. He gives us a lot to think about how we think about Israel. Toby Greene Website Book - Blair, Labour and Palestine Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website Facebook page Contact us

How do you teach the Israeli/Palestinian conflict in university? And what if that university is in Jerusalem, and your students are Jews and Arabs? Dr. Toby Greene of Hebrew University shares his experience and perspective. He gives us a lot to think about how we think about Israel. Toby Greene Website Book - Blair, Labour and Palestine Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website Facebook page Contact us

Alan, Mike and Lior reflect on what has changed, and what hasn't, since the Trump Jerusalem declaration. Also, Mike sort of has a panic attack, and Lior and Alan try to talk him down. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website Facebook page Contact us

Alan, Mike and Lior reflect on what has changed, and what hasn't, since the Trump Jerusalem declaration. Also, Mike sort of has a panic attack, and Lior and Alan try to talk him down. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website Facebook page Contact us

We know that Israel's capital city is Jerusalem. Why hasn't it been recognised before? Why is that changing now? What will that mean going forward? Alan and Mike sit down with Middle East journalist David Harris to discuss what it all means. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website Facebook page Contact us

We know that Israel's capital city is Jerusalem. Why hasn't it been recognised before? Why is that changing now? What will that mean going forward? Alan and Mike sit down with Middle East journalist David Harris to discuss what it all means. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website Facebook page Contact us

Benji's back! Is the US administration's new peace push anything new or the same old story? Alan, Mike and Benji look at the story and put it into context. Join us, and let us know what you think! On the American Team The 5 Stages of Middle East Grief Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website Facebook page Contact us

Benji's back! Is the US administration's new peace push anything new or the same old story? Alan, Mike and Benji look at the story and put it into context. Join us, and let us know what you think! On the American Team The 5 Stages of Middle East Grief Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website Facebook page Contact us

How many anniversaries can 2017 have? Well, its 50 for UNSC Resolution 242 and 40 for Sadat's visit to Jerusalem. Alan, Mike and Matt discuss how these events are misunderstood, and also deeply related. Come for the banter, stay for the cogent analysis of why Israel holds the moral high ground in international law. Wikipedia on UN 242 When Sadat Visited Jerusalem Photo Essay Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website Facebook page...

How many anniversaries can 2017 have? Well, its 50 for UNSC Resolution 242 and 40 for Sadat's visit to Jerusalem. Alan, Mike and Matt discuss how these events are misunderstood, and also deeply related. Come for the banter, stay for the cogent analysis of why Israel holds the moral high ground in international law. Wikipedia on UN 242 When Sadat Visited Jerusalem Photo Essay Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website Facebook page...

The only constant in the Middle East is change. We turn to journalist David Harris for updates on Syria, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Kurdistan and what all this means for Israel. Its the safest way you can tour this tumultuous region, and David even gives us reasons for optimism! Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/podcasts Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheTeachersLoungePodcast/ Cont...

The only constant in the Middle East is change. We turn to journalist David Harris for updates on Syria, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Kurdistan and what all this means for Israel. Its the safest way you can tour this tumultuous region, and David even gives us reasons for optimism! Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/podcasts Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheTeachersLoungePodcast/ Cont...

Alan and Mike wanted a really special episode for the 70th Anniversary of the United Nations vote that recognised the Jewish state. So they turned to Professor Gil Troy for insight and perspective, and he really came through. You won't want to miss this special episode! Gil Troy's Page http://www.giltroy.com/ Gil Troy's Amazon Page http://amzn.to/2yG3uSt Toldot Yisrael mini-documentary http://bit.ly/2yGqG31 Spielberg Archive http://bit.ly/2At2qi7 Listen to more episodes, and let us know what y...

Alan and Mike wanted a really special episode for the 70th Anniversary of the United Nations vote that recognised the Jewish state. So they turned to Professor Gil Troy for insight and perspective, and he really came through. You won't want to miss this special episode! Gil Troy's Page http://www.giltroy.com/ Gil Troy's Amazon Page http://amzn.to/2yG3uSt Toldot Yisrael mini-documentary http://bit.ly/2yGqG31 Spielberg Archive http://bit.ly/2At2qi7 Listen to more episodes, and let us know what y...

Want to know the state of arts and culture in Israel? Want to know why you should? Join Alan and Mike as they explore these questions with Jessica Steinberg, who covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the center for The Times of Israel. Follow Jessica's Writing https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/jessica-steinberg/ Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/podcasts Facebook page h...

Want to know the state of arts and culture in Israel? Want to know why you should? Join Alan and Mike as they explore these questions with Jessica Steinberg, who covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the center for The Times of Israel. Follow Jessica's Writing https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/jessica-steinberg/ Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/podcasts Facebook page h...

What was the context for the Balfour Declaration? What is its relevance today? Alan, Matt and Mike review a century of implications for our 50th episode. Very informative site http://www.balfour100.com/ Excellent article https://mosaicmagazine.com/essay/2017/06/the-forgotten-truth-about-the-balfour-declaration/ Cambon Letter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambon_letter Nahum Sokolow https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nahum_Sokolow British Current Events http://bit.ly/2xY1e3X Listen to more episo...

What was the context for the Balfour Declaration? What is its relevance today? Alan, Matt and Mike review a century of implications for our 50th episode. Very informative site http://www.balfour100.com/ Excellent article https://mosaicmagazine.com/essay/2017/06/the-forgotten-truth-about-the-balfour-declaration/ Cambon Letter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambon_letter Nahum Sokolow https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nahum_Sokolow British Current Events http://bit.ly/2xY1e3X Listen to more episo...

How should we teach students in the diaspora about Israel? Alan and Mike think there is a pretty clear model to follow. It has implications beyond the world of education, and into the very identity of diaspora Jewry. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/podcasts Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheTeachersLoungePodcast/ Contact us http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/contact-us

How should we teach students in the diaspora about Israel? Alan and Mike think there is a pretty clear model to follow. It has implications beyond the world of education, and into the very identity of diaspora Jewry. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/podcasts Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheTeachersLoungePodcast/ Contact us http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/contact-us