Episodes

Welcome new team member, Matt Lipman! In 1937, the British recommended setting up two states in Palestine. That didn't go well. What are the lasting implications for today? And can you guess who gets into an argument about history? Mosaic Article http://bit.ly/2xYgKzY Map of Peel Proposal http://bit.ly/2ynSrwV Does this support Alan or Mike's argument? http://bit.ly/2yHZr3w Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website http://juisr...

Welcome new team member, Matt Lipman! In 1937, the British recommended setting up two states in Palestine. That didn't go well. What are the lasting implications for today? And can you guess who gets into an argument about history? Mosaic Article http://bit.ly/2xYgKzY Map of Peel Proposal http://bit.ly/2ynSrwV Does this support Alan or Mike's argument? http://bit.ly/2yHZr3w Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests. Our Website http://juisr...

After referring to current events and the Kurdish independence movement, Alan and Mike address the season's themes. How do members of a nation address wrongdoings in their nation past? Is there such a thing as national repentance? Elor Azaria's sentence was reduced after our recording: http://bit.ly/2fT6NKC 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/The...

After referring to current events and the Kurdish independence movement, Alan and Mike address the season's themes. How do members of a nation address wrongdoings in their nation past? Is there such a thing as national repentance? Elor Azaria's sentence was reduced after our recording: http://bit.ly/2fT6NKC 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/The...

How do we connect young Jews to Israel? How central is Israel to their Jewish identity? Join Lior, Alan and Mike as they discuss the issues and challenges that Jewish educators are wrestling with, and provide direction for further progress. 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/cont...

How do we connect young Jews to Israel? How central is Israel to their Jewish identity? Join Lior, Alan and Mike as they discuss the issues and challenges that Jewish educators are wrestling with, and provide direction for further progress. 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/cont...

With Gal Gadot breaking box office records, and Conan O'Brien filming here, its been an interesting summer for Israel in pop culture. What does that say about how how Israel is seen in the world? And what will it mean for the future? Conan in Israel http://bit.ly/2xaJghD 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...

With Gal Gadot breaking box office records, and Conan O'Brien filming here, its been an interesting summer for Israel in pop culture. What does that say about how how Israel is seen in the world? And what will it mean for the future? Conan in Israel http://bit.ly/2xaJghD 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...

This week we take a (an?) historical deep dive on the 120th anniversary of the first Zionist Congress in Basle, Switzerland. Joined by this week's special guest, Middle East journalist David Harris, Mike and Alan explain that momentous event. Then they all unpack the lasting results of this turning point in Jewish History. Wikipedia Page on first Congress http://bit.ly/2al0FKb Wikipedia Page on WZO http://bit.ly/2wL7r6A Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to tak...

This week we take a (an?) historical deep dive on the 120th anniversary of the first Zionist Congress in Basle, Switzerland. Joined by this week's special guest, Middle East journalist David Harris, Mike and Alan explain that momentous event. Then they all unpack the lasting results of this turning point in Jewish History. Wikipedia Page on first Congress http://bit.ly/2al0FKb Wikipedia Page on WZO http://bit.ly/2wL7r6A Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to tak...

Benji's back! In last week's episode Mike & Alan explained a Zionist theory of antisemitism. This week the guys discuss how this old hatred has manifested itself in recent years. Sometimes personal, sometimes reflective, they wonder what this means for the future. Reichstag Fire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reichstag_fire Huffpo http://bit.ly/2elOBXW EJP http://bit.ly/2xfkWZP ADL Audit http://bit.ly/2wqTfPW Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requ...

Benji's back! In last week's episode Mike & Alan explained a Zionist theory of antisemitism. This week the guys discuss how this old hatred has manifested itself in recent years. Sometimes personal, sometimes reflective, they wonder what this means for the future. Reichstag Fire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reichstag_fire Huffpo http://bit.ly/2elOBXW EJP http://bit.ly/2xfkWZP ADL Audit http://bit.ly/2wqTfPW Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requ...

Its unnerving when you see people express hatred towards you. Especially from strangers. What did I ever do to some tiki torch guy in Virginia? Alan and Mike try to explain the seemingly incomprehensible evil of antisemitism. Antisemitism crosses time and boundaries. Bigotry and racism can't and should never be justified. But can the particular anti-Jewish branch be explained? Let us know what you think. Its a really long Wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antisemitism Listen to more e...

Its unnerving when you see people express hatred towards you. Especially from strangers. What did I ever do to some tiki torch guy in Virginia? Alan and Mike try to explain the seemingly incomprehensible evil of antisemitism. Antisemitism crosses time and boundaries. Bigotry and racism can't and should never be justified. But can the particular anti-Jewish branch be explained? Let us know what you think. Its a really long Wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antisemitism Listen to more e...

Lior questions about complicated cases of Israeli culture with Alan and Mike. With so many different mini-cultures in Israeli life, how do we share art that challenges political or traditional sensibilities? Articles about Miri Regev http://nyti.ms/2vUJiKR & http://bit.ly/2fx0n6s Article about beach concert http://bit.ly/2wOzAWK 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://w...

Lior questions about complicated cases of Israeli culture with Alan and Mike. With so many different mini-cultures in Israeli life, how do we share art that challenges political or traditional sensibilities? Articles about Miri Regev http://nyti.ms/2vUJiKR & http://bit.ly/2fx0n6s Article about beach concert http://bit.ly/2wOzAWK 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://w...

This time... its personal! As teachers always trying to show the relevance of history to current events, Alan and Mike were perturbed to hear some of Jared Kushner's leaked comments. They feel that Kushner is accurately expressing a commonly held belief that smart people can solve political problems just by looking around and ahead, but not behind. They aren't really interested in the current administration, but in the reality that this idea seems to be so pervasive in our culture. So they embar...

This time... its personal! As teachers always trying to show the relevance of history to current events, Alan and Mike were perturbed to hear some of Jared Kushner's leaked comments. They feel that Kushner is accurately expressing a commonly held belief that smart people can solve political problems just by looking around and ahead, but not behind. They aren't really interested in the current administration, but in the reality that this idea seems to be so pervasive in our culture. So they embar...

After wrapping up the Jerusalem news from this week, Alan and Mike decide to broaden the context. Although many say that Jerusalem is a shared city, they explain its unique role to the Jews. These are fundamental understandings that are needed for understanding politics, history, or even one's own identity. Needless to say, we think that this is an important issue. Times of Israel update at posting time http://bit.ly/2w41GwG Wikipedia on Jerusalem http://bit.ly/1RMJb9B A video example of the "Je...

After wrapping up the Jerusalem news from this week, Alan and Mike decide to broaden the context. Although many say that Jerusalem is a shared city, they explain its unique role to the Jews. These are fundamental understandings that are needed for understanding politics, history, or even one's own identity. Needless to say, we think that this is an important issue. Times of Israel update at posting time http://bit.ly/2w41GwG Wikipedia on Jerusalem http://bit.ly/1RMJb9B A video example of the "Je...

Alan and Mike felt that the current simmering crisis warranted some analysis. They discuss why the Temple Mount is always such a source for tension, and where things might go moving forward. What should the Israelis do now? What should the Palestinians do, and why aren't they? There are no easy answers, but there is a lot to unpack. Supporting Alan's memory http://bit.ly/2uoWML9 Supporting Mike's memory http://bit.ly/2gUuiWE & http://bit.ly/2gUv1XS All helpful comments and suggestions will be ap...

Alan and Mike felt that the current simmering crisis warranted some analysis. They discuss why the Temple Mount is always such a source for tension, and where things might go moving forward. What should the Israelis do now? What should the Palestinians do, and why aren't they? There are no easy answers, but there is a lot to unpack. Supporting Alan's memory http://bit.ly/2uoWML9 Supporting Mike's memory http://bit.ly/2gUuiWE & http://bit.ly/2gUv1XS All helpful comments and suggestions will be ap...

Alan and Mike continue a podcast mini-series. They feel that not enough attention is paid to a text that they are sure will end up as a classic Jewish text: Israel's Declaration of Independence. Join them as they begin the process of unpacking the text, which will continue in upcoming episodes. This is part 1B, and is continued from episode 36. Wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_Declaration_of_Independence Foreign Ministry page http://tinyurl.com/n7jv5zp Old Israeli film about ...

Alan and Mike continue a podcast mini-series. They feel that not enough attention is paid to a text that they are sure will end up as a classic Jewish text: Israel's Declaration of Independence. Join them as they begin the process of unpacking the text, which will continue in upcoming episodes. This is part 1B, and is continued from episode 36. Wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_Declaration_of_Independence Foreign Ministry page http://tinyurl.com/n7jv5zp Old Israeli film about ...