Episodes

Samah Salaime is one of the 25% of Israelis who aren’t Jewish. Whatever your thoughts on the Nation-State law, it is important to hear their perspectives as citizens of their democratic state. Matt and Mike met with Samah at her office in Wahat al-Salam/Neve Shalom. She shared her opinions with respect, intelligence and passion. Agree or disagree, but hear out an Israeli having her say. Wahat al-Salam/Neve Shalom website Samah Salaime's Page JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge Podcast is pr...

Samah Salaime is one of the 25% of Israelis who aren’t Jewish. Whatever your thoughts on the Nation-State law, it is important to hear their perspectives as citizens of their democratic state. Matt and Mike met with Samah at her office in Wahat al-Salam/Neve Shalom. She shared her opinions with respect, intelligence and passion. Agree or disagree, but hear out an Israeli having her say. Wahat al-Salam/Neve Shalom website Samah Salaime's Page JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge Podcast is pr...

There's a lot going on in the news. It includes fall out from the nation state law, druzim leaving the army, Ahed Tamimi leaving prison, a new Gaza flotilla. Alan, Mike and Matt think they have found a common theme in all of these stories. Join us for insight behind the headlines. JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge Podcast is produced by Matt Lipman. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests and questions. And please rate and review us on...

There's a lot going on in the news. It includes fall out from the nation state law, druzim leaving the army, Ahed Tamimi leaving prison, a new Gaza flotilla. Alan, Mike and Matt think they have found a common theme in all of these stories. Join us for insight behind the headlines. JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge Podcast is produced by Matt Lipman. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests and questions. And please rate and review us on...

Alan, Matt and Mike turned to Prof. Amichai Cohen of the Israel Democracy Institute to explain the controversial Nation State law being worked on in the Knesset. It is a political hot topic in Israel, with many questions needing answers. What challenges does is pose to the democratic nature of the state? To Israel's minorities? To diaspora Jewry? Is there a problem at all? Join us as we discuss the issues. TOI Update on the Bill Prof. Cohen on IDI site JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge P...

Alan, Matt and Mike turned to Prof. Amichai Cohen of the Israel Democracy Institute to explain the controversial Nation State law being worked on in the Knesset. It is a political hot topic in Israel, with many questions needing answers. What challenges does is pose to the democratic nature of the state? To Israel's minorities? To diaspora Jewry? Is there a problem at all? Join us as we discuss the issues. TOI Update on the Bill Prof. Cohen on IDI site JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge P...

This week, Alan took Matt and Mike on a stroll through a very contentious piece of real estate, the city of Hebron. It's a city that is almost a microcosm for the Arab/Israeli conflict. Join us as we explain our thoughts and feelings about the past, present and future of one of the oldest Jewish cities in the world. And don't forget to check out our podcast page to see the photos that we mention in the episode. http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/podcasts JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge Podc...

This week, Alan took Matt and Mike on a stroll through a very contentious piece of real estate, the city of Hebron. It's a city that is almost a microcosm for the Arab/Israeli conflict. Join us as we explain our thoughts and feelings about the past, present and future of one of the oldest Jewish cities in the world. And don't forget to check out our podcast page to see the photos that we mention in the episode. http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/podcasts JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge Podc...

Five young people walked off a Birthright trip in Israel to join an If Not Now (INN) tour of Hebron. What do Alan, Mike and Benji think about this controversy du-jour? How do they understand the INN and its mission? They explain their Zionist take on these issues in this back from vacation episode. Join us! Benji's TOI Blog Post JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge Podcast is produced by Matt Lipman. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic request...

Five young people walked off a Birthright trip in Israel to join an If Not Now (INN) tour of Hebron. What do Alan, Mike and Benji think about this controversy du-jour? How do they understand the INN and its mission? They explain their Zionist take on these issues in this back from vacation episode. Join us! Benji's TOI Blog Post JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge Podcast is produced by Matt Lipman. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic request...

Still on vacation, but enjoy a double episode on us! Originally released July 13, 2017. We'll be back next week, God willing! 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. JerusalemU's The Israel T...

Still on vacation, but enjoy a double episode on us! Originally released July 13, 2017. We'll be back next week, God willing! 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. JerusalemU's The Israel T...

Still on vacation, but enjoy a double episode on us! Originally released July 13, 2017. We'll be back next week, God willing! After a brief check in putting the latest political news into perspective, Alan and Mike begin 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 ...

Still on vacation, but enjoy a double episode on us! Originally released July 13, 2017. We'll be back next week, God willing! After a brief check in putting the latest political news into perspective, Alan and Mike begin 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 ...

While we're on vacation, we're rereleasing episode 32 in honor of annual Hebrew Book Week. Alan and Mike interview publicist Stuart Schnee about the role this event has played in the current Jewish renaissance. They discuss how and why we should all participate in it. There is so much going on in Israel that must not be missed! Join us as we begin to explore the cultural explosion being brought about by the Zionist endeavour. (Originally - Released June 16, 2017) Stuart Schnee Hebrew Book Week...

While we're on vacation, we're rereleasing episode 32 in honor of annual Hebrew Book Week. Alan and Mike interview publicist Stuart Schnee about the role this event has played in the current Jewish renaissance. They discuss how and why we should all participate in it. There is so much going on in Israel that must not be missed! Join us as we begin to explore the cultural explosion being brought about by the Zionist endeavour. (Originally - Released June 16, 2017) Stuart Schnee Hebrew Book Week...

Conversations about politics are social landmines. So how do teachers discuss current events with students in a productive way? Are there take away ideas for others to use? Benji joins Alan and Mike to share insights and ideas. JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge Podcast is produced by Matt Lipman. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests and questions. And please rate and review us on iTunes and stitcher. Check out our Our Website! Joi...

Conversations about politics are social landmines. So how do teachers discuss current events with students in a productive way? Are there take away ideas for others to use? Benji joins Alan and Mike to share insights and ideas. JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge Podcast is produced by Matt Lipman. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests and questions. And please rate and review us on iTunes and stitcher. Check out our Our Website! Joi...

The Iron Dome saves lives in Southern Israel. But there is real damage being done by rocket attacks on southern Israel. In this episode, you'll hear some insider perspective on the real situation. Judith Spanglet is one of the heroes trying to heal the trauma. Alan, Mike and Matt traveled to Ashkelon to hear her perspective and insight. They were moved and inspired. She explains how the organisation that she created, "Connections and Links ~ From Trauma to Resilience", is making a difference. ...

The Iron Dome saves lives in Southern Israel. But there is real damage being done by rocket attacks on southern Israel. In this episode, you'll hear some insider perspective on the real situation. Judith Spanglet is one of the heroes trying to heal the trauma. Alan, Mike and Matt traveled to Ashkelon to hear her perspective and insight. They were moved and inspired. She explains how the organisation that she created, "Connections and Links ~ From Trauma to Resilience", is making a difference. ...

Deja vu on the southern border a rocket barrage from Gaza, Abba leaves the hospital, and a Russian oligarch makes aliyah. Even for Israel, this has been a strange and stressful week. Join Alan, Mike and Matt as they give insight behind the headlines, and put these stories into context. JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge Podcast is produced by Matt Lipman. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests and questions. And please rate and review ...

Deja vu on the southern border a rocket barrage from Gaza, Abba leaves the hospital, and a Russian oligarch makes aliyah. Even for Israel, this has been a strange and stressful week. Join Alan, Mike and Matt as they give insight behind the headlines, and put these stories into context. JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge Podcast is produced by Matt Lipman. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests and questions. And please rate and review ...

Students want to know why Israel is so often misjudged. When will people understand what's really happening here? Are we the crazy ones? Alan and Mike try to explain why so many people don't get it, and what we can do about it. JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge Podcast is produced by Matt Lipman. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests and questions. And please rate and review us on iTunes and stitcher. Check out our Our Website! Joi...

Students want to know why Israel is so often misjudged. When will people understand what's really happening here? Are we the crazy ones? Alan and Mike try to explain why so many people don't get it, and what we can do about it. JerusalemU's The Israel Teachers Lounge Podcast is produced by Matt Lipman. Listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests and questions. And please rate and review us on iTunes and stitcher. Check out our Our Website! Joi...