The Jewish People's Podcast
The Jewish People's Podcast explores the most pressing issues facing the global Jewish community. Hosted by Yaakov Katz in conversation with leading experts, politicians and thought leaders, the podcast delves into topics such as Israel-Diaspora relations, religious and cultural identity, Israeli politics, and contemporary Jewish life. Each episode aims to inform and engage listeners through insightful discussions and in-depth analysis.
Episodes
158 episodes
The Politics Surrounding The Second Stage of The Hostage Deal
In this episode, we sit down with Tal Schneider, senior diplomatic and political correspondent for the Times of Israel, to dissect the high-stakes drama unfolding in Israel. Will it move to a second stage of the hostage deal, and can Prime M...
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Season 1
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Episode 161
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43:08
The Second Stage of the Hostage Deal
This episode digs into the high-stakes negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a potential second stage of a hostage deal and its impact on Netanyahu’s government. Gil Troy and Shmuel Rosner also analyze Trump’s stance on Ukraine an...
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Season 1
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Episode 160
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34:00
Qatar's Diplomatic Game
In this episode, we’re joined by Yigal Carmon, founder and president of the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), to break down the complexities of Qatar’s diplomatic game. From hosting world-class sports events to funding Hamas, Qatar ...
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Season 1
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Episode 159
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39:34
The Significance of Diaspora Jewry
In this episode Yaakov speaks with Shlomit Mali, CEO of AMI – the National Alliance for Strengthening Israelis’ Connection to World Jewry. She argues that there is a vital need for Israelis to deepen their awareness of the significan...
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Season 1
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Episode 158
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28:39
Israel’s Standoff with Hamas over the Hostages
Jerusalem Post senior analyst Herb Keinon joins us today to break down the latest in Israel’s standoff with Hamas over the hostages, Trump’s Gaza plan, and what the future holds for PM Netanyahu. With decades of experience covering Israeli p...
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Season 1
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Episode 157
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37:30
The Haunting Images of Israeli Hostages
The haunting images of Eli, Or, and Ohad — frail, emaciated, yet finally free — are a stark reminder of the brutality they endured in Hamas captivity. In this episode, we discuss the moral and strategic imperatives behind eliminating Hamas and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 156
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41:02
Trumps Plan for Gaza
In this episode, we discuss President Trump’s provocative remarks about transforming Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East." JPPI senior fellow's Shmuel Rosner and Sara Hirschhorn explore how Trump’s bold move disrupts decades of policy a...
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Season 1
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Episode 155
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35:31
Israel's Economy and The War
In this episode, Prof. Ran Kivetz of Columbia University challenges the narrative that Israel’s economy is on the brink. Hear why he believes Israel’s economy is not only resilient but poised for growth, particularly in the tech sector. We’l...
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Season 1
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Episode 154
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34:28
Israel and Saudi Arabia
Dan Feferman, co-chair of Sharaka, discusses the shifting landscape of Jewish engagement since October 7. and how Israel can normalize ties with Saudi Arabia. He also shares insights from his recent JPPI report, “In Search of Authenticity”, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 153
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36:37
Tamar Ish Shalom
Tamar Ish Shalom, one of Israel’s top journalists, joins us in today’s episode. She discusses her new podcast Jewish Crossroads, which explores how the October 7 attacks and the ongoing war are reshaping Jewish identity in the U.S. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 152
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34:18
Where Israel Went Wrong in Gaza
In this episode, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, President of Shurat HaDin - Israel Law Center, joins us to discuss her efforts defending Israel's legitimacy and combating online extremism. We also dive into the recent hostage deal with Hamas, explori...
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Episode 151
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36:48
Religious Zionism Today
Religious Zionism is often seen as a fundamentalist movement, but what if its roots are deeply intertwined with modernity? Dr. Shlomo Fischer, a sociologist and expert on religion and nationalism, unpacks the surprising connections between Roma...
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A Hostage-Ceasefire Deal
In this episode, Yaakov Katz, Gil Troy, and Noah Slepkov discuss the complexities of the imminent hostage deal. They look at the potential outcomes for both the Israeli government and the captives' families, and weigh the regional risks and ben...
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39:36
The Gaza War with former British Army officer Andrew Fox
Andrew Fox, a former British Army officer and defense expert, joins Yaakov to discuss the accuracy of the casualty figures reported by Hamas. His recent study casts doubt on these numbers, revealing discrepancies and distortions. Tune in for a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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31:16
Combatting Jew Hate
In this episode, we talk with Eric Fingerhut, President and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, about the rise of antisemitism, with over 10,000 incidents reported, and the work the Federations are doing to combat Jew hatred.
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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25:57
Hebron 1929 Massacre
In this episode, we look back at the 1929 Hebron Massacre, when 67 Jews were brutally killed in a violent pogrom. Award-winning journalist Yardena Schwartz discusses her book Ghosts of a Holy War, which explores how the massacre ignited the Ara...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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33:42
Israel's national religious community on the hostage crisis.
In this episode, we explore the powerful new booklet "I Will Be With Him in Trouble," which features voices from Israel's national religious community on the hostage crisis. Created by Tzvi Zussman, whose son Ben was killed in Gaza, the booklet...
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28:16
The Media's Role in Israel
In Israel, there are those who sleep at night and those who do not. This distinction was drawn recently by a leading Israeli journalist. He was referring to the difference between those who serve in the IDF in wartime and those who do not or ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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34:13
The roots of Jew hatred with Rabbi Raphael Shore
In this episode, we speak with Rabbi Raphael Shore about his new book, Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Jew?, which delves into roots of Jew hatred drawing on historical facts, religious insights, and contemporary analysis.He discusses the co...
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31:46
Antisemitism in Canada
Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Irwin Cotler talks with JPPI about the 670% increase in antisemitism since October 7 and threats to his life at the hands of the regime in Iran.
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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31:46
The Fall of the Assad Regime
In a major blow to Russia and Iran, Bashar al-Assad's 24-year authoritarian rule has come to an end. His father came to power in 1971 and almost 54 years later the family that had murdered hundreds of thousands of its own people is gone.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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32:11
The Syrian Civil War
Rebel forces in Syria have seized control of Aleppo and are poised to expand their grip on other parts of the divided nation. What are the implications for Israel? How does this connect to the ongoing conflict in Lebanon? And what role does Ira...
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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31:46
10 Things Every Jew Should Know Before They Go to College
10 Things Every Jew Should Know Before They Go to College, the essential new book by Blake Flayton and Emily Schrader, enables Jewish students to tackle antisemitism on campus while embracing their cultural and historical roots. Blake joins us ...
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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28:42
The Ceasefire with Hezbollah
On Wednesday a ceasefire went into effect, ending - at least for now - 14 months of war with Hezbollah. Elliott Abrams, who served in three U.S. administrations, was George Bush's Deputy National Security Adviser in 2006 during the Second Leban...
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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33:30