ISGAP Executive Director Charles Asher Small examines how academic institutions have become platforms for spreading undemocratic ideologies and antisemitic narratives through the influence of soft power.

Framed by best-selling author Franklin Foer’s Atlantic cover story, "The Golden Age of American Jews is Ending," Foer and AJC CEO Ted Deutch join Rabbi Bronstein to discuss rising antisemitism, the impact of October 7, and the presidential election. A special presentation from The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York.

JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses the global election landscape, highlighting how the process feels more like a circus than a legitimate democratic exercise given the unprecedented levels of disinformation and scams—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Abby Pogrebin is joined by author and WSJ editor Adam Kirsch to dissect “settler colonialism,” a concept that has become central to public debate, especially since October 7th, and is shaping the way many people think about the history of the U.S., Israel, and identity. 

Natan Sharansky (Chairman, ISGAP), and Michal Cotler-Wunsh (Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism, Israel) offer opening remarks during the annual ISGAP-Oxford Oxford Summer Institute.

Abby Pogrebin speaks with Rabbi Dalia Marx about her book "From Time to Time," a rich exploration of the Jewish calendar that weaves together poetry, prayers, songs, and a distinctively Israeli, feminist approach to each Hebrew month and its holidays.

JBS journalist Micah Halpern reflects on the profound impact of Hersh Goldberg-Polin z"l, exploring how his story has become a powerful emblem of the hostage crisis and the tragedy of 10/7—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

JBS journalist Micah Halpern explains why Hamas took responsibility for the brutal murder of six kidnapped Israelis, revealing their strategy of instructing terrorists to kill hostages if the IDF intervenes and then shift the blame to Israel—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

JBS journalist Micah Halpern offers a look at how free speech and assembly were denied to Israel supporters in Chicago, while anti-Israel groups were granted those rights, highlighting bias and the challenges of advocating for Israel today—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

JBS's own David Harris recaps and analyzes the previous year since the attacks of October 7th as we approach that solemn one-year anniversary.  He takes us on a walk through history, so that we will not forget what a painful yet uplifting year it has been.