Knesset Corner

By Rabbi Dov Lipman

What's Knesset Corner about?

Join former member of Knesset Rabbi Dov Lipman and Scott Kahn as they discuss the latest developments in Israeli politics. For more great podcasts go to www.jewishcoffeehouse.com.

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Knesset Corner episodes:

12.24.2017
Episode 13 - Trump's Jerusalem Announcement, The UN Vote, and a Possible Indictment of Netanyahu
In this episode of Knesset Corner, Rabbi Dov Lipman tells Scott Kahn why President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital is not meaninglessly symbolic, and why the potential for violence in response to announcements like these should not deter...
11.20.2017
Episode 12 - Trump's Peace Plan, Strange Legislation, and Perhaps an Indictment?
A recent report suggests that President Trump will soon offer a peace plan that involves American recognition of a Palestinian state, which - if true - portends serious problems for Israel's current governing coalition. Along with controversial proposed legislation...
09.28.2017
Episode 11 - Terror in Har Adar, and the Supreme Court Overturns Haredi Draft Exemptions
Join Rabbi Dov Lipman and Scott Kahn as they discuss the consequences of the recent terror attack in Har Adar, where three Israelis were killed by a terrorist who had been peacefully working in that community for years. They also...
06.27.2017
Episode 10 - The Kotel Compromise "Frozen"
After initially voting for the building of a new area designated for egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall, Prime Minister Netanyahu and his government have rescinded the compromise proposal, causing a tremendous backlash among many Jews, particularly outside of Israel....
05.23.2017
Episode 9 - President Trump's Visit to Israel
As President Donald Trump visits Israel and the Palestinian Territories, supporters of Israel have been encouraged by his visit to the Kotel, and slightly dismayed by the antics of MK Oren Hazan. What does this presidential trip tell us about...
04.25.2017
Episode 8 - The Kahlon Tax Plan, and Good News from the Chareidi World
With a 5 billion NIS budget surplus, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon presented a series of tax cuts and subsidies to help Israel's middle class. Are there drawbacks? Why did he announce his plan without first informing Prime Minister Netanyahu? Rabbi...
03.09.2017
Episode 7 - New Realities Under Trump, The Left-Right Divide, and the World Baseball Classic
In the latest episode of Knesset Corner, former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman discusses Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman's comments about the new political reality (or lack thereof) under President Trump, and the obsolete terminology of "left" and "right" in Israel. He...
02.13.2017
Episode 6 - Netanyahu's Meeting with President Trump, and the Recent Chareidi Street Protests
Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu is meeting with United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington. How important is this meeting, and what policy changes should Israelis anticipate as a result? What might change in the United States-Israel relationship, and...
01.25.2017
Episode 5 - The Scandals and the Prime Minister: What Should Happen Next?
More than a whiff of scandal surrounds Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, as the police are currently investigating three different cases in which he is involved. The police and the courts must determine whether there was any illegal activity; nevertheless, former...
01.05.2017
Episode 4 - The Elor Azaria Verdict, and the Recent Knesset Polls
The news in Israel has been dominated by the recent conviction of Elor Azaria, a soldier on trial for manslaughter after he killed a terrorist who had apparently been neutralized beforehand. What does the trial say about Israeli society? What...
01.03.2017
Episode 3 - UN Resolution 2334 and John Kerry's Speech
UN Resolution 2334 condemning Israel passed on December 23, 2016; what should be our response to it? Who is responsible? And has Prime Minister Netanyahu's reaction been appropriate? Join Rabbi Dov Lipman for a discussion of the issues.
12.21.2016
Episode 2 - Accusations of Treason, and How Kosher are Private Discretionary Funds?
Rabbi Dov Lipman and Scott Kahn discuss the accusations against Knesset member Basel Ghattas of the Balad party, and the proper and inappropriate ways of dealing with potentially treasonous individuals in the Israeli government. They also talk about the budget...
12.12.2016
Knesset Corner with Rabbi Dov Lipman - Episode 1
Join former member of Knesset Rabbi Dov Lipman and Scott Kahn as they discuss the latest developments in Israeli politics. In this episode they tackle the evacution of Amona and the controversy surrounding the proposed muezzin law. For more great...

What's Knesset Corner about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Knesset Corner episodes:

Episode 13 - Trump's Jerusalem Announcement, The UN Vote, and a Possible Indictment of Netanyahu

Episode 12 - Trump's Peace Plan, Strange Legislation, and Perhaps an Indictment?

Episode 11 - Terror in Har Adar, and the Supreme Court Overturns Haredi Draft Exemptions

Episode 10 - The Kotel Compromise "Frozen"

Episode 9 - President Trump's Visit to Israel

Episode 8 - The Kahlon Tax Plan, and Good News from the Chareidi World

Episode 7 - New Realities Under Trump, The Left-Right Divide, and the World Baseball Classic

Episode 6 - Netanyahu's Meeting with President Trump, and the Recent Chareidi Street Protests

Episode 5 - The Scandals and the Prime Minister: What Should Happen Next?

Episode 4 - The Elor Azaria Verdict, and the Recent Knesset Polls

Episode 3 - UN Resolution 2334 and John Kerry's Speech

Episode 2 - Accusations of Treason, and How Kosher are Private Discretionary Funds?

Knesset Corner with Rabbi Dov Lipman - Episode 1