The Israel Conversation

Israelis pay close attention when the IDF changes its Chief of Staff. Alan, Mike and Benji begin by sorting out Gadi Eisenkot's exit interviews, and what they mean for the state of Israel's security. Somehow, they end up defining what they stand for as educators and Zionists. Maybe because it's a Benji episode? If you want to know what's behind this past week's headlines, you'll want to hear this episode. And if you want to understand what we do in our day jobs, what we believe in and stand for as educators, then this episode also does a pretty good job at that. It's a fun ride! Join us!

Eisenkot articles

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JU Israel Teachers Lounge is a weekly podcast produced by Matt Lipman, and hosted by Michael Unterberg and Alan Goldman.

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What issues do young Jews face on today's college campuses? Do they face a "crisis"? How do their peers treat them? Alan and Mike sat down with a few dozen TVA students. They discuss a range of issues regarding Jewish observance and Israel support on campuses today. Join us for this insightful shmooze with these bright, thoughtful young men and women!

TVA

This episode was recorded by the amazing Ben Wallick. Ben is the best!

JU Israel Teachers Lounge is a weekly podcast produced by Matt Lipman, and hosted by Michael Unterberg and Alan Goldman.

Please subscribe, 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. Recommend us to your friends!

After acknowledging the death of Israeli author and activist Amos Oz, the guys address the big topic everyone is buzzing about here. Elections! Are you confused about why we're having them early? Who are the new and old players mixing things up in interesting ways? How does this whole coalition thing work anyway? Alan, Mike and Matt make order out of the sublime chaos that is Israeli politics, so that you can follow the news with better understanding. Join us!!!

This episode was recorded at the amazing Ben Wallick Studios. Ben is the best!

JU Israel Teachers Lounge is a weekly podcast produced by Matt Lipman, and hosted by Michael Unterberg and Alan Goldman.

Please subscribe, 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. Recommend us to your friends!

You don't get to sit down with one of your Zionist heroes every day. This week, the guys get a chance to talk to a man who helped shape the Jewish world, and take down the Soviet Union. After discussing the state of democracy in Israel and around the globe, he explains why Israel's relationship with diaspora Jews should be seen as a top priority. Don't miss this chance to hear from one of the great Jewish heroes of our time.

Wikipedia Page

This episode was recorded by the amazing Ben Wallick. Ben is the best!

JU Israel Teachers Lounge is a weekly podcast produced by Matt Lipman, and hosted by Michael Unterberg and Alan Goldman.

Please subscribe, 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. Recommend us to your friends!

Confused by the headlines this week? Frankly, reading the stories through could leave you scratching your head. Alan, Mike & Matt try to make sense out of Australia's confusing new Jerusalem policy, and the Israeli government's renewed attempt to retroactively legalise West Bank settlement outposts after the recent wave of terrorism. Want to understand what's happening? Join us!

This episode was recorded at the amazing Ben Wallick Studios. Ben is the best!

JU Israel Teachers Lounge is a weekly podcast produced by Matt Lipman, and hosted by Michael Unterberg and Alan Goldman.

Please subscribe, 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. Recommend us to your friends!

Did President Trump cross a line when speaking to the Jewish attendees at the White House Hanukah party and referred to Israel as "your country"? Rena is back to discuss feelings and accusations of dual loyalty for American Jews. Join us!

This episode was recorded at the amazing Ben Wallick Studios. Ben is the best!

JU Israel Teachers Lounge is a weekly podcast produced by Matt Lipman, and hosted by Michael Unterberg and Alan Goldman.

Please subscribe, 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.

This past week Israel has faced political and military mini-crises. Why are the police recommending indicting Bibi again? What does that mean for his government? What is going on at the Lebanese border? What is Operation Northern Shield, and what does it mean for our conflict with Hezbollah? Are these two stories linked?!

Times of Israel journalist Raoul Wootliff joins Alan, Mike and Matt to offer deep insight into the hectic and rapidly changing stories of the week. Join Us!

Raoul Wottliff at TOI

This episode was recorded at the amazing Ben Wallick Studios. Ben is the best!

JU Israel Teachers Lounge is a weekly podcast produced by Matt Lipman, and hosted by Michael Unterberg and Alan Goldman.

Please subscribe, 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.

Wow! 100 Episodes! This week we take an anti-establishment stance against the the prevailing view in the Jewish social media world. Was AirBNB's decision to stop listing Jewish homes in the West Bank antisemitic? And if Alan, Mike and Matt are in so much agreement on the issue, how did they spend so much time disagreeing? We review, analyse, and generally hash out the issue. Join us!

Why are we so excited about episode 101? We're going to interview Natan Sharansky! Stay tuned!

This episode was recorded at the amazing Ben Wallick Studios. Ben is the best!

JU Israel Teachers Lounge is a weekly podcast produced by Matt Lipman, and hosted by Michael Unterberg and Alan Goldman.

Please subscribe, 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.

How should Israel balance the Jewish and democratic nature of the state? This question has troubled Zionists since the modern state began, and resolving the difficulty remains elusive. Alan, Mike and Matt interview Tani Frank, a lobbyist with the Ne’emanei Torah Va’Avodah organisation, who pushes for to meaningful improvements to the status quo. The guys play devil's advocate in different directions, and the conversation explores these thorny issues. Join us!

The Gavison-Medan Covenant

Ne’emanei Torah Va’Avodah's Facebook Page

This episode was recorded at the amazing Ben Wallick Studios. Ben is the best!

JU Israel Teachers Lounge is a weekly podcast produced by Matt Lipman, and hosted by Michael Unterberg and Alan Goldman.

Please subscribe, 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.

Alan, Mike and Matt juggle all that's going on this week, and try to give it context and perspective. What made this week's rocket attacks from Gaza unusual? Why were Gazans walking around with suitcases full of money? How long will the current Israeli government hold together? How many jobs does Bibi have? We call our podcast the Teachers Lounge because you hear us in real time making sense of Israel's story. This week, join us as we go with the flow of a difficult and eventful week.

This episode was recorded at the amazing Ben Wallick Studios. Ben is the best!

JU Israel Teachers Lounge is a weekly podcast produced by Matt Lipman, and hosted by Michael Unterberg and Alan Goldman.

Please subscribe, 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.