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The Israel Conversation episodes

  • Ep. 23 - Who Knew? Aliya Updates
    Happy Yom Aliya! This year, Aliya day falls on April 6th. Before it gets lost in the Passover hubbub, Alan and Mike decided to interview Marc Rosenberg, Director of the Pre-Aliyah Department at Nefesh B’Nefesh. With some surprising data and much food for thought, this episode is fascinating and thought provoking, no matter where you live in the world.
    Background on Yom Aliya - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yom_HaAliyah
    Background on Marc - http://www.nbn.org.il/aliyah-inspiration/nbn-behind-scenes-marc-rosenberg/
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/TheTeachersLoungePodcast/
    Contact us - http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/contact-us
    54 min
  • Ep. 22 - BBTV
    The government might collapse because of a TV channel? BDS tourists can't come in to the country? Alan and Mike talk via skype with our political expert, Yedidya Kennard, who helps us makes sense of the headlines. And he also supplies some theories about what Bibi might be thinking.
    Previous Yedidya episode - http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/podcasts/ep.-12-settlement-crisis-alert
    Previous Political Corruption Episode - http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/podcasts/ep.-17-media-meta-musings
    Let us know what you think, and suggest topics - http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/contact-us
    Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheTeachersLoungePodcast/
    53 min
  • Ep. 21 - How Quo is the Status?
    The rule is to never talk about religion or politics if you want to avoid arguments. This week, Alan and Mike decide to discuss both, but manage to stay buddies. They discuss the role that religion plays in Israeli law and politics, how that works, and some problems that it creates. And Alan sheps some nachas over a big event in his family.
    Two Wikipedia articles for further reading:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Status_quo_(Israel)
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Israel
    Our website: http://juisrael.jerusalemu.org/
    Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/TheTeachersLoungePodcast/
    38 min
  • Ep. 20 - Elor, Bibi, Donald & Nikki
    What's the buzz here in Israel lately? Alan and Mike discuss the issues that everybody here is talking about. First they discuss the sentencing of Elor Azaria, then move over to the Prime Minister's visit to the White House and Nikki Haley's press conference at the UN. And they even included sound bites! (probably because they miss Ze'ev and Benji so much)
    Relevant links:
    Azaria Sentencing: http://tinyurl.com/jbxled9
    PM & POTUS press conference: http://tinyurl.com/ztbzcp6
    Nikki Haley press conference: http://tinyurl.com/gnbayz8
    and if you're an old fogey and want to hear precedent for a US ambassador setting the UN straight, watch the honorable Daniel Patrick Moynahan in 1975: http://tinyurl.com/hf9yb3v
    Keep in touch with us and send us suggestions, comments and questions on our website: juisrael.jerusalemu.org
    44 min
  • Ep. 19 - Two States or what?
    Does a new American administration mean a middle east reboot? Alan, Mike and Benji discuss the two state solution idea. They define it, review its history, and explain why we are stuck in the current status quo. Then, based on a recent op-ed in the New York Times, they discuss alternative ideas. Let us know what you think, and what topics you'd like us to cover.
    Times article: http://tinyurl.com/zrwx8fj
    Blog post: http://tinyurl.com/j8dqsts
    Website: juisrael.jerusalemu.org
    FB group: https://www.facebook.com/TheTeachersLoungePodcast
    50 min
  • Ep. 18 - Occupied? Disputed? Confusing!

    Listener Shifra (Harova '16) asked us to explain the legal arguments over Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria, and Jewish settlements there. After some devil's advocacy and arguing, Alan, Mike and Benji get to the bottom of things. They talk about why things are so darn complicated, leaving plenty of loose ends for your question, comments or ideas. We always love doing episodes based on listener feedback!

    Remember to find other episodes on iTunes, Stitcher or however you get podcasts. You can also find and contact us on our website, and read our blog there too.

    And for folks who aren't students of our course, you can follow our Facebook group created by my friend Noam. Thanks, dude!

    50 min
  • Ep. 17 - Media Meta-Musings

    Why does there appear to be so much corruption throughout Israeli bureaucracy? Is it worse here than other countries? Is the media giving us a realistic picture of the world? Are english and hebrew readers getting the same stories? Alan, Mike and Ze'ev don't see eye to eye on on all of these issues. But they try to find points of agreement on how to react to stories like the Netanyahu scandal.

    Let us know what you think! You can always contact us and find more contact on our website: juisrael.jerusalemu.org.

    42 min
  • Ep. 16 - MTVA Speaks Out!

    It's a special extra long episode, and wait till you hear why! A group of MTVA alumna come for a visit with their teacher, Alan. The bring us their questions, observations and insights from a completed semester on various college campuses. This was the first time that Mike met any of this group, and he was really impressed with their intelligence, and wisdom beyond their years.

    This episode is a MUST for anyone who wants a clearer picture of life on campus. We look past the "crisis" and into opportunities for articulating self definition.

    Many thanks to MTVA for facilitating this enlightening conversation.

    Remember to find more material and contact us on our website: juisrael.jerusalemu.org.

    58 min
  • Ep. 15 - Really?! Again?!

    Instead of doing a straight up Chanuka episode as they planned, Alan and Mike once again respond to events of the day. Until they've had it and switch topics. They turn against Hasbara and then discuss story vs. history in the Chanuka narrative. Enjoy!

    Don't forget to keep in touch with us on our website at juisrael.jerusalemu.org

    37 min
  • Ep. 14 - New Year's Resolution?

    Benji, Alan and Mike are way too worked up to wait for a regular Thursday posting!

    So here is an early episode dealing with the new UN Security Council resolution condemning Jews dwelling in the West bank, and the Obama administration's abstention.

    They analyze it from the American and Israeli perspectives, and sparks fly when they get into an argument. If you don't like arguments, then this may not be a good episode to start with. But we think it makes things more fun! It ran a bit longer than usual, but we think its worth it.

    Keep the comments coming on Facebook or e-mail! We'll be getting to your requests ASAP. Find us at juisrael.jerusalemu.org

    51 min

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Welcome to The Israel Conversation by the Masa Leadership and Impact Center, the content engine behind Masa Israel Journey. We bring contemporary, challenging, and compelling Israel issues to light in ways that help us stay connected with what’s really going on, on the ground.