The Lowdown

In this special episode of The Lowdown, host Hanna Veiler is joined by Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, a leading voice in family law and international women’s rights, and the founding director of the Rackman Center at Bar-Ilan University. Professor Halperin-Kaddari opens up about her work in the wake of October 7, tackling the gendered atrocities carried out by Hamas, the global denial of these crimes, and the fight for justice through the DINAH Project. She also shares her thoughts on the challenges Jewish women face around the world and offers advice for young Jewish leaders on how to advocate for truth in today’s complicated and often polarized world.

In this special episode of The Lowdown, host Hanna Veiler welcomes Amie Liebowitz, an Australian journalist working for the BBC – live from Summer U Greece. Throughout the episode, Amie tells us about her career with media outlets, dealing with intense topics like far-right politics and antisemitism as well as her path into journalism, the highs and lows, and what it means to cover crucial Jewish topics in today's world, especially post-October 7th.

In this episode of The Lowdown, host Judith Offenberg welcomes Tom Khaled Würdemann, a German academic with Syrian heritage and Middle East scholar. They delve into the historical and contemporary aspects of antisemitism in Arab countries and Arab society, examining the intricate relationships between Jewish and Muslim communities. The discussion covers the evolution of these relations, particularly post-October 7th, and the impact of misinformation on public perceptions. Tom shares insights on campus dynamics, the challenges in fostering balanced discussions, and strategies for combating antisemitism.

In our 11th episode, host Judith Offenberg welcomes Eylon Levy, the former Israeli Government Spokesperson. Recorded five months after the horrors of the October 7th Massacre, he details the nation's collective mission to overcome trauma, return hostages, and secure a future free from threats, emphasizing a unified stance against adversity. Levy also discusses the alarming international response, critiques the UN's lack of impartiality, and shares personal insights, concluding with a lighter rapid-fire segment.

In our tenth episode of The Lowdown, host Judith Offenberg is joined by Shahrzad Osterer, an Iranian-Jewish activist and journalist. Released on March 8 to celebrate International Women's Day and the relaunch of the EUJS Women's Network, Shahrzad shares her insights into the Iranian women's resistance against the Islamic Republic. She also sheds light on how this struggle is intertwined with the battle against antisemitism and the denial of sexual violence since the October 7 Massacre, offering a powerful narrative of unity and resilience.

In our ninth episode of the Lowdown, Eryn Sarkin from the #BringOurFamiliesBack campaign, interviews Ayelet Svatitzky about her family and tragic experiences since October 7th. Ayelet's brother, Nadav remains in captivity in Gaza. Her mother, Channah, was released from Gaza after 49 days in captivity after being held in the Hamas terror tunnel network. Ayelet's older brother, Roi, was tragically murdered on Oct 7th.

In this special episode of the Lowdown, hosts Judith Offenberg and Máté Zsédely-Holler address their experiences during the past few weeks since October 7th while making the traditional Ashkenazi dish of Blintzik.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Lowdown U, Lowdown’s special for Summer U 2023. Alina Bricman former President of EUJS and permanent EUJS enthusiast converses with outgoing EUJS President, Avital Grinberg. Discover Avital's journey, her proudest moments, and the story behind her decision to step down. The conversation doesn't stop there! Stay tuned as Alina introduces EUJS's Presidential Candidate for 2023-25, Emma Hallali. Get a glimpse of Emma's vision, her thoughts on issues facing young European Jews, and a fun quickfire round that reveals a little more about the person running to be the next EUJS President. Don't miss this insightful conversation, bridging the past, present, and future of EUJS leadership.

In this Breaking Exclusive episode, host Máté Zsédely-Holler speaks with Middle East Correspondent Jotam Confino, to discuss the recent developments from within Israel, as he asks "What's going on?"

Jotam gives the Lowdown on what has been happening in recent days in Israel and predicts what's going to happen next over the coming weeks and months.

In episode 7 of The Lowdown, we host Barak Ravid, a leading Israeli political commentator and author. In this podcast, episode host Emma Hallali interviews Barak on Israeli-US relations, the impact of the Abraham Accords, and recent developments in the Middle East. Tune in to hear from Barak on the complexities of international relations and to discuss his new book, published in English just last month: Trump's Peace: The Abraham Accords And The Reshaping Of The Middle East".