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Israeli Political Rumblings; Jersey City Attack: One Year Later Dec 11, 2020

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This week, Tal Schneider, political correspondent at the Times of Israel, joins us to unpack the latest in Israeli politics as Israel hurtles toward its fourth election in two years. Then, Rabbi David Levy, regional director of AJC New Jersey, reflects on the one-year anniversary of the attack at the JC Kosher Supermarket in Jersey City, Manya Brachear Pashman shares her thoughts on what Hanukkah means to her family, and Seffi Kogen shares a story about sufganiyot (Hanukkah jelly doughnuts). _____ Episode Lineup: [01:51] Tal Schneider [18:40] David Levy [22:41] Manya Brachear Pashman [25:36] Seffi Kogen

Intrigue in Iran and the Stories of Mizrahi Jews Dec 03, 2020

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Sima Shine, former head of the Mossad's research division and current senior researcher at Israel's Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), joins us to discuss recent developments related to Iran, including the recent death of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who headed the country's nuclear weapons program. Then, AJC Los Angeles Associate Director Saba Soomekh talks about the importance of telling the stories of Mizrahi Jews, Manya Brachear Pashman shares the story of a very important menorah, and Seffi Kogen delves into the political rumblings happening in Israel this week. _____ Episode Lineup: [1:20] Sima Shine [13:50] Saba Soomekh [17:53] Manya Brachear Pashman [21:42] Seffi Kogen _____ Show Notes: The Forgotten Jewish Refugees: Three Personal Stories – AJC Advocacy Anywhere: https://www.ajc.org/news/the-forgotten-jewish-refugees-three-personal-stories-ajc-advocacy-anywhere

Talking Racial Justice with Eric Ward and Rabbi Angela Buchdahl Nov 25, 2020

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In this special Thanksgiving throwback episode, we revisit two important conversations from this past summer. First up is Eric Ward, Executive Director of the Western States Center, who discusses his experience as a leader in the Black community committed to fighting antisemitism and how the Black and Jewish communities can work together to combat hate. Then, we hear from Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi of Manhattan's Central Synagogue and member of AJC's Board of Governors, about her experiences as a Jew of Color and the Jewish community's obligation to social justice. _____ Episode Lineup: [3:00] Eric Ward [15:36] Rabbi Angela Buchdahl _____ Show Notes: To make your year-end gift to AJC, go to AJC.org/Donate Eric Ward's Full Interview: https://www.ajc.org/news/podcast/eric-ward-on-racial-justice-a-conversation-with-benny-gantz Angela Buchdahl's Full Interview: https://www.ajc.org/news/podcast/rabbi-angela-buchdahl-on-jews-and-race-election-2020-debate Skin in the Game by Eric Ward: https://www.politicalresearch.org/2017/06/29/skin-in-the-game-how-antisemitism-animates-white-nationalism

Religion and Politics in the 2020 Election with The Atlantic's Emma Green Nov 19, 2020

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This week, The Atlantic's Emma Green joins us to discuss the intersection of religion and politics in the 2020 election. Then, AJC Atlanta Regional Director Dov Wilker weighs in on the importance of the January runoff election in his home state of Georgia. _____ Episode Lineup: [0:39] Emma Green [21:19] Shabbat Table Talk with Dov Wilker _____ Show Notes: America's Table - A Program of AJC's Community of Conscience: https://www.ajc.org/AmericasTable

Election 2020 Analysis: Bethany Mandel, Ron Kampeas Nov 13, 2020

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This week, we take a deep dive into the results of the 2020 election. First, we're joined by writer and commentator Bethany Mandel to discuss what pre-election polls got wrong and why. Then, we hear from the Jewish Telegraphic Agency's Washington Bureau Chief, Ron Kampeas, to break down the results of the congressional election and hear what the 117th Congress will look like. _____ Episode Lineup: [0:39] Bethany Mandel [9:27] Ron Kampeas [25:00] Shabbat Table Talk with Simone Rodan-Benzaquen

Election 2020: A Bipartisan Analysis and a Focus on Florida Nov 06, 2020

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This week, Ira Sheskin, a professor at the University of Miami and editor of the American Jewish Year Book, joins us to break down what we know so far about the results of the 2020 election, with a focus on the Jewish vote in Florida. Then, we hear from Senator Norm Coleman, National Chairman of the Republican Jewish Coalition, and Mark Mellman, President and CEO of the Democratic Majority for Israel, on what the outcome means for America, the Jewish community, Israel, and the world. _____ Episode Lineup: [0:36] Interview with Ira Sheskin [17:00] Norm Coleman and Mark Mellman [27:42] Shabbat Table Talk Show Notes: Decision 2020: Analyzing the Impact for the Jewish World – AJC Advocacy Anywhere Event with Senator Norm Coleman and Mark Mellman: https://www.ajc.org/news/decision-2020-analyzing-the-impact-for-the-jewish-world-ajc-advocacy-anywhere

Debra Messing; AJC's Groundbreaking State of Antisemitism in America Report Oct 29, 2020

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This week's episode features a conversation with actress and philanthropist Debra Messing about her new podcast, The Dissenters, and how her experiences with antisemitism shaped her identity. Then, in a live podcast recording with the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center in New York earlier this week, we break down the results from AJC's groundbreaking report, The State of Antisemitism in America 2020, with Avi Mayer, AJC's Managing Director of Global Communications, and Holly Huffnagle, AJC's U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism. ____ Episode Lineup: [0:37] Debra Messing [13:06] Live Recording with Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center [33:53] Shabbat Table Talk Show Notes: The Dissenters episode with Dr. Edith Eve Eger: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-edith-eva-eger-healing-survivor-on-trauma-healing/id1510623465?i=1000494818306 The Dissenters website: https://www.thedissenters.com/ AJC's State of Antisemitism in America 2020 Report: https://www.ajc.org/AntisemitismReport2020 Full Live Recording with Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center: https://www.emanuelnyc.org/streickercenter/past-events/#473232802

COVID-19 in NY's Ultra-Orthodox Community with Jacob Kornbluh; Iran Sanctions with Mark Dubowitz Oct 22, 2020

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This week we're joined by Jewish Insider National Politics Reporter Jacob Kornbluh, who has spent months reporting on the state of COVID-19 in New York's ultra-Orthodox communities. On October 7, Kornbluh, a resident of Borough Park, was attacked while reporting on anti-lockdown protests in his neighborhood. We'll hear a portion of this special live podcast recording, on why the ultra-Orthodox community has been so hard-hit by the pandemic, what is fueling the recent protests, and where the community should go from here. Then, we sit down with Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, to talk about the ramifications of this week's end to the UN arms embargo on Iran. Episode Lineup: [2:06] Jacob Kornbluh [26:21] Mark Dubowitz [39:35] Shabbat Table Talk Be sure to tune into a special live podcast recording, "The Antisemitism Gap: The Startling Results from AJC's Groundbreaking Report" on October 28 at 4:00pm EST. Click here to register: https://streicker-center.ticketleap.com/the-antisemitism-gap-the-startling-results-from-ajcs-groundbre/. Show notes: https://www.ajc.org/news/covid-19-in-new-yorks-ultra-orthodox-community-a-conversation-with-jacob-kornbluh-ajc-advocacy https://rabbisacks.org/noach-5781/ https://mitzvahproject.causevox.com/lev-rudoren?fbclid=IwAR08cJKJDvIGVQXw0SrS5wfGxF_0MClmavefGt0CC7oV-ACUqseplHqWFSg

Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial Content Oct 15, 2020

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This week, Facebook announced that it would ban Holocaust denial content from the platform. We're joined this week by Jordana Cutler, Facebook's Head of Policy for Israel and the Jewish Diaspora, to discuss this important decision and the role AJC played in making it happen. Be sure to tune into a special live podcast recording, "COVID-19 in New York's Ultra-Orthodox Community: A Conversation with Jacob Kornbluh" on October 20 at 4:00pm EST. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2SYOs2

Josh Kraft on Together Beat Hate Oct 08, 2020

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This week, we speak to Josh Kraft, a community leader, a seasoned nonprofit executive, and through his family, a six-time Super Bowl champion. He recently took the helm of the Kraft family's philanthropic efforts, and he joins us to discuss "[tbh]," or "together beat hate," an initiative of the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, an organization focused on creating replicable models for fighting antisemitism and other forms of prejudice, racism, and hate. Show notes: https://www.togetherbeathate.org/

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