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Back Soon! Aug 01, 2022

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Are you missing TFJ in your feed? It has been an incredible season full of history, stories, character secrets and more! We are now on a summer hiatus while we ready ourselves for more. We will be back in mid-October with a THIRD season of Teller from Jerusalem with more of the fine programming you have come to expect - and you can find it wherever you listen! In the meantime do not forget to review the past episodes, our interviews with experts in their fields, our character episodes on personal development and of course, the story of the birth of the tiny but mighty modern State of Israel. Back Soon - TFJ

Criticism III: When and If Jul 13, 2022

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TFJ Season 2: Episode 9

Character Workshop

Criticizing constructively is an act of friendship and concern. You can help someone, especially if you catch the problem early on before it becomes too ingrained in the conduct of the offender to alter their behavior. But if a relationship does not exist, the critique will be rejected and resented. Several experts will be sharing their advice how to best go about offering feedback including five points from TFJ's friend, Charlie Harary.

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Israel's Situation on the Eve of Independence is Precarious Jun 29, 2022

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TFJ: The Birth of Israel

Series 2 Episode 9

There was no secure area in the section of the land allocated to the Jews where the Israelis had a geographic and demographic advantage. The embargo of weapons to Palestine made it difficult for the Haganah to arm its troops while the Arab armies had resources in Syria, Jordan and Egypt. Because of the fragility of the situation, and fear that the United States and other countries would not recognize the new Jewish state, Ben Gurion made a gutsy decision.

It was time for the Jews to go on the offensive and start capturing Arab towns, and mixed neighborhoods. This would be the first time that the Haganah operated not in a non-defensive capacity.

The Arabs managed to cut off Jerusalem from other Jewish areas leaving the city's 100,000 Jewish residents stranded in a chokehold. It was time to risk everything to liberate the city and at that crucial moment arms arrived for the Jewish fighters.

Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker

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Truman's Old Friend and Former Partner, saves the Day Jun 15, 2022

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TFJ: The Birth of Israel

Series 2: Episode 8

It is unlikely that had FDR been the president that he would have recognized Israel. Truman was the first to recognize the Jewish State 11 minutes after her independence had been declared. There are two primary reasons as to why Truman contradicted his State department on this thorny issue, but there is no dispute that were it not for quick-witted and loyal Eddie Jacobson, it would not have happened.

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How, And How Not, to Criticize. Jun 01, 2022

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TFJ: Season 2: Episode 7: Character Workshop

Comparing to others and dealing with the past are no nos. Harsh words cannot be retracted, and even if the offender is forgiven, the offended party will not forget what was said. When you offer an explanation with criticism, it is often not viewed as an attack.

Learn how to use the "Power of the Preface" which enables one to say nearly anything and receive a positive response, if it is framed correctly.

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The State Department was Compelling Truman not to Recognize Israel, Someone Needed to get to the President. May 18, 2022

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TFJ: The Birth of Israel

Series 2: Episode 6

The Relief Column sent to the Etzion Block were buried in a hasty, shallow grave. When Israel liberated the Etzion area in the Six Day War the remains were brought to Jerusalem and miraculously identified.

As the first stage of the War of Independence was not going well for Israel, there was fear that the United States would renege on its commitment to recognize the Jewish state upon the British withdrawal in May 1948. Harry Truman was not interested in listening to anyone regarding the Palestine question, until his old friend Eddie Jacobson opened up the door for Chaim Weizmann to speak with the president.

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The UN Confirms Statehood, Preparations for War Begin May 04, 2022

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TFJ: The Birth of Israel

Series 2 Episode 5

The Partition Plan which would have enabled the creation of a Jewish State was not looking promising. The American State Department was adamantly opposed, dampening President Truman's support. The Soviet's were in favor of partition, which presented a rare opportunity as with the Soviets came their satellite countries. It would take Dr. Chaim Weizmann with all of his wisdom and charm to convince President Truman to vote for partition and put the United States' weight behind it.

After the motion for Jewish statehood passed in the UN, there was rejoicing in Israel and in Jewish communities throughout the world. The Arab reaction was a wave of lethal violence. The Yishuv began making hasty preparations for war. The Etzion Block in the Hebron hills south of Jerusalem was besieged by Arab guerrillas. A relief column of 35 of Hebrew University's brightest students never made it to their comrades and were killed and mutilated by Khader el Husseini's soldiers.

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How to Productively Criticise Apr 06, 2022

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If you care for your fellow person you will wish to correct them when they are erring. This is not just the domain of parents, but of any loving and considerate individual – yet a challenge in a society deeply entrenched in the belief of "mind your own business."

Criticism will only work if it is properly dispensed and TFJ takes a look at effective methodology.

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Palestinians Don't Negotiate Mar 23, 2022

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TFJ Series 2: Episode 3

The British convened conferences to quell the Arab revolt and seek a lasting solution between the Arabs and the Jews. But unless the Arabs received everything they demanded, they were unwilling to negotiate. This created a pattern that was still being followed over sixty years later to the frustration of President Bill Clinton. Because of Palestinian violence and fear that Arab dissatisfaction would have detrimental consequences upon the British empire, the British implemented a policy of appeasement with the Arabs resulting in the White Paper of 1939, which was a sellout of British promises, and locked Palestine's door to European Jewry who so desperately needed to escape the claws of the Nazis.

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How Did the British Cope With the Arab Revolt of 1936-39 and The Evian Conference Mar 09, 2022

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TFJ Series 2: Episode 2

The Arab revolt resulted in widespread violence across the land aimed at both Jewish and British targets. British officer and Christian Zionist, Orde Wingate trained Hagana fighters how to defend themselves. These troops assisted the British in quelling the Arab Revolt. These very same troops instructed by the British would become members of a Jewish revolt against the British less than ten years later.

As the world was shocked by the atrocities performed against the Jews featured in the news after the Anschluss in March 1938, there was pressure in Washington to make a humanitarian effort on behalf of the refugees. America announced the Evian Conference to take place in July 1938 at Lake Geneva composed of 32 countries to alleviate the refugee crises. The conference was a total farce as no country, with the exception of the Dominican Republic, was prepared to open their borders and assist the refugees. This sent a clear message to Hitler that he would do whatever he wished and the suffering of millions of humans in Europe did not interest the world.

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