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The war with Hamas has now come at a devastating cost. Hunger is penetrating Gaza, and Israelis are now witnessing the humanitarian disaster unfolding on their border, which their government—and the world—have so far failed to properly address.In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi ask, how did it get to this point? Where—between Israel, Hamas, and the international community—does responsibility for this famine lie, and how can Israel do teshuva for its role?Recommended reading from this episode:Omer Bartov's NYT Op-Ed "I'm a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It."Bret Stephens NYT Op-Ed: "No, Israel Is Not Committing Genocide in Gaza"Ross Douthat’s NYT Op-Ed: “How Israel’s War Became Unjust”Toba Hellerstein's article in Sapir: "Actually, Feelings Don't Care About Your Facts"Watch the video version of our podcast on our YouTube channel. Past episodes of this show, and other podcasts from Ark Media can be found at arkmedia.org.For more ideas from the Shalom Hartman Institute, visit shalomhartman.org, or JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST.Sponsor an upcoming episode of For Heaven’s Sake. Click here to learn more.

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This Off the Record segment was filmed in the lead-up to Tisha B’Av — and it gets real. But this is only part of the conversation. To hear the rest, become a Meaningful Minute Plus member. 🎬 Sign up at MMplus.org to unlock the full episode, plus our new documentary Homeless, behind-the-scenes clips, livestream replays, and more exclusive content.

Off the Record: A 9th of Av Conversation With R' Ari Bensoussan

In this special Stories of Hope episode, Tziporah Grodko sits down with a fellow single woman for a raw, honest conversation about waiting, mourning, and holding on to faith when life doesn’t go as planned.But this is just the beginning.The full, unfiltered episode — along with exclusive Stories of Hope content and livestreams — is available only for PLUS members.🎧 Watch the full episode now at:👉 www.SOH.plus

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This month at Mosaic, we hosted a very important set of conversations, spurred on by a very important essay: “The Enchantment of the Arab Mind,” by the Egyptian-American writer Hussein Aboubakr Mansour. Mansour traces the roots of jihadism to European, and especially German, philosophy, transmitted through 20th-century Arab radicalism. Earlier this week, we broadcast a conversation about the essay with Hussein and two eminent professors: Bernard Haykel from Princeton University and Ze’ev Maghen from Bar-Ilan University. The discussion was at times contentious in the best, and most illuminating, of ways. For anyone interested in intellectual history and the history of the Middle East, this is one of the most fascinating conversations we’ve ever convened.    Musical selections in this podcast are drawn from the Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, op. 31a, composed by Paul Ben-Haim and performed by the ARC Ensemble.   

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Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:Jonah@JonahPlatt.comTo contact us &amp; all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishWhat’s it like to be a gay Lebanese Christian — and proudly Zionist?In this powerful episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: 30 Minute Mensches, Jonah sits down with international Jonathan Elkhoury, a proud Israeli citizen who is challenging false media narratives and misconceptions about Israel one campus conversation at a time. Born in Lebanon to a father who fought alongside the IDF during Israel’s 1982 intervention in the Lebanese civil war, Jonathan fled Hezbollah rule and found refuge in Israel at age 9. He shares the harrowing story of his family’s escape, his emotional reunion with his father, and how Israel not only gave him safety, but also the freedom to live openly as a gay man — the only Middle Eastern country where that’s possible.Jonathan also speaks out about:🏳️‍🌈 Israel’s track record on LGBTQ rights — and the lie of “pinkwashing”🎓 How he confronts anti-Israel misinformation on college campuses — even after being spat on, kicked, and targeted for his views🧱 How he combats "Israeli Apartheid Week" with the truth of his lived experiences👤 What it means to be a “minority within a minority within a minority” — and why he still stands with Israel📺 Why mainstream media — including the BBC — continues to fail on the Middle East🔥 The real reasons Israel went into Lebanon in 1982 — and the Palestinian terrorism that sparked a civil warJonathan’s story is a living example of intersectionality — and how true human rights work means defending people, not slogans. He is the voice anti-Israel activists try to silence. Don’t miss hearing him on this week’s can’t miss episode.Host &amp; Production TeamHost: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sasha Nelson; Content Director: Alexandra Fugère; Associate Producer: Emma Webb); Editor: Post Relativity &amp; Mike O’ Brien; Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild; Graphic Designer: Noah BellFollow Jonathan on:IG: @jon_elkX: @Jonathan_ElkMENTIONED IN EPISODE:Jonah &amp; Jonathan’s trip with Sharaka for March of the LivingJonathan Elkhoury on Defying StereotypesBackgrounder on the 1982 Lebanon WarLebanese Civil WarAnti-Israel “Apartheid Week”Israel’s withdrawal from Southern Lebanon (2000)Israel’s LGBT Rights TimelineHow Immigrants Boosted LGBTQ Rights in IsraelLebanese Christians under the French MandateTimeline: The Rise, Spread, and Fall of ISISIsraeli Christians Recruitment ForumIsrael’s Population DiversityIsrael defends Druze in SyriaHassan Nasrallah Killed in Israeli AirstrikeJonathan’s Post 10/7 Tweet

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Special Tisha B'av episode: A recording of a live lecture delivered in May 2025 at the Shappell's Darche Noam Yeshiva in Yerushalayim, on the topic of the first Nazi death camp at Chelmno, near Lodz, Poland. The story of the daring escape attempts from this extermination site, and the escapees efforts at spreading the word to their brethren in nearby ghettos in order to sound the alarm regarding the Nazi implementation of the Final Solution. 
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This week, Part 2 of our Suez Crisis trilogy dives into the explosive events of 1956: Nasser nationalizes the Suez Canal, enraging Britain and France. Behind closed doors, the three powers—Israel, Britain, and France—draft a secret plan to launch a war on Egypt. From daring Israeli paratrooper raids in the Sinai to the storming of Sharm el-Sheikh, this episode unpacks the bold, complex, and controversial campaign that reshaped the region. Featuring secret diplomacy, battlefield drama, and the high-stakes politics of empire, "Combustion" is a story you won’t forget.



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01:50 The Remarkable Life of Riza Indic-Kaufman
04:34 Survival Stories from Auschwitz
11:14 Life in Auschwitz: A Personal Account
19:36 The Impact of Loss and Resilience
25:50 The Role of Liberators: Rabbi Herschel Schachter
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40:53 Rebuilding Lives After Liberation
51:53 The Journey to Switzerland and New Beginnings
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#170: Holocaust Shadows IV - Survivors, Liberators & Rescuers

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Hadas Hershkovitz, whose husband, Yossi, was killed while serving on reserve duty in Gaza in 2023—about the Jewish People's loss of this beloved spouse, father, high-school principal, and soldier.In the second year of the war, we’re grappling not only with the depth of our losses, but with how to make meaning of them as we continue to live in their aftermath. In this episode, we discuss:How has the loss of Hadas’s husband sparked a renewed urgency in her dedication to uplifting the Jewish People?How do we confront the anger and blame we may feel toward others in the wake of collective tragedy?How can we cultivate the positive thoughts and spiritual clarity needed to uphold our moral responsibilities in difficult times?Tune in for a heartfelt conversation on what it means to transform Torah into a living song sung by the Jewish People.Interview begins at 30:30References:Psalms 23Hasidic Tales of the Holocaust by Yaffa EliachSeinfeld: “The Bottle Deposit”“יש כאן יותר מזה" by Hanan Ben Ari Deuteronomy 31 Arukh HaShulchan by Yechiel Michel EpsteinFor more 18Forty:NEWSLETTER: 18forty.org/joinCALL: (212) 582-1840EMAIL: info@18forty.orgWEBSITE: 18forty.orgIG: @18fortyX: @18_fortyWhatsApp: join hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

Hadas Hershkovitz: On Loss: A Husband, Father, Soldier [Loss 3/3]

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss (1) Hunger in Gaza, and (2) French, English and Canadian plans to recognize the state of Palestine in September. Plus, Tisha B’Av in the Land of Israel, lifeguards in Tel Aviv, and lamentations you can make out to. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Beinart and Stewart: Covering the whole gamut from smug to ugh.

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What does Chabad have to offer a fractured world in 2025? Mijal Bitton and and Noam Weissman are joined by renowned Chabad scholar and speaker Rabbi YY Jacobson to explore the enduring power of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s legacy. Together, they unpack Chabad’s worldview, its nuanced relationship with Zionism, and its bold answer to antisemitism. Rabbi Jacobson shares how every Jew—religious or secular—can become an agent of healing, love, and redemptive consciousness.



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Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg discuss the inherent potential, along with the limitations, of the Jewish holiday of Tisha B’av (the 9th of Av) — understood by many to be the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. What does it mean to mourn a past pain in the present? In this week’s episode, Dan and Lex consider the meanings of grief and reflection as the month of Av progresses and we move towards the month of introspection, Elul.

Tisha B’av punctuates the end of the Jewish calendar with a bright, momentary grief. Soon after comes the month of Elul, often thought of as the on-ramp to the contemplations and reflections asked of us during the High Holiday period. Interested in thinking about how to reframe and reinvigorate your meditations on the cycles of grief and change? Sign up for Elul Unbound 2025 at www.judaismunbound.com/elul to receive biweekly wisdom and introspective prompts to guide you through the late summer days.

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Jess Goldberg: The Fight to Keep My Son Alive..and Finding the Strength to Let Go

We speak of 'Holocaust Survivors' without understanding what they survived, without knowing the trauma and guilt they carried. 
A young 16-year-old girl was taken through the cruelty of Auschwitz - and asked by Mengele to decide the fate of her own mother. 



How did she find the strength of mind? How did she become a beacon to others, learn to redefine freedom and turn her wounds into a source of hope? 


And how should Tisha B'Av redefine our understanding of exile? 



 
Chapters:
00:00 The Journey Begins: A Survivor's Tale
19:04 Reunion and Resilience: Finding Family After the War
24:55 Life After Liberation: Struggles and Triumphs
28:05 Facing New Challenges: The Fight for a Future
28:10 The Decision to Leave
30:23 The Escape Plan
31:53 A New Life in America
33:20 Confronting the Past
36:55 Lessons from Auschwitz
43:08 Moving Forward from Trauma
55:00 The Power of Belief

#169: Holocaust Shadows III - Survivors

She Lost Her Son in a Terror Attack on the Brooklyn Bridge – Deborah Halberstam’s Story In this deeply emotional and powerful episode, Deborah Halberstam shares the heartbreaking story of her son Ari Halberstam, a 16-year-old yeshiva student who was murdered in a 1994 terror attack on the Brooklyn Bridge. Deborah recounts Ari’s unique upbringing, his deep connection to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and the chilling events leading up to the attack that took his life. She opens up about her personal grief, her years-long battle for justice, and how she transformed tragedy into activism—shaping counterterrorism policies and founding the Jewish Children’s Museum in Ari’s memory. This is more than a story of loss—it's a story of strength, legacy, and the unwavering spirit of a mother who refused to let her son be forgotten. Meaningful Minute Tisha Baav Documentary  “Homeless” is here. A film that will make you feel. Watch now → www.9av.plus    This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors:  ►Blooms Kosher   Bring you the best Kosher products worldwide.   https://bloomskosher.com   ______________________________________   ► PZ Deals - Download the app and never pay full price again!   https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp   _______________________________________   Fasting can be tough — headaches, nausea, and fatigue can drain your energy. That’s why so many rely on FastAid by Kollel Toronto, a slow-release capsule you take before the fast so it helps when you need it most.   ► FastAid - Feel the difference this Tisha B’Av  Created under the guidance of Rav Shlomo Miller and Rav Yaakov Hirschman, FastAid comes in versions with caffeine, Tylenol, Advil, or electrolytes. It’s halachically approved, easy to take, and just $12 a pack.   Available at most kosher supermarkets, Judaica stores, pharmacies, mikva geshefts, and online at https://www.Kollel.com.   Support Torah learning and make fasting easier — take FastAid and feel the difference.   _______________________________________  ► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka    https://pushka.cc/meaningful    _______________________________________   ► Toveedo   Visit- https://toveedo.com/   Use Promo Code MM10 for 10% off! _______________________________________   ► Magen Fund Adopt an IDF soldier for $180 and support our chayalim with essential daily and spiritual items.   https://israelmagenfund.org/kits/    _______________________________________   ► Lalechet     We're a team of kosher travel experts, here to carry you off to your dream destination swiftly, safely, and seamlessly in an experience you will forever cherish.    https://www.lalechet.com ___________________________________________   ►Rothenberg Law Firm   Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years!   Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation   https://shorturl.at/JFKHH   ____________________________________    ► NRS Pay - Honest, clean credit card processing.   https://nrspay.com   _________________________________________   ► Town Appliance - Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp     https://www.townappliance.com     https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp  ______________________________________  ► Meaningful Minute Plus  Meaningful Minute is releasing its first-ever feature film: Homeless — a powerful story about exile, identity, and return.   https://plus.meaningfulminute.org/    ______________________________________   ► Faith It Till You Make It  Join Rabbi Ari Bensoussan’s course on Bitachon sponsored by Censible Marketing!  Your guide to keeping your faith in today's complicated world!  www.Meaningfulminute.org/censible     ____________________________________________________   ► Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     https://apple.co/2WALuE2    https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO  Or wherever Podcasts are available!    Editor: Sruly Saftlas   