Episodes

  • Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ legacy: Inside the new Chumash with Jessica Sacks

    Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ legacy: Inside the new Chumash with Jessica Sacks
    Sep 11 2025
    What makes Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ Torah commentary so powerful, timeless, and relevant today? In this conversation, Jessica Sacks, the niece of the late British Chief Rabbi, shares her memories of growing up around Rabbi Sacks, the process of compiling 40 years of his writings, and the creation of the brand-new Chumash featuring his commentary and translation.

    Discover how Rabbi Sacks connected Jewish tradition with modern culture, why his teachings resonate across religious and secular divides, and how his words continue to inspire Jewish life after October 7.

    If you love Rabbi Sacks’ books or want to explore his teachings in a fresh way, this video is for you. His commentary invites readers to engage with Torah as a living conversation — one that is as relevant to the weekly parsha as it is to the biggest challenges facing the Jewish people today.
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    27 mins
  • André Lajst of StandWithUs Brazil on Israel advocacy and public diplomacy

    André Lajst of StandWithUs Brazil on Israel advocacy and public diplomacy
    Sep 8 2025
    Executive president André Lajst explains how StandWithUs Brazil engages Portuguese speakers worldwide on Israel, antisemitism, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He discusses education over activism, why public diplomacy matters, the risks of rising extremism, and how post October 7 narratives shape opinion in the West and Latin America.

    Topics include, Brazil’s media landscape and journalist delegations to Israel, reaching 200 million Portuguese speakers, educating policymakers, professors, and students, radicalization within Palestinian politics, the limits of military messaging alone, the need for more resources in public diplomacy, diaspora unity, and working across the political spectrum.
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    48 mins
  • Mitchell Silk’s journey from dishwasher to China trade negotiator

    Mitchell Silk’s journey from dishwasher to China trade negotiator
    Sep 4 2025
    How does a high school job at a family restaurant turn into a career negotiating billion-dollar trade deals with China?

    Former US Treasury Assistant Secretary Mitchell Silk joins to share stories from his new book A Seat at the Table. From learning Cantonese in a Florida kitchen to mastering Mandarin in Taiwan, Silk explains how chance encounters shaped his path in international finance and diplomacy.

    Silk reflects on his unique experiences, from witnessing Shenzhen transform from rice fields to skyscrapers, to navigating high-stakes trade talks during the Trump administration. He recounts his role in designing the $2.2 trillion CARES Act at the height of the pandemic. Silk's journey highlights the power of personal connections, cultural fluency, and resilience in shaping global negotiations.
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    37 mins
  • Jonathan Harounoff on Iran, Israel, and his new book "Unveiled"

    Jonathan Harounoff on Iran, Israel, and his new book "Unveiled"
    Aug 28 2025
    In this interview, Jonathan Harounoff, British-Israeli author of Persian descent and international spokesperson for Israel at the UN, delves into his new book, Unveiled.

    He reflects on his unique perspective as a Jewish Iranian, the impact of the Women, Life, Freedom movement, and the ongoing struggle for justice and recognition in both Iran and Israel.

    Harounoff also discusses his role at the Israeli Mission to the UN, the challenges of defending Israel's position on the world stage, and the need for a more balanced conversation about the region's conflicts. Don't miss this powerful conversation about geopolitics, history, and human rights.
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    27 mins
  • Shelly Atlas Serber: Exploring kosher finds at Trader Joe’s

    Shelly Atlas Serber: Exploring kosher finds at Trader Joe’s
    Aug 25 2025
    Join Joanie Margulies and Shelly Atlas Serber, creator of @KosherTraderJoes, as they discuss the best kosher products at Trader Joe’s. From cult favorite snacks to seasonal delights, Shelly shares her journey of building a community of over 75,000 kosher shoppers, tips for finding hidden gems, and how Trader Joe's continues to support the kosher community.
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    35 mins
  • Orit Adato: Prison commissioner turned bridge builder

    Orit Adato: Prison commissioner turned bridge builder
    Aug 21 2025
    Former IDF Brigadier General Orit Adato spent 25 years in the military before becoming Israel's first female prison commissioner. What she discovered there changed everything: Israel's greatest security threat wasn't external enemies, but the divisions within Israeli society itself. Now chairperson of Gesher, Adato has dedicated her post-military career to something unprecedented—bringing together religious, secular, and ultra-Orthodox Israelis who have never sat in the same room.

    In this candid conversation, Adato shares why she believes "social cohesion is our most important national security component," how the October 7th war has both deepened divisions and created new opportunities for unity, and why her organization tackles the 20% of conflicts most others avoid. A rare glimpse into the quiet work of healing a fractured society—one conversation at a time.

    For more information about Gesher's programs or to participate in their leadership initiatives, visit their website or contact their offices throughout Israel.
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    42 mins
  • Rotem Sella: Shaping Israel's political discourse through publishing

    Rotem Sella: Shaping Israel's political discourse through publishing
    Aug 18 2025
    Rotem Sella, founder of Sella Meir Publishing, shares his insights on Israel’s evolving political landscape, the role of books in shaping public discourse, and the power of non-fiction in today’s meritocratic literary ecosystem. He discusses how his publishing house is helping shape the future of Israeli society by providing a platform for new ideas and voices.

    Sella also touches on the importance of a "silent majority" seeking meaningful change and the unique challenges of publishing in a fast-paced political environment. Tune in to hear more about his journey and the impact of publishing on Israeli culture and politics.
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    37 mins
  • Jonathan Davis: Training the next generation of Jewish leaders in Israel!

    Jonathan Davis: Training the next generation of Jewish leaders in Israel!
    Aug 13 2025
    In this episode, hear how Israel is building the next generation of Jewish leaders through an innovative academic program at Reichman University in Herzliya. Jonathan Davis, Vice President for External Relations and Head of the Raphael Recanati International School, joins us to discuss overcoming challenges as Zionist students abroad to shaping the future of the Jewish community. Watch now to learn how the next generation of Jewish leaders is being trained and how they plan to make an impact globally!

    Hosted by Zvika Klein.
    Edited and produced by Maayan Alona and Shifra Jacobs.
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    26 mins