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The Jerusalem Dispatch

The Jerusalem Dispatch

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 A bi-weekly podcast from The Jerusalem Post, hosted by Calev Ben David and Elliot Jager, where they dive into the most important news and analysis shaping the weekend in Israel and the Middle East. Each episode, they break down the key stories, providing insights and expert commentary on politics, security, diplomacy, and more. Tune in every other Sunday for a comprehensive roundup of the events that matter.Copyright Jerusalem Post Podcasts Politics & Government
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  • Australia's Hanukah massacre, learning to find the light

    Australia's Hanukah massacre, learning to find the light
    Dec 15 2025
    In this week's episode, Elliot and Calev discuss the horrific terror attack that took place in Sydney Australia. They also cover some crucial Hanukah history, the Board of Deputies for British Jews, and Mansour Abbas.
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    51 mins
  • Bibi's pardon request rocks Israeli politics, plus Thanksgiving reflections

    Bibi's pardon request rocks Israeli politics, plus Thanksgiving reflections
    Nov 30 2025
    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon, a move that could reshape the legal and political landscape ahead of an election year.

    In this episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch, Calev Ben David and Elliot Jager break down what the request means, why it happened now, and how the White House’s involvement fits into the picture. The conversation also covers Thanksgiving, exploring why many American Israelis still mark the holiday, its themes of religious freedom and coexistence, and how those ideas resonate in today’s Israel.
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    47 mins
  • Jerusalem Day, the DC Terror Attack, and Bob Dylan at 83

    Jerusalem Day, the DC Terror Attack, and Bob Dylan at 83
    Nov 21 2025
    From May 26, 2025

    On the eve of Jerusalem Day, Elliot delivers a state-of-the-city report: a young, divided, and surprisingly poor capital where Haredi and Arab students now outnumber Zionist-curriculum pupils. The hosts react to the terror attack on a DC synagogue and the leak of US plans to strike Iran. The episode closes with a birthday tribute to Bob Dylan, exploring his Jewish journey from "Neighborhood Bully" to "Forever Young"—with insights from Dylan's childhood friend Louis Kemp, now living in Jerusalem.
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    46 mins
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