Jew Oughta Know
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
From ancient history to current events, take yourself on a journey through the story of the Jewish People, from someone who has led hundreds of Jewish young professionals on trips throughout Israel. From the beginning of creation to modern Israel, each short episode is geared to appeal both to someone looking for the Jewish 101, as well as to those looking to go a bit beyond the basic story they already know. Check out the website at https://jewoughtaknow.com/. Enjoy!
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United States
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Description:
From ancient history to current events, take yourself on a journey through the story of the Jewish People, from someone who has led hundreds of Jewish young professionals on trips throughout Israel. From the beginning of creation to modern Israel, each short episode is geared to appeal both to someone looking for the Jewish 101, as well as to those looking to go a bit beyond the basic story they already know. Check out the website at https://jewoughtaknow.com/. Enjoy!
Language:
English
Episodes
179. Israel at War, Explained: Getting to a Palestinian State, Part 3
4/28/2024
It’s not just Israel and the Palestinians who have to make changes to create a Palestinian state. The U.S., Europe, and the moderate Arab countries will need to work together to run Gaza, ensure Israel’s security, and, most importantly, defend decent civilization from the existential threat of Islamic jihadism.
Duration:00:25:11
178. Israel at War, Explained: Getting to a Palestinian State, Part 2
3/31/2024
Israel has to make changes to get to a Palestinian state, but so do the Palestinians. Violent rejectionism, delegitimization of Israel, and the right of return all perpetuate the conflict. To achieve their own state, Palestinians have to give up trying to eliminate Israel.
Duration:00:24:09
177. Israel at War, Explained: Getting to a Palestinian State, Part 1
3/24/2024
If a Palestinian state is the ultimate goal, then Israel, the Palestinians, and the international community are all going to have to do things they really don’t want to do. Today we’re looking at this from Israel’s angle, with the focus on security.
Duration:00:25:23
176. Israel at War, Explained: Eyes on Lebanon
3/3/2024
Israel has fought two wars in Lebanon — is a third one coming? Today we’re taking a brief look at the history of Israel’s involvement in Lebanon.
Duration:00:26:41
175. Israel at War, Explained: Reoccupy Gaza?
2/18/2024
Should Israel reoccupy Gaza eighteen years after leaving it? And if not, does the government have a better vision?
Duration:00:26:17
174. Israel at War Explained: What's the Deal?
2/11/2024
There are hopes for a huge deal in one fell swoop: end the war, return the hostages, make peace with Saudi Arabia, and get a Palestinian state. But is this realistic? What are the dilemmas involved?
Duration:00:26:15
173. Israel at War, Explained: The ICJ Ruling
2/4/2024
The International Court of Justice issued a ruling in Israel’s trial on charges of genocide. Was it a defeat or victory for Israel — or a little bit of both? A sign of the sober application of international law, or the hypocrisy of politicized demonization of the Jewish State?
Duration:00:22:53
172. Israel at War, Explained: Palestinian Perspectives
1/21/2024
A survey of Palestinian attitudes from December makes for bleak reading: increased popularity for Hamas, more support for armed violence, widespread belief that Hamas will still be in charge in Gaza after the war, and more. Is there any way forward?
Duration:00:22:16
171. Israel at War, Explained: Israel on Trial for Genocide
1/15/2024
South Africa has brought charges of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands. What is this case about, and what does it all mean?
Duration:00:22:47
170. Israel at War, Explained: Where We Are, Entering 2024
1/7/2024
Diving into the start of 2024: the ground war in Gaza, escalating conflict with Hezbollah, the Houthis attacking cargo ships in the Red Sea, and a return to Israeli domestic politics with a major ruling from the Supreme Court.
Duration:00:26:00
169. Israel at War, Explained: the IDF and the Laws of War
12/24/2023
The tragic killing of three Israeli hostages by the IDF raises questions about the military’s conduct during this war. Is Israel adhering to the laws of war?
Duration:00:24:42
168. Israel at War, Explained: Conversations Not Worth Having
12/17/2023
There are conversations no longer worth having because their answers have no meaningful impact. Is anti-Zionism antisemitism? Who actually hates Jews? Are Jews indigenous to Israel? Let’s stop debating these distractions.
Duration:00:22:56
167. Israel at War, Explained: The United Nations
12/10/2023
Why is the relationship between Israel and the United Nations so bad? Historical events, the makeup of the UN, and its relentless condemnations of Israel explain why Israel no longer considers the global body a neutral actor.
Duration:00:26:00
166. Israel at War, Explained: The West Bank
12/4/2023
The West Bank — what many Jews call Judea and Samaria — is another sector of this war that is boiling over with tension and violence. While Israeli forces arrest thousands of Hamas terrorists, fanatical Jewish settlers attack Palestinian civilians. What is going on and how did we get here?
Duration:00:22:37
165. Israel at War, Explained: The Hostage Deal
11/27/2023
After seven weeks of fighting, Hamas and Israel agreed to a deal to release some of the Israeli hostages, who have started returning home to great joy and relief. How can we understand this deal in context? What should we make of the role of Qatar as mediator? What does it tell us about Hamas? What are the dilemmas facing Israel going forward?
Duration:00:18:55
164. Israel at War, Explained: "Never Again"
11/16/2023
“Never Again” evokes the promise of no more genocide, as the world has learned the lessons of history and the Holocaust. But “Never Again” has a different connotation for the Jewish People — and helps us understand the decisions Israel is making in fighting this war against Hamas.
Duration:00:22:00
163. Israel at War, Explained: "From the River to the Sea"
11/10/2023
Hamas’ massacre unleashed a worldwide wave of hatred and vilification against Israel and the Jewish People, summed up in the noxious idea of “Palestine will be free from the river to the sea” — a call for the destruction of Israel. Leftist ideology, classic antisemitism, and Israel demonization all play a role in this stunning display of moral blindness.
Duration:00:25:22
162. Israel at War, Explained: The Options for Gaza
11/5/2023
Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza is underway. It is difficult, dangerous, and deadly fighting that has already claimed dozens of Israeli soldiers. The goal is to eliminate Hamas. But what about afterwards? Today we’ll look at five options for post-war Gaza.
Duration:00:22:46
161. Israel at War, Explained: The PR War
10/31/2023
In the constant struggle to keep up with what’s happening, how can we understand what we’re seeing on the news? The media ecosystem often accepts Hamas’ claims uncritically, while Israel’s are subjected to days of scrutiny and doubt. Skepticism and patience are our best tools to navigate the complexities here.
Duration:00:22:42
160. Israel at War, Explained: Iran & Hezbollah
10/24/2023
What does Iran have to do with Israel’s war against Hamas? A lot! We’re zooming out to look at Iran and it’s proxy army, Hezbollah, the terrorist group threatening to start a war along Israel’s northern border.
Duration:00:21:00