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Jewish World - A podcast by the World Jewish Congress-Israel
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Dive into the dynamic world of international Jewry as we explore the core issues facing the Jewish people today. The World Jewish Congress-Israel is proud to present its newest venture: a platform for insightful discussion and critical analysis. Join Efrat Sopher, a London-based WJC activist , as she sits with distinguished guests to tackle compelling issues on the Jewish agenda such as the struggle against antisemitism, the challenge of maintaining Jewish identity, and interfaith dialogue, as well as to celebrate Jewish lives and traditions around the world.
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Interfaith for Peace
Feb 16, 202500:43:01Tap to summarizeWe often perceive religions as the cause of conflicts. Claudio Epelman, WJC’s Commissioner for Interreligious Dialogue, shows us how they can also serve as a bridge between people, and talks about his work in the field with his old friend, Pope Francis
Transcribe →Artificial Intelligence, Human Struggles
Jul 20, 202400:35:17Tap to summarizeAI, and specifically generative artificial intelligence, took the world in a storm. Generative AI for Good is a company that uses these technologies to help solve social problems and better our and everyone’s life. Its founder, Shiran Melamdovsky Somech, talks with Dr. Efrat Sopher about using AI in fighting antisemitism and domestic violence, and discusses fake news, deepfake, biases, privacy, consent, and other moral, ethical, and practical dilemmas arising from using GAI in addressing social problems
Transcribe →Public Diplomacy: Empowering the Information Domain
Feb 1, 202400:56:39Tap to summarizeNew media channels shape public opinion on Israel, more so in times of war. Gadi Ezra, former director of the National Public Diplomacy Unit of the Prime Minister's Office, walks us through these troubled waters and explains what Diaspora Jews and others can do to help.
Transcribe →The Battle for International Justice for Israel
Jan 26, 202400:59:09Tap to summarizeThe International Court of Justice is another front in which Israel is forced to fight the "Swords of Iron" war, following genocide allegations by South Africa. Join us as we explore the world of the international juridical system with barrister Natasha Hausdorff of UK Lawyers for Israel
Transcribe →WJC Crisis Management in the Wake of October 7.
Dec 10, 202300:58:22Tap to summarizeThe horrific October 7 Hamas attack struck Israel but also affected Jewish communities around the world. In this episode, we talk with Ernest Herzog, WJC’s Executive Director of Operations. Ernest is also the organization's designated crisis manager and was charged with quickly deploying the entire organization to deal with the aftermath of the attack.
Transcribe →Jewish Pride: Reclaiming Identity and Battling Antisemitism
Nov 6, 202300:58:31Tap to summarizeExploring the complexities of Jewish identity, the impact of antisemitism, and the transformative power of our people’s pride. A conversation with author and founder of the Jewish Pride movement, Ben M. Freeman.
Transcribe →The Eco-Conscious Side of Judaism
Nov 6, 202301:09:25Tap to summarizeJoin us as we dive into the intersection of Jewish heritage and environmental consciousness. Prof. Alon Tal tells us about the Jewish values influencing Israel's climate change response, while Prof. Lior Herman discusses the sustainability of "Kosher electricity".
Transcribe →Remembering the Holocaust in the Digital Age
Nov 6, 202300:57:19Tap to summarizeWe delve into the challenges and opportunities of preserving Holocaust memory as we get farther from it, and the profound impact of the digital era on how we remember this unique event in history, with Holocaust survivor and activist Ambassador Colette Avital and media relations expert Yaniv Rosenberg.
Transcribe →Are All Jews Still Responsible for One Another?
Jun 27, 202300:25:29Tap to summarizeWe can find Jews and Jewish communities in almost every corner of the world, but is the ancient phrase Kol Yisrael Areivim Zeh Bazeh still relevant? We'll discuss its modern meaning with Heroes for Life founder Gili Cohen and WJC-ISRAEL Chairperson Hadassa Getsztain
Transcribe →Lesson for Life: Antisemitism on Campuses
May 3, 202300:40:03Tap to summarizeOne of the main challenges facing Jewish students around the world is actually an age-old problem that rears its head in every generation: Antisemitism. Today we are going to hear from Yana Naftalieva, president of the World Union of Jewish Students, about how Jewish students are targeted what we can do to help them defend themselves. We will also hear from Professor Gerald Steinberg, founding president of NGO Monitor, about the roots of this phenomenon and how the flagrant attacks on Zionism and the Jewish State on campuses are really aimed at Jews.
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