The Promised Podcast - The "Apocalypse Soon?" Edition

The "Apocalypse Soon?" Edition

07/16/15 • 60 min

Don, Noah, and special guest Miriam Herschlag discuss three topics of incomparable importance, and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.

Apocalypse Soon?

Since every other sentient being is discussing it today, we thought we'd join in: What does the Iran deal mean for Israel, its people, its politicians, its Prime Minister, and its relations with America? Is it time to start digging fallout shelters?

And here come the rabbis!

We discuss the recent, rollicking resurgence of the rabbis of the Knesset, who are trying to reverse liberalizing legislation on a whole host of issues. Is this a religious putsch by a junta of rabbis, or merely a reversion to the status quo?

An ode to hypocrisy

Mizrahi poet Roy Hasan has won the Bernstein Prize. We examine his recent poem that calls out Ashkenazim for hypocrisy, hegemony, and all-around ass-hole-itude. What should we, the Ashkenazi assholes, learn from these slings and arrows?

Today's playlist features the Youtube sensations of the summer:Eden Ben Zaken - Malkat Ha-Shoshanim Lior Narkis - Reichot Shel Alcohol Peer Tasi - Mashkeh Yakar Dudu Aharon and Sharif - Ha-Kol Koreh Be Tel Aviv

Don, Noah, and special guest Miriam Herschlag discuss three topics of incomparable importance, and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.

Apocalypse Soon?

And here come the rabbis!

An ode to hypocrisy

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"The Peace Movement Stirs?" Edition

Don, Noah, and special guest Ilene Prusher discuss three topics of incomparable importance, and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.

Gas-holes!

We discuss the deal that gives the rights to the country’s natural gas windfall to American and Israeli corporate consortia, leading many to argue that PM Netanyahu, like Esau in the Bible, just sold off our birthright for a mess of pottage.

The peace movement stirs?

As we mark the one year anniversary of last summer’s tragic Gaza war, hundreds of women launch a symbolic hunger strike, and other peace initiatives compete for public attention. Is Israel’s peace movement showing signs of life?

Too hip for Hebrew?

As more of Israel’s best young musicians opt to forsake Hebrew in favor of the more commercial English, we ask whether Hebrew culture is endangered among the country’s hipperati.

All Songs by the oh-so-positive acoustic rock trio with the oh-so-negative name, “Lo”:Noa Karen/Sof Hayom Biladeynu Gam Sara

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The "How Far is J Street from my Street?" Edition

Don, Noah, and special guest Ilene Prusher discuss three topics of incomparable importance, and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.

How far is J Street from my street?

We discuss J Street’s upbeat campaign in support of the Iran deal, which leaves no room for the worry and ambivalence that most Israelis feel. Is a chasm spreading between the Israeli left and the American Pro-Israeli left?

The new face of Israel's opposition?

MK and Yesh Atid party head Yair Lapid is attempting to parlay PM Netanyahu’s failure to prevent the Iran deal into his own political asset. Is this the beginning of a campaign that will lead him to the Prime Minister’s residence?

The wages of compassion

Security experts have found that six Israelis have been killed by men released as part of the deal that brought Gilad Shalit back to his family three years ago. Should this grim calculus affect future Israeli hostage negotiations?

Songs from the new EP "Esek Mishpahti" ("Family Business") that just dropped this week, by pioneering Israeli M.C. Sagol 59 (Khen Rotem) and young rapper & producer Shiroto (Tomy Rotem). In addition to the musical simpatico of the two hip hop stars, they are also father & son!Shimiot ba-avirMaspikMatzav HeirumHip Hop