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For Heaven's Sake

Shalom Hartman Institute
Israel
Hamas
Gaza
October 7th
October 7
Hostage Crisis
Shalom Hartman Institute
Hezbollah
Abraham Accords
Bereavement
Funerals
Lebanon
Sajah
Hostage Families
Israeli Soldiers
Entebbe Rescue
Israeli Society
Palestinian Authority
Israeli Government
Jewish Settlements

For Heaven’s Sake is a weekly podcast presented by Ark Media and the Shalom Hartman Institute, hosted by Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi. The podcast draws its name from the Jewish concept of machloket l’shem shemayim, “disagreeing for the sake of heaven,” which is exactly what takes place each week as Donniel and Yossi discuss the moral aspects of topics affecting Israel, world Jewry, and ... more

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Latest Episodes

Can we maintain the highest ethical standards without betraying national solidarity? 

As the war in Gaza surpasses 700 days and the High Holidays approach, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore what it means to love Israel unconditionally w... more

In a headline-grabbing speech, Benjamin Netanyahu asked Israelis to embrace life as a “super-Sparta,” cut off from a hostile world— which begs the question: who do Israelis want to be after October 7?

In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein... more

In striking Hamas leaders in Qatar, Israel is invoking a decades-old principle: enemies of the Jewish people have no sovereign immunity. In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi examine how the 1961 Eichmann Trial, which established th... more

Is pushing into Gaza City a necessary step—or a purposeless escalation that jeopardizes hostages, multiplies civilian suffering, and splinters national unity?

As Israel weighs an assault on Gaza City, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi debate th... more

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Recent Guests

Yair Lapid
Former journalist and Prime Minister, leader of the opposition in the Israeli Knesset.
Episode: Israel at War – A Conversation with Yair Lapid

Hosts

Donniel Hartman
Co-host of For Heaven's Sake from the Shalom Hartman Institute. Hartman is the President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, engaging in discussions about the moral complexities of the modern Jewish experience and Israeli society.
Yossi Klein Halevi
Co-host of For Heaven's Sake from the Shalom Hartman Institute. Halevi is a Senior Fellow at the Hartman Institute, known for his writings on Jewish identity, Israel, and interfaith dialogue.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 711 ratings
  • Famine episode

    This was a particularly moving and powerful episode. Along with Yonit Levi and Jonathan Freedman (another two Jews!), Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi always talk with compassion and great knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PipinSyd
    Australia2 months ago
  • I Love These Hits

    To the hosts: Thank you for your podcast. I find such meaning and joy listening to your heartfelt wrestling with the important issues facing Israel and the Jews. I look forward to each new episode dropping and listen by myself or with my beloved.

    May your hearts be lightened with the hope of our Creator today and always

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MJDmel
    United States2 months ago
  • Pariah state

    I am a loyal listener, and I am deeply devoted to your shows, and deeply devoted to Israel. But I really believe there is a simple answer to the question of why Israel is now regarded as a pariah state. It is because it is engaging in actions worthy of a pariah state.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NYTimesadict
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent!

    I am so moved by this podcast. Both Daniell and Yossi are so intelligent, knowledgeable and experienced in Israeli politics and history. Most of all, I love their balanced, honest discussion about what is happening in Israel. I find that many in the Jewish community here in Canada are very quick to criticize anyone who criticizes Israel’s government, as if it’s traitorous to do so. I am a lifelong Zionist, but that doesn’t mean that I like what Netanyahu and his ministers do. The situation is no... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canadian sassenach
    Canada3 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    I have followed this podcast during the lows & highs post October 7. As a non Jew, nothing but respect for Judaism and the strength of Israel

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melbourne calling
    Australia3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for its nuanced discussions and heartfelt insights into complex issues facing Israel.
Some critiques highlight a feeling of relentless negativity or a preference for more balanced participation between the hosts.
The blend of personal stories with broader societal concerns resonates with many, providing both solace and thought-provoking dialogues.

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Famine
Q: What do you think you're doing when you're creating a siege?
It sets the stage for a humanitarian crisis and we must confront the moral failures behind it.
Famine
Q: How do you understand this moment that we're in right now?
It's a complex moment filled with both practical and moral questions, reflecting a profound disconnect in understanding the humanitarian crisis.
Israel at War — Red Lines
Q: How do we prioritize?
We need to ensure the ability of Israel to defend itself while also reflecting on the moral integrity of the Jewish people.
Israel at War — Red Lines
Q: When you heard that statement and it activated such a visceral and emotional and intellectual response, what is it, Yossi?
When I hear a leading figure in Israeli politics, Yair Golan, carelessly, almost cavalierly throwing around terms that we know are going to reappear in the indictment against Israel, it hits me deeply.
Israel at War – Genocide?
Q: What do you think is going on here?
Israel's situation represents a paradox where they are seen as a superpower yet remain vulnerable. It's a complexity that both empowers and victimizes them at the same time.

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A notable weekly podcast, it features insightful discussions that explore the interplay between Jewish thought, Israel's sociopolitical climate, and the broader Jewish experience. The hosts engage passionately on current issues, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the implications of Israeli governance, and the moral dilemmas faced by societies in conflict. The conversations aim to foster understanding and compassion, often delving into themes of identity, trauma, and ethical considerations in wartime, making it a relevant platform for listeners interested in both contemporary and traditional Jewish perspectives. Notably, the hosts emphasize the importance of civil discourse and reflect on the challenges within the Jewish community and ... more

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