
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 238 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryJudaismReligion & Spirituality | |||

What do American Jews owe Israel when their own political and moral worlds feel under threat?
In this episode, recorded live from our Beit Midrash in Jerusalem as part of Hartman’s Community Leadership Program, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi... more
Hello For Heaven’s Sake listeners. We are adjusting our publishing schedule this week, and you won’t see an episode in your feed today because we will be livestreaming our show from the Shalom Hartman Institute’s Community Leadership Program in Jerus... more
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Why is Israel’s next election being driven more by fear than hope?
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi join Dan Senor to discuss the emotional forces shaping Israel's coming election. As Israelis prepare ... more
If Israel has successfully degraded the capabilities of Hamas and Hezbollah, why do so many Israelis feel less safe today than they did a year ago?
In this episode, following a resumption of fire between Israel and Iran, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Kl... more
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The long running relationship between the hosts is part of what makes this show great. But there’s something wrong with the way Donniel dominates the conversation. I hope this power dynamic isn’t part of their friendship in real life.
Every once in a while I decide to torture myself and listen to these two spouting nonsense void of nuance and logic. If emotional arguments are your thing then this show is for you. If you want nuance, logic, and strategic arguments find something else.
I absolutely love listening to Yossi and Donniel they are knowledgeable and insightful. Listening to this podcast is a highlight of me and I look forward to every episode. Thank you for keeping me company on my journeys through the day
I appreciate the conversations. Please don’t talk over each other. It’s unpleasant for listeners. I understand you’re both passionate about the topics.
Hosts twist themselves into pretzels to back an unwarranted attack on civilians.
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A thoughtful, civically engaged discussion centered on moral questions in Israeli society, Zionism, and world Jewry. Across episodes, the hosts wrestle with leadership, legitimacy, national trauma, and the balance between security and democratic values, often weaving in religious insight and diaspora perspectives. The format tends to blend philosophical reflection with current events, producing nuanced debates that aim to model constructive disagreement for a broad Jewish and global audience. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to tackle painful topics—war, settlement issues, and identity—while offering a measured, values-driven lens that seeks common ground without sacrificing insight or candor.
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For Heaven's Sake launched 6 years ago and published 238 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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