For Heaven's Sake
Shalom Hartman InstituteFor 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 | 222 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsReligion & SpiritualityJudaismNews Commentary | |||
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What is the hidden cost of Israeli resilience?
In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi move beyond strategic analysis to examine how the war is reshaping daily life in Israel, why the polls haven't budged despite a popular and milita... more
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If this war with Iran is self-evident to Israelis, why does it feel so different to North American Jews?
Starting with that blunt question, in this special live episode of... more
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Why do 93% of Israelis support a war that much of the West condemns as a violation of international law?
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Why does this experience of war with Iran feel entirely new and eerily familiar in the arc of Israeli life? In this emergency episode of For Heaven’s Sake, Donniel Hartman ... more
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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.
Apple Podcasts5pepper80202
United States5 days ago - Pro war propaganda
Hosts twist themselves into pretzels to back an unwarranted attack on civilians.
Apple Podcasts1zeamaysUnited States6 days ago - Best Podcast on Israel
Balanced, fair and always insightful. Always asking the right questions and always offering all sides of the argument. Very enjoyable! Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5NeoMory
Canada6 days ago - Very good but problematic
I would give this 5 stars for the quality of the conversation and debate were it not for comments like references to Trump as charming and the like. Only an Israeli could call someone who refers to Mexicans as r*pists, makes fun of the disabled, calls white supremacists “very fine people,” and engages in antisemitic dog whistles here in the US charming.
Apple Podcasts3REL626United States3 months ago - Unnecessary fear-mongering
They need to fact-check their comments about Zohran
Apple Podcasts1Genny LilioUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #4 | United States/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #216 | United States/Religion & Spirituality |
Apple Podcasts | #5 | Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #10 |  United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #239 | Canada/Religion & Spirituality |
Apple Podcasts | #3 |  Australia/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
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This show features two long-time Jewish thinkers who wrestle with moral questions facing Israel, world Jewry, and Zionism. Topics span sovereignty, anti-Semitism, political dynamics in Israel, diaspora perspectives, and how Jewish identity intersects with policy, war, and faith. Episodes are noted for thoughtful, nuanced dialogue that weighs competing viewpoints, often challenging both political orthodoxies and simplistic narratives. The program stands out for centering civil discourse among respected scholars from the Shalom Hartman Institute and offering a bridge between academic ideas and real-world Jewish life.
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