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 | 186 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsJudaismReligion & Spirituality |
Around the world, Israelis are being harassed, attacked, and condemned for their country’s actions in Gaza, with even Israel’s staunchest allies beginning to reject claims of self-defense.
This week, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi unpack wh... more
Since his inauguration, Donald Trump has inserted himself into the core of Israeli politics. He now wants an imminent end to the Gaza war, and Netanyahu seems ready to capitulate, even at risk to his coalition.
This week, Donniel Hartman and Yossi K... more
The U.S. strikes Iran’s Fordo facility. Trump announces a ceasefire. Netanyahu and Khamenei both claim victory. But beneath all the bluster, it remains unclear if Israel’s 12-day campaign succeeded in neutralizing a nuclear threat.
This week Donniel... more
How many times in Israel’s short and fraught history have we marked the start of a new era, and how does this affect the Israeli psyche over time? In this special episode of For Heaven’s Sake following America’s monumental entry into the war with Ira... more
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A fascinating listen and felt very connected to almost everything expressed in this podcast
I start listening to this podcast hoping to hear Yossi’s takes on things, which I always find intelligent, subtle and sincere. But I often have to stop because of Donniel’s relentless sanctimoniousness and hot air taking all the space. Yossi get your own podcast 🙏🏼!
Hi, I so love your discussions. Thank you.
I could feel the anguish re the mess of the situation Israel finds itself in. I hope some peace comes soon.
It may have been prophetic that you are indeed a people who must dwell alone, in whatever sense that may mean. So don’t put your trust in other leaders of countries or their fickle friendships. Only trust in God your redeemer and saviour. I hate war and destruction however, it was also ‘friendly’ nations, who criticise now, that funded (knowingly... more
For the past year I’ve listened to and recommended For Heaven’s Sake to other Jewish Americans who, like me, have complicated feelings about the events that have unfolded since October 7. The thoughtful weekly conversations help illuminate an Israeli and Jewish perspective on the war for Jews in the diaspora. How do you fight a just war justly? Not like this, I fear. And while Israel is becoming increasingly isolated, American Jews are also feeling the fallout from this unrelenting war. Thank y... more
The hosts begin with the presumption that Bibi is evil. Then they always seek to find how his motives are always wrong. They are as bad as the Jews who think all problems are because of a conspiracy against Bibi. Or they are almost as wrong as those who believe that Israel is entitled to all the land mentioned in the Bible and that no non-Jews should be allowed to live there.
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Exploring the moral complexities of contemporary issues affecting Israel, world Jewry, and the future of Zionism is at the core of this weekly offering. The hosts, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, engage in nuanced discussions that often reflect on historical and current events, particularly focusing on the ongoing conflict in Israel and the implications of politics on Jewish identity. Their dialogues emphasize the significance of 'machloket l’shem shemayim'—disagreeing for the sake of heaven—inviting diverse perspectives while fostering respectful debate about challenging topics such as antisemitism, military strategy, and the emotional landscape of Jews globally.
Listeners can expect an intellectually rigorous examination of emoti... more
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