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SAPIR is a journal exploring the future of the American Jewish community and its intersection with cultural, social, and political issues. These podcasts are recordings of Zoom webinars we have held with our contributors (season numbers correspond with issue numbers). To find out more and join our next events live, visit www.sapirjournal.org.

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In the shadow of the war in Gaza, shifting ideological fault lines and coalitions are redefining the boundaries of progressive politics nationwide. The normalization of rhetoric on the Left that questions Israel’s legitimacy has become a source of gr... more

Amid a troubling resurgence of antisemitism, Princeton scholar Robert P. George declared in his most recent SAPIR essay that “any attempt to deny or undermine God’s unique and mysterious bond with the Jewish people … is antithetical to Christianity.”... more

What does the process of conversion — joining the Jewish people— reveal about the meaning of chosenness? In his recent essay for SAPIR, Rabbi Adam Mintz writes that “we, Jews by birth and Jews by choice, are all destined for the same story.” Similarl... more

“For many of its secular pioneers,” writes former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren in his most recent SAPIR essay, “Zionism was a revolt against chosenness. It was an attempt to become a nation like every other.” Today, especially after October 7, man... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Eyal Hulata
Former National Security Advisor to Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid and a Senior Advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Did Israel and the U.S. destroy or delay Iran's nuclear program? with Eyal Hulata
Joseph Guastella
Retired Air Force Lieutenant General, former commander of US Forces Central Command in the Middle East
Episode: U.S. Perspectives on the Israel-Iran War with Lieutenant General Joseph Guastella and Dana Stroul
Dana Stroul
Director of Research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Middle East in the Defense Department
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Episode: U.S. Perspectives on the Israel-Iran War with Lieutenant General Joseph Guastella and Dana Stroul
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik
A prominent Rabbi and writer, discussing his essay on Jewish identity.
Rabbi at the Congregation Shearith Israel
Episode: S16E4: Jewish Identity vs. Identity Politics with Rabbi Meir Soloveichik
Dana W. White
Former Pentagon spokesperson and advocate for Jewish-American relations
Episode: S15E4: Dana W. White on Why HBCUs Are Key to Fighting Antisemitism
Shaul Kelner
Associate Professor of Jewish Studies and Sociology at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Episode: S15E3: “Academia’s Palestine Exception” with Shaul Kelner
Michael Oren
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, prolific writer, and historian
Former Member of Knesset
Episode: The Day After: One Year Later with Ambassador Michael Oren
Sheila Katz
CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women
National Council of Jewish Women
Episode: The Progressive Community: One Year Later with Sheila Katz
Dr. Mijal Bitton
Rosh Kehillah of the Downtown Minion in New York and a scholar in residence at the Maimonides Fund
Maimonides Fund
Episode: Jewish Peoplehood: One Year Later with Mijal Bitton

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Bret Stephens
Editor-in-Chief and a prominent figure in moderating discussions on Jewish identity and current events.
Hanan Weiss
Host of SAPIR Conversations and Director of SAPIR Institute, engaging in dialogues about community identity.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Knowledgeable and eloquent

    A delightful and stimulating conversation about the most important issues facing the Jewish community and faith.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ravgah
    United States2 months ago
  • Consistently outdoes itself

    Sapir takes on some of the most challenging questions of our time, and not just those of concern to Jews. He brings deep reflection, creative thought, and new insights into each one. Bret Stephens is a superb host, editor and participant. This one of my favorite podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BarryHU69
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I come away from this podcast feeling thoughtful and open-hearted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linden T
    United States2 months ago
  • Exceptional

    A ray of light and wisdom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BerlinListener
    Germany5 months ago
  • Excellent

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ba
    10 months ago

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S18E3: A Catholic Response to Jewish Chosenness with Professor Robert P. George
Q: What should Catholics think about the Israel-Gaza conflict?
Catholic doctrine states that it does not take a position on whether Israel should be a Jewish state or not, emphasizing the rejection of antisemitism and affirming God's unbroken covenant with the Jewish people.
S18E1: Is Israel the Chosen Nation? with Michael Oren
Q: To what extent did thinking about Jewish chosenness or Israeli chosenness begin to change after the Six-Day War in 1967?
The ambivalence about chosenness in Israeli identity was amplified by the Six-Day War, leading to debates on whether Israel could still lay claim to being chosen while viewed as an occupier.
S18E1: Is Israel the Chosen Nation? with Michael Oren
Q: Michael, take us through the thinking of those early Zionist leaders trying to get away from this idea or maybe fact of chosenness?
The early Zionist leaders were rebelling against the idea of chosenness, desiring instead that the state of Israel should be like any other nation instead of being special or chosen.
S17E3: Can the Media Keep Kosher? with Bret Stephens and Amit Segal
Q: How do you believe that technology has impacted journalism today?
Amit pointed out that technology has changed the way news is consumed, allowing anyone to share updates, decreasing the traditional authority of news broadcasters like Walter Cronkite.
S17E3: Can the Media Keep Kosher? with Bret Stephens and Amit Segal
Q: What are your thoughts on the notion of objectivity in journalism?
Amit expressed that while objectivity is an ideal, it's impossible to achieve completely. Journalists should strive for 90% objectivity and ensure balance in their coverage.

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Content focuses on the intersection of Jewish identity with current cultural, political, and social issues, providing a platform for meaningful discussions around contemporary Jewish experiences. Noteworthy topics include diverse perspectives on political activism, media ethics, and the complexities of Jewish identity within American society. Guest appearances from various experts enhance the dialogues, aiming to promote understanding and engagement within the Jewish community and beyond.

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SAPIR Conversations launched 4 years ago and published 82 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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1. Dr. Eyal Hulata
2. Joseph Guastella
3. Dana Stroul
4. Rabbi Meir Soloveichik
5. Dana W. White
6. Shaul Kelner
7. Michael Oren
8. Sheila Katz

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