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Tel Aviv Review

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Israel
Zionism
Antisemitism
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Holocaust
Human Rights
Gaza
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Jewish History
Democracy
Konrad Adenauer Foundation
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Jewish Identity
Jacob Robinson Institute
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Collective Equality
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Showcasing the latest developments in the realm of academic and professional research and literature, about the Middle East and global affairs. We discuss Israeli, Arab and Palestinian society, the Jewish world, the Middle East and its conflicts, and issues of global and public affairs with scholars, writers and deep-thinkers.

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Can a country confront its past without putting its founding ideals into question?

The renowned and controversial historian of the Holocaust Omer Bartov has spent decades studying genocide, war, and the ways societies understand their own histories... more

What happens when a political philosopher stops asking, "What would the perfect society look like?" and starts asking, "How did we get here?"

Dr Raef Zreik takes a close look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of political theory—... more

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What did South African anti-apartheid activists once think about Israel and Zionism? The answer is more complicated than most seem to think.

Dr. Asher Lubotzky, research fellow at the University of Houston's Department of Political Science, takes u... more

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What does soccer have to do with Zionism? More than you might think.

Today, competitive sports feel like an obvious part of Israeli culture. But when Zionism was taking shape in the early 20th century, sports were anything but obvious. Many Zionist... more

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Recent Guests

Raef Zreik
Palestinian political-legal theorist
Van Leer Jerusalem Institute; Ono Academic College; Editor-in-Chief of Israeli Affairs
Episode: Theorizing Israel/Palestine
Asher Lubotzky
Historian and Israel Studies Scholar
University of Houston (Department of Political Science)
Episode: The Complicated History of Israel and South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Movement
Ofer Idels
Historian, fellow in Israel studies at the University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Episode: Body Politics
Jay Ruderman
Lawyer, philanthropist and activist focused on disability rights
Jay Ruderman Foundation
Episode: An Activist's Notebook
Eyal Boers
Head of film and television at the School of Communication, Ariel University
Ariel University
Episode: Beyond Anne Frank: The Jew in Dutch Cinema
Etgar Keret
Israeli writer known for short stories, film/TV work, and children's books
Author, Tel Aviv‑based writer
Episode: Losing Our Story?
Sina Azodi
Assistant Professor of Middle East Politics at George Washington University
George Washington University
Episode: Patron-Exclusive Sample: Iran and the Bomb: A Long View
Aaron Magid
American journalist specializing in the Middle East
Episode: The Arab King and the American Republic
Olga Gershenson
Professor of Jewish and Near East Studies and Film Studies
University of Massachusetts
Episode: A Nightmare on Herzl Street

Hosts

Gilad Halpern
Host with long‑standing involvement in the series; appears in multiple episodes; affiliated with Tel Aviv Review.
Gideon Halpern
Guest/host with multiple spellings in sources; merged as a single long‑running participant.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 296 ratings
  • Highly relevant

    As I tried to understand more about my personal history (my mom was Israeli, I am a Zionist Jew) there were many shades that I could not pick up without having done a PhD in the topic. Until I bumped into this podcast. These guys do a great job of picking topics of relevance, and exploring them with experts, that will shade your understanding Israel, being Jewish, and even the Palestinian Israeli conflict. I highly recommend this to anyone who cares about the Jewish people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BadUpdate1234
    United States10 months ago
  • Excellent

    I really like the interviews and the podcast in general is a great source for left leaning but good quality information and commentary for a diversified picture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NikolajSch
    Germanya year ago
  • Film makers, journalists, social scientists, artists... always fascinating. there's always an element of Israeli and/or Palestinian perspective, but so much more as well. I'm a long time fan.

    Audible
    5
    SusanJ
    United Statesa year ago
  • wide variety of fascinating scholars & others

    Film makers, journalists, social scientists, artists... always fascinating. there's always an element of Israeli and/or Palestinian perspective, but so much more as well. I'm a long time fan.

    Audible
    5
    SusanJ
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very Thought Provoking

    Just discovered this recently. I have only listened to the most recent podcast on Israeli Exceptionalism.

    Many interesting/t, houghtful observations.

    I have tried to interest others I know here in America with an interest in Israel today/now.

    Regrettably, most are persuaded that they already know enough.

    …ª

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Exasperatd
    United States2 years ago

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Losing Our Story?
Q: What is the core appeal of the short story for you, and how does it relate to your view of truth and imagination?
Keret says the short story allows exploring a parallel universe by focusing on precise, intimate details and inner truth, acting as a corrective to the fragility of grand, sweeping narratives in the age of social media.
A Nightmare on Herzl Street
Q: Why did New Israeli Horror emerge when it did?
Advances in digital filmmaking lowered costs, allowing small guerrilla crews to make films and experiment with genres that were previously difficult to fund, which, combined with exposure to global horror tropes, led to a wave of locally produced, self-conscious horror.
Early Zionism's Arabists
Q: So, when you talk about Jewish engagement with Arab Islamic Culture, what kind of Arab Islamic Culture are you talking about specifically?
The term defines the scope by focusing on the Arab ethnicity and language and their inextricable connection with Islam, while also acknowledging diversity among Muslims who are not ethnically Arab and whose languages differ.
When Everybody Is LGBT, Nobody Is
Q: How does it come to the fore in practice?
In practice, the dilution of gay identity can be seen in contemporary art and culture where the unique experiences of gay artists are overshadowed by mainstream acceptance, leading to the loss of a distinct gay cultural narrative.
When Everybody Is LGBT, Nobody Is
Q: Amir, let's start with you, because the focus of the book can be called the gay paradox of the 21st century. How would you characterize these crises and why weren't the great advances in gay rights able to address them?
While there are multiple crises affecting gay men today, overall, there is a crisis of identity and meaning, as making gay identity mainstream leads to the dilution of what being gay truly means.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tel Aviv Review

What is Tel Aviv Review about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-form interviews with scholars, writers, and practitioners explore a wide range of topics at the intersection of Israel, the Middle East, Jewish world culture, and global affairs. Episodes commonly center on history, policy, human rights, film and literature, and the changing dynamics of Israeli society and its neighbors, often featuring nuanced conversations with experts who illuminate complex issues through deep context and archival insight. Noteworthy strengths include rigorous, respectful dialogue, access to leading researchers and commentators, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics with balance and intellectual curiosity. The show tends to appeal to listeners who crave thoughtful analysis, academic rigor, and connections... more

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2. Asher Lubotzky
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