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The Tikvah Podcast

Tikvah
Israel
Hamas
Maimonides
Edgardo Mortara
Judaism
Cynthia Ozick
Papal States
Theology
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Anti-Semitism
Palestinian Predicament
Zionism
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Palestinian Authority
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The Tikvah Fund is a philanthropic foundation and ideas institution committed to supporting the intellectual, religious, and political leaders of the Jewish people and the Jewish State. Tikvah runs and invests in a wide range of initiatives in Israel, the United States, and around the world, including educational programs, publications, and fellowships. Our animating mission and guiding spirit is ... more

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From the moment of its founding, and, in truth, before its founding, the State of Israel has faced the determined opposition of the Arab world. The armies of five Arab nations invaded Israel the day after it declared independence in 1948. In 1967, af... more

On February 28, 2026, Ali Khamenei was assassinated. He was killed in a joint American and Israeli airstrike, in a bunker so deep the elevator took five minutes to reach it, at a meeting with senior advisers whose location intelligence services had t... more

At 1:15 in the morning on February 28, more than 200 Israeli Air Force jets took off from bases across the region, bound for Iran. They were soon joined by American B-2 and B-1 bombers and the full weight of U.S. air and naval power in the Middle Eas... more

On February 25th, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India became the first Indian head of government to address the Knesset. It was a moment that, years ago, would have been difficult to imagine. India and Israel established full diplomatic relat... more

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Recent Guests

Yonah Jeremy Bob
Senior military and intelligence analyst for the Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem Post
Episode: Yonah Jeremy Bob on the Mossad's Secret War on Iran
Mike Pompeo
Former CIA Director and Secretary of State
U.S. Government (State Department, CIA)
Episode: Mike Pompeo and Michael Doran on the Iran War
Bill Drexel
Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute focused on U.S.-India relations, AI, competition with China, technology, and American grand strategy
Hudson Institute
Episode: Bill Drexel on Narendra Modi's Visit to Israel
Carlos Campo
President of the Museum of the Bible
Museum of the Bible
Episode: Meir Soloveichik and Carlos Campo on Strengthening Religious Freedom in America
Russ Roberts
President of Shalem College in Jerusalem, an American immigrant to Israel
Shalem College
Episode: Russ Roberts on the Return of Ran Gvili
Aaron Rothstein
Neurologist at the University of Pennsylvania and fellow in bioethics and American democracy at the Ethics and Public Policy Center.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Aaron Rothstein on the Medical Aid in Dying Act
Josh Tolle
Writer and former Krauthammer fellow
The Tikvah Fund
Episode: Josh Tolle on the State of Hillel on Campus
RJ Snell
Christian philosopher and Director of Academic Programs at the Witherspoon Institute
Witherspoon Institute
Episode: R.J. Snell on Modern Expressions of the Marcionite Heresy
Tucker Carlson
Prominent internet personality
Episode: R.J. Snell on Modern Expressions of the Marcionite Heresy

Host

Jonathan Silver
Host known for insightful and articulate discussions that often challenge listeners to engage with complex issues impacting the Jewish community and broader society.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 927 ratings
  • Highly recommended!

    In this podcast, a well-informed and extremely articulate host conducts intelligent conversations with thoughtful guests, mostly on matters of Jewish concern. The result is informative, judicious, and stimulating to a degree far beyond that of most podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elmo Shupshlup
    United Statesa month ago
  • Addicted

    I tune in religiously to the podcast. Always learn something new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uzi Silber
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Thank you for supporting Israel

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adasdfasdf
    United States5 months ago
  • My favourite podcast

    It’s one of the most honest, intelligent and inspiring podcasts I know. Never miss an episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FolEpi
    France6 months ago
  • Informative and intellectually engaging

    The Tikvah Podcast is consistently informative and intellectually engaging. I wish your stars went to eleven so I could give you a higher rating 😉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sharona6
    United States6 months ago

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The podcast is often praised for presenting nuanced perspectives on challenging topics, fostering engagement and critical thinking.
Many listeners appreciate the focus on Jewish concerns and the connection to contemporary events.

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Yonah Jeremy Bob on the Mossad's Secret War on Iran
Q: Can you describe the 2018 nuclear archive heist and what it reveals about Mossad preparation and execution?
A female Mossad operative with an engineering background conducted meticulous surveillance, blending into Tehran's environment with a hidden camera purse to photograph security setups, enabling the broader operation with crucial layout and security details.
Yonah Jeremy Bob on the Mossad's Secret War on Iran
Q: I want to start with the claim that Israeli intelligence has achieved a degree of penetration essentially without precedent for a modern intelligence service operating against a hostile state. Can you elaborate on what this means in practice?
The practice is a synthesis of deep human networks with advanced signals intelligence and cyber capabilities, allowing ongoing, context-rich targeting and the ability to map and anticipate moves within a hostile state.
Bill Drexel on Narendra Modi's Visit to Israel
Q: What could be a concrete deliverable in the near term?
Bill Drexel hopes for significant mutual tech investment that places both countries on each other's maps, plus enhanced counter-terrorism collaboration and trilateral coordination with the United States.
Bill Drexel on Narendra Modi's Visit to Israel
Q: How do India and Israel complement each other strategically?
India brings scale and manufacturing capability, while Israel offers high-tech innovation, cyber capabilities, and defensive tech; together they could build a robust economic and security corridor, including joint tech investment and counter-terrorism cooperation.
Bill Drexel on Narendra Modi's Visit to Israel
Q: What is this visit about and why does it matter now?
The visit marks the first time a sitting Indian PM spoke at the Knesset and signals a strengthening of India-Israel ties, with Modi using the moment to frame a broader strategic partnership that spans technology, security, and regional influence.

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2. Mike Pompeo
3. Bill Drexel
4. Carlos Campo
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6. Aaron Rothstein
7. Josh Tolle
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