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What Matters Now

The Times of Israel
Hamas
Gaza
Israel
Israel-Hamas War
Self-Defense
Hostages
Middle East Conflict
UNRWA
IDF
Wartime Diaries
Palestinian Civilian Deaths
Talmud
Jewish Ethics
Military Ethics
October 7th
Gaza Strip
Burials In Jewish Law
Sahar Vardi
Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Jon Polin

A weekly exploration of one key issue shaping Israel and the Jewish World right now.

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Jessica Steinberg speaking with Orna and Ronen Neutra, parents of Omer Neutra, a tank platoon commander who was killed on Octo... more

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with author and public intellectual Micah Goodman.

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with The Times of Israel's senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur, marking two years since the October 7... more

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Jessica Steinberg speaking with Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

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Deborah Conway
A well-known recording and performing musician with over 40 years of experience and contributor to the anthology Ruptured.
Episode: What Matters Now to Deborah Conway & Tamar Paluch: Australia is rife with antisemitism
Tamar Paluch
An occupational therapist, activist, and editor of the anthology Ruptured, addressing antisemitism through the lens of Jewish women.
Episode: What Matters Now to Deborah Conway & Tamar Paluch: Australia is rife with antisemitism
Menachem Rosensaft
Adjunct Professor of Law and Lecturer in Law
Cornell Law School and Columbia Law School
Episode: What Matters Now to legal expert Menachem Rosensaft: Israel is not committing genocide
Dennis Ross
Ambassador, diplomat, and author
Episode: What Matters Now to Dennis Ross: There is a deal to be made to end the Gaza war
Daniel Taub
Israeli diplomat, international lawyer, author, and screenwriter
Episode: What Matters Now to Daniel Taub: Still mourning, Israel is not ripe to talk peace - yet
Micah Goodman
Public intellectual and author
Episode: What Matters Now to Micah Goodman: Israel may soon remake the region
Rabbi Noa Sattath
Ordained reform rabbi and head of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel
Association for Civil Rights in Israel
Episode: What Matters Now to Rabbi Noa Sattath: Global LGBTQ+ support for Hamas
Elie Podeh
Hebrew University Professor and researcher
Hebrew University
Episode: What Matters Now to Prof. Elie Podeh: When the IDF disengaged from Gaza, 20 years ago
Elana Kaminka
Bereaved mother and peace activist
Episode: Bereaved mother Elana Kaminka: End the Gaza 'forever war'

Host

Amanda Borschel-Dan
Deputy Editor and Host.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 571 ratings
  • Lifeline

    Amanda Borschel-Dan, Lazar B, David H, et al are top of the line podcast journalists and a lifeline to Israel in turbulent times! We tune in first thing dailyand salute their brilliance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vincentthecat
    United States5 months ago
  • A real pain

    The only thing this Jordan person (yeah I know who he is) said was: “Medjanik”. How does anyone Jewish and a Variety critic doing Jewish films not know the name of Majdanek?!

    Oh and he was certainly smitten with Guy Pierce. Why else in the middle of describing his antisemitism would he drop the “information” (twice) that he’s handsome? (I myself don’t particularly think so.)

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    nucuplmnjuyh
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ba
    10 months ago
  • Inappropriate artwork

    Depicting Israel as having annexed all Palestinian Territories, despite those being ruled as illegally occupied by the International Court of Justice.

    Also worth noticing that Israel has violated 28 resolutions of the United Nations Security Council, which are legally binding on member-nations UN. Israel also violates resolutions by he Human Rights Council, and the fourth Geneva convention.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    juhujuhujuu
    Denmarka year ago
  • Love the Show

    I found this podcast about 6 months ago and I added it to my post-Oct 7 lifeline immediately.

    Amanda is a great interviewer and I love the variety of guests and range of topics she has on the show.

    I didn’t think I’d be interested in the prayer book episode but I ended up really moved by the 3 women and the book they put together. The podcast never disappoints! Always love a Haviv episode!

    I look forward to each new episode- a bright light during these dark times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lilly21661
    United Statesa year ago

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Critics occasionally refer to perceived biases in the content, particularly concerning the depiction of Israeli actions, reflecting the polarized nature of the subject matter.
Listeners express appreciation for the informative nature and depth of the discussions, frequently noting the podcast's value in providing context to complex topics.
Many highlight the engaging interview style of Amanda Borschel-Dan, praising her ability to draw out meaningful insights from guests.

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#98
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#225
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Israel's next front is its own fractures
Q: Are you finding any glimmers of strength and hope even two years on?
Despite the pressures from Hamas and concerns over leadership, Haviv reiterates the inherent strengths of Israel's societal structures.
What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Israel's next front is its own fractures
Q: How do you feel about this number, that 61% see internal polarization as a greater danger than external enemies?
Haviv reflects on the misunderstanding of this view among those outside Israel and the re-emergence of political divides.
What Matters Now to Rachel Goldberg-Polin: A deep hope for repair and relief
Q: What are you able to be thankful or grateful for?
Rachel reflects on her gratitude for Jon, their partnership, their children, and the hope that remains despite her grief.
What Matters Now to Yossi Klein Halevi: Struggling to make moral sense of the Gaza war
Q: Why was it particularly difficult for you to write this piece?
It was difficult because I had to grapple with conflicting certainties about moral responsibility in the context of war, and the need for self-reflection as a Jewish state even while facing such dire security threats.
What Matters Now to Yossi Klein Halevi: Struggling to make moral sense of the Gaza war
Q: What was the impetus for your blog about the Gaza war?
The impetus was to engage in a moral anguished conversation about the war in Gaza and to ensure that those who love Israel also take part in the moral discourse, rather than leaving it to the critics or anti-Zionists.

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1. Deborah Conway
2. Tamar Paluch
3. Menachem Rosensaft
4. Dennis Ross
5. Daniel Taub
6. Micah Goodman
7. Rabbi Noa Sattath
8. Elie Podeh

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