JPPI Inside Analysis - Harvard University

In this episode, host and JPPI senior fellow Yaakov Katz talks with Zvika Klein, the chief editor of the Jerusalem Post about the news cycle and how it effects global perceptions on  the Israel-Hamas war. Additionally, JPPI senior fellows Prof. Gil Troy and Shmuel Rosner discuss US-Israel tensions, focusing on the relationship between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Joe Biden.

In this episode, Yaakov Katz, the host and JPPI senior fellow, engages in a conversation with Orit Sulitzeanu, the Executive Director of The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel (ARCCI), focusing on the recently released United Nations report regarding sexual abuse and genital mutilation of Israelis on October 7th, amid the Hamas attacks. The discussion also delves into the global denial of these charges with Prof. Gil Troy and Dr. Alona Hagay-Frey who join to further explore and analyze the topic.

In this episode, Yaakov Katz, a senior fellow at JPPI and the host, engages in a conversation with Yair Ettinger, an Israeli religious affairs journalist for Kan. The focus of their discussion centers around the ongoing debate on the relationship between religion and the state, particularly highlighted by the Haredi military conscription issue in the post-October 7 world. Later in the episode, Shmuel Rosner, another senior fellow at JPPI, joins the conversation to delve into JPPI's latest findings on the public opinion of US Jewry regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.

In the episode, host and JPPI senior fellow Yaakov Katz talks with JPPI senior fellows Dr. Rachel Fisch, Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal, and senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama Sarah Hurwitz to discuss Jewish-related issues on college campuses, the fight against antisemitism, and the role of education in shaping the way academics and students engage in conversations surrounding Israel.

In this episode, the host, Yaakov Katz, engages in a conversation with Canadian Rabbi Steven Wernick, who leads the Beit Tzedec synagogue. The discussion covers various aspects, including Rabbi Wernick's congregation, insights into the conservative community, and his efforts in fostering youth participation. 

Furthermore, the episode features contributions from JPPI senior fellow Dr. Nadia Beider, who sheds light on Jewish-religious affairs across the diaspora and JPPI senior fellow Gil Troy focuses on the intricate dynamics of Israel-diaspora relations. Together, they provide a comprehensive exploration of the diverse facets of the Jewish community and its interactions worldwide.

In the episode, Yaakov Katz engages in a conversation with Oded Revivi, the mayor of Efrat, addressing various aspects of the security situation in the West Bank. The discussion encompasses topics such as the recent terror attack in Maa’le Dam, security threats during Ramadan, and the government's decision to restrict entry to holy sites. Furthermore, the conversation delves into the Biden administration's executive order on settlements.

Additionally, JPPI senior fellow Shmuel Rosner and JPPI fellow Dana Fahn Luzon provide insights into the reactions of the Arab-Israeli community to the ongoing war. They also discuss the current hostage release negotiations taking place in Paris.

In this episode, host and JPPI senior fellow Yaakov Katz is joined by Jonathan Schanzer from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) to discuss the history of Hamas, from its hostile takeover of Gaza to the current war. The two also discuss whether Israel's war efforts have been successful and the challenges of creating a day-after strategy in the middle of the war. Additionally, JPPI VP Dr. Shuki Friedman and JPPI senior fellow Dr. Sara Yael Hirschborn discuss the Biden administration's decision to sanction Israeli settlers and what the consequences of this policy mean for the future of the settlement movement and its leadership in the West Bank/Judea and Samaria.

In this episode, host and JPPI senior fellow Yaakov Katz meet with Chief Rabbi of South Africa Dr. Rabbi Warren Goldstein to discuss the South African Jewish community in the wake of the South African government's pro-Hamas stance and their filing at the ICJ against Israel. The two discuss the ideological and political origins of the ANC party's stance against Israel and the relations South African leadership has with Iran, Hamas, Russia, and China.

In this episode, Yaakov Katz, the host and a senior fellow at JPPI, engages in a conversation with Jonathan Kessler to delve into the current state of the US-Israel relationship amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The discussion explores the political calculations made by the Biden administration, shedding light on the factors contributing to the existing tension with Jerusalem.

Furthermore, the episode features insights from JPPI senior fellows Gil Troy and Shmuel Rosner. Together, they analyze both Israeli and American public opinion on the matter, providing a comprehensive perspective on the dynamics shaping the diplomatic landscape.

In this episode, host and JPPI senior fellow Yaakov Katz sits down to speak with Yaakov Smith, a commander in the IDF and founder of 'Shomer Achi,' to discuss the importance of mental health for veterans and how his organization helps facilitate assistance for those affected by war. Additionally, JPPI fellows Michal Ben Ashar Segal and Noah Slepkov talk about internal Israeli politics during this time in the war, the Israeli government, and what civil society wants going forward.