Jewish World - A podcast by the World Jewish Congress-Israel

Feb 01 2024 52 mins 6

Jewish World - A podcast by the World Jewish Congress-Israel artwork

Dive into the dynamic world of international Jewry as we explore the core issues facing the Jewish people today. The World Jewish Congress-Israel is proud to present its newest venture: a platform for insightful discussion and critical analysis. Join Efrat Sopher, a London-based WJC activist , as she sits with distinguished guests to tackle compelling issues on the Jewish agenda such as the struggle against antisemitism, the challenge of maintaining Jewish identity, and interfaith dialogue, as well as to celebrate Jewish lives and traditions around the world.

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Public Diplomacy: Empowering the Information Domain

Feb 01 2024 56 mins

New media channels shape public opinion on Israel, more so in times of war. Gadi Ezra, former director of the National Public Diplomacy Unit of the Prime Minister's Office, walks us through these troubled waters and explains what Diaspora Jews and others can do to help.

The Battle for International Justice for Israel

Jan 26 2024 59 mins

The International Court of Justice is another front in which Israel is forced to fight the "Swords of Iron" war, following genocide allegations by South Africa. Join us as we explore the world of the international juridical system with barrister Natasha Hausdorff of UK Lawyers for Israel

WJC Crisis Management in the Wake of October 7.

Dec 10 2023 58 mins

The horrific October 7 Hamas attack struck Israel but also affected Jewish communities around the world. In this episode, we talk with Ernest Herzog, WJC’s Executive Director of Operations. Ernest is also the organization's designated crisis manager and was charged with quickly deploying the entire organization to deal with the aftermath of the attack.

Jewish Pride: Reclaiming Identity and Battling Antisemitism

Nov 06 2023 58 mins

Exploring the complexities of Jewish identity, the impact of antisemitism, and the transformative power of our people’s pride. A conversation with author and founder of the Jewish Pride movement, Ben M. Freeman.

The Eco-Conscious Side of Judaism

Nov 06 2023 69 mins

Join us as we dive into the intersection of Jewish heritage and environmental consciousness. Prof. Alon Tal tells us about the Jewish values influencing Israel's climate change response, while Prof. Lior Herman discusses the sustainability of "Kosher electricity".

Remembering the Holocaust in the Digital Age

Nov 06 2023 57 mins

We delve into the challenges and opportunities of preserving Holocaust memory as we get farther from it, and the profound impact of the digital era on how we remember this unique event in history, with Holocaust survivor and activist Ambassador Colette Avital and media relations expert Yaniv Rosenberg.

Are All Jews Still Responsible for One Another?

Jun 27 2023 25 mins

We can find Jews and Jewish communities in almost every corner of the world, but is the ancient phrase Kol Yisrael Areivim Zeh Bazeh still relevant? We'll discuss its modern meaning with Heroes for Life founder Gili Cohen and WJC-ISRAEL Chairperson Hadassa Getsztain

Lesson for Life: Antisemitism on Campuses

May 03 2023 40 mins

One of the main challenges facing Jewish students around the world is actually an age-old problem that rears its head in every generation: Antisemitism. Today we are going to hear from Yana Naftalieva, president of the World Union of Jewish Students, about how Jewish students are targeted what we can do to help them defend themselves. We will also hear from Professor Gerald Steinbe

Scoring a Goal Against Antisemitism

Mar 04 2023 47 mins

Sports reflect human society, and sadly, racism and hate are sadly part of both. In our podcast’s inaugural episode we discuss racism in sports, from Antisemite soccer fans to the Munich Olympics massacre, with sports journalist Jeremy Schaap, who made a film about one of the massacre’s survivors, and Daniel Lörcher, Dortmund’s Special Envoy for Combatting Discrimination