Jew Oughta Know

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Jew Oughta Know Podcast

From ancient history to current events, take yourself on a journey through the story of the Jewish People, from someone who has led hundreds of Jewish young professionals on trips throughout Israel. From the beginning of creation to modern Israel, each short episode is geared to appeal both to someone looking for the Jewish 101, as well as to those looking to go a bit beyond the basic story they already know. Check out the website at https://jewoughtaknow.com/. Enjoy!

  1. 5 SEPT

    184. Israel at War, Explained: Why Isn't There a Hostage Deal?

    Hamas executed six hostages. Israelis accuse Prime Minister Netanyahu of abandoning them for his own self-interest. They no longer trust the government to get the hostages back or wage this war effectively. So why isn't there a hostage deal? And how is Netanyahu managing to stay in power?

    27 min

  2. 31 JUL

    183. Israel at War, Explained: Netanyahu's Speech to Congress

    Prime Minister Benjamin addressed the United States Congress amidst a wild week of politics. We’ll examine a few takeaways regarding his own standing, Kamala Harris, the Left, and the upcoming US election.

    26 min

  3. 16 JUN

    182. Israel at War, Explained: The Upside-Down Hostage Rescue

    Israel’s exceptional hostage rescue operation on June 8 — and how the upside-down world condemned it.

    24 min

  4. 20 MAY

    181. Israel at War, Explained: Biden's Arms Embargo

    President Biden imposed a temporary arms embargo on Israel. He’s holding back certain types of weapons to try to prevent Israel from invading Rafah in southern Gaza. How should we think about this decision?

    27 min

  5. 12 MAY

    180. Israel at War, Explained: The Hostages

    Hamas continues to hold 132 hostages. That’s 132 war crimes committed each and every day they are held. The best way to end this round of war is for Hamas to return them immediately. Instead they are subjected to the whims of international politics, diplomatic maneuvering, and demands on Israel to pay an ever-steeper price for their return.

    26 min

  6. 28 APR

    179. Israel at War, Explained: Getting to a Palestinian State, Part 3

    It’s not just Israel and the Palestinians who have to make changes to create a Palestinian state. The U.S., Europe, and the moderate Arab countries will need to work together to run Gaza, ensure Israel’s security, and, most importantly, defend decent civilization from the existential threat of Islamic jihadism.

    25 min

  7. 31 MAR

    178. Israel at War, Explained: Getting to a Palestinian State, Part 2

    Israel has to make changes to get to a Palestinian state, but so do the Palestinians. Violent rejectionism, delegitimization of Israel, and the right of return all perpetuate the conflict. To achieve their own state, Palestinians have to give up trying to eliminate Israel.

    24 min

  8. 24 MAR

    177. Israel at War, Explained: Getting to a Palestinian State, Part 1

    If a Palestinian state is the ultimate goal, then Israel, the Palestinians, and the international community are all going to have to do things they really don’t want to do. Today we’re looking at this from Israel’s angle, with the focus on security.

    25 min
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From ancient history to current events, take yourself on a journey through the story of the Jewish People, from someone who has led hundreds of Jewish young professionals on trips throughout Israel. From the beginning of creation to modern Israel, each short episode is geared to appeal both to someone looking for the Jewish 101, as well as to those looking to go a bit beyond the basic story they already know. Check out the website at https://jewoughtaknow.com/. Enjoy!

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  • Creator
    Jason Harris
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    184
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2017 Jason Harris
  • Show Website
    Jew Oughta Know

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