In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch

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In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch

Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom and values. Unbound by politics and untethered by party lines, Ammi and his distinguished guests discuss everything from foreign affairs and antisemitism to politics and pop culture. This show is recorded from New York’s Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, a historic Reform congregation deeply rooted in liberalism, support for Israel and social justice.

  1. Bernard-Henri Levy

    2 DAYS AGO

    Bernard-Henri Levy

    Israel is finding itself increasingly alone as it fights for the future of the free world. French Jewish philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy accuses the West of cowardice in the face of a powerful coalition of Islamist forces and the promulgation of infectious and illiberal ideas at home. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    44 min
  2. Haviv Rettig Gur

    SEP 26

    Haviv Rettig Gur

    Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the need for deeper engagement in the Jewish community, our historical resilience, and the impact of October 7th. He reminds us we are the strongest Jews in history — heirs to those who worked, bled and sacrificed to give us Israel and American Jewry. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    1h 6m
  3. Columbia University

    JUN 6

    Columbia University

    Embattled Columbia Business School Prof. Shai Davidai and newly minted Barnard graduate Noa Fay discuss the crisis that has been unfolding on their campus. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    1h 4m
  4. Amos Yadlin

    MAY 23

    Amos Yadlin

    Former Israeli military intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin contextualizes the ongoing war with Hamas, evaluates Israel's strategic goals, and helps us understand the regional and international situation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    49 min
  5. The Counterfeit Countess

    MAY 9

    The Counterfeit Countess

    Nazi hunter Dr. Elizabeth "Barry" White and Polish historian Dr. Joanna Sliwa set out to verify Jewish Polish mathematician Janina Mehlberg’s incredible claims that she survived the Holocaust by posing as the Countess Suchodolska and saved some 10,000 Poles from the Majdanek concentration camp... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    48 min
  6. Bret Stephens

    APR 25

    Bret Stephens

    Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Bret Stephens helps us understand the White House's attitude toward Israel, the major political currents in America that seem to be leaving Jews behind, and a new national ideology that values identity and even victimhood over character and achievement... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    1h 0m
  7. Yasmine Mohammed

    APR 11

    Yasmine Mohammed

    Forced to marry a man whom she later discovered was a member of Al Qaeda, Yasmine Mohammed eventually found the strength to break away from radical Islam and cut ties with her abusive, fundamentalist family. Today her story continues to inspire people around the world as she works to help free other hearts and minds. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    53 min
  8. Ritchie Torres

    MAR 21

    Ritchie Torres

    A true friend of both the Jewish community and the Jewish state, there's nothing in Congressman Ritchie Torres' background that would have predicted the millennial Democrat would become such an outspoken advocate for Israel. Rep. Torres challenges the narrative around what's happening with the U.S.-Israel relationship in Washington and within his party — and reveals how much support we really have. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    33 min
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Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom and values. Unbound by politics and untethered by party lines, Ammi and his distinguished guests discuss everything from foreign affairs and antisemitism to politics and pop culture. This show is recorded from New York’s Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, a historic Reform congregation deeply rooted in liberalism, support for Israel and social justice.

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