Jewish World - A podcast by the World Jewish Congress-Israel WJC-Israel
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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
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.
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The Battle for International Justice for Israel
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
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WJC Crisis Management in the Wake of October 7.
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.
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Jewish Pride: Reclaiming Identity and Battling Antisemitism
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.
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The Eco-Conscious Side of Judaism
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".
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Remembering the Holocaust in the Digital Age
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.
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The WJC is a trusted non profit that supports the Jewish people around the world, Israel and Diaspora - through the commitment of eradicating anti semitism. This episode of Jewish World is fascinating - diving into anti semitism in the world of sports. I look forward to hearing more from the WJC.