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Welcome to The Israel Conversation by the Masa Leadership and Impact Center, the content engine behind Masa Israel Journey. We bring contemporary, challenging, and compelling Israel issues to light in ways that help us stay connected with what’s really going on, on the ground.

Masa Israel Journey is dedicated to shaping a promising future for the young Jewish individual, the global Jewish community, and the connection to the State of Israel. Our hope with The Israel Conversation is to educate our Masa Fellows, alumni, parents, partners, and everyone in between about Israel from a local point of view while engaging multiple perspectives.

The Israel Conversation - formerly known as the Makom Israel Teacher's Lounge - has been a lively discussion and debate on everything Israel since 2016.

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Welcome to The Israel Conversation by the Masa Leadership and Impact Center, the content engine behind Masa Israel Journey. We bring contemporary, challenging, and compelling Israel issues to light in ways that help us stay connected with what’s really going on, on the ground.

Masa Israel Journey is dedicated to shaping a promising future for the young Jewish individual, the global Jewish community, and the connection to the State of Israel. Our hope with The Israel Conversation is to educate our Masa Fellows, alumni, parents, partners, and everyone in between about Israel from a local point of view while engaging multiple perspectives.

The Israel Conversation - formerly known as the Makom Israel Teacher's Lounge - has been a lively discussion and debate on everything Israel since 2016.

    Hillel Halkin on Herzl vs. Ahad Ha'am (re-release)

    Hillel Halkin on Herzl vs. Ahad Ha'am (re-release)

    Always get as much Hillel Halkin content as you possibly can. If you want to know why, listen to our current episode. Alan rejoined Mike for this one. They discussed Ahad Ha'am's arguments with Herzl, but it's really about why the history of Zionism is so relevant to us today. Normally we discuss current events, but a scholar like Hillel reminds us that we need to be informed by our past. Don't miss this one!Hillel Halkin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillel_Halkin)His Amazon Page (https://www.amazon.com/Hillel-Halkin/e/B001ITYSVO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1641473685&sr=1-2)Masa Website (https://www.masaisrael.org/)Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheIsraelConversation)Please rate, review, share and recommend our podcast.If you have further questions about Israel, please feel free to contact your Masa teacher.

    The New Israeli Jews (Re-release)

    The New Israeli Jews (Re-release)

    If you missed this classic episode, you'll want to catch it. And if you heard it back in the day, it's worth a refresher. Enjoy!Zionism's founders wanted to change Jewish character and culture. In 2019, the data is in, and we can now see that they succeeded. (although not necessarily in the ways they intended) In this important episode, Alan and Mike interview Shmuel Rosner (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shmuel_Rosner). Shmuel Rosner's Webpage (http://shmuelrosner.com/israelijudaism/) with many relevant links.This episode was edited by the amazing Ben Wallick Studios (https://www.benwallick.com/). Ben is awesome!Masa Website (https://www.masaisrael.org/)Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheIsraelConversation)Please rate, review, share and recommend our podcast.If you have further questions about Israel, please feel free to contact your Masa teacher.

    Government Collapse and New Elections

    Government Collapse and New Elections

    Well, there goes the government. It looks like we're headed to the 5th elections in under 4 years. How did this happen? Why did this happen? What happens next? Mike is joined by Calev Ben-Dor and new team member Mordechai Cohen. Join us! This episode was edited by the amazing Ben Wallick Studios (https://www.benwallick.com/). Ben is awesome!Masa Website (https://www.masaisrael.org/)Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheIsraelConversation)Please rate, review, share and recommend our podcast.If you have further questions about Israel, please feel free to contact your Masa teacher.

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    Changing the West Bank Legal Status

    Changing the West Bank Legal Status

    Ummm... WHAT?! What the heck is happening? Is the Israeli government about to change the status of West Bank settlements in a political fight? What does that mean for the almost half a million Jews who live there? Why are right wing parties endangering the settlement movement? Will this receive international attention? What is the plan here? How will all of this mess turn out. Mike and Liel try to figure out what's going on while explaining it to you... and themselves. Join us! This episode was edited by the amazing Ben Wallick Studios (https://www.benwallick.com/). Ben is awesome!Masa Website (https://www.masaisrael.org/)Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheIsraelConversation)Please rate, review, share and recommend our podcast.If you have further questions about Israel, please feel free to contact your Masa teacher.

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    The Israel Conversation on Social Media

    The Israel Conversation on Social Media

    Why are posts about Israel on social media so distorted and strange? What can we do about it? How should Israel educators discuss these issues with their students? Social media and PR expert Emily Schrader joined Liel and Mike for a discussion filled with thought provoking insights and perspective. This episode is a must listen! Join us! Emily Schrader (https://www.sociallitecreative.com/meet-emily) This episode was edited by the amazing Ben Wallick Studios (https://www.benwallick.com/). Ben is awesome!Masa Website (https://www.masaisrael.org/)Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheIsraelConversation)Please rate, review, share and recommend our podcast.If you have further questions about Israel, please feel free to contact your Masa teacher.

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    Coalition Chaos

    Coalition Chaos

    Why is the current government coalition in constant chaos? What does that mean for Israel's present and future? How do we follow these stories? Rajel Leghziel joined Matt and Mike to explain. Join us! This episode was edited by the amazing Ben Wallick Studios (https://www.benwallick.com/). Ben is awesome!Masa Website (https://www.masaisrael.org/)Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheIsraelConversation)Please rate, review, share and recommend our podcast.If you have further questions about Israel, please feel free to contact your Masa teacher.

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22 Ratings

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Wow.

Amazing and thought-provoking discussion on Israel’s current events. Highly recommend.

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Amazing!

Great honest discussion- very informative about Israel current events

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Great podcast

Best way to keep up with isreali politics and develop nuanced ideas about Israel and judaism

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