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Join us this week as Hosts Blake Dujowich, Simone Stoyen, and Jillian Fisch cover the Israeli cybersecurity scandal, security concerns on Israel’s northern border, and an in-house Olympics update.
16 Jul 2021
#18 - The Terrorism Special
RSI Hosts Gianna Michaelson, Yossi Hertz, and Simone Stoyen delve into terrorism in this week’s episode. Specifically, we are joined by in-house expert Elliot Chodoff, and Nonviolence Advocate Rabbi Hanan Schelsinger.
9 Jul 2021
#17 - Roadblock to Palestinian Reunification, Omar at it Again, & Struggling with Delta
Join us this week as RSI Hosts Yossi Hertz, Gianna Michaelson, Jillian Fisch, and Blake Dujowich provide a legal analysis of the failure of the Knesset to renew the law banning Palestinian family reunification, dive into the recent increase in the Delta Variant cases in Israel, and tackle an important conversation on the latest development surrounding support for Israel in Congress on our newest segment Conversation Corner.
1 Jul 2021
#16 - Israel’s Global Reach for Good in Surfside and the Gold in Tokyo, While PA Battles Unrest in Ramallah
Join us this week as RSI Hosts Gianna Michaelson, Blake Dujowich, and Simone Stoyen dive into the collective Israeli response to the tragedy in Surfside, protests in the west bank over the killing of a government critic, and Israel's participation in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
24 Jun 2021
#15 - The New Top Dog of Iran, Palestinians *Curving* Israel’s Vaccines, and UNRWA 2.0?
Join RSI hosts Jillian Fisch, Gianna Michaelson, and Yossi Hertz as we tackle what the new change in Iranian leadership looks like, Palestinians refusing Israel’s COVID-19 vaccines, and an attempt by the Biden Administration to reform UNRWA. We are joined by in-house expert Elliot Chodoff, as well as Eyal Dror and Anne Herzberg.
10 Jun 2021
#13 - From National Division to Global Unity… A Brighter Future Ahead! (Diaspora Jews Excluded)
Join us this week as RSI Hosts Blake Dujowich, Yossi Hertz, and Gianna Michaelson take a look at how the unity government may crumble sooner than expected, what the future of the US-Israel Relationship has in store for us, and how antisemitism continues to be on the rise across college campuses even with schools out of session.
4 Jun 2021
#12 - Media Bias, Israel Finally May Have a Government, and the Great Return of Organized Tourism
Reflections on the media coverage of Operation Guardian of the Walls. After two years, could Israel finally have a functioning government? And, even more than that, will this be a government without Benjamin Netanyahu? And the great return. . . of organized tourism in Israel. Join RSI hosts Jillian Fisch and Simone Stoyen Michaelson as we sit down with guests Yoni Michanie and Haviv Gur. And make sure to stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear the appearance of our newest host, Yossi Hertz!
28 May 2021
#11 - Ceasefire Reached, Although Tensions Are Still Hot
Join us this week as RSI Hosts Simone Stoyen, Blake Dujowich, and Gianna Michaelson provide an update on the recent conflict in Israel, as well as delve into three unique perspectives: one of Jewish Israeli Dr. Robert Castel, another of Palestinian human rights activist Bassem Eid, and a third of a Jew in the diaspora.
13 May 2021
#10 - Clashes over Sheikh Jarrah Escalate into Widescale Violence throughout Israel
Join us this week to listen to an exclusive interview with the Managing Director of Global Communications at the American Jewish Committee, Avi Mayer, about the ongoing conflict that is rapidly evolving.
6 May 2021
#9 - Hatzalah, Human Rights Watch, and Hate on College Campuses
Hatzalah on the Scene: Emergency Response at the Mount Meron Tragedy. Breaking down the recent Human Rights Watch report on alleged Israeli apartheid. Student leaders respond to the BDS resolution at Pomona College. Tune in to hear RSI Hosts Gianna Michaelson, Simone Stoyen, and Jillian Fisch break these stories down.
29 Apr 2021
#8 - Rockets, Protests, Sarah Halimi, COVID-19: A Busy Week in Israel
#JeSuisSarah: Large demonstrations in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv protest French high court ruling. Fighting fire with fire: tensions escalate throughout Israel. No Masks, No Travel, No Problem - COVID-19 Updates in Israel. Join RSI hosts Jillian Fisch, Gianna Michaelson, and Simone Stoyen as we break down these topics with guest experts Lahav Harkov, Ibrahim Abu Ahmad, and Rossella Tercatin!
22 Apr 2021
#7 - New Allies, Old Tensions, but Maybe Still No Government
The great trifecta: Israel, Greece, and Cyprus? Excessive uranium enrichment, nuclear facility blackout, and more in the latest out of Iran. To form a government or not to form a government? Israel’s scramble to form a coalition heats up. Join RSI Hosts Gianna Michaelson, Simone Stoyen, and Jillian Fisch as we delve into these topics with in-house experts Elliot Chodoff and Gil Hoffman and special guest Sarit Zehavi.
8 Apr 2021
#6 - Delving into the High-Tech Industry in Israel and United States Aid to Palestinians
Join us for our 6th episode as we look at United States aid to Palestinians and the high-tech industry in Israel!
1 Apr 2021
#5 - Who Can Define Antisemitism, What the Historic Israel-Bahrain Water Agreement Means for the Middle East, and More Elections
This week, we look at the aftermath of the recent Israeli election with Haviv Gur. Also, join us with Noam Bedein as we discuss a historic agreement between Israel and Bahrain in which an Israeli state-owned water company will provide consulting services to Bahrain. We also delve into the definition of the Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism
25 Mar 2021
#4 - Elections, Elections, Elections in Israel and the West Bank
Join us in discussing the results from the Israeli elections on Tuesday with Gil Hoffman. PA/Hamas hiking their own elections? Col. (Res) Grisha Yakubovich joins the RSI crew for an update. Lastly, the University of Miami sees drama on campus.
18 Mar 2021
#3 - Israeli Elections Update with Key Guests From Different Political Parties
Join the RSI team as we hear from different political parties being represented in the upcoming Israeli Elections.
13 Mar 2021
#2 - Green Passports, the International Criminal Court's Latest Investigation, and an Iran Update
What is happening with Iran? Israel is starting to see normal again with one major difference: Green Passports. Also, RSI looks at the International Criminal Court investigation of Israel and what is happening with a secret council vote against Israel at UCLA.
5 Mar 2021
#1 - Attacks by Iran, Conversions to Judaism, and Potential Peace with Saudi Arabia
In a monumental move, Israel is now accepting Reform and Conservative conversions to Judaism. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Iran of attacking an Israeli-owned ship in the Gulf of Oman. In the Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia may be the next country to establish peace with Israel. Join Eitan Rosenfeld, Simone Stoyen, and Elie Codron as we cover this week’s breaking news in Israel, as well as Judaism and antisemitism on college campuses around the world. Ready. Set. Israel.
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