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The Jewish People Policy Institute has issued a report warning of declining Jewish well-being worldwide, citing weakened cohesion, resilience, and identity under war, record high antisemitism, and diplomatic pressures. The report, which serves as a central tool for policy-making by decision-makers, presents a comprehensive and updated picture of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide: geopolitical, social, demographic, and identity trends, alongside strategic recommendations for the coming years. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with JPPI President Prof. Yedidia Stern on the report and recommendations. (photo: Yoav Ari Dudkevitch/flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Funerals held for two IDF soldiers killed in Gaza over holiday. Prime Minister Netanyahu departs for US to address UN General Assembly, meet President Trump. Dual Israel-American citizen suspected of spying for IranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The Last Jewish Frontier: A future trek to a land without a nation.” A new bestselling Hebrew book reimagines Israel-its people, its geography and its future. Author Amotz Asa-el, whose book The Jewish March of Folly, became a huge bestseller in Israel a few years ago, discusses his new book with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan and examines where Israel is heading, not just now but far into the future and how Israel will survive to 2098 for its 150th anniversary of the Jewish state. (photo: courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Marmur is a Reform Rabbi based in Jerusalem, where he is a Professor of Jewish Theology at the Hebrew Union College. In conversation with KAN's Mark Weiss he discussed his latest book "Living the Letters: An Alphabet of Emerging Jewish Thought." And he also provides a message for the Jewish New Year. (Photo: Courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nearly 10,000 Israelis have signed a petition supporting the call to recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the upcoming meeting co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia at the UN General Assembly in New York. The petition, entitled "No to war - yes to recognition" was organized by the Israeli grassroots group Zazim. Zazim executive director Raluca Ganea spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The annual Holocaust remembrance of the Romanian Jewish community in Israel (AMIR) held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem earlier this month centered on the tragedy of Romanian Jews deported to Transnistria during the Second World War. Ahead of the September 17 event, Romania's ambassador to Israel, Dr. Radu Ioanid, a Holocaust scholar formerly with the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, spoke with KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two rockets fired from Gaza toward Israel, no injuries. Britain expected to announced recognition of Palestinian statehood. Cabinet approved appointment of prime minister's chief of staff Braverman as Israel's ambassador to LondonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From an early age, Noam Avramovich, an IDF observer who fell at the Nahal Oz base in the October 7 attack, had a strong sense of public service which accompanied her throughout life. From her character and legacy was born the initiative, "B'Darchei Noam", a new social-educational center established in partnership between the Avramovich family and the non-profit organization Tashtit, with the aim of cultivating a new generation of dedicated public servants and restoring the value of public service in the eyes of young people in Israel. Netanel Rubinstein of Tashtit spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the initiative, which is currently running a crowdfunding campaign. (Photo: Courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A special event was held to commemorate a very strategic victory by the British and Commonwealth forces against the Turks and Germans in World War One in Palestine 107 years ago; the battle of Semakh on the southern shores of the Sea of Galilee. It was probably the last cavalry charge in history. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with historian Joe Sofair about the event and its importance today. (photo: Hadas Parush/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Missile launched from Yemen at Israel falls outside of country's borders. Palestinian report communications lines down as IDF continues offensive in Gaza City. Prime Minister Netanyahu says Trump to host him later this monthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A delegation of some 250 US state legislators is currently visiting Israel, the largest ever bipartisan group of US lawmakers to visit the Jewish state. Here for just five days, the legislators – five from each state – are seeing for themselves the conflict as well as Israel’s prowess and are meeting with top leaders. Foreign Ministry officials hope they will be imbued with an better understanding of US-Israel relations that will be manifested in their support as they continue in their political careers. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke about the delegation with Nadav Zysblat, the director for consulates in the US Division of the Foreign Ministry. (photo: Yonatan Seindel/flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Prof. Eytan Gilboa, an expert on US-Israel relations at Bar-Ilan and Reichman universities, speaks to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent visit to Israel, regional reaction to the Israeli strike in Qatar, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's isolation remarks. (Photo: Haim Zach/GPO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prime Minister Netanyahu says hails US-Israel alliance as strongest ever. US Secretary of State Rubio says US focused on what happens next, after Israel's Qatar strike. IDF says forces prepared for Gaza City conquestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Feferman, an analyst on Middle Eastern Affairs, and co-editor-in-chief of Middle East 24, says that Arab countries have supported Israel’s war against Hamas, Hizbullah, Iran and the Houthis which are just as much a threat to them as they are to Israel. But Israel needed to better engage with Arab allies, like Saudi Arabia. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Israel’s government needs to make clear it’s overall strategy to defeat Hamas and how rogue strikes being taken by Israel were helping this. (photo: Maayan Toaf/GPO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drone launched from Yemen at Israel intercepted. US Secretary of State Rubio arrives in Israel against backdrop of Doha strike, Gaza war. IDF warns Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of strike on buildingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two IDF soldiers lightly hurt in roadside blast in Tulkarm. Report: Qatar to hold emergency summit in Doha next week on Israeli strike. IAF intercepted Houthi missile launched from YemenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israeli doubt over Hamas leadership fatalities in Doha strike. Elizabeth Tsurkov expected at Sheba hospital after release from Iraq captivity. IDF topples another Gaza City tower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The annual Whisky Live exhibition is opening this week in Tel Aviv as Israelis are showing growing interest and demand in the distilled spirits. Most of the world’s leading distillers are on hand and the blossoming love of whiskey has also brought a number of local Israeli distilleries. One notable participant this year is English Whisky. Tagore Ramoutar, a founding member of the English Whisky Guild and adviser to English whisky distilleries, spoke with reporter Arieh O'Sullivan about the whisky scene. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There has been a dramatic rise in applications for gun licenses after yesterday’s terror attack in Jerusalem. Moshe Konikov teaches counter-terrorism and firearms shooting. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that more Israelis should be armed because many terrorists have been neutralized by civilians armed with personal weapons. (photo: Chaim Goldberg/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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