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The Iran-Israel Showdown: What Does it Mean for Israel and the Middle East with Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel
Join Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Moment contributor Robert Siegel, former NPR senior host of All Things Considered, for an in depth look at the raging Israel-Iran conflict and its ramifications for the region.
Missile Strikes, Hostages, Protests and More: Will the War in Gaza Ever End? with Nathan Guttman and Dan Raviv
Join Nathan Guttman and Dan Raviv for insight and analysis of the Israel-Gaza war, hostage negotiations, protests against Benjamin Netanyahu and in Gaza, and more.
“A Protective Presence” in the West Bank with Eli Katzoff and Sarah Breger
Watch “A Protective Presence,” hear from Rabbi Arik Ascherman about the current situation in the West Bank. Film Director Eli Katzoff and Moment Editor and Executive Producer Sarah Breger also answer questions about the making of the film.
The Israel Hamas War: Can Trump’s Gaza Plan Ever Work? with Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel
Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller discusses President Donald Trump’s pronouncement that the United States should “take over” the Gaza Strip; the state of negotiations in Qatar to extend the ceasefire and release the remaining hostages; threats still posed from Iran; and updates on Syria, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
First reactions to Trump’s Pronouncement about the Gaza Strip with Fania Oz-Salzberger and Sarah Breger
Fania Oz-Salzberger shares her first reactions Rabout President Donald Trump’s pronouncement that the United States should “take over” the Gaza Strip.
Hope and Rage: Bringing the Hostages Home and the Future of the Israel-Hamas War with Eetta Prince-Gibson and Sarah Breger
What exactly did Israel and Hamas agree to and how likely is the ceasefire to hold? What does this deal mean for the safety and security of Israel and is the end of the war in sight? Why are some Israelis not supportive of the deal? And what about the remaining hostages? In conversation with Moment Israel Editor Eetta Prince-Gibson and Editor Sarah Breger.
A Rapidly Changing Middle East with Aaron David Miller and Nadine Epstein
Join Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller for a conversation about how the new administration might handle the challenges—and opportunities—for peace in the Middle East.
The End of the Sinwar Era: What Comes Next? with Ghaith al-Omari and Nadine Epstein
Join Ghaith al-Omari for a conversation about possible next steps in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
The View from Jordan Amidst Middle East Turmoil with Taylor Luck and Nadine Epstein
A conversation about Jordan, including recent elections that saw a rise in support for a branch of the Muslim Brotherhood; Jordan’s relationship with other Middle Eastern countries like Iran, Egypt and Syria; and the fate of continued peace between Jordan and Israel.
The Iran-Israel Face-Off with Roya Hakakian and Nadine Epstein
What’s really happening inside Iran and why has the government of the Islamic Republic hated Israel for the last 45 years? Is all-out war in the Middle East inevitable or can it be diffused, and if so, how? What do the Iranian people think of their own government and is there any chance that they can successfully topple their repressive government?
Jimmy Carter: The Great “Jewish” President with Stuart Eizenstat and Nadine Epstein
The Fight to Save the Hostages Isn’t Over with Vered Guttman and Jennifer Bardi
Vered Guttman talks about what we can do to keep the spotlight on the remaining hostages and shares what it’s been like to be an Israeli living in America post-October 7.
The Israel-Hezbollah Showdown: What’s Happening Inside Israel, Lebanon, Gaza, Jordan and Iran with Aaron David Miller and Nadine Epstein
What’s going on right now inside Israel and Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank, the Sunni nations and Iran?
Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah with Hanin Ghaddar, Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel
Join former Lebanese journalist Hanin Ghaddar, Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel, for a conversation about the Israel-Hamas war, including Israel’s northern border and the continued threat from Hezbollah and Iran.
A Legal Earthquake: Israel’s Supreme Court Decides that the Ultra-Orthodox Must Serve in the Military with Eetta Prince-Gibson and Nadine Epstein
A conversation about the Israel’s Supreme Court ruling that the ultra-Orthodox must serve in the military and its wide-ranging legal, political, economic and social ramifications.
The Many Sounds of MATISYAHU with Matisyahu and Joe Alterman
Matisyahu talks about his religious and musical journeys.
Everyday Israel with Joel Chasnoff, Benji Lovitt and Sarah Breger
Join Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt, co-authors of the book Israel 201: Your Next Level Guide to the Magic and Mystery and Chaos of Life in the Holy Land for a conversation about everyday Israel and the stories you won’t hear on the news.
The New World of Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism on Campus with Sarah Breger, Sharon Nazarian and Amy E. Schwartz
Join Moment editor Sarah Breger for a conversation with Dr. Sharon Nazarian, former ADL Senior Vice President in International Affairs, and an academic at UCLA, about the impact Anti-Zionism and antisemitism is having on academia and the implications it will have for Jewish life on campus in the future.
Israel, Iran and the Dangers of a Wider War with Aaron David Miller, Robin Wright, and Robert Siegel
Join Middle East Analyst Aaron David Miller, Foreign Policy Analyst and Journalist Robin Wright and Moment Contributor Robert Siegel for a conversation about Iran’s long-term motives, Israel’s options, U.S. strategy, Arab reactions, the geopolitical ramifications and more.
From Jewish Rapper to Israel Activist with Kosha Dillz and Joe Alterman
Kosha Dillz, aka Rami Even-Esh, talks about embracing his Jewish identity and how he uses his music to bring together people from different cultures and backgrounds.
What Does Winning Look Like for Israel? with Eetta Prince-Gibson and Sarah Breger
Join Moment Israel Editor Eetta Prince-Gibson for a conversation with Moment Editor Sarah Breger about Israel’s endgame and what lies ahead for Israelis after the war.
The Political Is Personal with Letty Cottin Pogrebin and Sarah Breger
Letty Cottin Pogrebin discusses what people can do to channel their feelings of despair, guilt and anger about the Israel-Hamas war and regain a sense of hope.
From Theodor Herzl to David Ben-Gurion: Humanist Zionism Lives on Today with Fania Oz-Salzberger and Sarah Breger
Fania Oz-Salzberger discusses Theodor Herzl’s and David Ben Gurion’s vision of Zionism, what it means to be a humanist Zionist today and shares her concerns about some other Zionist strains.
Red Sea Rebels: Yemen and the Houthis with Michael Knights and Nadine Epstein
Join Michael Knights from The Washington Institute for Near East Policy for a conversation about Yemen, the Houthi rebels and the threat they pose for a wider war in the Middle East.
Shifting Identities after September 11th and October 7th with Dean Obeidallah and Max Brooks
Dean Obeidallah and Max Brooks discuss how external events force tribal identity and how to deal with it.
The Israel-Hamas War: Updates and Analysis (Part 3) with Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel
What’s going on behind the scenes in Israel, Gaza, the U.S., throughout the Middle East and the world? Is the Israel-Hamas war going to come to an end soon, and what constitutes a successful end for Israel? Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller and Moment contributor Robert Siegel , return for another conversation to address these and other pressing questions.
Women Speak Out: Confronting War, Rape, and the Rise in Hate: An Interfaith Conversation with Zainab Khan, Shirin Taber, Heidi Basch-Harod and Nadine Epstein
Women Speak Out: Confronting War, Rape, and the Rise in Hate.
A View from the Gulf States with Bahraini journalist Ahdeya Al Sayed and Nadine Epstein
Bahraini journalist Ahdeya Al Sayed, editor-in-chief of the Times of Bahrain discusses the history and importance of Bahraini-Israeli relations, antisemitism in the Arab world and how the Israel-Hamas War is viewed in various Gulf States.
How to Negotiate with Terrorists and Bring Hostages Home with Ory Slonim and Dan Raviv
Join Orly Slonim, a specialist in negotiating for the release of Israeli prisoners and hostages ,for a conversation about the 230+ hostages taken to Gaza and what strategies might win their release. He also discusses the role Qatar, Egypt and Turkey, as well as the United States, may play in the negotiations.
An Inside Look at What’s Happening in the Palestinian Authority Today: A Wide-Ranging Conversation with Ghaith al-Omari and Nadine Epstein
What are the repercussions of the October 7 terrorist attack in Israel and the resulting Israel-Hamas war for the Palestinian Authority? How are PA President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah Party dealing with issues from settler violence to pro Hamas demonstrations, and a populace that only gets its news from Al Jazeera and doesn’t know what really happened on October 7? Why do ties between Israeli and Palestinian security forces remain strong? Will the crisis push the dysfunctional PA to reform? How are Palestinians within Israel reacting? And who should oversee Gaza after the war? Join Ghaith al-Omari
The Rise of Antisemitism since October 7th with Ira N. Forman and Sarah Breger
Join Ira N. Forman, former U.S. State Department’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism for an important conversation about the current state of antisemitism around the globe since October 7th.
The World Order Under Threat: How Russia, Iran and China Benefit from the Israel-Hamas War with Ilan Berman and Nadine Epstein
Join Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council, and Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein, for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the world order, the links between Russia, China, Iran and the strategies behind them.
Laughter in a Time of Mourning with MODI
Join Israeli-born, Long Island-raised comedian MODI, for a conversation about the healing power of laughter and how it can bring us together as a community.
The Israel-Hamas War: Updates and Analysis (Part 2) with Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel
Aaron David Miller shares his thoughts on the hostage situation, Hamas, Gaza, the West Bank, Hezbollah, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, regional and international ramifications, and where he thinks this war is headed in the coming weeks.
The Israel-Hamas War Through the Eyes of an Israeli Writer with Fania Oz Salzberger and Amy E. Schwartz
Historian and Moment columnist Fania Oz-Salzberger, coauthor of the book Jews and Words with her father Amos Oz, talks about how she and other Israelis are coping with the dramatic upheavals of the past two weeks, her personal experience, her hopes and fears for Israel, and how she processes what she is experiencing and decides what to share in her writing.
Danger on Israel’s Northern Border: Hezbollah and the Failed State of Lebanon with Hanin Ghaddar and Nadine Epstein
Join former Lebanese journalist Hanin Ghaddar, Friedmann Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy in the Linda and Tony Rubin Program on Arab Politics, for a deep dive into the inner workings of Hezbollah, including its leaders and weapons arsenal, its domination of the Lebanese government and economy, Iran’s role, and what we can expect. In conversation with Moment editor Nadine Epstein.
The Israel Hamas-War: Updates and Analysis (Part 1) with Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel
oin Middle East Analyst Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel, former host of NPR’s “All Things Considered” and Moment contributor, as they discuss what happened, where things stand and how and when this war might end.
The Israel-Hamas War: Updates and Analysis
Middle East Analyst Aaron David Miller and Moment contributor Robert Siegel discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
The Yom Kippur War and How it Created the Modern Middle East with Uri Kaufman and Dan Raviv
oin Uri Kaufman, author of the new book Eighteen Days in October: The Yom Kippur War and How It Created the Modern Middle East, for a conversation about the war and how it set the stage for future peace negotiations; how the Yom Kippur War gave birth to the religious-Zionist settler movement; and why history has not always been kind to Israel’s first and only female prime minister.
The Battle for Israel’s Soul with Isabel Kershner and Sarah Breger
Join New York Times Jerusalem correspondent Isabel Kershner, author of “The Land of Hope and Fear: Israel’s Battle For Its Inner Soul,” for a conversation with Moment Editor Sarah Breger, about the history of the modern state and the roots of today’s divisions.
And the Bride Closed the Door by Ronit Matalon with Shulamit Reinharz
“And the Bride Closed the Door” is a broad comedy about a bride who refuses to go forward with her wedding ceremony, sowing havoc. The book captures a segment of Mizrahi society not often featured in Israeli fiction.
If All the Seas Were Ink with Ilana Kurshan
If All the Seas Were Ink is a memoir of a young, recently divorced American-Israeli, living in Jerusalem, whose personal struggles lead her to take on the practice of Daf Yomi, reading a page from the Talmud every day for seven years. Kurshan’s inspiring memoir about learning how to put one foot in front of the other is a winner of the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature. In conversation with Moment book review editor Amy E. Schwartz.
All the Rivers with Dorit Rabinyan
Dorit Rabinyan is a two-time awardee of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Hebrew Literary Works. She was born in Israel to a family that emigrated from Iran. All the Rivers is the story of a romance between an Israeli woman and a Palestinian man, based on the author’s own experiences.
On the Ground from Israel with Eetta Prince Gibson and Sarah Breger
Join Moment Israel Editor Eetta Prince-Gibson for a bird’s eye view of the situation: why were these reforms brought up in the first place and why are so many Israelis against it? What does this pause in talks by the government really mean?
Why We Need to Help the Uyghur People in China NOW with Elfidar Iltebir, Elisha Wiesel, and Josh Rogin
As China’s Uyghur Muslim community continues to face persecution, including detention, forced sterilization and the deliberate erasure of their culture, what is the world doing to help?
Suddenly, a Knock on the Door: Stories with Etgar Keret
Etgar Keret is an award-winning writer who uses a deceptively casual style for his very short, absurd, often comical stories.
Golda Meir and Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Pioneers of Women in Power with Pnina Lahav and Nadine Epstein
Join Pnina Lahav, author of The Only Woman in the Room: Golda Meir and Her Path to Power and Moment editor-in-chief Nadine Epstein, author of RBG’s Brave and Brilliant Women: 33 Jewish Women to Inspire Everyone, for a conversation about these two brilliant women, the challenges they faced and overcame, how their gender impacts their legacy, their mentoring styles and why they are role models for everyone.
The Changing Relationship Between American Jews and Israel with Eric Alterman and Dan Raviv
Join Eric Alterman, author of We Are Not One: A History of America’s Fight Over Israel, for a look back at the early years of this important relationship, how support for the Jewish state has changed with each new generation of Jews in America.
A few lovingly chosen poems by Yehuda Amichai with Robert Alter
With eminent translator/critic Robert Alter, we take an in-depth look at a few of Amichai’s poems and unlock the secrets of their lasting appeal.
Zionophobia: A Wide Open Conversation with Judea Pearl
What is Zionophobia and how is it different from Antisemitism—and what can be done about it? Is Israel key to the survival of the Jewish people? Moment editor-in-chief Nadine Epstein speaks with Judea Pearl, who grew up in Israel and is the father of journalist Daniel Pearl who was killed by terrorists in Pakistan in 2002.
This program is part of a Moment series on antisemitism supported by the Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation.
Why Women Need to Pray at the Western Wall with Anat Hoffman, Susan Silverman & Deborah Katchko-Gray
Anat Hoffman, board chair of WOW and board member Rabbi Susan Silverman discuss the history of Women of the Wall, why it’s important to continue demanding equality for women praying freely at this holy site as well as the setbacks and triumphs the movement has faced over the years. Hoffman and Silverman are in conversation with Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray, founder of the Women Cantors’ Network and organizer of the first WOW choir to help lift women’s voices through song.
This program is in commemoration of International Women’s Day.
Henry Kissinger and the Art of Middle East Diplomacy with Martin Indyk and Dan Raviv
Henry Kissinger laid the groundwork for American diplomacy in the Middle East almost 50 years ago through his efforts to end the Yom Kippur War and his “shuttle diplomacy” with Israel, Egypt and Syria.
In his new book, Master of the Game, Martin Indyk, former U.S. ambassador to Israel and special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations under President Obama, takes an in-depth look at how American diplomacy operates behind closed doors and how Kissinger’s design for Middle East peacemaking remains key to brokering peace in the region. Indyk is in conversation with former CBS News correspondent and Moment contributor Dan Raviv, coauthor of Friends in Deed: Inside the U.S.-Israel Alliance.
Becoming Dr. Ruth with Ruth K. Westheimer and Tovah Feldshuh
Ruth K. Westheimer has led a remarkable life. Long before she became a world-famous sex therapist, she escaped the Holocaust on the Kindertransport to Switzerland and was a teenage sharpshooter in the Haganah. As a young woman she studied and taught at the university in Paris before making her way to the United States—and “becoming Dr Ruth.” She is in conversation about how to live life to the fullest with Tovah Feldshuh, the six-time Tony- and Emmy-nominated actor who plays her in the Off-Broadway show Becoming Dr Ruth. Westheimer and Feldshuh are joined by Moment editor-in-chief Nadine Epstein.
Behind the Scenes of Israeli Hit Show “Asylum City” with actress Hani Furstenberg and co-creator Liad Shoham
Asylum City, the critically acclaimed and popular Israeli series starring Israeli-American actress Hani Furstenberg, is set in the underworld of refugees and asylum seekers in Tel Aviv. Based on the bestselling novel by lawyer turned author Liad Shoham, the series follows a young police officer named Anat (played by Furstenberg) who is investigating a murder. While trying to find the assassin, she exposes a complex web of political corruption, organized crime and exploitation. Asylum City was nominated for six Israeli Academy Awards. Furstenberg and Shoham (known in Israel as the Jewish John Grisham) are in conversation with Moment editor Sarah Breger.
To All Who Call in Truth with Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren and Journalist A.J. Jacobs
Former Israeli ambassador to the United States, former Knesset member, historian and prolific author Michael Oren discusses his latest novel, To All Who Call in Truth, a story about passion, betrayal, adolescence, and murder, drawing on his own experiences as a teenager growing up in New Jersey in the early 1970s. He also talks about current events in Israel. Michael is in conversation with journalist and bestselling New York Times author A.J. Jacobs.
What’s Next for Israel & Gaza with Middle East Analyst Aaron David Miller and Moment’s Nathan Guttman
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in place, but tensions remain high. What made this outbreak of war different? Will the violence and unrest impact the Abraham Accords—and the region? What can be done, if anything, to end the cycle of violence? Middle East analyst and negotiator Aaron David Miller is interviewed by journalist Nathan Guttman.
Prison, Politics and the Jewish People with Activist Natan Sharansky and Historian Gil Troy
Natan Sharansky and Gil Troy, coauthors of their recently released book Never Alone: Prison, Politics and My People are in conversation with Moment Deputy Editor Sarah Breger. Sharansky is a former political prisoner in the Soviet Union who went on to become an Israeli politician. Troy is an American presidential historian and leading Zionist activist.
Fiction, History and Politics with Statesman Michael Oren and Michael Mandelbaum
Former Israeli ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, in conversation with professor of American foreign policy, Michael Mandelbaum about Israeli history, politics and Oren’s new book The Night Archer, a collection of short fiction stories.
Israel and the UAE with former Middle East peace negotiator Aaron David Miller
Now that Israel and the United Arab Emirates have normalized their relationship, what does it mean for peace in the Middle East? Join former Middle East peace negotiator Aaron David Miller in conversation with Moment editor-in- chief Nadine Epstein.
Israeli Street Food Beyond Falafel with Chef Vered Guttman
Learn to prepare these flavorful Israeli foods with Moment Talk of the Table Contributor Chef Vered Guttman.
How Women in Israel Are Losing Ground Due to COVID-19 with Eetta Prince-Gibson
Eetta Prince-Gibson, Moment Israel Editor and former editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Report, and Moment Deputy Editor Sarah Breger discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has played out unfairly toward women in Israel.
Israeli Politics Today with Nathan Guttman
Nathan Guttman, Moment Institute Senior Fellow and correspondent for Israel’s public broadcasting corporation, and Sarah Breger, Moment Deputy Editor, explain Israel’s electoral system and discuss Israel’s new unity government and the potential annexation of parts of the West Bank.