RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_ea189c2f-db62-4ae3-82eb-65d8a7041eca -- Rendered At Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:47:20 +0000 In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch https://redcircle.com/shows/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch en-US All rights reserved. Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom and values. Unbound by politics and untethered by party lines, Ammi and his distinguished guests discuss everything from foreign affairs and antisemitism to politics and pop culture. This show is recorded from New York’s Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, a historic Reform congregation deeply rooted in liberalism, support for Israel and social justice. ea189c2f-db62-4ae3-82eb-65d8a7041eca Support This Podcast Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom and values. Unbound by politics and untethered by party lines, Ammi and his distinguished guests discuss everything from foreign affairs and antisemitism to politics and pop culture. This show is recorded from New York’s Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, a historic Reform congregation deeply rooted in liberalism, support for Israel and social justice.

]]> episodic no Stephen Wise Free Synagogue info@swfs.org no full Zibby Owens Zibby Owens 74 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Author and podcaster Zibby Owens reflects on the world’s response to October 7th, the joy of reading, how authors are using AI, and the anxiety of prepping to send her kids off to college.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Author and podcaster Zibby Owens reflects on the world’s response to October 7th, the joy of reading, how authors are using AI, and the anxiety of prepping to send her kids off to college.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> e4b4f7fd-5b74-4910-b57c-4d966389da6a https://swfs.org/podcast Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:05:22 +0000 2854 no full Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib 73 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue October 7th was a massive miscalculation — one that decimated Gaza, dismantled Iran’s proxy network, and reshaped the Middle East in Israel’s favor. Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib argues that as Israel grows stronger, a new kind of pro-Palestinian advocacy is urgently needed: one that is radically pragmatic, morally accountable and focused on nation-building over resistance.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>October 7th was a massive miscalculation — one that decimated Gaza, dismantled Iran’s proxy network, and reshaped the Middle East in Israel’s favor. Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib argues that as Israel grows stronger, a new kind of pro-Palestinian advocacy is urgently needed: one that is radically pragmatic, morally accountable and focused on nation-building over resistance.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 7cf2bcea-1641-4ffc-b18f-60a752f406f2 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:05:21 +0000 3578 no full Nadav Eyal Nadav Eyal 72 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Award-winning journalist Nadav Eyal helps us understand why regimes like Iran's are so threatened by dissent and debate — the lifeblood of democracy — and how that clash with Western values is unfolding across the Middle East.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Award-winning journalist Nadav Eyal helps us understand why regimes like Iran&#39;s are so threatened by dissent and debate — the lifeblood of democracy — and how that clash with Western values is unfolding across the Middle East.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> ac6551cc-b12b-4547-9029-97ab27c1d035 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:05:49 +0000 3271 no full Liz Hirsh Naftali Liz Hirsh Naftali 71 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue After Hamas terrorists murdered Abigail’s parents, they abducted the three-year-old and held her hostage in Gaza for 51 days. Her great-aunt, Liz Hirsh Naftali, shares how she transformed from grieving family member into relentless advocate, traveling the world to fight for Abigail’s release and for the return of every hostage.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>After Hamas terrorists murdered Abigail’s parents, they abducted the three-year-old and held her hostage in Gaza for 51 days. Her great-aunt, Liz Hirsh Naftali, shares how she transformed from grieving family member into relentless advocate, traveling the world to fight for Abigail’s release and for the return of every hostage.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> afc54369-d975-4e83-85ea-c0089c621011 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:05:56 +0000 2685 no full Guy Vaknin Guy Vaknin 70 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Chef Guy Vaknin is the culinary visionary behind a family of inventive vegan restaurants rooted in hospitality, artistry and feeding people well. Since October 7th, his restaurants and his family have been targeted by the same community that once celebrated his success — not because of his politics, but because of his Israeli identity.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Chef Guy Vaknin is the culinary visionary behind a family of inventive vegan restaurants rooted in hospitality, artistry and feeding people well. Since October 7th, his restaurants and his family have been targeted by the same community that once celebrated his success — not because of his politics, but because of his Israeli identity.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 43a5435a-c3b5-4564-b036-4c64fe76a4e6 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:05:31 +0000 2674 no full Jonah Platt Jonah Platt 69 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Since the October 7th attacks, Broadway-trained actor, singer and writer Jonah Platt has emerged as one of the Jewish people’s most compelling advocates. His work exploring Jewish identity, Israel, antisemitism and pop culture gives us the confidence and pride to stand up for who we are.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Since the October 7th attacks, Broadway-trained actor, singer and writer Jonah Platt has emerged as one of the Jewish people’s most compelling advocates. His work exploring Jewish identity, Israel, antisemitism and pop culture gives us the confidence and pride to stand up for who we are.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 9d3f467a-c351-480d-8033-d72b702e140c https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:05:58 +0000 3550 no full Jonathan Greenblatt Jonathan Greenblatt 68 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Whether it's conspiracy theories about “space lasers” or the moral equivocation between Zionist Jews and the protestors screaming at them outside their synagogue, antisemitism is going mainstream. Jonathan Greenblatt returns to discuss the forces threatening American Jewish life — and how the ADL plans to stay vigilant as New York prepares for four years under Zohran Mamdani’s mayoralty.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Whether it&#39;s conspiracy theories about “space lasers” or the moral equivocation between Zionist Jews and the protestors screaming at them outside their synagogue, antisemitism is going mainstream. Jonathan Greenblatt returns to discuss the forces threatening American Jewish life — and how the ADL plans to stay vigilant as New York prepares for four years under Zohran Mamdani’s mayoralty.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 761cdad3-7191-4f95-8902-104ce75f697a https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:05:49 +0000 3860 no full Jonathan Freedland Jonathan Freedland 67 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue On September 10, 1943, a group of anti-Nazi German aristocrats gathered for an afternoon tea party. Little did they know that one of them was about to betray the others to the Gestapo... Award-winning author and columnist Jonathan Freedland discusses his new book "The Traitors Circle" and examines the ways faith, conviction and courage inspire great acts of resistance.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>On September 10, 1943, a group of anti-Nazi German aristocrats gathered for an afternoon tea party. Little did they know that one of them was about to betray the others to the Gestapo... Award-winning author and columnist Jonathan Freedland discusses his new book &#34;The Traitors Circle&#34; and examines the ways faith, conviction and courage inspire great acts of resistance.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 1755299a-c827-4504-8c47-9da3f711944a https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:05:48 +0000 2986 no full Barak Ravid Barak Ravid 66 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Axios global affairs analyst Barak Ravid unpacks the war that reoriented Israel's security, political, and moral posture — and explores the uneasy question of what comes next…



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Axios global affairs analyst Barak Ravid unpacks the war that reoriented Israel&#39;s security, political, and moral posture — and explores the uneasy question of what comes next…</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 592589ab-52d9-4377-a7aa-8afa671fab11 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:05:30 +0000 3117 no full Sarah Hurwitz Sarah Hurwitz 65 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue While in her mid-30s, former Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz discovered the wisdom of the Jewish tradition she'd written off. In her latest book, she confronts the ways American culture, antisemitism and the challenges of our times distort Jewish identity — and she calls on young Jews to reclaim it with pride.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>While in her mid-30s, former Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz discovered the wisdom of the Jewish tradition she&#39;d written off. In her latest book, she confronts the ways American culture, antisemitism and the challenges of our times distort Jewish identity — and she calls on young Jews to reclaim it with pride.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 439bba1c-27ab-41f5-b885-e5ca139e67d3 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:05:05 +0000 2796 no full Yaakov Katz Yaakov Katz 64 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue It's been two years since the Oct. 7 attacks, and — in the absence of an official state commission of inquiry — the best understanding we have of how Hamas was able to surprise the Middle East’s most powerful military comes from former Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Yaakov Katz and his new book…



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>It&#39;s been two years since the Oct. 7 attacks, and — in the absence of an official state commission of inquiry — the best understanding we have of how Hamas was able to surprise the Middle East’s most powerful military comes from former Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Yaakov Katz and his new book…</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> ad62a114-c5f4-4e62-91c6-5dde936d96fe https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:05:49 +0000 3754 no full Cochav Elkayam-Levy Cochav Elkayam-Levy 63 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue The founder of Israel's Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes Against Women and Children, Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy coined the novel term "kinocide" to describe Hamas's uniquely evil and systematic abuse of Israeli families. The winner of the 2024 Israel Prize, Dr. Elkayam-Levy helps us understand the extent of our enemy's calculated brutality — and why the international community abandoned Israel in its darkest hour.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>The founder of Israel&#39;s Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes Against Women and Children, Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy coined the novel term &#34;kinocide&#34; to describe Hamas&#39;s uniquely evil and systematic abuse of Israeli families. The winner of the 2024 Israel Prize, Dr. Elkayam-Levy helps us understand the extent of our enemy&#39;s calculated brutality — and why the international community abandoned Israel in its darkest hour.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 5c157580-5ab6-49c3-9fb3-189865e367a1 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:05:30 +0000 2871 no full Scott Stringer Scott Stringer 62 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue As part of our NYC Mayoral Forum, Democratic candidate Scott Stringer joins Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss his Jewish values and his commitment to Zionism and to share his vision for a more affordable and better-run New York City.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>As part of our NYC Mayoral Forum, Democratic candidate Scott Stringer joins Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss his Jewish values and his commitment to Zionism and to share his vision for a more affordable and better-run New York City.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 5d32403b-7973-4201-a323-36e798c3ec55 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:10:38 +0000 2909 no full Brad Lander Brad Lander 61 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue As part of our NYC Mayoral Forum, Democratic candidate and NYC Comptroller Brad Lander joins our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss how his liberal Jewish values inform his immigration activism, his fight against antisemitism and for peace in the Middle East, and his vision for New York City.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>As part of our NYC Mayoral Forum, Democratic candidate and NYC Comptroller Brad Lander joins our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss how his liberal Jewish values inform his immigration activism, his fight against antisemitism and for peace in the Middle East, and his vision for New York City.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 43cbc8c9-8838-4b02-bf25-97b77dcb8674 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:05:44 +0000 2669 no full Bari Weiss and Nellie Bowles Bari Weiss and Nellie Bowles 60 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue The founders of The Free Press, Bari Weiss and Nellie Bowles sit down with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss their new media company, their Jewish journey, and several of the central challenges facing the American Jewish community. This conversation was recorded live during the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Spring Benefit on May 18, 2025.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>The founders of The Free Press, Bari Weiss and Nellie Bowles sit down with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss their new media company, their Jewish journey, and several of the central challenges facing the American Jewish community. This conversation was recorded live during the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Spring Benefit on May 18, 2025.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 301b07f7-2b7a-4ca2-af0c-0f3984cea03c https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:05:00 +0000 2627 no full Andrew Cuomo Andrew Cuomo 59 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue New York's former governor and the front runner in New York City's mayoral race, Andrew Cuomo speaks with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch about the state of the city, his decades-long support of Israel and the Jewish community, and surging antisemitism in America.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>New York&#39;s former governor and the front runner in New York City&#39;s mayoral race, Andrew Cuomo speaks with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch about the state of the city, his decades-long support of Israel and the Jewish community, and surging antisemitism in America.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> b8bccd15-e970-497b-b44b-319f8995335b https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 22 May 2025 04:05:00 +0000 2823 no full Tessa Veksler Tessa Veksler 58 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue The student body president of UC Santa Barbara and a proud Zionist, Tessa Veksler faced a barrage of hate and narrowly survived an attempt to oust her from office. Her experience is both a warning for young Jews heading to campus and an example of what real leadership looks like.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>The student body president of UC Santa Barbara and a proud Zionist, Tessa Veksler faced a barrage of hate and narrowly survived an attempt to oust her from office. Her experience is both a warning for young Jews heading to campus and an example of what real leadership looks like.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> f9e44160-9cf0-488c-ab66-7994c286a2df https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 08 May 2025 04:05:00 +0000 3586 no full David Horovitz David Horovitz 57 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Israeli politics have become increasingly complicated and divisive. The Times of Israel's founding editor and returning guest David Horovitz helps us understand Israel’s internal and external struggles — the unifying fabric of Israeli society and the major debates pulling at the seams.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Israeli politics have become increasingly complicated and divisive. The Times of Israel&#39;s founding editor and returning guest David Horovitz helps us understand Israel’s internal and external struggles — the unifying fabric of Israeli society and the major debates pulling at the seams.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 1bdbe1c1-0436-4965-b043-3be7fbaad07c https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:05:00 +0000 3694 no full Reform Judaism in America Reform Judaism in America 56 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Rabbi Ammi Hirsch is the guest on this special episode hosted by David Harris, past CEO of the American Jewish Committee and Jewish Broadcasting Service TV's strategic analyst. Ammi discusses the state of American Reform Judaism and the new reality liberal Jews face in the wake of October 7th.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Rabbi Ammi Hirsch is the guest on this special episode hosted by David Harris, past CEO of the American Jewish Committee and Jewish Broadcasting Service TV&#39;s strategic analyst. Ammi discusses the state of American Reform Judaism and the new reality liberal Jews face in the wake of October 7th.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 3c6b6bb0-56c9-4955-9667-38083f294db3 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:05:00 +0000 1596 no full David Baddiel David Baddiel 55 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue There's something so Jewish about using laughter to cope. British comedian, public thinker and author David Baddiel finds the humor in the world, discussing everything from comedy to antisemitism to politics. And he makes plenty of jokes.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>There&#39;s something so Jewish about using laughter to cope. British comedian, public thinker and author David Baddiel finds the humor in the world, discussing everything from comedy to antisemitism to politics. And he makes plenty of jokes.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 11c28e8a-3be0-4836-8626-02a703b7a0ff https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:05:00 +0000 3435 no full John Spencer John Spencer 54 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue The chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, retired U.S. Army Major John Spencer discusses the uniquely and unprecedentedly evil tactics that Hamas has employed in Gaza to maximize civilian casualties and collateral damage in pursuit of its political and military goals.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>The chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, retired U.S. Army Major John Spencer discusses the uniquely and unprecedentedly evil tactics that Hamas has employed in Gaza to maximize civilian casualties and collateral damage in pursuit of its political and military goals.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 194a3f74-4851-4e27-9217-1997e0d2754b https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:05:00 +0000 2989 no full Jonathan Eig Jonathan Eig 53 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Martin Luther King Jr.'s biographer felt like people were yearning to strip away the mythology surrounding the civil rights leader and reconnect with his humanity. Jonathan Eig brings King back into focus — as a religious leader and a social justice activist — and discusses the evolution of the Black-Jewish partnership in the years after King's assassination.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Martin Luther King Jr.&#39;s biographer felt like people were yearning to strip away the mythology surrounding the civil rights leader and reconnect with his humanity. Jonathan Eig brings King back into focus — as a religious leader and a social justice activist — and discusses the evolution of the Black-Jewish partnership in the years after King&#39;s assassination.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 261720de-abef-4219-9d83-919ee0d98de8 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:05:00 +0000 2819 no full Walter Russell Mead Walter Russell Mead 52 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue An expert on foreign affairs, Prof. Walter Russel Mead thinks we're heading into uniquely unstable times. He offers a historical analysis of America's relationship with the Jews, the Jewish state, and how the U.S. approaches the rest of the world.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>An expert on foreign affairs, Prof. Walter Russel Mead thinks we&#39;re heading into uniquely unstable times. He offers a historical analysis of America&#39;s relationship with the Jews, the Jewish state, and how the U.S. approaches the rest of the world.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 27368a00-87dc-4de7-8e2f-e82171bef470 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:05:00 +0000 3245 no full Lihi Lapid Lihi Lapid 51 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue An exceptionally talented novelist, journalist and activist, Lihi Lapid is also the wife of Israel's opposition leader and former Prime Minister Yair Lapid. Her latest book, "On Her Own," bares the Sabra soul. And despite boycotts by the literary community, she hopes it will expose new readers to the grief, longing and love at the heart of the Israeli experience...



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>An exceptionally talented novelist, journalist and activist, Lihi Lapid is also the wife of Israel&#39;s opposition leader and former Prime Minister Yair Lapid. Her latest book, &#34;On Her Own,&#34; bares the Sabra soul. And despite boycotts by the literary community, she hopes it will expose new readers to the grief, longing and love at the heart of the Israeli experience...</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 65969647-5a61-4fbc-b89a-7d26b4ce37ba https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:05:00 +0000 2771 no full Jonathan Spyer Jonathan Spyer 50 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue The lighting rebel advance that toppled Syria's Assad regime came seemingly out of left field. Dr. Jonathan Spyer, one of the world's foremost experts on the Levant, helps explain how it happened and what this revolution could mean for Syria and the rest of the world.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>The lighting rebel advance that toppled Syria&#39;s Assad regime came seemingly out of left field. Dr. Jonathan Spyer, one of the world&#39;s foremost experts on the Levant, helps explain how it happened and what this revolution could mean for Syria and the rest of the world.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> e555dce6-888e-4e88-9afa-424cdbbf7482 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:05:00 +0000 2996 no full Natasha Hausdorff Natasha Hausdorff 49 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Israel is fighting a war not only on the battlefield but also in the courtroom, where the Jewish state has been misrepresented, maligned and accused of perpetrating the worst crimes against humanity. Legal expert Natasha Hausdorff helps us understand how international law applies to Israel during this war and the ways the law has been corrupted and weaponized.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Israel is fighting a war not only on the battlefield but also in the courtroom, where the Jewish state has been misrepresented, maligned and accused of perpetrating the worst crimes against humanity. Legal expert Natasha Hausdorff helps us understand how international law applies to Israel during this war and the ways the law has been corrupted and weaponized.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> cdcce402-020e-47ad-933f-850a680a2a97 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:05:00 +0000 3372 no full Matt Brooks and Mark Mellman Matt Brooks and Mark Mellman 48 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Republican Jewish Coalition CEO Matt Brooks and Democratic Majority for Israel President Mark Mellman unpack the results of the 2024 presidential election and help us understand the issues that drove American voters to choose Donald Trump over Kamala Harris.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Republican Jewish Coalition CEO Matt Brooks and Democratic Majority for Israel President Mark Mellman unpack the results of the 2024 presidential election and help us understand the issues that drove American voters to choose Donald Trump over Kamala Harris.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 02c1a180-4e43-4f27-866b-bf75ebfebdb6 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:05:00 +0000 3401 no full Eylon Levy Eylon Levy 47 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Watching Israel's war with Hamas unfold, Eylon Levy was surprised by the government's ineptitude in the media and decided to volunteer interviews from his living room. Within a week, he was working as an official spokesperson for the prime minister. Now, again, a private citizen, Eylon continues to make the case for Israel abroad as he tries to convince Israelis to take the information war seriously.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Watching Israel&#39;s war with Hamas unfold, Eylon Levy was surprised by the government&#39;s ineptitude in the media and decided to volunteer interviews from his living room. Within a week, he was working as an official spokesperson for the prime minister. Now, again, a private citizen, Eylon continues to make the case for Israel abroad as he tries to convince Israelis to take the information war seriously.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 0fa3f616-2529-4d51-bf00-144a44cf5e67 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:05:00 +0000 3135 no full Rudy Rochman Rudy Rochman 46 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Rudy Rochman visits campuses and other hotbeds of anti-Israel activity and engages the other side with incredible equanimity — even in the face of the seething mob. His videos have garnered millions of views on social media, but Rudy doesn't do it for the likes; he wants to change hearts and minds and bring light to wherever there is darkness…



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Rudy Rochman visits campuses and other hotbeds of anti-Israel activity and engages the other side with incredible equanimity — even in the face of the seething mob. His videos have garnered millions of views on social media, but Rudy doesn&#39;t do it for the likes; he wants to change hearts and minds and bring light to wherever there is darkness…</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> ce4c4ffe-134f-45cc-9b20-6d122f148bc7 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:05:00 +0000 2114 no full Bernard-Henri Levy Bernard-Henri Levy 45 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Israel is finding itself increasingly alone as it fights for the future of the free world. French Jewish philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy accuses the West of cowardice in the face of a powerful coalition of Islamist forces and the promulgation of infectious and illiberal ideas at home.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Israel is finding itself increasingly alone as it fights for the future of the free world. French Jewish philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy accuses the West of cowardice in the face of a powerful coalition of Islamist forces and the promulgation of infectious and illiberal ideas at home.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 88aade78-c846-4585-938f-df2de2759de3 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:05:00 +0000 2623 no full Haviv Rettig Gur Haviv Rettig Gur 44 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the need for deeper engagement in the Jewish community, our historical resilience, and the impact of October 7th. He reminds us we are the strongest Jews in history — heirs to those who worked, bled and sacrificed to give us Israel and American Jewry.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the need for deeper engagement in the Jewish community, our historical resilience, and the impact of October 7th. He reminds us we are the strongest Jews in history — heirs to those who worked, bled and sacrificed to give us Israel and American Jewry.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 55579b5f-c1b3-42bf-99ae-ec600e248fa2 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:05:00 +0000 3931 no full Columbia University Columbia University 43 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Embattled Columbia Business School Prof. Shai Davidai and newly minted Barnard graduate Noa Fay discuss the crisis that has been unfolding on their campus.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Embattled Columbia Business School Prof. Shai Davidai and newly minted Barnard graduate Noa Fay discuss the crisis that has been unfolding on their campus.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> ec2f0b68-2da8-49ec-bbb5-53f5299152f1 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:05:00 +0000 3852 no full Amos Yadlin Amos Yadlin 42 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Former Israeli military intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin contextualizes the ongoing war with Hamas, evaluates Israel's strategic goals, and helps us understand the regional and international situation.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Former Israeli military intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin contextualizes the ongoing war with Hamas, evaluates Israel&#39;s strategic goals, and helps us understand the regional and international situation.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> eb445a7c-d12b-45d8-b4c0-d7dddff5152b https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 23 May 2024 04:05:00 +0000 2912 no full The Counterfeit Countess The Counterfeit Countess 41 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Nazi hunter Dr. Elizabeth "Barry" White and Polish historian Dr. Joanna Sliwa set out to verify Jewish Polish mathematician Janina Mehlberg’s incredible claims that she survived the Holocaust by posing as the Countess Suchodolska and saved some 10,000 Poles from the Majdanek concentration camp...



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Nazi hunter Dr. Elizabeth &#34;Barry&#34; White and Polish historian Dr. Joanna Sliwa set out to verify Jewish Polish mathematician Janina Mehlberg’s incredible claims that she survived the Holocaust by posing as the Countess Suchodolska and saved some 10,000 Poles from the Majdanek concentration camp...</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 0269d51c-9eb0-4f95-bf62-265329770f9b https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 09 May 2024 04:05:00 +0000 2899 no full Bret Stephens Bret Stephens 40 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Bret Stephens helps us understand the White House's attitude toward Israel, the major political currents in America that seem to be leaving Jews behind, and a new national ideology that values identity and even victimhood over character and achievement...



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Bret Stephens helps us understand the White House&#39;s attitude toward Israel, the major political currents in America that seem to be leaving Jews behind, and a new national ideology that values identity and even victimhood over character and achievement...</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> b55ef2af-8ad6-4344-9b96-cc34280c2366 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:05:00 +0000 3602 no full Yasmine Mohammed Yasmine Mohammed 39 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Forced to marry a man whom she later discovered was a member of Al Qaeda, Yasmine Mohammed eventually found the strength to break away from radical Islam and cut ties with her abusive, fundamentalist family. Today her story continues to inspire people around the world as she works to help free other hearts and minds.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Forced to marry a man whom she later discovered was a member of Al Qaeda, Yasmine Mohammed eventually found the strength to break away from radical Islam and cut ties with her abusive, fundamentalist family. Today her story continues to inspire people around the world as she works to help free other hearts and minds.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 46acdbda-62aa-4d0d-b89b-02cd40959ec7 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:05:00 +0000 3154 no full Ritchie Torres Ritchie Torres 38 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue A true friend of both the Jewish community and the Jewish state, there's nothing in Congressman Ritchie Torres' background that would have predicted the millennial Democrat would become such an outspoken advocate for Israel. Rep. Torres challenges the narrative around what's happening with the U.S.-Israel relationship in Washington and within his party — and reveals how much support we really have.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>A true friend of both the Jewish community and the Jewish state, there&#39;s nothing in Congressman Ritchie Torres&#39; background that would have predicted the millennial Democrat would become such an outspoken advocate for Israel. Rep. Torres challenges the narrative around what&#39;s happening with the U.S.-Israel relationship in Washington and within his party — and reveals how much support we really have.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> be0d7eff-768d-4494-be62-1c05dd7415bb https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:05:00 +0000 1965 no full Dalia Ziada Dalia Ziada 37 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue One of the central players in Egypt's 2011 revolution, Dalia Ziada was forced to flee her homeland after voicing support for Israel in the wake of October 7th. Speaking with Rabbi Hirsch from an undisclosed location, this brave activist and analyst helps us unpack the fraught Egyptian-Israeli relationship and contextualize Arab states' proclaimed support for Hamas.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>One of the central players in Egypt&#39;s 2011 revolution, Dalia Ziada was forced to flee her homeland after voicing support for Israel in the wake of October 7th. Speaking with Rabbi Hirsch from an undisclosed location, this brave activist and analyst helps us unpack the fraught Egyptian-Israeli relationship and contextualize Arab states&#39; proclaimed support for Hamas.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 0bd2df77-5619-40ed-8ebb-806cf4e55087 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:05:00 +0000 3112 no full Ora Hirsch Pescovitz Ora Hirsch Pescovitz 36 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz is the president of Oakland University and was among the first to issue a statement condemning the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. Rabbi Ammi Hirsch's older sister helps us understand the atmosphere on American college campuses today and why so many university administrations have tolerated a deteriorating situation for Jewish students.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz is the president of Oakland University and was among the first to issue a statement condemning the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. Rabbi Ammi Hirsch&#39;s older sister helps us understand the atmosphere on American college campuses today and why so many university administrations have tolerated a deteriorating situation for Jewish students.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> dfc08fad-ce27-4ce0-a2a9-4f69dbf84a35 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:05:00 +0000 2765 no full Liel Leibovitz Liel Leibovitz 35 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue One of the Jewish world's great thinkers, writers and podcasters, Liel Leibovitz discusses his ideological homelessness, Judaism’s life-changing potential, and the problem with American universities in the wake of October 7th.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>One of the Jewish world&#39;s great thinkers, writers and podcasters, Liel Leibovitz discusses his ideological homelessness, Judaism’s life-changing potential, and the problem with American universities in the wake of October 7th.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 2477e6ec-3303-44d0-a4d5-77119dcb832c https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:05:00 +0000 3485 no full Kai Bird Kai Bird 34 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Celebrated biographer of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kai Bird discusses the brilliant physicist's triumph, tragedy and legacy.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Celebrated biographer of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kai Bird discusses the brilliant physicist&#39;s triumph, tragedy and legacy.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 8c28eaba-255a-46c6-bf0b-97416553fb1f https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:05:00 +0000 2593 no full Ari Shavit Ari Shavit 33 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue The massacre on October 7th was a turning point in history. Political analyst Ari Shavit discusses the immeasurable and long-lasting consequences this war will have for Israel and the Western world.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>The massacre on October 7th was a turning point in history. Political analyst Ari Shavit discusses the immeasurable and long-lasting consequences this war will have for Israel and the Western world.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 6343128a-9ae1-4732-b711-9c8153633244 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:05:00 +0000 2740 no full Adam Nagourney Adam Nagourney 32 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue New York Times national political reporter Adam Adam Nagourney discusses his new unauthorized history of The Grey Lady over the past four decades and the pursuit of truth in our turbulent times.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>New York Times national political reporter Adam <span>Adam Nagourney </span>discusses his new unauthorized history of The Grey Lady over the past four decades and the pursuit of truth in our turbulent times.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 6864d5ec-357c-42ea-8a0b-91a33ad20179 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:05:00 +0000 2072 no full Einat Wilf and David Hazony Einat Wilf and David Hazony 31 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Alongside the shock, mourning, grief, and mobilization of war, there is also revelation. Returning guest Dr. Einat Wilf and author and editor David Hazony discuss the aftermath of October 7's "Black Sabbath" and its implications for the future of the Jewish people.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Alongside the shock, mourning, grief, and mobilization of war, there is also revelation. Returning guest Dr. Einat Wilf and author and editor David Hazony discuss the aftermath of October 7&#39;s &#34;Black Sabbath&#34; and its implications for the future of the Jewish people.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> b5412f7c-e877-4935-8891-65de80514aad https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:05:00 +0000 3434 no full Dara Horn Dara Horn 30 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Acclaimed author Dara Horn explores the reasons “people love dead Jews” — and why the idea of Jewish power makes non-Jewish society so uncomfortable.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Acclaimed author Dara Horn explores the reasons “people love dead Jews” — and why the idea of Jewish power makes non-Jewish society so uncomfortable.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 483f0065-c110-4291-be0c-c708d0b7589b https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:05:00 +0000 2227 no full Yaakov Katz Yaakov Katz 29 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue The Jerusalem Post's military correspondent for nearly a decade and its editor-in-chief for seven years, Yaakov Katz helps us understand how Israel ended up in this war and what might happen next...



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p><span>The Jerusalem Post&#39;s military correspondent for nearly a decade and its editor-in-chief for seven years, Yaakov Katz helps us understand how Israel ended up in this war and what might happen next...</span></p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 0c317f30-3cc0-45a4-8929-d42f51c8aabc https://swfs.org/podcast Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:05:00 +0000 2250 no full Israel at War Israel at War 28 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue With Israel at war, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch delivers a blunt yet uplifting message answering the question on all our minds: "What can we do?"



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>With Israel at war, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch delivers a blunt yet uplifting message answering the question on all our minds: &#34;What can we do?&#34;</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 8a2a1f41-ca05-4f04-a1a4-b7d6868c208b https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:05:00 +0000 632 no full Daniel Gordis Daniel Gordis 27 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue The civil unrest in Israel — centering around the judicial overhaul — is an unprecedented existential crisis that threatens to tear the country apart. Daniel Gordis has been one of Israel's most unabashed advocates. But today, he's calling on diaspora Jews to get involved in ways he never has before...



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>The civil unrest in Israel — centering around the judicial overhaul — is an unprecedented existential crisis that threatens to tear the country apart. Daniel Gordis has been one of Israel&#39;s most unabashed advocates. But today, he&#39;s calling on diaspora Jews to get involved in ways he never has before...</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> ffbf725c-2159-4cdd-80c1-f49b636d4019 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:05:00 +0000 2522 no full Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism 26 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue In this special episode, we air Rabbi Ammi Hirsch's keynote speech from Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism, a historic grassroots gathering of some 300 Reform leaders at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue to address the key challenges facing the movement.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>In this special episode, we air Rabbi Ammi Hirsch&#39;s keynote speech from Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism, a historic grassroots gathering of some 300 Reform leaders at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue to address the key challenges facing the movement.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> de89f5fe-1235-4bf2-865e-f158ed373cdd https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:05:00 +0000 2350 no full Wesley K. Clark Wesley K. Clark 25 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Retired General Wesley K. Clark is a warrior and a scholar. Amid a rising tide of authoritarianism washing across the globe, the former NATO supreme allied commander helps us understand the defining global conflicts of our times — and how democracy can prevail.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Retired General Wesley K. Clark is a warrior and a scholar. Amid a rising tide of authoritarianism washing across the globe, the former NATO supreme allied commander helps us understand the defining global conflicts of our times — and how democracy can prevail.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 8a3bdb6c-93e7-4bff-8eab-d5fa8277d7ae https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:05:00 +0000 2190 no full Alana Newhouse Alana Newhouse 24 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Tablet Magazine Editor-in-Chief Alana Newhouse believes the real debate today is not between the left and the right, but rather between those who think there's something fundamentally broken in America and those who do not.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Tablet Magazine Editor-in-Chief Alana Newhouse believes the real debate today is not between the left and the right, but rather between those who think there&#39;s something fundamentally broken in America and those who do not.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 32373ca9-e6cb-4b00-ad7c-0be8b822257b https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:05:00 +0000 2737 no full Jason D. Greenblatt Jason D. Greenblatt 23 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue One of the main architects of the Abraham Accords, Jason D. Greenblatt discusses his appointment by President Trump as special envoy for the Middle East and how the failed Israeli-Palestinian peace plan gave way to a different kind of peace for the region.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>One of the main architects of the Abraham Accords, Jason D. Greenblatt discusses his appointment by President Trump as special envoy for the Middle East and how the failed Israeli-Palestinian peace plan gave way to a different kind of peace for the region.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 0b8c7b2f-fe85-46f2-a71c-a2a0532e24c5 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 25 May 2023 04:05:00 +0000 2684 no full Ted Deutch Ted Deutch 22 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue During his six terms in Congress, Ted Deutch saw so much effort being poured into performative and pugnacious politics at the expense of the greater good. Now, as the new CEO of the American Jewish Committee, he's committed to building a strong center that strengthens us all.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>During his six terms in Congress, Ted Deutch saw so much effort being poured into performative and pugnacious politics at the expense of the greater good. Now, as the new CEO of the American Jewish Committee, he&#39;s committed to building a strong center that strengthens us all.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> ea6d01b2-9403-4f68-8ee7-12bb3bf1a8c4 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 11 May 2023 04:05:00 +0000 2060 no full Einat Wilf Einat Wilf 21 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Why is a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict so elusive? Dr. Einat Wilf thinks the answer is simple, but that we've been unwilling to accept it.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Why is a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict so elusive? Dr. Einat Wilf thinks the answer is simple, but that we&#39;ve been unwilling to accept it.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 2a0805b6-1589-428f-887d-53549a6a562e https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:05:00 +0000 2715 no full Ken Burns Ken Burns 20 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue The best-known documentary filmmaker in the world, Ken Burns is a master storyteller — and a patriot in the truest sense. His 35 films on subjects such as baseball, jazz, Mark Twain, the Civil War, and now the U.S. and the Holocaust see our country not only for what it is, but what it could be...



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>The best-known documentary filmmaker in the world, Ken Burns is a master storyteller — and a patriot in the truest sense. His 35 films on subjects such as baseball, jazz, Mark Twain, the Civil War, and now the U.S. and the Holocaust see our country not only for what it is, but what it could be...</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 97f7cff3-2f77-47a5-b3c5-800bcd1d58ab https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:05:00 +0000 2587 no full Eric Fingerhut Eric Fingerhut 19 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue As the head of the Jewish Federations of North America, former U.S. Congressman Eric Fingerhut bears the responsibility of working with partners who often don't see eye to eye. He views that cooperation as key to the success of the Jewish community in America.

(This interview was recorded in November 2022, before the latest developments in Israel.)



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>As the head of the Jewish Federations of North America, former U.S. Congressman Eric Fingerhut bears the responsibility of working with partners who often don&#39;t see eye to eye. He views that cooperation as key to the success of the Jewish community in America.</p><p>(This interview was recorded in November 2022, before the latest developments in Israel.)</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> ba6db1c7-8bdc-46c1-a11b-f7eaebfdae86 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:05:00 +0000 2175 no full Michelle Goldberg Michelle Goldberg 18 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Michelle Goldberg has her finger on the pulse of the progressive left. The New York Times columnist sits down with our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss American politics, COVID-19 policies and Israel.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Michelle Goldberg has her finger on the pulse of the progressive left. The New York Times columnist sits down with our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss American politics, COVID-19 policies and Israel.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 07948604-5b21-40c5-84d3-b9e97c565e8a https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:05:00 +0000 3008 no full Peter J. Hotez Peter J. Hotez 17 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Perhaps today’s most prominent advocate for COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Peter J. Hotez is struggling to untangle politics, anti-science and antisemitism — and save lives.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Perhaps today’s most prominent advocate for COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Peter J. Hotez is struggling to untangle politics, anti-science and antisemitism — and save lives.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> c53114e9-9fa7-4f8a-9e93-bf54a2a921ae https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:05:00 +0000 2403 no full Stephen J. Dubner Stephen J. Dubner 16 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Raised Catholic, Stephen J. Dubner discovered his family's Jewish past later in life — and Judaism called to him from within. That same inquisitive spirit implores the "Freakonomics" co-author and radio host to explore "the hidden side of everything."



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Raised Catholic, Stephen J. Dubner discovered his family&#39;s Jewish past later in life — and Judaism called to him from within. That same inquisitive spirit implores the &#34;Freakonomics&#34; co-author and radio host to explore &#34;the hidden side of everything.&#34;</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> e49a31d4-09b9-4487-ba51-ce0f76f728ab https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:05:00 +0000 3379 no full Beatrice Weber Beatrice Weber 15 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue After she left her turbulent arranged marriage of more than 20 years, her ultra-Orthodox community shunned her. Now Beatrice Weber is fighting to place her youngest son in a yeshiva that teaches more than 90 minutes of math and English a day — and for the right of all New York's Hasidic children to receive a basic education.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>After she left her turbulent arranged marriage of more than 20 years, her ultra-Orthodox community shunned her. Now Beatrice Weber is fighting to place her youngest son in a yeshiva that teaches more than 90 minutes of math and English a day — and for the right of all New York&#39;s Hasidic children to receive a basic education.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 5a7afdb0-5678-4bbb-b67b-4632b0f0f0d4 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:05:00 +0000 2818 no full Matti Friedman Matti Friedman 14 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Since arriving in Israel as a teenager, journalist Matti Friedman has spent his life and career trying to make sense of the Jewish state — and why it receives such outsized coverage.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Since arriving in Israel as a teenager, journalist Matti Friedman has spent his life and career trying to make sense of the Jewish state — and why it receives such outsized coverage.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 61521366-6daf-4469-b78c-43a960d3e289 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:05:00 +0000 2528 no full Ronald S. Lauder Ronald S. Lauder 13 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue A successful businessman, a generous philanthropist and one of the Jewish world's most important leaders, Ronald S. Lauder wasn't involved in Jewish life until his experience as ambassador to post-war Austria changed him.



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Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Does it feel like everything you read in the news is somehow slanted? Newsweek&#39;s Batya Ungar-Sargon presents her carefully researched history of American journalism and where she believes it started to go seriously wrong.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> c55fb2ca-ecbd-4a0c-aff4-2de2209ed1d1 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:05:00 +0000 2443 no full Amanda Berman Amanda Berman 9 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue There are some people who'd have you believe it's impossible to support liberal causes and be a Zionist. But as founder and executive director of Zioness, Amanda Berman is fighting as hard as she can to reclaim progressive spaces for Jews.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>There are some people who&#39;d have you believe it&#39;s impossible to support liberal causes and be a Zionist. But as founder and executive director of Zioness, Amanda Berman is fighting as hard as she can to reclaim progressive spaces for Jews.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> b80b2df3-1d04-4796-9139-01767e16c152 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:05:00 +0000 2324 no full Yehuda Kurtzer Yehuda Kurtzer 8 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Being Jewish has always been complicated. Listen as Rabbi Ammi Hirsch and Shalom Hartman Institute’s “Identity/Crisis” podcast host Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer examine how the success of assimilation has made negotiating our modern Jewish identities more complex.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Being Jewish has always been complicated. Listen as Rabbi Ammi Hirsch and Shalom Hartman Institute’s “Identity/Crisis” podcast host Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer examine how the success of assimilation has made negotiating our modern Jewish identities more complex.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 6fb8f6dc-4d1f-4508-9560-ab4bf800c909 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:05:00 +0000 2307 no full Julia Jassey Julia Jassey 7 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Julia Jassey didn’t set out to lead the charge against antisemitism on college campuses, but a brush with casual Jew-hatred her freshman year changed the course of her life.



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Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>An eloquent advocate for peace and coexistence, Yossi Klein Halevi didn&#39;t start out that way. Hear how this former militant Jewish extremist is reaching across the divide to model a new kind of conversation between Jewish Israelis and Palestinians.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 9232b956-9ee4-48e7-a4d5-7d998e48a9ab https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:05:00 +0000 2235 no full Rachel Fish Rachel Fish 5 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue What happens when universities prioritize the pursuit of social justice theories over the search for truth? Hear from scholar/warrior Dr. Rachel Fish, who has spent her career studying the decline of critical thought on American campuses and empowering students and faculty to fight against the pressure to conform.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>What happens when universities prioritize the pursuit of social justice theories over the search for truth? Hear from scholar/warrior Dr. Rachel Fish, who has spent her career studying the decline of critical thought on American campuses and empowering students and faculty to fight against the pressure to conform.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> fa33907c-6244-4e65-b7bd-bff94acff4e2 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:05:00 +0000 2330 no full Jonathan Greenblatt Jonathan Greenblatt 4 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue What would make a wildly successful entrepreneur switch gears and devote himself entirely to battling antisemitism? Hear how Jonathan Greenblatt went from Starbucks and the West Wing to the helm of the world’s leading anti-hate organization — the Anti-Defamation League — during these most challenging times for Jews in America.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>What would make a wildly successful entrepreneur switch gears and devote himself entirely to battling antisemitism? Hear how Jonathan Greenblatt went from Starbucks and the West Wing to the helm of the world’s leading anti-hate organization — the Anti-Defamation League — during these most challenging times for Jews in America.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> 71f6395c-bc95-4ea3-bb40-9f8a6c600ea9 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 30 Jun 2022 04:05:00 +0000 2860 no full Eve Barlow Eve Barlow 3 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Eve Barlow was living her dream as one of the world's top music journalists when one simple tweet in support of Israel turned her world upside-down. Hear Eve's inspiring story of courage in the face of overwhelming hate — and learn how you can fight antisemitism and anti-Zionism online.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>Eve Barlow was living her dream as one of the world&#39;s top music journalists when one simple tweet in support of Israel turned her world upside-down. Hear Eve&#39;s inspiring story of courage in the face of overwhelming hate — and learn how you can fight antisemitism and anti-Zionism online.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> ab56c4dc-3969-4e95-af38-8e84933e5ef9 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:05:00 +0000 2053 no full Natan Sharansky Natan Sharansky 2 1 Stephen Wise Free Synagogue He sought passage to Israel and he paid the price: nine years of hard labor in a Soviet prison. But the gulag only hardened his resolve. Hear Natan Sharansky's legendary story of Jewish resistance and his take on Russia's war against Ukraine.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations]]> <p>He sought passage to Israel and he paid the price: nine years of hard labor in a Soviet prison. But the gulag only hardened his resolve. Hear Natan Sharansky&#39;s legendary story of Jewish resistance and his take on Russia&#39;s war against Ukraine.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations'>https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations</a> e1710bba-5f46-46e6-8412-8ec3a9d8ac73 https://swfs.org/podcast Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:05:00 +0000 1867 no