What Matters Now

What Matters Now

Author: The Times of Israel Language: English Episodes: 50
Each week, What Matters Now from The Times of Israel focuses deeply on a single, pressing story. This isn't a rapid-fire news recap, but a thoughtful dive into the one topic currently defining life in Israel and influencing Jewish communities worldwide. You'll hear from journalists, analysts, and people directly affected, providing clarity and context on complex developments. The conversation moves beyond headlines to examine the historical roots, present-day realities, and potential futures of each chosen subject. Tune into this weekly podcast for a sustained and nuanced look at the forces at play. It’s an essential listen for anyone seeking to understand the evolving narrative of the region, offering a dedicated space to truly grasp what matters now.
Episodes
Yohanan Plesner: 3 existential issues facing Israel’s voters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:57
Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with the head of the Israel Democracy Institute, Yohanan Plesner. A…
Richard Priem: The ‘age of security’ has ended for US Jews [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:34
Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with CEO of Community Security Service Richard Priem. While guardin…
Dan Ben-David: Israel is on the brink of a spiral of collapse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:10
Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with leading economist Prof. Dan Ben-David. Ben-David heads the Sho…
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib: Hamas still holds two million hostages [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:43
Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, the head of Realign for Pa…
Dr. Deborah Gilboa: The neuroscience of resilience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:56
Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with Deborah Gilboa, MD, an expert in resilience and navigating cha…