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The Legal Case for Israel (46:05)
What is international law and how does the history of Israel reflect it? Professor Eugene Kontorovich gives a clear explanation of which legal bodies have the power to influence the borders of countries, and more importantly, which do not. This fascinating video gives a different perspective on the boundaries of Israel
Professor Eugene Kontorovich (2)
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Why Christians Support Israel (14:39)
Those who bless Israel will be blessed. Governor Mike Huckabee, speaking at the Gush Katif Museum dinner, refers to his 40 years of visits to Israel. He exhorts Americans to give the message to the President that until the Palestinians recognize the G-d given right of Israel to exist, there should be no discussion about peace.
Governor Mike Huckabee (1)
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41:40
Year 2048: Can Israel Survive to the Age of 100? (41:40)
The David Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring strong voices for Israel through dynamic educational seminars, workshops, and curricula. Its groundbreaking Israel education curricula are taught in more than 130 Jewish high schools and middle schools, impacting thousands of students across North America and Israel
Dr. Daniel Gordis (1)
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48:31
Jerusalem, We Have a Problem (48:31)
Ever since its inception Israel, has waged a tough battle to garner favorable public opinion in the newspapers and television shows of the West. This seminar explains the challenges that the Jewish state faces in getting its story across, and teaches us how to be agents for change in Israel’s fight for the hearts and minds of the free world.
Mr. Shahar Azani (7)
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22:40
"Zivotofsky v. Kerry" (22:40)
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Alyza Lewin (10)
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10:20
Israel to the American Jew (10:20)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recounts his extraordinary personal encounters with the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu (4)
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21:56
Israel's Great Mistake (21:56)
We can't allow the expulsion from Gush Katif to become a footnote in the history books. Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson, speaking at the dinner for the Gush Katif Museum, shares his experiences visiting the museum with groups of university students and the profound effect the museum had on them
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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30:14
Children Taught to Kill and Hate (30:14)
Mrs. Molly Resnick, a veteran newswoman, former NBC TV producer, and survivor of two Palestinian terror attacks on Israel, speaks about the violent educational curriculum used in the Arab world to indoctrinate children into a culture of hatred and anti-Semitism. This talk was given at the 2th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)
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5:49
The Conflict of Truth and Peace (5:49)
A gloves-off, no-holds-barred discussion of all the burning questions you may have about sexuality, cremation, abortion, and other controversial issues, as seen through the lens of Jewish psychology and mystical insight.
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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13:32
Israel's Significance Today (13:32)
The state of Israel means many different things to different people. There are those that see it as an entirely political entity, those who believe its creation is an indication of the immanent Redemption and even others who, while they see the physical land as holy, do not believe that the political state holds any spiritual significance
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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35:01
Israel's Dangerous Dance with Diplomacy (35:01)
Forever under the harsh scrutiny of the world’s nations, Israel has had to forge a unique diplomacy that can afford no mistakes. Shahar Azani is a veteran diplomat who has argued for the Jewish state in boardrooms, summits and conferences across the globe. This insider’s account will take you behind the scenes to see where Judaism meets diplomacy.
Mr. Shahar Azani (7)
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48:34
Israel and Judaism in the Media (48:34)
This panel discussion was featured at the 6th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mr. Ami Eden (1)
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49:51
Israel and the Jews: A Historic Overview (49:51)
“Know its past to ensure its future.” It is imperative that we understand our people’s traditional connection to our homeland in order to better understand the political struggles of today. An historical and biblical perspective on Israel, as a response to those who seek to delegitimize our connection to the Holy Land.
Mr. Bradley Gordon (3)
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4:48
What is the Solution to the Israeli Arab Conflict (4:48)
Series: 10 Questions with Michael Medved
Michael Medved (13)
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58:03
In Search of Real Peace (58:03)
More than ever, myths and mistruths swirl around Israel and the entire Middle East. The line between fact and fiction is blurred with blood and tears, creating false narratives that drip with distortions. But behind the smoke and mirrors lies the hard truth which every thinking person must discover. This lecture took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Dov Greenberg (57)
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54:50
The Land of Israel and its Pursuit of Peace: The Halachic Perspective (54:50)
Our sages teach that there are three states of wholeness that we must always strive for: wholeness of the Jewish people, wholeness of the Torah, and wholeness of the Land of Israel. If even one of the three is not complete, then the others will also suffer. True peace will only be accomplished when we have wholeness of the three
Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)
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59:51
Behind the Scenes of the Zivotofsky Case (59:51)
Hear firsthand from the father-daughter legal team that represented Menachem Zivotofsky, an American citizen born in Jerusalem, caught in the middle of a constitutional, separation-of-powers dispute. Alyza and Nathan Lewin fought for 12 years to enforce a congressional law that declares Jerusalem part of Israel taking it all the way to the US Supreme Court
Alyza Lewin (10)
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20:18
Debate Highlights (20:18)
How far should governments go in their quest to free innocent hostages? In this session, experts debate this question in the context of the Israeli decision to free terror convicts to gain the freedom of Gilad Shalit. Would you support the motion that the Shalit deal was the right move? This session took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mr. Dan Arbell (2)
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55:28
Challenging Anti-Israel BDS in American Courts (55:28)
Learn about many of the efforts taken from a legal perspective to beat back the anti semitic BDS movement and their intimidation efforts.
Series: National Conference of Jewish Lawyers 2016
Mrs. Brooke Goldstein (1)
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38:24
Conflict and Conscience (1) (38:24)
Political activist, Charles Jacobs, speaks about his experience freeing slaves under Muslim control in North Africa. He relates the apathy and resistance he met in so-called human rights groups and questions the resistance of the American left to criticize the terrible wrongs done by Muslim groups
Dr. Charles Jacobs (1)
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44:19
An Intimate Narrative of Israeli Leadership (44:19)
Ambassador Yehuda Avner discusses his book The Prime Ministers: An Intimate Narrative of Israeli Leadership.
Ambassador Yehuda Avner (2)
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36:37
Conflict and Conscience (Media) (36:37)
Miss Caroline Glick speaks about the informational war waged against Israel by the international media.
Miss Caroline Glick (1)
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47:19
The Case for Israel and Jerusalem (47:19)
It’s a sixty year old question that the world still insists on asking: Does Israel have a legal or ethical right to exist? Do historical bonds count for anything in modern law? What about competing claims to the land? This session takes a compelling look at the complex legal issues surrounding Israel and its capital, Jerusalem
Alyza Lewin (10)
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1:02:28
Current Events in Israel (1:02:28)
This event was hosted by Congregation Sons of Israel in Briarcliff Manor, NY. .
Mr. Gil Hoffman (1)
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37:13
Israel and the Iranian Nuclear Threat (37:13)
This lecture was delivered at the 5th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mr. Bradley Gordon (3)
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9:15
Bias in the United Nations (9:15)
Series: Survival of a Nation
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29:00
A Candid Conversation with Mrs. Racheli Frankel (29:00)
Mrs. Racheli Frankel (13)
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54:55
Hot Button Issue in U.S. Courts 2014 (54:55)
Protecting our country from suicidal religious fanatics who target civilians as they go about their daily life is a daunting task. Add to it the restrictions placed by respecting civil liberties and presuming innocence, and we seem particularly vulnerable to another September 11. Our esteemed panel will discuss this conflict from the American Law, Jewish Law and ethical perspectives
Michael Mukasey (4)
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25:27
Israel's Diplomacy (25:27)
Veteran diplomat Shahar Azani has argued for the Jewish state in boardrooms, summits, and conferences across the globe. Here, he takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour through the corridors of Israeli power. What are the challenges faced by the Jewish state? What are the solutions? And how can we help in this struggle for the truth and peace?.
Mr. Shahar Azani (7)
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38:56
The Jewish American Position on Protective Edge (38:56)
As American Jews, what is our responsibility toward Israel? How can we make a difference from so far away? Hear from an Israeli government official, an academic scholar and a media expert as they shed light on Operation Protective Edge and our crucial role in it. This panel was featured at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
Dr. Simcha Leibovich (5)
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46:42
Sacred Shepherds: Moses and the Rebbe (46:42)
A piercing look at why some leaders succeed and others fail. Those at the helm greatly affect their communities, and even entire generations. What makes a layman into a leader, a civilian into a captain? This lecture examines the impact of two towering leaders in Jewish history—Moses and the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Dr. Simcha Leibovich (5)
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37:24
Israel: From a Journalist's Perspective (37:24)
Mr. Dan Raviv (2)
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1:02
Is Israel's Response Disproportionate? (1:02)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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33:58
Conflict and Conscience (2) (33:58)
Aspen Counterpoint is a summer symposium which brings together diverse perspectives on current global conflicts. For more information about Aspen Counterpoint, check out: www.aspencounterpoint.com. This video was graciously provided by the Chabad Jewish Community Center of Aspen, CO. For more exciting events in the Aspen area, check out: www.jccaspen.com.
R. James Woolsey (1)
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9:01
The Jewish American Position on Protective Edge Q & A (9:01)
This short clip presents Mr. Shahar Azani, Mr. Bruce Backman and Dr. Simcha Leibovich answering questions from their audience about the recent war in Gaza and the protrayal of Israel in the media. This Q&A took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Dr. Simcha Leibovich (5)
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53:49
Israel's Identity Crisis (53:49)
This fascinating lecture places Israel at the crossroads of politics and our inner struggle with Jewish identity. Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh discusses the most important spiritual battle to be fought in this generation. He presents a compelling political model for the state of Israel and practical steps we can take to make that a reality.
Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh (31)
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10:40
The Palestine Mandate (10:40)
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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20:01
Lighting Up the Darkness of the U.N. (20:01)
Mr. Danny Danon (2)
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0:55
The Morality of the IDF (0:55)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)
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25:03
How Can Israel Win Friends? (25:03)
Mr. Seth Kaplan (3)
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1:20
Is Anti-Zionist Anti-Semitic? (1:20)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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2:20
To Serve in the Israeli Army? (2:20)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)
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21:03
What Israel Can Teach the World (21:03)
In this talk at the Aspen Center for Social Values, Rabbi Yossi Ives analyzes the role of Jews and their responsibility to foreign countries who are struggling economically and politically and might have limited access to adequate health care
Rabbi Yossi Ives (3)
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3:06
To Negotiate With Terrorists? (3:06)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)
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2:29
Why Is Israel Isolated? (2:29)
Cary Nelson explains the dynamic relationship between Antisemitism and the Land of Israel.
Series: The Jewish Course of Why
Mr. Cary Nelson (3)
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12:03
Israel and the Media Today (12:03)
Mr. William Kristol (3)
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22:58
A Force for Good: Is Israel a Problem or a Solution? - Q&A (22:58)
Mr. Dan Raviv (2)
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23:22
Israel - A Humanitarian Nation (23:22)
Rabbi Micha Odenheimer (4)
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32:09
The Demographic Challenge for Israel (32:09)
This paper discusses the demographic shifts in Israel and their implications for the coming decades. The demographic profiles of both migrating and established non-Jewish, as well as Jewish populations are discussed in detail. Zionism predicates a Jewish majority within Eretz Yisrael to secure a Jewish homeland and identity
Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2015
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2:03
Israel Should Not Give In (2:03)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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17:39
The Genesis of Nationhood (17:39)
How does the Jewish concept of nationhood differ from its secular definition? Benjamin Miller presents his paper on the definition of nationhood in Torah to the Sinai Scholars symposium. He compares the more secular, Zionist definition to the description given in traditional Jewish sources
Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2014
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49:43
A Conversation with Ambassador Danny Dayan (49:43)
As the Israeli Consul General to New York, Dayan is a leader and spokesperson for the international community. He is considered by many to be the face of the Israeli settlement movement. In a live interview, hear his role and perspective on Israel today. This conversation was featured at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mr. Danny Dayan (2)
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18:30
Jewish History Taught in the U.N. (18:30)
Mr. Danny Danon (2)
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36:06
Are the Settlements a Violation of International Law? (36:06)
Professor Malvina Halberstam goes through three reasons why the so called "settlements" are in accordance with international law, using sources such as the Balfour Declaration, UN resolutions and the Oslo Accord to support her claim.
Professor Malvina Halberstam (1)
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46:16
When Antisemitism Rears Its Ugly Head (46:16)
American campuses are witnessing a startling upturn of antisemitism. What is going on? And what can we do to fight it? This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Dr. Tammi Benjamin (1)
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30:34
How UNRWA Perpetuates the Arab-Israeli Conflict (30:34)
UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) is meant to help refugees until they graduate from that status, but when it comes to the “Palestinian problem” they aren’t doing that, and it’s because their definition of “refugees” includes descendants, so instead of just considering the 40,000 Arabs that were living in Israel between 1946 and 1948 as refugees, they include all their descendants as well, making the number go up to 5 million
Dr. Asaf Romirowsky (1)
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2:00
May Israel Conduct a Prisoner Exchange? (2:00)
Rabbi Yosef Shusterman (34)
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7:59
Bias in the United Nations (7:59)
This video was produced for Lesson 3 of "Outsmarting Antisemitism", a course by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute.
Series: Outsmarting Antisemitism
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1:56
Do Jews Have Dual Loyalties? (1:56)
How do we respond to the charge that Jews who support Israel have dual loyalties? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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1:03
What the Media Gets Wrong about Israel (1:03)
Mr. Yaakov Katz (8)
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57:36
The Case for Israel (57:36)
The State of Israel is constantly judged in the court of public opinion. A noted attorney representing the Jewish state regularly in the international court system teaches five responses to common claims about our beloved homeland. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Dr. Moshe Goldfeder (4)
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19:01
COVID-19, the Economy, and Middle East Politics (19:01)
This video is part of a series of live streams by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) to provide quality lectures during the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns. Click here to see more.
Series: Live Social Media Streams
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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8:07
Debunking Anti-Israel Myths (8:07)
Rabbi Dr. Moshe Goldfeder (4)
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32:38
An Insider's Take on Israeli News, Politics, and Media (32:38)
From a member of the Arutz Sheva- Israel National News team, hear an insider's take on Israeli news, politics and culture, and the people who make it all go ‘round. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mrs. Hadassah Chen (4)
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2:42
Why Can't Israel Agree to a Two-state Solution? (2:42)
For the sake of peace, why can't Israel just agree to a two-state solution and call it a day? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Yossi New (25)
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2:39
When Israel's Prime Minister Stood up to the US President (2:39)
Mr. Yaakov Katz (8)
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3:01
Does Israel Really Want Peace? (3:01)
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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49:00
In Conversation: Ambassador Gilad Erdan (49:00)
This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Ambassador Gilad Erdan (1)
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0:44
When Does Criticism of Israel Become Antisemitic? (0:44)
Mr. Yaakov Katz (8)