Episodes: 686
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
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Gilad Halpern - Israeli journalist, broadcaster and editor covering Middle Eastern affairs, politics, history and culture.
Asher Lubotzky - The Historical Relationship Between The South African Anti-apartheid Movement, Israel And Zionism; Political Alliances, Cold War Dynamics And Changing Ideas About Colonialism And National Liberation.
Ofer Idels - The Role Of Sports In The Development Of Zionism And Israeli Culture, Including Nationalism, Masculinity, Hebrew Culture And The Creation Of The New Jew.
Jay Ruderman - Disability Inclusion, Activism, Coalition-building, Advocacy Strategy And Effective Persuasion In Polarized Political Environments.
Eyal Boers - Representations Of Jews, Israelis And The Holocaust In Dutch Film, And The Relationship Between Cinema, National Memory And Identity.
Etgar Keret - Short Fiction, Literature After October 7, The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Storytelling And The Role Of Literature In Times Of Crisis.
Theorizing Israel/Palestine
September 28, 2026
What happens when a political philosopher stops asking, "What would the perfect society look like?" and starts asking, "How did we get here?" Dr Raef Zreik takes a close look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of political theory—and argues that one of the most important tasks of philosophy is self-clarification: figuring out exactly what we mean when we disagree, what assumptions we're making, and where our arguments actually lead. As a Palestinian citizen of Israel, Zreik ...
The Complicated History of Israel and South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Movement
August 24, 2026
What did South African anti-apartheid activists once think about Israel and Zionism? The answer is more complicated than most seem to think. Dr. Asher Lubotzky, research fellow at the University of Houston's Department of Political Science, takes us through the extraordinary—and often surprising—relationship between the South African anti-apartheid movement and Israel, from the birth of both countries in 1948 through the Cold War, the end of apartheid, and into the present. Lubotzky is the au...
Body Politics
August 11, 2026
What does soccer have to do with Zionism? More than you might think. Today, competitive sports feel like an obvious part of Israeli culture. But when Zionism was taking shape in the early 20th century, sports were anything but obvious. Many Zionists actually preferred gymnastics, believing it would build a healthier, more disciplined—and more ideal—Jew. So how did competitive sports win out? In this fascinating episode, Dr Ofer Idels, fellow in Israel Studies at the University of Calgary, tak...
Occupied Thoughts · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Israel Update · Very high booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Tel Aviv Review is hosted by Gilad Halpern. Its publicly listed email is itai@tlv1.fm. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
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Tel Aviv Review typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: University scholars, authors of relevant books, regional affairs specialists, public intellectuals, experienced advocates and professionals with substantial expertise on Israel, the Middle East, Jewish affairs, politics, history or literature. Common among recent guests: Published academic research or books; University fellowships, faculty appointments or research leadership; Established literary careers. Recent guests include Asher Lubotzky, Ofer Idels, and Jay Ruderman.
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