This is undoubtedly a highly sensitive & politically supercharged story. I connected with Luke Tress to discuss the simultaneous notion: We need to keep the threat of #antisemitism top of mind -- & -- adhere to foundational American principles. My full thoughts in this important

The The Times of Israel of Israel's founding editor David Horovitz joins our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to help us understand Israel’s internal and external struggles — the unifying fabric of Israeli society and the major debates pulling at the seams. apple.co/4jFfPbI

For the first time since we Stephen Wise started the “In These Times” podcast, we have a returning guest — The Times of Israel’s David Horovitz. He’s the first I’ve asked back. There’s no one better to unpack #Israel to the diaspora than David: apple.co/4jFfPbI

The ways mainstream media has covered #Israel post-Oct 7 has certainly shifted. I discussed this w/ The Times of Israel’s David Horovitz who claims there is a “very well-orchestrated effort” to delegitimize the Jewish state. Watch his take below | Full episode: apple.co/4jFfPbI

There’s a lot of talk about whether or not #Israel is in a safer position now re the threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria and Iran, as the war has progressed. The Times of Israel’s David Horovitz “ferociously disagrees” with that notion… Our full convo: apple.co/4jFfPbI

Amazing to spend Shabbat in Israel with my good friend Itzhik Simon. We served together in the same tank from 1977–1980... Our hearts are with all the reservists who are spending yet another Shabbat away from their families. I pray for their safe return — and an end to this war.

.Tessa Veksler tells our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch how, as student body president of UC Santa Barbara and a proud Zionist, she faced a barrage of hate and narrowly survived an attempt to oust her from office… apple.co/4dbjufi

I try not to throw around the word “hero” loosely, but when I learned about Tessa Veksler, I’ll say unequivocally that she’s one of mine… On Stephen Wise’s “In These Times” podcast, Tessa gives us a vivid sense of what our #Jewish youth are up against apple.co/4dbjufi

.Tessa Veksler ran for UC Santa Barbara student president and did her best to avoid having her campaign become a referendum on #Israel. And she won. But after Oct. 8, the hate started pouring in. Here’s part of her story — and her thoughts on why she was targeted:

I was struck by Tessa Veksler’s description of her “very isolating” experience with anti-#Israel hostility and #antisemitism on campus. Full episode —> apple.co/4dbjufi

I think that children of immigrants — particularly those who fled #antisemitism — are more sensitive to manifestations of hatred vs. American Jews who've never experienced what we’re seeing post Oct 7. Perhaps it’s a sign of privilege to not be sensitive to the nature of

NY’s former governor and the front runner in NYC’s mayoral race, Andrew Cuomo, speaks with our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch about the state of the city, his decades-long support of Israel and the Jewish community, and surging antisemitism in America. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/and…

What a pleasure to join Rabbi Ammi Hirsch on Stephen Wise’s podcast, “In These Times.” We discussed a wide range of issues, including support for Israel and the need to combat the violent surge of antisemitism in America and around the world. Listen here:

I deeply mourn the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. It is another wake-up call for Americans and American Jews. This is what so many mean when they cry "Free Free Palestine," and "globalize the intifada." Demonization of Israel leads to murder of Israelis and Jews.

I welcome hearing from all the #NYC mayoral hopefuls. These are opportunities to dwell on issues important to the #Jewish community. #Antisemitism & #anti-#Israel hostility top that list. See what Andrew Cuomo told me 👇 or listen to our full convo: apple.co/4mJTAnt

Former NY governor and #NYC mayoral hopeful Andrew Cuomo & I discussed where the #Jewish community stands in support of the Democratic Party. Is it the same party? Watch his response👇 or listen to our full conversation: apple.co/4mJTAnt

We must understand a basic truth: The nature of #Judaism is a critique of common norms. And the ultimate question is: What does the repeated threat to destroy the place where half of the Jews of the world live say about your views on Judaism & the Jewish people?

It was the springtime of their lives when all is fresh, all is green & everything seems possible. Had the murderer known that Yaron was Christian, I doubt it would have made a difference. The depth of the hatred of “Free, Free Palestine” condemns all who support #Israel to the

.The Free Press founders Bari Weiss & Nellie Bowles have made prodigious contributions to #journalism and to a free and open exchange. Stephen Wise, we honored them w/ our “Light of Freedom Award” and discussed their journey & challenges facing American Jews👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-…