The Jerusalem Report Podcast

What the antisemitism emergency means for UK Jews

The CEO of the Board of Deputies of British Jewry, Michael Weiger, the 265-year-old representative body of Britain's 275,000 Jews, gives a frank assessment of a community living through what the UK government has now officially declared an antisemitism emergency. Wegier sat down with Jerusalem Report Editor-in-Chief Ruth Marks Eglash as the UK responds to a wave of attacks on Jewish targets.

Lihi Lapid: How October 7 changed the literary world for Israeli authors

Israeli author and journalist Lihi Lapid discussed the challenges Israeli writers have faced in the international literary world since the October 7 attacks during a recent episode of The Jerusalem Report podcast, describing how politics and war shaped the release of her books abroad. Speaking with The Jerusalem Report editor-in-chief Ruth Marks Eglash, Lapid reflected on the publication of her novel On Her Own, which was released by HarperCollins during the height of the Israel-Hamas war. She said the publishing experience became increasingly difficult as bookstores in Manhattan hesitated to host events featuring an Israeli author.

How does the Dead Sea’s collapse draw tourists in Israel?

The Jerusalem Report's Editor-in-Chief Ruth Marks Eglash speaks on her time researching the environmental changes happening in the Dead Sea. Bordered by Israel, Jordan, and the West Bank, the sea is also caught in the midst of geopolitical tensions, meaning that on a global level, the environmental dangers of the disappearing Dead Sea, one of the world’s natural wonders, have not been adequately addressed by the parties that might be able to help.

Bring Them Light: Honoring the victims of October 7

Lihie Gilhar sits with JPost's Batsheva Shulman to discuss her inspiring project, Bring Them Light. Born in Israel and raised in South Africa from the age of two, Gilhar returned to Israel 18 years ago. A clinical psychologist with a private practice, Gilhar is familiar with trauma. However, nothing could have prepared her (or anyone) for the Oct. 7 massacre. Read the full article here: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-847859

Peter Beinart: 'I don't support a Jewish state'

In this compelling conversation, Peter Beinart, journalist and author, delves into his controversial views on Israel, Zionism, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He shares his thoughts on the idea of a one-state solution, the political and cultural implications of Israel’s future, and how both Palestinians and Jews can achieve safety and equality. Beinart also reflects on the impact of October 7 and how it shapes his views on the ongoing conflict. Is there room for a binational state, and what does a peaceful future look like for both Israelis and Palestinians? Join us for this thought-provoking discussion.