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SAPIR Conversations

SAPIR: Ideas for a Thriving Jewish Futurewww.sapirjournal.org
SAPIR is a journal exploring the future of the American Jewish community and its intersection with cultural, social, and political issues. These podcasts are recordings of Zoom webinars we have held with our contributors (season numbers correspond with issue numbers). To find out more and join our next events live, visit www.sapirjournal.org.
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Episodes

S4E4: A Conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi, Chloe Valdary, Blake Flayton and Bret Stephens

In this fascinating conversation, Yossi Klein Halevi , Chloe Valdary , and Blake Flayton discuss the future of Zionism and the Jewish relationship with other communities. Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register for upcoming events and sign up for our email newsletter....

Mar 14, 20221 hrSeason 4Ep. 4

S4E3: A Conversation with Reuel Marc Gerecht and Bret Stephens

In this especially timely discussion, Reuel Marc Gerecht, a former Iranian-targets officer in the Central Intelligence Agency and a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discusses his contribution to SAPIR , which examines how Iran’s path toward nuclear weapons might ultimately be stopped (and whether Israeli military action may be necessary). Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register ...

Mar 07, 202259 minSeason 4Ep. 3

S4E2: A Conversation with Natan Sharansky, Gil Troy, and Bret Stephens

Our guests take a deeper dive into their SAPIR contribution on reimagining a gap year program in Israel for every young Jew. Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register for upcoming events and sign up for our email newsletter....

Feb 28, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 2

S4E1: A Conversation with Dara Horn and Bret Stephens

Dara Horn and Bret Stephens discuss Horn’s contribution to our fourth issue – Dreams for Living Jews . Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register for upcoming events and sign up for our email newsletter.

Feb 15, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 1

S3E4: A Conversation with Jonathan Rosenblum and Bret Stephens

Jonathan Rosenblum and Bret Stephens discuss Rosenblum’s contribution to our third issue – More Unites Us Than Divides us: A Haredi perspective . We explore ideas that are already bringing Jews from a wide variety of backgrounds together in Israel, and whether some of those lessons might translate in America. Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register for upcoming events and sign up for our email newsletter...

Dec 16, 202156 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S3E3: A Conversation with Annika Hernroth-Rothstein, Josef Joffe, and Bret Stephens

Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens interviews Annika Hernroth-Rothstein, and Josef Joffe . What is the outlook for Jews in Europe? For Jews in America? Our three guests have written pieces exploring these questions. Be sure to read their pieces linked below: Annika Hernroth-Rothstein : Two Weddings and a Sorrowful Wife Josef Joffe : American Jews: A Threat Report Bret Stephens : Is There a Future for American Jews? Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "...

Nov 30, 202156 minSeason 3Ep. 3

S3E2: A Conversation with Howard Jacobson and Bret Stephens

Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens interviews Howard Jacobson about his article " Advice to a Jewish Freshman " from Issue 3 of SAPIR. Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register for upcoming events and sign up for our email newsletter....

Nov 18, 202159 minSeason 3Ep. 2

S3E1: A Conversation with Liel Leibovitz and Bret Stephens

Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens interviews Liel Leibovitz about his article " Seven Pillars of Wisdom for 21st Century Jews " from Issue 3 of SAPIR. Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register for upcoming events and sign up for our email newsletter....

Nov 11, 20211 hrSeason 3Ep. 1

S1E5: A Conversation with James Kirchick and Bret Stephens

Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens interviews James Kirchick about his article "Our Duty to Be Unimpressed" from Issue 1 of SAPIR. Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register for upcoming events and sign up for our email newsletter.

Sep 15, 202158 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S2E3: A Conversation with Thane Rosenbaum and Bret Stephens

SAPIR Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens interviews Thane Rosenbaum about his article "The Eclipse of Jewish Cultural Power " and the Jewish role in American culture. Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register for upcoming events and sign up for our email newsletter....

Aug 24, 202159 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2E2: A Conversation with Ambassador Dore Gold and Bret Stephens

SAPIR Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens interviews Ambassador Gold about his article Israel Enters The Modern World," the power and limits of diplomacy, and new opportunities for Israel in the Middle East. Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register for upcoming events and sign up for our email newsletter....

Aug 16, 20211 hrSeason 2Ep. 2

S2E1: A Conversation with Ruth Wisse and Bret Stephens

Bret Stephens interviews Professor Ruth Wisse about her contribution to SAPIR’s second issue, The Allure of Powerlessness . Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register for upcoming events and sign up for our email newsletter.

Aug 11, 20211 hrSeason 2Ep. 1

S1E4: A Conversation with Pamela Paresky and Jonathan Haidt

NYU Professor and Author of Coddling of the American Mind, Jonathan Haidt interviews psychologist and writer Pamela Paresky about her SAPIR article " Critical Race Theory and the 'Hyper-White' Jew ." Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register for upcoming events and sign up for our email newsletter....

Jun 08, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 4

S1E3: A Conversation with David Wolpe and Bret Stephens

SAPIR Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens interviews Rabbi David Wolpe about his article " Social Justice for Moderns ," recent events in Israel, our current discourse on social media and elsewhere, and what it portends for the future. Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register for upcoming events and sign up for our email newsletter....

Jun 02, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 3

S1E2: A Conversation with Matti Friedman and Bret Stephens

Matti Friedman's contribution to SAPIR - "Eight Tips for Reading about Israel" - went viral during the most recent conflict between Israel and Gaza in May. Bret Stephens interviews Matti about his piece and how to read the news with a critical eye. Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register for upcoming events and sign up for our email newsletter....

May 25, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 2

S1E1: A Conversation with Einat Wilf and Bret Stephens

SAPIR Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens and Einat Wilf discuss her article for the inaugural issue, " How Not to Think About the Conflict ." Follow SAPIR Conversations so you'll never miss new episodes! You can also visit the "Conversations" page on our website to register for upcoming events and sign up for our email newsletter.

May 20, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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