Please consider donating to help the us continue making great content: https://2njb.com/donate *** Today, we are diving into a fascinating topic that sheds light on a dark chapter of history. After World War II, some Nazis faced persecution in the Nuremberg trials, while others managed to escape justice by fleeing to different parts of the world. We all know that many Nazis found refuge in South America, but what about those who stayed in Europe or fled to Arab countries? This is where the Israe...
Jun 12, 2023•58 min
In recent years, Israel has faced a critical problem as certain NGOs, funded by foreign countries, have been accused of supporting terror and advocating for the destruction of Israel. Last week, the government, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, introduced legislation aimed at preventing these NGOs from receiving tax reductions. The intention behind this move was to deter foreign countries from supporting Palestinian NGOs with questionable affiliations. However, the proposed law ignited an uproar ...
May 29, 2023•52 min
Naor and Eytan talk about everything that happened in Israel this month!
May 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Freedom has been at the core of humanity's struggles for centuries. From revolutions and wars to social movements and uprisings, the pursuit of freedom and democracy has been a constant battle. For the Jewish people, this fight has taken on a particular significance, as they have endured persecution, genocide, and exile in the pursuit of personal and national freedom. In his upcoming book, And None Shall Make Them Afraid, author Rick Richman explores the stories of eight remarkable Jewish figure...
May 09, 2023•48 min
Today we want to take a glimpse into the modern life of Haredi women in Israel. As we've all come to know, the young Haredi Israeli scene has been showcased in popular shows like Shtisel. However, as modern lifestyles present an array of challenges, Haredi women are also burdened with difficult choices between pursuing a career or starting a family, studying for a degree, and navigating the unique Haredi dating scene. Our special guest today is none other than Efrat Finkel, a prominent Haredi jo...
Apr 30, 2023•59 min
Israel is currently in a state of turmoil due to the proposed judicial system reform by the new Netanyahu government. The reforms have caused massive demonstrations from the opposition, leading to reconciliation negotiations between the coalition and opposition at President Herzog's estate. The controversy surrounding the proposed reforms has brought the country's judicial system into the spotlight, making it a relevant topic for discussion. In today's episode, we have the honor of speaking with...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 20 min
For decades, Israel has been a target of terrorist attacks, with hundreds of innocent civilians losing their lives in bombings, shootings, and other acts of violence. Despite the Israeli government's efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice, many of the masterminds behind these attacks have remained at large. Frustrated with the lack of progress, a group of terror victims and their families decided to take matters into their own hands and seek justice in international courts. This is the sto...
Apr 03, 2023•51 min
For those who have been living under a rock, Israel is going through one of its most turbulent times in history. Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest against the judicial reforms offered by the Netanyahu government, with economists warning of dire consequences and left-wing politicians warning of a dictatorship. Meanwhile, our enemies are watching and taking advantage of the situation - as reserve air force pilots and other intelligence corps reserve officers refuse t...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Naor and Eytan talk about everything that went down in Israel this month.
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Get ready for a journey through time and history, as we explore the impact of media and politics on our world. With the current state of the world being so politically charged and divisive, it's more important now than ever to understand where we came from and how we got here. That's exactly what Professor Richard Landes' new book, Can The Whole World” Be Wrong?: Lethal Journalism, Antisemitism, and Global Jihad, aims to do. As a medievalist and expert in apocalyptic beliefs, Professor Landes br...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Today we will be diving - yet again - into the current political turmoil in Israel, sparked by the proposed judicial reforms by the new Netanyahu government. For those who have been living on a different planet, massive demonstrations and an immense campaign throughout mainstream media against the reforms have led to a complete backlash, tearing apart Israeli society. The place where these reforms are being prepared is the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, and more specifically the Law and Consti...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Political turmoil has been rocking the nation of Israel in recent times, with the suggested judicial reforms put forth by the Netanyahu government at the center of the storm. The reforms have been met with fierce opposition from many quarters, and the country remains divided on the matter. The situation has been complicated by the fact that hundreds of economists have written a letter warning that the reforms could have a negative impact on Israel's economy. The government is comprised of ultra-...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Jews are an important part of the history of the United States, and their contribution stretches across many different fields like cinema, politics and of course - the bagel. But a little less known aspect of Jewish history in America, is the role Jews played in wars, and in particular - the civil war, and even the Independence war. When the Civil War broke there were about 150,000 Jews in America. 125,000 of them lived in the Union States and supported Lincoln. As for the rest of them, 25,000 J...
Feb 09, 2023•36 min
(THIS EPISODE DESCRIPTION WAS WRITTEN BY CHATGPT, WE DIDN'T TOUCH IT) In this week's monthly recap, we discussed the juicy scandals of the bar association and the political turmoil with the suspension of Netanyahu. We also delved into the frightening events of terrorist attacks in Neve Yaakov and Jerusalem, as well as the high tech exodus happening with companies like Papaya Global moving money out of Israel. But don't worry, we balance the heavy with a fun story about Eytan's doctor's clinic an...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 2 min
In case you didn’t hear, over 80 thousand people gathered at HaBima Square in Tel Aviv Saturday night to protest what they’re calling the “Judicial Revolution”. This revolution, the protesters assert, which is being carried out by Prime Minister Netanyahu, aka Crime Minister, and his right-wing coalition partners, is a threat to our very democracy! The reform proposed by brand new Justice Minister Yariv Levin plans to grant the coalition the power to appoint judges and enable them to override th...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Back in 1953, at MIT, two young mathematicians crossed paths. Professor Yisrael Aumann was a young brilliant doctoral student when he met John Nash, one of the fathers of game theory and the subject of the biography and Oscar-winning film A Beautiful Mind. Nash shared his ideas on game theory with Aumann who later said "I didn't give the field much thought at the time because I was busy with pure mathematics". Years later when Aumann was hired by Bell to work on antiaircraft missiles, he realize...
Jan 07, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Naor and Eytan talk about the new government, all recents controversies and much more!
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min
The world was a different place when we last met with the beloved Dr. Dan Schueftan on March 2022. Putin had just invaded Ukraine, in a move that Dan called ‘a self defeat of Russia’. The US and Iran were on the verge of cutting a new deal that would have allowed Iran access to enormous funds and normalized this barbaric regime among the nations. And the PM of Israel was Naftali Bennet. Indeed, many things can change in 10 months. Putin is still sunk in the muddy grounds of east Ukraine, and the...
Dec 25, 2022•1 hr 21 min
November 1st, 10pm. Israel's election exit polls start rolling in. The right wing with Bibi at its helm have achieved the unthinkable, a triumphant comeback. Some left wing parties are even struggling to pass the threshold, leaving them on the precipice of oblivion. One, Meretz, doesn't make it. The right have done it again, and celebrations are in order. In the words of the great Jewish poet, Pink!, "I'm coming up so you better get this party started. Get this party started." BUT...record scrat...
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min
This episode is sponsored by Naor’s Youtube channel ‘The Italy Guy’! Check it out here and don’t forget to hit the subscribe button! https://www.youtube.com/c/ItalyGuy *** Naor and Eytan talk about recent events in Israel, US and the entire known universe!
Nov 22, 2022•54 min
This episode is sponsored by Naor's Youtube channel 'The Italy Guy'! Check it out here and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! https://www.youtube.com/c/ItalyGuy *** Last week something happened in Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu, who already broke the record as Israel’s longest sitting Prime Minister - did it again. After Naftali Bennet and Yair Lapid overthrew him a year and a half ago, he made an historic comeback which left everyone speechless. Netanyahu took the country by a landslide, in ...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 19 min
It’s never easy to be different, to be the other. As Jews and Israelis, we know this just as well as anyone else. To be “the other” can often be devastating, even lethal. That’s why it’s important to be tolerant, to recognize others, to acknowledge them and sometimes even to fight on their behalf. One such group are those who identify as LGBTQ. Historically, religious persecution, social outcasting, violence or other abuses have plagued LGBTQ people. In the harsh reality of the Middle East, Isra...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Eternalizing the memory of the holocaust is a sanctified deed. We must never forget. That’s why every new initiative that strives to further enrich the plethora of documented memories - is a blessed one. Today, we gather to celebrate an especially special initiative. one that breathes life into a topic that is so saturated in death. A beautiful new book called “Honey Cake and Latkes: Recipes from the Old World by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Survivors”, by Dr. Maria Zalewska and 120 survivors who shar...
Oct 29, 2022•59 min
Naor and Eytan are BACK after the Holidays hiatus to discuss everything that's taking place in our crumbling reality. *** Support us at https://www.patreon.com/2njb
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min
“You make me feel like a natural woman.” “This is a man's world but it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl.” Ladies and gentlemen, what does it mean to be a woman? Or a man? Are these even inherently different or are these labels slapped on us by society, dictating how we're expected to behave, how we should talk and walk and how much we should earn. Dr. Sarai Aharoni is a senior lecturer and researcher in the gender studies program at Ben Gurion University of the Negev. Her r...
Sep 24, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/2njb *** (*Please note: this episode may contain disturbing descriptions of battle*) What makes a hero? Today, when we think "hero", we can might think of a Marvel or a DC superhero, the kind that wears a cape or a mask and saves the day. But here, in Israel, real-life heroes are made every day. Only last week, two cops noticed a suspicious guy walking around in Jaffa. They arrested him, and discovered he was a Palestinian terrorist, armed with bomb...
Sep 13, 2022•57 min
Since the Russian invasion into Ukraine, one thing that's been on a lot of people's minds (especially Europeans) is energy. Back in 2010, Israel had somewhat of an energy revolution. From a country that relied almost exclusively on imported energy, Israel suddenly became energy rich, along with certain corporations - some might even say they became filthy rich. The discovery of the Tamar, Leviathan, Karish and Tanin gas fields under the Mediterranean sea was no less than striking flammable gold....
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/2njb *** Never a dull day in the Middle East. As Israel is entering another round of elections, Iran is on the brink of getting a new deal which will allow it to become stronger than ever. And as if that’s not enough, the entire global economy is threatened by inflation. It is in these delightful circumstances that we invited, once again, our seasoned guest Ofir Dayan, to talk about recent events and much more. Ofir recently came back from five year...
Aug 31, 2022•56 min
This Episode is sponsored by Unpacked’s new podcast, ‘Homeland: Ten Stories, One Israel‘ https://jewishunpacked.com/podcast-series/homeland-ten-stories-one-israel/ *** What would you do if you had 2.5 million dollars to invest in scientific research? Would you search for a cure for Altzheimer’s? Cancer? MS? Would you try to send the first man to Mars? Or would you attempt to create the perfect tiktok video? These are the questions that faced Professor Ido Kaminer from the Technion. Well, maybe n...
Aug 25, 2022•54 min
This Episode is sponsored by Unpacked's new podcast, 'Homeland: Ten Stories, One Israel' https://jewishunpacked.com/podcast-series/homeland-ten-stories-one-israel/ *** Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/2njb *** “The Next-To-Last time I Was Shot Out of A Cannon”, “The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be God”, “Suddenly, A Knock On The Door”. Just the titles of these short stories are enough to make your literary mouth water. Etgar Keret certainly has a knack for doing just that. With a long career o...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 15 min
