The Critically Zionist Podcast

With the threat to dissolve the current Knesset on the table the Israeli news cycle is filled with articles about when and how the next elections will turn out. This is a two-part episode discussing the Israeli elections. Part 1- provides an overview of the past 5 Israeli elections, dating back to 2013. It gives perspective on the major players in today's political field, the parties that are most influential, and the themes that have been at the forefront for the Israeli public. Part 2- We delve into the issues that are facing the Israeli public as we approach another election. We discuss the question of who supports Netanyahu and who's against him, who's really confused, and how can Israel invite Israeli Arabs to be a bigger part of Israel's political life. Make sure to subscribe to get updates when we release new episodes. You can also like and follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/thecriticallyzionistpodcast and subscribe on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCskIIR3WcneoU00cJbFQnUA, to see shorter clips of the episodes we post. Please send us your thoughts, feedback, questions, and suggestions for future episodes at criticallyzionistpodcast@gmail.com Useful links and resources: More Info on Israeli Political field from Israel Policy Forum: https://israelpolicyforum.org/elections2/ Haaretz Podcast on Elections (Hebrew): https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%91%D7%95%D7%A2-%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%93%D7%A7%D7%90%D7%A1%D7%98-%D7%94%D7%90%D7%A8%D7%A5/id1305812824?i=1000502448887 Why are Israeli Generals such terrible politicians? 972 Magazine https://www.972mag.com/israel-generals-politics-gender/ Paradox: Netanyahu now protected by Israeli Arab legislator, Al Monitor https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/12/israel-benjamin-netanyahu-mansour-abbas-joint-list-budget.html Episode image: "Israeli elections billboard in Ramat Gan" by GeorgeDement is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 The inscription reads: This time don't vote for "politicians", who the day after the elections will vote you back (middle finger).

With the threat to dissolve the current Knesset on the table the Israeli news cycle is filled with articles about when and how the next elections will turn out. This is a two-part episode discussing the Israeli elections. Part 1- provides an overview of the past 5 Israeli elections, dating back to 2013. It gives perspective on the major players in today's political field, the parties that are most influential, and the themes that have been at the forefront for the Israeli public. Part 2- We delve into the issues that are facing the Israeli public as we approach another election. We discuss the question of who supports Netanyahu and who's against him, who's really confused, and how can Israel invite Israeli Arabs to be a bigger part of Israel's political life. Make sure to subscribe to get updates when we release new episodes. Thanks to Elijah Aaron for the Music! Check out his music at ElijahAaron.com You can also like and follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/thecriticallyzionistpodcast and subscribe on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCskIIR3WcneoU00cJbFQnUA, to see shorter clips of the episodes we post. Please send us your thoughts, feedback, questions, and suggestions for future episodes at criticallyzionistpodcast@gmail.com Useful links and resources: More Info on Israeli Political field from Israel Policy Forum: https://israelpolicyforum.org/elections2/ Haaretz Podcast on Elections (Hebrew): https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%91%D7%95%D7%A2-%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%93%D7%A7%D7%90%D7%A1%D7%98-%D7%94%D7%90%D7%A8%D7%A5/id1305812824?i=1000502448887 Why are Israeli generals such terrible politicians? 972 Magazine https://www.972mag.com/israel-generals-politics-gender/ Paradox: Netanyahu now protected by Israeli Arab legislator, Al Monitor https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/12/israel-benjamin-netanyahu-mansour-abbas-joint-list-budget.html Episode picture: "שיהיה בהצלחה. Israeli elections. Vote!" by Lidor is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

In this episode we discuss Seth Rogen's appearance on Marc Maron's WTF Podcast on July 27, 2020, to promote his film “American Pickle”. They showed that they are super-Jewish: Familiar with tradition, steeped in Jewish upbringing, and full of post-trauma from these experiences. The interview sets Jewish Twitter afire as the Left adopts Rogen as a spokesperson, the Right accuses him of questioning Israel's legitimacy, and many who stay silent acknowledge similar frustration with Israel. We ask if Seth Rogen was criticizing Israel or helping the Jewish world improve its Israel education. We analyze the different responses to Rogen's comments in the Jewish World We talk about American Jewry's challenges with Israel and Israel Education in light of Rogen's comments We share a response from StandWithUs Senior Educator, Charlotte Korchak Make sure to subscribe to get updates when we release new episodes. You can also like and follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/thecriticallyzionistpodcast and subscribe on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCskIIR3WcneoU00cJbFQnUA, to see shorter clips of the episodes we post. Please send us your thoughts, feedback, questions, and suggestions for future episodes at criticallyzionistpodcast@gmail.com Useful links and resources: - Listen to Seth Rogen on WTF with Marc Maron: July 27, 2020: http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1143-seth-rogen - Listen to Seth Rogen's Interview with Allison Kaplan Sommer- Haaretz: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/listen-the-interview-seth-rogen-sets-the-record-straight-1.9051105 - See Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac "Bougie" Herzog's Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/IsaacHerzog/videos/vb.161648040544835/774315953374071/?type=2&theater - Read Daniel Gordis Response to Seth Rogen: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/what-if-seth-rogen-wasnt-entirely-wrong/ - Read StandWithUs original response: https://www.standwithus.com/post/response-to-seth-rogen-s-recent-comments - Read StandWithUs follow-up response: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157701117912689&id=19459912688 - Examples from StandWithUs of Anti-Israel reaction to Seth Rogen: https://twitter.com/Resistance48/status/1288684012324651009?s=19 https://twitter.com/jacobinmag/status/1288593265726500866?s=19

Welcome back to the Critically Zionist Podcast - a podcast for critical Zionists who see Zionism as critical. In each episode we deliver an in depth discussion of an issue facing modern Zionism and Israel while enjoying one of our favorite Israeli beers. And if you have been enjoying talking Zionism over beer with us, invite a friend and a family member to join the conversation. Today, we continue the theme of the Peace Process that we began in last week's episode when discussing the with legacy of Yitzchak Rabin. We're going to dive into the current prospects for peace in the region- taking a deep look at US President Trump's efforts to win himself (and PM Netanyahu) a Nobel Prize and maybe even bring Peace to the Middle East with the Peace to Prosperity and Abraham Accords plans, while enjoying Taybeh Beer's Golden Ale. What are we talking about today? Talking about Trump's efforts for Middle East Peace, placed in the larger framework past efforts for Peace. Part 1: Take a step back and understand how these recent agreements fit in with past efforts at peace between Israelis and Palestinians Part 2: Take a look at Trump's Peace to Prosperity plan for Israel and Palestine  Part 3: Dive into The Abraham Accords, trying to understand them, for better and for worse, and what the future holds for the post-Trump presidency Stay tuned for our next episode: Building a Zionist Curriculum for Seth Rogen Please continue to send us feedback at criticallyzionistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on facebook , subscribe to our channel on youtube, and check out Shuki's tour options at hartuvtours.com or follow him @hartuvtours on Instagram and Twitter! Relevant links: Peace to Prosperity: https://www.whitehouse.gov/peacetoprosperity/ The Abraham Accords: https://www.state.gov/the-abraham-accords/ video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VoE_Lg3LfY&t=1376s Plan 922: https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-extends-multi-billion-dollar-plan-for-arab-municipalities/

As promised, we are answering the first feedback we received from our first episode: "Remembering Yitzhak Rabin" and then you can listen for a sneak peek of an upcoming episode: "Building a Zionist Curriculum for Seth Rogen" Thank you Susan for challenging our overly rosy memory of Yitzhak Rabin and to Noam for reminding us that there was reasonable opposition to The Oslo Accords. Check out Noam's "Get Out Toronto" for some amazing outdoor adventures around Toronto at www.GetOutToronto.com Here's a link to the full WTF episode with Seth Rogen Stay tuned for our next episode about Israel's recent peace agreements: The Abraham Accords. Please continue to send us feedback at criticallyzionistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on facebook , subscribe to our channel on youtube, and check out Shuki's tour options at hartuvtours.com or follow him @hartuvtours on Instagram and Twitter!

Episode Description On Saturday evening, November 4, 1995, 25 years ago: Yitzkah Rabin, the first Israeli Prime Minister born in Israel was assassinated by Yigal Amir, an Israeli law student at Bar Ilan University and a religious, right-wing extremist. It happened at the Kings of Israel Square in Tel Aviv, now named Rabin Square, after a Peace Rally under the slogan "Yes to Peace-No to Violence", with over a hundred thousand supporters in attendance. The assassination represented the beginning of the end of one of the most hopeful, and also divisive eras in Israeli history- the peace process between the Palestinians and Israelis initiated by The Oslo Accords, a groundbreaking agreement led by Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Yassir Arafat, Chairman of the Palestinian Authority with the strong support of US President Bill Clinton. We try to remember Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin as a person, a soldier, and a statesman, delve into the Oslo Accords and the peace process and reckon with what has happened in Israeli society since the tragedy of Rabin's assassination. Hope you enjoy! Please like us on Facebook , share the podcast with friends, and send us thoughts and feedback with us at criticallyzionistpodcast@gmail.com. Find HaGibor's Extra Stout Craft Beer at www.giborbeer.co.il or https://www.facebook.com/Giborbeer/ Links for more content: Declaration of Principle- Oslo Accords: PDF: http://www.rabincenter.org.il/Items/01100/signingoftheDeclationofPrinciples.pdf Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8CFL6gHgxI&t=2800s Last Speech: PDF: http://www.rabincenter.org.il/Items/01103/RabinAddressatapeacerally.pdf Video: https://www.facebook.com/AmericansforPeaceNow/videos/672519629822592/?v=672519629822592 Performance of Shir La Shalom: Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDE0pflKcmE Clinton's Eulogy: PDF: http://www.rabincenter.org.il/Items/01104/clinton.pdf Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip-vudR_WwY Rabin: https://www.haaretz.com/life/rabin-1.5407710 Ynet Project: https://rabin25.ynet.co.il/?externalurl=true The myth of Rabin the peacemaker: https://www.972mag.com/yitzhak-rabin-oslo-accords-aoc/

Israel is inspiring, it's frustrating, it's confusing. It's not easy to understand our feelings towards the Jewish State. So, have a listen to The Critically Zionist Podcast - a podcast for critical Zionists who see Zionism as critical. Join us, Shuki and Noam, for a candid conversation on the major issues facing Israel and Zionism today. We made aliyah together in 2011 to Kibbutz Saad, served in the army, worked in the fields and hiked the Israel national trail together, and stayed friends through it all. We want to share the perspectives we've gained throughout our journey to shed light on these issues in an open and honest conversation, over our favorite Israeli beers. Shuki is an Israeli tour guide for Hartuv Tours, married to Abi and Abba to Maayan. He grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, he's a die-hard Blue Jays fan, dead head, beer and whisky fanatic. They live in Tel Aviv. Noam is a die-hard Zionist, married to Liraz and Abba to Geffen. He grew up in Chicago, has been a Cubs fan since 2nd grade and is currently the commissioner of Israel's first 16-inch softball league. They live in Jerusalem's Kiryat Yovel neighborhood