 Lessons on survival and isolation in AntarcticaMarion Dierickx talks on what yearly work trips to Antarctica taught her about preparedness, survival and isolation. What needs to be done before the lockdowns can be lifted?Is a consistent fall in new cases enough? Or does there need to be a rapid expansion in testing capabilities and contact tracing? What’s the big deal about Israel?There is something intrinsically important about “Eretz Yisrael” that goes beyond the geography and the politics. What does the non-Jew do when there are roadblocks?There are many non-Jews seeking to convert to Judaism, but have difficulties with the conversion process. Did scientists find the cure for the coronavirus?Disorganized research slows discovery of COVID-19 treatments, experts say. Has Israel 'killed' the coronavirus?Dan Diker pays tribute to the Israeli culture of survival in managing disasters. Covid Ha’atzmaut: The Shofar in our heartsThe State of Israel, and Yom Ha’atzmaut, may need a lot of rethinking, and their relationship to Covid-19 demands careful reflection. How do we need to behave in order to make the land our own?From Zikaron to Atzmaut - Days of Remembrance & Celebration. Independence Day, an event of Biblical proportionsThanking G-d for the State of Israel, acknowledging the miracle. Captive from Yom Kippur War: I always believed I would come homeTamar Yonah interviews Amnon Sharon, author of Sane In Damascus, about his experience as a captive of the Syrians in the Yom Kippur War. The voice of the teenagers of the 1948 War of IndependenceTamar Yonah interviews Ben-Tzion & Chavula Hefter, and Shabtai Katz, who lived through, and fought through these tumultuous times. Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrificeAdena Mark Kapon, whose mother Sara Blaustein was murdered in a 2001 Gush Etzion terror attack, tells her story. Auschwitz as seen through the eyes of the commandant’s grandsonWhat is it like to be the grandson of the greatest mass murderer in recent history? An interview with Rainer Hoess. The coronavirus: a lesson in modesty for all human beingsRemembrance ceremonies were canceled, the holidays celebrated alone. The days of the coronavirus remind us of the smallness of man. A Jew who stops to look back will always come forwardA look back on Pesach and ahead to Yom HaAtzmaut. Islamophobia: Now we are talkingDoes speaking against the so-called 'religion of peace' make one an Islamophobe? Have the gates closed on aliyah because of the coronavirus?Whatever aliyah plans are currently made, should they now be dropped because of the dangerous plague (virus) or stepped up and hastened? Judy Singer: A kidney to spareJudy Singer wanted to volunteer her help, by giving a part of herself to someone in need. Progress towards the world healing from COVID-19The Divine, prophetic trajectory of the month of Iyar, the month of healing. Genetics and Nazism - What were the Germans trying to achieve?The idea that we can improve the genetic make-up of the human race through selective breeding. Sound familiar? 'Preventing spread of coronavirus is about life and death'Expert: Americans rallying against stay-at-home orders need to understand that preventing the spread of the virus is “about life and death”. The art of memory: Knowing where we came from and where we goWhat goes in is what comes out: Life lessons from the heart of Leviticus. 'Isolationism is not an option in a global world'International relations in the COVID-19 era: Richard Haass on what comes after a pandemic. Jewish resilience, the plague and anti-SemitismClassic imagery of medieval anti-Semitism is rising again during the catastrophic COVID-19 pandemic. Remembering the Holocaust at age 96Walter Bingham tells Josh Hasten how he survived Kristallnacht as a teen, and was fortunate to make it to England on a Kindertransport. What will it take to save America's small businesses?Pepole across the US tried to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program, but eventually gave up because it was so complicated. Many mothers, many angelsRena Quint survived the horrors of the Holocaust because of six mothers and many angels. Child of the Holocaust, surviving every dayRabbi Joseph Polak was three years old when the Holocaust ended. His survival story is still unfolding. The challenge of life according to Rebbetzin Esther JungreisRebbetzin Esther Jungreis passed away four years ago. In this interview, she spoke about the iPhone generation, shidduchim and more. Israel's elusive cure from COVID-19 and the political virusThe fine balance between the nation's health and economy.Coronavirus crisis: Opportunity or disaster?Jay Shapiro thinks that despite the dangers and suffering that the virus causes worldwide, it is also an opportunity to improve the world. The rabbi for a cleaner webRabbi Yaniv Hanya accidentally discovered the extent of religious youth dabbling in dangerous internet. He decided to do something about it. How bacteria could affect outcomes of COVID-19 patientsDr. Ronald Collman thinks that our microbiome - the bacteria and fungi that live in our bodies and on our skin - may be playing a role. Is a Jew who makes aliyah a better Jew than one who does not?Does aliyah justify prideful claims that the Jew in Israel is a better Jew than those who remain in the Diaspora? The Messiah: What ‘type’ of personality will he be?When the Messiah comes, will he be an angelic and loving being, or will he be fighting wars on the planet first? Does the political ego come before the health of the citizens?It's our politicians who are slaves to their careers and forget the welfare and health of the nation. The basic meaning of Sefirat HaOmer: The way to redemptionPesach and Shavuot: Between the Festival of “Physical Redemption” and the Festival of “Spiritual Redemption.” 'The history of this pandemic will reflect the great mistakes'Former US Secretary of Defense gives the Trump administration a D+ for its coronavirus response. Jew by choice: Conversation with a convertA fascinating interview with a Vietnam-era American who moved to Israel and converted to Judaism. Lockdown ends in Wuhan — but the city is far from normalCoronavirus: back to where it all began, while routine seems far away. The riddle of the Exodus revisited – and what it means to youThe Biblical account of the Exodus: Fact or fiction? The coronavirus bible & what Diaspora rabbis should be preachingWhat should our leadership be telling us? Should they be talking about unity? Hear what Tzvi Fishman has to say about it. Watch: A Land Under LockdownIs the world overreacting to coronavirus? How has it influenced the political arena? Do non-Jews also have an alliance with God?Discover how the nations can also enter into a covenant relationship with God. Unpacking efforts to contain the coronavirusTesting, treatment and vaccines: What will ultimately work to curb the coronavirus?Why is this virus different from all other viruses?A conversation with American ex-pat Nidra Poller who is isolation in Paris during the COVID-19 pandemic. Why is this Passover different from all others?It's Passover, and once again the people are enslaved - this time by COVID-19. But like every other time in history, we shall overcome. Michael Netzer: Lebanese son, comic artist, and Jewish settlerDruze Batman & Superman artist becomes Jewish-Israeli superhero creator. How will coronavirus quarantine affect aliyah?Could the quarantine imposed in order to stem the spread of the virus affect the timing of aliyah? What it means to be a good person in the midst of a pandemic'The Good Place' creator Michael Schur talks about morals and being a good person during a global pandemic. Ready for the most important Passover of your life?Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel tells why we will remember this Passover for the rest of our lives. The secret that accompanies us throughout PassoverMatzot and mitzvot have more in common than spelling. Aliyah: When the facts don't tell the truthWhy attempts to persuade Jews not to immigrate to Israel by means of 'facts' do not achieve their goal. When an Egyptian rapper realizes she's JewishAn Egyptian girl worked 2 years at a Jewish school. Years later she discovered she was Jewish herself. What do we cook for the Seder in the shadow of the coronavirus?Paula Shoyer discusses how the pandemic is influencing how we view food, and shares her favorite Passover recipes. Can non-Jews keep Passover?Are non-Jews able to observe Passover and other Torah commandments? The coronavirus redemption: Harnessing the light of the SederWhy this will be a Passover our great grandchildren will remember. |
