Understanding the World
Series produced by David Kaufman
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A weekly talk show hosted by Rabbi David Kaufman that focuses on the Middle East, Foreign Policy, Social Action and issues of interest to the Jewish community.
A weekly talk show hosted by Rabbi David Kaufman that focuses on the Middle East, Foreign Policy, Social Action and issues of interest to the Jewish community. The show regularly features authors, activists, journalists, religious leaders and others of national and international reputation.
19 Pieces
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We talk about the Pope and his recent visit to Israel. We include informative Middle-Eastern political evaluation and discussion.
- Added: May 30, 2014
- Length: 53:53
Richard is the National Security columnist for Forbes and is a New York Times best-selling author.
- Added: May 09, 2014
- Length: 50:30
Professor Gaies is the Executive Director of the Center of Holocaust and Genocide Education at the University of Northern Iowa.
- Added: May 02, 2014
- Length: 57:01
Mark Finkelstein and I talked about the implications of Palestinian reconciliation efforts uniting Fatah and Hamas and what the future may hold.
- Added: Apr 25, 2014
- Length: 56:19
Rabbis Michael and Phyllis Sommer talk about the 36 Rabbis Shave for the Brave at http://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/10921/2014/.
- Added: Apr 18, 2014
- Length: 56:57
Dr. Daniel Reynolds is a professor at Grinnell College. His book is on the subject of the Holocaust.
- Added: Apr 11, 2014
- Length: 50:09
Politics in the Middle East and other related topics.
- Added: Mar 28, 2014
- Length: 56:34
Mark Levin is the Executive Director of the NCSJ.
- Added: Mar 07, 2014
- Length: 53:43
Pastor Marion Eppright from Faith Tabernacle Church is in to talk about his trip to Israel.
- Added: Mar 04, 2014
- Length: 50:50
Haviv Rettig Gur is a political correspondent and analyst for The Times of Israel.
- Added: Mar 04, 2014
- Length: 57:04
Neshama Carlebach and Josh Nelson shared their thoughts about Jewish music, working together, the experience of the URJ Biennial, Shlomo Carlebach,...
- Added: Feb 07, 2014
- Length: 54:11
We interview Rev. Sarai Rice, Executive Director of the Des Moines Area Religious Council and Helen Eddy, the Executive Director of the Healthiest ...
- Added: Dec 05, 2013
- Length: 54:37
We talk about Iran's political situation and related modern-day world issues.
- Added: Nov 21, 2013
- Length: 57:59
Had a great conversation with Rachel Laser and Barbara Weinstein of the Religious Action Center RAC. We talked about what the RAC is, what it does,...
- Added: Nov 14, 2013
- Length: 56:16
45 minute interview with Dr. Zuhdi Jasser. We discussed Syria, Egypt, the Arab Awakening, Islamists, the Muslim Brotherhood and so much more.
- Added: Nov 07, 2013
- Length: 01:01:33
The Jewish Federations of North America's William Daroff joined Mark Finkelstein and I on Understanding the World today. We talked about social iss...
- Added: Oct 31, 2013
- Length: 56:20
Mark Finkelstein and I talked Iran, Rouhani specifically, Netanyahu, Syria, the Peace Process and Israel-Diaspora relations with one of the Jerusal...
- Added: Oct 28, 2013
- Length: 51:48
Great interview with Dr. Phyllis Chesler.
Phyllis Chesler is an Emerita Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies at City University of New York...
- Added: Oct 25, 2013
- Length: 57:43
We talked Syria, Iran, and much more with Jonathan Spyer, columnist for the Jerusalem Post, senior researcher for the GLORIA Center and fellow for ...
- Added: Oct 25, 2013
- Length: 55:37
