The ADL's Deputy National Director Kenneth Jacobson considers how to best tackle antisemitism by examining what Israel is doing to improve the condition of Jews around the world, and what should it be doing differently. He has written that Israel should avoid using antisemitism as political tool and more recently Is America’s Golden Age of Jewish Life Unraveling? and Anti-Zionism is Helping Fuel the Surge in Antisemitism.

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The ADL's Deputy National Director&nbsp;Kenneth Jacobson&nbsp;considers how to best tackle&nbsp;antisemitism by examining what Israel is doing to improve the condition of Jews around the world, and what should it be doing differently. He has written that&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODk4NDc0MjA2MTc2MjI2NDAsXCJyXCI6MTg5ODQ3NDMxNjAyNTA0NzgwfSIsInMiOiJlZTEwYTRlYzhhYzE2YWRjIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="189847420617622640" data-linkindex="6">Israel should avoid using antisemitism as political tool</a> and more recently <a href="https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/is-americas-golden-age-of-jewish-life-unraveling/">Is America&rsquo;s Golden Age of Jewish Life Unraveling?</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/anti-zionism-is-helping-fuel-the-surge-in-antisemitism/">Anti-Zionism is Helping Fuel the Surge in Antisemitism</a>.
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In collaboration with experts from all walks of life who specialise in various aspects of Israel’s political life, arts and culture, you will hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, Israelis and their involvements around the world.

For analysis and insight into important stories about Israel, tune in to&nbsp;The Israel Connexion, hosted by&nbsp;David Schulberg.
In collaboration with experts from all walks of life who specialise in various aspects of Israel&rsquo;s political life, arts and culture, you will hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, Israelis and their involvements around the world.

Dealing with Antisemitism (Kenneth Jacobson)

Dealing with Antisemitism

Hezbollah and Hamas (Nissan Ratzlav-Katz)

Iran in Control (Jonathan Spyer)

Israel and antisemitism (Kenneth Jacobson)

Nissan Ratzlav-Katz is an experienced marketing communications professional and a published columnist. The views are his own. The facts are everybody's. Click to read Letters from the Homeland by Nissan Ratzlav-Katz, a substack publication.

Nissan joins me in providing a historical sketch about Hezbollah and Hamas summing up what Israel needs to do to manage the threats from these terrorist organisations. (0:31-27:37)

Jonathan Spyer is a British-Israeli analyst, writer, and journalist of Middle Eastern affairs. He is director of research at the Middle East Forum, editor of Middle East Quarterly magazine, a fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, a freelance security analyst and correspondent for Jane's Information Group, and a columnist for The Jerusalem Post. He sums up his assessment of the trajectory of the war with Iran and its proxies.(27:37-36:52)

The ADL's Deputy National Director Kenneth Jacobson considers how to best tackle antisemitism by examining what Israel is doing to improve the condition of Jews around the world, and what should it be doing differently. He has written that Israel should avoid using antisemitism as political tool. (36:58-57:40)

Nissan Ratzlav-Katz&nbsp;is an experienced marketing communications professional and a published columnist. The views are his own. The facts are everybody's. Click to read&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODk4NDc0MjA1OTU2MDI1MjMsXCJyXCI6MTg5ODQ3NDMxNjAyNTA0NzgwfSIsInMiOiJjYTAxMzk2OGMzMWQwMWYxIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="189847420595602523" data-linkindex="2">Letters from the Homeland</a>&nbsp;by Nissan Ratzlav-Katz, a substack publication.
Nissan joins me in providing a historical sketch about Hezbollah and Hamas summing up what Israel needs to do to manage the threats from these terrorist organisations. (0:31-27:37)
Jonathan Spyer&nbsp;is a British-Israeli analyst, writer, and journalist of Middle Eastern affairs. He is director of research at the&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODk4NDc0MjA2MDE4OTM5ODAsXCJyXCI6MTg5ODQ3NDMxNjAyNTA0NzgwfSIsInMiOiIyOTlhMTU2NmUzM2Y0YWIxIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="189847420601893980" data-linkindex="3">Middle East Forum</a>, editor of Middle East Quarterly magazine, a fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, a freelance security analyst and correspondent for&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODk4NDc0MjA2MDcxMzY4NjMsXCJyXCI6MTg5ODQ3NDMxNjAyNTA0NzgwfSIsInMiOiIwZTM2ZTFmMWRmZDUyMDBmIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="189847420607136863" data-linkindex="4">Jane's Information Group</a>, and a columnist for&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODk4NDc0MjA2MTIzNzk3NTksXCJyXCI6MTg5ODQ3NDMxNjAyNTA0NzgwfSIsInMiOiJlNTZiNTk5ZGE3NGJlMzBjIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="189847420612379759" data-linkindex="5">The Jerusalem Post</a>. He sums up his assessment of the trajectory of the war with Iran and its proxies.(27:37-36:52)
The ADL's Deputy National Director&nbsp;Kenneth Jacobson&nbsp;considers how to best tackle&nbsp;antisemitism by examining what Israel is doing to improve the condition of Jews around the world, and what should it be doing differently. He has written that&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODk4NDc0MjA2MTc2MjI2NDAsXCJyXCI6MTg5ODQ3NDMxNjAyNTA0NzgwfSIsInMiOiJlZTEwYTRlYzhhYzE2YWRjIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="189847420617622640" data-linkindex="6">Israel should avoid using antisemitism as political tool</a>. (36:58-57:40)

Hezbollah and Hamas (Nissan Ratzlav-Katz), Iran in Control (Jonathan Spyer), Israel and antisemitism (Kenneth Jacobson)

Iran in Control, Antisemitism as a Political Tool?

Charlie Pickering turned up at a protest outside the ABC headquarters in Melbourne fishing for a story. He was confronted by Avi Yemini from Rebel News who grilled him about Grace Tame's appointment to a podcast program on the ABC about Grace Tame. In response to questions about Grace Tame Pickering said: “I do actually think [Tame’s appointment] is problematic.”
If Pickering honestly wanted to give the protesters a chance to have their say he could have done that and still can if he has an honest bone in his body.
In his handling of the situation that Pickering found himself in he resorted to the saying, "A wise man told me don't argue with fools, cause people from a distance can't tell who is who." 
I say to you Mr Pickering that the protesters outside the ABC this week are not fools and they will not stop in their earnest efforts to make the ABC accountable.

Charlie Pickering turned up at a protest outside the ABC headquarters in Melbourne fishing for a story. He was confronted by Avi Yemini from Rebel News <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJxstms-fHM">who grilled him </a>about Grace Tame's appointment to a podcast program on the ABC about Grace Tame. In response to questions about Grace Tame Pickering said: &ldquo;I do actually think [Tame&rsquo;s appointment] is problematic.&rdquo; If Pickering honestly wanted to give the protesters a chance to have their say he could have done that and still can if he has an honest bone in his body. In his handling of the situation that Pickering found himself in he resorted to the saying, "A wise man told me don't argue with fools,&nbsp;cause people from a distance can't tell who is who."&nbsp; I say to you Mr Pickering that the protesters outside the ABC this week are not fools and they will not stop in their earnest efforts to make the ABC accountable.

Pickering's Mea Culpa

Israel's Brain Drain

Election Psychology

Israel vs Hezbollah

Itai Ater is a Professor of Economics at the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University, a Research Fellow at CEPR, and head of the Israeli Economists’ Forum for Democracy. He holds undergraduate degrees in law and economics from Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a PhD in economics from Stanford University. Over the years, he has also been a visiting professor at University of California, Berkeley and a senior fellow at the Israeli Democracy Institute.

His current research focuses on recent emigration trends from Israel which is the main focus in this interview with the discussion spotlighting Israel's brain drain.

More broadly, his work examines the cost of living, competition, and transportation policy, with a focus on issues that directly affect everyday life in Israel. (0:31-29:23)

Israel goes to the polls very soon – the stakes couldn’t be higher.

JNF Australia hosted an exclusive online briefing with Amit Segal – Chief Political Analyst at Channel 12 News and Israel Hayom, bestselling author, and one of Israel’s most influential media voices on politics and current affairs.

A frequent contributor to the widely followed Call Me Back podcast, Amit unpacked the rapidly evolving political landscape ahead of Israel’s 2026 elections – including:

🎙️ The key players shaping Israel’s future
🎙️ The major issues driving the national conversation
🎙️ What the elections could mean for Israel and the Jewish world   (29:29-43:32)

As U.S.-Iran negotiations continue, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah may be entering a new phase, with the prospect of expanded military operations toward Beirut looming.

Media Central invited Dr. Shmuel Bar, a former senior Israeli intelligence official and expert on Middle East strategy and national security, to discuss the strategic implications of a widening campaign. The linkage between developments in Lebanon and negotiations with Iran were examined, and how this dynamic may constrain Israel's freedom of action, while steering the conflict toward a prolonged war of attrition rather than a decisive outcome.

The briefing also explored the broader implications for regional security, deterrence and the future of Israel and Lebanon.

Dr. Bar has extensive experience analyzing Iran and regional developments and currently focuses on intelligence assessments across the Middle East. He is also a member of Commanders for Israel’s Security (CIS).  (43:38-57:24)

Itai Ater&nbsp;is a Professor of Economics at the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University, a Research Fellow at CEPR, and head of the Israeli Economists&rsquo; Forum for Democracy. He holds undergraduate degrees in law and economics from Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a PhD in economics from Stanford University. Over the years, he has also been a visiting professor at University of California, Berkeley and a senior fellow at the Israeli Democracy Institute.
<a href="http://bit.ly/4vpCRcf">His current research</a> focuses on recent emigration trends from Israel which is the main focus in this interview with the discussion spotlighting Israel's brain drain. More broadly, his work examines the cost of living, competition, and transportation policy, with a focus on issues that directly affect everyday life in Israel. (0:31-29:23)
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Israel goes to the polls very soon &ndash; the stakes couldn&rsquo;t be higher.
<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODkyMDk0NjQyNzgwOTE1NTYsXCJyXCI6MTg5MjA5NDc1NDQ5NjIwMTc0fSIsInMiOiJmNTgxMTFlYWZkYWNiNmFlIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="189209464278091556" data-linkindex="3">JNF Australia hosted</a>&nbsp;an&nbsp;exclusive online briefing with&nbsp;Amit Segal&nbsp;&ndash; Chief Political Analyst at Channel 12 News and Israel Hayom, bestselling author, and one of Israel&rsquo;s most influential media voices on politics and current affairs.
A frequent contributor to the widely followed&nbsp;Call Me Back&nbsp;podcast, Amit unpacked the rapidly evolving political landscape ahead of Israel&rsquo;s 2026 elections &ndash; including:
🎙️ The key players shaping Israel&rsquo;s future 🎙️ The major issues driving the national conversation 🎙️ What the elections could mean for Israel and the Jewish world&nbsp; &nbsp;(29:29-43:32)
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As U.S.-Iran negotiations continue, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah may be entering a new phase, with the prospect of expanded military operations toward Beirut looming.
<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODkyMDk0NjQyODU0MzE1ODksXCJyXCI6MTg5MjA5NDc1NDQ5NjIwMTc0fSIsInMiOiIyN2Q3Y2JhOTNjNWY3OGQxIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="189209464285431589" data-linkindex="4">Media Central</a>&nbsp;invited&nbsp;Dr. Shmuel Bar, a former senior Israeli intelligence official and expert on Middle East strategy and national security, to discuss the strategic implications of a widening campaign. The linkage between developments in Lebanon and negotiations with Iran were examined, and how this dynamic may constrain Israel's freedom of action, while steering the conflict toward a prolonged war of attrition rather than a decisive outcome.
The briefing also explored the broader implications for regional security, deterrence and the future of Israel and Lebanon.
Dr. Bar has extensive experience analyzing Iran and regional developments and currently focuses on intelligence assessments across the Middle East. He is also a member of Commanders for Israel&rsquo;s Security (CIS).&nbsp; (43:38-57:24)

Israel's Brain Drain (Itai Ater), Elections Psychology (Amit Segal), Israel vs Hezbollah (Dr. Shmuel Bar)

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