Hollywood's Mark Feuerstein back in Israel after 40 years for CIA role

Welcome to "Still Life in Israel with Jessica Steinberg," a new weekly podcast in which The Times of Israel’s arts and culture editor explores what life in Israel looks and feels like right now, through conversations with the artists, writers, musicians, and other voices helping us make sense of th…

Why Muslims and Druze cast very different ballots in the north

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Health reporter Diana Bletter joins host Gabriella Jacobs for today's episode. Residents of the Western Galilee — a diverse mix of Jews, Muslims, Druze…

'Slums of Beverly Hills': What wouldn't a Jewish family do for a good education?

Welcome to The Reel Schmooze with ToI film reviewer Jordan Hoffman and host Amanda Borschel-Dan, where we bring you all the entertainment news and film reviews a Jew can use. Continuing in our decade-by-decade comedy viewing, this week's featured Schmooze film is 1998's "Slums of Beverly Hills." …

A Mandatory Listen - Samah Salaime: The 'Arab vote' is an offer of trust. Why are Jews rejecting it?

Welcome to "A Mandatory Listen," a new weekly podcast in which The Times of Israel deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan asks the big questions facing Israel and the Jewish people. For this seventh episode in the new series, we speak with Palestinian activist and writer Samah Salaime to hear why this …

Michael Oren: The midterms ended the US-Israel special relationship

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. The midterms were a disaster for US President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The Democrats seized control of the…

Trump’s bombshell end of Israel military aid: Good for the Jewish state?

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the United Sta…

Blue wave in US could mean greater isolation for Israel

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. With Democrats sweeping control of Congress following the midterm electio…

Michigan's Jewish vote: Will antisemitism shift it red or blue?

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US reporter Luke Tress joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. As Democrat Abdul El-Sayed faces off against Republican Mike Rogers in Michiga…

After midterms, will US reignite Iran War?

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Bermanjoins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. For months, analysts have pegged the conclusion of elections i…

BONUS: Still Life in Israel with Jessica Steinberg - Keith and Aviva Siegel on how they kept calm in Gaza

Welcome to "Still Life in Israel with Jessica Steinberg," a new weekly podcast in which The Times of Israel’s arts and culture editor explores what life in Israel looks and feels like right now, through conversations with the artists, writers, musicians and other voices helping us make sense of thi…