Chai Desert Radio
by David B Wolf
Chai Desert Radio, the voice of the Jewish Federation of New Mexico, provides a uniquely New Mexican perspective on places, faces, and issues of importance to Jews at home, in Israel, and worldwide. We engage in conversations and interviews with thought leaders and difference makers in the arts, culture, sports, religion, politics, and more to examine these topics through a Jewish and Southwestern lens.
Episodes
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Robert Baer
In this episode, world-renowned Middle East expert and ex-CIA operative Bob Baer sits down with Federation past president Sabra Minkus to discuss a variety of topics, including the rise of anti-Semitism in the U.S., the climate for Jews abroad, and his recently-concluded History Channel program,...
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Jewish University Talk - Alma Gottlieb: Jewish Heritage among Cabo Verdeans
Alma Gottlieb: the Jewish Heritage in Cabo Verde Dr. Alma Gottlieb, a cultural anthropologist and former President of the Society for Humanistic Anthropology, talks about her research among people in west Africa and especially the Jewish heritage of the people of Cabo Verde. Portuguese Jews and...
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Passing the Torch: A Conversation with New Federation Board President Dr. Ron Duncan Hart
Passing the Torch: A Conversation with New Federation Board President Dr. Ron Duncan Hart In this episode of Chai Desert Radio, the Jewish Federation of New Mexico’s Immediate Past President, Dr. Marvin Gottlieb, sits down for a conversation with newly-installed Board President, Dr. Ron Duncan...
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U.S. Decertification of the Iran Nuclear Deal
U.S. Decertification of the Iran Nuclear Deal: Examining the Geopolitical Ramifications for Israel and Beyond In this episode, we catch up once again with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Research Fellow and Iran expert with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to discuss the United States’ recent...
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Miss New Mexico - Melissa-Lou Ellis
Melissa-Lou Ellis is currently reigning as Miss New Mexico and will be representing our state in this year’s Miss America Pageant. She is the first Jewish woman to hold the title of Miss New Mexico and will be tomorrow’s guest on Chai Desert Radio. Federation President Zachary Benjamin sits down...
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JFNM - How Sephardic Jews Can Become Citizens of Spain
Recently, the government of Spain instituted a program through which Sephardic Jews and other individuals of Sephardic descent worldwide are eligible to become citizens of Spain, and thus of the European Union. The Jewish Federation of New Mexico is the world’s only organization approved by Spain...
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Two Years Later: The Iran Nuclear Deal Examined
Two years into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action—better known as the Iran nuclear deal—American Jews are still divided over its effectiveness and whether it has eased or exacerbated the threat Iran poses to the Sunni gulf states, Israel, and the United States. This episode of Chai Desert…
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The Evolving Relationship Between Christians and Jews
This edition features an insightful discussion between Dr. Marvin Gottlieb, John Sandager and Randy Neal about the evolving relationship between Christians and Jews, how both communities envision that relationship continuing to develop into the future, and what role Israel has played in enhancing...
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Challah Rising in the Desert
On this edition we are joined by filmmakers Paula Amar Schwartz and by Isaac Artenstein - they are the co-creators of the new independent feature documentary film entitled, "Challah Rising in the Desert: The Jews of New Mexico". The film celebrates the history and people of New Mexico's unique...
About this show
Chai Desert Radio, the voice of the Jewish Federation of New Mexico, provides a uniquely New Mexican perspective on places, faces, and issues of importance to Jews at home, in Israel, and worldwide. We engage in conversations and interviews with thought leaders and difference makers in the arts, culture, sports, religion, politics, and more to examine these topics through a Jewish and Southwestern lens.
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David B Wolf
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