Episodes
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TJA 005 (Engaging Israel’s Ḥaredi Tribe)
What's the most productive approach for understanding & engaging with Ḥaredi Jews? Hila Oz-Shneider & Rav Yehuda HaKohen of the Vision movement debate how to see and relate to Israel’s Ḥaredi community on THE JEWISH AGENDA podcast.
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TJA 004: Jews & Power
Zionism attained material liberation for the Jewish people. How can we now attain psychological liberation? And how might this also help liberate Palestinians? Hila Oz-Shneider & Rav Yehuda HaKohen discuss the Jewish people’s uncomfortable relationship with power on THE JEWISH AGENDA podcast.
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TJA 003: In Conversation with the Jewish Dawah (with Inon Dan Kehati)
What's the most effective way to promote new and complex political ideas on social media? Rav Yehuda HaKohen hosts Inon Dan Kehati on THE JEWISH AGENDA podcast for a conversation about successfully using social media to promote serious political messages.
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TJA 002: The Christian Zionist Threat to Israel (with Rav Tovia Singer)
Why are so many Israelis not sensitive to the threat posed by Christian Zionists? Hila Oz-Shneider & Rav Yehuda HaKohen of the Vision movement host Rav Tovia Singer on THE JEWISH AGENDA podcast for a conversation about a controversial missionary café in Jerusalem and the broader threat Christian...
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TNS 138: The Noaḥide Path I (with Rod Bryant)
How can gentiles best ally with the children of Israel in accomplishing the Hebrew mission? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Noaḥide organizer Rod Bryant to discuss his personal journey and the upcoming Noaḥide Congress in Jerusalem. Song used: Over Territory and Land Artist: SHI 360
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TJA 001: The Jewish Agenda
Do the Jewish people have an agenda for humanity? Could there be any truth to the conspiracy theories about a Jewish agenda for the world? Where does the State of Israel fit in?
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TNS 137: Understanding the Edom-Israel Relationship (with Rav Mike Feuer)
Now that the 'US-Israel relationship' is falling apart, will Jews allow themselves to explore what our prophets and sages teach about its deeper nature? Yehuda HaKohen airs a conversation with Rav Mike Feuer about the deeper essence of Israel's relationship with the United States particularly and...
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TNS 136: Israel's Future & the Diaspora Jewish Left (with Shaul Magid)
How have the wars of the last couple years changed the Jewish people - both at home & in the Diaspora? How does the Jewish future look to someone who's been on an intellectual journey from bourgeois American suburbs to Israel's Ḥaredi community to the halls of academia and the Diaspora Jewish…
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TNS 135: The Failures of Diaspora Education (with Masha Merkulova)
If Diaspora Jewish educational institutions have failed to connect young Jews to their people's story, how could anyone see increasing communal investment in these institutions as the solution? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Masha Merkulova of Club Z to discuss her recent opinion piece on the…
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TNS 134: On Zionism & Colonialism (with Adam Louis-Klein)
Can the intellectual tools that have been weaponized against Israel be applied to the Jewish people in a way that actually advances Jewish liberation? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by doctoral candidate Adam Louis-Klein for a broad discussion covering several topics surrounding Jewish identity,...
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TNS 133: Getting to the Core of the 'Anti-Bibi' Protests (with Paul Gross)
What's actually driving the Israeli protest movement - in all of its many incarnations - against Prime Minister Netanyahu and his governing coalition? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Paul Gross, who’s been an organizer in the various incarnations of the "anti-Bibi" protest movement, to discuss the...
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The Hebron Emirates Plan
The desire by powerful Hebronite clans for a local emirates model to replace the failed 'two-state solution' paradigm could be a game changer. But is Israeli society psychologically ready for such a plan?
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TNS 132: The Meaning of Israel's War on Iran (with Jacob Siegel)
Could direct US involvement in Israel's war against Iran change the historic significance of the conflict or prevent Jerusalem from taking a post-war leadership role in the Semitic region? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Jacob Siegel of Tablet Magazine to discuss Israel's current war against Iran and...
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TNS 131: The Return of Betar (with Ronn Torossian)
The Betar movement appears to have sprung back to life in recent months. But why is this so threatening to the official World Zionist Organization? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Ronn Torossian - a key figure in reviving Z'ev Jabotinsky's Betar movement that appears to be experiencing a major come...
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TNS 130: Rethinking Israel Education for Diaspora Jews (with Joe Schwartz)
How did Israel education in the Jewish Diaspora fail as abysmally as it did? Can it still be corrected? In a special double episode, Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Joe Schwartz to discuss the state of Israel education for Diaspora Jews and his work in the field through the Makom organization. In the...
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TNS 129: Son of a National Hero (with Yair Shamir)
What's it like to grow up as the son of a man who dedicates his entire being to his people and country? Prime Minister Yitzḥak Shamir was a Jewish national hero. When the British ruled Palestine, he served as a leading figure in the anti-colonial struggle to free the country. After the State of...
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TNS 128: Israel's New Diplomacy in the Semitic Region (with MK Ohad Tal)
Could passing responsibility for peace to the Jews most deeply rooted in our collective story help Israel to create better relationships with our neighbors? Member of Knesset Ohad Tal (Religious Zionism) joins Yehuda HaKohen to discuss his efforts towards regional peace and how he represents…
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TNS 127: A Year of War (with Rav Gavriel Reiss)
While most Israelis now reject the notion of ceding land, our further advancement requires the construction of a new ideological paradigm. Following nearly a year of war since the Hamas attacks on Simḥat Torah of last year, Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Rav Gavriel Reiss to discuss how Israeli...
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TNS 126: Jews For A Ceasefire (with Aharon Dardik)
What are the values pushing some Jewish students to call for an end to Israel's current war? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Columbia University student organizer Aharon Dardik, who spent his formative years in a Judean/West Bank Jewish community but now calls for a ceasefire as Israel fights on...
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TNS 125: The Jewish Relationship to Colonialism & Postcolonialism (with Derek Penslar)
Could students of postcolonial studies benefit from examining the Zionist movement as an example of both settler-colonialism & national liberation? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Professor Derek Penslar for a conversation about the unique relationship between Ashkenazi Jews, Orientalism,...
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TNS 124: Jewish Tribal & Universal Commitments (with Rav Shmuely Yanklowitz)
Is there a uniquely Jewish balance one can strike between tribal rootedness & universalism? After hosting Rav Gavriel Reiss in Phoenix, Rav Shmuely Yanklowitz of the Valley Beit Midrash joins Rav Yehuda HaKohen for a follow up conversation on the need to create a critical mass of young Jewish...
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What Our Historic Moment Requires
The most pressing challenges of our time demand a deeper embrace of our unique identities & a principled rejection of shallow political thinking. Rav Gavriel Reiss addresses the Valley Beit Midrash in Arizona & discusses the need to move away from the "two-state" paradigm in favor of an approach...
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From LA to Southern Judea
Rav Gavriel Reiss shares his personal journey from life as an assimilated Jew growing up on the outskirts of Los Angeles to creating facts on the ground in southern Judea.
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TNS 123: How the Western-Led Global Order Shackles Israel (with Jeremy England)
Can Israel truly receive a fair trial according to the moral standards of the West if Western civilization is fundamentally rooted in a Christian worldview? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Professor Jeremy England to discuss his recent piece, Live by the Law or Die on the Cross, and the extent to…
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TNS 122: The Failure of the Hasbara Industry (with Sharon Levy)
After years of branding Israel as a 'Western nation' closely allied to the United States, the campus-based pro-Israel advocacy organizations shouldn't be surprised when Israel is perceived by many students as a settler-colony. Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Vision student organizer Sharon Levy to...
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TNS 121: Why Israel Celebrates the 21st of Nisan
Why do the children of Israel celebrate the seventh night of Pesaḥ (referred to by Rav Sa’adya Gaon as "Ḥag HaShmada" – the “Festival of Destruction”)? Yehuda HaKohen teaches that in addition to commemorating the smashing of Egypt’s military at the Sea of Reeds, the 21st of Nisan also marks...
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TNS 120: The Egyptian Ideology & True Purpose of the Plagues
What was the ancient Egyptian worldview that humanity required liberation from? Ahead of the festival of Israel's freedom, Yehuda HaKohen shares his thoughts on the Egyptian ideology & true educational purpose of the ten plagues.
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TNS 119: What Really Happened 50 Years Ago? (with Bruce Brill)
Did the US intelligence community intentionally deceive Israel's leadership regarding the likelihood of being attacked on Yom Kippur of 5734 (1973)? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by former NSA Mideast intelligence analyst Bruce Brill to discuss his new book Deceit of an Ally: A Memoir of Military...
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TNS 118: Shaking Off the Empire (with Aryeh Shapiro)
As the Biden administration schemes to remove Netanyahu from office, the prime minister's domestic political needs have aligned with exposing the toxicity of the US-Israel relationship. Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Vision organizer Aryeh Shapiro for a discussion on Prime Minister Binyamin...
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TNS 117: Political Intelligence & Concepts of Freedom (with an "Anonymous Soldier")
If different societies have different concepts of freedom, what does freedom mean to Israel? Ahead of the anniversary of Leḥi (Fighters for the Freedom of Israel) leader Natan Yellin-Mor's passing, Yehuda HaKohen is joined by a Vision affiliated "Anonymous Soldier" to discuss the need for…
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TNS 116: Sh'ma Yishmael (with Inon Kehati)
What does it mean to engage Yishmael from a place of power? Can a stronger Jewish identity help Israel to better communicate with the Islamic world? Lizzy Oziel & Yehuda HaKohen are joined by Inon Kehati of the Home movement to discuss his new book aimed at communicating Israel's story to the...
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TNS 115: Biden's Tone-Deaf Two-State Rhetoric
Is Washington's aggressive push for partition inadvertently strengthening Binyamin Netanyahu & increasing the Israeli public's desire for freedom? Lizzy Oziel & Yehuda HaKohen discuss how the Biden administration's efforts to push Israel back to a two-state paradigm have actually backfired…
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TNS 114: Israel's Wake Up Call (with Gavriel Reiss)
Now that westernization has lost its grip on society, is Israel returning to the ethos of the Zionist era or advancing to a new stage of national development? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Rav Gavriel Reiss to discuss the meaning and potential ramifications of the mentality shift that's taken place...
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TNS 113: An Inside Account of the Judicial Reform Story (with MK Simḥa Rothman)
The story of Israel's judicial reform battles from the perspective of one of the initiative's main architects. Member of Knesset Simḥa Rothman (Religious Zionism) joins Yehuda HaKohen for a discussion on the Supreme Court's recent move to strike down the government's cancelation of the...
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TNS 112: Israel's Struggle for Identity & Military Independence (with Jonathan Pollard)
Has the current Gaza War created better conditions for Israel to move towards military self-sufficiency and free ourselves from the United States? Lizzy Oziel & Yehuda HaKohen are joined by "Prisoner of Zion" Jonathan Pollard to discuss Israel's looming battle over identity and the extent to…
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TNS 111: Does Israel Need a 'Day After' Plan for Post-War Gaza?
Washington is demanding that Jerusalem present a plan for Gaza following the war against Hamas. But would unveiling such a plan be helpful right now? Lizzy Oziel & Yehuda HaKohen record a special Ḥanukah episode to discuss whether or not Israel should submit to US demands for a "day after" the…
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TNS 110: Ḥanukah's Cyclical Themes
What does it really mean to be a Maccabi today? Following a special announcement, Lizzy Oziel & Yehuda HaKohen talk about some of the deeper themes surrounding Ḥanukah and how they continuously repeat themselves throughout Israel's history. The two also discuss the dangerous psychological...
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TNS 109: Analyzing the War (with Ariel Avidar)
How does the current conflict between Israel & Hamas in Gaza concern Hezbollah, Iran, the US empire, Saudi Arabia, China, Russia & the hostages? As Israel's army pivots from areal strikes to a ground assault on northern Gaza, Lizzy Oziel & Yehuda HaKohen are joined by former United States…
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TNS 108: Narratives & Warfare
Israel & Israel advocacy organizations have adopted messages that unwittingly strengthen anti-Israel narratives. As Israel sends soldiers into Gaza to fight Hamas, Lizzy Oziel & Yehuda HaKohen discuss the challenges and benefits of understanding the narrative of the Other during war. The two also...
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TNS 107: Brotherhood & War (with Gavriel Reiss)
Can the crises surrounding the current war with Hamas help Israel grow beyond Western ideological paradigms & realize our true potential on the world stage? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Rav Gavriel Reiss - a founder of the movement who created a farm in southern Judea to actualize Vision ideals.…
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TNS 106: Take Back Gaza! (with Shai Hershel)
The only way to stop further conflicts with Hamas is for Israel to acknowledge the mistake of leaving Gaza & formulate a visionary strategy for return. As Israel reels from the horrific Hamas attacks of Simḥat Torah & finds itself fighting a new war on multiple fronts, Lizzy Oziel & Yehuda…
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TNS 105: Yom Kippur as a Terrain of Struggle in Tel Aviv (with Shanna Fuld)
How should we understand the recent attacks on Yom Kippur services by Tel Aviv protestors? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Shanna Fuld of Tribe TLV to discuss the disruptions and their implications for Israeli society.
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TNS 104: Should Israel Separate into Two Jewish States? (with Nitzan Amit)
Do current tensions in Israeli society indicate a need to separate into a new Israeli state & a Judean state? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Nitzan Amit of the Israeli Separation Movement that seeks to copy the Biblical model of dividing the country into a new Israeli state (Yosef) and a Judean…
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TNS 103: Diaspora Jewish Students & the 'Israel Conversation' (with McKenna Bates)
Can Gen Z Jews - detached from the traumatic experiences of previous generations - engage in more nuanced conversations about Israel? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by McKenna Bates, director of Israel engagement at the Towson University Hillel, to discuss the challenges of teaching a multilayered...
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TNS 102: Internal Dialogue Amidst Societal Tensions (with Paul Gross)
How much space can Israel's westernized ruling class make for the growing majority of Israelis who champion a different vision for the country? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Paul Gross - an organizer in the protest movement against Israeli judicial reforms - to discuss the different perspectives...
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TNS 101: The Intensification of the Anti-Judicial Reform Protests
Israel isn't the only country where the Americans orchestrate anti-government protests but it might be the only country where the US-backed faction is called 'the left' (despite being the bourgeoisie). Yehuda HaKohen shares his thoughts on the re-intensification of Israel's judicial reform debate...
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TNS 100: What is Jewish Liberation After Zionism? (with the Visionaries)
What can we say we've learned about Jewish liberation from 100 episodes of The Next Stage? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Vision movement organizers Lizzy Oziel, Aryeh Shapiro & Shai Hershel for the 100th episode of The Next Stage podcast to discuss the need for a post-Zionist Jewish liberation...
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TNS 099: In Conversation with a [Right-Wing] Zionist (with Adam Scott Bellos)
Should the word 'Zionist' be used to refer to all of history's many Jewish liberation movements or should the term be more narrowly limited to the actual Zionist movement? Does it really make a difference? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by conservative neo-Zionist media personality Adam Scott Bellos…
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TNS BONUS Episode: Decolonizing Our Study of the Torah
It's important that the Jewish people engage our Torah through the ideological lens of Israel's cherished prophets & sages. In a special pre-Shavuot bonus episode of The Next Stage, Yehuda HaKohen addresses several misconceptions regarding Israel's Torah that have resulted from the many layers of...
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TNS 098: Preparing to Receive the Torah on Shavuot (with Rav David Samson)
What is the Torah that Israel received on Shavuot & what must Jews do in order to properly receive it? Yehuda HaKohen is joined by Rav David Samson to discuss what it means for the Jewish people to prepare to receive the Torah.