Us Among the Israelis Podcast
1) Push the Button: Ep. 20
What are the fundamental dynamics driving the Israeli Knesset and the decisions it makes? What Flexibility do individual MKs have to vote for their consciences, versus rubber stamp for their parties? ...Show More
2) How (Not) to Get a Gun: Ep.19
While the image of teenage IDF soldiers toting M-16s is ubiquitous, can those same soldiers obtain a private weapon post-service? Do Israelis see private gun ownership as a right? And why can't our ID...Show More
3) Yafo Yafa Jaffa: Ep. 18
What is Yafo and who lives there? Yafo is seamlessly integrated into Tel Aviv...... or is it? And why is it, that during the May 2021 conflict with Hamas, citizens of Yafo faced riots, while just step...Show More
4) Got Questions?
Carrie and Aliza are taking this week off as they get ready to put the final touches on this season's last 3 episodes. Carrie has a message about the upcoming Summer Mailbox Episodes! She's asking you...Show More
5) Killing the Dead Sea: Ep. 17
Why has the Dead Sea shrunk more than 40% in the last 100 years? Can it be saved, or have we passed the point of no return? Why are companies still allowed to profit off of its mineral harvest? Where ...Show More
6) Making Babies: Ep. 16
How come Israel honors gay marriage but impedes gay couples from building families? Why can a single woman employ a gestational surrogate in Israel, but not a single man? And what are the real consequ...Show More
7) Loving Israel Through Our Feet: EP15
Why are Israelis so outdoorsy? What roles do Israel's pioneer roots and citizens' army play in outdoor culture? And how does outdoor culture interact with larger dynamics in Israeli society, such as g...Show More
8) The IDF Spokesperson to Whom?: Ep.14
What is the IDF's Spokesperson's Unit? Is it weird that this unit exists? And does the way it sees its purpose match the international community's expectations? Carrie and Aliza speak with Lt. Col. (R...Show More
9) Presenting: The Deal with Nissim Black
We're off this week, but we wanted to present you another show from the Joshua Network, The Deal with Nissim Black Educator and community builder Kylie Unell joins Nissim to talk about growing up in K...Show More
10) Sheikh Jarrah: Ep 13
What is "Sheikh Jarrah" and why is it important? What connection is there between this Jerusalem neighborhood and Israel's latest conflict with Hamas? And what do decisions (and indecisions) about thi...Show More