On this episode of the Unapologetically Jewish Podcast, Shana Meyerson talks with Judea Pearl about his book, “Coexistence And Other Fighting Words,” a selection of essays he wrote from after his son Daniel Pearl’s murder by jihadi terrorists in 2002 until today. Reflecting on the failed struggle for Middle East peace and coexistence, Judea gives a unique perspective as a native Israeli, born in Bnei Barak more than a decade before the founding of the State of Israel.

Judea brings an tremendous and unexpected Jewish joy to everyone around him, living in a state of gratitude and appreciation for the gifts and blessings that he has been given and sincerely working for the cause of peace on earth.

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Dr. Judea Pearl is the Chancellor’s Professor of Computer Science and Statistics at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Director of the UCLA Cognitive Systems Laboratory. Known internationally for his pioneering contributions to artificial intelligence, human reasoning, and philosophy of science, he is the recipient of numerous prizes and awards, including the 2011 ACM A.M. Turing Award, equivalent of the Nobel Prize in computing.

Dr. Pearl is the father of slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl and president of the Daniel Pearl Foundation, which he co-founded with his family in 2002. He lectures and writes frequently on Jewish identity, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the history of Zionism, and Israel on campus. A selection of his essays on these and related topics is compiled in his latest book "Coexistence and Other Fighting Words."

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This Unapologetically Jewish podcast episode features a profound conversation between host Shana Meyerson and IDF reservist Doron Keidar, a 20-year veteran and Israeli patriot. The discussion delves into the foundational ideals of Zionism and the eternal challenges facing the Jewish people. Doron provides a strategic overview of the current geopolitical landscape, specifically addressing the multi-front threats surrounding Israel's borders and beyond to Iran.

Beyond the physical battlefield, the episode explores Doron's extensive work in media and interfaith advocacy. He explains his unique mission to build bridges through Christian advocacy and the importance of Jewish-Christian cooperation. The conversation also highlights the "Cry For Zion" movement and its focus on Jewish rights on the Temple Mount. Doron concludes with an inspiring vision for the future of Israel and its global allies.

Doron Keidar travels globally to advocate for Israel, sharing firsthand insights from his experience defending the Jewish state. Fluent in English and Hebrew, he engages audiences of all ages with a straightforward and captivating speaking style. He currently hosts the Doron Keidar Podcast and executive produced the I AM ISRAEL: The Mountain of the King film project. Since 2003, Doron has served in a combat unit of the Israeli Defense Forces and has been in the IDF reserves since 2006. With nearly two decades of EP security sector experience, he has contributed to the development of military and law enforcement gear, leveraging his IDF background and collaboration with Israeli and American security experts. Doron also works with Cry For Zion, a movement supporting Jewish rights on the Temple Mount. Through historical, archaeological, and biblical evidence, he offers audiences a rich perspective on the past, present, and future of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.

He can be found at:

I AM ISRAEL: THE MOUNTAIN OF THE KING.: www.iamisraelfilm.com/pages/moviesequel

CRY FOR ZION: www.cryforzion.com

WEBSITE: www.doronkeidar.com

INSTAGRAM: @keidardoron

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On this episode of the Unapologetically Jewish Podcast, Shana Meyerson talks with Thane Rosenbaum about the alarming rise of antisemitism and antizionism across the globe. Jew Hatred has been normalized in academia, media, politics, diplomacy, social media and “polite" society. Its manifestations have crossed over into incitement to violence, which is not protected speech.

Thane is a legal analyst and international law scholar who explains how far 1st Amendment protections stretch in regards to free speech and when they cross the line. As masses of Americans violently call for intifada and the massacre of Jews, the normalization of terrorist rhetoric against Jewish people and the Jewish State of Israel isn't only dangerous, it just may be illegal.

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Thane Rosenbaum is a law professor, legal and Middle East analyst, novelist, essayist, and Distinguished University Professor at Touro University, where he directs the Forum on Life, Culture & Society. He is the author of numerous books, including his most recent work: Beyond Proportionality: Israel’s Just War in Gaza. Thane's weekly essays for the Jewish Journal won him the Louis Rapoport Award for Excellence in Commentary, and the Rockower Award for Excellence in Cultural Criticism. He also writes for White Rose Magazine, SAPIR, and is a Contributor to NewsmaxTV.

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WEBSITE: https://thanerosenbaum.com

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FACEBOOK: @thane.rosenbaum

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JEWISH JOURNAL: https://jewishjournal.com/author/thanerosenbaum

WHITE ROSE: https://whiterosemagazine.com/contributor/rosenbaum-thane

YOUTUBE: @thanerosenbaum592

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The ceasefire talks are over—and the stakes just got higher. After 21 hours of high-level negotiations, the United States and Iran walked away with no deal, no extension, and no clear path forward—leaving a fragile pause in fighting on the brink of collapse. With Iran refusing key demands around its nuclear program and Washington signaling its “final offer” is already on the table, the question is no longer if tensions will rise—but how fast and how far.

On this episode of The Unapologetically Jewish Podcast, Shana Meyerson sits down with Israel Undiplomatic co-hosts Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev to break down what comes next: escalation, deterrence, or something far more strategic. Is this the end of diplomacy—or the beginning of a new phase of pressure led by Israel and the United States?

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Ambassador Mark Regev is a former senior diplomat with more than thirty years of experience in foreign policy, including serving as Israel’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom. A leading strategic communications specialist, Mark has extensive experience representing Israel at the highest levels of government, including as a senior advisor to the prime minister and international spokesperson. Mark is recognized internationally as one of Israel’s foremost public voices and cohosts the JNS TV show, Israel Undiplomatic.

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LINKEDIN: @mark-regev

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Ruthie Blum, a former adviser at the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is an award-winning columnist and a senior contributing editor at JNS. Co-host with Ambassador Mark Regev of the JNS-TV podcast “Israel Undiplomatic,” she writes on Israeli politics and U.S.-Israel relations. Originally from New York, she moved to Israel in 1977. She is a regular guest on national and international media outlets, including Fox, Sky News, i24News, Scripps, ILTV, WION and Newsmax.

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JNS WRITINGS: @ruthie-blum

FACEBOOK: @ruthie.blum.9

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On this episode of the Unapologetically Jewish Podcast, Shana Meyerson talks with FDD Morning Brief Podcast host, Jonathan Schanzer, about Israel’s Middle East War, connecting the dots from October 7th, 2023 all the way to today. From Gaza to Iran, Hamas to the Houthis to Hezbollah, and from “Israel Alone” to Israel as the United States model ally and partner, so many unexpected outcomes have surprised even the most seasoned Middle East experts.

Discover the shocking strategic shifts and geopolitical wildcards that are redefining the Middle East in this must-watch breakdown of Israel’s regional conflict. Join Jonathan Schanzer as we reveal the "not on my bingo card" moments that have transformed the Israel-US alliance and flipped the script on 2026's global security.

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Dr. Jonathan Schanzer is Executive Director at FDD and host of the FDD Morning Brief Podcast. Jonathan previously worked as a terrorism finance analyst at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where he followed and froze the funding of Hamas and al-Qaeda. Jonathan has held previous think tank positions at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and the Middle East Forum. He has written hundreds of articles on the Middle East and U.S. national security.

His most recent book is Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War. His other books are State of Failure: Yasser Arafat, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Unmaking of the Palestinian State, Hamas vs. Fatah: The Struggle for Palestine, and Al-Qaeda’s Armies: Middle East Affiliate Groups and the Next Generation of Terror. Jonathan testifies often before Congress and appears on television channels such as CNN, Fox News, BBC, and MSNBC..

He can be found at:

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmEsAFBNkqsMPzmxrwA4S7UTJDcmTruRP

X: @Jschanzer

INSTAGRAM: @jonathan.schanzer

FDD: https://www.fdd.org/team/jonathan-schanzer

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Laura Stein is the Zionist activist every Jewish and Pro-Israel organization wants. And probably already has. A deeply commited Jewish activist, Laura is an important figure in the American pro-Israel community and holds leadership roles in many of the nation's most important Zionist and Jewish organizations.

Laura joined the Unapologetically Jewish Podcast with Shana Meyerson to discuss what it means to follow your passion and turn it into tangible results. Laura both inspires and teaches us how all Jews can—and should be—activists for Israel.

Laura Stein is Of Counsel to the law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP and since 1995 has practiced in the areas of securities class action litigation, complex litigation and legislative law. Laura has developed a national practice serving as an asset recovery expert, with a focus on minimizing losses suffered by shareholders due to corporate fraud and breaches of fiduciary duty working with hundreds of institutional investors worldwide, including Israel. Laura earned her BA and JD from the University of Pennsylvania.

Laura currently serves as a leader in several community and national organizations. She sits on the National Campaign Advisory Committee for Israel Bonds as well serving as the Chair of the Women’s Division of Los Angeles, the Board of Directors of Beat the Streets Los Angeles, the Board of Governors of Cedars Sinai Medical Center, WIZO Israel Leadership Forum, and on the Board of Directors of the American Friends of Sheba Medical Center. Laura and her husband, Sam Goldfeder, also serve on the Advisory Board of the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica. As a parent to a UNC Chapel Hill student, Laura serves on the Executive Committee of the UNC Parents Council as Class of 2022 Chair, and on the North Carolina Hillel Board of Directors.

Laura has also been a supporter and activist in many other community organizations including StandWithUs, The Zimmer Children's Museum, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles (having served for several years on the PK-12 committee), The Maccabi Games and The Simon Wiesenthal Center, to name a few. Laura and Sam, a sports agent, reside in Beverly Hills California and are parents to Michael, a redshirt junior wrestler at UNC Chapel Hill on the Academic Athletic Honor Roll, and Sabrina, a junior at USC on the Dean’s List.

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🪂🤸A PARATROOPER AND A YOGI WALK INTO A BAR..." PODCAST CO-HOSTED WITH ANDREW FOX: https://www.youtube.com/@ParatrooperAndYogi

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In this powerful episode of the Unapologetically Jewish Podcast, Brandy Shufutinsky and her sons, Noah Shufutinsky and Dmitri Shufutinsky, join Shana Meyerson for a compelling conversation about identity, Zionism, and Jewish activism. As proud Black Jews, they discuss navigating multiple identities while standing unapologetically for Israel and the Jewish people, challenging misconceptions and confronting antisemitism.

This episode explores Jewish pride, Zionist activism, and the experience of being both Black and Jewish today. If you care about Israel, Jewish identity, and combating antisemitism and antizionism, this is a must-watch. Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations celebrating unapologetic Jewish strength.

Brandy Shufutinsky is Director of FDD’s Program on Education and National Security and former director at the North American Values Institute.

Noah Shufutinsky is a Jewish educator, activist, musician, and speaker who uses hip-hop to explore identity and combat antisemitism. Performing as “Westside Gravy,” he highlights Black and Jewish experiences. He also serves as Associate Director at StandWithUs.

Dmitri Shufutinsky is a former IDF lone soldier and ISGAP research fellow. He has written for outlets including The Jerusalem Post and The Times of Israel, and is the author of Jew Jitsu (2024). He is a scriptwriter for China Uncensored and pursuing a PhD in History at Liberty University.

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On this episode of the Unapologetically Jewish Podcast, Shana Meyerson talks with Izabella Tabarovsky about her book, Be a Refusenik: A Student’s Survival Guide. Together, they explore the legacy of Soviet-era Jewish refuseniks and how modern student activists are carrying forward their spirit of courage and resistance.

Discover stories of defiance, Jewish identity, and activism that connect past and present. Perfect for anyone interested in Jewish history, pro-Israel advocacy, and standing up for your beliefs.

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Izabella Tabarovsky examines how Soviet propaganda shaped the ideological language of contemporary antizionism, how its legacy continues to shape discourse about Israel and Jews today, and how Soviet Jewish models of courage and defiance can inform responses to antisemitism on campus and beyond. She is the author of Be a Refusenik: A Jewish Student’s Survival Guide and a sought-after international speaker.

She has lectured at universities, policy forums, and national institutions in the United States and abroad, including Georgetown University, the London School of Economics, and Yad Vashem; delivered a keynote at the Parliament of Finland; and testified before the U.S. Helsinki Commission.

She is a Senior Fellow at the Z3 Institute (Palo Alto) and a Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (Washington, DC), the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism, and Comper Center for the Study of Antisemitism and Racism, University of Haifa.

A contributing writer at Tablet, she has also published in Newsweek, Sapir, Quillette, and Fathom. She has appeared on the Haviv Rettig Gur’s Ask Haviv podcast, Wondering Jews with Noam Weissman and Michal Bitton, and the Karol Markowicz Show, among others. Her essays appear in multiple edited volumes published by Routledge, Academic Studies Press, and others. Her work has been translated into numerous languages.

She can be found at:

X: @IzaTabaro

INSTAGRAM: @IzaTabaro

FACEBOOK: @Izabella.Tabarovsky

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