Rachel Goldberg-Polin describes the moment Hersh was put into the ground — and why she told her girls not to look. This special interview on Unholy will be available soon on all podcast platforms.
Chuzpah of the week goes to the VP who teaches the pope and theology, while an unexpected mensch emerges, in the form of Yonit’s grandmother, who might have changed the course of history.
"Nothing is more Israeli than trying to explain to your children the difference between a Memorial Day siren and an alert siren."
Listen to the latest Unholy, now streaming on all podcasting platforms and YouTube.
Whether it's a father protecting his child during a missile attack from Iran or the Israeli women who gave birth in an underground parking lot - the Israeli spirit proved again its resilience.
"The main question on the ballot, as it has been for a long time now, is — to Bibi or not to Bibi. Is he going to get re-elected as prime minister or not?" Jonathan breaks down Netanyahu's record. After 40 days of war with Iran, what does Netanyahu actually have to show for it?
Kanye West praises Hitler — and the UK responds with a clear line: no platform, no entry for hate speech. At the same time, he’s calling for a “meeting” with the Jewish community.
Jonathan unpacks the story behind this week’s chutzpah award.
What happens when you destroy the holiest city in the world? You get two world religions — locked in rivalry ever since.
Tom Holland joins Unholy to trace Judaism and Christianity back to the same catastrophic root — and explain why that rivalry still shapes everything today.
Tom Holland on why the most powerful man in the world may be the least prepared for Iran.
A historian's blunt verdict: if you don't understand what they believe, you don't know what you're taking on.
The conversation with Tom Holland is available on Youtube.
What makes Jews exceptional? A special conversation with historian Tom Holland, now available on all podcast platforms.
What should Europe’s next move be, according to former NSA Jake Sullivan?
You can get the NSA out of the White House, but you can get the White House out of the NSA.
"Nobody's asking me. So why can't I just have fun?"
Listen to the full interview with former NSA Jake Sullivan in the latest episode of Unholy.
Jonathan summarized the unbearable truth of Jewish communities around the world since the beginning of the month. Since this war began, barely a day has passed without an attack on a Jewish target somewhere in the world.
Jake Sullivan on why starting this war was the wrong call.
Biden's former national security advisor — the man who was in the room — just said it plainly. Seven shifting explanations. No clear objective.
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Following the attack in Golders Green, Yonit and Jonathan talk on why Jews are the only minority asked to answer for a government thousands of miles away.
After every terror attack on every minority, the world is clear. Somehow, not this time.
#london #antisemitism #GoldersGreen #JewishCommunity
"Donald Trump governs on whims. The deadline that was 12 hours away — that was one whim. This is another whim."
How does a war like this actually end?
Not just in war rooms — but in bomb shelters, in homes, in the daily reality of people running 5–7 times a day for cover.
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This week’s episode is brought to you by sleepless nights spent in the shelter.
Yonit and Jonathan break down what's really at stake — from children at home when schools are closed, to the pressures of running in and out of the shelter.
General David Petraeus joins Yonit and Jonathan to unpack the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz
Naomi Alderman — novelist, broadcaster, award-winning author of The Power and Disobedience — cam to Unholy to discuss Marty Supreme, nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. It is "the most intensely Jewish movie she had ever seen in her life".
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Jonathan has returned from his Australia tour, reflecting on Jewish life amidst crises, security concerns, and the prospect of moving forward.
What is causing your sleepless nights? Is it the crying of a newborn baby, anxiety, or limited sleep cycles? Or is it a nation at war?
FT chief foreign affairs commentator Gideon Rachman discusses potential leaders for the Middle East post-war.
Yonit and Jonathan discuss the old-new routine in Israel - being in and out of the shelter, but finding hope in the Israeli resilience amidst it all.
Mourning or filled with hope? The Iranian people react to the elimination of Khamenei. Catch out on emergency update with Dr. Suzanne Maloney, Iran expert, available now on all platforms.
The 1980s tech boom and today's AI shift share a troubling trend for women in the workforce. Women are 3x more likely to lose jobs to AI than men, often leading to lower-paid roles or leaving the workforce entirely. Let's address this! #GenderEquality #FutureOfWork #AIandWomen
We should look at Arbel Yehoud and reflect on the silence of women’s organizations around the world in response to what Israeli women endured on October 7 and during their captivity afterward.
As the Middle East faces rising tensions, Yonit speaks with Barak Ravid from Axios and Israel’s Channel 12 about the current situation and Donald Trump's potential actions. Catch the full conversation on this week's episode.
Amos Harel analyzes the impact of Gaza's heavy toll on Palestinian actions, highlighting fear as a deterrent against a third Intifada.
Holly Dagres, who spent her formative years in Tehran, already has a perfect day trip itinerary in mind for a visit back to the city she grew up in.
Holly Dagres reflects on the unique ways Iranians are expressing resilience and defiance against a culture of mourning imposed by the Iranian regime.
