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A retired general says the ultra-Orthodox must be drafted now
In light of the critical shortage of IDF combat troops, retired general Noam Tibon is calling on the government to immediately enlist the Haredi ultra-Orthodox . He told KAN's Mark Weiss that biting economic sanctions must be imposed, if necessary.- 7 דקות
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Empty Chair project offers comfort, support to bereaved families
Families who lost their loved ones in the Nova festival massacre and the ongoing war were hosted this Passover holiday at the seder of the Navah organization, which supports bereaved families year-round. The Empty Chair project was begun more than two decades ago to create a supportive space for recently bereaved families. Tehila Friedman, founder of Navah, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal- 13 דקות
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How to speak to Progressives about Zionism
Amid rising antisemitism and antizionist voices there is a belief that pro-Israel voices can fight back. One organization, Librael, believes that a Liberal can also be a Zionist. It’s founder and CEO Rotem Oreg-Kalisky has been engaging with progressives to win support for Israel. He outlined for reporter Arieh O’Sullivan some of the ways – especially semantic – that can help.- 15 דקות
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Henrique Cymerman on 30 years reporting from the Middle East
Veteran journalist Henrique Cymerman, who also lectures in journalism at Reichman University, has written a book looking back on his three decades of reporting in this region. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with him about the book: If Only the Walls Could Speak: From Porto to Dubai via the Vatican.- 15 דקות
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High Court freezes Shin Bet chief's dismissal
Israel's High Court of Justice issued an interim order this week freezing the government decision to dismiss Shin Bet director Ronen Bar, and gave the sides until April 20 to try to reach a compromise. Dr. Amir Fuchs, Senior Researcher at the Israel Democracy Institute, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the developments.- 11 דקות
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Passover reflections in difficult times
As Jews gather around the seder table for a second Passover with hostages in captivity, many question how to mark this holiday so closely associated with freedom and renewal. Rabbi Professor Dalia Marx from Hebrew Union College and author of From Time to Time, Journeys in the Jewish Calendar, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the seder as a source for reflection and agency.- 12 דקות
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Jewish Federations strengthening ties with Israel
mid rising antisemitism in the United States, Israel needs the Jewish communities in North America to be strong. Eric Fingerhut, the CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America said that bringing Jews to Israel was key to this and to strengthen the links. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that since the October 7th war, trips needed to be modified to deal with the new reality.- 7 דקות
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