https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-jerusalem-dispatch--6707417enNewsCopyright Jerusalem Post Podcastshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f7d835fa8df824285696d0c2534df8ba.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-jerusalem-dispatch--6707417Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:18:45 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsJerusalem Post Podcastspodcast@jpost.comA bi-weekly podcast from The Jerusalem Post, hosted by Calev Ben David and Ruth Marks Eglash, where they dive into the most important news and analysis shaping the weekend in Israel and the Middle East. Each episode, they break down the key stories,...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-iran-us-deal-unraveling-as-antisemitism-intensifies-and-israel-s-north-destabilizes--72644712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72644712Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:10:10 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsJoin Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash as they discuss the latest news impacting life in Jerusalem. From the Iran deal with the US to the Maccabiah, you don't want to miss this discussion.1779false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-called-netanyahu-crazy-then-iran-fired-again--72420844
Sirens went off across central Israel and one missile hit the West Bank. In this episode of the Jerusalem Dispatch, recorded hours after the attack, hosts Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash make the argument the past 24 hours made unavoidable: you cannot decouple Iran from Hezbollah, and the Trump administration's effort to do exactly that is what put Israel back under fire.

They also unpack the reported rupture in the Trump-Netanyahu relationship, the House War Powers Act vote that saw Republicans break with the president, and what Israelis actually need to hear from their leadership before the next round.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72420844Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:02:07 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsTwo months after the Iran war ended, Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel again last night. Houthi missiles came in from Yemen. Israel struck Iranian energy storage sites overnight. Sirens went off across central Israel and one missile hit the...
Sirens went off across central Israel and one missile hit the West Bank. In this episode of the Jerusalem Dispatch, recorded hours after the attack, hosts Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash make the argument the past 24 hours made unavoidable: you cannot decouple Iran from Hezbollah, and the Trump administration's effort to do exactly that is what put Israel back under fire.

They also unpack the reported rupture in the Trump-Netanyahu relationship, the House War Powers Act vote that saw Republicans break with the president, and what Israelis actually need to hear from their leadership before the next round.]]>1492false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-a-loss-for-israel-inside-the-emerging-iran-deal--72165589
In this Jerusalem Dispatch episode, Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash, editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Report, take stock of where Israel actually stands. Ben-David argues the emerging US–Iran agreement looks like a slightly firmer version of the 2015 Obama deal — light on Iran's ballistic missiles, silent on its proxies, and damagingly tied to Israel's unresolved conflict with Hezbollah.

From the reported plan to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran's leader to the Kurdish-arming initiative Trump confirmed and cancelled, to Hezbollah drones killing IDF soldiers in south Lebanon and the fishing nets now strung over Israeli tanks, to the election that everyone is bracing for and Ben-Gvir's flotilla detention video.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72165589Tue, 26 May 2026 09:06:26 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsThe Iran war isn't over — and the deal taking shape may already be a loss for Israel. In this Jerusalem Dispatch episode, Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash, editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Report, take stock of where Israel actually stands....
In this Jerusalem Dispatch episode, Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash, editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Report, take stock of where Israel actually stands. Ben-David argues the emerging US–Iran agreement looks like a slightly firmer version of the 2015 Obama deal — light on Iran's ballistic missiles, silent on its proxies, and damagingly tied to Israel's unresolved conflict with Hezbollah.

From the reported plan to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran's leader to the Kurdish-arming initiative Trump confirmed and cancelled, to Hezbollah drones killing IDF soldiers in south Lebanon and the fishing nets now strung over Israeli tanks, to the election that everyone is bracing for and Ben-Gvir's flotilla detention video.]]>1925false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-future-for-jews-in-the-uk--71974583
Co-host Ruth Marks Eglash, back from a trip to London, shared her insights into the heightened sense of vulnerability among British Jews. Her visit coincided with a terrorist attack in Golders Green, sparking deeper conversations about the increased security measures around Jewish institutions and the growing discomfort felt by the community.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71974583Tue, 12 May 2026 18:19:14 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsThe latest episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch podcast delves into the growing concerns surrounding Jewish communities in the diaspora, particularly focusing on the atmosphere in the UK. Co-host Ruth Marks Eglash, back from a trip to London, shared her...
Co-host Ruth Marks Eglash, back from a trip to London, shared her insights into the heightened sense of vulnerability among British Jews. Her visit coincided with a terrorist attack in Golders Green, sparking deeper conversations about the increased security measures around Jewish institutions and the growing discomfort felt by the community.]]>1906false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-s-independence-day-remembering-the-fallen-and-looking-to-the-future--71728185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71728185Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:38:05 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this episode of the Jerusalem Dispatch, David Brinn, former managing editor of The Jerusalem Post, joins Calev Ben-David for a deep dive into the complexities surrounding Israel’s Independence Day celebrations. As the country commemorates its...1861false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-iran-and-the-us-the-uncertain-ceasefire-and-nuclear-standoff--71341292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71341292Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:31:50 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this week’s episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch podcast, co-hosts Ruth Marks Eglash and Calev Ben-David dive into the unfolding geopolitical tensions between Israel, Iran, and the United States. With a tentative ceasefire in place between Israel and...1736false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-under-fire-shifting-battle-lines-and-history-s-role-in-israel-s-present-conflicts--70977876
Speaking from Jerusalem, the hosts describe a reality in which missile alerts and shelter runs have become routine, though far from normalized. Civilians, particularly families with young children, face ongoing disruption, with schools closed and daily schedules shaped around the threat of incoming fire. The psychological toll on a generation that has already experienced COVID-19 and repeated rounds of conflict is a growing concern.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70977876Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:58:53 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsThe Jerusalem Dispatch podcast hosts Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash offer a window into daily life in Israel amid ongoing regional conflict, as well as broader strategic and societal implications. Speaking from Jerusalem, the hosts describe a...
Speaking from Jerusalem, the hosts describe a reality in which missile alerts and shelter runs have become routine, though far from normalized. Civilians, particularly families with young children, face ongoing disruption, with schools closed and daily schedules shaped around the threat of incoming fire. The psychological toll on a generation that has already experienced COVID-19 and repeated rounds of conflict is a growing concern.
]]>2341false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-israel-iran-conflict-on-the-ground-in-jerusalem--70682010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70682010Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:59:17 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsJoin us for this episode of the Jerusalem Dispatch Podcast, where we dive into the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Hosted by Ruth Marks Eglash, Editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Report, and Calev Ben-David, anchor of the ILTV Security Brief,...1902false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recording-under-fire-israel-us-war-on-iran-shakes-the-middle-east--70393540
They discuss daily life under ballistic missile fire, including the deadly strike in Beit Shemesh that killed nine, and why Israel's air defenses are effective but not foolproof. The conversation also covers Iran's surprise attacks on Gulf states, Cyprus, and the regional fallout reshaping alliances across the Middle East.

Ruth shares insights from her interview with Israel's First Lady, Michal Herzog, on the ongoing denial of October 7th sexual violence, while Calev examines Trump's political challenges, including a looming War Powers Act vote in Congress.

Recorded between active sirens, this episode captures a historic and uncertain moment in the region.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70393540Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:32:42 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsCalev Ben David and Ruth Marks Eglash record remotely from their homes as Operation Roaring Lion enters its first days. The Jerusalem Post journalists break down what Israel and the US have achieved so far in their strikes on Iran, from the...
They discuss daily life under ballistic missile fire, including the deadly strike in Beit Shemesh that killed nine, and why Israel's air defenses are effective but not foolproof. The conversation also covers Iran's surprise attacks on Gulf states, Cyprus, and the regional fallout reshaping alliances across the Middle East.

Ruth shares insights from her interview with Israel's First Lady, Michal Herzog, on the ongoing denial of October 7th sexual violence, while Calev examines Trump's political challenges, including a looming War Powers Act vote in Congress.

Recorded between active sirens, this episode captures a historic and uncertain moment in the region.]]>1807false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-are-israeli-diaspora-tensions-shaping-current-relations--70018597The Jerusalem Report, and journalist and news anchor Calev Ben-David, discuss the ongoing geopolitical dynamics surrounding Israel, Iran, and the United States.

Their conversation revolves around the recent diplomatic discussions between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump, focusing on Iran's nuclear program and regional influence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70018597Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:00:02 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn the latest episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch, hosts Ruth Marks Eglash, editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Report, and journalist and news anchor Calev Ben-David, discuss the ongoing geopolitical dynamics surrounding Israel, Iran, and the United...The Jerusalem Report, and journalist and news anchor Calev Ben-David, discuss the ongoing geopolitical dynamics surrounding Israel, Iran, and the United States.

Their conversation revolves around the recent diplomatic discussions between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump, focusing on Iran's nuclear program and regional influence.]]>2049false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/us-iran-tensions-escalate-what-s-next-for-israel-and-the-middle-east--69684681
The hosts discuss the looming possibility of a US attack on Iran and the defensive preparations in Tehran, including missile threats directed at Israel. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69684681Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:37:55 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsThe latest episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch podcast, hosted by Ruth Marks Eglash and Calev Ben-David, delves into the rising tensions between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The hosts discuss the looming possibility of a US attack on Iran...
The hosts discuss the looming possibility of a US attack on Iran and the defensive preparations in Tehran, including missile threats directed at Israel. ]]>2043false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/australia-s-hanukah-massacre-learning-to-find-the-light--69041686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69041686Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:58:48 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this week's episode, Elliot and Calev discuss the horrific terror attack that took place in Sydney Australia. They also cover some crucial Hanukah history, the Board of Deputies for British Jews, and Mansour Abbas.3067false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bibi-s-pardon-request-rocks-israeli-politics-plus-thanksgiving-reflections--68807685
In this episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch, Calev Ben David and Elliot Jager break down what the request means, why it happened now, and how the White House’s involvement fits into the picture. The conversation also covers Thanksgiving, exploring why many American Israelis still mark the holiday, its themes of religious freedom and coexistence, and how those ideas resonate in today’s Israel.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68807685Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:07:17 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon, a move that could reshape the legal and political landscape ahead of an election year. In this episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch, Calev Ben David and Elliot...
In this episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch, Calev Ben David and Elliot Jager break down what the request means, why it happened now, and how the White House’s involvement fits into the picture. The conversation also covers Thanksgiving, exploring why many American Israelis still mark the holiday, its themes of religious freedom and coexistence, and how those ideas resonate in today’s Israel.]]>2792false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jerusalem-day-the-dc-terror-attack-and-bob-dylan-at-83--68681667From May 26, 2025

On the eve of Jerusalem Day, Elliot delivers a state-of-the-city report: a young, divided, and surprisingly poor capital where Haredi and Arab students now outnumber Zionist-curriculum pupils. The hosts react to the terror attack on a DC synagogue and the leak of US plans to strike Iran. The episode closes with a birthday tribute to Bob Dylan, exploring his Jewish journey from "Neighborhood Bully" to "Forever Young"—with insights from Dylan's childhood friend Louis Kemp, now living in Jerusalem.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68681667Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:58:22 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsFrom May 26, 2025 On the eve of Jerusalem Day, Elliot delivers a state-of-the-city report: a young, divided, and surprisingly poor capital where Haredi and Arab students now outnumber Zionist-curriculum pupils. The hosts react to the terror attack on...From May 26, 2025

On the eve of Jerusalem Day, Elliot delivers a state-of-the-city report: a young, divided, and surprisingly poor capital where Haredi and Arab students now outnumber Zionist-curriculum pupils. The hosts react to the terror attack on a DC synagogue and the leak of US plans to strike Iran. The episode closes with a birthday tribute to Bob Dylan, exploring his Jewish journey from "Neighborhood Bully" to "Forever Young"—with insights from Dylan's childhood friend Louis Kemp, now living in Jerusalem.]]>2750false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pope-leo-xiv-campus-antisemitism-and-the-pulitzer-prize-controversy--68681666From May 12, 2025

A new pope is elected—and Elliot examines the troubling antisemitic legacy of his namesake, Leo XIII. The hosts then turn to the Pulitzer Prize awarded to Gazan poet Mosab Abu Toha, whose social media posts denied Emily Damari's status as a hostage. They also credit Columbia University's new president for finally calling in police on masked protesters and debate whether Trump administration pressure deserves credit for the shift.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68681666Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:54:25 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsFrom May 12, 2025 A new pope is elected—and Elliot examines the troubling antisemitic legacy of his namesake, Leo XIII. The hosts then turn to the Pulitzer Prize awarded to Gazan poet Mosab Abu Toha, whose social media posts denied Emily Damari's...From May 12, 2025

A new pope is elected—and Elliot examines the troubling antisemitic legacy of his namesake, Leo XIII. The hosts then turn to the Pulitzer Prize awarded to Gazan poet Mosab Abu Toha, whose social media posts denied Emily Damari's status as a hostage. They also credit Columbia University's new president for finally calling in police on masked protesters and debate whether Trump administration pressure deserves credit for the shift.]]>2668false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yom-hashoah-pope-francis-s-legacy-and-the-next-pope-from-jerusalem--68681668From April 28, 2025

On the heels of Holocaust Remembrance Day and ahead of Yom HaZikaron and Independence Day, the hosts examine the painful overlap of national mourning and celebration during wartime. They offer a nuanced assessment of Pope Francis's complicated record on Israel and Jews—from denouncing antisemitism to criticizing the IDF without naming Hamas. The episode explores whether Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, could become the next pope.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68681668Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:50:59 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsFrom April 28, 2025 On the heels of Holocaust Remembrance Day and ahead of Yom HaZikaron and Independence Day, the hosts examine the painful overlap of national mourning and celebration during wartime. They offer a nuanced assessment of Pope...From April 28, 2025

On the heels of Holocaust Remembrance Day and ahead of Yom HaZikaron and Independence Day, the hosts examine the painful overlap of national mourning and celebration during wartime. They offer a nuanced assessment of Pope Francis's complicated record on Israel and Jews—from denouncing antisemitism to criticizing the IDF without naming Hamas. The episode explores whether Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, could become the next pope.]]>2641false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/passover-the-warsaw-ghetto-and-the-question-of-zionism-s-success--68681669From April 15, 2025

Recording during Passover, Elliot and Kalev reflect on seders shadowed by the hostage crisis and mark the 82nd anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. They explore Passover's historical roots and examine historian Richard Elliott Friedman's theory of Levite origins in the Exodus. The episode also tackles the Joe Rogan-Dave Smith interview on Israel, defends historian Tom Segev against accusations of anti-Zionism, and asks: has Zionism delivered on its promise of Jewish security?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68681669Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:47:21 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsFrom April 15, 2025 Recording during Passover, Elliot and Kalev reflect on seders shadowed by the hostage crisis and mark the 82nd anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. They explore Passover's historical roots and examine historian Richard...From April 15, 2025

Recording during Passover, Elliot and Kalev reflect on seders shadowed by the hostage crisis and mark the 82nd anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. They explore Passover's historical roots and examine historian Richard Elliott Friedman's theory of Levite origins in the Exodus. The episode also tackles the Joe Rogan-Dave Smith interview on Israel, defends historian Tom Segev against accusations of anti-Zionism, and asks: has Zionism delivered on its promise of Jewish security?]]>3010false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/signal-leaks-trump-s-two-foreign-policy-wings-and-israel-s-bloated-budget--68681665From March 31, 2025

The hosts unpack the bombshell Signal chat leak that exposed divisions within the Trump administration between isolationists and interventionists—and what it means for Israel. They examine the heated debate over Haredi military exemptions following a Supreme Court ruling, break down Israel's controversial new budget with its patronage spending and tax hikes, and pay tribute to industrialist and Zionist visionary Stef Wertheimer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68681665Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:45:07 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsFrom March 31, 2025 The hosts unpack the bombshell Signal chat leak that exposed divisions within the Trump administration between isolationists and interventionists—and what it means for Israel. They examine the heated debate over Haredi military...From March 31, 2025

The hosts unpack the bombshell Signal chat leak that exposed divisions within the Trump administration between isolationists and interventionists—and what it means for Israel. They examine the heated debate over Haredi military exemptions following a Supreme Court ruling, break down Israel's controversial new budget with its patronage spending and tax hikes, and pay tribute to industrialist and Zionist visionary Stef Wertheimer.]]>2840false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/purim-hostages-and-queen-esther-in-hollywood--68681664From March 18, 2025

Elliot Jaeger and Kalev Ben-David launch The Jerusalem Dispatch from Jerusalem during Shushan Purim, exploring the tension between celebration and grief while hostages remain in Gaza. They discuss the sacred history behind the holiday, the dialectic of remembering and forgetting Amalek, and dive into the World Zionist Congress elections—including a controversial anti-liberal Haredi slate. The episode closes with praise for Gal Gadot's dignified response to antisemitic attacks amid the Snow White controversy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68681664Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:41:55 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsFrom March 18, 2025 Elliot Jaeger and Kalev Ben-David launch The Jerusalem Dispatch from Jerusalem during Shushan Purim, exploring the tension between celebration and grief while hostages remain in Gaza. They discuss the sacred history behind the...From March 18, 2025

Elliot Jaeger and Kalev Ben-David launch The Jerusalem Dispatch from Jerusalem during Shushan Purim, exploring the tension between celebration and grief while hostages remain in Gaza. They discuss the sacred history behind the holiday, the dialectic of remembering and forgetting Amalek, and dive into the World Zionist Congress elections—including a controversial anti-liberal Haredi slate. The episode closes with praise for Gal Gadot's dignified response to antisemitic attacks amid the Snow White controversy.]]>2199false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-years-since-disengagement--67328110
Calev and Elliot discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu’s intentions, the role of the IDF’s Chief of Staff, and the ongoing humanitarian impact of the war, especially concerning captives held by Hamas. The discussion also touches on Israel's global standing, the situation for Palestinian non-combatants, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The episode draws parallels to the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Japan.

Finally, Elliot reviews the End of Year Bezalel Exhibition, providing insight into Israel’s cultural scene. Time permitting, the episode concludes with a touching reflection by Billy Joel on his family’s tragic history in Auschwitz.

Edited and produced by Yuval Barnea, Shifra Jacobs, and Maayan Alon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67328110Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:11:14 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this episode, Calev Ben-David and Elliot Jager delve into some key current and historical events. Elliot takes us back 20 years to the Israeli disengagement, sharing insights on its motivations, outcomes, and lasting impact. Calev offers his own...
Calev and Elliot discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu’s intentions, the role of the IDF’s Chief of Staff, and the ongoing humanitarian impact of the war, especially concerning captives held by Hamas. The discussion also touches on Israel's global standing, the situation for Palestinian non-combatants, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The episode draws parallels to the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Japan.

Finally, Elliot reviews the End of Year Bezalel Exhibition, providing insight into Israel’s cultural scene. Time permitting, the episode concludes with a touching reflection by Billy Joel on his family’s tragic history in Auschwitz.

Edited and produced by Yuval Barnea, Shifra Jacobs, and Maayan Alon.]]>2638false11full