90: Israel at the Tour de France
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by Jewish News
1y ago
One of the fastest-growing teams at the Tour de France is one that carries the name of Israel. But is it an effort to develop cycling as a sport, or simply a promotional opportunity for the country? Michael Daventry speaks to Sylvan Adams, Ron Baron and Chris Froome ..read more
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88: Israel at the United Nations
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by Jewish News
2y ago
Israel’s former UN Ambassador Danny Danon discusses his new book on his time at the United Nations and his vision for Israel’s future on the global stage. Interviewer: Jewish News foreign editor Michael Daventry ..read more
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80: What use is a Jewish diaspora for Israel?
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by Jewish News
2y ago
Israel will probably never send troops to help Jews in distress like it once did in Entebbe, according to the country’s diaspora minister Nachman Shai, but there’s plenty to do for non-Israeli Jews. In his first major UK interview since becoming Israel’s diaspora minister he talks to Michael Daventry about soaring antisemitism, the prospects for Palestinian peace and why he thinks Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is wrong to freeze his places for egalitarian prayer spaces at the Western Wall ..read more
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77: A year of headlines: 2021 in review
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by Jewish News
2y ago
From the Gaza conflict and weddings during lockdown, to the return of Louise Ellman to Labour and the 50th anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof, we look back over a hectic year at home and abroad. Guests include foreign editor Mike Daventry, political editor Lee Harpin, executive editor (features) Brigit Grant, editor and co-publisher Richard Ferrer and news editor and co-publisher, Justin Cohen  ..read more
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76: Who is the real Eric Zemmour?
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by Jewish News
2y ago
Jewish News Foreign Editor Michael Daventry looks behind the story of the far-right Jewish candidate who has taken France's presidential election by storm — because of his opposition to immigrants ..read more
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75: Putting antisemitism centre stage
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by Jewish News
2y ago
We examine the issue of antisemitism in the world of theatre on the back of the Royal Court scandal in which it called its billionaire baddie Hershel Fink - but claimed he wasn't Jewish. With actors Tracy Ann Oberman, Louisa Clein and Murray Hecht and director Adam Lenson. Presented by Nicole Lampert ..read more
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74: Azeem Rafiq Interview
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by Jewish News
2y ago
In his first interview since revelations emerged about hateful comments he’d made on social media a decade ago, former Yorkshire cricketer and racism whistleblower Azeem Rafiq told Jewish News how he will make amends over his antisemitic remarks. He tells us how he’d had little contact with Jews as a youngster and promised to now use his platform to try to be a bridge between Jews and Muslims ..read more
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73: Jewish News Podcast: Antisemitism in sport
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by Jewish News
2y ago
Following shocking footage of antisemitic chanting by West Ham fans, a conviction for a Chelsea supporter who shared vile social media posts, and the racism row engulfing Yorkshire County Cricket Club, we look at the issue of intolerance in sport. Guests on this week's episode include writer and lifelong Chelsea supporter Ivor Baddiel, chair of the Football Association's Faith in Football group, Rabbi Alex Goldberg, journalist Dan Levene, and head of Special Projects at Chelsea, Rola Brentlin ..read more
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72: Anti-Jewish hate on social media
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by Jewish News
2y ago
We all know people can be nasty online, and that for Jews a lot of that nastiness quickly turns into hate. But shouldn't social media companies be doing more to deal with it? Or is it time for governments to order them to do it? Michael Daventry explores why antisemitism is flourishing online with the Anti-Defamation League’s Jonathan Greenblatt, Imran Ahmed from the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, and Jewish Twitter user Daniel Sugarman ..read more
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71: The life and legacy of Lord Sacks
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by Jewish News
2y ago
As communities around the world prepare to mark Lord Sacks’ first yahrzeit, we examine his impact and legacy with the former Foreign Secretary David Miliband, South Africa’s Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein, CEO of the Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust and Alan Sacks, the legendary leader’s brother ..read more
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