Shows
Keen On AmericaBetween the River and the Sea: American Jews and the Soiling of the Zionist DreamPerhaps the real question isn’t whether we can still talk about Israel, but whether we can afford not to. Silence, Daniel Sokatch warns, is complicity — and in both America and Israel, there’s already too much of it.Four years ago, Daniel Sokatch came on the show to discuss Can We Talk About Israel?, a guide for what he called “the curious, the confused, and the conflicted.” Now Sokatch is back with a new edition of his book. As head of the New Israel Fund, the liberal Zionist has spent his career defending the controversial idea that Israe...
2025-10-2953 min
Keen On AmericaBetween the River and the Sea: American Jews and the Soiling of the Zionist DreamPerhaps the real question isn’t whether we can still talk about Israel, but whether we can afford not to. Silence, Daniel Sokatch warns, is complicity — and in both America and Israel, there’s already too much of it.Four years ago, Daniel Sokatch came on the show to discuss Can We Talk About Israel?, a guide for what he called “the curious, the confused, and the conflicted.” Now Sokatch is back with a new edition of his book. As head of the New Israel Fund, the liberal Zionist has spent his career...
2025-10-2953 min
The Kibbitz'What The Hell?!?!' Live From Cafe AlmaThe Kibbitzers welcomed the community to Cafe Alma for the show's launch party. Listen to the live interview with Cincy Jewfolk editor Sam Fisher helping the people learn about Andrea and Melissa, get to know about what's in store for this season, and answer some VERY deep listener-submitted questions. Books that would be good reads based on the discussions: People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present by Dara HornCan We Talk About Israel?: A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted by Daniel Sokatch (Author), Christopher Noxon (Illustrator)Uncomfor...
2025-06-1952 min
City Arts & LecturesTa-Nehisi Coates Our guest today is Ta-Nehisi Coates, an outspoken voice on issues of race and racism. Coates was catapulted to fame after the publication of his book-length essay “Between the World and Me”. His new book, “The Message”, features essays that intertwine his first trip to Africa, the banning of his books in South Carolina, and his experiences traveling to Palestine. On October 23, 2024, Coates came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco for an on-stage conversation with Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund, an organization committed to equal justice for all inhabitants of Israel.
2024-10-2757 min
California Sun PodcastDaniel Sokatch on Israel and its local echoesDaniel Sokatch, a prominent figure in the Jewish community in California and across America, has served as CEO of the San Francisco-based New Israel Fund since 2009 and previously led in the Jewish Federation of San Francisco. His role became crucial on Oct. 7 when Hamas's attack on Israel reverberated around the world, including in American Jewish communities. Sokatch emerged as a voice of reason as protests roiled American cities. These protests not only mirrored global divisions but also highlighted deep-seated issues within American life.
2024-01-2542 min
Grey Matter with Michael KrasnyDaniel Sokatch - Seeds of Hope from 40 Thousand Feet After October 7th and the War in GazaNew Israel Fund CEO and self-described politically proud progressive Daniel Sokatch joined us to talk about what Emily Dickinson called "the thing with feathers" and discover seeds of hope for the long-term in the midst of the bloody battles between Israel and Hamas and their seemingly irreconcilable narratives. A passionate and incredibly well informed hour!
2024-01-231h 04
Talk CocktailDaniel Sokatch: A Pivotal Figure in Modern Jewish Dialogue and Israeli Affair is Redefining Jewish AdvocacyOn October 7th, a pivotal event in Israel echoed globally, deeply affecting the local Israeli community. This impact extended worldwide, influencing international politics and discourse, from the Red Sea to capitals like Moscow, Washington, and Beijing. In the U.S., notably in Los Angeles and San Francisco, streets filled with protests, mirroring societal divides. These events highlighted the interplay of geopolitics and history, shaping future narratives about Israel, Judaism, and anti-Semitism.
In California, local issues mirrored these global dynamics, showcasing our world's interconnectedness. Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund since 2009, is a key figure in this narrative. A form...
2023-12-2742 min
Talk CocktailDaniel Sokatch: A Pivotal Figure in Modern Jewish Dialogue and Israeli Affair is Redefining Jewish AdvocacyOn October 7th, a pivotal event in Israel echoed globally, deeply affecting the local Israeli community. This impact extended worldwide, influencing international politics and discourse, from the Red Sea to capitals like Moscow, Washington, and Beijing. In the U.S., notably in Los Angeles and San Francisco, streets filled with protests, mirroring societal divides. These events highlighted the interplay of geopolitics and history, shaping future narratives about Israel, Judaism, and anti-Semitism. In California, local issues mirrored these global dynamics, showcasing our world's interconnectedness. Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund since 2009, is a key figure in this narrative...
2023-12-2742 min
The Future of JewishEnvisioning a New Israel, With Daniel SokatchDaniel Sokatch has served as the CEO of the New Israel Fund since 2009. Before joining NIF, he served as the Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of the Bay Area, as well as founding Executive Director of the Progressive Jewish Alliance (now Bend the Arc).
Sokatch is the author of the book, Can We Talk About Israel: A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted.
The Future of Jewish is a podcast hosted by Joshua Hoffman, the founder of JOOL. In each episode, Joshua is joined by top leaders, thinkers, and doers who are paving...
2022-04-281h 29
Maybe I'm AmazedCan We Talk About Israel with Daniel SokatchDr. Howell talks with Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund and author of Can We Talk About Israel: A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted, about the history of Israel and how people talk differently about the complex story between Israelis and Palestinians.
2022-04-0731 min
Contact ChaiCan We Talk About Israel? Interview with Daniel SokatchFor five weeks, Mishkanites gathered for a discussion-filled study of "Can We Talk About Israel? A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted." This thought-provoking book exploring one of the world's most complex, controversial topics was written by Daniel Sokatch of the New Israel Fund. Daniel was kind enough to join Rabbi Lizzi for the following Q&A session to conclude the book study. For upcoming Shabbat services and programs, check our event calendar. Learn more about Mishkan Chicago. Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook.Be sure to like and subscribe to...
2022-01-031h 10
NIF Australia PodcastLaunch of “Can We Talk About Israel?” with Daniel SokatchYou can watch this event as a video on YouTube. Join NIF’s global CEO Daniel Sokatch for a Q&A and discussion about his newly released book, “Can We Talk About Israel?” Written from his front row seat running NIF, the book grapples with the many fraught conversations that we have about modern Israel today – the settlements, the status of Arab-Israelis, Evangelical support for Israel, the BDS movement and more – in an accessible format, introducing readers to inspiring Israeli activists working for change and breaking down the highly charged polemics of the region. “Can We...
2021-12-071h 03
Sixth & I LIVEDaniel Sokatch, New Israel Fund CEO, with Jodi RudorenIn Can We Talk About Israel? A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted, New Israel Fund CEO Daniel Sokatch meets the emotional landmines of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict head-on and answers seemingly off-the-table questions with nuanced perspective and understanding. In conversation with Jodi Rudoren, the editor-in-chief of the Forward. This program was held virtually with the Forward on November 8, 2021.
2021-11-221h 06
Why We TheaterOSLO and the Israeli-Palestinian ConflictThe conflict between Israelis and Palestinians in the Middle East erupted yet again in May 2021. The violence and fight for land and rights goes back thousands of years, though the State of Israel was established in 1948. Meanwhile, thousands have lost their lives and more continue to suffer. It’s considered the unsolvable conflict. But is peace in the Middle East truly impossible? Tony Award winner J.T. Rogers, experts Aziz Abu Sarah (National Geographic Explorer, TED Fellow, peace-builder) and Libby Lenkinski (New Israel Fund) and host Ruthie Fierberg discuss the approach to peace in the...
2021-10-141h 41
The Forum at St. Luke'sDaniel Sokatch - St. Luke's PodcastsJoin Ed for a conversation with Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund, about the situation in the Middle East. It's a fast-paced masterclass on the history of the region from Israel's creation in 1948 up to today's painful realities.
2021-05-231h 08
Congregation Emanu-ElChallenges to Israel - Shabbat Guest Speaker: Daniel Sokatch November 21, 2016Challenges to Israel - Shabbat Guest Speaker: Daniel Sokatch November 21, 2016 by Congregation Emanu-El
2016-10-2522 minCongregation Emanu-ElChallenges to Israel - Shabbat Guest Speaker: Daniel Sokatch November 21, 2016Challenges to Israel - Shabbat Guest Speaker: Daniel Sokatch November 21, 2016 by Congregation Emanu-El
2016-10-2522 min