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Orthodox ConundrumEmergency Episode: The U.S. Attacks Iran — What It Means for Israel, Hamas, and the Future of the War (252)When the United States bombed Iran’s nuclear sites this week, the Middle East—and the world—entered a new phase of conflict. In this urgent episode, Scott speaks once again with Yaakov Katz, former editor of The Jerusalem Post, about what these strikes mean for Israel’s war effort, the potential consequences of regime change in Iran, the risks of escalation, and how this moment may redefine the geopolitical landscape. This is essential listening for anyone who wants to understand what’s really happening beyond the headlines. Check out the Tehillim Unveiled Podcast! Their episode on Tehillim 2...2025-06-2339 min
State of Tel Aviv, Israel PodcastS3 E29. America Attacks Iran’s Nuclear SitesYa’akov Katz and I get into the dramatic overnight developments in the Middle East and brace for the possible scenarios that may unfold. We discuss the US military action, Iranian retaliation so far, and how this global conflict may escalate, or resolve.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriberYaakov Katz is an Israeli-American author and journalist. Between 2016 and 2023, Yaakov was editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post where he continues to write a popular weekly column.He...2025-06-2237 min
mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmosaic Extra: Author and Journalist Yaakov KatzIn this “mosaic extra”, we are featuring an excerpt of an interview with Yaakov Katz, an Israeli-American author and journalist and Senior Fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute in Jerusalem. Katz took part in a Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Community Briefing on June 19 and provides an enlightening assessment of why Israel chose June 2025 as the ideal time to strike Iran’s military establishment. mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's weekly TV news magazine show, exploring Jewish topics that affect the local and global communities. Hosted by community leader Susan Shulman Pertnoy, mosaic airs we...2025-06-2004 min
State of Tel Aviv, Israel PodcastS3 E27. Will America Bomb Iran’s Nuclear Centrifuge at Fordow?It has been a five-day blitz of attacks by the Israeli Air Force over Iran. The IDF has taken out many key Iranian military and other strategic sites and capabilities. Civilians are very deliberately not targeted. In recent days Tehran has been evacuated—responding to IDF warnings. Based on photos we have seen, it is a ghost town. And now we are waiting to see what happens next. The nuclear centrifuges—located deep underground in a mountain bunker at Fordow, Iran—must be destroyed to truly end the country’s nuclear ambitions. State of Tel Aviv and Beyond regular (and mili...2025-06-1829 min
Wondering Jews with Mijal and NoamFacing an Existential Threat: Why Israel Struck Iran Now with Yaakov KatzIn this urgent crossover episode of Wondering Jews and Unpacking Israeli History, Noam Weissman is joined by military analyst and author Yaakov Katz to break down Israel’s unprecedented airstrike on Iranian nuclear and military targets. As events unfold in real time, they explore the historical roots, strategic timing, and existential stakes of the operation—drawing connections to Israel’s past strikes in Iraq (1981) and Syria (2007). From Mossad tactics to regional geopolitics, this episode offers crucial insight into a defining moment for Israel, Zionism, and Jewish survival.
Update: War with Iran is ongoing, including a wave of ballis...2025-06-1336 min
Unpacking Israeli HistoryFacing an Existential Threat: Why Israel Struck Iran Now with Yaakov KatzIn this urgent crossover episode of Unpacking Israeli History and Wondering Jews, host Noam Weissman is joined by military analyst and author Yaakov Katz to break down Israel’s unprecedented airstrike on Iranian nuclear and military targets. As events unfold in real time, they explore the historical roots, strategic timing, and existential stakes of the operation—drawing connections to Israel’s past strikes in Iraq (1981) and Syria (2007). From Mossad tactics to regional geopolitics, this episode offers crucial insight into a defining moment for Israel, Zionism, and Jewish survival.
Update: War with Iran is ongoing, includ...2025-06-1336 min
Orthodox ConundrumWhat Comes Next? Yaakov Katz on Israel’s War, Netanyahu’s Calculations, and the Search for an Endgame (250)Twenty months into the war with Hamas, many Israelis and supporters abroad are asking the same urgent question: how will this end? In this in-depth episode of Orthodox Conundrum, Scott Kahn is joined by Yaakov Katz, one of Israel’s most respected journalists and author of While Israel Slept, to examine whether Israel’s military goals are still realistic — or even defined. They discuss the uncertain state of the war, Netanyahu’s political maneuvering, the role of the Chareidi parties, international pressure, and the trust gap between the government and the public. It’s a sobering but essential conversation for anyone...2025-06-091h 13
State of Tel Aviv, Israel PodcastS3 E25. Gaza Special: Food Aid. Clans, Criminals, Terrorists, Hostages. And West Bank Vigilantism.In recent days Hamas has shifted all of its attention to controlling the food supply for civilians in the Gaza Strip. They continue to hoard aid meant for the needy and then resell it at extortionate prices. The last two weeks have been especially chaotic as the food supply diminishes, and people are living meal to meal. Concerns regarding famine are real and the involvement of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is intended to address the food scarcity. But the rollout of this new initiative has been a mess. Shootings. Chaos. People walking 20k to arrive at one of the...2025-06-0852 min
Rav Shlomo KatzKah Ribon - Looking For the Aleph in EverythingWhat if every struggle, every detour, every moment in your life was really just a hidden encounter with God?
In this week's shiur on Kah Ribon, Rav Shlomo Katz dives into the soul of the verse לו יחיה גבר שנין אלפין לא יעל גבורתך בחושבניה—uncovering a radical teaching from the Vorker Rebbe, the Magaleh Amukos, Rav Baruch of Mezhibuzh, and Rav Tzadok HaKohen of Lublin. It's not just that Hashem’s might is beyond calculation. It's that when we choose to see the Aleph, the אלופו של עולם, the Master of the World, in every moment, even the harshest judgments melt away.
This is the difference between exile and redemption. One small letter—Aleph. One shift in consciousness. The...2025-06-0643 minRav Shlomo KatzKah Ribon - Looking For the Aleph in EverythingWhat if every struggle, every detour, every moment in your life was really just a hidden encounter with God?
In this week's shiur on Kah Ribon, Rav Shlomo Katz dives into the soul of the verse לו יחיה גבר שנין אלפין לא יעל גבורתך בחושבניה—uncovering a radical teaching from the Vorker Rebbe, the Magaleh Amukos, Rav Baruch of Mezhibuzh, and Rav Tzadok HaKohen of Lublin. It's not just that Hashem’s might is beyond calculation. It's that when we choose to see the Aleph, the אלופו של עולם, the Master of the World, in every moment, even the harshest judgments melt away.
This is the difference between exile and redemption. One small letter—Aleph. One shift in consciousness. The...2025-06-0643 minRav Shlomo KatzKah Ribon - Looking For the Aleph in EverythingWhat if every struggle, every detour, every moment in your life was really just a hidden encounter with God?
In this week's shiur on Kah Ribon, Rav Shlomo Katz dives into the soul of the verse לו יחיה גבר שנין אלפין לא יעל גבורתך בחושבניה—uncovering a radical teaching from the Vorker Rebbe, the Magaleh Amukos, Rav Baruch of Mezhibuzh, and Rav Tzadok HaKohen of Lublin. It's not just that Hashem’s might is beyond calculation. It's that when we choose to see the Aleph, the אלופו של עולם, the Master of the World, in every moment, even the harshest judgments melt away.
This is the difference between exile and redemption. One small letter—Aleph. One shift in consciousness. The...2025-06-0643 min
SeforimchatterThe Baal Shem Tov: Episode 2 (with Prof. Glenn Dynner)#361> Sponsored by Zalmie Jacobs in memory of his grandfather Reb Yaakov Katz ben Shneur Zalman Hakohen Z’L and Zalmie’s mother Chaya Golda bas Yaakov Hakohen and Liba Katz, all of whom were intrigued by and curious about the Baal Shem Tov and his progeny.> To purchase "Founder of Hasidism: The Quest for the Historical Baal Shem Tov": https://amzn.to/43d1DBi> To purchase "The Besht": https://amzn.to/4mqQOD8> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To join the Sefo...2025-05-281h 06
SeforimchatterThe Baal Shem Tov: Episode 1 (with Prof. Glenn Dynner)#360> Sponsored by Zalmie Jacobs in memory of his grandfather Reb Yaakov Katz ben Shneur Zalman Hakohen Z’L and Zalmie’s mother Chaya Golda bas Yaakov Hakohen and Liba Katz, all of whom were intrigued by and curious about the Baal Shem Tov and his progeny.> To purchase "Founder of Hasidism: The Quest for the Historical Baal Shem Tov": https://amzn.to/43d1DBi> To purchase "The Besht": https://amzn.to/4mqQOD8> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To support the podca...2025-05-2553 min
StandWithUs PodcastSpecial Briefing with Defense Expert Yaakov Katz, Colonel Richard KempThe latest news, insight and analysis direct from Israel: Join StandWithUs TV for Special Briefing featuring a war update from defense expert Yaakov Katz and in-depth analysis with Colonel Richard Kemp, Former Commander of UK Forces in Afghanistan.Support the show2025-05-1851 min
State of Tel Aviv, Israel PodcastS3 E14. Haredi Wedding Song Demonizes Israelis as “Heretics”A video from an ultra-orthodox wedding last week went viral and stoked fresh rage targeting the ultra-orthodox population.In his column in the Jerusalem Post last Friday (see the Podcast Notes for the link), State of Tel Aviv regular, Ya’akov Katz, gave voice to the growing anger that many Israelis feel towards the ultra-orthodox population in Israel. This time, it was triggered by the wedding video, showing a prominent Rabbi leading what looked to be many hundreds, maybe more than a thousand, men in a frenzied song and dance. As they rocked to the beat, they re...2025-03-1635 min
State of Tel Aviv, Israel PodcastS3 E12. Knesset Brawl, IDF Oct 7 Reports and… more War?The pace of events here is impossible. I’m keen to keep you updated and for now that means more podcasts than usual. Today I was lucky to catch a regular State of Tel Aviv guest and a man with deep knowledge of security and military issues… politics too…Ya’akov Katz. My head has been spinning from the pace of reports being made public by the IDF into the total failure of October 7 and I turned to Ya’akov to make it make sense. He did his best. We discuss the reports, which confirm what we already knew – but in writi...2025-03-0434 min
ReaganismThe Netanyahu-Trump Dynamic: Navigating Middle East Challenges with Yaakov KatzOn this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim is joined by Yaakov Katz who is a Senior Fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute. They discuss the ongoing cycle of conflict with Hamas, questioning the long-term effectiveness of military operations that have decimated Gaza but failed to fully eliminate Hamas, and the relationship between Netanyahu and Trump and the complexity of their differing views on diplomacy and military action towards Iran.
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State of Tel Aviv, Israel PodcastS3 E10. Trump to Hamas: Free All Hostages by SaturdayYa’akov Katz and I pick up where President Trump left off. The horrific images of skeletal hostages released from Hamas captivity last Thursday were reminiscent of survivors of concentration camps during the Holocaust. President Trump and so many people reacted. Strongly. This insanity must stop. Release them all by noon on Saturday, he said... or else...And that’s where PM Netanyahu and the Israeli government come in. Or else…what?We get into the possibilities... and try to unravel what seems to be a tangled mess at the moment... if only Hamas would releas...2025-02-1234 min
State of Tel Aviv, Israel PodcastS3 E4. Israel’s Bad but Critical Hostage DealYa’akov Katz is back to discuss the wild week we’ve had here. I caught up with him on Wednesday evening, Israel time, and had intended to focus on the resignation the day before of IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi. But, of course, we spent more than half our time discussing the terrible hostage deal that we agree was absolutely necessary. And we get into how the deal might unfold in the coming weeks. Then, we got into the Halevi thing. Herzi Halevi was in office on October 7, and shortly after the disaster, he said he was resp...2025-01-2331 min
聯合開Pod郭崇倫會客室EP195｜以哈停火協議後將迎來「新中東」？ft. 耶路撒冷郵報前總編輯歷經15個月的戰爭後，以色列與巴勒斯坦激進組織哈瑪斯（Hamas）在美國及卡達等國斡旋下，於15日達成停火協議，並同意在協議第一階段、為期42天的停火期間進行人質與囚犯交換；如果首階段順利執行，雙方將在停火第16天起協商第二及第三階段內容，為「永久結束戰爭」鋪路。
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本集郭崇倫會客室專訪《耶路撒冷郵報》前總編輯卡茲（Yaakov Katz），他在該報曾任軍事記者和國防分析員近10年，著有《武器奇才：以色列成功打造新創生態圈的關鍵》、《以色列與伊朗：影子戰爭》等書，節目中將為聽眾深入解析各方在協議中的算計，以及加薩戰後局勢、美中俄等大國在中東地區的角力與影響。
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＊巴勒斯坦自治政府軟弱腐敗 卻可能是接管加薩的唯一選擇
＊應把握與沙國關係正常化契機 推動區域融合打造新中東
＊伊朗距核武僅一步之遙 西方應以制裁及政治接觸為優先
＊以色列需要強勢的美國 同時與中俄保持平衡關係
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State of Tel Aviv, Israel PodcastS2 E81. The Two Faces of Benjamin NetanyahuIt’s wonderful to have Ya’akov Katz back to discuss domestic Israeli politics and leadership. We jump into the discussion using his superb piece published last Friday in The Jewish Chronicle. (The link is set out in podcast notes, below.) On the one hand, Ya’akov writes, we have a very Machiavellian leader who is constantly calculating where and how to achieve an advantage, which, I suppose, is the mark of any successful politician. With Bibi, though, it’s about degree. And then there is the Bibi who has led Israel through these dreadful 15 months since October 7 and is takin...2024-12-2344 min
America's RoundtableAmerica's Roundtable with Yaakov Katz | Post-Assad Syria: Potential Fallout for Israel, Middle East and the US | Iran Nuclear Threat | American Leadership — Israel and Saudi Arabia RelationsJoin America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Yaakov Katz, bestselling author of “Shadow Strike – Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power”, “Weapon Wizards – How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower” and “Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow War.” Shadow Strike was recently adapted into a docudrama by Reshet Media and his books have been published in a number of languages including English, Hebrew, Czech, Polish, Japanese and Mandarin.
Yaakov's forthcoming books – tentatively titled “Precision Strike” and "While Israel Slept: How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East" are scheduled for public...2024-12-1429 min
State of Tel Aviv, Israel PodcastS2 E77. Syria: What the Toppling of the al-Assad Regime Means for IsraelA favorite State of Tel Aviv guest, Ya’akov Katz, returns today to dig deeply into the dramatic collapse of the al-Assad regime in Syria and what it all may mean going forward for Syria, Israel, the Middle East, and the world. Following more than 50 years of brutal rule, the despotic rulers were deposed with lightning speed and skill by a group of rebels led by Ha’yat Tahrir al Sham—or HTS for short—an Islamist army led by a former al Qaeda loyalist who is now poised to become the putative leader of Syria. Whereas the joy over the...2024-12-0948 min
18 Questions, 40 Israeli ThinkersYaakov Katz: 'The Israeli military has fought in probably the most humane way possible'If you asked Yaakov Katz, the world should be lining the streets to applaud the IDF's military campaign in Gaza.The decades-long journalist and political thinker is emphatic that the IDF fights in the most humane and moral way possible. A senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute and former editor in chief of the Jerusalem Post, Katz has his pulse on many sectors of Israeli society today—from the government to civil society.Katz authored three books on Israel's military prowess and regional affairs, and his fourth book on Oct. 7 is set to release nex...2024-11-181h 15
Voices of ImpactSocioeconomics, Strategy, and Security: Yaakov KatzYaakov Katz is an Israeli-American journalist and author, best known for serving as editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post from 2016 to 2023. He has authored three books, including Shadow Strike and Weapon Wizards, with a new book scheduled for release in 2025. Previously, Yaakov spent nearly a decade as a military reporter and defense analyst. He served as a senior policy adviser to Naftali Bennett and was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife and four children.2024-10-1038 min
Angry PlanetYaakov Katz on Israel's Invasion Of LebanonListen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.com/Israel is at war-again. Adversaries include Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis.But behind all three is one enemy at the center of this web of violence: Iran.Is this war the one where Israel and Iran finally confront each other directly? The missiles launched by the ayatollahs say yes, but what will the Jewish state do in return.This week we look at a fight that could bring a whole world into war, with Yaakov Katz as...2024-10-0746 min
StandWithUs PodcastSpecial Briefing with Yaakov Katz | Lizzy SavetzkyWith the threat from Iran looming, join StandWithUs TV for a special briefing direct from Israel, featuring defense expert Yaakov Katz. We will also speak with activist and influencer Lizzy Savetsky, currently visiting Israel.Support the show2024-08-1142 min
L'chaim L'chaimShemirat HaLashon Book 2 (12)Yesef put money in his brothers' sacks,
Until Yaakov was reunited, he could not relax.
Yosef sat the brothers by their ages,
Yehudah offered to work for Yosef without wages!2024-06-2620 minL'chaim L'chaimShemirat HaLashon Book 2 (11)Yosef spent 10 years in prison corresponding to his 10 brothers,
He spent an additional two years for relying too much on others.
Yehuda deceived Yaakov with the blood of a goat,
Yehuda was punished when Tamar asked, "Is this your coat?"2024-06-1730 min
Shtark TankAaron R. Katz, Building a Beis
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Israel: State of a Nation with Eylon LevyFighting Under a Microscope | IDF's Tactical Precision Redefines Urban Warfare with Yaakov KatzSend us a textYakov Katz, a veteran military correspondent and author, delves into the complexities and strategic innovations of the IDF's urban warfare tactics in Gaza. Western militaries are keenly observing and learning from Israel's response to new forms of warfare, where the battlefield extends below the surface and involves combatants disguised as civilians. Katz explains the moral and technological challenges faced by the IDF, emphasizing their efforts to adhere to international law under unprecedented conditions. This episode offers a profound exploration of the ethical dilemmas and advancements in military strategy that will shape future do...2024-05-091h 03ReaganismReport from Jerusalem: After Iran’s Attack Against Israel with Yaakov KatzOn this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Yaakov Katz who is the former Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post and now serves as a Senior Fellow at The Jewish People Policy Institute . They discuss the Iranian attack on Israel this weekend and where Israel and its response goes from here.
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The Maggid MethodThe Maggid Method Podcast: Rabbi Yaakov SadighRabbi Yaakov Sadigh is Head of Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton, FL.
He’s on a mission to change the world, but the way he inspires that change is just as important as the change itself.
Rabbi Sadigh’s first big encounter with change was when he was just 9 years old, living peacefully in Iran, when the Shah was overthrown.
When he was 17 years old, he became a student of change - at Ezra Academy, in Queens, NY - where he was taught by one of the most life-changing teachers of our...2024-03-131h 01L'chaim L'chaimShemirat HaLashon (Shaar HaTorah 9)Yaakov went to yeshiva for 14 years,
That prepared him to face Lavan's sneers.
Contemplate a mitzvah's reward,
And the yetzer hara will be ignored!2024-02-2813 min
JM in the AM InterviewsNachum Segal Interviews Yaakov Katz of Yaakov Katz Studios About Preserving Memories and His Work on Nachum's Upcoming Book2024-02-1300 min
Let's Talk: The Jewish Chronicle PodcastIsrael briefing episode 20: Yaakov KatzThis week on the podcast Jake is joined by former Jerusalem Post editor Yaakov Katz. Watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/F0GJg0jJ4Co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0243 minLet's Talk: The Jewish Chronicle PodcastIsrael briefing episode 20: Yaakov KatzThis week on the podcast Jake is joined by former Jerusalem Post editor Yaakov Katz. Watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/F0GJg0jJ4Co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0243 min
America's RoundtableAmerica's Roundtable with Yaakov Katz | Israel's War Against Iran-Backed Hamas | Will America Send an Ultimatum to Iran? | The Rise of Anti-SemitismJoin America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Yaakov Katz, bestselling author of “Shadow Strike – Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power”, “Weapon Wizards – How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower” and “Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow War.” Yaakov Katz is the senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, as well as columnist and former editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post.
Our discussion focuses on:
— Israel's War Against Iran-Backed Hamas
— Update on Israel and the Middle East Crisis
— Over 240 Hostages Remain in Gaza | Israel Begins Operations in Sou...2023-11-1734 min
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi HirschYaakov KatzThe Jerusalem Post's military correspondent for nearly a decade and its editor-in-chief for seven years, Yaakov Katz helps us understand how Israel ended up in this war and what might happen next...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations2023-11-0137 min
Orthodox ConundrumWhile Israel Slept: Questions, Puzzles, Issues, and Options Related to the War in Gaza, with Yaakov Katz (180)There are so many questions about where the State of Israel is heading after this war, and so many puzzles about how we ended up in such a precarious position in the first place. We are rightly proud of the sense of unity that we are currently experiencing; but we cannot let it blind us to the reality that things have to change in the future in order to make sure that Israel is not again lulled into a false sense of security. In this episode, Scott spoke with Yaakov Katz, senior fellow at the Jewish People...2023-10-3046 min
The Roy Green ShowRoy Green Show Podcast Oct 29: Vivian Bercovici, Canada's Fmr Ambassador to Israel, Yaakov Katz, Fmr editor-in-chief, Jerusalem Post, Brothers Steve & Jeff Paikin on Jeff’s Friend Matthew Perry Bill Brioux, on the Death Friends star Matthew Perry,Vivian Bercovici is a former Canadian Ambassador to Israel (2014-2016). Writes regular op. ed. pieces on Israel and now the war with Hamas. "Mother of Canadian murdered by Hamas given cold shoulder by Trudeau government." "Israel braces for what may come next."Guest: Vivian Bercovici. Israel (IDF) ramps up its ground operation against Hamas in Gaza.Guest: Yaakov Katz. Former editor-in-chief, The Jerusalem Post. Also served as the JP's military reporter and defence analyst for a decade. Author of Shadow Strike: Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power. Co-author of Is...2023-10-291h 02The Roy Green ShowOct 29: Yaakov Katz. Former editor-in-chief, Jerusalem PostIsrael (IDF) ramps up its ground operation against Hamas in Gaza.Guest: Yaakov Katz. Former editor-in-chief, The Jerusalem Post. Also served as the JP's military reporter and defence analyst for a decade. Author of Shadow Strike: Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power. Co-author of Israel vs Iran - The Shadow War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-10-2917 min
The Jack Carr ChannelIsraeli Military Expert Yaakov KatzToday’s guest on this special episode of Danger Close is Yaakov Katz.
Yaakov was the Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post where he remains a columnist, is a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, and was an international fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University.
He is the author of three books on Israeli military affairs: Shadow Strike: Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power, The Weapon Wizards: How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower, and Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow War....2023-10-2756 min
Disinformation WarsEPISODE 36: Behind the headlines of Israel's new warIn this episode of DISINFORMATION WARS, host Ilan Berman speaks to two prominent Israeli experts, former Jerusalem Post editor Yaakov Katz and Lt. Col. (Res.) Sarit Zehavi of the Alma Research and Education Center, regarding the new war now facing Israel in the wake of Hamas' October 7th campaign of terror - and the stories that aren't being told about the conflict.
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Yaakov Katz is a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, a former editor of the Jerusalem Post where he remains a columnist, and the...2023-10-1731 min
Call Me Back - with Dan SenorThe world unites against Hamas... for now - with Yaakov KatzFor analysis of the Israeli Government's formation of a (Netanyahu/Gantz) unity government and war cabinet, preparations for the invasion of Gaza, and anticipating the Hezbollah threat from the northern border, we are joined by Yaakov Katz. Yaakov is a columnist for the Jerusalem Post and senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute.
Previously, Yaakov served as editor-in-chief at the Jerusalem Post, before which he was the paper's military reporter and defense analyst. He is the author of "Shadow Strike: Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power" and co-author of two books: "Weapon Wizards - How Israel...2023-10-1244 min
Meaningful PeopleR' Yaakov Sadigh | From Learning Quran in Iran to Teaching TorahRabbi Yaakov Sadigh shared his unique journey from growing up in Iran in a century old Jewish family, which included visits to the tomb of Mordechai and Esther in Hamedan, Iran. He spent his early years in Iran and was forced to flee his homeland at the age of 9 following the overthrow of the Shah. Arriving in the United States, he navigated the challenges of the public school system before discovering his true calling within the hallowed halls of Yeshivas. He has been working in the field of Education for the past 29 years in numerous capacities including...2023-09-091h 28
NSNNachum Hosts Photographer/Photo Manager Yaakov Katz Live at JM in the AMhttps://f395d6.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/YaakovKatzonJMintheAM08072023.mp3
Nachum welcomed photographer/photo manager Yaakov Katz, proprietor of Yaakov Katz Studios, to the studio during this morning’s JM in the AM to discuss his work and preserving memories.
The post Nachum Hosts Photographer/Photo Manager Yaakov Katz Live at JM in the AM appeared first on NSN.
2023-08-0700 minJM in the AM InterviewsNachum Segal and Photographer Yaakov Katz Discuss Preserving Memories and his Work with Yaakov Katz Studios2023-08-0700 min
Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid KatzThoughts on the Historical Legacy of R’ Yaakov RudermanThe role of culture in a society. Who gets to decide what parts of culture are important? Is it the power of ideas? The number of followers?2023-07-0341 min
Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov LangerRivka Ravitz: Why The Pope & President Biden Bowed to This Frum MotherRivka is an Israeli Haredi political administrator. Since 1999, she has worked for Israeli politician Reuven Rivlin, first as his bureau chief and campaign adviser, and, since his election as President of Israel in 2014, as his chief of staff. She has received extensive media coverage for being a frum mother of 12 in a high-profile political position. Ravitz considers her high-profile position an opportunity to display her religious commitment and make a Kiddush Hashem (sanctification of God's name). She wears modest clothing, and covers her hair with a wig. She does not fraternize with male colleagues or p...2023-05-271h 22
Project Likkutei Torah 3-Year Cycle תו"א/לקו"תParshas Bechukosai "B'Shivri Lachem Mateh Lechem..." Daf 48a with Rabbi Yaakov Cahnman"Please visit ProjectLikkuteiTorah.com to learn more about our project, discover more resources, and dedicate a day of learning.2023-05-1144 minProject Likkutei Torah 3-Year Cycle תו"א/לקו"תIm Bechukosai Teilichu ...#2 ch. 3 with Rabbi Yaakov CahnmanPlease visit ProjectLikkuteiTorah.com to learn more about our project, discover more resources, and dedicate a day of learning.2023-05-1112 minCall Me Back - with Dan Senor"Silver Linings" in Israel's crisis? with Yaakov KatzYaakov Katz – Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post and a former advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett – returns to our podcast.
Earlier, Yaakov Katz served as The Jerusalem Post’s military reporter and defense analyst. He is the author of "Shadow Strike: Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power" and co-author of two books: "Weapon Wizards - How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower" and "Israel vs. Iran - The Shadow War"
"Shadow Strike: Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power" – shorturl.at/adioS
"Weapon Wizards - How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower" - shorturl.at/fhIJ32023-04-0346 min
The Koren PodcastYaakov KatzWe're back again standing on one leg!This week, Aryeh and Alex are joined by Yaakov Katz.
Yaakov has served as the editor-in-chief of the JPost for seven years and recently announced his intention to step down as editor. He has worked as a journalist, focusing on security and defense for several years, and was previously an advisor to Naftali Bennett.
This episode was recorded at the end of January 2023 but Yaakov's message that we should not shy away from ideas that challenge us is one that can only serve to help us...2023-03-2852 minL'chaim L'chaimShemot: The Whole HaftorahDays are coming when Yaakov will take root,
Israel will bud and flourish, and will fill the earth with fruit!
When the great shofar will be blown,
Hashem's name will be known!2023-01-081h 01
The JPost PodcastNew Years resolutions and Temple Mount excursionsThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Tamar Uriel-Beeri This week, Tamar and Yaakov discuss the new year rolling around alongside a new Israeli government, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's controversial visit to the Temple Mount, and the delicate state of the US-Israel relationship. Then, Yaakov sits down with Yishai Fleisher, spokesperson for the Jewish community in Hebron and senior advisor to Ben-Gvir, to discuss the right-wing politician's controversial entrance into the larger coalition and where he plans to go from here. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2023-01-0543 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorUnderstanding Netanyahu’s new government - with Yaakov KatzWIth Prime Minister Netanyahu's new government now sworn in, and also developments for Israel at the UN, Yaakov Katz – Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post – returns to our podcast.
Earlier, Yaakov was an advisor to former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. He served as The Jerusalem Post’s military reporter and defense analyst. He is the author of "Shadow Strike: Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power" and co-author of two books: "Weapon Wizards - How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower" and "Israel vs. Iran - The Shadow War"
"Shadow Strike: Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclea...2023-01-0345 min
L'chaim L'chaimVayechi (Rebroadcast)Yaakov put his right hand on the younger and his left hand on the older,
Yissachar's land was pleasant, yet he bent his shoulder.
Yehudah is compared to a crouching lion,
After his death, Yaakov was brought to Zion.2023-01-0137 minL'chaim L'chaimVayigash (Rebroadcast)I am Yosef, is my father still alive?
Yaakov sees his prophecy revived.
All Egyptian land belonged to Paroh except for the priest's,
The Jews did well in Egypt and their numbers increased!2022-12-2536 minThe JPost PodcastIsrael has a government! What now?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Tamar Uriel-Beeri Yaakov and Tamar talk about Israel's soon-to-be-formed government, lack of trust towards prime minister-to-be Benjamin Netanyahu, and government policies going into effect. One of those is the Law of Return, which at first seemed to be heading towards reforms, but at the moment seems to be shelved. Then, Yaakov and Jewish Affairs Correspondent Zvika Klein interview Sergio Della Pergolla, an Italian-Israeli demographer and statistician focusing on the Jewish population, and discuss the Law of Return and its implications. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-12-2239 minL'chaim L'chaimVayishlach (Rebroadcast)In this week's parshah, Yaakov gets a new name,
After Dina's rape, the family is inflamed.
The angel struck Yaakov's sciatic nerve,
When Yaakov stayed with Laban, all the mitzvos were observed!2022-12-0438 minThe JPost PodcastJPost: Where we were & where we’re goingEditor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz sat down with Lahav Harkov, Khaled Abu Toameh and Seth Frantzman for a conversation about the Post, its significance and how their jobs have changed. To mark The Jerusalem Post’s 90th anniversary, Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz sat down with Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov, Palestinian Affairs Correspondent Khaled Abu Toameh and Middle East Affairs Analyst Seth Frantzman for a conversation about the Post, its significance and how their jobs have changed since they became reporters. The full conversation can be heard on The Jerusalem Post Podcast. This is an abbreviated version, edited for style. JPost at 90 Yaakov: Lahav, wh...2022-12-0124 minJewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid KatzThe Shechita Book of R' Yaakov Weil (15th century) - One of the Most Popular Books in Jewish HistoryReprinted 150 times. Dozens of commentaries. Taken to heart by Ahkenazic Jewry.2022-12-0152 minJewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid KatzParshas VaYeitzei: Why did Yaakov Kiss Rachel? Why did He Cry?The Patriarchs lived in a time when they could occasionally "break" rules - נֶפֶשׁ הַחַיִּים2022-11-2936 minL'chaim L'chaimVayeitzei (Rebroadcast)Yaakov sees angels on a ladder in his dream,
Laban tricks Yaakov with many sneaky schemes.
Yaakov move a heavy stone from off a well,
In the end, Laban and Yaakov bid each other farewell!2022-11-2745 minL'chaim L'chaimToldot: The Whole HaftorahYaakov was loved, while Esav was hated,
"Now we are poor, but we'll rebuild" Edom stated.
If the kohanim don't listen, their blessings will be cursed,
Esav will serve Yaakov, even though he was born first.2022-11-2043 minL'chaim L'chaimToldot (Rebroadcast)Yaakov is born holding Esav's heel,
Yitzchak think Esav makes tasty meals.
Esav picks red stew over the birthright, when given the choice,
Yitzchak feels Esav's hands, but hears Yaakov's voice!2022-11-2040 minJewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid KatzYaakov Anatoli (1195-1256): Controversial Jewish Intellectual During the Maimonidean ControveriesHis sefer מַלְמַד הַתַּלְמִידִים עַל פָּרָשַׁת הַשָּׁבוּעַ loved and hated down the centuries2022-11-071h 06Call Me Back - with Dan SenorIsrael’s Next Government - with Yaakov KatzYaakov Katz – Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post and a former advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett – returns to our podcast.
Earlier, Yaakov Katz served as The Jerusalem Post’s military reporter and defense analyst. He is the author of "Shadow Strike: Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power" and co-author of two books: "Weapon Wizards - How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower" and "Israel vs. Iran - The Shadow War"
"Shadow Strike: Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power" – shorturl.at/adioS
"Weapon Wizards - How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower" - shorturl.at/fhIJ32022-11-0446 minThe JPost PodcastModi on Sukkot, comedy and IsraelThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Stand-up comedian Modi talks to Lahav and Yaakov about his career, his upbringing in Israel and New York and how he learned Yiddish. Yaakov and Lahav also talk about the maritime border deal with Lebanon and the continued Palestinian terror wave. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-10-1343 min
R' Yaakov Klein/EilechaSeeing Churban through Eyes of Geulah - Rav Shlomo Katz and R' Yaakov KleinSpecial thanks to the Bellows family for hosting this beautiful evening of Torah and Niggun!2022-07-271h 43Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid KatzRabbi Yaakov Mazeh of Moscow (1858-1924: The Best of the רַבָּנִים מִטַּעַם in Czarist RussiaDefender of Judaism in the Beilis Trial. Author of scintillating Jewish memoirs, which everyone should read2022-04-1158 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorWith all eyes on Putin, enter Iran — a conversation in JerusalemWhile the world is watching every development on the Russia-Ukraine border, the United States and Iran may be close to a deal on Iran’s nuclear program. To help us understand what could happen next, Yaakov Katz – Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post and a former advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett – joins the podcast.
How does the increasing likelihood of an agreement between the U.S. and Iran change Israeli calculations? Does it increase the possibility of an Israeli military strike? What would that mean for Israel, or the Arab world and the broader Middle East, and for energy market...2022-02-2054 minThe JPost PodcastBeware of the killer dolphins!The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov On this week’s episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov try to get to the bottom of Hamas accusations that Israel has trained dolphin assassins, and they examine the menagerie of animals Israel’s enemies think the Mossad has turned into spies.Plus, the latest on life in the pandemic (as always), and an especially rude week in Israeli politics.This week’s guest is Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll, cofounder and President of Chochmat Nashim, an organization advocating for Orthodox Jewish women. She speaks...2022-01-1345 min
Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo BuxbaumR' Shlomo Katz: Getting in Touch with the Song of our SoulsRav Shlomo Katz is an internationally-acclaimed author, teacher, and musician who has led thousands of people around the world on transformative journeys into Torah, Jewish music, Chassidut, and Jewish mysticism. His unique style empowers individuals to develop authentic relationships with themselves, those around them, and God. Beyond his active online learning community, Rav Shlomo Katz is the spiritual leader of the Shirat David synagogue in Efrat, Israel, where he lives with his wife and five children.
This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up...2022-01-1056 minThe JPost PodcastBreaking kosher phonesThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov Editor-in-chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov sit down with Israel's Minister of Communications Yoaz Hendel for a candid conversation about his battle to break up ultra-Orthodox autonomy in Israel, 5G, China and his future in politics. Photo credit: Rami Zinger, as seen on jpost.com2021-12-231h 04
Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid KatzParshas VaYechi: Did Yaakov Give Shechem to the Descendants of Prince Shechem?Is Dinah present in this parsha?2021-12-1430 minThe JPost PodcastIs Israel heading toward another stabbing Intifada?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Lahav Harkov and Yaakov Katz This week on The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov start their conversation with the Iran talks, shift to discuss the Mediterranean region and Israel's relationship with Turkey, and finish by discussing the possibility of yet another stabbing Intifada after facing six terror attacks in the last two and a half weeks. When it comes to Iran, Katz said that Israel is worried about the possibility of ending up with a "bad deal," as the US seems to be withdrawing from the Middle East, which...2021-12-0956 min
Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo BuxbaumR. Yaakov Klein: Searching for the Lost Passion of JudaismR’ Yaakov Klein is an author, musician, and lecturer devoted to sharing the inner light of Torah through his books, music, and lectures. R’ Yaakov is the author of “Sparks from Berditchov”, “Sunlight of Redemption”, and his seminal work based on Rebbe Nachman's tale of "The Lost Princess", entitled "The Story of Our Lives". His popular classes in a wide range of Chasidism and classical Jewish thought have been played tens of thousands of times by Jews across the globe who appreciate the depth, beauty, optimism, and relevance of the material as well as R’ Yaakov’s honest and engaging style.2021-12-0752 minJewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid KatzParshas VaYetzei: Yaakov's State of Mind When He Stops and DreamsHow can a ladder extend into the metaphysical?2021-11-0931 min
YUTORAH: Mrs. Emma Katz -- Recent ShiurimYaakov Ish Tam: Understanding TemimutYaakov Ish Tam: Understanding Temimut - Nov 2, 2021 -2021-11-0455 minJewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid KatzMalachi Blasts the Guy Standing By the Kotel Chatting on His Cellphone (Haftarah Toldos)Yes, Yaakov won, but have his descendants acted in a manner fitting the bechorah?2021-11-0329 minThe JPost PodcastWhat‘s more important: Israel‘s relations with the world or its own Arab citizens?Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov sit down this week to discuss the latest news around Israel in the Jewish world on this week's edition of The Jerusalem Post Podcast. On this week's episode, Katz and Harkov discuss the bombshell Prime Minister Naftali Bennett dropped on the Knesset floor earlier this week, claiming that the Mossad carried out an operation to find the remains and information about Israeli Air Force Navigator Ron Arad, who went missing over Lebanon in 1986 after he was forced to eject from his aircraft after it took on damage. As Israel tries...2021-10-071h 02The JPost PodcastWhat do Iron Dome batteries and Christian support for Israel have in common?Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov sit down this week for a Sukkot edition of The Jerusalem Post Podcast.While Israelis and Jews across the world are celebrating the Sukkot holiday, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is preparing for his first-ever appearance in front of the UN General Assembly. Join Katz and Harkov this week as they discuss what they believe will be included in the prime minister's address. Will he talk about Hamas, Iran or the push to block replenishment of the Iron Dome System by the US Congress? How will Bennett's performance compare to Netanyahu's...2021-09-2342 minThe JPost PodcastBennett & Biden's first meeting could impact the world - here's whyJerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov discuss the first meeting between Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and US President Joe Biden. Harkov is on the ground in Washington. Later in the episode, Katz sits down with Israel's former ambassador to the United States Michael Oren to discuss the meeting, too. They talk about what it means for both Israel and the United States, and dive into plausible scenarios that could arise from the meeting - ones that could affect the world and not just Israel. Oren and Katz also discuss the significance behind Bennett's first steps within t...2021-08-2650 min
Yaakov MenkenInversions on Israel, Judaism, and Orthodox Secular SuccessAlthough Yaakov Katz, editor of the Jerusalem Post, claims that “Bennett can liberate Israel from haredi chains on religion,” what he really means to say is that Bennett can “liberate” Israel from being a Jewish state, by breaking the deals made between Ben-Gurion and religious authorities, primarily the Chazon Ish, to build a society in which religious and secular coexist.
In the second part, I turn to Miriam Shaviv’s attempt to dismiss the blowback against the lies told by Julia Haart in “My Unorthodox Life.” I call this defending malicious mendacity—Shaviv claims the women display “underlying insecur...2021-08-0613 min
Newt's WorldEpisode 269: Yaakov Katz on Shadow StrikeOn September 6, 2007, just after midnight, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert ordered a top secret Israeli air strike on a Syrian nuclear reactor. Newt’s guest is Yaakov Katz, author of Shadow Strike: Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power and current Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post. This interview was recorded in September 2019. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-06-2331 min
Passages VoiceDigital Speaker Series: Yaakov KatzYaakov Katz, Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post, discusses current events in Israel and journalism in 2020.2020-11-1800 min
Congregation KINS presents Daytime DialoguesKINS presents Daytime Dialogues with Yaakov Katz S1E12Join Rabbi Leonard Matanky and Jerusalem Post Editor in Chief, Yaakov Katz for a wide-ranging conversation about Israel, politics and the world Jewish community2020-08-0630 min
New Books in Diplomatic HistoryYaakov Katz, "Shadow Strike: Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power" (St. Martin's Press, 2019)With the world’s attention riveted to the nuclear threat from Iran, Yaakov Katz’s new book could not be more timely. In Shadow Strike: Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power (St. Martin's Press, 2019), Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Katz tells the inside story of how Israel stopped Syria from becoming a global nuclear nightmare.On September 6, 2007, shortly after midnight, Israeli fighters advanced on Deir ez-Zour in Syria. Although Israel often flew into Syria as a warning to President Bashar al-Assad, this time there was no warning and no explanation. This was a covert operation, with one go...2020-02-1956 min
Van Leer Institute Series on IdeasYaakov Katz, "Shadow Strike: Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power" (St. Martin's Press, 2019)With the world’s attention riveted to the nuclear threat from Iran, Yaakov Katz’s new book could not be more timely. In Shadow Strike: Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power (St. Martin's Press, 2019), Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Katz tells the inside story of how Israel stopped Syria from becoming a global nuclear nightmare.On September 6, 2007, shortly after midnight, Israeli fighters advanced on Deir ez-Zour in Syria. Although Israel often flew into Syria as a warning to President Bashar al-Assad, this time there was no warning and no explanation. This was a covert operation, with one go...2020-02-1958 min
New Books in Israel StudiesYaakov Katz, "Shadow Strike: Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power" (St. Martin's Press, 2019)With the world’s attention riveted to the nuclear threat from Iran, Yaakov Katz’s new book could not be more timely. In Shadow Strike: Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power (St. Martin's Press, 2019), Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Katz tells the inside story of how Israel stopped Syria from becoming a global nuclear nightmare.On September 6, 2007, shortly after midnight, Israeli fighters advanced on Deir ez-Zour in Syria. Although Israel often flew into Syria as a warning to President Bashar al-Assad, this time there was no warning and no explanation. This was a covert operation, with o...2020-02-1958 min
New Books in National SecurityYaakov Katz, "Shadow Strike: Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power" (St. Martin's Press, 2019)With the world’s attention riveted to the nuclear threat from Iran, Yaakov Katz’s new book could not be more timely. In Shadow Strike: Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power (St. Martin's Press, 2019), Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Katz tells the inside story of how Israel stopped Syria from becoming a global nuclear nightmare.On September 6, 2007, shortly after midnight, Israeli fighters advanced on Deir ez-Zour in Syria. Although Israel often flew into Syria as a warning to President Bashar al-Assad, this time there was no warning and no explanation. This was a covert operation, with o...2020-02-1958 min
New Books in Middle Eastern StudiesYaakov Katz, "Shadow Strike: Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power" (St. Martin's Press, 2019)With the world’s attention riveted to the nuclear threat from Iran, Yaakov Katz’s new book could not be more timely. In Shadow Strike: Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power (St. Martin's Press, 2019), Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Katz tells the inside story of how Israel stopped Syria from becoming a global nuclear nightmare.On September 6, 2007, shortly after midnight, Israeli fighters advanced on Deir ez-Zour in Syria. Although Israel often flew into Syria as a warning to President Bashar al-Assad, this time there was no warning and no explanation. This was a covert operation, with o...2020-02-1958 min
B&H Photography PodcastIn the Bag - Talking Camera Bags and Cases with the ExpertsOn today’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast we take a deep dive into one bag and then into another one, and another. We welcome Jeannette Garcia and Yaakov Katz, two experts from the B&H SuperStore, to discuss the materials, capacities, features, and styles of camera bags and cases that are available today. We start with a simple question for each of them: what should one ask when purchasing a new camera bag? Both offer simple yet insightful answers to that question as they walk us down the path to finding the right camera ba...2019-09-1250 min
B&H Photography PodcastIn the Bag - Talking Camera Bags and Cases with the ExpertsOn today’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast we take a deep dive into one bag and then into another one, and another. We welcome Jeannette Garcia and Yaakov Katz, two experts from the B&H SuperStore, to discuss the materials, capacities, features, and styles of camera bags and cases that are available today. We start with a simple question for each of them: what should one ask when purchasing a new camera bag? Both offer simple yet insightful answers to that question as they walk us down the path to finding the right camera ba...2019-09-1250 min
B&H Photography PodcastIn the Bag - Talking Camera Bags and Cases with the ExpertsOn today’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast we take a deep dive into one bag and then into another one, and another. We welcome Jeannette Garcia and Yaakov Katz, two experts from the B&H SuperStore, to discuss the materials, capacities, features, and styles of camera bags and cases that are available today. We start with a simple question for each of them: what should one ask when purchasing a new camera bag? Both offer simple yet insightful answers to that question as they walk us down the path to finding the right camera ba...2019-09-1250 min
The Tikvah PodcastYaakov Katz on "Shadow Strike"On September 6, 2007, shortly after midnight, Israeli fighters advanced on Deir ez-Zour in Syria. Israel often flew into Syria as a warning to President Bashar al-Assad, but this time, there was no warning and no explanation. This was a covert operation, with one goal: to destroy a nuclear reactor being built by North Korea under a tight veil of secrecy in the Syrian desert. In his latest book, Shadow Strike: Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power, Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz tells the inside story of how Israel stopped Syria from becoming a global nu...2019-06-1244 min