Special Announcement

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Jun 13, 2025

Tensions escalate as Israel launches a historic preemptive strike on Iran, marking a significant shift in their ongoing conflict. In response, new safety guidelines are implemented across Israel, urging citizens to be prepared for potential retaliation. Amidst these developments, an exciting new podcast network is announced, designed to explore vital issues surrounding Jewish life and geopolitics. The network aims to host diverse perspectives, promising engaging discussions even amid disagreements.

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Israel-Iran War Escalation

The Israel-Iran conflict has escalated with Israel launching a preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear and military sites.
Israel is responding with nationwide safety measures anticipating Iran's counterattack, signaling a major geopolitical shift.

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Ark Media's Mission

Call Me Back is evolving into Ark Media, a podcast network focusing on Jewish life and geopolitics.
Ark Media embraces diverse perspectives with good faith disagreements to enrich understanding of Israel's challenges.

ADVICE

Listen to "For Heaven’s Sake" Podcast

Listen to the new podcast "For Heaven's Sake" co-hosted by Danielle Hartman and Yossi Klein-Halevi.
Their insights are vital for understanding the complex challenges Israel and the Jewish world face today.

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The Ark is Expanding

At around 8 PM New York time, the Israeli Air Force launched a historic preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, military assets and military leadership. The Israel-Iran War has begun, or at least entered a new stage. In response, the IDF Home Front Command swiftly updated its guidelines, banning all educational, social, and workplace gatherings. Israelis have been instructed to stay near bomb shelters as the nation braces for Iran’s counterstrike.

As you try to process all the fast-moving, history-making developments, we want to offer an expanded suite of voices and content from Israel.

You might have noticed that over the past few months, I’ve referred to Call me Back as an “Ark Media” podcast. After four-and-a-half years of Call me Back standing on its own, we are now building a podcast network. Ark Media is home to the topics bringing us together — Jewish life, Israel’s future, and our rapidly changing geopolitics — even when many of our guests have spirited and good faith disagreements about these issues.

About a month ago, Ark Media launched its second podcast, What’s Your Number, and today we are excited to announce that Ark Media will be joined by a third podcast - For Heaven’s Sake, co-hosted by Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, of the Shalom Hartman Institute. Donniel is the Hartman Institute’s president, and Yossi, who has been a recurring guest on Call me Back, is a Senior Fellow.

I don’t always agree with Donniel’s or Yossi’s views on contentious political topics - but that's precisely the point. At Ark Media, we believe that engaging with diverse Jewish perspectives, grounded in shared values, is central to presenting the dilemmas that Israel is facing as it strives to survive and thrive in a world turned upside down. Whatever your politics, Donniel and Yossi are essential voices to consider, as we navigate the challenges facing Israel and Jews worldwide.

Starting this week, Ark Media will publish For Heaven’s Sake episodes on a weekly basis. You can find them wherever you listen to your podcasts - just don’t forget to subscribe!