
SAPIR Conversations
SAPIR is a journal exploring the future of the American Jewish community and its intersection with cultural, social, and political issues. These podcasts are recordings of Zoom webinars we have held with our contributors (season numbers correspond with issue numbers). To find out more and join our next events live, visit www.sapirjournal.org.
Latest episodes

Oct 12, 2023 • 55min
War in Israel: What Will Stop the Islamic Republic of Iran?
As the war in Israel continues, Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens is joined by SAPIR author Reuel Marc Gerecht, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to discuss and contextualize Hamas' attacks with developments in the broader region, offering a perspective on the consequences of Iran's aggression and sponsorship of terrorism. They discuss what to expect as the conflict unfolds in the coming days and weeks.

Sep 19, 2023 • 1h 1min
S10E3: Jonathan Greenblatt and James Kirchick
SAPIR Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens interviews Jonathan Greenblatt and James Kirchick, authors of “Complicit: Big Tech and Antisemitism" and
"Censorship Is Not a Jewish Value"

Sep 8, 2023 • 56min
S10 E2: Dahlia Lithwick and Avi Schick
SAPIR Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens interviews Dahlia Lithwick and Avi Schick, authors of "Between Charlottesville and Jerusalem" and "New York’s New Untouchables"

Aug 22, 2023 • 60min
S10E1: Chanan Weissman and Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens
Director of the SAPIR Institute Chanan Weissman interviews Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens about SAPIR's Antisemitism issue, including his article, “Three Falsehoods About Antisemitism – and One Truth.”

Jun 12, 2023 • 59min
S9E4: A Conversation with Professor Avi Bell, Jesse Ferris, and Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens
Professor Avi Bell and the Israel Democracy Institute's Jesse Ferris discuss the complexities of judicial reform in Israel. Moderated by SAPIR Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens.

May 31, 2023 • 1h 1min
S9E3: A Conversation with Rabbi Deborah Waxman and Chanan Weissman
Director of The SAPIR Institute Chanan Weissman interviews Rabbi Deborah Waxman, author of “Israel Is in Danger of Losing American Jewry”.

May 22, 2023 • 60min
S9E2: A Conversation with Daniel Gordis and Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens
SAPIR Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens interviews Daniel Gordis, author of "Israel Is Less Fragile Than We Feared, More Fragile Than We Imagine"

May 18, 2023 • 1h 3min
S9E1: A Conversation with Daniella Greenbaum and Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens
Daniella Greenbaum interviews SAPIR Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens about the newest issue, Israel at 75 and his contribution on Israel as a world power.

Feb 27, 2023 • 60min
S8E3: A Conversation with Rokhl Kafrissen and Associate Editor Felicia Herman
SAPIR Associate Editor Felicia Herman interviews Rokhl Kafrissen, author of “ The Jewish Future Needs Yiddish ”

Feb 21, 2023 • 55min
S8E2: A Conversation with Allegra Goodman and Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens
SAPIR Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens interviews Allegra Goodman, author of “Judaism Without Borders, Diaspora Without Tears”
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