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Borderlines with That Semite

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Unpacked 2 episodes Sep 28, 2026

This podcast confronts highly sensitive and polarizing topics such as apartheid, white supremacy, Zionism, Palestinian identity, and Israel's relations with its neighbors. Host Yirmiyahu Danzig brings strong convictions and a willingness to engage people with different worldviews, crossing ideological borders through openhearted curiosity. Each episode features conversations with experts and insiders, exploring these contested subjects without resorting to easy answers.

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The Question Zionists Can No Longer Avoid Sep 28, 2026 1:01:24 In this episode of Borderlines with That Semite, Yirmiyahu Danzig speaks with Shaul Judelman, a Jewish peacebuilder living in Judea and Samaria. They explore whether Zionism must evolve beyond survival, how Jewish and Palestinian belonging can coexist, and why rigid ideology fuels fear and extremism. From Shemitah and religious Zionism to occupation, settlements, and grassroots peacebuilding, this

Why Religion May Be the Key to Peace in the Middle East Sep 22, 2026 1:15:07 What happens when a rabbi shows up to an interview carrying a Quran? On Borderlines, Yirmiyahu Danzig sits down with Rabbi Yakov Nagin for an honest conversation about Judaism, Islam, October 7, and the possibility of connection in a time of conflict. From Bedouin heroes to the Abraham Accords, they explore faith, fear, and the real relationships that can grow between Jews and Muslims today. Yirm

What Does It Really Mean to Be Palestinian? Sep 14, 2026 56:16 What does it mean to be Palestinian? Yirmiyahu Danzig speaks with two Palestinian peacebuilders from East Jerusalem, Naveen Sanduka and Ziad Abu Hassan, about Palestinian identity, history, culture, and the complicated relationship with Israel. They explore the roots of Palestinian identity, the meaning of symbols like the kufiya and sumud, and whether Palestinian identity can exist beyond the Isr

If Israel is the Future, What Happens to the Diaspora? Sep 7, 2026 50:40 Is the center of Jewish life shifting permanently to Israel? If so, is that a triumph or a tragedy? On Borderlines with That Semite, host Yirmiyahu Danzig speaks with Rabbi Amichai Yehuda Lau-Lavie about the possible decline of American Judaism, the value of diaspora life, Jewish power and responsibility, anti-Zionism, Jews of color, and emerging communities across the Global South. Together

The Story of Ethiopian Jews Israel Rarely Tells Aug 31, 2026 1:11:34 Israel promises to be a home for every Jew. But for Ethiopian Jews, arriving often meant having their identity questioned and their history erased. Sociologist Dr. Efrat Yerday joins Yirmiyahu Danzig to challenge the familiar Operation Moses rescue story, reveal the activism that came before it, and confront racism, belonging, and Zionism in Israel. Can a country face its failures and still become

The Hardest Truth About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Aug 24, 2026 1:13:45 Can Israelis and Palestinians stop fighting over who belongs and start asking how both can belong? Palestinian peace activist Samer Sinijlawi shares how five years in an Israeli prison shaped his path toward reconciliation, why he condemned Hamas after October 7, and what each side must surrender for peace. In a rare and unflinching conversation, he confronts apartheid, statehood, the right of ret

NEW UNPACKED PODCAST: Borderlines with That_Semite Aug 6, 2026 0:55 Yirmiyahu Danzig, aka That_Semite, dives into the biggest questions shaping Israel and Jewish life. He challenges the stories we take for granted, asks what others won’t, and looks for answers that might surprise you. From identity and history to politics and belonging, every conversation is honest, curious, and unafraid to get complicated. Brought to you by Unpacked. New episodes weekly. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Borderlines with That Semite

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