How We Fought Against
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"How We Fought Against", bringing you the untold stories in the battle against terror, antisemitism, and BDS. Every episode we will dig up a dusty folder from the archives and reveal the secretive inner workings of some of the most riveting and inspiring stories, told by the people who made them possible. For more info, visit ilfngo.org
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Oct 27, 2021
How We Fought Against:Ep 25...The PFLP using Palestinian ‘NGO‘s‘ for Terror Against Israel
Six NGOs, six organizations that claimed to support human rights, but in reality? They have been supporting and enabling terror! While the world seemingly denies this connection, NGO Monitor has been tracking and warning of these connections for the last decade. On this very special episode of 'How We Fought Against ...', we are joined by Olga Deutsch, Vice-President of NGO Monitor. Everything you need to know about Israel's designation of these 6 Palestinian NGOs as terror affiliates of PFLP, what it all means and what happens next. Tune in to learn more about this crucial and topical subject.
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Oct 19, 2021
How We Fought Against:Ep 26...BDS and Antisemitism on a Municipal Level
A lawyer, mayor, and proud unapologetic zionist? These are all descriptions of our guest this week, Mayor and Attorney Gabriel Groisman. Whether in passing the United State's first municipal anti-BDS ordinance or being the first Municipality in the US to codify a uniform definition of antisemitism, Gabriel has a long history of firsts in standing up against antisemitism and BDS, while championing a strong US - Israel alliance.
Join us this week for an inside look at Gabriel's story.
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Oct 12, 2021
How We Fought Against:Ep 24...the Soviet Union‘s Assault on Zionism
"There is absolutely nothing that anti-Zionists say that I, as a Soviet Jew, did not hear or cannot find in Soviet literature." ~ Izabella Tabarovsky.
The Soviet Union created the ideological underpinning of the modern anti-Zionist movement, including the infamous 1975 'Zionism is Racism' resolution at the United Nations, an ideological foundation that groups like BDS are built on today. Join our special guest Izabella Tabarovsky Senior Associate at the Kennan Institute (Wilson Center), as we delve into the history of the Soviet Union and how their anti-Zionist propaganda shapes the antisemites of today.
While this episode was filmed before the Durban Conference at the UN, in which 38 countries withdrew, it underscores the importance of remaining relentless in the fight against antisemitism in all its manifestations, including the assault on Zionism.
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Sep 2, 2021
How We Fought Against: Ep 23... the Durban Lie & Assault on Israel
This month, the United Nations will celebrate 20 years since the infamous Durban Conference in 2001, an event that descended into an unhinged display of Jew-hatred and antisemitism, while giving birth to the modern BDS Movement and campaign to delegitimize the State of Israel. In this special 'How We Fought Against ...' Podcast, we speak to world-renowned attorney Richard Heideman, who as President of B’nai B’rith International in 2001, served as Head of Delegation in Durban. Richard will take you behind the scenes of the Durban conference, discuss its ripple effect on international law today and the lessons to be drawn.
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Aug 17, 2021
How We Fought Against:Ep 22... Antisemitism and the Pressure to Demonize Israel in Academia
Campuses today have become a central battlefield in antisemitism and those waging assault on Zionism. We know that students are generally at the forefront of this campaign, but what about Jewish and pro-Israel academics, who are being increasingly singled out, intimidated and targeted for antisemitic harassment? Join us this week on our 'How We Fought Against ...' Podcast, as we interview Dr. Joshua M. Karlip, a leading academic from Yeshiva University, on this topic.
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Jul 27, 2021
How We Fought Against:Ep.21... Antisemitism and hatred online
The world is becoming more and more technologically advanced, and that means that those who preach hate and antisemitism are now able to spread their messages on a much wider scale. On this week's How We Fought against, we delve into the world of antisemitism and hatred online and give you tools on how to counter them with our special guest, Online Communication Specialist Arik Segal.
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Jul 13, 2021
How We Fought Against: Ep .20.... The Apartheid Lie Against Israel
Join ILF's Arsen Ostrovsky for a special episode of 'How We Fought Against ...' with יוסף חדאד - Yoseph Haddad , one of the leading voices in the Arab Israeli community, as they 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻, 𝗻𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹!
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Jun 1, 2021
How We Fought Against: Ep. 19 - Antisemitism in Sports - Arsen Ostrovsky hosts Rola Brentlin
"Antisemitism is not only an issue for the Jewish community, all of civil society must get involved to make a difference, and football is such a big part of society." ~ Rola Brentlin, Head of Special Projects for Chelsea Football Club.
There is no doubt that Chelsea are an undisputed champion team on the field, but they are also an inspiring role model of the field. In this special ILF Podcast with Rola Brentlin from Chelsea FC, hear how the club became the first sporting team in the world to adopt the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism, how they use this definition today as an educational tool for their team, staff and fans, and how football can serve as a bridge for peace and tolerance.
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May 5, 2021
ILF and JNA USA Special Podcast -Episode 17 Arsen Ostrovsky, for an exclusive interview with Russell Robinson, the inspiring and visionary CEO of the Jewish National Fund - USA!
#ThisIsZionism
What does Zionism look like in 2021? How are we taking the narrative back? And what about Herzl, what would you say to him today if you could?
On this special International Legal Forum podcast, join our Arsen Ostrovsky, for an exclusive interview with Russell Robinson, the inspiring and visionary CEO of the Jewish National Fund - USA!
Tune in on all your favorite platforms below.
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Apr 21, 2021
How We Fought Against: Ep. 18 - The Anti Israel Narrative - Yifa Segal hosts Miri Eisin
When you teach people to hate, they hate. This was underscored just in the last 2 weeks, during the Hamas rocket campaign against Israel. But why do some people in Morocco or UAE think differently and more positively regarding Israel when compared to people in Syria or Gaza? The power of words and phrasing of narratives, especially in the Middle East, has tremendous impact. And how will technology, the Abraham Accords, and the youth in Arab nations bring about possible change in the future of the Middle East. For the answers to these and many other questions join our guest Col. (Res.) Miri Eisin, on this week's 'How We Fought Against ...' to hear more.
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Apr 21, 2021
How We Fought Against: Ep. 20 - Antisemitic Harassment Using the IHRA Definition - Russell Shalev hosts Rabbi Dr. Mark Goldfeder
With antisemitism on the rise globally, many people are increasingly asking why do we need a specific objective standard to classify this type of hatred, and if so, which one ought to apply? Join us this week on our 'How We Fought Against ...' Podcast, where we interview Rabbi Dr. Mark Goldfeder, as he analyzes this very question and why he comes to the conclusion that the IHRA Working Definition is the best tool to identify antisemitism.
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Apr 20, 2021
How we Fought Against: Ep 16 - The USSR to Free Soviet Jewry - Yifa Segal hosts Rabbi Avi Weiss and Glenn Richter
'We do what we think is right'. One group of students, a group of dreamers, took on the all-powerful Soviet Union for one very simple reason, to help their fellow Jews gain their freedom. Rabbi Avi Wiess and Glenn Richter join us this week to tell their story, how a group of students stood up against seemingly insurmountable odds for what they believed in, to lead the effort to help free Soviet Jewry. This is a story that involves running from the KGB, a rally at Madison Square Garden and ultimately, uniting the Jewish people worldwide behind one of the most important causes of the last century. Tune in to this week's 'How We Fought Against ...' Podcast to about their powerful story.
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Apr 8, 2021
How we Fought Against: Episode 15 - ”Antisemitism in Germany”: Arsen Ostrovsky hosts Professor Günther Jikeli
76 years after the end of the Holocaust, antisemitism is again rising in Germany. Where is it coming from today and how does it impact German memorial culture? What can we do to ensure that Never Again is not just an empty slogan? And why is the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of Antisemitism, an indispensable tool in the education and fight against this oldest and most enduring of hatreds. Join us in a special Yom HaShoah / Holocaust Remembrance Day episode of 'How We Fought Against ...', where we interview Professor Gunther Jikeli from Indiana University, to get the answers to these questions and more.
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Mar 30, 2021
How we Fought Against: Episode 14 - ”Antisemitism in Latin America”: Arsen Ostrovsky hosts Dr. Ariel Gelblung
When you think Latin America, do you think hotbed of antisemitism? In this week's 'How We Fought Against ...' Podcast, our special guest is Dr. Ariel Gelblung, Founding Member and head of the Simon Wiesenthal Center's Latin America office. How did the Center successfully lead the campaign of the first ever adoption of the IHRA definition by a university campus in Latin America? Why is education so critical for the Simon Wiesenthal Center, in the fight against Antisemitism? Of course, no discussion on Latin America is complete without talking about football, so hear also how the Wiesenthal Center was involved in efforts by the Argentina Football Association to endorse the IHRA Definition of antisemitism. Stay Tuned on all your favorite podcast platforms to find out.
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Mar 17, 2021
How We Fought Against: Episode 13- "Antisemitism on Social Media": Arsen Ostrovsky hosts Michal Cotler-Wunsh
The power of online platforms cannot be denied. However, 'with great power, comes great responsibility'. That was the cautionary advice given by Member of Knesset Michal Cotler-Wunsh, who was the guest on our 'How We Fought Against ...' Podcast. MK Cotler-Wunsh is the Chair of the Knesset Subcommittee on Israel and Diaspora Relations and a co-founder of a bi-partisan, global taskforce to combat antisemitism online, where she has been a leading voice. We discussed with MK Cotler-Wunsh how can the IHRA working definition be used to fight antisemitism online, how to respond to those who claim it restricts free speech and why the best way to counter antisemitism is education.
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Mar 2, 2021
How We Fought Against: Episode 12- "Jew Hatred": Yifa Segal hosts Brooke Goldstein
'By empowering Jews we can rise to the challenge of bigotry and create a world without Jew-hatred in which all are free.' This is the mission statement of #EndJewHatred. Join us this week as How We Fought Against interviews Brooke Goldstein, Founder and Executive Director of The Lawfare Project and a leading advocate in the #EndJewHatred movement, as we delve into the groundbreaking strides that this Jewish Grassroots movement is making in the fight to #EndJewHatred.
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Feb 16, 2021
How We Fought Against: Episode 11- "Media Bias": Yifa Segal hosts Adam Levick
From 1982 until 2021, the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting (CAMERA) has been devoted to promoting accurate and balanced coverage of Israel and the Middle East. Join Adam Levick, Co-Editor of Camera UK to learn about this amazing organization's critical efforts to ensure that the media presents a fair image of Israel on the world stage.
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Feb 2, 2021
How We Fought Against: Episode 10- "Incitement in UNRWA textbooks": Yifa Segal hosts Marcus Sheff
What was the first thing ISIS did when they rolled into Mosul? Changed the textbooks! Radicals have always understood the power of education… or indoctrination. The same is true for the Middle East and for the Palestinian society. In this episode of How We Fought Against we bring you the story of IMPACT-SE and their battle to expose hatred and incitement in curriculums across the Arab world. We will focus on their recent exposure of UNRWA's, a UN body's, textbooks, and how following the pressure that was put on UNRWA to stop using the horrendous content produced by the PA's Ministry of Education, they've actually managed to stoop even lower in glorifying terrorists and preaching for hate and war with the Jews. Join Marcus Sheff to hear how their research is exposing the truth and instrumenting change, bringing the region one step closer to peace and coexistencehttps://www.impact-se.org/
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Jan 19, 2021
How We Fought Against: Episode 9- "Radical Islam": Yifa Segal hosts Raheel Raza
'This is not a war of weapons, this is a war of ideas'. We couldn't have said it better ourselves. These wise words are from our latest podcast, where we had the enormous pleasure of hosting Raheel Raza, a Pakistani-Canadian journalist, author, public speaker, activist, and interfaith advocate. Join in on this fascinating episode for an eye-opening discussion on her new book, the rise of radical Islamism, how the only way to make true progress is through dialogue and her courageous fight against hate, fear, and radicalism.
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Jan 6, 2021
How We Fought Against: Episode 8- "UN Bias Against Israel": Yifa Segal hosts Anne Herzberg
The UN is biased against Israel, this isn't new. But how does it work and how can this be fought against? In this episode of How We Fought Against, join Anne Herzberg of NGO Monitor, and get a glimpse as to how the BDS movement came to be at a UN conference, the power of NGOs at the UN, how it is used against Israel, and what work is being tirelessly done to counter it. https://www.ngo-monitor.org/
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Dec 22, 2020
How We Fought Against: Episode 7- "Misconceptions about Israeli Minorities": Yifa Segal hosts Jonathan Elkhoury
What is true intersectionality? Well, who better to express this than a Christian Arab born in Lebanon, living in Israel who has dedicated his life to showing the world the true face of Israel. Join our special guest Jonathan Elkhoury as he shares his story with us, the hate that he stood up against, and how he fought against it all to become one of Israel's most outspoken advocates.
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Dec 15, 2020
How We Fought Against: Episode 6- "Place of Birth: I̶s̶r̶a̶e̶l̶ Jerusalem" Yifa Segal hosts Alyza Lewin
A fight that lasted 18 years, and reached the US Supreme Court twice. Join Alyza Lewin (President and General Counsel of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law), and learn how the simple addition of 'Israel' on one person's passport, something that seems so minor, stemmed all the way back into the halls of policymakers in the US and has the potential to shape the face of the Middle East for years to come.
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Dec 8, 2020
How We Fought Against: Episode 5- "Turning the Tables" Yifa Segal interviewed by Ned Steinman
In this special episode, the interviewer becomes the interviewee. Wrapping up a difficult but significant 2020, Yifa Segal and Ned Steinman review the past year's achievements. The two dive into why a lawyer, who could have been earning a very impressive salary, choose to earn 'less than someone working at McDonald's'? How does a legal NGO in Tel Aviv, lead the fight against antisemitism, BDS, terror funding worldwide? Join ILF Chair and CEO, Yifa Segal, interviewed by Ned Steinman, and hear how a dream became a reality; the story of the International Legal Forum.
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Nov 24, 2020
How We Fought Against: Episode 4- "Jeremy Corbyn & The Labour Party" with Gideon Falter
The British Labour party, once a bastion of Jewish voters, and yet in the last few years? A party whose leadership has become vehemently more antisemitic. Join Gideon Falter, Chief Executive of Campaign Against Antisemitism as he explains the behind-the-scenes work that they did to bring the Labour party (as well as Jeremy Corbyn's) antisemitism into the limelight. How they had Jeremy Corbyn dismissed and how the party was forced to examine the inherent antisemitism within. Also, the creative way in which they took on tech-giant Twitter and more.
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Nov 10, 2020
How We Fought Against: Episode 3- "The Goldstone Report" Col. Richard Kemp
The Goldstone report – on April 2011 the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission published its conclusions on the 2009 Gaza Conflict. Israel and its allies were shocked and outraged, but help came from an unexpected source: an Ex- British Colonel, who fought in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Balkans who refused to toe the line.
A-symmetrical warfare, the role civilians play as "human shields" in a terrorist organization's strategy. The relatively far-reaching measures taken by Israel to avoid civilian casualties and what that could mean for other democratic countries and their military interests in similar situations. As well as the political element distorting the discourse about these issues.
Col. Kemp's objections had played a significant role in Goldstone's eventual retraction, and he since became a powerful voice in the battle for truth in both the UK and the international arena.
Join us to learn about Col. Kemps's journey, views, successes, and current challenges.
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Nov 10, 2020
How We Fought Against: Episode 2- "Airbnb's Policy" David Abrams
In November 2018, Airbnb announced a change in policy and delisted all properties listed in Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria.
It was clear to many that the battle against this discriminatory policy had the power to determine, for better or worse, the future conduct of commercial companies in regard to this highly politicized issue. Adv. David Abrams decided to take on this fight from a very original and creative angle, together with the International Legal Forum and won.
Join us to learn more about how powerful one man's initiative can be, how determination and creativity can be key in fighting for what's right.
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Nov 1, 2020
How We Fought Against: Episode 1- "Pay For Slay" Maurice Hirsch
In this episode, Yifa interviews Maurice Hirsch (Advocate), the Director of Legal Strategies of Palestinian Media Watch. This episode will delve into the Palestinian Authority's concept of 'Pay for Slay' and how it is possible that a convicted terrorist makes the same salary as a member of parliament.
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