Our first episode featuring Dr. Chaim Weizmann, a lecturer at Reichman University specializing in political management, public policy, and Israel’s governmental system. We explored Israeli democracy, the political system, and some of the challenges facing Israeli society.
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Welcome to Between the Lines. In a world that often feels divided, we believe the most important truths live in the spaces in between. Join us as we look beneath the surface, unpack the underlying details of the world around us, and bridge perspectives—one conversation at a time.
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Autonomous vehicles are already driving hands-free, and cities are quietly deploying AI systems that control entire traffic grids – reading pedestrians, cars, and intersections in real time. But as machines take the wheel, who takes responsibility when something goes wrong?
In this podcast we dig into why the public holds autonomous vehicles to a stricter standard than human drivers, the cybersecurity risks of connected city infrastructure, the unresolved question of AI regulation, and a uniquely Israeli dilemma: can smart traffic systems ever be halachically compliant on Shabbat?
We speak with Dr. Mois Navon, a rabbi, engineer, and philosopher who spent years as a principal engineer at Mobileye and now serves as Israel’s national adviser on artificial intelligence policy and regulation. His expertise brings together a unique point of view at the intersection between technology, law, and innovation.
Hosts: Zach Neppe and Tzoer Wichers
Guest: Dr. Mois Navon
Research Partner: Yamit Avisar
Executive Producer and Editor: Ayelet Triest
Professional Guidance: Mrs. Inbar Carmel and Professor Dov Greenbaum
What if a machine trained on your values, preferences, and lifetime of decisions could make better choices for you than a human guardian? Even if it could, should we let it?
We explore whether AI could one day become your legal guardian — who it would truly serve, whether the law could recognize it, and the unsettling question of when a model of you stops being a tool and starts becoming a version of you. We discuss autonomy, incapacity, and the future of decision-making with Professor Dov Greenbaum, Professor of Law and Technology and Director of the Zvi Meitar Institute for Legal Implications of Emerging Technologies at Reichman University. Dov is a licensed attorney and Certified Information Privacy Professional, holding a Ph.D. from Yale and a J.D. from UC Berkeley.
Hosts: Vered Negash and Eli Afik
Research Partner: Rotem Shechter
Executive Producer & Editor: Ayelet Triest
Professional Guidance: Mrs. Inbar Carmel and Professor Dov Greenbaum
Generative AI is reshaping what people trust, share, and what the law can prove. In this episode, we sit down with Dan Or-Hof, Israeli and New York attorney, founder of Or-Hof Law, and IAPP Country Leader for Israel, to explore AI’s growing impact on trust and evidence. From voice-cloning scams to fabricated military intelligence, the conversation asks whether existing laws can keep pace with technology that increasingly blurs the line between real and fake.
The discussion also examines privacy, free expression, AI regulation in Israel and the EU, and potential tools for authenticating digital content. It closes with a broader concern: as we increasingly outsource thinking to AI, the consequences may extend beyond law to our own judgment and confidence.
Hosts: Avigayil Finley and Elan Zashin
Research Partner: Danila Stepanov
Executive Producer: Ayelet Triest
Professional Guidance: Mrs. Inbar Carmel and Professor Dov Greenbaum
Emily Eastmon join us in exploring how romantic comedies shape our expectations and sometimes sabotage our real-life relationships.
Emily Eastmond: Emily facilitates and teaches on leadership development programs within the Reform Jewish community worldwide. Originally from the UK, she made aliyah in recent years and is still navigating the language, bureaucracy, and general craziness of life in Israel. She’s grateful for the blue skies, sunshine, and wonderful community she’s found along the way.
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In this episode, Ariel and May sit down with Alexa Schnaid to talk about a journey that has taken her from California to Israel, from serving in the IDF to finding her place in the kitchen.
Alexa opens up about making Aliyah, navigating life in Israel, her experience serving in the army as an olah, and how food and cooking became an important part of her story and sense of home.
They dive into Alexa’s journey as a cook, Sofash Chef, and what it was like preparing for and stepping into the world of משחקי השף (Game of Chefs), from the audition process and cooking under pressure to standing in front of the judges and hearing their feedback.
The conversation also gets personal as Ariel and Alexa discover just how much their stories overlap. Both grew up in California, moved to Israel, served in the IDF, and even found unexpected connections through mutual friends along the way.
Together, Ariel, May, and Alexa talk about Aliyah, identity, army life, food, ambition, and what it means to build a life and a sense of home somewhere new. 🇮🇱🍴
Image Credits: Yvonne Saba
This episode explores the ongoing conflict with the Palestinians, the concept of “Palestinianism,” and Israel’s future within the broader global reality, examining how historical narratives and international perceptions shape the nation’s position.
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This week on The B Side, a very special collaboration with Poeme Yaaran, host of Kick Tracks!
Poeme and I both share a love for indie and alternative music, which is actually how we connected. When I first started studying at the RRIS and working on my show, I was going through the AudioVersity website and came across Kick Tracks, Poeme’s show.
Poeme had graduated from his communications studies just a few months before I started at the RRIS, and his radio show had run for two seasons. I pressed play on one of the episodes and loved what I heard. It was really similar to what I wanted my own show to be, so I thought I’d reach out and ask if he had any tips for someone just starting out.
Not long after, I messaged Poeme on Instagram, and we instantly bonded over all the musicians we both love, like Interpol, Alvvays, Soccer Mommy, and many more.
A few months later, Poeme was back for graduation, so we found some time to get into the studio together and record this episode right before he returned to Seattle.
We had a ton of fun preparing and recording it, and we hope you enjoy listening just as much. Maybe you’ll even find a couple of new songs to add to your rotation.
Thanks to Poeme for taking part in this. It was so much fun 🙂
FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Beach Fossils, Soccer Mommy, Rilo Kiley, Twen, DIIV & MORE!
Link to Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7GxWfeflYMmFtBskdxkoMY?si=lW5M-6PwRmyubWS–DG1IA&utm_source=copy-link&pi=XPbtPbM8Slqso
This episode explores the core of Israel’s constitutional crisis. It features an in-depth analysis of the current political landscape, the clash between the branches of government, and the critical forces shaping the nation’s democratic future.
Image Credits: Gemini