The Lowdown

In this episode of The Lowdown, host Judith Offenberg welcomes Tom Khaled Würdemann, a German academic with Syrian heritage and Middle East scholar. They delve into the historical and contemporary aspects of antisemitism in Arab countries and Arab society, examining the intricate relationships between Jewish and Muslim communities. The discussion covers the evolution of these relations, particularly post-October 7th, and the impact of misinformation on public perceptions. Tom shares insights on campus dynamics, the challenges in fostering balanced discussions, and strategies for combating antisemitism.

In our 11th episode, host Judith Offenberg welcomes Eylon Levy, the former Israeli Government Spokesperson. Recorded five months after the horrors of the October 7th Massacre, he details the nation's collective mission to overcome trauma, return hostages, and secure a future free from threats, emphasizing a unified stance against adversity. Levy also discusses the alarming international response, critiques the UN's lack of impartiality, and shares personal insights, concluding with a lighter rapid-fire segment.

In our tenth episode of The Lowdown, host Judith Offenberg is joined by Shahrzad Osterer, an Iranian-Jewish activist and journalist. Released on March 8 to celebrate International Women's Day and the relaunch of the EUJS Women's Network, Shahrzad shares her insights into the Iranian women's resistance against the Islamic Republic. She also sheds light on how this struggle is intertwined with the battle against antisemitism and the denial of sexual violence since the October 7 Massacre, offering a powerful narrative of unity and resilience.

In our ninth episode of the Lowdown, Eryn Sarkin from the #BringOurFamiliesBack campaign, interviews Ayelet Svatitzky about her family and tragic experiences since October 7th. Ayelet's brother, Nadav remains in captivity in Gaza. Her mother, Channah, was released from Gaza after 49 days in captivity after being held in the Hamas terror tunnel network. Ayelet's older brother, Roi, was tragically murdered on Oct 7th.

In this special episode of the Lowdown, hosts Judith Offenberg and Máté Zsédely-Holler address their experiences during the past few weeks since October 7th while making the traditional Ashkenazi dish of Blintzik.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Lowdown U, Lowdown’s special for Summer U 2023. Alina Bricman former President of EUJS and permanent EUJS enthusiast converses with outgoing EUJS President, Avital Grinberg. Discover Avital's journey, her proudest moments, and the story behind her decision to step down. The conversation doesn't stop there! Stay tuned as Alina introduces EUJS's Presidential Candidate for 2023-25, Emma Hallali. Get a glimpse of Emma's vision, her thoughts on issues facing young European Jews, and a fun quickfire round that reveals a little more about the person running to be the next EUJS President. Don't miss this insightful conversation, bridging the past, present, and future of EUJS leadership.

In this Breaking Exclusive episode, host Máté Zsédely-Holler speaks with Middle East Correspondent Jotam Confino, to discuss the recent developments from within Israel, as he asks "What's going on?" Jotam gives the Lowdown on what has been happening in recent days in Israel and predicts what's going to happen next over the coming weeks and months.

In episode 7 of The Lowdown, we host Barak Ravid, a leading Israeli political commentator and author. In this podcast, episode host Emma Hallali interviews Barak on Israeli-US relations, the impact of the Abraham Accords, and recent developments in the Middle East. Tune in to hear from Barak on the complexities of international relations and to discuss his new book, published in English just last month: Trump's Peace: The Abraham Accords And The Reshaping Of The Middle East".

Episode six of The Lowdown, “Laughing Loud and Proud with MODI” has been released in June for Pride month. In the podcast, episode host Máté Zsédely-Holler chats to Jewish American-Israeli comedian, Modi Rosenfeld as they discuss the man behind the comedian. MODI opens up about his Jewish identity, his sexual identity, his upbringing, and his comedy in what is an honest, earnest, and frank discussion. 

This Breaking Exclusive episode of the Lowdown provides a status update regarding the ongoing escalation in violence that has been seen between Israel and terror groups operating in Gaza. The discussion touches on issues relating to a potential ceasefire, the hundreds of rockets fired from Gaza towards Israeli urban areas, Israeli air strikes into Gaza and the political implications stemming from the Israeli Operation known as "Shield and Arrow". The episode seeks to provide listeners with an overview and holistic understanding of the ongoing developments in the region.