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Hear About: 'The State Of The Nation'. The annual report by the prestigious Taub Centre. Israel's non-partisan socio-economic research institute.
Tamar Yonah is down south in Ashkelon, a city located just 6 miles north of the terrorists in Gaza. She talks about the three different rocket attacks she experienced in the last 24 hours. (Not her first ones, either.) What did she do when she was on the road and flying bombs explode above your head. What happened in a grocery store's bomb shelter filled with shoppers, including children? Tamar talks about this and other cowering Jews which she saw. Is it a desecration of G-d's Name? What is the answer?
Israel's politically correct, crippling neurosis
Been there, done that, with deadly rocket attacks over the heads of Israelis in the south of Israel, and yet again another round of elections coming up for Israelis where we are supposed to vote in leaders that PROMISE us security, but don't effectively deliver. So what's the right formula and who should we vote for?
Can the EU survive BREXIT? (and why it matters to us outside of Europe?) Also, the World is edging closer to a coronavirus pandemic as the virus spreads. What does this mean to us? And finally, Israel inches closer to elections. Many here believe that nothing will be solved after the votes are counted.
Leap of Faith is now a little over one year old and to celebrate, Penina has put together a special 50th episode with excerpts from many of her guests from the past year. A wisdom-packed episode of Leap of Faith you don't want to miss!
Every person who is born at some point...will die. Where do we go from here? How do we understand life after death and how does this understanding enrich the life we are living here and now?
Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant and Jerry Gordon bring back Dexter Van Zile, Christian Media Analyst of the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis (CAMERA) to address why anti- Zionism is the only unifying factor for the World Council of Churches (WCC). The umbrella world body was founded in 1948 with the mission of unifying Christian witness. However, with conflicting theologies, the only thing that it shares is political defamation of the Jewish state of Israel thus providing cover for the Palestinian Authority opposing efforts at normalization.
The peace-game has changed.
The Mitzvah of caring for your parents is a gift.
Orly talks about the Corona virus, Netflix, bringing cultures together, and then takes a call from two listeners who identify as a 'Democrats'. What did they tell her, and what was Orly's answer to them? Find out on this show!
We have a choice: Sovereignty or a Palestinian State? Why Israel needs sovereignty in its Biblical Heartland!
Walter describes his shows as informative and entertaining. Today, for the first and sofar only time and very exceptionally he calls this programme educational.
On this week's show Rabbi Yitzchak and William discuss the weekly Torah portion titled Mishpatim. Mishpatim relates to ordinances or judgments commanded by Hashem to the Jewish people. Most people find these civil ordinances to seem anti-climactic in light of last week's revelation at Mount Sinai. However, on closer inspection these laws can reveal great spiritual truths and show how the first ordinances related to slavery can teach us about the role of Messiah in our future redemption.
Something is wrong. Something just doesn't add up.
How American Jews don't know they've been duped.
Life has it's ups and downs. As much as we'd like to always feel good, every person experiences time periods where feeling down is a reality. When we're feeling down, disappointed and even depressed, how do we make sure not to get stuck in a downward slump? How can we get out and move up into a place of joy?
A humongous rainfall in Israel as the show goes LIVE, excites Tamar and helps to further fill the Sea of Galilee! Also, more news coming out on the Coronavirus, which talks about people who speak out going 'missing', and worse. Also, the Israeli elections are coming up and there's a lot of mudslinging going back and forth. And last, an army is being formed in the European Union, as it's unity is starting to crumble!
Bernie Sander is an elderly, socialist Jew who is a serious candidate to be a presidential contender
Helping Mom move to an independent-living residence has proved both challenging and cathartic. Still, saying good-bye to belongings doesn't mean saying good-bye to a lifetime of memories. Finding 'balance' in transition offers laughter, reflection and an eye on the future!
Thugs on Campus at UC Berkeley
Over 50,000 workers from the Palestinian Authority arrive in Israel every day for their jobs. If and when the devastating virus reaches the PA, Mahmoud Abbas's poorly run and trained health system will be incapable of adequately identifying, treating and isolating those infected and those at risk. Once the virus is here among us all ...and spreading, it will be of little use for PA Arabs to fall back on Israeli health facilities and services that would already be stretched to the limit.
Did you know that some Arabs serve in the IDF? Hear about 1st Global Week of 'Hakarat HaTov to the Druze', Defenders of Israel #ShukranDruze2020. Tamar Yonah's guest, Dr. Mike Cohen from MCohen.US, talks to her about the loyalty that the Druze community in Israel has for the Jewish Homeland. Druzevets.org
He tells of the loss of his family's lumber business through “aryanization” and betrayal by Christian friends in his community in Slovakia. The family escape in 1943 to a small village in Hungary in 1943 here they have relatives, while his parents move on to find work in Budapest. That haven ended in 1944, when the Horthy and Hungarian Nazi Arrow Cross party capitulated to German occupation and Eichmann began transports to Auschwitz – Birkenau.
Gratitude and kindness will take you a long way. Listen in as Orly remarks on the Academy Awards, and speaks with guest, Daniël Gerritsen from the Netherlands, and Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein, author of the book, "G-d Versus Gods: Judaism in the Age of Idolatry".
This week Rabbi Yitzchak is once again joined by his wife Leah. The discussion revolves around the most important Torah portion named after a Midianite Priest named Yitro. Not only that, but it is the Torah portion where we receive the Aseret HaDibrot (Ten Statements/Commandments) as well as the full 613 commandments of the Torah. What does this have to do with trees? This is also the week where we celebrated Tu B'Shevat the New Year of Trees. Learn how Yitro, Tu B'Shevat, and Trees can teach us about our relationship with the Creator.
Thugs on Campus at UC Berkeley
Lots or reports and video footage are coming in from all over trying to tell us that the Chinese government is not giving out the true numbers of the dead and those infected with the Coronavirus. Videos of people dropping dead in the streets of China, claims that 50,000 people have already died with their bodies incinerated, and that over a million and a half more have contracted the virus. HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT IS TRUE? How do we discern what is fake news, and staged videos, and what is real, and how much of it is real?
Prayer is a powerful medium through which to connect to G-d and our higher self. Yet, there are times when we might find it difficult to feel connected to prayer or that our prayers are creating the relationship that we're trying achieve with G-d. How can we infuse our prayer with meaning and turn prayer into a trans-formative experience?
President Trump has changed the rules of the Israel-Palestinian Conflict
In this week's show, Jono and Ross discuss a recent hate crime committed by a vile, pork chop flinging woman. This leads Jono to share his own personal experience with a nutty neighbor. They also discuss air travel and means of protection from the feared Coronavirus. These stories and MUCH more in Criminals, Crazy Neighbors, and the Coronavirus.
When leaders behave like brats and celebrity icons declare that "filth is fine," can parents take to regain control and impart values or should they throw in the towel and let MTV raise the kids? And does the Torah have anything to say about Super Bowl Sunday and other miracles?
The Coronavirus, the peace process and the upcoming elections.
Orly talks with her guest, Dr. Brandon Shapiro, about being resilient and that the key to fighting off sickness is to first start out with a healthy body and lifestyle.
The recent commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz - Birkenau death camp by Russian Forces on January 20, 1945 and the gathering of 50 world leaders at the World Holocaust Forum at Yad Va Shem in Jerusalem brought new focus on the question of why didn’t the allies Bomb Auschwitz? A BBC/PBS documentary, “Bombing Auschwitz” was accused of being a “whitewash” of FDR’s betrayal of the six million European Jewish men, woman and children murdered in unspeakable ways during the Holocaust. Those accusations and more were the comments of a frequent guest on Israel News Talk Radio – Beyond the Matrix, Dr. Rafael Medoff, executive director of the David S. Wyman, Institute of Holocaust Studies. Rod Bryant and Jerry Gordon discussed these issues with Dr. Medoff.
This week Rabbi Yitzchak and William look at two very interesting verses in the book of Exodus related to the pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire. Early on in chapter 13 we see that Hashem goes before the children of Israel in the pillar of cloud, however, in chapter 14 we see that the angel of Elokim is now moving from before the children of Israel in the pillar of cloud to behind the camp. The pillar of fire also moves and now these two pillars separate the camp of Israel from the camp of Egypt after the Egyptians change their minds and come after the children of Israel. Listen to the very interesting discussion from commentaries of the sages to bring light to these verses.
This: Programme brings you two events of the Heart.
Trump's peace plan is being opposed by many here in the region. Tamar's guest, Ted Belman, founder and editor of Israpundit.org tells Tamar that there may be a better plan, called, the 'Jordan Option'. Find out about it on this show.
This week Rabbi Yitzchak and William look at two very interesting verses in the book of Exodus related to the pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire. Early on in chapter 13 we see that Hashem goes before the children of Israel in the pillar of cloud, however, in chapter 14 we see that the angel of Elokim is now moving from before the children of Israel in the pillar of cloud to behind the camp. The pillar of fire also moves and now these two pillars separate the camp of Israel from the camp of Egypt after the Egyptians change their minds and come after the children of Israel. Listen to the very interesting discussion from commentaries of the sages to bring light to these verses.
We are told "And you should love the Lord your G-d with all of your heart...." There are times in life when we feel tremendously blessed with our lives and 'loving G-d' can be easy. There are times when we are in pain and struggling with challenges and 'loving G-d' can be difficult. What does it mean to 'Love G-d' and how can I love G-d during difficult times in my life?
The 'Deal of the Century' looks a lot like the Two-State Solution - with some adjustments. But will the same tired idea of 'Land for Peace' formula really work? Will making a PLO state inside the belly of Israel really bring peace? Can Arab-Muslims be 'bought off' by Western money and investments? The business it would bring could bring prosperity to the Arabs in the Palestinian Authority, but is that what the 'really' want? Tamar discusses the issue with her guests:
This week on Israel On My Mind, Jono and Ross discuss the recently released Peace to Prosperity plan. They cover a lot of ground for one show but clarify some of the details and misconceptions of the plan along the way. Ross has spent the past couple of days going through the entire plan in order to grasp the details of the plan. In addition to the content of this show, Ross is posting notes to explain various aspects of the plan on his personal Facebook page and sharing them on the official Israel on My Mind Facebook Page. Don't miss, Peace to Prosperity Plan this week on Israel on My Mind.
The Arabs reject the latest do-gooder peace initiative and the winner is Israel! The Torah explains Arab resistance in clear detail. Eerie, magical or, indeed, holy? You decide!
There is never a dull moment in Israel which is a mixed blessing
Orly speaks about the Trump peace plan and the liberation of Auschwitz.
The Tower of Babel worked to break us up into many cultures and languages. However, Isaac Mozeson, author of the book, 'The Origin of Speeches', is showing us the way back to the original language, the one spoken in Eden, which he refers to as 'Edenics'. Tamar reads his dramatic personal story, and then speaks with this fascinating man!
Tamar does an extra, special broadcast examining the Deal of the Century and the ramifications, with guest, Alan Silver.
This week Rabbi Yitzchak and William discuss the connection made in the weekly Torah portion of "Bo" (Come), to crocodiles, the Pharoah of Egypt, and the biblical character of Job. Many of the Jewish sages believe that Job was one of the advisors of Pharoah, who remained silent when Pharoah wanted to kill all the male children of the Hebrew slaves. It is taught that this is the reason he suffered such terrible physical loss.
Hear: A comprehensive report from the World Holocaust Forum Held in Jerusalem, attended by 46 World Leaders, Kings Presidents, Princes and Prime Ministers, as well as excepts from some of the speeches.
The Weekend Edition of the Wall Street Journal on January 18-19, 2020 had a provocative essay by controversial Dr. Martin Indyk, currently a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, former Clinton era Ambassador to Israel, State Department Assistant Secretary for Near East Affairs and Obama era Special envoy for Israel- Palestinian negotiations: “The Middle East Isn’t Worth it Anymore”. Indyk’s bottom line was the US has few vital interests at stake in the Region and should set aside its “grandiose ambitions”. Takeaways were “a two-state solution to the Palestinian problem is a vital Israel interest, not a vital American one” and “We should be wary of those who should rush to battle stations on Iran”.
In today’s episode of Leap of Faith, Penina is joined by Erin Shoshana, who shares her incredible journey from growing up in an Episcopal family in Texas to a Torah Observant Jewish woman raising a family in Israel. She shares with us about how she had to learn to let go, trust the process and realize that family can be made up of people you aren’t related to by blood. Another incredibly inspiring episode you don't want to miss!
Another misdiagnosis of the homicidal, anti-Jew violence of Muslims
THE DEAL OF THE CENTURY OR THE SPIEL OF THE CENTURY? (A spiel is a lengthy, often glib talk that's intended to persuade someone about something.) What will be after Netanyahu meets with Trump and the 'Deal of the Century' is presented?
On this show: Israel's upcoming 3rd elections inside of one year, Naftali Bennett's NEW Right Block, and Trump's 'Deal of the Century'. What does it all mean, and why did the 'right' political parties go so wrong? All this on the show with Jeremy Saltan, Political Strategist, Knesset Insider, and the Tenth candidate in Naftali Bennett's New Right party, and #18 on the Yamina list (the right wing block) for these upcoming elections to the Knesset. Visit his website at: www.KnessetJeremy.com
As human beings, we recognize that at times, we have to give up or sacrifice something that we want now for the sake of a larger goal. At times, we are willing to make such sacrifices (example; missing a football game to study for medical boards) and at other times, we may not be willing to give up what would truly lead to our greater happiness and well being (example; that piece of cake that is going to ruin my diet). Why is it at times so hard to give something up that would ultimately lead to our greater happiness and well being? Why is it so hard to make sacrifices now for the sake of a better future?
Is patience no longer a virtue?
75 years. Commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz.
Why Israel should have nothing to do with it.
Orly is back! Welcoming all the dignitaries that descended upon Israel for the presidents forum on antisemitism.
Hear: How Israel tears itself apart from the inside. Instead of Unity there is division. Personal ego and insults are the order of the day. Gone are the times when politicians worked on the basis of 'My country before me'. Now it's reversed. Demonstrated by the Knesset Member's pay rise, and Netanyahu's immunity application. All that, while according to the OECD we have the highest poverty numbers of all their members. Yet According to Jewish law, we must even feed our animals before ourselves.
Rabbi Yitzchak is once again joined by his wife to discuss the book of Exodus and the importance of names. Often times our names in addition to identifying us, also reveal our characteristics. It is interesting to note that many of the people in the opening stories of Exodus remain nameless. Like Yocheved the mother of Moses and Miriam his sister, as well as the Pharoah. Yet, we see that G-d reveals His Name to Moses in a way that He has never revealed it to anyone else. This show will reveal the importance of our names and more importantly the holiness of the name of G-d.
Why are Jerusalemites gearing up for a traffic nightmare? Because this week, 26 presidents, 4 kings and 4 prime ministers are expected to visit Jerusalem for the "International Holocaust Forum", the largest international event held in Israel. Streets will be closed, parking will be a nightmare, and cars and public transport will need to be re-routed for security reasons in the capital city. Some of the dignitaries expected to arrive are; Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, the Swedish, Danish, and
Tamar gives another talk on the Torah portion from last week, where she shows how even the 'meek' can stand their ground and not be afraid to stand up to the biggest and most powerful people in their lives.
Life is full of ups and downs. Good times and times of challenge. Although we all prefer to 'feel good,' we all have times when we have to grapple with painful emotions. This is a part of everyone's human experience. Is there a perspective that can help us to better handle emotional pain? How should we most effectively face our inner self when it's suffering and challenged with real internal pain?
Tamar explains what is going on as Israel gears up for the upcoming THIRD Elections, -with a focus on the right. Who 'might' she vote for, and who will she 'definitely' not vote for? An in-depth explanation.
After four decades the US has recognized the legality of Israeli settlements
If your enemy says he wants to kill you, believe him! And, yet, many Jews are drawn to causes and leaders who aspire to destroy both Jews and the Jewish state. And why was Moses - modest, speech-impeded, identifiably Egyptian - drawn to fight for the underdog? What does it take to defy authority and, indeed, 'become' a Moses?
In my opinion: The main event of the week was not just Netanyahu, but the conference discussing the Pompeo Doctrine regarding the legality of Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria to which I have devoted a large part of this programme.
For months, we at Israel News Talk Radio – Beyond the Matrix had asked why the Trump Administration hadn’t developed a strategy to confront Iran’s jihadi regime? This was after Iran downed a US reconnaissance drone and launched a drone and cruise missile attack crippling Saudi Arabia’s oil processing and storage facilities.
Rabbi Yitzchak is joined once again by his wife Leah as they discuss the connections made regarding exile and redemption in the Torah portion Vayechi read last week, and the Torah portion of Shemot which starts this week. The connections are made between Yaakov (Jacob), Yosef (Joseph) and Moshe (Moses), as it relates to the beginning of the exile in Egypt and the concept of redemption. Not just the physical redemption of the children of Israel, but the spiritual component that is even relevant today.
From a family tragedy to a spreading of goodness, Tamar Yonah interviews Orly Wahba, the 'Queen of Kindness'. She is an educator, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, best-selling author and community activist, who is passionate about inspiring and motivating people to make the world a kinder place.
Is the tension between Iran and the US really fake news? Is it all 'staged' so a deeper and more secret agenda can move forward?
Is it G-d’s desire that everyone eventually convert to Judaism? Or is there another way? On today’s episode of Leap of Faith, Penina speaks with Shara Chabakji, who shares her journey from Christianity to the seven mitzvot b’nei Noach and the revelation that changed her life. Another incredibly inspirational episode you don’t want to miss!
A special guest as an INTR Listener, Shoshana and her dog 'Moteck' visit Israel and join us on air. A very inspiring interview!
On the evening of January 7, 2020, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched more than a dozen short range ballistic missiles from Iran that hit US coalition bases at Al – Sad and Irbil in Western and Northern Iraq. There were initial unconfirmed reports of possible casualties. Early warning of the attack may have sent both Iraqis, US and other coalition military personnel to safety in bunkers.
The response of American authorities to antisemitism is disappointing
With the sharp spike in anti-semitic attacks against Jews in America and around the world, should you start packing a gun? Tamar Yonah speaks with David Nabhan from www.earthquakepredictors.com/
In this: packed programme Walter talks about his resolution for 2020 and the details of the Likud Primaries.
This week Rav Yitzchak is joined by his wife Leah. He continues the discussion started with William last week about rights versus responsibilities. However, in this week's show through the teaching of Rebbe Nachman, Kabbalah, and other sources we see the connection that halakha has to Shabbat and its ability to bring illumination into all of aspects of our lives.
The US finally fights back after 40 years, and FOX's Tucker Carlson exposes himself.
As threats are thrown from both sides of the world at each other, both the USA and Iran have chosen their first targets to hit. Who will hit next, and what will the targets be, whether military or cyber-terror? Tamar Yonah's guest, Alan Silver, fills us in on everything.
How can we better understand rituals and their importance. How can we connect to ritual...especially those that we cannot logically comprehend? Where do ritual and faith in G-d meet and why can't one stand without the other.
After the killing of top Iranian player, Quasem Soleimani, Major General of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and responsible for military and clandestine extraterritorial operations, the discussion focuses on if a major military conflict will breakout?
On today’s episode of Leap of Faith, Penina speaks with Rachelle Silver who shares the story of her journey from secular Judaism to Torah and how throughout all the challenges in her life, she came to recognize the incredible power of prayer and community. Another inspiring episode you don’t want to miss.
Jews in the U.S. are being targeted daily, assaulted in broad daylight by myriad anti-Semites and the secular Jewish establishment remains, remarkably, silent. Is there a reason for the disunity?
Violent Antisemitism is on the rise in an unlikely location - the United State
Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant bring back Dan Diker of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs to address what is behind the disturbing rise of violent anti-Semitic attacks against Jews in the US and Europe. Diker is the Director of the Program to Counter Political Warfare at the JCPA.
She had it all, an exciting career where she worked for MTV and enjoyed a glitzy life in New York City. She regularly interviewed the TOP stars in show business. Celebrities like Madonna, Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Gwyneth Paltrow, Johnny Depp, Robin Williams, Drew Barrymore, Harrison Ford, Jon Stewart, Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks, Rosie O'donnell, Robert Downey Jr., Howard Stern, etc, etc, etc.
Let's enter the mind of the monster in Monsey. What drives such people?
This week Rabbi Yitzchak and William discuss whether or not we have a right to assert our rights, or whether our faith is based on responsibility and obligation. Judaism has much to teach on this subject, and there is even a connection in the weekly Torah portion of Vayigash. We learn how Yehuda (Judah), the brother of Yosef (Joseph) steps up and takes responsibility, which not only brings restoration to his family, but brings him a legacy of kings.
Can a Chanukah menorah and Christmas tree co-exist under the same roof? What makes a miracle a miracle? And can single-men carrying air-fryers find love on the steaming streets of Tel Aviv? This and more on the Festival of Lights show!
Antisemitism is skyrocketing in the USA and all over the world. Can it be solved, or even quelled? Tamar Yonah speaks with Ron Machol from www.ZachorLegal.org and talks about the efforts being made on 'the books' to try to quell this burst of hatred and violence erupting against peaceful and law-abiding Jews all over the world today.
Light and darkness goes beyond a metaphor for good and evil. Inherent in creation, darkness serves a purpose. Understanding the purpose of darkness enables us to gain deeper meaning to the dark times in our lives. How can we enlighten the darkness in the world and in our lives? How can we adjust our perception to use darkness in a purposeful way so that it's elevated and I am elevated through it?
Chanuka is a reminder of the eternal struggle for Jewish identity
Howie talks about the Maccabees of today.
Rod Reuven Bryant and Jerry Gordon interview Ken Timmerman, veteran Iran watcher and New York Times best-selling author fresh back from Tbilisi, Georgia with a tale of Iran’s Islamic Regime brutality and deception.
What: Kind of Democracy is Israel if the people are not represented in its Parliament? The American: Story continues. Hypocrisy is the order of the day.
Rabbi Yitzchak and William discuss how the dreams of Pharoah in the Torah portion of Miketz read on Shabbat Chanukah, cannot only be connected to Chanukah but can teach us to bring down light. We do this in order to thank, praise, acknowledge and know the Creator in order to draw closer to Him. When we do this, Rebbe Nachman teaches us that we can experience a taste of the World to Come!
We give you the REAL story of Chanukah - UNCENSORED! Tamar Yonah speaks with Rabanit Rhonda Attar, who teaches a course on the real story of Chanukah, what we fought against, and what we fought for, and how it has changed the world today! A NOT TO MISS SHOW!
August 28, 2026 
