יום ראשון, ג׳ אלול תשפ״וSunday, August 16, 2026
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FTX & $1B dollars to Democrats
The United States has a double standard for treating terrorists, depending on who gets terrorized.
Are we a soul in a body? Or a Body with a soul? Rabbi David Aaron returns to the SOUL TALK podcast with Leora Mandel and teaches YOU how to navigate through life!
A tiny flame yields enough power to span the universe. Candle by candle, Canukah allows us to reflect upon the miracles that brought us to today and those lay ahead.
We are being told there will be shortages, lack of deliveries, and a general ‘scarcity’ in the world. What can you do to be less dependent on your government, medical establishment, and even your pharmacy and grocery store?
Join me for an inspiring discussion of how to make seeing the light of God a reality in our everyday experience.
Antisemitism How, Why, Where?
Antisemitism in the United States is Back in Style
Tamar’s back pain was so excruciatingly painful, that she could barely get out of bed. She couldn’t sit in a chair. She either had to lie prone, or pace back and forth – which exhausted her.
Please join us for a discussion of the stand off between the forces of Eisav and Yaakov - then and now. Plus, if you would like to play your part in helping us help our Jewish brothers and sisters from Russia and Ukraine please reach out to me at leah@IsraelNewsTalkRadio.com
The Key to a Successful Jewish Government; the Bible;
Lighten Up welcomes special guest host Aaron Hadida !! Aaron and Steve discuss everything from Kanye to A beauty pageant for Camels!
Natalie starts the show with a story of a "trempist" who was looking for work, bringing about the realization that everyone - even Israelis - have troubles.
The show opens up with an update of the developing new Israeli government under Netanyahu, some candid remarks about Ye, Hitler, America, antisemitism, and the only cure....
Israel has become a world leader in hi-tech which can lead to serious social consequences
A ladder with two feet on the ground that ascends to Heaven symbolizes the situation of all of us. The challenge of constantly climbing the spiritual ladder relies on motivation to reach greater levels of holiness and oneness with God.
As our society places less and less importance on relationships and children, is it losing its chance for a future? As Yaakov builds his family in Haran, join me to apply his lessons to our lives
Howie shares the story about how he was fired from his job because he was fighting for Israel.
Lighten Up welcomes our first guest host Lenny Goldberg! Where we discuss everything from Greta Thunberg to Florida man trying to escape America and go back to Cuba!
Only: The Immediate death penalty for terrorist murder and the punishment of the perpetrators immediate family who brought him or her up, will help to deter continued terror.
Natalie meets with Dani Abell, who moved to Israel in 2011 right after finishing college and getting married. We trace Dani's life from learning at Hesder Yeshivah in Shalavim, to Ramot where he has been for the past 5 years with his wife Lea and 4 children
'The Extremist', is not such an extremist! ...regarding Itamar Ben Gvir
Where do our choices lay when navigating fragile issues of parenting, nationalism, safety and faith? This week we tackle the gritty reality of Israeli life along with the ever-present question of "What does God want?"
The Jay Shapiro Show 24NOV2022 - PODCAST
Tamar Yonah interviews Dennis Prager on Antisemitism, The Left, Censorship, and much more!
After much thought and consideration, Howie has solved the North American attack on Jews problem...
As Palestinians are bombing Israeli cities we remember that the more things change, the more they stay the same (yes they did the same in the Torah too)
Lone Wolf: Terrorists have claimed another three lives this week. For terrorist murder the death penalty is appropriate. It also saves prison costs.
*5 Short News pieces you should know about.
Israel's voters - religious, secular, sephardic, ashkenazi, and non-Jews - did not overwhelmingly elect the new government out of naivete or hubris. Perhaps it is time for 'friends' who do not live our reality to question their own motives before chastising those who lay their lives on the line for the continued existence of the Jewish state.
We must look forward despite the bitterness of the elections. The democratic and Jewish state of Israel is a victory of the human spirit! -with Jay Shapiro
The USA ain't what it used to be.
Finally: We shall have a stable government for the next four years. Netanyahu needs a firm hand to stop the parties’ infighting for advantages. Now the country must come first.
This week Steven and Matt return to the airwaves after visiting each other's countries and take on the world of Jew hatred and how not to handle it.
Netanyahu is trying to build a coalition. What will the next government in Israel look like? We go over what we know (for now) and how it might look.
Jay talks about the elections in Israel that have been decided, and now the Right must act exactly as the Left acted in order to rule.
Israel's recent election campaign provided plenty of fodder for name calling, biased assumptions and fear mongering.
Howie got a call from a Rabbi who was awfully upset with him. He tells the story in this unforgettable and important show!
Israel cannot be both Jewish and democratic
This week, join us as we follow the tirals and tribulations of Avraham Avinu and these teachings' implications for the recent israeli elections
Elections -- Israel/US
Israel: Finally voted for change and a government that has the mandate of the people to instate a right-wing policy, that will bring the country back to Zionism and a Jewish State.
Israel's fifth election in two and a half years may
The Israeli public has expressed, by majority vote, a call for bringing Jewish values, Jewish identity and Jewish tradition to the fore.
Jewish Jews want Judea & Samaria. Non-Jewish Jews Don't.
Looks like Binyamin Netanyahu will be forming the next government of Israel. But will he look to build a coalition with his 'natural' partners on the Right?Or will he want a more 'center' government and look to build a coalition government with the Left? With Bibi, anything can happen. So what now?
The: Fake claim that the Lebanon Border agreement is a win for Israel. We handed over a part of our territorial waters, which is no different from surrendering land. Lapid has no mandate. Hezbollah won.
ISRAELI ELECTION FEVER?
The Jay Shapiro Show 27OCT2022 - PODCAST
Judaism confers unique obligations regarding "nature." Is a rainbow merely a rainbow or something more profound?
Hear: About my shock when I read the treacherous words of the caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid, how he panicked to get votes, and how he grovelled to the Arabs to get theirs. And how he brought the sleeping Arab/Israeli conflict to the forefront of the UN agenda by supporting it during his speech to the United Nations Assembly.
Politics, here, US, UK, Italy.
Natalie welcomes us to the program by recaping the past few weeks which were packed with Jewish holydays, Rosh HaShana, Yom Kippur and Sukkot. She then plays earlier recorded pieces where she shares some wisdom like "make a change in your life" and "in Israel, you can make your mark." Natalie plays from the Israeli radio while driving, translating for us - giving us a taste of life in Israel.
Those rock-throwing would-be assassins
Among the smallest nations in the world, Israel's hi-tech industry is among the top ten leaders.
This week Steven and Matt recap their Rosh Hashanahs, plus Joe Biden's Rosh Hashanah party. Where he told the Jews he probably went to synagogue more than they ever did. Seriously. Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Auschwitz and causes a stir with his guest book inscription. An executive at Beyond Meat chows down on some guys nose, during a fight, and of course, Florida Man.
*Freedom is a fragile thing! *Europe's gas sabotage *Inflation = Demand Destruction vs. Supply shortages *Israeli economic stability amidst global chaos
The fact that Israel's air force is cooperating and training with a large number of foreign military service no longer makes headlines.
Reward, redemption and forgiveness await all who take the first step. Yom Kippur allows us to replace fear with expectation in return for sincere efforts toward bettering ourselves.
As we start a new year and face Yom Kippur join us to discuss how we can make this year more peaceful, successful and beautiful by leaving all of the baggage behind us.
The Redemption depends on awareness, clarity and action. No one among us is exempt!
Howie looks at how television killed morality and destroyed family values and morality.
What if Rosh Hashana could become your time of healing, of reclaiming happiness and innocence. Join us to hear just how that happens as God judges us in the most loving way
Today’s: Feature Item punctures the claim that fossil fuels can be phased out and replaced by various forms of renewable energy. It explains the folly of covering the landscape with wind turbines, or energy absorbing solar panels. The programme discusses the implications of producing batteries for electric cars and the economic consequences of phasing out gasoline cars. It shows how Israel can use its natural gas, but suggests not to change its energy production until the great powers have led the way.
This week Steven and Matt discuss the Queen's funeral and the King's ascension - and his circumcision. Smoke salmon is off the menu at a progressive, virtue signaling NY synagogue, non-binary racers, and of course, Florida Man. All this and more, on this week's Lighten Up.
Natalie greets Aleeza Ben-Shalom, (Philadelphia - Pardes Chana, 2021) and discusses the challenges she and her family have had for their first full year in Israel. They discussed living with one small 5-seater car (they are a family of 7), the children's growing independence, the struggles with Hebrew for the kids, the parents, and with bureaucracy; and the good people who help. Finally, the show ended with a focus on the excellent seasonal fresh produce.
Biden has presided over the most serious non-war-related decline in Life Expectancy in history?
How to keep your calm through the chalanges of life? How to come out of every situation as a winner? As we celebrate the birthday of the Baal Shem and Baal Hatanya todat, join us for a fresh perspective that will add energy and vigor to every moment of your life
What do 'First Fruits' teach us about Jewish practice and outlook? And what weighs more: Repentance out of fear or repentance born of love?
Israel's inability to form a stable government in four elections is seen by its enemies as a source if vulnerability.
In this episode, Natalie speaks to us from the heart touching on the benefits of avoiding small talk and the short memories of Israelis, before launching into an interview with Nathaniel Washay, (Detroit-Efrat 2019) who shares his motivation for making aliyah....he didn't want to be an old man departing the airplane, kissing the ground, and being whisked off to an old-age home! He wanted to come to Israel to LIVE, not to DIE.
Tamar Yonah joins Steve as a co host due to technical difficulties with Matt. Where we discussed marrying inadament objects, Dating Leftists, and another Segment of Quotes from Kamala!!
Nikita Khrushav: "Your children's children will live under communism. You Americans are so gullible. No, you won't accept Communism outright, but we'll keep feeding you small doses of Socialism until you'll finally wake up and find you already have Communism. We won't have to fight you. We'll so weaken your economy until you'll fall like an overripe fruit into our hands."
On this week's Lighten Up Steven and Matt laugh at crazy leftists, the difficulty with Jewish stand-up, Dr. Ruth puts the moves on Bill Clinton, more Get drama, and of course, Florida Man and Schadenfreude. All this and more on Lighten Up!
Election: Fever has gripped Israel. Both here and in the US the month of November may change the political landscape. Even in the UK a new Prime Minister will be installed in a few days.
The State of Israel was created fifty years after the first Zionist Congress. This was an unprecedented success of historical magnitude
The Torah commands us to "create justice". Is this even possible when each man possesses different biases, strengths, deficits and status? Tzedek, tzedek! Justice is not an 'end game' but a perpetual work in progress. No one - individual or society - is exempt!
"Thou shalt not judge" is the greatest commandment of our generation. But there is nothing more beautiful, enruching and empowering than the judgement of Elul. Join us to hear how to make this Elul an amazing part of your year
Tamar interviews Shalom Pollack, author of the book, "Jews, Israelis and Arabs: An Observer’s View Of Israel’s Shifting Society" who wrote a piece sharing his views on why 'the establishment' views the Israeli far right as a huge threat, even more than they do the Arab terrorists. Opinion piece.
Natalie begins the program with Leah (Louise) and Akiva (Mark) Powers, who made aliyah in 2019 from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - to Ashkelon.
*Kabul one year later
This traditional time of personal stock-taking - chesbon nefesh - has gotten a bad rap! Let's embrace this period to both repair and deepen our relationship with God.
This week Steven shares a story about his Monkey Pox exposure, Air France pilots fist fight during flight, and delicious schadenfreude kabobs. Plus, unhinged liberals on Facebook, and much more, on this week's Lighten Up
So called experts on the Middle East have been consistently wrong in their understanding of Israel and its neighbors in the Middle East.
Howie is outraged that Jews are again under attack in New York City. In this must hear episode, Howie offers some suggestions on how to turn Jews from victims to victors.
During: the period of British rule in America in the 1760's and early 1770's the rallying cry was: 'No taxation without representation' Walter suggests that this slogan should be adopted in Israel
50th year memorial of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre
This week Steven and Matt discuss troubles in the airline industry, the Japanese government wants their youth to drink more booze, schadenfreude at the misfortune of a miserable Jew hater, and, of course, Florida man. This and much more, on this week's Lighten Up.
Josh gives an URGENT plea for World Jewry to return home to Israel now!
The Palestinian media and street praise terrorism. How can we make peace with them?
This week Steve and Matt celebrate 50 episodes and take a trip down memory lane. Also, Hitler wine is a hit with German tourists in Italy, the WHO is renaming Monkey Pox and wants your input, and a family who buried their cat and get a big surprise when the pet walks in the door. All this and more, one this week's Lighten Up
Josh Wander and Rabbi Moshe Lichtman discuss whether influential Jews in the diaspora should or shouldn't be making aliyah because of the good they can do in their host countries. Who's right?
Archaeological evidence has been found authenticating the proof of the history of the Roman conquest of Jerusalem in the Year 70 CE
Negative, jaded observations about people and places is fashionable and easy. However, looking beyond the 'outer' and into the souls of both human beings and the holy land of Israel frequently requires loftier, Heaven-centered vision.
According to at least one opinion, the world is changing in an unprecedented manner - one that history has likely never seen. Will we be ready for what might await us?
What baggage are you carrying around that won't let you enjoy life? Where are you stuck and can't go forward? Join us to explore the beautiful yet little understood holiday of TuBeav that the sages say was the happiest day of the Jewish year
August 14, 2026 
