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This week Steven and Matt talk about Joe Biden's trip to Israel. An Israeli company will test if fecal bacteria pills boost cancer immunotherapy, and how the recent Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha sounds remarkably like the binding of Isaac, from the Torah.
Josh Wander and Rabbi Moshe Lichtman talk about the new situation when it comes to blaming the Jews regarding the Ukrainian-Russian war: Both sides blame Israel that it is not doing enough to support them, and the Jews in Russia might now receive the brunt.
A Report from the conference discussing ‘New tools of combating Anti-Semitism’, with the keynote address by the American Special Envoy to combat Anti-Semitism and highly respected Lawyer and activist Debora Lipstadt as well as remarks by the American Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides.
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Ruchi Koval is the co-founder and associate director of the Jewish Family Experience, an independent Sunday school and Jewish congregation near Cleveland, Ohio. She talks to us about the possible meanings behind unanswered prayers.
A visit of an American president to Israel is always a cause for pride, but in Jay Shapiro's opinion, the arrival of US President Joe Biden in Israel also raises some concerns.
Natalie spends this episode sharing parts of her week with us....
*The G-7's demand to transition to renewables ...is an utter failure.
How can you ensure that your kids will be financially secure throughout their life?
"We went through a vigorous course in United Hatzalah in a short amount of time and now we are ready to give back to our homeland.”
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher discuss the Chicago shooting spree and the family members of Israeli victims of terror who visit the Tomb of the Ancestors in Hebron. Then, Rav Mike Feuer on the epic Torah portion of Balak, where a talking donkey tries to dissuade the evil sorcerer Bilaam for cursing the Jewish people. And jogging in Judea and fun listener emails!
When Balak couldn't find the Jews, he targeted their families. Join us for a discussion of the ultimate source of Jewish strength - our families
For believers from all over the world, the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs is a spiritual and historical center and a place where one can connect to the path and faith of the forefather Abraham.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Dahlia Topolosky is the rebbetzin at Kehilat Pardes in Rockville, Maryland. She gives us many concrete strategies to reduce anxiety and minimize panic attacks.
Join Steven and Matt for their July 4th broadcast. Plus, listener mail, Ben and Jerry's update, , more schadenfreude, and more Bible movie reviews. This week on Lighten Up.
Prime Minister Yair Lapid's video message to the United States on America's Independence Day.
By Moshe Herman
First, Yishai and Malkah Fleisher rap about Israeli teacher's strikes, anti-Israel tourists, and read your emails. Then, Jake Bennett on defeating Ben & Jerry’s BDS hate antisemitic hate movement and on building the Holy Land with your hands.
Are some mysteries better left hidden? Listen to Andrea and her good buddy Simon Anstey tussle over the state of affairs in the world. Lots of schmooze, news and laughing with Jews!
What's wrong with American abortion debate, what does the Torah think about fetal life and the legacy of the Lubaitvcher Rebbe that can turn this challenge into a blessing
Dr. Mordechai Ben-Menachem, commentator on mid-east and world issues, and author of the book: Muslim Winter
This week Steven and Matt talk about, you guessed it, Roe v. Wade being overturned, and the left is going bonkers. The Canadian Special Envy on the Holocaust and Anti Semitism exhibits classic cowardice and caves to Jew haters. And Dumb and Dumber, Middle East style. This and more, on this week's Lighten Up.
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Ariela Davis offers insightful perspectives on how women can find strength, meaning and resilience to face life's challenges through Torah learning.
The show opens up with the sounds of Summer, as Natalie records poolside during her morning shift. This show features Natalie speaking at different sections throughout the day....
It takes a team to manage your investments and getting to know the different players and the positions they play is important
Arabs dance at the annual Dabkeh festival in Shechem (Nablus).
Social media has proven to be dangerous on many levels. The struggle to remain both informed and relevant requires iron-clad vigilance. Still, is vigilance enough when insidious forces work tirelessly to destroy all that we hold sacred?
The Israeli government may fall after only one year in office. This shatters many hopes for stability and non-partisanship
Jeremy Gimpel brings us his latest cowboy on the range music video from the Ibei Hanachal farm in Gush Etzion.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai Fleisher learns from Amsterdam the power of flowers to make peace - like in the Biblical story of Aaron's staff. Malkah Fleisher on Israeli Knesset coalition collapse and coping with school teacher strike. And special guest Leah Fleisher on young decision making and graduating grade school.
As Israel is entering yet another phase of its leadership crisis, join me to explore Torah's leadership lessons that will change your life.
The Queen: A story of counsel and quiet influence. How her subjects forgot their troubles, let their hair down and celebrated for four days.
Itamar can't sleep, until he finds what to count...
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman helps husbands and wives get connected for real. She shares with us the C.A.L.M. method to bring couples together for ultimate closeness and happiness. C--Connect to Yourself; A--Ask for Clarity; L--Listen to the Answer; M--Master a Higher Level of Consciousness.
Some folks feel that by buying TIPs (Treasury Inflation Protected bonds) they are protected from inflation. Listen to find out if this is true or just a myth.
Magen David worker take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test from Israelis, at a Magen David Adom drive through complex in Jerusalem.
Bill Maher takes on Nicholas Kristof and defends Israel.
The Israeli government may fall after only one year in office. This shatters many hopes for stability and non-partisanship
What are YOU doing to ensure the safety - physical, spiritual, moral - of those who are connected to you?
By Moshe Herman
A special show for Parshat Shelach, the Torah portion of the Jewish people's rejection of the Land of Israel: Malkah and Yishai Fleisher in Israel's Tourism Ministry, Rabbi Elie Mischel on rabbis making Aliyah, Dr. Noam Arnon on Biblical Hebron's daunting walls, and recently deceased Israeli author AB Yehoshua on Zionism.
As the Jews travel to the Promised Land, they become their own worst enemies, tripping all over themselves. Join me for a discussion of how sometimes we get in our own way of reaching our goals
Some 2,700 years ago, King Sennacherib of Assyria begins his conquest of the Kingdom of Judah. King Hezekiah, direct descendant of King David, begins his preparations for the defense of the capital city of Judah, Jerusalem, including building a massive wall around the expanses of the city.
Natalie starts off by describing changing your goals, changing the way you want your life to look and to be. It can happen anywhere, no matter where you live. It can happen early on, or later in life. Welcome to the show Yael Kaner, Baltimore - Ma'ale Adumim in 2011. Yael created "Bubby-On-Call" a babysitting service, and also has become a Resilience Coach. She emphasizes being positive and being resilient, knowing your worth and your tools in order to succeed in life.
This week Steven and Matt talk about summer break, and how great it is to have our kids home. How great is your faith in the almighty? Probably not as good as this woman's. Also, the Iran follies continue. They claim to have gotten a big Mossad agent, but they're full of hot air. Something about their story stinks!. And Lighten Up as sleep therapy?
June 13th 2022 - Israel Unplugged
What would need to happen in order for YOU to consider yourself successful at investing?
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Devorah Kigel helps women figure out how to find the husband that is right for them. She discusses the "non negotiable list," as well as the "must have" list, and goes over how to spot red flags in a relationship.
On this show: With the present Israeli government coalition not yet passing the Judea & Samaria Law, what is the future for Judea & Samaria Residents? Will other MKs vote to apply sovereignty, or will the government fall? PLUS: Biden & Carter, can you tell them apart? Also, EVs & Mass Shooting Events in the United States. -with guest: Dr. Mordechai Ben-Menachem, commentator on mid-east and world issues, and author of the book: Muslim Winter https://tinyurl.com/y6g85sec
This is the senior speech that Julie Hartman (Harvard ‘22) delivered in Harvard’s Memorial Chapel on May 3, 2022.
The whole truth about the term the "West Bank" - the mistaken anti-Zionist narrative which developed concerning the heritage of our ancestors, Judea and Samaria.
The Israeli flag is proudly hung from a building in Ramat Gan.
Israeli citizens living in Judea and Samaria will fall under military law if the Knesset does not retain Israeli civilian sovereignty over those areas within the next two months
A truly good leader cannot rest on his laurels but must always exercise the same level of dedication and commitment today as he did the day before.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher talk about visiting the Temple Mount on Shavuot, new laws for a more Jewish Israel, and how to talk less politics. Then, Ben Bresky on Rabbi Ovadia Bartenura. Finally, Yishai's talk on the Three Pillars of the Jewish State.
Iran declared war on Israel, Israel MUST attack Iran today. Howie calls on the Israeli government to launch a full scale war on Iran. Find out why in this must listen to show!
The summer has amazing spiritual energy for growth and also many challanges. Join us for a discussion of Torah advice on how to use the summer for amazng spiritual achievements, while avoiding the pitfalls.
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis-Wolff uses Jewish principles to guide us in parenting kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens. She talks about helping kids with anxiety, how to properly discipline your child, and how to truly make them feel grateful for what they have.
This week Steven and Matt discuss the controversy over Bradley Cooper usinga prosthetic nose to play Leonard Bernstein, Is this really anti-Semitic? The Top Gun sequel is breaking records, and actually has an Israeli connection. Plus, how do special interest groups get their own months? And more importantly, why?
In case the Judea & Samaria law doesn't pass, it might be time to brush up on those (really) old law books.
Businessman and right-wing activist Joe Zevuloni met with former PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to wave the Israeli flag.
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Cross-border investing and understanding what an investor can expect from the experience.
Putting aside the question as to whether Bikkurim are brought during a Shemittah year, here are a couple of photos from Moshav Yashresh.
Rabbi Sacks talked about the similarities between Ruth and Tamar, and what we can learn from their experiences about our identity as a Jewish people.
It is three years since the first peace agreements were made with important Moslem nations. It is time to summarize the results
By Moshe Herman
Yishai returns to Israel and recounts to Malkah Fleisher his experiences bringing the light of Jerusalem to the Diaspora - while she recounts her time with the children in the mass flag march in actual Jerusalem. Then, Rav Mike Feuer on the Jewish power of Samson and the power of blessing through the Priestly Blessing.
Why did the grandmother cry at the brit and what did the angels have against Moshe? As we receive the Torah this Shavuot, please join me as we explore its relevance to our everyday experiences
A massive PLO flag was hung on on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange building on Wednesday.
It has nothing to do with the fact that cheesecake is really, really good.
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Daniella Rudoff, the Marriage Architect, talks about relationship building skills and developing communication skills between men and women.
How important is being in Eretz Yisrael? Listen to the chief rabbi who cared about being in Israel even for a millisecond longer. -with hosts Josh Wander and Rabbi Moshe Lichtman
Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Joe Biden. How do they affect Israel's security?
• Find out how to plan with your spouse for long term and short-term personal and financial goals
The Kotel was packed on Sunday morning for celebratory holiday prayers of Jerusalem Day.
Arab media is going wild over the massive Israeli flag unfurled at the Kotel.
One man declared: "G-d gave us the Old City, the Kotel, the Shechina, the Makom Hamikdash in our hands, what can we give to Him? We are going to make this into a Makom Torah."
The annual march on Jerusalem Day will test Israel's ability to maintain control over the city
The Torah is eternal and the lessons transcend time, circumstance and location.
The new elevator to Maarat Hamachpela (Tomb of the Patriarchs) in Hebron is finally under construction.
By Moshe Herman
Rabbi Yishai Fleisher is on the road, finding support for rebuilding Hebron. While in the US he discusses the mass shooting sprees in America, the filming of the Israel Biblical Highway special with former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Ambassador David Friedman, the global consciousness of Jerusalem on Jerusalem Day, the memory of the Biblical Isaac - and the surprising reason he was not called God's servant.
Is Judaism dying? Howie believes that in North America it is...Then an article in Haaretz nearly changed his mind...
This is the story of how my family, my wife and six children, sold our home and our possessions to settle the most strategic area at the edge of Jewish settlement in Judea
Hear: How Lone soldiers, Jewish young men and women from all over the world come to Israel without parents or family to volunteer their service and join the IDF the Israel Defence Forces, and how Israeli society cares for them.
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Lifshy Ajzenszmidt is the rebbetzin of South Caulfield Hebrew Congregation in Melbourne, Australia.
Natalie starts off by describing her recent visit to the US Embassy in Jerusalem in an effort to renew her childrens' US passports;
An examination on how some Jews relate to the Land of Israel and how being outside the Holy Land can influence their perceptions of Torah edicts. Also, the appeals of living in the West: the 3-Cs: Comfort, Convenience and Cosco.
This week Steven and Matt discuss dumpster diving. Is this really going to be a thing? Also, the link between testosterone levels and being conservative, choosing dogs by Zodiac signs, Bnei Brith takes back a Mazel Tov, and the sanctification of G-d's name.
'-with guest: Dr. Mordechai Ben-Menachem, commentator on mid-east and world issues, and author of the book: Muslim Winter
There are signs of strains in israeli society that must be dealt with as soon as possible!
Noa Tishby talks about the double-standard surrounding the death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
Today, Doug talks about the two main myths about how to invest when inflation is high
By Moshe Herman
Malkah is back and joins Rabbi Yishai to talk about an unusual Jewish tattoo, the light of Lag BaOmer, and the baseless hate and darkness that threatens Israel. Ben Bresky on the historic celebrations of Rabbi Simon's passing. And finally, Table Torah: Connecting to Land of Israel for a true connection to God.
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Mimi David, Director of Women's Education for Aish HaTorah in St. Louis, Missouri, instills in us pride for being a woman.
Is human existence determined by random events that are pieced together by fate? Today's show discusses the roles that choice, values and Heaven play in our lives.
Howie is sick and tired of Jewish Organizations trying to appropriate other people's tragedies. He calls for them to stop selling out the Jewish People!
Why do the Jewish People celebrate the death of a great sage and what are our takeaways from last year's Miron tragedy
September 18, 2026 
