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Nothing like watching reruns of the classics on a lazy Sunday. Somehow, they always seem so timely.
Members of the Joint List - the Arab political party in the (Zionist) Knesset, met in the (Zionist) President of Israel's home in Undivided Jerusalem to discuss their recommendations for the next prime minister of the State of Israel, of which they are full citizens. In case you were wondering, the Arab party didn't recommend […]
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Peopley watch today's partial solar eclipse at the Bloomfield Science Museum in Jerusalem on March 20, 2015.
h/t Washington Free Beacon And for good measure: Post by Senator Tom Cotton.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai rants about Ahmed Tibi, leader of the Arab Movement for Change, an Israeli political party, who said, "We thought the Israeli public wanted change, but instead acted in a tribal way, and therefore we are left with Netanyahu." Then, Zeev Ben-Shachar, director of Israel Education at Jerusalem U., joins Yishai in-studio to deconstruct the techniques of the Israel-haters and to lay out a strategy for fighting anti-Israel bias on campuses. Finally, Rabbi Mike Feuer and Yishai take the studio outside on a beautiful Jerusalem day to talk about the challenging issues of faith when things don't go our way and the resulting anger. They also provide an "intro" to the Book of Leviticus and discuss the challenging issue of animal sacrifice.
Find out about peak oil and how the production & sale of cheap oil has affected other oil sources
Israelis count the remaining ballots from soldiers and absentee voters at the parliament in Jerusalem, a day after the general elections for the 20th Israeli parliament on March 18, 2015.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai is joined first by Knesset Insider Jeremy Saltan and then by VOI Bureau Chief Daniel Seaman to discuss how PM Benjamin Netanyahu beat the New York Times, the V-15 campaign, US President Barack Obama -- and how the strategies of his enemies backfired. Then, David P. Goldman (known as "Spengler" in his erudite columns), is Senior Fellow at the London Center for Policy Research, Associate Fellow at the Middle East Forum and author of "How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam is Dying, Too". He joins Yishai to discuss the hegemonic appetite of Iran, America's explicit acceptance of it, and the mandate that PM Netanyahu has received from Israel's voters to fight it. Finally, Alex Traiman joins Yishai in-studio to discuss the upcoming coalition and the spiritual significance of the Likud victory, using the Purim miracle as a parable.
A worker cleans the floor, covered with Likud campaign banners depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud ballots, at the Likud party headquarters in Tel Aviv on March 18, 2015, after the exit polls in the Israeli general elections were announced, with PM Netanyahu claiming victory.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai is joined by his wife, Malkah, to recap the Fleisher family's voting adventures and marvel at Israel's youth, who are deeply involved in the political process. Then, Haaretz blogger and TLV1 broadcaster Allison Kaplan Sommer joins Yishai to discuss the voting patterns of Israel's Coastal Plain, traditionally a more liberal bloc. Finally, a must-hear interview with Aida Touma-Sliman, the former head of the International Department of the Communist Party of Israel. Recently resigned from her post as editor-in-chief of Al-Ittihad (an Israeli daily Arabic newspaper) to run in the fifth -- and realistic -- slot of the Joint Arab List, she bares some tough issues that divide Muslim-Arabs and Jews in Israel.
By Moshe Herman
How many people came to the nationalist rally? Why was Jerusalem such a central issue? Why did the prime minister himself take the time to show up? Yishai is joined in-studio by VOI political correspondent Raoul Wootliff to reflect on the right-wing demonstration in Tel Aviv on Sunday night. Also, why has kissing the Mezuzah become a political issue? Listen to Yishai rant against those in the post-Zionist camp who make fun of traditional Israelis, portraying them as boorish and backward. Then, hear the voices of the people of Israel -- some pro, some con -- who came out to demonstrate on Sunday night. Yishai was on the scene to provide a feel for the real mood in Israel.
We're not endorsing Netanyahu. A vote for Bennett is definitely just as good. But when we saw this Chuck Norris video, we knew had to put it up (or else).
This chart will help you pick the party to vote for...
How do emotions affect the way that people make financial decisions?
There was another large political rally held on Sunday, and not just the massive rally of the political right in Tel Aviv's Kikar Rabin.
Workers are putting up banners and posters ahead of this evening's right-wing election rally in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square. The Rally is called, "United for the Land of Israel". PM Netanyahu has confirmed he plans to attend, as will Naftali Bennett.
This gold Menorah, recreated by the Machon HaMikdash and ready for use in the Temple. It is currently located on the stairs leading down to the Kotel form the Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem, for all to see. The menorah weighs one-half ton. It contains forty five kilograms of twenty four karat […]
By Moshe Herman
Yishai raises the issue of Kurdistan Regional Government President Masoud Barzani talking about the honor to fight ISIS. Yishai wonders why Israel does not use that kind of language when fighting jihadists. Also, Yishai asks why Iran's supreme leader thinks that the open letter from Republican senators signals "disintegration" in Washington. Then, Knesset Insider Jeremy Saltan joins Yishai to explain the latest Israeli election polls, the swing towards the Zionist Union party and why he says that PM Benjamin Netanyahu will probably end up being the next PM. Finally, on Spiritual Cafe: Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Yishai to talk Torah. Why did the Jewish people turn to the Golden Calf, and what is meaning of the incomprehensible commandment of the Red Heifer, which purifies from the energy of death and brings us into the Temple in Jerusalem.
I came across this practical, yet amusing video on how to making your house kosher for Pesach. It's in Hebrew with English subtitles. Well worth watching, whether you know how to make your house kosher, or not yet.
By Moshe Herman
Did the courageous speech of PM Netanyahu, who stood up on a world stage and proclaimed that an Iran deal is dangerous, provide Republican senators with the strength to draft and address a letter to the Iranian regime, undercutting President Obama's plans? Why did Jordan's King Abdullah blame Israel, once again, for regional instability?And who is really dividing Jerusalem? Also, what was American comedian and radio host Joe Piscopo doing at the Voice of Israel? Yishai gives the answers. Then, Kenneth L. Marcus, president and general counsel of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, and author of the award-winning "Jewish Identity and Civil Rights in America" -- and Paul Miller, executive director of the Salomon Center, who wrote an article about anti-Semitism on college campuses -- join Yishai to discuss the dark truth about Jew-hatred at American universities.
For more pictures from this year's Dames of the Dance, click here. To get tickets (women only), go to www.damesofthedance.com or call 052-957-0802.
Jumping. Tapping, Flying across the stage. More than 100 Jewish women are on their toes (literally) this week at Dames of the Dance
By Moshe Herman
Dr. Mordechai Kedar is Research Associate at the BESA Center for Strategic Studies at Bar Ilan University, a renowned expert on radical Islam, and served for 25 years as Lt. Col. in Israeli military intelligence (and still in the reserves as part of the Northern Command.) He joins Yishai in-studio to spell out the religious motivations of Islamic State terrorists, President Obama's outsourcing of Iran as a tool against ISIS and future scenarios for the Middle East. Then, Alex Selsky, the newest and one of the youngest members of the Jewish Agency's Board of Governors -- who is also the CEO of the World Forum of Russian-Speaking Jewry and formerly served as adviser to PM Benjamin Netanyahu -- joins Yishai in-studio to talk about the Israeli Russian-speaking electorate.
In this election cartoon, Tzipi Livni and Yitzchak Herzog argue it out who gets to be the Prime Minister that day, as part of their rotation agreement. Until...
Students in Gush Etzion toured exhibits from various infantry units ahead of their draft. The units tried to convince the soon-to-be new recruits to choose to join their unit. As an added bonus, Defense Minister Moshe Boogie Yaalon came to speak to the students.
Doug Goldstein talking to ... Doug Goldstein
By Moshe Herman
Michael Doran, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, and former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, joins Yishai to review the impact of PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Congress speech. Then, Ethan Bearman, nationally syndicated American radio talk-show host and one of Talkers magazine’s 2014 “Heavy Hundred,” joins Yishai live from San Francisco. He discusses the fuss over Rachel Beyda, a candidate for a student board position at UCLA who was challenged with the question: “Given that you are a Jewish student and very active in the Jewish community, how do you see yourself being able to maintain an unbiased view?” Listen in!
It's not the Persian Bazaar, it's the Jerusalem Shuk - Machane Yehuda. On the campaign trail, PM Netanyahu and MK Miri Regev visited the shuk earlier today.
Lately it seems that everything interesting is happening in Efrat. On Friday, hundreds of runners of all ages (apparently dogs too) took part in the Efrat marathon.
Discussing the mindset of $ and appreciating its value, and how to develop your inner entrepreneur
In this latest election commercial, Netanyahu plays Monopoly with friends, as they ask and beg him to give up Jerusalem.
Purim is a national holiday and costume party in Israel, when there is a spirit of unity.
By Moshe Herman
Israel Prize-winning novelist, essayist and playwright A.B. Yehoshua ("Buli")-- author, most recently, of "Ahizat Moledet" (Homeland Lesson) -- was called the "Israeli Faulkner" by the New York Times. A left-wing intellectual, he has recently called on Europe to recognize Palestine as a independent state. He joins Yishai to talk about the meaning of Zionism, and give literary depth to the Scroll of Esther. Then, Knesset Insider Jeremy Saltan joins Yishai in-studio to dissect the politics behind the Purim story.
It's Purim and Iran's planning nuclear genocide against Israel. This might be an appropriate Video of the Day. On the other hand, it might not be an appropriate Video of the Day too. It's tough to tell on Purim.
By Moshe Herman
Across Eastern Europe, more than a million Jews were killed by Nazi paramilitary death squads called "Einsatzgruppen," and their bodies were thrown into mass graves. Many of these grave sites remained unmentioned and untouched for decades. On the Fast of Esther, Father Desbois joins Yishai to convey a message of Jewish strength. Then, VOI's Binyamin Nakonechny joins Yishai in-studio to tell stories and play music in preparation for the Purim holiday -- and in keeping with the verse from the Book of Esther: "The Jews had light and gladness and joy and honor."
Please note: The video is not from this year in terms of the specific days the rabbi mentions, but the rest of the content is obviously relevant.
Rav Ovadia Yosef's hat and robes made an appearance at a Shas political rally on Tuesday.
By Moshe Herman
Fred Maroun -- a Canadian of Arab origin, who lived in Lebanon until 1984 (including during 10 years of civil war)-- supports Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state. He tells Yishai the ironic tale of how Israel brought him back to a relationship with the Arab world, and the sad reality of how pro-Israel Arabs cannot speak freely in Arab countries. Then, Paul Miller -- executive director of the Salomon Center and a highly regarded writer and political consultant -- joins Yishai from the AIPAC policy conference in Washington, and reports on PM Netanyahu's speech in preparation for his big Congressional address. Finally, VOI's Jeremy Saltan join Yishai in-studio for an analysis of Israeli debates and the lead-up to PM Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress.
Why is it necessary to be accountable in business and in life? And how does it differ from guilt?
PA President Mahmoud Abbas is making sure PA children will go without milk and the parents forced to ration what little milk they have.
By Moshe Herman
Rev. John Counsell is a pastor, a radio show host, a biker and an Israel-lover. Together with one of Ottawa's top rabbis, he is leading a tour of the Holy Land for his listeners. John joins Yishai to talk about living an inspiring biblical life; hosting a religious, call-in talk-radio show on a secular station in Canada; ministering to bikers; and supporting Israel with all his heart. Then, Yishai hosts Brig. Gen. Avi Yaakovi, recently retired from the Israel Air Force, after flying more than 4,000 hours on an F-16 -- thereby setting an Israeli record and becoming part of an exclusive international club consisting of only a few dozen elite pilots. Listen in and hear more!
This is what the Rosenblum family (who?) are sending out for their Shaloch-E-Manos this year...
IDF soldiers, reservists and local security units participated in a massive training drill in the town of Efrat, Gush Etzion, reenacting an infiltration of terrorists into the settlement, on March 02, 2015. The IDF's central command called a surprise training exercise in the West Bank to test reservists' alertness and to prepare for the possibility […]
What are the ramifications of giving up your US citizenship? Would it effect your visiting the US?
On Thursday evening, students at the Orot Etzion Boys Elementary School in Efrat reenacted different Biblical scenes as part of an interactive live art/Torah exhibition for the month of Adar. Every floor, corner, class and even staircase of the school (think Jacob's ladder) showed off exhibits and models the students put together by themselves. In […]
The latest Latma - HaKol Shafit, with English subtitles. I recommend watching the Any Boycott, and Hanin Zoabi segments.
Thousands of ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the granddaughter of the rabbi of the ultra orthodox Jewish Kretchnif dynasty in Kiryat Tsanz, Netanya.
By Moshe Herman
The worsening housing crisis, the worsening Iran crisis and other problems that Israeli politicians can't seem to solve -- and with Knesset elections taking place a mere two years after the previous ones -- are causing many Israelis to be cynical about the political process. The voter has a desire to see something different, but will they be disappointed again? Dr. Seth Frantzman, op-ed editor of the Jerusalem Post, joins Yishai in-studio to discuss the state of the Israeli electorate. How can the most famous man in history also be the most humble? Why are we commanded to remember to destroy the memory of Amalek (Israel's arch nemesis)? These and other conundrums are the topics of discussion between Rabbi Mike Feuer and Yishai on the segment that gets you ready for Shabbat.
Photos from The Anglo Vote
By Moshe Herman
Dr. Ran Baratz -- the founding editor of the conservative, Hebrew-language Web magazine MIDA, and the director of the Tikvah Fund's Political Thought program -- joins Yishai in-studio. Baratz analyzes the "new Israeli," whose identity is formed in a mixed and tolerant religious environment; the rare "new Arab," who accepts Israel; and PM Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions and his call to European Jewry to immigrate to Israel. Then, VOI's Raoul Wootliff joins Yishai to share audio clips from the latest English-language press event, during which Zionist Union party leader Isaac Herzog shared his vision for an alternative to PM Netanyahu.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C), Benny Begin (R) and Israeli president Reuven Rivlin (L) attend a ceremony at the grave of former prime minister Menahem Begin in Mount Olives as they mark 23 years since his death. February 23, 2015.
Someone stole the word Zionism, and Natan wants it back...
By Moshe Herman
VOI political correspondent Raoul Wootliff joins Yishai in-studio to analyze Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett's English-language press conference. Then, Israeli Ambassador to the Pacific Islands, Marshall Islands and Micronesia Michael Ronen talks about Israel's efforts to help that region's fresh-water shortage. Finally, Alex Selsky -- the newest and one of the youngest members of the Jewish Agency's Board of Governors and the CEO of the World Forum of Russian-Speaking Jewry -- joins Yishai to discuss Russian Jews in Western countries and their impact on the future of Israel.
Bamba, the iconic Israeli peanut snack, not only tastes good, but it's apparently also the reason why Israeli kids have one-tenth the rate of peanut allergies compared to children from the UK and other countries with similar genetic backgrounds (er, Jews). The New England Journal of Medicine reports that keeping young children away from peanuts […]
Big questions this week: Does materialism make people happy? Can one be happy with what they have?
By Moshe Herman
Makor Rishon/NRG journalist Zvika Klein joins Yishai in-studio to talk about his shocking new video -- "Ten Hours Walking as a Jew in Paris." Klein discusses creating the video and what it teaches about the state of Jews in Europe. Then, Joel Pollak, the editor-in-chief of Breitbart.com, tells Yishai that "the fact that there is a rift between Obama and Israel does not mean there is rift between America and Israel." Finally, Yishai defends PM Netanyahu's right to speak before Congress, and compares the Israeli leader to Queen Esther -- using the Bible story as an example of the Jews acting to defend themselves.
Nir Barkat is the mayor of Jerusalem, but Bill de Blasio is the mayor of the city with the largest Jewish community.
Not only does Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat stop terrorists, he is also preparing for the upcoming Jerusalem Marathon in March. In the photo he shows off the official shirt of the Jerusalem Marathon.
Israelis got stuck with their vehicle while trying to cross Sorek River (Nahal Sorek) in the Judean Hills, on February 21, 2015. Stormy weather caused flooding of rivers across Israel over the weekend.
The necessity for setting financial goals and how to realize your life's dreams.
By Moshe Herman
Dr. Ronen Bergman, senior military and intelligence affairs analyst for Yedioth Ahronoth, contributing writer for the New York Times and author of five best-selling books -- including "The Secret War with Iran" -- joins Yishai to discuss the massive blast that killed Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri and 21 others around his motorcade. Listen to the story and controversy! Then, on Spiritual Cafe, Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Yishai to discuss the Biblical blueprint of Tabernacle vestments, the month of Adar, which we just entered -- that which symbolizes Jewish victory -- and finding God, even when you're down.
Family and friends carry the body of 4-year old Adele Biton during her funeral in the settlement of Yakir, near Ariel on February 18, 2015. Biton suffered a traumatic brain injury in a 2013 rock-throwing terror attack, and was only recently released from the hospital. She passed away from complications from pneumonia.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai hosts a special event at the Psagot Winery, to celebrate the rights of the Jewish People to Judea and Samaria, and the support Israel enjoys from friends abroad. Listen to inspiring talks by leading personalities, including Rabbi Avi Gisser, MK Yariv Levine, MK Danny Danon, Danny Dayan and, of course, Governor Mike Huckabee, who jammed with Israeli music icon Yonatan Razel.
A State Comptroller audit report just came out attacking the prime minister for spending too much money on maintaining his residences and other official entertaining related expenses, and on how the money was spent. David Shimron, the attorney of the Likud political party spoke at a press conference in Tel Aviv comparing the expenditures of […]
By Moshe Herman
Dr. Michael Doran is an American expert on the international politics of the Middle East. His recent article in Mosaic Magazine, “Obama's Secret Iran Strategy," has caused a firestorm in the policy world. He joins Yishai to discuss the US president's attempt at detente with the Iranian regime, and the brouhaha surrounding PM Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming speech before Congress. Then, Nachman Rosenberg, the former executive vice president of Tzohar joins Yishai in-studio to talk about how Israel's religious establishment may actually be destroying the Jewish character of the state, to the point that it poses no less of a strategic threat than Iran.
Discussing the connection between speech and thought and how a foreign language affects decisions?
I don't recall this many people showing up when I was honorably completed my IDF service! Thousands of Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men attended a demonstration celebrating the release from prison of four Yeshiva student/draft dodgers who failed to comply with an IDF recruitment order. The protest-celebration took place near Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood on February 16, […]
By Moshe Herman
Voice of Israel's Bassem Eid joins Yishai in-studio to discuss Jordan's challenges -- two million refugees and serious problems with ISIS and the Muslim Brotherhood -- and the goings-on in Yemen. Then, Mark Russ Federman, the author of "Russ & Daughters: Reflections and Recipes from the House that Herring Built," joins Yishai in-studio to tell the story of how one Manhattan store lasted for an entire century in the same location, created a craving for traditional schmaltz herring.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) with outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz (C) and incoming IDF chief of staff Gadi Eizenkot prior to a ceremony held in Einzekot's honour at the PM's office in Jerusalem, on February 16, 2015.
Rosh Chodesh Adar is coming u. Now is a good time to understand what this upcoming month is all about.
Can a business trying to find solutions to world problems be profitable?
"Greenpeace" members protested the exploration drilling for oil on the Golan Heights on February 02, 2015. The Afek oil and gas company is set to do some exploratory drilling this week. At least it wasn't the Syrians protesting.
Back in 2012, some people wanted to believe (or perhaps hoped) the Syrians would be a roadblock to drilling for oil on the Golan.
A fascinating answer to a disturbing question that is often asked.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai asks what has happened to masculinity in Israel, and why 'maleness' is in retreat. Journalist and author Orit Arfa, who recently penned a piece about the phenomenon of women opting to freeze their eggs, joins Yishai in-studio to discuss this societal crisis. Then, Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Yishai in-studio to discuss the Biblical view of societal norms and responsibilities.
In Israel there is actually a law against picking wildflowers, which are currently in bloom.
A Chagall tapestry was rehung in the Knesset on February 5, 2015, after it was removed for reconstruction work.
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