יום רביעי, א׳ אב תשפ״וWednesday, July 15, 2026
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There is a concept that in dark times, G-d is 'hiding his face' from us: Hester Panim. Man cannot hide from G-d.
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Braha Bender is an excellent storyteller. She shares with us the story of Purim, in richness and in depth.
Two More Jews Murdered, Purim and the Temple, a Journalists Confession. For more, tune in to my Bible podcast at anchor.fm/lenny-goldberg
Walter’s: First ever programme to educate his listeners. Learn Why?
Steven shares his personal pain and trauma with Roya and uses humor to get through it! Oh and funny stories too
And, ANOTHER terror attack in Israel with 2 dead.
Listen to Soul Talk with Rabbi David Aaron and Leora Mandel to get clarity on this all important question: Why Does One G-d Have So Many Different Names?
Is prayer meant to be a chore, an obligation to check off one's list in order to attain God's favor? Or is it, perchance, a privilege that allows us to express our higher calling and commune with the source of our innate Holiness?
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher discuss the broad tensions between the Tel Aviv secular elites and the Jerusalem Torah followers - with a plan for how to solve it! Ben Bresky shares the story of a powerful earthquake that hit the northern city of Tzfat. Then, Rabbi Steven Pruzansky on the battle for democracy in Israel's judiciary and Josh Reinstein on tensions in the Knesset.
Simultaneous Intercontinental Jew-Bashing
How can the Torah legislate an emotion? How can I be happy if I am not happy with my life? Can we really choose how to feel? Join us to find out how to create more happiness and joy in this month of Adar.
How: The ‘Women in Green’ morphed into the successful and influential Sovereignty Movement. Hear the extensive interview with their co-founder Nadia Matar talking about their aims and successes.
Anonymous Soldiers; Why the left needs to control the courts; don't forget to tune in to my classes on the Book of Shmuel and the Book of Kings at spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/6MxWofncyxb
G-d is so beyond our human comprehension
* An update on the Ukraine - it may not have much longer to exist. * Gold and the future of money.
Natalie carries the show completely this week; first by sharing her frustration over planting a garden in her yard;
Discussing the emotional turmoil and the possibility of real monetary loss in the event of a market crash.
By Vera Kessler
A coach and an international lecturer, Shimona Tzukernik is the creator of The Method, a practical approach to personal transformation, rooted in Torah principles and ancient mystical teachings.
Overriding the hubris of the Israeli Supreme Court is one of the stated goals of the present government.
Do the poor and downtrodden have anything to offer the wealthy? And who's money is it anyway? Can the lives of both rich and poor spiritually intersect?
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher start off with the high highs of nascent Jewish communities being legally recognized, and the low lows of dastardly terror. Then, Yishai speaks with Arutz Sheva's Yoni Kempinsky about the national divide. Yishai then heads to the OurCrowd Summit in Jerusalem and speaks with Advocate Elie Sprung about the legal side of Israeli Start Ups, with Shuey Fogel about finances for Scale Ups, and with Professor and author Gil Troy about the vision of Theodor Herzl and the blessings of our time. Finally, Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan about passing nationalist laws.
The Jewish people's "Original Sin"
Bibi's bluff, Antisemitism and the holocaust. For more of Lenny Goldberg, tune into Lenny Goldberg Bible Classes anchor.fm/lenny-goldberg
Natalie opens the show by sharing the distressing news of the past week; the earthquake in Turkey and the horrible terror car ramming attack in Ramot that killed three people, two of them young children, brothers, ages 6 and 8.
Steven and Roya talk about the Black National Anthem, living in the Golden Girls community & much much more
Tamar speaks with Dr. Mordechai Ben-Menachem on news from around the world. He describes the Ukraine as being dead, and that they had no chance in a war with Russia
By Vera Kessler
We all have challenges in life. In this engaging interview, Rebbetzin Maryashie Deren, Chabad emissary at the Chabad of Greenwich, Connecticut, teaches us how to develop trust in G-d through 7 steps.
One of the most fundamental and challenging principles to understand is Free Choice. If nothing exists outside of G-d, how is man free to make choices that seemingly go against G-d's will. If G-d knows all, what does it even mean that man can make free will choices? Join Rabbi David Aaron and Leora Mandel to learn the fundamentals of what it means to have free choice and how this knowledge affects you day to day life.
Overriding the hubris of the Israeli Supreme Court is one of the stated goals of the present government.
The first of the Ten Commandments appears as a call to faith rather than an instruction manual for holy living. Can belief in God be dictated or is something much, much deeper at play?
Is the judicial reform a good thing for the Jews? Should Israel send humanitarian aid to Syria, join us as we explore these questions in light of this week's Torah portion
She's no normal antisemite; she's an anti-Jewess because she's a Muslim
Howie talks about antisemitism, anti-Jewism, and how terrorists literally get away with murder!
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher pray for the victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and rage against the lies told against Israel by the Amalek-tinged media. Then: Ben Bresky on the history of Tu Bishvat and broadcaster Mark Golub remembered. Also: Yishai debates on i24, and Steve and Samuel Wearp on the mission of Blessed Buy Israel.
How: The United Nations Human Rights Council distorts the relationship between our Arab citizens and residents of Israel and the Israel Jewish public. There is no mention of peaceful coexistence in hospitals, stores, public transport and elsewhere.
By Vera Kessler
Rabbanit Chana Henkin is the Founder and Dean of Nishmat. She is one of today's most acclaimed Jewish educators and a leader in re-drawing the landscape of Torah leadership and scholarship for women.
What connects us to the Egyptian exodus so many thousands of years after the actual event? Even when we forget the words, the "Song of Songs" continues to thread music and cadence within the Jewish soul.
Israel's new government should be given time to see how it actually functions
By Moshe Herman
Yishai returns to Israel and is joined by Malkah Fleisher to discuss the return of Israeli rain. Then, Advocate Maurice Hirsch on the problem of Israel's security prisons. Ben Bresky on the life and times of Hebrew reviver Eliezer Ben-Yehuda.
Is this world a jungle or a beautiful garden planted for your enjoyment? Join me for a discussion of the miracle of nature (and the nature of miracles) as the Jewish people cross the Red Sea in this week's Torah portion.
This is not a political conflict. It's Holy War!
On this show, - The deadliest terror attack in maybe a decade
Is there collective punishment in Judaism? The left go International in their fight
Natalie welcomes Edith Barr to the program, who shares her aliyah story. Edie and her husband made aliyah first to Beer Sheva in the early 19803
Steven Explains to Roya the adventures of living with an 80 year old woman ( aka Steve's mom) and much more on this week's Lighten Up on Israel News Talk Radio
Alternative investments are a powerful way to grow your money, compared to other investment classes.
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Dena Schusterman is the rebbetzin of Chabad Intown in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jewish or American Universalist?
By Moshe Herman
Yishai is on the road again! He speaks with former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman about the state of the Abraham Accords, and with Rabbi Schneur Oirechman of Chabad Tallahassee who is fighting assimilation, and with Florida State University student David Glasser who is dealing with antisemitism, and with Joel Griffith who celebrated Israel's new coalition with Young Jewish Conservatives at a swanky hotel rooftop in Miami.
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Gevura Davis of Aish Philadelphia talks about a Jewish woman's true beauty.
As we start the Hebrew month of Shvat, join me for a discussion of how food can make you more spiritual and refined.
How much influence do we have on young people? The imparting of our personal histories and celebrating both the foibles and accomplishments of those who came before us imparts feelings of connection, continuity and pride.
Jay Shapiro tells you that the government must ensure that Holocaust survivors have a decent old age, -plus, more news presented that might have gone 'under the radar'.
Tune in to "Lenny Goldberg's Bible Classes"
Roya and Steven talk about the dumbest story ever, Angry School Board members & George Santos dream of becoming Ms Gay Rio Dijenero. And much much more on Lighten Up
Natalie interviews Jason Lipstein (Montreal - Haifa) who made aliyah with his family just a few months ago, Summer 2022. Jason tells his story of coming to Israel 20 years ago on Birthright, returning to Montreal, and being found by Messianic Jews who were trying their utmost to convert him. Luckily, Jason's mother sent him to her Rabbi for help and Jason became a more Torah observant Jews. He eventually met his wife in a Torah class and years later, they moved to Israel.
Understanding US government debt
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Sara Yoheved Rigler is the author of several books, including her latest I've Been Here Before: When Souls of the Holocaust Return.
Israel's government is like a small congregation where everyone insists on being an officer.
Nothing exists outside of the reality of G-d. How is man free to make independent choices? Can man choose to go against G-d's will and if not, how can he be responsible for the choices that he makes?
Their ignorance and sexual confusion.
What did God hope to accomplish with the 10 plagues of Egypt and what does that tell you about our own violent social debate?
By Moshe Herman
Yishai Fleisher is boarding an airplane to Florida and shares three great interviews that show the vision for of reformed but rooted Israel: Uri Bank of the Religious Zionist party, Zeev Orenstein from City of David, and MK Simcha Rothman from the Law, Justice and Constitution Committee. Plus: What is "Kommemiyut"?
How: The International community and their leaders condemned Israel’s democratically elected government before it had even been established.
Tune in to "Lenny Goldberg's Bible Classes" for a simple and authentic study of Tanach spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/oFzbvb4DAwb
Roya and Steven discuss being buried with food and Racist stoves! And much much more on Lighten Up
Natalie gives a short talk touching upon fear, the fear of change, the fear of the unknown. This fear appears throughout our lives, in different aspects and different times. It is normal for this fear to grip us when approaching big changes in our lives, and making aliyah is one of the biggest changes many of us go through. Fear is normal.
G-d created the world. How involved is G-d in the running of the world and the details of my day to day life? This is an important question on a philosophical level, but also very practically effects how I see the details of my life. For better or worse, are they a part of the system of nature that G-d designed or given directly to me by G-d to navigate and grow through?
Do good times, healthy relationships, bright outlooks and abundant faith just "happen" or are we the authors of our respective life journeys? Also, must one descend from royalty to be an effective leader? These questions and so much more!
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher discuss the idea of Israeli National Birth Day and the contradictory ideas of nihilism. Also, the new government and the new laws they are trying to pass. Then, Rabbi Benjamin Yudin on the tension between Diaspora and Israel-centered impulse. And a new dating app called "GamZuLi" is making matches! Finally, Table Torah: How the Burning Bush answers the greatest question.
As we start the new book of Shmot/Exodus, join us for a discussion of how we make ourselves and others feel seen.
The exile implodes and will this government "normalize"?
Israel News Talk Radio welcomes Roya Mohsenian as the new permanent host of Lighten Up!
Natalie hosts Kevin "Zvi" Klagge who made aliyah from Hollywood
Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, asserted the Jewish People's right to walk on our Temple Mount. The Muslims threatened violence and the world condemned us. So far, nothing has happened, but a point was made.
A fundamental question in understanding G-d is why did He create the world? What motivated G-d and what is the purpose of creation? How does man fit into G-d's purpose?
By Vera Kessler
Rivka Malka Perlman is a Transformation Life Coach.
By Vera Kessler
Listen to find out what Tevet has to do with anger and how it is a particularly good time to transform this emotion.
American Jewry need not fear Israel's new government
Andrea and best buddy Simon Anstey kick back and solve all of the world's problems. Israeli culture, political unrest, aliyah and international relations are just of few of the hot-button topics they touch upon, peppered with gales of laughter, of course!
By Moshe Herman
Rabbi Yishai and Malkah Fleisher talk about the fruits of the Sabbatical year that are still coming out. Then, Yishai fights with the BBC for the right of Jews, and of Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, to ascend the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Finally, Dr. Noam Arnon on the Biblical Jacob's final days in Egypt and eventual burial in Hebron.
History is repeating itself and nobody is learning the lesson. In this high octane show, Howie implores the Jewish Communities and the Government of Israel of the world to learn the lesson from the past...
Hear: Walter’s report and interview to show that there is no necessity for a diploma in history, to know, that despite their protestations, anti-Semitism is engrained in the nature and lifestyle of Poles, as reflected in their government’s policy today.
Lighten Up welcomes the craziness of special guest host Yosef Kaner where he discusses the dangers of having a long beard & his crazy cat lady neighbor that and much much more on Lighten Up on Israel News Talk Radio
By Vera Kessler
Bracha tells her story of disordered eating while she was a student at Harvard University.
Natalie interviews Bobby Anfang, who made aliyah in 2014 because he fell in love with an Israeli girl! Want to live in Israel and still single? Marry an Israeli.
Samuel Huntington famously described a "Clash of Civilizations".
Looking for a way to choose better investments?
G-d is One. G-d is good. Accepting these facts, how does evil exist in the world? This is a question that has both philosophical and practical ramifications. Join Rabbi David Aaron and Leora Mandel to gain a new and true perspective on this fundamental challenge.
Peace in the Middle East can be broadened if the United States takes the initiative like it did in the Abraham Accords.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher celebrate the incoming Israeli government and pray for its success. Ben Bresky on the life and times of Rabbi Chaim Drukman. And Rav Mike Feuer on Joseph's ascension to the throne of Egypt and the ability to re-see a dark reality through a Godly lens.
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Rachel Isaacs, the rebbetzin at the Rebibo Center for Jewish life in Phoenix, Arizona, talks about the importance of being yourself.
Join us to explore the message of Yehuda and the light of Chanuka that will have you reading reality in an entirely different way.
The most important thing to say at this juncture is that the world of 2023 is markedly different from the world of 2020. Our guest explains WHY.
Matt Zucker returns to Guest Host on Lighten Up! We close out Hannukah and list the 10 craziest Florida man headlines for 2022.
Natalie talks about the Chanukah holyday, the daytrip she co-sponsored with Regavim, and took participants out to see illegal Arab building and learn about the landscape; she also discusses the Youth Park she dedicated in Bruchin, and how each person can make a big difference in Israel, especially in Yehuda and Shomron.
The 5 things you must do to keep track of your investments.
Israel has a right-wing government for the first time. It should be interesting
Part 2 on the Fundamental on G-d Series
July 10, 2026 
