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Yishai presents audio from PBS talking about the threat of chemical weapons from Syria and how this threat has caused alarm worldwide.  Following the PBS segment, Yishai presents an additional segment from PBS discussing the effects of chemical weapons on people which where witnessed during Iraq’s attacks on the Kurds in the north of the country.

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In part 2 of this week's Goldstein on Gelt podcast, Peter Vishton, associate professor of psychology at the College of William and Mary, talks about memory. Why are some things easier to remember than others? How can you make the most of your potential memory and use it for future decisions? Find out more by listening to this week’s show.

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Yishai presents his exclusive interview with Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon. Yishai interviewed Minister Ya’alon during his visit to the Mount of Olives Jewish community in Jerusalem. They discuss the rocket threat to all of Israel from South Lebanon and how Tzipi Livni’s claim to have a solution for peace is nothing more than a deception. They move on to talk about the need to strengthen Zionist and Jewish identity among Israelis. Ya’alon gives a personal message to all Jews about the centrality of Israel. Yishai ends the segment with his reaction to Minister Ya’alon’s views and some ideas on how to infuse Israeli society with Jewish culture using practical steps that will improve everyone's lives.

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Yishai is joined by Baruch Widen.  Together, they discuss recent issues between Arabs and Jews in Hebron and how the rules behind the use of weapons among Israeli Border Guards and IDF soldiers has made a change for the better.  They move on to talk about the civil war in Syria and how this could affect Israel and end the segment by discussing potential resolutions for the situation between Jews and Arabs in Judea and Samaria.

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On the first part of this week's podcast, Daniel J. Lewis, podcaster, website designer, and consultant, explains what podcasting is and how this mode of broadcasting is becoming more popular. But does this spell the end of radio broadcasting? And how do you make your podcasts more attractive to listeners?

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In this archive radio segment, Christiane Amanpour (CNN and ABC) visits Yishai on the Mount of Olives. Listen in as Yishai and Christiane discuss Jewish life in eastern Jerusalem, why many Jews feel it is important to return to Israel, and more. Then Yishai talks with JM in the AM (New Jersey) kosher hot dogs in major league ballparks versus struggling to support Israel.

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This archive segment has Yishai and Malkah discussing counter culture Chanukah versus Christmas and New Years and Yishai describes his new idea for a national Chanukah celebration. The post Chanukah period in the Jewish calendar shifts into a time of difficulty and darkness in Jewish history. The roots of major disasters may be less obvious, Yishai shines a light on some of the early steps into trouble. What are the lessons for today from the history of the fast day of the 10th of Tevet Fast Day. Determined not to let the segment end on a low note, Malkah raises our spirits with a list of the most amazing scientific discoveries of 2011. Yishai reminds us to be positive and push away the darkness!

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Yishai focuses on the current situation on the Temple Mount. He talks about the modern history of the holy site and the difficulty experienced by Jews trying to visit the area. He moves on to present a recent interview with Director of the Temple Institute Rabbi Chaim Richman who talks about his vision for The Temple and what it will take to get to it to that place.

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Joanna Penn, author of seven books, including One Day in Budapest, and the blog TheCreativePenn.com, talks about the world of “indie” publishing. What is the future for the world of books? Are ebooks taking over the world, and how easy is it to get your book published today? Discover how to tell your story to the world today.

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Yishai kicks off this weeks show by presenting audio from “on the ground” activists that are helping shape Israel’s future. First off is Yishai’s interview with activist, journalist, and founder of Behind The News in Israel and Israel Resource News Agency David Bedein. Yishai and Bedein discuss his current activities including the content of the current Palestinian schoolbooks and how they affect the image of Jews among Arab children. At 17:55, Yishai switches gears and presents an interview with activist Richard Rafael Haar, who is dedicated to teaching the public about why a united Jerusalem is essential.

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Malkah returns for this segment! Yishai kicks off talking about his idea to improve efficiency at the Kotel and a recent phone call he made- by accident. They move on to take a call from our occasional guest Dominican Friar Erik Ross who gives an update from Switzerland. To wrap up, Yishai presents a special song performed live in studio by musician Binyamin Nakonechny.

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Yishai is joined by our Knesset insider Jeremy Man Saltan. They give updates on what is currently going on within the Israeli government and how both Israel and the Palestinians are continuing talks despite neither side actually having any intent on making any changes. Yishai takes a call from a listener and presents a Chanukah song.

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On this week's podcast, Doug speaks to Libby Gill, CEO of Libby Gill & Company and author of Capture the Mindshare and the Market Share Will Follow. Find out what the mindshare is and how it helps you to gain the trust of your clients. And why is gaining trust so important to building your business?

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Yishai and Malkah talk about our live format and how their Chanukah has been going in Jerusalem. They take calls from listeners and give away prizes to callers.

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Exciting all new! First segment of two hours of live call-in radio in English on Israeli FM radio for Chanukah on the Yishai Fleisher Show Radio on Galey Yisrael FM direct from Jerusalem!!! Enjoy and share with your friends to complete this year's Chanukah with joy from Israel. Send your comments to show@yishaifleisher.com

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THIS TUES. NIGHT Dec. 3rd - WILL BE A SPECIAL LIVE CALL IN YISHAI FLEISHER SHOW (Numbers and details below). Featured Audio: Naftali Bennett Interviewed by Dan Senor at 92nd St. Y in New York. Bennett says Israel brings light into the world. He explains that Israel is not perfect but creates goodness. He calls Israel a "Lighthouse Nation". Bennett gives an overview of how he developed a relationship with Yair Lapid, their common goals, the real profound human connection that grew out of a tactical beginning.

Original Full Length Video: 92yondemand.org/naftali-bennett-a…ging-middle-east/

Background Video Resource: Bennett on CNN with Christiane Amanpour discussing Jewish sovereignty in Israel

Tuesday night from 12-2AM Israel time (5-7PM EST) will be a live call in special Yishai Fleisher Show.  Use any of the numbers below.  Questions? Write to show@yishaifleisher.com

+972-2-573-1312 +972-2-573-1315 +972-2-573-1355

Do you ever judge a book by its cover? In today’s world, brand name and company image sometimes seem to mean more than the actual product. But why are these concepts so important? In the first part of this week’s show, Doug meets Jack Bergstrand, CEO of Brand Velocity and author of Reinvent Your Enterprise and finds out more about the concept of branding and how it works.

Publicizing the Miracle & Drawing God Into the World with Rabbi Shimshon Nadel. Join Yishai Fleisher & Rabbi Shimshon Nadel to discuss bringing the miracles of the world into Jewish life. How do we strike a healthy Torah & world balance? (Segment 3, Yishai Fleisher Show 11/26/13)

Chanuka History and Power For Israel’s Future with activist and talented educator Yehuda HaKohen. Yehuda and Yishai discuss the modern battle facing the Jewish people and compare the roles various groups play today compared to their ancient counterparts. They explore the close encounter between Westernization and Hellenism with reflections on Masada. Excellent Chanuka history resources are listed – Chagi Ben Artzi’s “Megillat Chanuka” and “My Glorious Brothers” by Howard Fast.

Malkah and Yishai Fleisher explain the real dynamics behind the US deal with Iran and how Israel was left out in the cold. A healthy dose of dark humor on a subject too serious to properly address with only dry analysis. Finally we see that the energy of Chanukah will bring light at the end of the tunnel. Don't miss the "nuclear doughnuts". {Cartoon illustrating this segment is by Adams from the Daily Telegraph}

In part two of this week's Goldstein on Gelt podcast, Doug interviews Lars Peter Hansen, who won this year’s Nobel Prize for Economics along with Eugene Fama and Robert Shiller (who has also been a guest on the Goldstein on Gelt Show). Find out how economic models are used in decision making – and if these models can be applied to day-to-day life rather simply remaining at the theoretical level.

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Yishai presents audio from a recent talk given by scholar and musician Rabbi Shlomo Katz. Rabbi Katz talks about preparations for Chanukah from a Torah mindset and gives a unique perspective, fueled by the teachings of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach.

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On this week's podcast, meet Professor Michael Roberto of Bryant University, author of Know What You Don’t Know and Why Great Leaders Don’t Take Yes For an Answer. Professor Roberto explains why there is no room for “yes” men in businesses and the role of pattern recognition in solving potential problems before they arise.

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Yishai presents further audio from the General Assembly of the United Jewish Federations, which recently took place in Jerusalem. The segment kicks off audio recorded with former Canadian Minister of Justice and Attorney General Irwin Cotler. Cotler is an international law expert and gives his unique perspective on Iran and also defending Jews across the world. The segment moves on to include audio with Defense Minister and former IDF Chief of Staff Moshe ‘Bogie’ Ya’alon. Ya’alon talks about the situation in Iran and potential solutions.

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Yishai is joined by Yitz Fink and Mia Avital of israelphones.com to present Yishai with the cell phone that was won in a contest thanks to the support of our listeners. They move on to discuss the products and services israelphones.com provide to travelers and how they are available to assist with convenient locations for travelers. At 15:12, Yishai switches gears by presenting a report from PBS giving spotlight to rising tensions between the US and Israel regarding a two-state solution and on Iran. Yishai gives his critique and presents his own solutions throughout.

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Yishai and Malkah broadcast from our Mount of Olives Studio and begin with Yishai reading listener E-mails. They move on to discuss the disaster in the Philippines and the Israeli response to the situation. The segment ends talking about the need to increase sanctions towards Iran and having a Chanukah full of gratitude.

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Yishai broadcasts from the General Assembly of the United Jewish Federations, for this segment, he kicks off talking to Rabbi Pesach Lerner, the Executive Vice President Emeritus of the National Council of Young Israel. Rabbi Lerner is the personal Rabbi of Johathan Pollard, a Jew who has been held in captivity in the United States for over 25 years and Rabbi Lerner gives an update on the condition of Pollard and special insight on his life. Yishai and Rabbi Lerner end by talking about Lerner’s participation in ensuring that tradition is upheld at the Western Wall.

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When you face a crisis, it doesn’t have to bring you down. In part one of this week’s Goldstein on Gelt podcast, Jay Myers, author of Hitting the Curveballs: How crisis can strengthen and grow your business, explains how you can grow from hardship and difficulty, both in terms of business and life.

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Yishai broadcasts from the convention area of the General Assembly of the United Jewish Federations. He talks with Suri Drucker, the Director of Film & Television Project of Avi Chai - the people behind “Kathmandu”, a pioneering TV series in Israel about Chabad emissaries living in Nepal and touching Israeli traveler's lives. Then, Yishai speaks with representatives from Tel Chai College in the north of Israel about the school’s special contribution, especially to Israelis with learning disabilities. Finally, Yishai wraps up this segment talking to Marci Greenfield-Simons and Saskia Swenson-Moss the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, the organization behind PJ Library, a service that sends amazing amounts of free children's books to parents and schools, in Hebrew and in English, with the goal of perpetuating Jewish culture through the generations.

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Yishai broadcasts from the General Assembly of the United Jewish Federations and is joined by Knesset insider Jeremy Man Saltan. Together, they discuss the acquittal of Foreign Minister Avigdor Leiberman of criminal charges after seventeen years and how it will affect his reputation around Israel. They move on to analyze how sanctions on Iran should change. The segment ends with a focus on tension being sparked by intra-Jewish friction and its affect on the Kotel (Western Wall)

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Yishai and Malkah kick off talking about interesting things happening in the life of the Fleishers including Thanksgivukkah and the foods associated with it. They move on to talk how Naftali Bennett is bringing American Jews closer to Israel and how everyone needs to have Israel in their heart.

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Yishai is joined by the Executive Director of Orthodox Union Israel, Rabbi Avi Berman. Together they start off by talking about the many different services that are provided by OU Israel. They move on to talk discuss the expansion of educational outreach programs by OU Israel, many geared especially towards Anglos, new Olim, and soldiers.

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On this week’s podcast, Doug meets Steve Dotto, host of the television show Dotto Tech. Find out how you can make your life easier by using modern technology and how the way you deal with your emails can make you more productive.

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Yishai broadcasts from Café Café in the bustling Mamilla Mall and is joined by Knesset insider Jerermy Man Saltan. Yishai begins by talking about his recently completed traffic school and gives examples of quirks of Israeli drivers such as following too close. They move on to talk about the release of many terrorist prisoners and end discussing the situation behind the execution of a supposed two-state peace agreement.

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Yishai and Malkah talking about the need for water in Israel. They move on to give an update on preparations for Chanukah in the Fleisher household and Yishai’s experience with renewing his driver’s license in Israel. Yishai and Malkah end the segment discussing Iranian influence in the ongoing conflict in Syria and also how the need for a true connection to Torah is becoming more normal in the United States.

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In the second part of this week's Goldstein on Gelt podcast, Professor Edward Burger, president of Southwestern University and author of Five Elements of Effective Thinking, talks about how your way of thinking affects the decisions you make and getting results.

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Yishai presents audio from Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz Jerusalem activist and political trailblazer with the Yerushalmim Party.  Rav Aaron talks about starting a yeshiva in Jerusalem, getting into local politics there as well, and how the Jewish people can turn their focus to making the Holy City of Jerusalem all that it is meant to be.

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On this week's podcast, Doug Goldstein meets Timothy Taylor, author of The Instant Economist: Everything you need to know about how the economy works and managing editor of The Journal of Economic Perspectives. Find out about the state of the world’s economy and how it affects ordinary people.

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Yishai interviews Israel's preeminent guitarist, Lazer Lloyd about his new Jewish Unity Music Project.

The Jewish Unity Music Project was created by Israeli guitarist and singer/songwriter Lazer Lloyd to address tensions and misunderstandings between different parts of the Jewish people and the lack of identification with shared Jewish culture and traditions. At the core of the project is a healing song of Jewish unity and love, "Ha'am Sheli" (My People), with a video that has now passed 525,000 views in two weeks.

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Yishai and Malkah start off with “Jerusalem Rock” an inspiring tune by David Ben Reuven Herman* (4:45). They we hear about their Shabbat in Hevron for Chaye Sara with thousands of visitors. Find out why this is a special Shabbat in Hevron (11:10). The latest news out of Israel is that there will be yet another release of terrorists – all convicted murderers – from Israeli prisons – Yishai and Malkah attempt to answer the question, “Why are we doing this?!” (15:08) On the lighter side – but still a very serious issue for those involved – the Fleishers explain and voice their support for Saudi women drivers! (23:02). Don’t miss the end of the show with shout-outs to Colonel Ghassan Alian the first Druze commander of the Golani Brigade, and Mustafa Tabash, the first Bedouin tank commander. Mustafa was quoted as saying, “When it is hard for the other soldiers, they look at me who as Bedouin did not have to enlist and this helps them and sets an example”.

*”Jerusalem Rock” by David Ben Reuven Herman: Formerly from England, he’s a song writer, singer, author, poet, publisher, entrepreneur and an activist for a number of causes, who has been living in Jerusalem since 1966.

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In the first part of this week's podcast, Doug meets Connel Fullenkamp, a professor at Duke University who has produced a course on understanding investments for The Great Courses. Listen to this interview to find out how to get on the road to financial success and the factors that you need to consider when looking at potential investments.

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Yishai is joined by Dr. Shimon Samuels from the Simon Wiesenthal Center. They speak about the new tricks of classical anti-Semites and how essential it is to battle hate and anti-Semitism on all fronts. Listen in and find out how you can battle hate in your own community!

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Yishai and media colleagues are present a riveting question and answer session featuring Edward Dalinsky, director general of Ukranian Jewish Committeee and MP Oleksander Feldman. Listen in as Yishai translates the conversation from Russian and get a feel for the current relationship between Jews and Israel and the Ukraine.

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Yishai presents audio excerpts from an interview with Paul Danahar, who offers a fascinating and illuminating analysis of the new order in the Middle East following the Arab Spring, and explains what it will mean both for the region and the West in his new book, The New Middle East: the world after the Arab Spring. Paul Danahar was the BBC’s Middle East bureau chief from 2010-2013 and responsible for the organisation’s news coverage of the Arab Spring. Yishai also gives his analysis on the topics covered.

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In the first part of this week’s Goldstein on Gelt podcast, Doug meets Michael Moss, the Pulitzer Prize winner and author of Salt, Sugar, Fat. Find out what’s really inside the food you eat. And is it possible for the fast food industry to put health before profits?

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Yishai presents audio from the Stanford Entrepreneurial Series with great innovator Matthew Rabinowitz. Rabinowitz talks about current innovation in the world and how, with his background in technology, he has created technology that has innovates in the world of prenatal and preconception informatics-based genetic testing.

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Yishai interviews author Edmund Levine about the 100-year anniversary of the Beilis Trial, an infamous trial in Kiev where Jews were accused of ritual murder and anti-Semitism in Ukranian society was brought to the forefront of the community.

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In the second part of this week's Goldstein on Gelt podcast, Bob Rosenschein, American-Israeli software pioneer and entrepreneur, talks about his most recent startup – Curiyo. Curiyo is a new kind of internet searching technique that makes internet searching much easier and more efficient. Discover more about how your internet experience may be about to change by listening to this week’s show.

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Yishai broadcasts while in the Ukraine, on the road between Uman and Medzibuzh. Feel the environment of being in the Ukraine - between the pain and the tragedy of the massacres that took place there and the Holiness of visiting the resting places of Chassidic Sages including the Baal Shem Tov in Mezibouzh and Rebbe Nachman of Breslov in Uman.

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While recording a previous segment in the Old City,Yishai ran into some tourists with very interesting reasons and stories for coming to Israel, listen in to this interesting segment!

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On this week's podcast, Doug meets Gavin Andresen, lead developer of the Bitcoin digital currency project. Find out how Bitcoin works and if digital currency is the way of the financial future. Is the dollar about to go out of business, or can real and digital currencies exist side by side?

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Yishai gives his analysis and then presents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the United Nations General Assembly.

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Yishai broadcasts from Jerusalem’s Old City and is joined by our Knesset insider Jeremy Man Saltan. They discuss the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef along with analyzing Prime Minister Netanyahu’s recent speech at the United Nations.

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Yishai showcases the life of the legendary Rabbi Ovadia Yosef (z’l) at the sad time of his passing. Yishai specifically talks about the huge, historic funeral that he attended with over 800,000 people on Oct 7th as the people escorted the great man along the route of his levaya (funeral). Listen in to get the inside scoop of what it was like to be at this momentous event.

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Yishai presents audio from Tablet Magazine where they interview Israeli author Yossi Klein Halevi on his new book Like Dreamers, a story about paratroopers from the 55th paratroop brigade who are most famous for liberating the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The book discusses individuals and how they went on to shape Israel following the war. Listen in to catch to this inspiring interview!

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In the first part of this week’s podcast, Doug meets Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA, the founder and editor of The Sizemore Investment Letter, who talks about how the economy and inflation affect our investments. Also find out whether real estate can really be a good investment, and what the future holds for investing in America, Europe and the United Kingdom.

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Yishai is joined by Jerusalem Mortgage Brokers Chaim Friedman and Zvi Shapiro at their company, FirstIsrael Mortgage. They discuss the advantages of using a mortgage broker in Israel and also diverse topics such as age discrimination by banks towards lenders in Israel. Listen in!

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Our Knesset insider Jeremy Man Saltan joinsYishai to talk about current negotiations, the situation regarding the Temple Mount, upcoming Jerusalem elections, and the health of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

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Yishai and Malkah discuss their Jerusalem Sukkot and how truly amazing it is to spend the holiday in Israel. They move on to talk about the real Iranian problem and end talking about what went wrong at the Jerusalem march of the Gentiles.

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On the first part of this week’s podcast, Doug interviews Gary Becker, 1992 laureate of the Nobel Prize for Economics and winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2007. Find out why your family can be compared with a factory, and how to make your family enterprise into a success.

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What can a year in Israel do for a student? Alternative Peace Activist Yehuda HaKohen joins Yishai to share his thoughts on how studying in Israel can be super beneficial for students of all ages. Be sure to catch this segment for interesting insight!

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Yishai is joined by radio show co-producer Moshe Herman to discuss living in Israel and the holiday preparations that are happening all over Israel. Listen in to hear the actual sounds of life in Jerusalem!

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Yishai and Malkah kick off this week’s show discussing surviving Yom Kippur in Israel and feeling cleansed after the fast. They move on and end discussing the construction of the Fliesher family Sukkah and how they are going to combine tradition and modern life by moving their computers into the Sukkah.

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In part 2 of this week's podcast, Dr. Steven Novella, an academic clinical neurologist at Yale University School of Medicine and the president and cofounder of the New England Skeptical Society, explains what critical thinking is and why we need a certain dose of skepticism when it comes to making crucial decisions in life.

On this week’s Goldstein on Gelt podcast, Doug meets Jack Dean, publisher of PensionTsunami.com, vice-president of the California Foundation for Fiscal Responsibility and California Pension Reform. Get the lowdown on American pensions today, and find out what lies ahead for U.S. retirees.

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Yishai presents insightful and informational audio from around the world. Topics include: Syrian refugees in Jordan, Charlie Rose on Syria, and the potential of gas in Israel.

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Yishai presents audio recorded with Arieh King, who is running for Jerusalem Municipality on the Jerusalem Outlying Neighborhoods ticket, talks about his background and also the nitty gritty behind Jerusalem building policy and the amount of effort it takes for new construction to begin in the city. This audio was recorded at a party rally in the French Hill neighborhood of Jerusalem.

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Yishai presents an archive segment from Malkah’s Eishet Chayil Show. This segment is specifically presents interesting insights about Yom Kippur. Enjoy!

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Yishai& Malkah discuss Yom Kippur and Sep 11th, both happening to fall on this week. They move on to give good news from Israel and also some not so great news. Listen in and get inspired!

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In the second part of the Goldstein on Gelt podcast, Doug interviews Michael Lynn, a professor of food and beverage management at Cornell University. Professor Lynn’s work on tipping has been covered by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other influential publications. Why do people still tip today? Wouldn’t a service charge be more efficient? Listen to the answers on this week’s episode of the Goldstein on Gelt Show.

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Yishai presents a special Rosh Hashanah edition of Malkah’s Eshet Chayil Show for your enjoyment! Chag Sameach!

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On this week’s Goldstein on Gelt Show, we meet Charles Nenner, founder of the Charles Nenner Research Center. Mr. Nenner’s interesting research and predictions on financial markets have often proven to be very accurate. Find out more about Charles Nenner, who is also a medical doctor and an accomplished chess player, on this week’s podcast.

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Yishai broadcasts from the campaign offices of Arieh King and the Jerusalem Outlying Neighborhoods party. Yishai is joined by party member Menachem Pulver to talk about why Pulver moved to Israel after visiting for several years and is now involved in running in the Jerusalem Municipality. Be sure to listen in!

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Yishai broadcasts from the busy Fleisher kitchen, where Malkah is preparing food for Rosh Hashanah. Malkah talks about the Fleisher’s plan for the holiday and talk about both the gladness and disappointment on American President Barack Obama’s flip flopping on a decision to strike or not strike Syria. They move on to talking about the vacuum that could be left to fill by Russia, China, or Iran if the United States lessens its influence in the Middle East. The segment ends with a special visitor to the Fleisher household from Beit El!

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Yishai broadcasts from the Begin Heritage Center and is joined by Mudar Zahran, a Palestinian pro-peace and pro-democracy activist who has been exiled from his native Jordan for many years. Zahran discusses his past and also his vision for the future with Jordan being seen as a Palestinian state. Be sure to listen in!

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Yishai is joined by Mordechai Nisan, author of Only Israel West of the River: The Jewish State and the Palestinian Question and also a professor at Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Together, they discuss the topic of Nisan’s book and also how the concept of a two-state solution is truly flawed. They talk about the thought of Muslim Zionism, and end with Nisan giving his reasons for why he has been in Israel for over 40 years.

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In part 1 of this week’s show, Doug meets entrepreneur Ben Lang, creator of Mapped in Israel, who has been involved in the business world since he was still in high school. Ben talks about Israel’s unique qualities as a “startup nation,” and the qualities that have clearly put the Holy Land on the business map. Listen to this interview to learn what it takes to start a new enterprise.

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Yishai is joined by Jerusalem tour guide and friend Meir Eisenman. Together, they discuss Eisenman’s recent trip to Rome and how it felt to be a Jew visiting ruins of the Roman Empire, many of which were built with Jewish slave labor. They move on to talk about the eternalness of Jerusalem and how many Jews from the around the world are returning from around the world.

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Yishai talks with actress, activist, and journalist Orit Arfa, who was expelled from Gush Katif and who has recently returned to Israel to help spread the message. Yishai moves on to present audio recorded with Richard Heideman, author of The Hague Odyssey: Israel's Struggle For Security On The Front Lines Of Terrorism And Her Battle For Justice At The United Nations. Heideman specifically talks about the attitude that Israel should have towards Syria. Yishai wraps up by giving his opinion on American intervention in Syria.

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In the second part of this week's podcast, Doug meets Elizabeth Fideler of the Sloan Center on Aging and Work at Boston College. Why do many people choose to retire later, and why do older women in particular prefer to work into their senior years? Listen to the answers on this week’s show.

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Yishai is joined by Dominican Friar and friend of the Yishai Fleisher Show, Erik Ross. Together, Ross and Yishai talk about the surprising holiness of the Jewish People as seen by an outsider.

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Arieh King, director of the Israel Land Fund and candidate for Jerusalem City Council in the upcoming elections joins Yishai for the third segment. Together, they discuss King’s upcoming run for City Council and also problems in Jerusalem that are rarely brought to the surface. Listen in to get informed and see what’s really going on in the holy city!

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In the first part of this week’s Goldstein on Gelt podcast, Doug meets Jason Bond, owner of the internet businesses Bond Swing Trades and Bond Day Trades. Find out what “swing trading” is, and what the difference is between high- and low-risk trading.

Saving money is easier said than done. Once you decide to save, what should you do with the money you are no longer spending?

First, pay off debt. Lower your expenses to live below your means. Once your debt is paid off, continue depositing monthly payments into your own savings account.

Set goals. Even small amounts make a difference. As long as you are saving something, you are moving in the right direction. Don’t be fooled into thinking an amount is too small to make a difference. At the very least, it will solidify in your mind that you are a saver, actively working on a retirement plan.

What should you do with your savings?

The first part of your savings plan should be your emergency fund, invested directly in the bank. This way, you’ll have easy access to it if and when you should need it.

Then, consider placing funds in investment vehicles like:

Stocks – are shares of a company. In purchasing a stock, you buy an actual portion of the company and can participate in its long-term growth. Stock owners earn money from the long-term appreciation of the company (eventually selling shares at a higher price than what they paid for them), and by receiving periodic dividends (distribution of the company’s profit). Stocks are considered risky investments, since there is the real potential of significant loss of principal.

Bonds – are loans you make to a company or other entity. Bondholders earn money from the interest payments the company/government/municipality pays for the privilege of borrowing cash. Since bondholders generally know the interest payment schedule in advance, bonds are useful investments for folks who want to receive regular income from their investment account (as opposed to growth).  While generally considered more conservative than stocks, depending on the company and type of bond, there is a chance of losing principal with bonds too.

Mutual funds – are baskets of different investments, as opposed to individual stocks or bonds, and are used to diversify an account and by spreading out exposure. There are many different types of mutual funds, each carrying its own risk level and pros and cons. Spend time researching the fund before you buy. Don’t just focus on the past performance of the investment. Rather, look at the management, the investment style, the asset allocation, the fees, the risks, and the volatility. Though many people pick funds themselves, others get counsel from licensed advisors. For long-term savings, mutual funds that invest in stocks often make more sense than buying individual stocks since the funds offer both instant diversification and professional management. Always read the marketing documents and prospectus before investing money.

Liquid investments – at the same time that you want to invest your savings in one or more of the different investment vehicles mentioned above, it is important to keep a portion of your investments liquid. Short-term CDs, money market funds, and cold cash are all considered liquid investments.

All the investments described here have risks; discuss them with your advisor before purchasing. Investment advisors frequently use several of these investment vehicles in combination in order to set up a well-balanced portfolio that maximizes returns and minimizes the potential for loss. Once you have made the decision to save, do it efficiently so that your money works its hardest for you.

This is an excerpt from The Retirement Planning Book. The complete e-book can be downloaded for FREE at www.profile-financial.com

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Alternative peace activist Baruch Widen returns! He and Yishai discuss why Israel is allowing peace talks to happen despite overtones of failed past attempts that are already beginning to appear. To prove the point, Widen and Yishai end the segment talking about two issues of Time magazine from 1974 that were brought into the studio.

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In the second part of the Goldstein on Gelt podcast this week, Professor Walter E. Williams, economics professor at George Mason University and author of Race and Economics: How much can be blamed on discrimination? discusses why setting a minimum wage is not the ideal solution for unemployment and poverty. Listen to more of Professor Williams’ unique ideas about the economy on this week’s show.

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Malkah joins Yishai to talk about how to explore breaking bad agreements with ourselves personally and as a nation. They move on to talk about Jonathan Pollard’s recently released op-ed, and end with how to graduate to the next level in the upcoming New Year.

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Yishai is joined by Rabbi Mike Feuer (Educational Director) of the Sulam Yaakov Yeshiva in Nachlaot, Jerusalem where the air is permeated with Torah. They discuss the month of Elul and G-d's Sovereignty in the world.

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On the first part of this week's Goldstein on Gelt podcast, Betty Shotton, pilot and the CEO and founder of Liftoff Leadership, once again shares her observations on leadership. How can the rules of aviation be applied to business and life? And how can you find your center of gravity? Find out by tuning in today.

Yishai is joined by Neil Kressel author of, “The Sons of Pigs and Apes”: Muslim Anti-Semitism and the Conspiracy of Silence”. Kressel explains that in this book he is analyzing a threat to Western liberalism. Tune in to hear the fascinating (sometimes disturbing) scuffles going on behind the scenes of the Middle East news within the world of ideas and academia.

In the second part of this week's Goldstein on Gelt podcast, Doug meets chess grandmaster Boris Gelfand, who is currently Israel’s top chess player. How does chess make you smarter, and why is playing chess important for your children’s intellectual development? Find out more by listening to this week’s podcast. And don't forget to tune into all of your favorite financial tips and advice.

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Yishai let listeners in on their year-end cleansing and a resulting stomach grumble. They move on to talk about us bad news (prisoner releases) and good news (new home building in Israel) that yield a confused Jewish state. Malkah laments regurgitated lines from the U.S. State Dept. as Israel is thrown backwards into the nonsensical cycle known as land for peace. Yishai sums up a real path forward in the Middle East versus the small-minded fear driven talk holding Israel back. They end with Malkah talking about the insane concept of "confidence building" by releasing killers and talking with inspiring new Olim arriving from the United States on the most recent Nefesh B' Nefesh flight.
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According to a recent Gallup survey, the average retirement age in the United States is 67. This is up from a decade ago, when 63 years of age was the norm. In Israel, the standard retirement age for men is 67 and 62 for women.

Although retirement ages are rising, many people still choose to retire early. If this is something you want to do, take the following three rules into account before making your decision: Know the risks and be prepared for them

If you think you have enough money saved to retire before the standard retirement age, ask yourself if your plans are realistic. If your investments fail to outpace inflation, do you have a contingency plan? Can you afford to live on your savings and investment income until you are eligible for governmental pensions and can receive your work pension benefits? Answering the “what if” questions could spell the difference between a successful early retirement and financial disaster.

Control Spending

If retirement was a foot race, it would be a marathon instead of a sprint. Unfortunately, too many early retirees are sprinters when it comes to spending. Younger retirees tend to be active individuals who are prone to spending on hobbies, travel, and entertainment, without thinking ahead. Free time is rarely, if ever, truly free. Increased leisure time usually means increased spending. You might not be able to control the economy, but you can control your spending. When you were working, there was the opportunity to increase income with additional hours or changing jobs. Unless you consider part-time retirement work, retirement depletes your savings, as opposed to increasing them. Therefore, you need to live within your budget and control spending. Ideally, your budget has a line for a “slush” fund that allows for discretionary spending, but expenditures need to be kept in check.

Be Flexible

Stay flexible to be able to adapt to life changes. If medical expenses increase, you’ll need to decrease other expenses. If the market doesn’t follow your predictions, you might have to withdraw less from your accounts.

Sometimes retirees think that if they run out of money they can get a job. While flexible thinking is a marker of a successful retirement, re-entering the work force may not be an option. Perhaps your health won’t allow it, or you will face age-discrimination from employers who want to hire younger (and cheaper) employees.

If you choose early retirement as an option, be aware that you are also choosing to address certain risks and are prepared to lower your spending in case you need to stretch your resources further.

This is an excerpt from The Retirement Planning Book. The complete e-book can be downloaded for FREE here.

How can you make your online business a success in today's world of SEO and social media? In the first part of this week's Goldstein on Gelt podcast, listen to Doug’s interview with Daniel Waisberg, an Analytics advocate at Google, to find out the tactics of building a business on line and how to make the Google search engine process work for you.

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Yishai interviews Dovi Rabinowitz, Director of All Star Israel Sports Camp, a camp designed for kids between the grades of 1-10. Yishai and Rabinowitz discuss the origins of the camp and the ins and outs of not only the camp itself but also what it is like to be the director of an operation such as the one Rabinowitz leads.

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Yishai is joined by Knesset insider Jeremy Man Saltan. They kick off talking about the recent decision by the Israeli government to release terrorist prisoners in order to create a dialog between Israel and the Palestinians. They move on to discuss how Benjamin Netanyahu was elected without a political platform and end with further discussion about Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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Yishai records from a busy Jerusalem park where he starts with talking about a new rail line that will quickly travel between Tel Aviv and Ashdod. He moves on to talk about how Jerusalem is one of the safest cities in the world and ends with talking about how evil in the world needs to be uprooted and how tolerance and peace needs to be preached in the world with Israel as the leader.

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On the first part of this week's Goldstein on Gelt podcast, Doug meets Jim Jatras, a specialist in international relations and a former State Department official, who explains what FATCA is and why he thinks it’s one of the worst pieces of legislation for American citizens. Can FATCA achieve anything positive, or should it be repealed? Find out more by tuning into this week’s podcast.

Often one spouse accuses the other of being an over-spender. But what exactly is “overspending”? This definition changes from family to family; for one, going out to eat on a weekly basis may be within their means, while even a periodic coffee may be stretching the resources of another couple. So how does a family determine whether they can afford to eat out?

One cannot “overspend” if there isn’t a budget that defines spending limits. A budget can help reduce friction between spouses who have different spending patterns. If both partners agree to create and abide by a budget, then the one spouse is no longer the “bad cop” that regulates his or her partner’s spending habits.

Spending as an emotional issue

People spend money for a variety of reasons. Some expenses, like groceries and utilities, are a necessity, while others are discretionary. However, even within fixed expenses there is usually room to cut back. Does Shabbat dinner need to be an expensive cut of meat accompanied by costly wine, or will chicken and grape juice suffice?

Examine your fiscal habits. Do you have an idea of how much your monthly expenses are? Where do you spend money? Do you charge or pay in cash? Do you have financial goals that are important to you, and if so, are you actively working to achieve them? How would you feel if your spending habits changed? How would that change affect your spouse/family?

Consider the doctor who tells an overweight patient that unless he lost a considerable amount of weight, he would face serious illness. Chances are, the patient would diet and exercise. So why is there a discrepancy when a financial adviser recommends a fiscal diet and an exercise program of spending within a budget?

Very often, financial issues mask other problems within a relationship. Therefore, creating a budget is not only a good tool to monitor spending, but it can also help improve family harmony.

In the second part of our weekly podcast, Nobel Prize winner and Columbia University Professor Edmund S. Phelps returns to Goldstein on Gelt to speak about his new book Mass Flourishing. Find out what makes a country prosper and the role of innovation in its growth.