By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher take part in pro-Judicial Reform rally in Jerusalem and give a first hand report on the tensions between divergent poles in Israeli society. Then, just in time for Shabbat Hagadol, Rabbi Shimshon Nadel explains the magic ingredient of Chametz, while Rabbi Shlomo Katz reveals the magic ingredient in the love between Jews in times of crisis.
By Moshe Herman
Malkah and Yishai Fleisher discuss the latest Israeli protests, a so-called Day of Paralysis on the very day which God's Presence first appeared in the Tabernacle. Rabbi Shmuely Boteach joins Yishai in the Knesset to fight fear in the Jewish State.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher discuss real Fauda undercover work in Israel, the continuing societal clash, and listener emails! Then, Jeremy Saltan, on the legislative progress of legal reform in Knesset. Plus: Are there precious gems hidden in the Holy Land? The folks at Holy Gems think so! Finally, Table Torah: a small verse with huge implications about God's justice
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher get into a heated discussion triggered by Yishai's thought-experiment of how to "win" the battle for judicial reform. Then, Dennis Prager's classic speech at IAC. Finally, Table Torah: Three BIG promises for three pilgrimages.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher are on Route 60 thinking about Hawara murder and subsequent violence. Ben Bresky on Purim miracles throughout history. Advocate Tehila Gimpel gives a deep dive on judicial reform in Israel. Rabbi Kenny Cohen on a system for Jewish historical dating. And Table Torah on Megillat and Jewish unity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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"?
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.
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.
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 Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher come back from a great southern Israel vacation where Malkah swam with dolphins! Is a new government being sworn in yet? And why would Israelis turn to the Pope for help?? Then, on Table Torah: what were Pharaoh's dreams all about?
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher talk about the world's biggest LEGO Chanukiyah in Tel Aviv, about Hanukkah films and music, and, of course, about Festival of Lights yummies. Then, hear MK Itamar Ben-Gvir address English-speaking foreign press. Finally, Rav Mike Feuer is back with Joseph's dreams and marital advice.
By Moshe Herman
First Malkah Fleisher quizzes Yishai about the relative safety of Israel and about Saudi wishes for the Abraham Accords. Then, North American native people's activist Ryan Bellerose on the language of indigenous rights in the service of the Jewish tribe. Finally on Table Torah: Why Jacob was angry with the brothers who destroyed Shechem?
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher discuss the battles for Hebron - from Chayei Sarah, to the media, to the provocatuerism of the radical Left. Then, Yishai's guest appearance on the renowned Behind The Bima Program with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Josh Broide, taking about the Ben Gvir phenomenon and the question of American Jewish Aliyah.
By Moshe Herman
After terror returns to the streets of Jerusalem, Yishai and Malkah sit down to plot a course to a strong Israeli future. Then, on Table Torah: How spirituality was reality in the house of Rivka and Yitzchak. Plus: Does it make sense to celebrate American Thanksgiving in Israel?
By Moshe Herman
Yishai Fleisher gets ready for the festival of Shabbat Chayei Sarah in Hebron where thirty-thousand people are expected to hear the Torah portion that describes Abraham's first purchase in the Land of Israel - and Abraham's love for Sarah and the love of Isaac and Rivka.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai just landed and gets back together with Malkah Fleisher to discuss the return of Jewish ghetto mentality, the American midterm elections, and the importance of a strong connection between Israel and the Diaspora. Then, Table Torah on Sodom and Gomorrah and on the birth of Isaac, the father of Jewish continuity. Plus: 007 meets 770!
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher talk about the amazing Israeli elections which will potentially lead to a stable nationalist government. Yishai reports from the inside the Ben-Gvir campaign. Plus terror and heroism in Hebron with Chief Security Officer Yoni Bleichbard. And finally, Abraham's secret vision in the Covenant Between the Parts.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher discuss the rise of MK Itamar Ben-Gvir in Israel and American antisemitism from the left and from the right - including the wacky pronouncements of Kanye West. JNS Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman on the 5th Israeli election cycle. Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman on the mysteries of the Torah potion of Noah.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher remember the Sukkot holiday and try to get back to a life routine. Yishai discusses joining the campaign trail for Itamar Ben Gvir (party call letter TET).
By Moshe Herman
Yishai is in Tel Aviv after Yom Kippur and is learning what makes patriot of the Jewish State, MK Itamar Ben Gvir, tick.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher talk about the glory of Rosh Hashanah on the Temple Mount and the tensions with Jihadists in eastern Jerusalem. Then on Table Torah: Moses gives the final commandment - gather in Jerusalem every seven years to hear the Torah from the king of Israel.
By Moshe Herman
Rabbi Yishai comes back from Florida and joins Malkah to get ready for Rosh Hashanah with a prayer for strong Jewish leadership. Then, on Table Torah: How Repentance leads to Resurrection - and which leads to Eternity!
By Moshe Herman
Rabbi Yishai is driving down the highway in Florida and thinking about the Torah portion of Ki Tavo which gives the joyous blessings of entering the Land of Israel - and the darkest curses of enduring a Holocaust.
By Moshe Herman
On the Good Land: Rabbi Yishai and Malkah Fleisher discuss America's role in the Iranian push for the bomb and why a Black American church came to Hebron. Then, audio from the Emergency Aliyah Conference, including Rabbi Nachman Kahane. And finally Table Torah about one verse only: the command to shoo away the mother bird.
By Moshe Herman
Rabbi Yishai is joined by Malkah for the first day of Israeli school - yay! They discuss meeting Hebron Arab school kids and the pictures of terrorist heroes they carry. Then, Ben Bresky celebrates 125 years since the First Zionist Congress in Basil, Switzerland.
By Moshe Herman
Just in time for the new month of Elul! Rabbi Yishai Fleisher is ascending the Temple Mount and recording with Dr. Melissa Kronfeld and then going to the Isaac and Rebecca Hall at the Tomb of the Ancestors in Hebron and speaking with Nachman Mostovsky - and finishing off the show with the great Malkah Fleisher!
By Moshe Herman
Driving from Tel Aviv, Yishai speaks with veteran Israeli advocate Maurice Hirsch about fighting the deep-seated antisemitism and anti-Zionism of Mahmoud Abbas and the PLO/PA. Then, on Table Torah: Why we should be proud of our strength - when we recognize that it comes from God.
By Moshe Herman
Join Yishai in Dallas as he kicks off the CPAC conference with an invocation and joins a panel on the main stage about Israel. Then, Mazal Tov! After the Gazan rockets, Yishai and Malkah are on the beach in Ashkelon and celebrate their 20th anniversary on Jewish Love Day - Tu B'Av!
By Moshe Herman
On the way to Dallas, Rabbi Yishai introduces his discussion with Tel Aviv University International Students in Hebron - with tough questions and useful answers. Then, a portion of Malkah Fleisher's interview on Goel Jasper's podcast "Return Again" about the roots of her amazing God-driven Eretz Yisrael life.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher chat about Ben Shapiro’s Aliyah question and Yishai's article in response - how do we get closer to a YES for Diaspora Jews? Then, Ronel Barak is a convert living in the South Hebron Hills, owner of a fabulous restaurant and campground in Biblical - but sometimes harsh - territory.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher go down to Tel Aviv to the the big CPAC event and meet with amazing folks including Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer, MK Amichai Shikli, and Rabbi Shlomo Katz - and connect with the one and only Ben Shapiro. Ben's talk at event, included in the podcast, is a must listen.
By Moshe Herman
Biden is in Jerusalem and doing the old superpower patron thing - is there anything good that can come of it? Malkah Fleisher joins Yishai to about the Presidential visit and antisemitism on campus. Then, Rav Mike Feuer on the new generation of leadership in the Torah portion of Pinchas.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Moshe Herman
Rabbi Yishai on the mysterious roots of the Biblical Blasphemer and why we all need to repent for that sin. Then, a simple question: where is the world heading?
By Moshe Herman
Walk with Yishai Fleisher as he experiences Memorial Day in a Judean cemetery with Josh Hasten. Then Ben Bresky reports on a lost Zionist. Finally, celebrating Israel's rebirth with Caroline Glick, Jeremy Gimpel and Ari Abramowitz.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher discuss the wave of terror that is striking Israel - how do we cope, and how do we strengthen our Jewish country? Then, Gideon Israel on lessons from the Russia Ukraine conflict. And finally, Table Torah: the first Biblical month of Nissan and spiritual psoriasis.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah attend an amazing wedding - and bring you along! This was a small but powerful consolation for the heinous terror attack which rocked Israel the day before. Then, Yishai talks about the Route 60 Israel Biblical Highway project on Fox Radio - come for a drive!
By Moshe Herman
First Yishai and Malkah are already drinking, reading emails from Alaska, and seeing the hidden revelation in the Esther Scroll and how God prepares the remedy before the ailment. Then, Dr. Moshe Koppel, Director of the Kohelet Policy Forum, Israel's foremost nationalist think tank, and author of the new book 'Judaism Straight Up', joins Yishai to make sense of why Judaism works as an invisible anchor for Jews and for the world!
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher discuss this historic visit of former Vice President Mike Pence, and his wife Karen, in Hebron - and Yishai's guiding of the VP around the ancient city. Then, Dr. Noam Arnon on the 7th of Adar: the birthday and passing day of the great teacher Moses, who is spiritually buried in Hebron! And finally, Table Torah: seeing the light of God through the darkness of Amalek.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher ask whether Israel needs to be involved in the Ukraine morass - or should it secure itself first? And can the Jewish State learn something from Ukrainian Nationalism? Then, on Table Torah: the end of the Book of Exodus, and the pride of getting stuff done for God!
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher talk about the complexities of the Ukraine situation and pray for the future. Then, master tour guide Rabbi Aaron Shaffier is on the Jon Voight team filming the Story of God. Then, Voight himself joins Yishai for an amazing interview. Finally, Rav Mike Feuer on Holy Half Shekel.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai & Malkah Fleisher ride and demonstrate for greater Israeli liberty and against government overreach - and have fun while doing it! Then, Rabbi Shlomo Katz on the value of the broken tablets and power of seeing Moses' glowing face as he comes down from Mount Sinai. Finally, Yishai discusses his talk with Israeli Arabs about the future of the Jewish State.
By Moshe Herman
First, Yishai & Malkah Fleisher discuss finding freedom on the Temple Mount, the movement to unmask in stores, and sending Israeli flags to Honduras. Then, broadcaster Avi Abelow fights the dominant Covid narrative and government overreach. Finally, Table Torah on the Portion of Tetzave: the hidden meaning in the iconic clothing of the High Priest!
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah get at what Whoopi Goldberg meant when she said the Holocaust was not about race. Then, Rabbi Shalom Schwartz on how to make the Ten Commandments a central pillar of societal life. Finally, Table Torah on the why God showed Moses a menorah of fire!
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah talk about the tragic incident of friendly fire in the IDF and the lesson it can teach us. Then, Jeremy and Tehilla Gimpel on saving the Ezra Schwartz Vineyard at the Arugot Farm from destruction and the public and private campaign which delayed the edict. Finally, Table Torah: Who really split the Red Sea and how we can do it again.
By Moshe Herman
First Yishai and Malkah on getting "Rona", celebrating Tu Bishvat, and debating Palestinian activist Amer Zahr. [00:21:40] Then Professor Eugene Kontorovich on his new PragerU video asking whether Israeli has rights in Judea. [00:46:20] And finally, Rav Mike Feuer on a being a Priestley Nation.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah talk about the tragic incident of friendly fire in the IDF and the lesson it can teach us. Then, Jeremy and Tehilla Gimpel on saving the Ezra Schwartz Vineyard at the Arugot Farm from destruction and the public and private campaign which delayed the edict. Finally, Table Torah: Who really split the Red Sea and how we can do it again.
By Moshe Herman
First, Yisahi and Malkah Fleisher remember stories of the righteous Baba Sali. [32:15] Then, JNS Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman on the foreign ideas in Israel's Foreign Ministry. [44:42] And finally, Table Torah for Parshat Bo: Why the land of Israel comes before Torah and the next steps for the Jewish State.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai & Malkah Fleisher hash out some of the harsh news out of the Holy Land including abuse, suicide, and empowerment of enemies - and try to figure out God's plan for the Jews. Then, Yishai speaks with famous American Jewish broadcaster Nachum Segal about the painful Corona borders that divide. Finally, Rabbi Yishai on the ten promises of Hashem at the onset of the Book of Exodus in the Torah portion of Va'era.
By Moshe Herman
On the Israel Podcast: Killing the Egyptian, aiding women at the well, and experiencing the Burning Bush - Rabbi Yishai Fleisher details the steps to the creation of humanity's greatest leader - Moses as we enter the Book of Shemot/Exodus. Then, Malkah Fleisher on making Aliyah despite the challenges and the fight to keep life normal under the new Corona restrictions.
By Moshe Herman
While on a charter fishing boat Rabbi Yishai interviews Rabbi Matisyahu Devlin who was raised Catholic but today is a Chabad rabbi and teacher - hear his amazing tale! Then, the Forefather Jacob adjures his son, the viceroy Joseph, "Don't bury me in Egypt - take me to Hebron!" in the Torah portion of Vayechi and the dramatic end of the book of Bereshit/Genesis.
By Moshe Herman
Rabbi Yishai is in Texas and speaks to a big audience of Bible Followers and Hashem lovers about Abraham's first purchase and about the great revelation in the modern rebirth of Israel. But first, the head of the Sons of Jacob, Judah, finally steps into role as he reluctantly rises to face the cloaked Joseph in the climax of the book of Genesis/Bereshit.
By Moshe Herman
Rabbi Yishai walks the Negev desert on Hanukkah and thinks about those who were there before like the brothers of Joseph going down to Egypt and the Jewish people camping here on the way to the Land of Israel. He also ponders Pharaoh's dreams and Joseph's explanation about the nature of God and his plan to save the Jews from assimilation.
By Moshe Herman
On the Israel Podcast: Malkah Fleisher joins Yishai to decorate for Chanukah. Then, Ben Bresky on Thanksgiving at the Lone Soldiers Center. And finally, Rav Mike Feuer on the dark corners of the Messianic line in the Torah portion of Vayeshev.
By Moshe Herman
At the foot of the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs Rabbi Yishai Fleisher goes through the Torah portion of Vayislach and discusses the wrestling match between Jacob and the angel of Esav, the granting of the name Israel at Beit El, and the tear-jerking burial of the Matriarch Rachel in Bethlehem, and then finally Jacob's long-awaited return to Isaac in Hebron. Also: The darn New York Times is teaming up with Israel-haters to delegitimize Hebron - we must fight it!
By Moshe Herman
In Hebron, Rabbi Yishai Fleisher talks about the Torah portion of Vayeitze and Jacob's beautiful vision of the ladder between heaven and earth and the ensuing mission of the Jewish people. Then, Jacob's hard sojourn into Exile but with the gift of the birth of the tribes of Israel. All this while contending with the flock's fertility and the fertility of feuding wives - the mothers of Israel - Rachel and Leah.
By Moshe Herman
Red red soup! Rabbi Yishai is joined by Rav Mike Feuer to discuss the book of Genesis Torah portion of Toldot and the tricky relationship between Esav and Yaakov - where one power rises and other falls - and the even trickier path to getting Isaac's blessings.
By Moshe Herman
Rabbi Yishai walks around the perimeter of the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs in #Hebron in preparation for the Big Weekend of Chayei Sarah where thirty thousand people are expected to gather to hear the Torah portion that describes Abraham's first purchase in the land of Israel and burial of his beloved Sarah!
By Moshe Herman
The foundational stories of Bereishit-Genesis are the building blocks of civilization! Rabbi Yishai is rejoined by Rav Mike Feuer to discuss Abraham's prayer for Sodom, and the huge test of Isaac's Binding. Then, former Congressman Robert Pittenger on the shocking Jihadist murder of pro-Israel British MP Sir David Amess.
By Moshe Herman
On the Israel Podcast: Abraham was leaving home and heading to the Land of Israel, while we are coming home and back to the land in his footsteps. Join Rabbi Yishai for a chat about writing the original Aliyah Day law, bringing the first high level UAE visitor to Hebron, and putting in a beautiful new sink the Tomb of Ruth and Yishai in Hebron. And on the Torah portion: How God showed Abraham the Exodus at the Covenant Between the Parts!
By Moshe Herman
On the Israel Podcast: Join Rabbi Yishai for a deep dive on hidden meanings of Torah's Flood narrative and what Noah's Ark represents on our life. Then, the roots of the Biblical word "Hamas" - violent distruction - and Israel's fight for control of the Holy Land.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai recaps a magical holiday season which ended with an amazing Simchat Torah on the Arugot Farm. Then, memories of a great man of God, Rabbi Moshe Dovid Tendler. Finally, the Torah portion of Bereshit, the real Big Bang Theory of God's love.
By Moshe Herman
It don't get more supernal than this - so don't miss the blessings! Join Yishai and Malkah Fleisher inside their Sukkah as they discuss Corona, the Jihad Squad, the Second Lebanon War, how to be happy on Sukkot, how to say "schach" properly, and Malkah's award-winning brisket!
By Moshe Herman
Yishai comes back from praying on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Rosh Hashanah with a "Spiritual Sun Tan" and speaks about the challanges the State of Israel faces - and about Jonah, the reluctant prophet who, in many ways, symbolizes the Jewish people's role in this world.
By Moshe Herman
Rosh Hashanah is upon us - so let's get ready together! First, Malkah Fleisher on sending Israeli children for a new school year. Rav Mike Feuer on gentiles celebrating the New Year and the Torah portion of Nitzavim. And Ambassador Michael Oren on his book Ally: My Journey Across the American-Israeli Divide and the Jewish Roots of Hebron.
By Moshe Herman
Malkah and Yishai return from America to Judea and prepare for a new school year with the challenge of Corona in the background. Then, Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the Torah portion of Ki Tavo and the declarations of gratitude for Hashem's blessings in the land.
By Moshe Herman
Rabbi Yishai returns home to the Holy Land and is joined by Rav Mike Feuer to hash out Israel's relationships with empires - especially today's Western-American tilt. Is Israel meant to compete with Rome, or is meant to buttress the current paradigm?
By Moshe Herman
Talking Israel in the heart of the Diaspora: Somewhere on the Upper East Side, Rabbi Yishai connects with Rabbi Yehuda Hakohen of the Vision Movement to discuss the purpose of Jewish power in our generation, teaching Hebrew universality to young Progressives, and the commemoration of Rabbi Kook's legacy as seen from Babylon/Rome/New York City.
By Moshe Herman
From the road, Yishai talks about meeting Chickasaw Indians and thinking about the importance of maintaining nationalism and tribal culture. Then, in the Torah portion of Re'eh, the big Mitzvah of finding and fighting for God's place - and making sure others don't desecrate it.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai is on the road with the family and having BIG Texas thoughts about the Israeli government's wrong-headed bid to reenter UNESCO and about the authentic Palestine - Palestine Texas, that is! Also the Torah portion of Ekev, where God cuts the Jews down to the right size!
By Moshe Herman
On the road, Yishai monologues about the power of the Biblical narrative in the lives of average people - and Israel's lackluster promotion of that narrative - which results in the Ben and Jerry’s edict against Judea. Also, some key verses in the Torah portion of Va'etchanan including an explanation of what Jewish wisdom really is.
By Moshe Herman
9 Days and almost 9th of Av, Yishai and Malkah go positive on Israel and mark the progress of the Jewish State even in the current bumpy period. Then, Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to inaugurate the Book of Devarim and discuss the simplicity of entering the Land with God.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah get into the nitty-gritty and philosophy of an Israeli law to block Arab family reunification and the coalition's efforts to block state subsidies to Ultra-Orthodox families - both of which are core issues that affect where Israel is going. Then, Gabe Groisman, Mayor of Bal Harbour, on the pain and strength behind the Surfside disaster.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai & Malkah talk about the fear of defending a tribal Israel in liberal circles, about getting detained for singing Hatikva on the Temple Mount, and about the rise of next gen Biblical leaders in the Torah portion of Pinchas - including the courageous Daughters of Tzlafchad.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah discuss the recent posting of a Gay Pride flag over the Jewish State's Foreign Ministry and the challenge it brings to those Israelis who believe Israel should represent ancestral Jewish values. Then, Rabbi Yishai on the Torah portion of Balak, the evil wizard who came to curse Israel, and whose problematic outlook can teach us something positiv
By Moshe Herman
Hamas doesn't want Jews marching with flags in Jerusalem - but what's going to be the policy of the new Bennett government? Malkah Fleisher on the end of Corona and the sacrifice of the prophetess Miriam in the Torah portion of Chukat. And then Rav Mike Feuer on beating back the energy of death with the Red Heifer.
By Moshe Herman
First, Yishai and Malkah discuss what Israel feels like as Covid restrictions are lifting and as a new and questionable government, replacing "old faithful" Netanyahu, is about to be sworn in. Then, Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to wonder what God is telling the Jews as a sinkhole opens in Jerusalem on the Torah portion of Korach and the Biblical story of the iconic sinkhole in the desert.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai stands on a street corner in Brooklyn and holds the tension between Diaspora and Israel and between Jewish universalism and Hebrew nationalism. Then, Yishai's talk with the liberal-leaning Jewish students of the Hartman Institute.
By Moshe Herman
With crazy sleep deprivation, Yishai posts his first on-the-road show in 16 months! Hear about Kumah, the Quail, and saying 'Lechaim' to the King!
By Moshe Herman
A multi-front war has opened against Israel - in Gaza, in mixed cities, in the world opinion, and within Jewish society itself. Rabbi Yishai is joined by Rav Mike Feuer in a search of advancements that will come as a result of this conflict, and to ask if the ancient Biblical hero Samson can teach us something. Then, Yishai speaks with General Amir Avivi to dig up the roots of Hamas' rocket power and the death of land-giveaway solutions.
By Moshe Herman
Israel is in a three-front war: Gaza rocket fire, Jihadist gangs in the streets of mixed cities, and the Narrative War against the Jewish State. Malkah Fleisher joins Yishai to talk about the Jewish right to be aggressive in the face of the Jihad - and what it's like to raise kids in this reality. Then, Rav Mike Feuer on the biblical command to get ready for war and being proud of Jewish strength.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and family were in Meron one hour before tragedy hit. Malkah Fleisher joins to talk about the loss and the lessons, and why some people, like Israel's Supreme Court are "Woker Than Thou". Then, Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai in preparing for the seventh Sabbatical Shemittah year in the Torah portion of Behar/Bechukotai and for Jerusalem Day in Jerusalem.
By Moshe Herman
First, Malkah Fleisher joins Yishai to reveal her secret recipe for Shavuot Cheesecake and tell the story of her grandfather's refusal to convert away from his faith during the Shoah. Then, Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Arieh King on how to curb the Ramadan riots at the Shechem Gate of the Old City. And finally, Rav Mike Feuer on the secret Torah of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and why blasphemers are losers.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah go to a Ramadan Iftar dinner in Hebron to break bread with pro-normalization Palestinians. Then, Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to deal with Israel's political crisis and to see how the Torah law of Parshat Kedoshim can help heal society.
By Moshe Herman
Join Yishai and Malkah Fleisher to celebrate Israeli Independence Day - by giving gratitude to Hashem and honoring the sacrifice of those who fought - for the rebirth of the Jewish Commonwealth in the land of Israel through the advent of the State of Israel.
By Moshe Herman
First, Malkah Fleisher on entering the post-Pesach and post-Corona period, and realizing that the Holocaust means living out our ancestors dreams. Then, Yishai lets off Yom HaShoah steam on the problem with Euro-journalists. And finally, Rav Mike Feuer on holy food and why God cares that pig ain't kosher.
By Moshe Herman
Did Netanyahu and the nationalists win? Or is Israel doomed to governmental deadlock? Yishai speaks with Alex Traiman, Jerusalem bureau chief of JNS, to make sense of Israel's elections. Then, get ready for the after-Shabbat - complex yet fun - Seder Night. Rabbi Shimshon Nadel is on hand to steer us to kosher safety and help us have a meaningful Passover experience.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai reveals how to make a powerful Passover Seder, talks staying positive in the face of negative conspiracy theories, and on the victory of nationalist thinking in the upcoming election. Also: Czech Republic and Kosovo moving their embassy to Jerusalem, and the majesty of getting muddy in Judea.