יום שלישי, כ״ט תמוז תשפ״וTuesday, July 14, 2026
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This week your hosts hit the ground running. They talk a bit about Ross' recent trip to Israel but then jump into the news. They discuss Yair Netanyahu's reaction to Linda Sarsour's Palestinian Jesus tweet. And yes Yair, she really is. Netflix has a new series. If you liked Breaking Bad, you're gonna love Family Business - a "sort of" Jewish version of the popular show. Mega-Donor Miriam Adelson proposes that a Book of Trump be added to the Bible and much more! Don't miss, The Book of Trump and Sarsour's Gospel.
Palestinians are disappointed with their leadership for reasons that have nothing to do with its inability to destroy Israel
This week Rav Yitzchak and William discuss Parshat Chukat and the incident of Moshe (Moses) striking the rock, rather than speaking to it as commanded by HaShem. Can we find some connections to Kabbalah and the way in which we learn Torah today, and is there a repair for this seemingly great sin that kept Moshe from entering the Land? Listen to hear what the sages of Judaism have to say, and to gain insight into why the apparent argumentative style of Talmudic discourse was all part of the plan.
Do wearing rose-colored glasses and speaking kindly have the power to change people and even nations? Are all prophets created equal? Laughter, Torah, fish-and-chips and more!
Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant and Jerry Gordon bring back Gil Hoffman, pollical analyst and columnist of the Jerusalem Post to assess the political dynamics of the first historic Israeli do-over election on September 17th. The April 9th election failed to result in Bibi forming a ruling coalition because he couldn’t get Avigdor Liberman of Yisrael Beiteinu to join or even Labor party leader Gabbay to join. Hoffman’s bottom line is that it will be hard for Netanyahu to reach the required 61 Knesset seats to form a ruling coalition. There is the reforming of the United Arab -Balad party list with currently 9 seats in the polls to foil a possible ruling coalition.
Were the violent demonstrations by many Ethiopians that closed down the roads across the country really about the death of a 19 year old man? Or is there something more sinister involved? Tamar explains what's REALLY going on.
The Left's alliance with the "Zionism is racism" crowd
Protests, Violence, and Palestinian flags waving on your roads. What would you do if this is what met you on the highway? Israelis are experiencing this TODAY. What exactly is happening, who are the subversive ones, and what will be effective to bring a 'just' order out of this chaos?
Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant and Jerry Gordon bring back Dan Diker to comment on the “Peace through Prosperity” proposals of the Trump Administration at the Bahrain conference and the simultaneous US, Russia and Israel Trilateral Security Summit in Jerusalem. Diker is the Director of the Program to Counter Political Warfare at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs (JCPA). He is a former Secretary General of the World Jewish Congress. He is the editor and co-author of Defeating Denormalization—Shared Palestinian and Israeli Perspectives on a New Path to Peace, (2018).
On today’s show Penina speaks with Jono Vandor, Host of Israel on My Mind, who will be sharing with us his inspiring journey from Evangelical Christianity to Torah. Jono talks about how his search for truth brought him to see things that he just couldn’t unsee, that once they took ahold of him, he had no choice but to choose a path that conformed with what he saw, no matter where that led. Another inspiring episode of Leap of Faith you don’t want to miss!
Howie talks about the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe 25 years ago, he also discusses Twitter, Jews hating Jews and how the world has gone nuts!
Orly talks about trump making history! She also mention sad events of racism in Israel & she wises everyone a happy 4th!
July 4th show, Andrea revisits the long-ago aliyah experience; also, how-to guide for achieving holiness!
In this week’s show, Jono and guest co-host Penina Taylor talk about the Jordan River, a new Israeli invention to replace sugar with fruit, the discovery of a Biblical era purple dye industry and so much more. Tune in for another episode of musings, observations and health advice from Israel on Water, Sugar and Snails, A Recipe for Laughter.
The Left, it's tactics, its evil-genius, and yet, its soon-to-be demise. Listen to this pin-pointed interview by Tamar Yonah, with Dr. Mordechai Nisan, author of the book, "The Crack-Up of the Israeli Left". You find the book at: www.amazon.com/Crack-Up-Israeli-…san/dp/1927618118
Walter Says: There are one or two conferences or symposia in Jerusalem almost every week. They discuss anything from medical matters to relations with Diaspora Jewry, politics and even climate change. Most are 'talking shops' without the means to change anything, except to make us aware of the problems surrounding those subjects which of course is helpful.
Israel's neurotic inability to subdue Gaza
What is it like to discover, that after being raised as a Christian all your life, you find out that you and your family are really ...Jewish!
On Today’s episode of Leap of Faith, Penina speaks with Yisrael Killian who will be sharing remarkable journey from Roman Catholicism to Torah Judaism, and how discovering the absolute need for the oral Torah to explain the inexplicable in the written Torah was a transformative moment for him and his spiritual journey. Another fascinating episode of Leap of Faith you don’t want to miss.
What is Spirituality? Is Spirituality a necessary component of an elevated life? Where is the place of the spiritual within the physical world?
A heated debate ensues when Tamar argues with her guest on the Peace to Prosperity Workshop in Bahrain. Did she gt too emotional about the peace efforts?
Andrea visiting family in Jo'burg, overeating, over-celebrating and, again, over-thinking: Are people fundamentally good or deceitful? Does political correctness ensure a better or bleaker future? Get the answers to these questions and more!
Orly talks with Ester Peri and Amir Karmi.
Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant and Jerry Gordon bring back Dr. Stephen Bryen to discuss the clash between the US and Iran over the downing in international waters of a US Navy MQ 4 Triton surveillance drone by Iranian air defense missiles. He questions the wisdom of disclosing the US retaliatory cyber-attack against Iranian air defense missile control systems. We review Trump’s tough sanctions against Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei and Revolutionary Guard military officials. We switch the focus of the interview to discuss Bryen’s new e-book published on-line, Security for Holy Places
Howie talks about America's latest useless Mideast peace plan and the real reasons why peace can never be achieved.
This week we are joined by Shifra Chana Hendrie of Gate of Unity who is founder of and host of the Global Geula Summit taking place later this week. Here about how we are both individually and corporately able and responsible to partner with the Creator in seeing redemption come to all of mankind.
Like all peace plans, this one will fail too for its misdiagnosis.
Walter Is taking a break this week to recharge his batteries. So here are some shows you may have missed.
As the days go on, and a possible war looms between the USA and Iran, which could possibly harbor in a nuclear war, what are we to do? What about all the other evils that are taking place in the world? Terror, modern day slavery, corruption, poverty, drugs, homeless people, -and one can go and on.
Have you ever created a fantasy in your mind about how something was going to turn out and in the end, it was nothing like what you imagined?
Surprising headlines are being about the Middle East. Will the Arabs finally make peace with Israel, because they WANT to? And what about the PLO? Also, with tensions rising between Iran and the USA, will we see war?
In this week’s show, Jono welcomes guest co-host Penina Taylor for a dynamic that is oddly amusing as they discuss pole climbing, bats that trade food for sex, and amphibian smugglers that hide snakes in their pants. Add to that the butter shortage in Israel and eating plastic for a conversation you won’t want to miss, this week on Israel on My Mind!
Has the US setup concentration camps on the border? Is President Donald Trump Hitler? Has the US gone mad?! Howie explores these topics and a whole lot more on this riveting episode of Political Hitman.
Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant and Jerry Gordon bring back Dr. Stephen Bryen to address the alleged Iran Revolutionary Guards provocative attack on two foreign flag oil tankers in the strategic Gulf of Oman. Bryen is a former Capitol Hill foreign policy staffer, Reagan-era Pentagon official, noted military technologist and Asia Times columnist.
Orly talks about ways to improve security in our world. She also talks to Benzi Sfitan about airport security.
Can one fine peace with others if he is at war within himself? Forgiveness, kindness, lemons-to-lemonade and the report of the spies make for a most passionate and reflective show!
Political upheavals, mass population displacement, refugees, religious extremism, misogyny, wars, terrorism, genocides, antisemitism, lack of modernization, the running out of oil, *Iran, the Nuclear Threat, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the insane hatred of the only democratic, free, and successful country in the middle east: Israel. What can we expect might happen next in the region? Tamar Yonah speaks with guest, Dr. Mordechai Kedar, expert on the Arab world. www.MordechaiKedar.com He explains what could happen, and shares insights on US-Iranian tensions, and a possible war. Check out his peace plan at: www.palestinianemirates.com/
Many people feel like they reach a very high level on Jewish holidays, only to feel like they have fallen just after. Having just celebrated Shavuot, Rav Yitzchak and William discuss how we can keep the fires of faith burning all year long.
And: How the Senate passed a by partisan Bill on anti-Semitism and how Senator Ted Cruz slates the House of Representatives.
What's so important about the settlements in Judea & Samaria, and why would Israel want to apply sovereignty there anyway? Israeli Settlement Activist, Daniella Weiss, General Secretary of Nachala, opens up about what is happening inside the settlement movement, living peacefully with the Arabs, and why it is so vital for Israel's existence.
Israel's timeless, bloodless civil war
Barak Moore grew up in a poverty stricken and violent part of New York, but considers his upbringing as a gift which has given him a unique view of life and the world and what it means to suffer.
Tamar speaks about a fire that happened to her close neighbor, which brought security and firefighters banging on her own door to evacuate her and her family. Was she ready to flee with her important documents and cherished things? Also, an Arab Muslim who is proud to serve in the IDF chose to be in a combat unit. Is it completely safe? Tamar plays Devil's Advocate.
In this week's show, your hosts discuss Ross' recent trip to Washington D.C. They also talk about Moldova's announced Embassy move and an exciting new tour of Israel. They provide their listeners with an update from the Palestinians on their views of the Trump administration's much-anticipated peace plan. The fun lasts for the entire show. Jono provides a report on the curious monkey who visited Israel, and on "Trump Monkeys" in the Jerusalem zoo. A man was arrested after pulling a heist with avocado, and in a bit of topsy turvy news, Rep. Ilhan Omar is now part of a new Black Jewish Congressional caucus. These stories and more in Monkey Business and the Avocado Grenade.
Howie talks about Jewish exclusion at the Dyke March in Washington DC and then talks about the 10 Commandments...It's a must hear show!
The Torah has much to say about protecting the environment and eating healthily. Nevertheless, many observant Jews seem unaware of the mind/body/soul connection. Andrea explores her favorite questions regarding the non-exclusivity of Torah and health.
Orly speaks with Andrew Vitek from 'turn 1' about racing cars and making movies that connect people around the world.
Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant and Jerry Gordon interview a Sudanese academic, Professor “H”. He reveals the dynamics behind the massive civil protests throughout the country against the leaders of the Transitional Military Council (TMC) who rejected a civilian – led government and brutally usurped power in Khartoum. The occasion of this interview was a massacre of sit-in protesters in Khartoum that killed over one hundred, injured hundreds more and saw dozens of victims who were forcibly drowned in the Nile River. He considers the toll vastly undercounted. The emerging ‘warlord’ and deputy leader of the TMC, Hemeti, was responsible for the creation and launch of the Rapid Support Force Janjaweed – “the devils on horses”, who perpetrated the Darfur genocides in 2003.
Tamar speaks with Nadia Matar from The Sovereignty Movement, on the need to place Israeli sovereignty over Judea & Samaria. A very interesting show showing how ever some Arabs want to be under Israeli sovereignty. Check out their website at: www.ribonut.co.il/?lang=2
Condolences to Our President and His Family. We Celebrate: 52 Years united undivided eternal Jerusalem, the liberation of Judea and Samaria and the capture of the Golan heights.
Jews and "Gays" Don't Mix
Shavuot Special: Is there a difference between a hug and a kiss? During this holiday of kindness and humility, both customs and law blend into a rich tapestry called 'Tradition'.
The return of Jewish sovereignty seems to interest only the Religious Zionist population
Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant and Jerry Gordon of Israel News Talk Radio – Beyond the Matrix bring back Jerusalem Post political analyst Gil Hoffman to discuss the failure of Israeli PM Netanyahu to form a ruling coalition following the April 9th snap election. Hoffman considers this a first for Israel’s complex electoral system as this has not happened before. . .
Orly talks about the state of affairs in the Middle East, and the balance of power between America, Russia china and Iran
Rabbi Yitzchak and William finish their discussion about Counting of the Omer. After, they discuss Shavuot and the custom of learning all night as a rectification for the Jewish people supposedly sleeping in on the morning they were supposed to receive the Torah.
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Hear: How the invincible Bibi lost his magic touch.
Tension mounts in Israel, and Guest-Host, Alex Pioneer who fills in for Tamar Yonah, explains what it is like living in Israel during these unfolding times.
Islam, not "Palestine" is the Fuel
Shavuot is the holiday where we celebrate the giving of the Torah. As much as the Torah are instructions for living life, why do we have a holiday celebrating the giving of a bunch of rules? Listen to Soul Talk and learn about the significance of the holiday of Shavuot and how...yes...it's the rules that give life meaning and joy!
It seems that holiness and a connection with G-d can be acquired from others. It’s like a virus – it’s contagious, only in a really good way. On today’s Leap of Faith, Penina talks with Elisheva Goldschmidt about how she was exposed to people who talked about G-d as if He were real in their lives and it made her want what they had. Eventually, she found it, but the route wasn’t as straightforward as she might have hoped. Another inspiring episode of Leap of Faith you don’t want to miss!
Avraham & Bat-Sheva Venismach filling in for Tamar Yonah. Broadcasting directly from the heart of Jerusalem on Jerusalem Day... Come join the celebration and get into some real UN-politically correct conversion.
Mohammad grew up in the Palestinian Authority, in a village south of Jerusalem. He describes himself as a peace activist. He has a degree in journalism, and is very nice and polite to speak with. He even meets with Israelis in a common love for The Land. Yet his politics and beliefs are quite controversial when it comes to a Palestinian State, the Hamas, and what might be the best future for the Arabs here in Israel. Tamar Yonah and Mohammad disagree on quite a few issues, but still, at least they will talk to each other. Listen to this fascinating show!
Israel is going to the polls for the second time this year in a totally unnecessary election
Elections AGAIN? Unprecedented and expensive, Liberman and Netanyahu have taken off the gloves and the Israel public will - surprise! -be the pummeled and bloodied victim. Plus, cushy Israeli prisons reward Arab violence and what does the Torah say about Jewish population growth?
In this week's episode, Jono and Ross cover some bizarre stories. There is the tale of a mischievous monkey and doggie treats that give your pet the munchies and while easing arthritic pain. Jono describes the trendy falafel waffle, home juicing, and hummus flavored ice cream. They touch on the recent political news out of Israel and much more. Don't miss Dog Weed and Falafel Waffles, this week on Israel on My Mind!
Howie talks about the impending Holocaust in Europe and asks the question about why Jews are staying in Europe.
Orly talks about politics and usual. She also interviews Ofir Itizk from click about analyzing intelligence.
Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant and Jerry Gordon bring back Diliman Abdulkader, director of the Kurdistan Project of the Washington, DC – based Endowment for Middle East Truth to review the current status of the Syrian Kurdish Democratic Force and Council given developments in the northeastern region and hearings in Washington, DC.
What is the reason for your Torah study? Rav Yitzchak and William discuss those who study and teach Torah for self aggrandizement, rather than for the sake of purifying and cleansing themselves of negative character traits. This is something that we all need to reflect on during the Counting of the Omer.
As of Monday morning, PM Netanyahu has not been able to form a new coalition. There was a first vote scheduled to dismiss the Knesset. But will Bibi pull a rabbit out of his hat and surprise us all with a newly formed government before Wednesday?
His obsessive war and Israel's defective democracy
Join Penina on Leap of Faith as she interviews her oldest son, Daniel about what it was like going through the teshuvah and conversion processes with his parents, and he shares his own teshuvah story as a “Baal Teshuva on my own terms.” Another inspirational episode you won’t want to miss!
Imagine this.... Everything is fine! A lovely holiday is coming up where one sits at night with their family and friends around a campfire, and then..... a day later, ....you have no home. Your community is burned up, everyone there running for their lives, ...with nowhere to go. The fire was too big and came too fast. Can we even imagine how we would cope if this happened to us? Listen to this riviting play-by-play interview as Tamar Yonah speaks with Elisheva and Yisrael Solomon from Mevo Modiin as the describe their flight and plight during the fires! Click here to send help for the family: bit.ly/2MdrSlE
In this week's show, Ross and Jono share some of their views on the recent Eurovision contest. They also report on a new tactic of El Al Airlines for fighting techno-metal steampunk BDS activists. There is a new "old beer" made from six strains of ancient yeast. A major expansion has been approved for Ben Gurion, Harry Potter's grave has become a tourist attraction in Israel, and worms can suffer from PTSD. These stories and more on Philistine Beer and Steam Punk music!
Do people have the right to 'pull the plug' on life? Andrea Simantov goes into an emotional rant on our values and our playing G-d.
There are new members of the US Congress who are outspoken antisemites but are tolerated by their colleagues and their party leadership
Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant and Jerry Gordon bring back Dr. Stephen Bryen, former Reagan era Pentagon official, military technology expert and Asia Times columnist to address Iran’s capabilities in the current standoff with the Trump Administration in the Persian Gulf and Middle East. Iran has leveraged proxies in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and Gaza by transferring missile and drone technology to engage in asymmetrical warfare against US assets and allies as pushback for imposition of severe economic sanctions. Bryen noted that Iran cannot stand toe to toe with the vast power of the US military.
Orly talk about China, barn fires & the Israeli Parliament.
Rav Yitzchak is once again joined by his wife Leah. This week they continue their discussion of the counting of the Omer, but also discuss the holiday of Lag B'Omer. This is a holiday that not only commemorates the death of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, the author of the Zohar, but is celebrated through the lighting of bonfires and great rejoicing.
It's wayyyyy after the national elections and PM Netanyahu has still not been able to form a new government. So what's up???? Also, a unique segment of the population in Israel, the Arabic-speaking Druze, serve as loyal citizens in the IDF, and live in peace with Israel. Why can they live in peace, but other Arabs don't?
Hear: What Yom Ha'atzmaut means to the people in the street. And: Who will give in, Bibi or the parties in his block? Celebrating: One Year American and Guatemalan Embassies in Jerusalem .
Deutschland comes through for Israel
Is it shocking that a once wholesome song contest has turned into a lewd and perverted show? Tamar Yonah lays it down and shouts that the King Has No Clothes!
American diplomatic representation in now completely in Israel's capital
Will BDS-babes block her entrance to the semi-finals of Eurovision? Let them try! Andrea takes on the Harvard Lampoon, silly Hanan Ashrawi and discusses the magical combination of power and humility as illustrated in this weeks Torah portion.
Two hundred million people are expected to view the Eurovison Song Contest, this year held in Israel. Though hosting the contest is great for tourism and general Israeli public relations, it's not all 'la-di-da' with the BDS protests and missile threats from Gaza. Tamar Yonah Speaks with Barry Shaw (from www.strategic-israel.org ) about the positive elements of hosting the contest, as well as the ugly antisemitism that is sadly emanating from some European countries.
This week Rav Yitzchak is joined by his amazing wife Leah. They discuss their own experiences of leaving Mitzraim (Egypt) and the significance of the Counting of the Omer described in Leviticus chapter 23.
Are non-Jews who are embracing Torah like the prodigal son returning home? On Today’s Leap of Faith, Penina speaks with Jim Barfield, Director of the Copper Scroll Project, who says they are. He shares his fascinating journey to Torah as a Ger Toshav and how he got involved with the Dead Sea Scrolls and specifically the Copper Scroll Project, on another inspiring episode of Leap of Faith you won’t want to miss.
The definition of who is a Jew is disputed in the Jewish State
Howie remembers the soldiers and the citizens on Israel Remembrance Day and then asks the question if Israel is really Independent on Israeli Independence Day. He is joined by Tamar Yonah for the last segment.
Orly talks about the importance of Israel, the strength of Israel, and that Israel has to make the right decisions, and not bow to any 'deals' that would be to her detriment.
Hear: This comprehensive report of the latest Fighting around Gaza.
Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant and Jerry Gordon interview Dan Diker, Director of the Program to Counter Political Warfare at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. Diker and Adam Shay of the JCPA have published a new monograph The PACBI Deception: Unmasked – Terror Links and Political Warfare Masquerading as Human Rights. The interview took place after the 48-hour rocket war against Israel instigated by Iran-controlled Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Iran-funded Hamas, a wing of the international Muslim Brotherhood movement.
Rav Yitzchak and William are back this week speaking about Rosh Chodesh Iyar, the Counting of the Omer and how timing is everything when serving the Creator the Universe.
Israel observes Memorial day and then celebrates Independence Day this week. What is it like to serve in the Israeli army? What is it like to have kids who serve, or have kids about to go in?
The modern state of Israel is 71 years old; a land of magic, miracles, promise and endless opportunity. Andrea sings the praises of the only Jewish country in the world and invites the rest of the world to grab a 'seat at the table.'
In this week's show, Ross and Jono discuss various friends and foes of the Jewish State. They weigh in on politics around the globe in this episode. They share stats about Evangelical support of Israel, a new town in the Golan named for President Trump, and the much anticipated Peace Plan. A highlight of the show is their discussion about shape-shifting reptilians and how to detect them. Don't miss Stinky beetles and Shape Shifting Lizards.
Israel's Paralysis in the Strip. Why?
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