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Orly talks to a scholar John Villanaueva about the impotence of cyber security during and after the corona outbreak. She also wishes the world a full and speedy recovery.
Where will the Economic Markets be after Corona? Who will survive the forced close down of businesses, and how will it effect us? How many will lose their jobs and livelihood? If the world's economy goes into a recession, and items, production and resources are scarce, could countries go to war?
How: Israel's ageist attitude wastes the valuable resource of the older generation.
Snipers had opened fire from Syria into the Golan on March 2nd, prompting an Israeli counterstrike in which a senior Hezbollah operative was killed in a helicopter strike on the car he was driving.
PM Netanyahu opened his press conference with orders for a new way of living during this coronavirus outbreak: “We love to embrace. We love to shake hands. We love to kiss.... No more." On this two hour special show, we talk about the new government guidelines and orders due to the coronavirus outbreak. We explain WHY it is important for every citizen to abide by these new rules, and why people would describe you as a SELFISH person if you don't abide by them.
The world Corona epidemic is making us all nervous. It's making us all aware that we only have so much control of our lives and unsure about what tomorrow may bring. It's also stopping us in our tracks and giving us an opportunity to focus on our priorities and each other. How do we channel our fears and take this challenge to bring out its silver lining?
On Today’s episode of Leap of Faith, Penina will be speaking with Penina Twilley who shares her incredible journey from Christianity to Orthodox Judaism, and how her long wait felt like holding her breath. Another incredible episode you don’t want to miss!
Is the Messiah coming this year? Is the coronavirus which is shutting us indoors, and plunging the world's economy, all in preparing the world and Mankind for the redemption? Dov Bar Leib writes on news developments related to the Messianic era. He wrote sometime back about North Korea, and the Jewish sources which predicted future trouble between N. Korea against the West and Israel. He has also recently written about the coronavirus and what he believes is the connection to the coming of the Moshiach (the Messiah).
The Israeli political system is like a not-so- hilarious Purim play
Concern re insidious Coronavirus is everywhere and no one is, apparently, immune from myriad aspects of the infection.The impact on daily routines previously taken for granted, is immeasurable. And the economic impact on a such small country as Israel, where the gross national product relies heavily on tourism is, in fact, astronomical.
Howie looks at Purim and how it affects Jews today.
This week Rabbi Yitzchak is joined once again by his wife Leah. They discuss the Torah portion of Ki Tisa and connect some of the themes to the current Coronavirus Pandemic. Not only is there allusions to this virus in the Torah, but a connection is made to the Mishkan, the Half Shekel, the Golden Calf and to the holiday of Purim which we are celebrating today in most of Israel, and in walled cities like Jerusalem on Wednesday.
What is it like to be under quarantine? A community rabbi writes about his experiences, AND his also testing positive for the corona virus while under quarantine. Plus, an analysis of the election results
Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant and Jerry Gordon bring back a frequent guest, Dan Diker, Director of the Political Warfare Program at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs (JCPA). They Diker's new book on "Israelophobia and the West" published by the JCPA that has caught a wave of attention in Washington and Jerusalem.
Orly talks about the situation in Israeli politics and forming of a new government. she interviews a new comer to Israel, Sean Gilberman. She also expresses her concerns over the corona virus.
It's not yet the last word on the election. The votes are in, but with the country split down the middle, who will form the government will not be known for another three weeks at the earliest, when President Reuven Rivlin decides.
As Jews all over the world are celebrating the Purim Holiday, we see headlines that are almost too unbelievable to be true! A virus that is forcing people all over the world to quarantine themselves, a government in Israel that may have to go to 4th elections, and then there is the build up of Turkish and Russian troops in Syria, just north of Israel.
Is Israel on the verge of either one?
Where is G-d in the day to day happenings of my life? To what extent do my choices really make a difference in the outcome of G-d's divine plan? The Purim story happened many years ago, yet its relevance rings strong today. G-d's name is absent from the Megillah, yet His presence is directing all aspects of the story and it's outcomes. Thus G-d is hidden within the natural realms of our life, and yet He is palpably there. What do we need to do to sense G-d's reality in our life?
Israel is probably the most vibrant democracy in the free world
Orly talks about the ever lasting cycle of elections while responding to Arab callers.
It's after the elections, the votes are in. Now what?
How do Israelis feel going to vote in their THIRD elections inside of a year? Tamar speaks with 3 different Israeli voters to get their opinions on the absurdity of it all and finds out that some of them are even going to change their vote, and choose a different party in this 3rd round!
On this weeks program Rav Yitzchak and William discuss the chaos of both U.S. and Israeli politics, and then connect it with the Mishikan (Tabernacle) and it's vessels and furniture. Specifically, the seven branched Menorah (Lampstand) and how it is mirrored by the human head. Finally, we share a meditative technique meant to help anyone view themselves in a new light.
All over the West Liberalism is finished
The counter-strike was in response to sniper fire.
Howie is sick of Jewish apathy and people like Bernie Sanders, who claim to be Jewish but works to destroy the State of Israel, Jews and the Jewish community.
Israeli Arabs are determined not to be moved to the Palestinian Authority
This week Rabbi Yitzchak and William discuss the weekly Torah portion of Terumah. This portion discusses the contributions requested of the children of Israel for the construction of the Mishkah (Tabernacle). This holy structure is often contrasted with the Golden Calf by the Sages of Judaism. So, our hosts ask themselves and the audience what type of structures are we really building? Is it a holy space for the Creator to dwell in our midst, or is it a structure related to the physical world, that only exists as a form with no holy inner space?
Orly talks about how our life is in danger over the corona virus. how is life affected by this worldwide
Investing more of ourselves into the betterment of society, one thing is certain: You can't get it wrong! The Torah agrees! Everyone wants to be thought of kindly and by exercising the art of giving - money, time, provisions - everyone wins.
The National Religious Broadcasters gathered in the final week of February 2020 at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville for their annual convention. It is an opportunity to address media issues and programming for the largely Christian Evangelical communicators who have had an outside influence on Trump Administration policy regarding Israel and increasingly on the rising Global Antisemitism in the West, particularly here in the US. Attending as major speakers are several figures in the Administration and of the President: Attorney General William Barr, Secretary of Education Betsey DeVos and personal attorney to the President Jay Sekulow.
Hear About: 'The State Of The Nation'. The annual report by the prestigious Taub Centre. Israel's non-partisan socio-economic research institute.
Tamar Yonah is down south in Ashkelon, a city located just 6 miles north of the terrorists in Gaza. She talks about the three different rocket attacks she experienced in the last 24 hours. (Not her first ones, either.) What did she do when she was on the road and flying bombs explode above your head. What happened in a grocery store's bomb shelter filled with shoppers, including children? Tamar talks about this and other cowering Jews which she saw. Is it a desecration of G-d's Name? What is the answer?
Israel's politically correct, crippling neurosis
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Various reports claim the man was a senior Hezbollah operative named Imad Tawil who was entrusted with developing Iran’s infrastructure in the areas adjacent to Syria’s border with Israel.
Can the EU survive BREXIT? (and why it matters to us outside of Europe?) Also, the World is edging closer to a coronavirus pandemic as the virus spreads. What does this mean to us? And finally, Israel inches closer to elections. Many here believe that nothing will be solved after the votes are counted.
Leap of Faith is now a little over one year old and to celebrate, Penina has put together a special 50th episode with excerpts from many of her guests from the past year. A wisdom-packed episode of Leap of Faith you don't want to miss!
Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant and Jerry Gordon bring back Dexter Van Zile, Christian Media Analyst of the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis (CAMERA) to address why anti- Zionism is the only unifying factor for the World Council of Churches (WCC). The umbrella world body was founded in 1948 with the mission of unifying Christian witness. However, with conflicting theologies, the only thing that it shares is political defamation of the Jewish state of Israel thus providing cover for the Palestinian Authority opposing efforts at normalization.
Orly talks about the Corona virus, Netflix, bringing cultures together, and then takes a call from two listeners who identify as a 'Democrats'. What did they tell her, and what was Orly's answer to them? Find out on this show!
We have a choice: Sovereignty or a Palestinian State? Why Israel needs sovereignty in its Biblical Heartland!
Walter describes his shows as informative and entertaining. Today, for the first and sofar only time and very exceptionally he calls this programme educational.
Something is wrong. Something just doesn't add up.
How American Jews don't know they've been duped.
Life has it's ups and downs. As much as we'd like to always feel good, every person experiences time periods where feeling down is a reality. When we're feeling down, disappointed and even depressed, how do we make sure not to get stuck in a downward slump? How can we get out and move up into a place of joy?
A humongous rainfall in Israel as the show goes LIVE, excites Tamar and helps to further fill the Sea of Galilee! Also, more news coming out on the Coronavirus, which talks about people who speak out going 'missing', and worse. Also, the Israeli elections are coming up and there's a lot of mudslinging going back and forth. And last, an army is being formed in the European Union, as it's unity is starting to crumble!
Bernie Sander is an elderly, socialist Jew who is a serious candidate to be a presidential contender
Helping Mom move to an independent-living residence has proved both challenging and cathartic. Still, saying good-bye to belongings doesn't mean saying good-bye to a lifetime of memories. Finding 'balance' in transition offers laughter, reflection and an eye on the future!
Thugs on Campus at UC Berkeley
Over 50,000 workers from the Palestinian Authority arrive in Israel every day for their jobs. If and when the devastating virus reaches the PA, Mahmoud Abbas's poorly run and trained health system will be incapable of adequately identifying, treating and isolating those infected and those at risk. Once the virus is here among us all ...and spreading, it will be of little use for PA Arabs to fall back on Israeli health facilities and services that would already be stretched to the limit.
Did you know that some Arabs serve in the IDF? Hear about 1st Global Week of 'Hakarat HaTov to the Druze', Defenders of Israel #ShukranDruze2020. Tamar Yonah's guest, Dr. Mike Cohen from MCohen.US, talks to her about the loyalty that the Druze community in Israel has for the Jewish Homeland. Druzevets.org
He tells of the loss of his family's lumber business through “aryanization” and betrayal by Christian friends in his community in Slovakia. The family escape in 1943 to a small village in Hungary in 1943 here they have relatives, while his parents move on to find work in Budapest. That haven ended in 1944, when the Horthy and Hungarian Nazi Arrow Cross party capitulated to German occupation and Eichmann began transports to Auschwitz – Birkenau.
Gratitude and kindness will take you a long way. Listen in as Orly remarks on the Academy Awards, and speaks with guest, Daniël Gerritsen from the Netherlands, and Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein, author of the book, "G-d Versus Gods: Judaism in the Age of Idolatry".
This week Rabbi Yitzchak is once again joined by his wife Leah. The discussion revolves around the most important Torah portion named after a Midianite Priest named Yitro. Not only that, but it is the Torah portion where we receive the Aseret HaDibrot (Ten Statements/Commandments) as well as the full 613 commandments of the Torah. What does this have to do with trees? This is also the week where we celebrated Tu B'Shevat the New Year of Trees. Learn how Yitro, Tu B'Shevat, and Trees can teach us about our relationship with the Creator.
Thugs on Campus at UC Berkeley
By Ariel Kahana
Israel is now targeting not only Iran’s proxy forces but also the regime itself, via “economic, diplomatic and intelligence measures, as well as with military means,” says Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett.
Lots or reports and video footage are coming in from all over trying to tell us that the Chinese government is not giving out the true numbers of the dead and those infected with the Coronavirus. Videos of people dropping dead in the streets of China, claims that 50,000 people have already died with their bodies incinerated, and that over a million and a half more have contracted the virus. HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT IS TRUE? How do we discern what is fake news, and staged videos, and what is real, and how much of it is real?
Prayer is a powerful medium through which to connect to G-d and our higher self. Yet, there are times when we might find it difficult to feel connected to prayer or that our prayers are creating the relationship that we're trying achieve with G-d. How can we infuse our prayer with meaning and turn prayer into a trans-formative experience?
President Trump has changed the rules of the Israel-Palestinian Conflict
In this week's show, Jono and Ross discuss a recent hate crime committed by a vile, pork chop flinging woman. This leads Jono to share his own personal experience with a nutty neighbor. They also discuss air travel and means of protection from the feared Coronavirus. These stories and MUCH more in Criminals, Crazy Neighbors, and the Coronavirus.
When leaders behave like brats and celebrity icons declare that "filth is fine," can parents take to regain control and impart values or should they throw in the towel and let MTV raise the kids? And does the Torah have anything to say about Super Bowl Sunday and other miracles?
Orly talks with her guest, Dr. Brandon Shapiro, about being resilient and that the key to fighting off sickness is to first start out with a healthy body and lifestyle.
The recent commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz - Birkenau death camp by Russian Forces on January 20, 1945 and the gathering of 50 world leaders at the World Holocaust Forum at Yad Va Shem in Jerusalem brought new focus on the question of why didn’t the allies Bomb Auschwitz? A BBC/PBS documentary, “Bombing Auschwitz” was accused of being a “whitewash” of FDR’s betrayal of the six million European Jewish men, woman and children murdered in unspeakable ways during the Holocaust. Those accusations and more were the comments of a frequent guest on Israel News Talk Radio – Beyond the Matrix, Dr. Rafael Medoff, executive director of the David S. Wyman, Institute of Holocaust Studies. Rod Bryant and Jerry Gordon discussed these issues with Dr. Medoff.
This week Rabbi Yitzchak and William look at two very interesting verses in the book of Exodus related to the pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire. Early on in chapter 13 we see that Hashem goes before the children of Israel in the pillar of cloud, however, in chapter 14 we see that the angel of Elokim is now moving from before the children of Israel in the pillar of cloud to behind the camp. The pillar of fire also moves and now these two pillars separate the camp of Israel from the camp of Egypt after the Egyptians change their minds and come after the children of Israel. Listen to the very interesting discussion from commentaries of the sages to bring light to these verses.
This: Programme brings you two events of the Heart.
Trump's peace plan is being opposed by many here in the region. Tamar's guest, Ted Belman, founder and editor of Israpundit.org tells Tamar that there may be a better plan, called, the 'Jordan Option'. Find out about it on this show.
This week Rabbi Yitzchak and William look at two very interesting verses in the book of Exodus related to the pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire. Early on in chapter 13 we see that Hashem goes before the children of Israel in the pillar of cloud, however, in chapter 14 we see that the angel of Elokim is now moving from before the children of Israel in the pillar of cloud to behind the camp. The pillar of fire also moves and now these two pillars separate the camp of Israel from the camp of Egypt after the Egyptians change their minds and come after the children of Israel. Listen to the very interesting discussion from commentaries of the sages to bring light to these verses.
We are told "And you should love the Lord your G-d with all of your heart...." There are times in life when we feel tremendously blessed with our lives and 'loving G-d' can be easy. There are times when we are in pain and struggling with challenges and 'loving G-d' can be difficult. What does it mean to 'Love G-d' and how can I love G-d during difficult times in my life?
The 'Deal of the Century' looks a lot like the Two-State Solution - with some adjustments. But will the same tired idea of 'Land for Peace' formula really work? Will making a PLO state inside the belly of Israel really bring peace? Can Arab-Muslims be 'bought off' by Western money and investments? The business it would bring could bring prosperity to the Arabs in the Palestinian Authority, but is that what the 'really' want? Tamar discusses the issue with her guests:
This week on Israel On My Mind, Jono and Ross discuss the recently released Peace to Prosperity plan. They cover a lot of ground for one show but clarify some of the details and misconceptions of the plan along the way. Ross has spent the past couple of days going through the entire plan in order to grasp the details of the plan. In addition to the content of this show, Ross is posting notes to explain various aspects of the plan on his personal Facebook page and sharing them on the official Israel on My Mind Facebook Page. Don't miss, Peace to Prosperity Plan this week on Israel on My Mind.
The Arabs reject the latest do-gooder peace initiative and the winner is Israel! The Torah explains Arab resistance in clear detail. Eerie, magical or, indeed, holy? You decide!
There is never a dull moment in Israel which is a mixed blessing
Orly speaks about the Trump peace plan and the liberation of Auschwitz.
The Tower of Babel worked to break us up into many cultures and languages. However, Isaac Mozeson, author of the book, 'The Origin of Speeches', is showing us the way back to the original language, the one spoken in Eden, which he refers to as 'Edenics'. Tamar reads his dramatic personal story, and then speaks with this fascinating man!
Tamar does an extra, special broadcast examining the Deal of the Century and the ramifications, with guest, Alan Silver.
This week Rabbi Yitzchak and William discuss the connection made in the weekly Torah portion of "Bo" (Come), to crocodiles, the Pharoah of Egypt, and the biblical character of Job. Many of the Jewish sages believe that Job was one of the advisors of Pharoah, who remained silent when Pharoah wanted to kill all the male children of the Hebrew slaves. It is taught that this is the reason he suffered such terrible physical loss.
Hear: A comprehensive report from the World Holocaust Forum Held in Jerusalem, attended by 46 World Leaders, Kings Presidents, Princes and Prime Ministers, as well as excepts from some of the speeches.
The Weekend Edition of the Wall Street Journal on January 18-19, 2020 had a provocative essay by controversial Dr. Martin Indyk, currently a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, former Clinton era Ambassador to Israel, State Department Assistant Secretary for Near East Affairs and Obama era Special envoy for Israel- Palestinian negotiations: “The Middle East Isn’t Worth it Anymore”. Indyk’s bottom line was the US has few vital interests at stake in the Region and should set aside its “grandiose ambitions”. Takeaways were “a two-state solution to the Palestinian problem is a vital Israel interest, not a vital American one” and “We should be wary of those who should rush to battle stations on Iran”.
In today’s episode of Leap of Faith, Penina is joined by Erin Shoshana, who shares her incredible journey from growing up in an Episcopal family in Texas to a Torah Observant Jewish woman raising a family in Israel. She shares with us about how she had to learn to let go, trust the process and realize that family can be made up of people you aren’t related to by blood. Another incredibly inspiring episode you don't want to miss!
Another misdiagnosis of the homicidal, anti-Jew violence of Muslims
THE DEAL OF THE CENTURY OR THE SPIEL OF THE CENTURY? (A spiel is a lengthy, often glib talk that's intended to persuade someone about something.) What will be after Netanyahu meets with Trump and the 'Deal of the Century' is presented?
On this show: Israel's upcoming 3rd elections inside of one year, Naftali Bennett's NEW Right Block, and Trump's 'Deal of the Century'. What does it all mean, and why did the 'right' political parties go so wrong? All this on the show with Jeremy Saltan, Political Strategist, Knesset Insider, and the Tenth candidate in Naftali Bennett's New Right party, and #18 on the Yamina list (the right wing block) for these upcoming elections to the Knesset. Visit his website at: www.KnessetJeremy.com
As human beings, we recognize that at times, we have to give up or sacrifice something that we want now for the sake of a larger goal. At times, we are willing to make such sacrifices (example; missing a football game to study for medical boards) and at other times, we may not be willing to give up what would truly lead to our greater happiness and well being (example; that piece of cake that is going to ruin my diet). Why is it at times so hard to give something up that would ultimately lead to our greater happiness and well being? Why is it so hard to make sacrifices now for the sake of a better future?
Why Israel should have nothing to do with it.
Orly is back! Welcoming all the dignitaries that descended upon Israel for the presidents forum on antisemitism.
Hear: How Israel tears itself apart from the inside. Instead of Unity there is division. Personal ego and insults are the order of the day. Gone are the times when politicians worked on the basis of 'My country before me'. Now it's reversed. Demonstrated by the Knesset Member's pay rise, and Netanyahu's immunity application. All that, while according to the OECD we have the highest poverty numbers of all their members. Yet According to Jewish law, we must even feed our animals before ourselves.
Rabbi Yitzchak is once again joined by his wife to discuss the book of Exodus and the importance of names. Often times our names in addition to identifying us, also reveal our characteristics. It is interesting to note that many of the people in the opening stories of Exodus remain nameless. Like Yocheved the mother of Moses and Miriam his sister, as well as the Pharoah. Yet, we see that G-d reveals His Name to Moses in a way that He has never revealed it to anyone else. This show will reveal the importance of our names and more importantly the holiness of the name of G-d.
Why are Jerusalemites gearing up for a traffic nightmare? Because this week, 26 presidents, 4 kings and 4 prime ministers are expected to visit Jerusalem for the "International Holocaust Forum", the largest international event held in Israel. Streets will be closed, parking will be a nightmare, and cars and public transport will need to be re-routed for security reasons in the capital city. Some of the dignitaries expected to arrive are; Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, the Swedish, Danish, and
Tamar gives another talk on the Torah portion from last week, where she shows how even the 'meek' can stand their ground and not be afraid to stand up to the biggest and most powerful people in their lives.
Life is full of ups and downs. Good times and times of challenge. Although we all prefer to 'feel good,' we all have times when we have to grapple with painful emotions. This is a part of everyone's human experience. Is there a perspective that can help us to better handle emotional pain? How should we most effectively face our inner self when it's suffering and challenged with real internal pain?
Tamar explains what is going on as Israel gears up for the upcoming THIRD Elections, -with a focus on the right. Who 'might' she vote for, and who will she 'definitely' not vote for? An in-depth explanation.
After four decades the US has recognized the legality of Israeli settlements
If your enemy says he wants to kill you, believe him! And, yet, many Jews are drawn to causes and leaders who aspire to destroy both Jews and the Jewish state. And why was Moses - modest, speech-impeded, identifiably Egyptian - drawn to fight for the underdog? What does it take to defy authority and, indeed, 'become' a Moses?
In my opinion: The main event of the week was not just Netanyahu, but the conference discussing the Pompeo Doctrine regarding the legality of Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria to which I have devoted a large part of this programme.
For months, we at Israel News Talk Radio – Beyond the Matrix had asked why the Trump Administration hadn’t developed a strategy to confront Iran’s jihadi regime? This was after Iran downed a US reconnaissance drone and launched a drone and cruise missile attack crippling Saudi Arabia’s oil processing and storage facilities.
Rabbi Yitzchak is joined once again by his wife Leah as they discuss the connections made regarding exile and redemption in the Torah portion Vayechi read last week, and the Torah portion of Shemot which starts this week. The connections are made between Yaakov (Jacob), Yosef (Joseph) and Moshe (Moses), as it relates to the beginning of the exile in Egypt and the concept of redemption. Not just the physical redemption of the children of Israel, but the spiritual component that is even relevant today.
Is the tension between Iran and the US really fake news? Is it all 'staged' so a deeper and more secret agenda can move forward?
Is it G-d’s desire that everyone eventually convert to Judaism? Or is there another way? On today’s episode of Leap of Faith, Penina speaks with Shara Chabakji, who shares her journey from Christianity to the seven mitzvot b’nei Noach and the revelation that changed her life. Another incredibly inspirational episode you don’t want to miss!
A special guest as an INTR Listener, Shoshana and her dog 'Moteck' visit Israel and join us on air. A very inspiring interview!
Intelligence from Israel helped confirm the details of Solemani's location.
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