It’s hailing hard in Jerusalem as we learn about the plague of hail in Egypt, and as Hail to Chief is being sung in Washington. Malkah Fleisher preaches staying strong in the new period and planning out Judean Merch! Then, Rav Mike Feuer on the darkness that enveloped Egypt (and the Jews), and the Torah’s teaching of teaching.
First, Malkah Fleisher on the passing of the great philanthropist Sheldon Adelson. Then Yishai and Malkah tackle listener questions, especially on the Trump-Israel axis. Next up, Rabbi Yishai is joined by Rav Mike Feuer to talk Biblical politics as Moses and Aaron face-off with Pharaoh and bring Godly-plagues upon Egypt.
The world is wild! Malkah Fleisher joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss four years of pro-Israel and pro-Middle East policy in light post-Capitol Hill riots. Also, are Arabs moving away from Jihad and towards prosperity? Then Rav Mike Feuer on the character of Moses and the Godly Light coming from the Burning Bush.
It’s the end of the secular year, vaccines are here in Israel, it’s the last Torah portion in Genesis, and Jonathan Pollard is home!! Malkah Fleisher joins Rabbi Yishai to embrace Pollard and the Abraham Accords. Then, legendary spokesman Noam Arnon on Jacob’s vision at the end of his life – at the conclusion of Genesis!
In the Bible, a famine brings the family of Israel down to Egypt. In our time, Covid lockdowns, Jihadist terror, and a broken Knesset threaten Israel with a kind of famine. However, Yishai’s guests bring out the good light! First, Malkah Fleisher on Ishmalites vs. Phillisties and why “settlers” are the most inclined to celebrate the ‘Abraham Accords’. Then, Rav Mike Feuer on how the Biblical Joseph overcame his bitterness and accepted that it was who God sent him into Exile – and will bring him and Jacob back to the Promised Land.
The Chanukah mega-show: first, Malkah Fleisher on the Knesset’s Equality bill and the continuing fight against Hellenism. Then, Rabbi Yehuda HaKohen of the Vision Movement on the Post-Zionist discourse. Finally, Josh Reinstein of the Allies Caucus on the future of the ‘Nationalist camp” and Gideon Saar bolting the Likud. And with cameos: Leah Fleisher on going back to school, and comedian Elon Gold on Why Jews don’t need Xmas trees!
Is Israel going to a fourth round of elections? Malkah Fleisher joins Yishai to figure it out, to get ready for Hanukkah and a potential lockdown, reject Esav’s kiss, and read listener emails! Then, Weekly Bible Study from the Holy Land – the Torah portion of “VaYishlach – with Rav Mike Feuer – on the inner struggle between Jacob and Israeli and the tension between Exile and Redemption.
Few images are as iconic as Jacob’s dream of a ladder connecting Heaven and Earth in Biblical Beit El. Malkah Fleisher joins Yishai to remember their life in the modern Beit El which also called them back to Israel from the Diaspora. Then Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to help Jacob deal with stones: a monument to a Godly promise, and a monument to an Earthly pact with Laban. Plus: A special song from the Torah portion by famous musician Chaim Dovid!
The battle over the birthright continues! First Malkah Fleisher joins Yishai to see if the Abraham Accords are on the right path – or is the dreaded Two State regaining traction? Then, Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai for ringside seats in the epic fight between Jacob and Esav for the blessing in the Torah portion of Toldot. Finally, Yishai appears on an NPR-style show to defend Jewish settlements. Plus: a cameo by Leah Fleisher!
While COVID-19 is keeping the crowds away from Hebron on this Shabbat of Chayei Sarah, Rabbi Yishai will get you connected! First with Rav Mike Feuer on the challenges of purchasing the Land of Israel. Then, Brigadier General Amir Avivi on how to really secure Israel. And finally, how does the US election affect Israel – Yishi’s talk with the Australian Jewish Association down under!