Tally-ho!! Sound the silver trumpets and the Ark will lead the way to the Promised Land! So begins the epic Torah portion of Behaalotcha. But along the way, the people complain about the lack of meat – and in punishment, God feeds them too much quail. Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to quell the quail. Then, Malkah Fleisher on If Not Now in the NYTimes on the AJC’s study on whether American Jews and Israeli Jews are brothers or cousins.

The Book of Numbers starts with the Tribes of Israel arranged precisely around the Tabernacle – this mirrored how the sons of Jacob carried his coffin to the Land of Israel. Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the Jewish people’s travels and travails – all the while keeping God in the middle. Then, Malkah Fleisher on El Al’s new flights to Tokyo and Germany standing against BDS.

Eurovision – on the one hand, great PR for a normal Israel, but on the other hand, a festival of Hedonism in the Holy Land. So which one is it? Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss if Israel is to influence or be influenced – or both. Then, Malkah Fleisher on Lag BaOmer and on the heat!

Why did one misfit curse the name of God? Why did one stickler give him a hard time for not fitting in? Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to tackle the challenging story of the blasphemer. Then Malkah Fleisher on the Eurovision, Madonna’s arrival in Israel, and the advantage of Shoresh sandals!

Yishai returns from a great trip in Boston, New York, Los Angeles & San Diego – just in time for Israel’s Memorial and Independence Day. Malkah Fleisher joins to remember the loss and celebrate the gift. Then, Yishai speaks with the heroic Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein of Chabad of Poway.

First, Yishai and Malkah talk about the winners and the losers – and the blessings – of the Israeli 2019 general elections. Then, Yishai addresses a JStreet student audience about a real liberal vision for the future of the State of Israel.

First, why is salt kosher in the Temple sacrifices, while honey is not? Then, Ester’s death-defying march into the King’s inner-chamber! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the didactic details of offerings, and the heart of Jewish courage. Then, Malkah Fleisher on alternative Mishloach Manot and on American recognition of the Golan Heights.

What can a Haman do when he has the King’s Ring? A lot, if he is not stopped. Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to understand the psychology of a megalomaniacal Amalekite and to finish up the book of Exodus with clouds of God’s presence in the Tabernacle. Then, Malkah Fleisher on Jay Leno’s support of Israel, Yishai rags on reporters, and happy Adar II!!!

Tricky politics and attitudes! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai Fleisher to discuss the intense political moment Israel finds itself in today and Isabelle and Ester – a bad queen and a good queen in Jewish history. Then, Malkah (queen!) Fleisher on the much-loved rain in the Land of Israel, on Netanyahu’s trials, and on whether the classic Israeli pastry “bourekas” are going extinct?

Why would anyone worship a golden calf? Why would anyone put up a golden bull in downtown Manhattan? Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to stare down the snarling idolatry and take a holy peek at the beaming face of Moses as he comes down with the two tablets of God’s Law. Then, Malkah Fleisher on French antisemitism and baking a giant Haman’s Ear!