Israel News Talk Radio
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We provide a reliable, inside voice on what is happening on the ground in Israel and are committed to candid and straightforward reporting of Israeli news, events and current affairs.
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What is Trending for the Year 2022 That We Might We Be Seeing? - The Tamar Yonah Show
January 02, 2022 21:26 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIt's 2022 and Tamar's guest presents the trends that may lead us all to see the following: China, NOT becoming a super power The Pandemic is far from over Supply shortages Global inflation USA, The next ex-superpower Travel - Stay home! -with guest: Dr. Mordechai Ben-Menachem, commentator on mid-east and world issues, and author of the book: Muslim Winter https://tinyurl.com/y6g85sec The Tamar Yonah Show 02JAN2022 - PODCAST
Meet an Olah from Uruguay - Returning Home
January 02, 2022 21:26 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBNatalie opens the show by discussing the increase in violence in Judea and Samaria over the past few weeks, and discussing New Years and the absence of any celebrations; Natalie's guest is Chana Beris, who made aliyah from Uruguay in 1979 at the age of 18, went to college, served in the IDF, got married and grew a family. Chana is a journalist for several media outlets, mainly for Semanario Hebreo (The Hebrew Weekly of Uruguay) which was founded by her father in 1960. Returning Home 02JAN20...
Be Patient; Be Holy - Pull Up a Chair
December 30, 2021 20:05 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBIs there a difference between HaShem-Time and Man-Time? Too often we believe that God isn't listening because our prayers seem to evaporate. The Children of Israel, enslaved in Egypt, would soon learn that God hears, God acts and - most important - we are not God. . . . . Pull Up a Chair 30DEC2021 - PODCAST
Finally the Golan - The Jay Shapiro Show
December 30, 2021 20:05 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBMore than a half century since the Six Day War, Israel is making a serious effort to settle the Golan Heights The Jay Shapiro Show 30DEC2021 - PODCAST
Arab Verbal Tricks - Phantom Nation
December 29, 2021 20:14 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWhat you hear is not what you think Phantom Nation 29DEC2021 - PODCAST
Meet #JEXIT; This Generation's leaders educating American Jews - The Definitive Rap
December 29, 2021 20:14 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBToday’s very special guests, from the group #Jexit - Jews Exiting the Democratic Party - are educating American Jews about the Democrats and their abandonment of Israel and the Jewish people. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/FVRuOYOQvqc Democrats thrive on division and polarization based on race, income, gender, sexual orientation, people of faith, and now, in attacking police. The Democrats are terrible for America, and what is terrible for America, is a nightmare for the Jewish people. ...
Man Banned from LEAVING Israel for 8,000 Years - Lighten Up!
December 27, 2021 20:55 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBThis week Steven and Matt talk about a man that got banned from leaving Israel for 8,000 years, the most popular names in Israel, and evidence of social drinking discovered in 14,000 ruins, and stupid politicians. Lighten Up! 27DEC2021 - PODCAST
Bennett's Government a House of Cards Against Terrorism? - The Tamar Yonah Show
December 27, 2021 20:53 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBAfter the murder of a young father in a shooting attack by terrorists, which wounded two others, the Bennett Government took action. They found and arrested terrorists involved in the attack. But is that enough? To make matters worse, the government then had the Yeshiva, near where the attack took place, bulldozed down and destroyed. - A gift to the terrorists. So, what is motivating this new coalition in the decisions it makes, and why are many Israelis upset at the weakness they perceive? ...
Summing Up 2021 - A Year That Failed - The Tamar Yonah Show
December 26, 2021 20:27 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBA rise in murders, covid-attributed deaths, and the loss of life from illegal immigration crossings has made 2021 a year of failure. What else lies in store? Plus: Accusations of US War Crimes by other countries and cypto-currency volatility. This is another fascinating show packed with information you need to hear, that BIG media isn't covering! -with guest: Dr. Mordechai Ben-Menachem, commentator on mid-east and world issues, and author of the book: Muslim Winter https://tinyurl.com/y6g8...
Be the First! Learn about Harish - Returning Home
December 26, 2021 20:27 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBNatalie starts off the show by contrasting the end of December in Judea vs. the end of December in the US with the Christmas commercial culture, and discusses the complete absence of it in her life now and her childrens' lives. Welcome Brian Becker to the program, Brian made aliyah from Maryland in 2009 at the age of 17, joined a mechina (pre-army program); served as a medic in the IDF; today is a Real Estate agent for properties in Harish, a new city in the north of Israel where many English...
An academic enigma - The Jay Shapiro Show
December 23, 2021 21:25 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIsrael is faced with the interesting problem of whether reward for academic accomplishment can be influenced by national and political considerations The Jay Shapiro Show 23DEC2021 - PODCAST
Breaking The Law Of Distraction & Living A Life Of Attraction - Soul Talk
December 23, 2021 21:25 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBThere are so many distractions that take us away from being focused on what's truly important in life. Even when we understand the importance of investing time and focus into significant aspects of our lives, why do we let ourselves get side-tracked and distracted? How can we gain focus and seize the opportunities that present themselves? How can we more mindfully invest in ourselves and our relationships and say No to the distractions that take us away from true meaning in life? Listen t...
Willing Blindness - Pull Up a Chair
December 23, 2021 21:25 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn the blink of an eye, the Children of Israel plummeted from the highest echelons of Egyptian society to the depths of abject despair. What parallels might today's Jews consider? Pull Up a Chair 23DEC2021 - PODCAST
Secular Zionism. R.I.P. - Phantom Nation
December 22, 2021 21:08 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIsrael never fights for its rights! Phantom Nation 22DEC2021 - PODCAST
BDS Activists At University Of Toronto Want To Erase Jewish Groups From Campus - The Definitive Rap
December 22, 2021 21:08 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBYoutube interview: https://youtu.be/K1KmT1O6BMI For years in America, Hollywood celebrities vowed to move to Canada if a Republican won the Presidential elections. Why Canada? Because Canada is our neighbor where everyone is polite, respectful, and nice to one another. Today’s show, with special guest Marvin Rotrand from the Canadian Bnai Brith is here to tell another side of Canada. One that is rife with rampant and very dangerous antisemitism, especially on college campuses. On the Univer...
THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THE TEMPLE MOUNT - The Tamar Yonah Show
December 21, 2021 20:12 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBWhy is the Temple Mount so Holy? Can everyone pray on Jerusalem's Temple Mount? What is it's history? Temple Mount activist Michael Miller, talks with Tamar about the importance of the Mount, praying on the Mount, and even being arrested on the Mount. For more information, go to: https://www.templeheritage.com/en/ The Tamar Yonah Show 21DEC2021 - PODCAST
Masking Up: The Legal Right to be Exempt - The Tamar Yonah Show
December 20, 2021 21:29 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBCan't breath? Are you getting strep-throat from your soggy bacteria-laden masks? Or maybe you just want your rights back to breath air freely. What are your rights? And how do you legally assert them? The law in Israel clearly states that anyone with “significant difficulty” covering their mouth and nose, whether physical or psychological (mental), is exempt from wearing a mask. Tamar Yonah interviews Ezra Gilbert, an Israeli activist who tells us about the latest project called the “Ani P...
Anti-Semite of the Year Competition, Holocaust Reenactment In 3rd Grade - Lighten Up!
December 20, 2021 21:29 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThis week Steve and Matt discuss the runner ups in this year's Anti Semite of the Year Competition, how many streets in Germany are named for famous anti-Semites and a 3rd grade teacher, in Washington DC, has her students reenact the Holocaust. Why? Because Jews ruined Christmas. All this and more on Lighten Up! Lighten Up! 20DEC2021 - PODCAST
Israel’s Ban on World Jewry - Moral Disgrace or Responsible Governance? - Israel Unplugged
December 20, 2021 21:29 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this show we discuss whether recent regulations to ban Jews from entering Israel are responsible policy decisions. Israel Unplugged 20DEC2021 - PODCAST
A Weak Government Breeds Emboldened Terrorism - The Tamar Yonah Show
December 19, 2021 20:44 - 42 minutes - 39 MBTamar hammers down the fact that when a government is weak, it emboldens its enemies. Also, she stresses WHY she believes that this particular government is so weak. Plus, Dr. Steven Cohen, a cardiologist living in Florida, joins Tamar and vents his frustration on the Israeli government's closing of its borders to not only tourists, but also to family members of Israelis. Most of Dr. Cohen's family live in Israel, yet his travel plans to come here had to be canceled 3 different times due to...
One Woman's Story - 30 years in Israel - Returning Home
December 19, 2021 20:44 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBNatalie starts by mentioning her recent trip to America and her sad discovery that many American Jews do NOT want to make aliyah; guest Riva Schertzman joins the show and Natalie takes her through her aliyah story which started in 1991. Riva and her husband came during the Gulf War, when only Russians were moving to Israel. They have since built a wonderful life of five children and 17 grandchildren. Riva and her husband live in Betar Illit. Returning Home 19DEC2021 - PODCAST
From Hate to Assimilation - News From The Torah
December 19, 2021 20:44 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBAs the Jews are going down to Egypt on this show we will address the twin threats - hate and assimilation. News From The Torah 19DEC2021 - PODCAST
An Unexpected New World - The Jay Shapiro Show
December 16, 2021 19:44 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIsrael has established diplomatic relations with UAE and a number of other Muslim states. This was unexpected just a decade ago. This is a new world for Israel The Jay Shapiro Show 16DEC2021 - PODCAST
Mastering The Art Of Successful Real-Relationships - Soul Talk
December 16, 2021 19:44 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBOne thing that a Rabbi and therapist have in common is that they have people that come to them with problems...often problems in relationships. What are common challenges that Rabbi's see in people's relationships? Is there a common denominator that is the ultimate source of relationship challenges? What are some tools, tips and perspectives that can help each person enhance and improve a challenging relationship? Listen to Soul Talk with Rabbi David Aaron and Leora Mandel to learn how to...
Fate & Favoritism - Pull Up a Chair
December 16, 2021 19:44 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBYaakov uses his final hours to impart blessings on his offspring while, curiously, challenging the status quo. Also, beware of "friends" who don the clothing of a sheep . . . . Pull Up a Chair 16DEC2021 - PODCAST
Mississippi Abortion Case: Will SCOTUS Overturn Roe V. Wade? - The Definitive Rap
December 15, 2021 21:07 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBInterview with Law Professor Thane Rosenbaum, the brilliant columnist/essayist and analyst, and is also the CBS News Radio Legal analyst. Last week, The Supreme Court heard the Mississippi case of Dobbs V. Jackson where the state is looking to restrict abortions after 15 weeks. Will their decision overturn Roe v Wade? Were the Justices questions about advocacy or the law? Is adoption a viable and reasonable alternative to abortion? Two weeks ago, Kyle Rittenhouse was found NOT guilty in a ...
The Meaning of Al-Aqsa - Phantom Nation
December 15, 2021 21:07 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWiithout Al-Aqsa, Islam is a Dead Letter Phantom Nation 15DEC2021 - PODCAST
Messiah and the Messianic Age - The Science of Kabbalah
December 14, 2021 21:11 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBScience of Kabbalah started with a show on creation so it makes sense that on this our final show we talk about the end of days or what we classify as the Messianic Age in Judaism. The Kabbalist's as well as our other Jewish sources had much to say about the coming of Messiah and what that meant for the world. Almost all of them agree that the six days of our week that culminate in Shabbat is not just a physical concept, but the 6000 years of this worlds existence will culminate in the ultima...
A Place to Run, a Place to Hide? Escaping the Cities to Live Off the Grid - The Tamar Yonah Show
December 13, 2021 20:14 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBAfraid of the government lockdowns & regulations? What about the violent rioters on the streets? Are you looking to get away from it all to have more control over your life and your children's education? Meet 'Zahavah'. She is part of a small but growing movement of Jewish families that are making the decision to leave the cities and move to rural areas of America in order to establish homestead and survival retreat communities. If you want to escape the perils of the city, listen to this sh...
Beauty Pageants - Israel vs Saudi Arabia, Trump Unloads on BB - Lighten Up!
December 13, 2021 20:14 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBPolitical Correctness invades Miss Universe pageant in Israel. Camels are barred from their beauty pageants in Saudi Arabia. For botox treatments. Can't make this stuff up. And Donald Trump Unloads on Benjamin Netanyahu, ooh boy. Lighten Up! 13DEC2021 - PODCAST
Is Israel’s Tourist Ban Justified? - Israel Unplugged
December 13, 2021 20:14 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThe question many are asking is, “is it legitimate for Israel to deny access to world Jewry?” Israel Unplugged 13DEC2021 - PODCAST
Chinese Aggression, America Dissolves & Macron Wants to 'Lead' Europe - The Tamar Yonah Show
December 12, 2021 20:15 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBA most FASCINATING show, one you WILL NOT hear anywhere else. Learn about Chinese egregious aggression, and how they are spying on America. Also, the United States' Second Civil War, can anyone win? America's future is not bright, and the trends show it. Last, French President Emmanuel Macron wants to 'lead' Europe. Just how will he do it, and maybe more importantly, WHY does he want to do it? -with guest: Dr. Mordechai Ben-Menachem, commentator on mid-east and world issues, and author of ...
Shades of Gray - Pull Up a Chair
December 09, 2021 21:12 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBDoes holding fast to opinions or belief systems denote confidence or insecurity? Can I be "right" when an adversary's point of view is accurate? Letting go of disappointments can open pathways to discovery and (gasp) joy! Pull Up a Chair 09DEC2021 - PODCAST
The Contemporary Lesson of Hanukkah - The Jay Shapiro Show
December 09, 2021 21:09 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBAlthough Chanuka has been considered a minor holiday, it has achieved immense importance in the last several decades The Jay Shapiro Show 09DEC2021 - PODCAST
The IDF Prepares to Target Iranian Nuclear Sites as Biden Pursues "Diplomacy." - The Definitive Rap
December 08, 2021 19:42 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBInterview with Barry Shaw from the Israel Institute for Strategic Studies This week, as Jews around the world celebrate Chanukah – the festival of lights, the triumph of good over evil, there are many troubling issues, facing Israel and the Jewish people, in no small measure because of policies being advanced by the Biden Administration. During the Interview, Barry drew parallels between the story of Chanukah which took place over 2000 years ago, and what Jews are confronting today against ...
Is IsIam a Death Cult? - Phantom Nation
December 08, 2021 19:41 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIslam's homicidal suicide enthusiasts are unique. Phantom Nation 08DEC2021 - PODCAST
Howie is Frustrated... - Political Hitman
December 08, 2021 19:41 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBFrom Chanukah to the giving up of the Temple Mount in 1967 - Howie takes on everyone in an unbelievable can't miss rant! Political Hitman 08DEC2021 - PODCAST
Health Officials vs. Parents: Who Knows What's Best for Our Children? - The Tamar Yonah Show
December 06, 2021 20:42 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBSafety signals for COVID vaccines are loud and clear, so why Is nobody listening? What are some of the adverse events from the mRNA injection? And what are the suspicions that the covid shot might affect future fertility? Tamar speaks with Dr. Josh Guetzkow, a senior lecturer at the Hebrew University in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Institute of Criminology. He holds a PhD from Princeton and had a post-doctoral fellowship in Health Policy at Harvard University. See th...
The Arab Israeli Conflict: The Musical? - Lighten Up!
December 06, 2021 20:42 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBSteven sings songs from this new musical called Abraham's Land and A woman nurses her cat on an airplane. These stories and more on this week's Lighten Up Lighten Up! 06DEC2021 - PODCAST
Pandemic Updates, Iran's Threat & Economics - The Tamar Yonah Show
December 05, 2021 20:43 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWhat's new with the pandemic and what new data has come in that we need to know and understand? Also, Iran, -how much of a threat and how close IS the threat against the USA and Israel? Last, 'Economics'. Can we trust our banks? What might the financial trend be? -with guest: Dr. Mordechai Ben-Menachem, commentator on mid-east and world issues, and author of the book: Muslim Winter https://tinyurl.com/y6g85sec The Tamar Yonah Show 05DEC2021 - PODCAST
Finding a Home in Israel - No Hebrew Needed - Returning Home
December 05, 2021 20:43 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBNatalie speaks in this show about the difference between Chanukah in Israel vs. in America; First guest Aleeza Ben Shalom recalls how her aliyah came about; and about her first visit to the local dentist; Next David Brenner discusses the current aliyah trends and how people aren't coming as we had all hoped, and how there are certain destinations that are popular for English-speakers, meaning, lacking Hebrew isn't so bad... Returning Home 05DEC2021 - PODCAST
The Menorah Within - Pull Up a Chair
December 05, 2021 20:43 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBEach one of us possesses a quiet spark that, once ignited, releases joy, wisdom and allows us to experience deeper connectedness to HaShem. That inner-menorah serves as a sparkling GPS for those who grab onto the spiritual steering-wheel! Pull Up a Chair 02DEC2021 - PODCAST
Yes YOU Can Change the World - The Message of Chanuka - News From The Torah
December 05, 2021 20:43 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBAs Israel is rolling out reforms to undermine the Jewish character of the state each and every Jew can and should do something about it. Plus, a heartwarming story of one person's small gift that changed an entire life trajectory. News From The Torah 05DEC2021 - PODCAST
The Miracle Of Chanukah: Getting Hellenism Out Of Here - Soul Talk
December 03, 2021 11:26 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBBeyond eating latkes, donuts and enjoying the beauty of the lights, what is the significance of Chanukah? The Chanukah miracles happened so long ago yet their significance is still felt today. How can we connect to the deeper message of Chanukah? Listen to Soul Talk with Rabbi David Aaron and Leora Mandel to gain deeper insights into the Chanukah holiday. We welcome your questions and comments. Write to us at [email protected] Soul Talk 03DEC2021 - PODCAST
Chanukka and Thanksgiving - The Jay Shapiro Show
December 02, 2021 20:27 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBThe Jewish thanksgiving, Chanukka, is more than two millenia older than the American version although they almost always coincide on the calendar The Jay Shapiro Show 02DEC2021 - PODCAST
Interview with Dr. Marc Straus - The Definitive Rap
December 01, 2021 20:43 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWhen I first started reading the book, for those of you who watch TV, I thought it was something like 'The Goldberg’s' meet 'The Wonder years', as the book starts off with Marc talking about his chain-smoking mother who drives down the Belt Parkway like a speed demon, then, without slowing down, up the ramp off the Van Wyck Expressway, with total disregard that Marc is going to vomit all over himself if she doesn’t pull over quickly. While the book has its funny moments, there are many import...
Throwing Rocks at Jews - Phantom Nation
December 01, 2021 20:43 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIt's about time Israel learned to deal with this. Phantom Nation 01DEC2021 - PODCAST
The Brilliance of Chanukah to Light the Nations - The Science of Kabbalah
November 30, 2021 20:41 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBAs we focus on the lights of Chanukah we are reminded of the special obligation and responsibility we have to disseminate the light of the Torah to the nations. Redemption is not something that is only related to the Jewish people. Repair of the world includes all peoples. We must raise up the holy sparks to their source if we are to see the fulfilment of the words of the prophets for the redemption of Israel. The Science of Kabbalah 30NOV2021 - PODCAST
Blood & Glory: The Nitty-Gritty Story of Chanukah - The Tamar Yonah Show
November 30, 2021 20:39 - 42 minutes - 39 MBChanukah is not just a holiday of fried pancakes, donuts and spinning the dreidel. Find out the TRUE history of Chanukah, the wars, the battles, the heroes and the villains. You may be surprised what you learn! --with guest: Rhonda Attar from the Tomer Devorah synagogue and Beit Midrash in Kochav Yakov, dedicated to the values of Love your Neighbor as yourself. She is also the author of the exciting Elisha Davidson trilogy -which some like to compare to the Harry Potter Series, but with a Je...
Amazing True Stories about Jewish Burial and the Afterlife - The Tamar Yonah Show
November 29, 2021 20:35 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWhat is the purpose of life AND death? Is there heaven? Hell? Punishment? Reward? What have been some Jewish near death experiences? Why is cremation forbidden in Judaism? What is it like to handle and prepare dead bodies for burial? ================================================= Tamar speaks with Robin Meyerson, author of the book, 'From This World to the Next: Amazing True Stories about Jewish Burial and the Afterlife'. Meyerson shares true stories with Tamar that will give you goosebump...