Israel on My Mind

Jono Vandor & Ross Nichols talk about some Hilarious BDS fails (one of our favorite subjects), the vegan pizza ban and MUCH MUCH more!

Silly to serious stories related to Israel this week!

Instead of 'funny', ... a more serious approach to the news.

In this episode, your hosts share the Top 20 destinations for 2020 (spoiler alert - Tel Aviv is on the list). They also discuss a recent mishap involving an El Al flight in Las Vegas. It seems that Haifa is dealing with wild hogs, the IAA has a better understanding of old fish sauce, Brazil has joined an exclusive club and Boris Johnson defeats Corbyn. Don't miss Haifa Hogs and Fish Sauce this week on Israel on My Mind!

Trying to figure out the peace process.

How is Israel keeping India's symbol of love alive? How is Australia looking to the Holy Land for pointers on keeping itself safe? Why is Israel possibly cutting back on the sweetness and how did a bunch of school kids take one great step for science?

In this week's show, your hosts discuss the Ancient Pilgrimage Festival of Sukkot and some of the weather-related incidents thus far during this season. In keeping with the subject of traveling to the land, they also discuss record-breaking tourism numbers for the month of September as well as celebrities who are slated to perform in the Jewish State. But not everyone going to Israel will be enjoying their stay. On this show, you will hear about the Tinder Swindler who will likely be spending some time in Israel, but doing so behind bars this time. These stories and so much more on this week's show, Sukkot, Celebrities, and the Tinder Swindler.

On the last show, we spoke about Israeli innovation that was burning up doggy poop.

In this week's show, your hosts discuss a bit about Christmas and how Ross' nice flowing white beard caught the eye of children. SodaStream considers a factory in Gaza, a mystic love guru swindles money out of people, BDS takes some hits, a 2,000 year old ring is found in Jerusalem, and an Israeli time capsule is on its way to the moon. This and more in Santa, SodaStream, and the Swindling Love Guru.

Socks for improved circulation, and a shoe store in Ramallah.

American politics is having a great fall!

All the latest good-news stories from the amazing Land of Israel!

In this week's show, Jono remembers INTR friend Nathan Mond who passed away this week. May his memory be for a blessing. In this episode, your hosts discuss some recent archaeological discoveries. Ross shares a bit about copper smelting as it relates to the Kingdom of Edom and a new understanding of copper smelting in the ancient world. Your hosts also discuss a new round of cartoon drawing contests in Iran aimed at making fun of President Trump, and the new winner of Israel's Top Chef reality show and her criminal husband. This and much more in Copper, Cartoons, the Chef, and the Criminal.

In this week's show, Ross and Jono, just back from their recent Tanakh Tour share some of the highlights from the trip. They describe adventures in the "great and awesome" wilderness and some of the exciting desert places they visited both on the tour and afterward. They also share some of their favorite stops along the way. Listeners will likely want to join the upcoming AJA & INTR 2020 Vision Tour, or next year's Tanakh Tour after listening to Jono and Ross. Sign up today for one of these tours while there is still room on the bus!

In this episode Ross and Jono discuss Beards. Specifically Biblical beards. In a previous show the duo announced that Ross will soon be launching a new company - Biblical Beard Balm, and based upon inquiries they decided to do a show on the topic of beards. What does the Bible say about the subject? Ross and Jono cover biblical passages from the Torah, and other stories about beards from the Bible. They also cover stats related to the topic and even talk about some of what goes into the new product. The goal is to officially launch the product in September. Don't miss Biblical Beards - Where Manliness and Holiness Meet!

Israels new invention that climbs into your small intestine!

Eight great reasons to visit the Holy Land in Autumn!

Covering the GOOD and HUMOROUS news of Israel!

In this episode, Jono and Ross share some feedback from their listeners. They love to hear from you all by the way, so thanks for taking the time to write! Your hosts cover the sad news that Ambassador Nikki Haley will be stepping down from her position at the United Nations. Gerard Butler is heading to Israel and the BDS folks are scared to say anything to him. Ross and Jono also share the news of an exciting archeological discovery in Jerusalem and 3 Israeli companies listed among the top 50 genius companies of 2018. Don't miss Fan Mail and Farewells!

Working in the place where you relax? Really?

In this show, Jono and Ross discuss the results of an exit poll completed by participants of our recent Tanakh Tour. Respondents provided feedback on various aspects of the tour by answering a series of questions, and these are covered in detail on this show. If you are considering joining the Tanakh Tour 2019, then you will not want to miss this show!

Bizarre food and drink items.

Prince William's tour of Israel.

In this show, Jono and Ross discuss an article from the Jerusalem Post claiming that one scholar has made "new findings" that "might shatter biblical archeology paradigm." His argument is based upon the idea that when the Torah mentions the place where G-d will place His name, the intended location is not Jerusalem, but rather the "west bank" (words of the author). What is the source of this argument? Is it really a new finding? Check out The Chosen Place, this week on Israel on My Mind.

This weeks show has a 64.8% alcohol content so be warned, it's strong stuff.

What does 40 Million US dollars get you?

A dessert served from a shoe, and more.

In this week's show, your hosts take things in a different direction. Ross and Jono discuss several news stories related to Politics. Listen in to their views on Australia's recent recognition of "West" Jerusalem as the Israeli Capitol, two recently elected U.S. Congressional members who support BDS, and Yair Netanyahu latest troubles. Check out Political Ineptness this week on Israel on My Mind. Show will be posted on Thursday.

Can you afford to fly to Israel?

Everything from terrorists to Wonder Woman.