Israel on My Mind

Bizarre food and drink items.

This week your hosts talk about Brazil's announcement of establishing a "business office" in Jerusalem. They also discuss a remarkable discovery that may shed light on a biblical person. Israel now holds the title for the longest salt cave in the world, and the Israeli spacecraft Beresheet is closing in on the moon. Don't miss Spacecrafts and Offices Spaces.

In this week's show Ross introduces a new game to listeners. It is called "Guess the Twit." Ross reads a tweet, and Jono and the listeners have to guess who said it. While they are on the subject of Twitter, your hosts talk about Yair's latest trouble in the social media world, and the IDF's trolling of Iran. They also provide an update on a story from last week, cover the world's most innovative countries, recommend a Netflix series and MUCH more. Don't miss Guess the Twit & a Beer with Yair!

Fancy a side order of maggot?

Ross and Jono cover news items which showcase the competitive advantage of Israel over those who hate her.

Hear about Ross Nochols' latest adventures in the wilderness of Israel's Arava Desert.

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

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!

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

Stunning news and tech from Israel.

...And you thought that was 'waste'?

Joshua Wander has served as a commander in the IDF and an officer in the US Air Force. A native of Pennsylvania, he graduated from a rabbinical college in Israel with a Bachelor of Talmudic Law and subsequently earned a Masters in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh. Politically in Israel, he has served as an adviser in the Knesset, he is a central committeeman for the Jewish Home Party, and has served as the online content editor for the Jerusalem Post. In the US, he was an elected State Constable and a Committeeman. He was also once the Republican nominee for Mayor of Pittsburgh. He is the commander of the Jewish War Veterans in Israel and a certified NRA instructor. He’s married with 6 children and lives on the Mount of Olives! He currently works as a public relations consultant and expert in Israel advocacy.

Covering the GOOD and HUMOROUS news of Israel!

In this week's show, Jono and Ross cover the news stories from Australia to the moon. They discuss Scott Morrison's latest stand for Israel, boots made in Australia, and a shipment of suspicious boots claimed to contain bugs meant to spy on Gaza's terrorists.

Jewish beauty pageant contestants, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and a ban on Shawarma.

Can you afford to fly to Israel?

Your hosts cover the news from New Zealand to New Orleans, to New England. They also cover some BDS fails, multiple wives, a possibility of Wal-Mart in Israel, and a SuperBowl commercial that sounds like a joke - A Rabbi, a priest, an Imam and a Buddhist go to the big game....Don't miss New Baby Names.

Jono and Ross discuss several stories that are in the news this week which involve rabbis who "behave in ways that are not expected." Will the Messiah appear before the Israeli elections of April 9th? At least one rabbi has made the claim. Another claims he can raise the dead.....for a fee of $5,000. Yet another, a former chief Rabbi of Israel was denied clemency by President Rivlin. Hear about these stories and more in this week's show...

The best and most interesting news regarding Israel!

Why is doggy doo turning into a burning news story?

Fun from the Land of Milk and Honey.

How is one Museum 'virtually' letting you time travel?

An interview between Ari Fuld and Jono recorded in January.

In this episode your hosts cover several news stories related to the US Administration's pressure on the Palestinian Authority meant to bring them to the negotiating table. They relate a few unexpected holiday greetings to Jews around the world. They also discuss hair pieces - from wigs for the religious, to a couple of marketing ideas that may or may not catch on. This and MORE in this week's show. Don't miss Peace Talks and Hair Pieces - the latest from Jono and Ross!

In this week's show, Ross and Jono share the latest good and bad news out of the UN. It seems that they have taken up the noble cause of finding those countries that abuse the rights of women. The bad news is that Israel was identified as the world's only violator. A Saudi blogger is assaulted on his way to pray at Al Aqsa, Ahmadinejad sets the record straight on his Antisemitism, and the US House of Representatives (or most of them) vote against BDS. A Bedouin stole 1/2 ton of chickpeas, prisoners claimed to be Jewish to get better food, and a weed cafe concerns a certain rabbi. Bon Jovi is back in Israel and members of the "Squad" have been permitted to travel to Israel as well. These stories and much more in Balaam's Ass and the Chickpea Thief.

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!

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

Eight great reasons to visit the Holy Land in Autumn!

In this week’s show, Jono and guest co-host Penina Taylor talk about the Jordan River, a new Israeli invention to replace sugar with fruit, the discovery of a Biblical era purple dye industry and so much more. Tune in for another episode of musings, observations and health advice from Israel on Water, Sugar and Snails, A Recipe for Laughter.

New data regarding Israel's place in the world.