Radio: End of Chanukah, Tension in Hebron, Update on the Petting Zoo, and Turmoil...
Yishai and Malkah discuss the end of Chaukah, the situation in Hebron, an update on the petting zoo Malkah tends to, and the capture of American journalists in Syria.
The Roots of Messiah and Humanity
Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Yishai Fleisher for a special "Spiritual Cafe" from Hebron. There they discuss the end of the Book of Numbers "the book of Jewish Leadership," as they sit adjacent to Machpela, the burial place of Adam and Eve (the roots of humanity), the burial place of Abraham (the root of Abrahamic Faiths), and later, from the Tomb of Yishai and Ruth, (the roots of the Davidic dynasty and Messiah). Rabbi Mike and Rabbi Yishai also discuss the Biblical Cities of Refuge, of which Hebron is one of, and the romance of Hebron, that is, the couples who are buried in this ancient city, and the romance that ends the Book of Numbers.
Mourning for Hallel Yaffa
On this tough show, come with Yishai into the mourning house of the Ariel family in Kiryat Arba and hear from the grandma and aunt of Hallel Yaffa Ariel - the 13-year-old girl who was murdered in her bed by a sadistic Jihadist. Then, join Yishai as he talks with three capable young women who dedicating their life to helping others make Aliyah, that is, move to the land of Israel and make it!
Tremors on the Temple Mount
On this super-packed show: Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai on "Spiritual Cafe" to discuss Jewish rights, or lack-thereof, on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem as well as Israel-Diaspora relations as seen through the Torah portion. Then, Yishai interviews terror survivor Hadass Mizrachi whose husband was murdered before her eyes - how does she raise her kids with joy? Finally, Yishai sits down with Joe Sabag, US Director of the Israel Allies Foundation to discuss the monumental shift in the Republican platform and how to fight BDS with good laws and policies.
“Entebbe Operation” Commando Speaks
Shai Ish-Shalom, an Israeli commando from the fabled Sayeret Matkal unit, participated in the daring Entebbe rescue operation 40 years ago this week. He joins Yishai at the Caliber 3 anti-terror tactical school in Gush Etzion.
Shai is one of the people who have made the Israeli security and military establishment world famous - don't miss this interview.
But first, Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Yishai on Spiritual Cafe to discuss the mutiny within the ranks of the Levites.
What did Korach "take"? And how can a mere flower signal a time of peace and God's eternal connection to the children of Israel?
Israel’s Heroes – Caleb, Moskowitz, and Weinkrantz
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First, on Spiritual Cafe, Rabbi Mike Feuer and Yishai discuss the Death that was let into the world with the...
Wicked Wizards and Talkback Donkeys
This week, a "Spiritual Cafe" hour-long special: The Torah shifts its camera angle from a story about the Jewish people to the perspective of other nations who are afraid of Israel and their God. After realizing that physical weapons are futile, the evil King Balak hires the wicked wizard Balaam to curse the Jews - will he succeed? Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai for an in-depth discussion of this epic struggle between blessings and curses and trails the Biblical narrative which includes a wise-ass she-donkey who talks back to her master, a Godly angel with a drawn battle sword, and ill-advised Jewish forays into licentiousness and even fecal idolatry. Don't miss the drama!
No More Quail – We Want Manna!!
First, Rabbi Mike Feuer is reunited with Yishai on ‘Spiritual Cafe’ where they comment on last week’s show in asking whether homosexuality should be a topic of Jewish discussion? Then, the dichotomy of those who want to eat the “quail” (to complain against God) and those who a Second Passover, that is, be closer to Him. Finally, Yishai’s controversial talk in Scottsdale Arizona – “Is Two State Dead?”
A Special Tour of the City of David
Yishai presents special audio recorded while on a tour with Ze’ev Orenstein, director of International Public Relations for the City of David Foundation.
Good-Bye Numbers, Hello Deuteronomy
Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai Fleisher to say good-bye to the Book of Numbers, the book of Jewish politics and Jewish leadership, and begin the Book of Deuteronomy, the book of "things" - the book of Jewish philosophy. While, on the one hand, Moses recounts his proud moments of conquest in the trans-Jordan, he prepares Joshua and Caleb and a young nation for the heavy lifting of conquering the Land of Israel and of setting up a model society. Next, Rabbi Yishai reads your "I am a listener" emails, and finally, the Rio Olympics - why is the water so darn dirty??
Yom Yerusalayim in Yerusalayim, Jews Murdered in Belgium, Pope in Israel
Yishai and Malkah talk about living in Jerusalem on Yom Yerushalayim, Jews murdered in Belgium, and the Pope in Israel.
The Importance of Jerusalem to Israel and the Jewish People
Yishai presents a special Jerusalem Day audio interview that was recorded by photojournalist Daniel Tepper while the two were sitting on bustling Jerusalem streets.
Livni’s Big Mistake and How the Bennett Plan Could Get Rid of the Two-State...
Yishai and Knesset insider Jeremy Man Saltan talk about Tzipi Livni's mistakes and the possible end of the two-state thought with the introduction of the Bennett Plan
Biblical Sexual Exhibitionism
When the culture war is at its zenith, a Jewish prince, Zimri, breaks all social contracts with a shocking public act of sexual exhibitionism. The leaders are broken, even the great Moses cries. But a new hero emerges - Pinchas! But is his violence justified? And what about today's Gay Pride Parades in Jerusalem? Is the Bible warning us? Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai for "Spiritual Cafe" to discuss this dramatic episode.
Tu b’Av Love and the Power of “Shema”
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Shema Yisrael! The phrase that one hears when the Torah comes out of the Ark, when a child is named,...
With the Satmar Zionists
First, Yishai returns from America and rejoins Rav Mike Feuer to discuss the Temple offerings brought by a woman after birth. Then - there are Satmar Hasidim who love the State of Israel and see it as the harbinger of the Third Temple! Hear Yishai's talk at their special synagogue in Williamsburg Brooklyn.
Drinking Quarantini
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A lot of people are in quarantine - and so is Rabbi Yishai (don't worry, he's fine). Join him as...
Trash-Talking Israel
The land of Israel is a "very very good land!" So says Caleb. Rabbi Yishai is in the Hebron Embassy in Brooklyn after parading with Israel down 5th Avenue to undo the Sin of the Spies by speaking lovingly about God's great gift of the Good Land.
ISRAEL WAR UPDATE (19 October 2023)
Dr. Mordechai Kedar, expert on Islam and Arab affairs, joins Yishai Fleisher to analyse the attack on Israel, Iran's support for Hamas, and the next steps in the conflict including the big question of Hezbollah joining the war with their rockets. Then, Malkah Fleisher on "seeing" the ultra-Orthodox and the Diaspora Jewry's effort to help Israel in this time of need.
The Spies Who Loved Me
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher team up to talk about the new and evil Canada sanctions, PM Netanyahu's rejection of Gaza resettlement, and fighting against PA labor in Judean towns. Then, Natasha Hausdorff goes nuclear on Mehdi Hassan at the Munk Antisemitism Debate. Also, Yishai goes deep on the Sin of the Spies and on Caleb and Joshua who embraced the Land of Israel. And finally, Ben Bresky on the amazing story of the Maharal of Prague and the Golem he created.
I’m Not Afraid to Say It…
Yishai Fleisher talks at an Israel conference on the subject of Aliyah and more...
Was King David Real? And Sovereignty Now!
A New Yorker article poo-pooing the veracity of King David sets Rabbi Yishai off on the full-court press of narrative attacks against Israel.
The Revelation: Who Split the Red Sea?
Join Rabbi Yishai Fleisher for a trip through the Red Sea to understand the miracles, and the personalities, that started the great journey of Israel.
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Why does Judaism separate between meat and milk? Rabbi Yishai is joined by Rav Mike Feuer to bite down on a heavenly cheeseburger and chew over the 53 commandments in the Torah-portion of Mishpatim.
A Night of Revelation and the Musical Spirit of Israel
Why does Shavuot (Festival of Weeks or Pentecost) have so many themes running through it? Agriculture, Mount Sinai, the Ten Commandments, the Book of Ruth, King David, the Baal Shem Tov, the consumption of dairy products and more all come together on this holiday, that begins Saturday night. Yishai is joined in-studio by Rabbi Mike Feuer to make sense of it all, ahead of the great "revelation." Then, Yishai is joined in-studio by Nachman and Sruli -- the Solomon Brothers -- who created their own band of bluegrass music, infused with spiritualism and folk rock, influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Their special blend of music has gained them numerous TV appearances and rave reviews. Their live performance at VOI will blow you away.
Face on Fire
Why was Moses' face aglow when he came down from Mt. Sinai? Why did the Jews want a golden calf when they saw that Moses was delayed (or dead)? Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss one of the most dramatic Torah portions in the canon - at the end of this episode your face will be on fire as well!
Israel Gone Global
Yishai is on a grassy hill in Buffalo and goes over the amazing Netanyahu speech in Congress, and plays another great talk by Shabbos Kestenbaum at the RNC about campus antisemitism. Then, MK Dan Ilouz is fired up against a Pali state. And finally, Byron Stinson on how bringing the Red Heifers to Israel may have inadvertently started the October 7th war. Plus, Ben Bresky on the story of saintly Ohr Hachayim!
How to Deal with a Bad Deal
Yishai and Malkah contemplate Israel's hostage deal with Hamas and see much weakness which needs to be overcome. Then, Congressman Brian Mast fights the ICC. And two men in Gaza lay out a vision for the future. Finally, Ben Bresky on Aliyah missions from Yemen. Plus: Torah Time on the Light of Moses.
Poison Ivy Leauge
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher return to discuss post-Pesach and the pro-Hamas protests on the Columbia campus. Then, Yishai speaks with the father of Omer Wenkert, one of the October 7th abductees. Also, Yishai does a deep dive on how the Narrative War on Twitter (X) is fought. And finally, Ben Bresky on Pinhas Rutenberg and the founding of the Israel Electric Corporation.
How to Free Israel
Yishai Fleisher goes on Piers Morgan to fight Israel-haters and to talk about the attack on Druze children. Then, Yishai rants on how to take steps to secure Israel with stronger policy. And finally, Ben Bresky on story of the Jewish Olympics.