The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Yishai details the hilarious, yet arduous, travails of travels that he's had in between Moscow, Tel Aviv and Turkey. Join Yishai for candid thoughts about the Jewish people, American Jewry, Israel and the globe.

Yishai is joined in-studio by Momo Lifshitz, the CEO of Lirom Global Education and former director of Oranim Educational Initiatives, the #1 provider of Birthright Israel participants. He shares his dream to bring Jewish and non-Jewish students to study in Israel and get a college degree at a great price, while falling in love with -- and in -- the country. Then, Yishai is joined in-studio by Rabbi Avichai Rontzki, former IDF chief rabbi (2006-2010), with the rank of Brigadier General. During his post, Rontzki carried out a mini-revolution in the command, expanding his mandate to allow for a much more active role of rabbis in the army, and creating the "Jewish Awareness Department," which conducts educational activities in combat units.

In Hebron, Rabbi Yishai Fleisher talks about the Torah portion of Vayeitze and Jacob's beautiful vision of the ladder between heaven and earth and the ensuing mission of the Jewish people. Then, Jacob's hard sojourn into Exile but with the gift of the birth of the tribes of Israel. All this while contending with the flock's fertility and the fertility of feuding wives - the mothers of Israel - Rachel and Leah.

How many people came to the nationalist rally? Why was Jerusalem such a central issue? Why did the prime minister himself take the time to show up? Yishai is joined in-studio by VOI political correspondent Raoul Wootliff to reflect on the right-wing demonstration in Tel Aviv on Sunday night. Also, why has kissing the Mezuzah become a political issue? Listen to Yishai rant against those in the post-Zionist camp who make fun of traditional Israelis, portraying them as boorish and backward. Then, hear the voices of the people of Israel -- some pro, some con -- who came out to demonstrate on Sunday night. Yishai was on the scene to provide a feel for the real mood in Israel.

Yishai and Malkah Fleisher start off talking about Passover, and the shakeup in the Israeli government, all while their house is on the midst of cleaning. Then Rav Mike Feuer on the three thoughts that are a must for the First Night of the Year - the Seder!

(((CLICK BELOW TO HEAR AUDIO))) First, after a horrific terror attack which claimed four Israeli lives in Tel Aviv, Yishai speaks with Noam Arnon, Spokesman...

This week’s show kicks off with Yishai and Malkah talking about a recently released movie titled “Israel Inside”, which shows how Israel is leading the way in not only technology but also social innovation and creating a new atmosphere in the Middle East. Then, Yishai talks with Jeremy Sultan to understand the nitty gritty of the Migron saga.

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, director of Israel Law Center Shurat HaDin, and a winner of the 2012 Moskowitz Prize for Zionism, join Yishai Fleisher to discuss stopping funds to terrorists, defending families of victims of terror attacks, and educating the public about terrorism.

Yishai is joined by Voice of Israel Bureau Chief Daniel Seaman to talk about Israeli soldiers killed by an IED and also Hamas claims to having captured a soldier.

Yishai and Malkah discuss Tisha B'Av in Jerusalem and respond to Yishai's most recent article on Ynet.

Yishai delves into the ideological foundations of the war for Jerusalem, and considers the future of Arab and Jewish societies that occupy the same space.

Yishai breaks down the situation after the Iranian attack.

Yishai Fleisher is boarding an airplane to Florida and shares three great interviews that show the vision for of reformed but rooted Israel: Uri Bank of the Religious Zionist party, Zeev Orenstein from City of David, and MK Simcha Rothman from the Law, Justice and Constitution Committee. Plus: What is "Kommemiyut"?

Yishai interviews breakout pop culture stars The Maccabeats on on ‘Candlelight’, Their Success, and the Future.

VOI political correspondent Raoul Wootliff joins Yishai in-studio to analyze Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett's English-language press conference. Then, Israeli Ambassador to the Pacific Islands, Marshall Islands and Micronesia Michael Ronen talks about Israel's efforts to help that region's fresh-water shortage. Finally, Alex Selsky -- the newest and one of the youngest members of the Jewish Agency's Board of Governors and the CEO of the World Forum of Russian-Speaking Jewry -- joins Yishai to discuss Russian Jews in Western countries and their impact on the future of Israel.

At the foot of the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs Rabbi Yishai Fleisher goes through the Torah portion of Vayislach and discusses the wrestling match between Jacob and the angel of Esav, the granting of the name Israel at Beit El, and the tear-jerking burial of the Matriarch Rachel in Bethlehem, and then finally Jacob's long-awaited return to Isaac in Hebron. Also: The darn New York Times is teaming up with Israel-haters to delegitimize Hebron - we must fight it!

Yishai rants hard on the latest New York Times column by Thomas Friedman, which posits that Israel's nationalist parties are dominated by 'West Bank settlers and scary religious-nationalist zealots.' Then, Raoul Wootliff, VOI's Political Correspondent, explains the split in the ultra-Orthodox Sephardi party. Will women run on that list? Finally, Dr. Aliza Inbal, Director of the Pears Innovation for International Development Program at Tel Aviv University discusses her passion for Tikkun Olam - making the world a better place.

Malkah and Yishai return from America to Judea and prepare for a new school year with the challenge of Corona in the background. Then, Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the Torah portion of Ki Tavo and the declarations of gratitude for Hashem's blessings in the land.

On the way to Dallas, Rabbi Yishai introduces his discussion with Tel Aviv University International Students in Hebron - with tough questions and useful answers. Then, a portion of Malkah Fleisher's interview on Goel Jasper's podcast "Return Again" about the roots of her amazing God-driven Eretz Yisrael life.

Yishai Fleisher learns from Amsterdam the power of flowers to make peace - like in the Biblical story of Aaron's staff. Malkah Fleisher on Israeli Knesset coalition collapse and coping with school teacher strike. And special guest Leah Fleisher on young decision making and graduating grade school.

Yishai and Malkah are finally re-united for the summer but only before Yishai heads off to IDF Reserve duty. They talk about the joys of difficulties of being activists for Israel.

Yishai is joined by Pastor Robert Sterns of Eagle's Wings to talk about the relationship between the Christian world and Israel. He is also joined by Dr. Eli Fischer to talk about the importance of Israeli products in the US.

Jewish Press' Yishai Fleisher, is joined by Aryeh King, founder and chairman of the Israel Land Fund. Yishai and Aryeh discuss land reclamation in eastern Jerusalem and realistic plans for the expansion of Jerusalem in time for the mass pilgrimages.

He who controls the Temple Mount is he who controls the whole Land of Israel! Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the problem with the King of Jordan -- the "custodian of Jerusalem's holy places" -- and a new generation that yearns for the Temple Mount. Also, the holiday of Tu B'Av, which is all about two-in-love.

In this archive segment, Yishai and Malkah discuss counter-culture Chanukah and the 10th of Tevet fast day.

Yishai is joined by Mordechai Taud to talk about conflict in Gaza, upcoming Israeli elections, and the situation in Syria.

Yishai interviews MK Danny Danon of Likud and Knesset hopeful Jeremy Gimpel of Bayit Yehudi to talk about upcoming Israeli elections.

Jerusalem suffers another ramming terror attack. Hamas takes credit, Hezbollah threatens, and Mahmud Abbas supports terror family. So what's the solution? Hear the Jewish pride solution on the Yishai rant. Listen in for much more!

Yishai in joined by Boutique Katom's Gedalia Blum to talk about his organization and how they are breaking the boycott of Judea and Samaria through commerce.

While in Southern California, Yishai spoke with renowned trauma and grieving expert Dr. Ken Druck about 9/11, about coping with terror in Israel, and about the death of Dr. Druck's own daughter and his 5-point system of "honoring" the dead with a recipe for life.