Israel Independence in the Druze Community and Why Israel Is Organic in Its Land

Yishai is joined in-studio by Ata Farhat, chairman of the Druze Zionist Council, to talk about his community's celebration of Israeli independence. Though of a different religion and culture, the Druze fight in Israel's wars and consider themselves an integral part of the Israeli nation-state. Find out why. Then, Yishai rants about the beauty of Israeli independence. He says that while Israel's enemies paint the Jewish state as foreign to the Middle East landscape, the truth is that there is nothing more organic -- more holistic -- than the Jewish people being back in Judea. Finally, for his "Spiritual Cafe" segment, Yishai is joined by Rabbi Mike Feuer to discuss issues of Jewish statehood. Is there such a thing as "good" post-Zionism, for example? Listen in!

The Many Knives Being Sharpened Against Netanyahu

Author and columnist Shmuel Rosner joins Yishai to argue the case he made in his latest New York Times piece, "Don’t Speak to Congress, Mr. Netanyahu." Then, is the Jewish charity to which you are donating money healthy? Shuey Fogel, director of Fogel CFO and Financial Services, joins Yishai on the 'Financial Sense' segment of the show to answer this question. Finally, has PM Netanyahu fallen into a trap? Dr. Seth Frantzman, oped editor of the Jerusalem Post, joins Yishai in-studio to discuss the personal enmity between Netanyahu and President Obama,

Yishai and Perkal on Rofeh and its Role in Treatment in Boston

Yishai is joined by Naftali Perkal to discuss Rofeh international, a project dedicated to helping those who need assistance while receiving specialized medical care in Boston.

Malkah on Her Way Back to Israel, Yishai on Driving in the US

On the eve of Malkah's return to Israel, she and Yishai bring us up to date on their tour in the US, Yishai talks about his music choices, and they discuss the differences between products and packaging in the US and Israel.

Arab Jews & Gay Jews

(((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...

Jewish Press Radio: Snow! Vandalism on Mt. of Olives and Ultra-Orthodox IDF Soldiers

Yishai and Malkah talk about their excitement for snow in Israel, an Arab rock-throwing attack against American Legislators, an ancient Judean palm tree grows today, the expiration of a law allowing ultra-Orthodox Jews to avoid military service, and Yishai’s Tu B’Shevat Seder in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York.

17th of Tammuz and Living in Modern Jerusalem

Yishai and Malkah talk about the fast of 17th of Tammuz while living in modern Jerusalem and also present listener emails.

Spiritual Cafe: “BO”: Slaughter Their Idols and Get Ready to Exodus!

Finally, the Jewish slaves get their life back and are given a set of commandments, like the baking of Matzah, so that they can both become action oriented and remember the day they left Egypt for generations. Get ready for the EXODUS and another spiritual-intellectual ride with Rabbi Mike Feuer and Yishai.

Bad Queen

Tricky politics and attitudes! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the intense political moment Israel finds itself in today and Isabelle and Ester - a bad queen and a good queen in Jewish history. Then, Malkah (queen!) Fleisher on the much-loved rain in the Land of Israel, on Netanyahu's trials, and on whether the classic Israeli pastry "bourekas" are going extinct?

Meet the New Peace Talks, Same as the Old Peace Talks

Yishai and alternative peace activist Baruch Widen discuss upcoming peace talks and relate them to two issues of Time magazine brought into the studio by Widen.

Pierced Ears, Continuing Anti-Israel Media Bias, and Kerry’s Plan in the Middle East

Yishai and Malkah talk about new pierced ears in the Fleisher house, anti-Israel media bias, and Kerry's attempt at forcing a peace plan in the Middle East.

Keeping Jerusalem Kids Busy during Vacation

Yishai interviews Dovi Rabinowitz, Director of All Star Israel Sports Camp. They discuss the unique opportunity that Rabinowitz's camp provides for the children of Jerusalem.

Celebrating Jewish Survival and Strength

Across Eastern Europe, more than a million Jews were killed by Nazi paramilitary death squads called "Einsatzgruppen," and their bodies were thrown into mass graves. Many of these grave sites remained unmentioned and untouched for decades. On the Fast of Esther, Father Desbois joins Yishai to convey a message of Jewish strength. Then, VOI's Binyamin Nakonechny joins Yishai in-studio to tell stories and play music in preparation for the Purim holiday -- and in keeping with the verse from the Book of Esther: "The Jews had light and gladness and joy and honor."

Saving a Judean Vineyard and Splitting the Red Sea

Yishai and Malkah talk about the tragic incident of friendly fire in the IDF and the lesson it can teach us. Then, Jeremy and Tehilla Gimpel on saving the Ezra Schwartz Vineyard at the Arugot Farm from destruction and the public and private campaign which delayed the edict. Finally, Table Torah: Who really split the Red Sea and how we can do it again.

Sirens in Jerusalem and Getting Ready for Gaza

Yishai and Malkah kick off this week’s show talking about the current situation in Israel and how things are tenser in the Fleisher’s neighborhood in Jerusalem

Aryeh King on the Mountains Around Jerusalem and a Building Freeze

Yishai is joined by Aryeh King, director of the Israel Land Fund to discuss the hills around Jerusalem.

SHRINE OF GENESIS

Yishai is on IDF guard duty again and discusses the Ten Front War and the three ways to understand the phrase "From the River to the Sea." Then, Tomer Ohayon has arrived in Israel to serve on reserve duty but left his family back on "shlichut" in NJ. Ben Bresky on the legendary Uzi sub-machine gun and it's inventor.

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.

Beating the Terror

Yishai and Malkah Fleisher discuss the wave of terror that is striking Israel - how do we cope, and how do we strengthen our Jewish country? Then, Gideon Israel on lessons from the Russia Ukraine conflict. And finally, Table Torah: the first Biblical month of Nissan and spiritual psoriasis.

The Park Hotel Passover Massacre, America’s Mideast Retreat, and Teaching the Nakba Narrative

The Passover massacre was a suicide bombing carried out by a Hamas terrorist at the Park Hotel in Netanya, on March 27, 2002. Thirty civilians, in the midst of a seder, were killed in the attack and 140 others were wounded. David Bedein, director of the Israel Resource News Agency, joins Yishai to reminisce about that awful night; the connected story of the Saudi Peace Initiative; the fraudulent "massacre" in Jenin; the documents that came out of PLO chief Yasser Arafat's computer; and the link to today's American empowerment of Iran. Then, Mati Wagner, Editorial Page Editor of The Jerusalem Post, and Dr. Seth Frandzman, Op-ed Editor of The Jerusalem Post, join Yishai in-studio to talk about the new power vacuum, and anarchy, that is forming in the Middle East due to the retreat of America. Finally, Mati and Seth debate the issue of whether the Arab "nakba" narrative -- according to which the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 was a catastrophe -- should be taught in Israeli schools.

David Sacks on the Preparation for Elul

Yishai presents a speech given by David Sacks of the Happy Minyan which discusses preparations for the Month of Elul. 

Cotler and Ya’alon on New Solutions for Iran

Yishai presents audio from former Canadian Minister of Justice and Attorney General Irwin Cotler along with Defense Minister Moshe "Bogie" Ya'alon about the Iranian issue.

Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz Jerusalem activist and political trailblazer

Yishai presents audio from Jerusalem activist and political trailblazer Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz. Rav Aaron talks about starting a yeshiva in Jerusalem, getting into local politics there as well

The Book of Ruth to Students at Yeshivat HaKotel

Yishai presents a recent Torah class he gave to students at Yeshivat HaKotel from the Book of Ruth. Listen in and get inspired!

Pro-Israel Arabs, AIPAC Speeches, and Israeli Debates

Fred Maroun -- a Canadian of Arab origin, who lived in Lebanon until 1984 (including during 10 years of civil war)-- supports Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state. He tells Yishai the ironic tale of how Israel brought him back to a relationship with the Arab world, and the sad reality of how pro-Israel Arabs cannot speak freely in Arab countries. Then, Paul Miller -- executive director of the Salomon Center and a highly regarded writer and political consultant -- joins Yishai from the AIPAC policy conference in Washington, and reports on PM Netanyahu's speech in preparation for his big Congressional address. Finally, VOI's Jeremy Saltan join Yishai in-studio for an analysis of Israeli debates and the lead-up to PM Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress.

Our History is a Work in Progress

We're entering a special holiday slalom that mixes new Israeli "state" holidays along with Jewish traditional ones - and with the 50th anniversary of the 6 Day War, it's a powerful and emotional season.

Ending the Golut Attitude and Zionism on Campus

Yishai continues his broadcast from the 2014 Future Leaders for Israel conference and is joined by Brett Cohen and Aniko Gomory to discuss their experiences at the conference.

Esav’s Kiss & The New York Times

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!

The Gold of Jerusalem

Yishai attends a conference about Jerusalem gold and speaks with Aharon Horwitz, Director of the Megalim Institute for Jerusalem Studies, Zeev Orenstein from the City of David, and world famous archaeologist Dr. Gabriel Barkay who has been digging up the history of Jerusalem for the last 50 years!

Bans in the Knesset, Drama in Gush Etzion, plus Listener E-Mails

Yishai and Malkah discuss a banned member of the Knesset allowed to run regardless, Malkah attending a drama performance in Gush Etzion, and read some listener e-mails.

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