The Yishai Fleisher Show - Israel Podcast

The Big Ten and Jewish Judea in International Law

Overlooking the beach, Rabbi Yishai and Rav Mike Feuer discuss the Torah portion of Yitro/Jethro - the revelation of the Big Ten Commandments - and living up to the challenge of being "a nation of priests and a holy nation". Then, Yishai and Knesset Member Michal Cotler-Wunch discuss/debate the future of Jewish Judea in international law.

The Exodus Bus and Debating Armenia

Extra-long, but extra good! First, Rabbi Yishai is joined by Rav Mike Feuer to get on the freedom bus - to leave Egypt, to witness the splitting of the Red Sea, to eat some tasty manna, and then to fight with the Bizarro Amalekites. Then, as part of the Great Debate, Yishai goes toe to toe with Malkon, a self-described Palestinian of Armenian and Coptic descent who lives as an Israeli resident in Jerusalem.

Hail to the Chief!!

It's hailing hard in Jerusalem as we learn about the plague of hail in Egypt, and as Hail to Chief is being sung in Washington. Malkah Fleisher preaches staying strong in the new period and planning out Judean Merch! Then, Rav Mike Feuer on the darkness that enveloped Egypt (and the Jews), and the Torah's teaching of teaching.

Shalom to Sheldon, Hello Brave New World

First, Malkah Fleisher on the passing of the great philanthropist Sheldon Adelson. Then Yishai and Malkah tackle listener questions, especially on the Trump-Israel axis. Next up, Rabbi Yishai is joined by Rav Mike Feuer to talk Biblical politics as Moses and Aaron face-off with Pharaoh and bring Godly-plagues upon Egypt.

DC Riots and Judean Redemption

The world is wild! Post-riots, Malkah Fleisher joins Rabbi Yishai to reject flushing away four years of pro-Israel and pro-Middle East policy. Also, 7 reasons for the Arab movement away from Jihad and towards prosperity. Then Rav Mike Feuer on the character of Moses and the Godly Eternal Light coming from the Burning Bush.

The End of the Beginning - Vaccines, Pollard, Genesis, and the New Year

It's the end of the secular year, vaccines are here in Israel, it's the last Torah portion in Genesis, and Jonathan Pollard is home!! Malkah Fleisher joins Rabbi Yishai to embrace Pollard and the Abraham Accords. Then, legendary spokesman Noam Arnon on Jacob's vision at the end of his life - at the conclusion of Genesis!

Surviving the Famine and the Lockdown

In the Bible, a famine brings the family of Israel down to Egypt. In our time, Covid lockdowns, Jihadist terror, and a broken Knesset threaten Israel with a kind of famine. However, Yishai's guests bring out the good light! First, Malkah Fleisher on Ishmalites vs. Phillisties and why "settlers" are the most inclined to celebrate the 'Abraham Accords'. Then, Rav Mike Feuer on how the Biblical Joseph overcame his bitterness and accepted that it was who God sent him into Exile - and will bring him and Jacob back to the Promised Land.

In Light of Chanukah

The Chanukah mega-show: first, Malkah Fleisher on the Knesset's Equality bill and the continuing fight against Hellenism. Then, Rabbi Yehuda HaKohen of the Vision Movement on the Post-Zionist discourse. Finally, Josh Reinstein of the Allies Caucus on the future of the 'Nationalist camp" and Gideon Saar bolting the Likud. And with cameos: Leah Fleisher on going back to school, and comedian Elon Gold on Why Jews don't need Xmas trees!

Wrestling the Angels Within

Is Israel going to a fourth round of elections? Malkah Fleisher joins Yishai to figure it out! Get ready for Hannukkah and a potential lockdown, rejecting Esav's kiss, and reading listener emails! Then, Rabbi Yishai and Rav Mike Feuer tackle the the inner struggle between Jacob and Israel and the tension between Exile and Redemption as they talk about the Torah portion of VaYishlach.

Feet on the Ground, Head in the Sky

Few images are as iconic as Jacob's dream of a ladder connecting Heaven and Earth in Biblical Beit El. Malkah Fleisher joins Yishai to remember their life in the modern Beit El which also called them back to Israel from the Diaspora. Then Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to help Jacob deal with stones: a monument to a Godly promise, and a monument to an Earthly pact with Laban. Plus: A special song from the Torah portion by famous musician Chaim Dovid!