The Yishai Fleisher Show - Israel Podcast

Fight, Die, Pray, Return... or the 5th Option

At the Red Sea, there were four political parties that had a "solution" for the dilemma of the oncoming Egyptian army - but God had a different plan, the splitting of the Red Sea! Rabbi Yishai Fleisher is joined by Rabbi Mike Feuer to dive in to the rough waters and see if they can split the difference. Plus: Malkah Fleisher on coronavirus and how the "Deal of the Century" looks now from Judea. Photo Credit: Flickr / Iforce

Zeal of the Century

Those who have been zealous for holding onto the land of Israel - the so-called "settlers" - saw their self-sacrifice rewarded by the American President's recognition of Jewish rights in Judea. But is the Plan really going to bring regional prosperity? Alex Traiman, JNS Jerusalem Bureau Chief, joins Rabbi Yishai Fleisher to discuss. Then, Malkah Fleisher on Palestinian and Pharaoh's rejectionism.

When Auschwitz Gave Way to Jerusalem

The world's leaders are ascending to Jerusalem to remember Auschwitz - but what they are really commemorating is the greatest miracle of all time - the rebirth of Jerusalem! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai Fleisher to listen in as God reveals to Moses His Great Plan. Then, Malkah Fleisher on the age-old question: Is there a blessing for the Czar?

"What Deliverer Could Break the Power of Pharaoh?"

It's pretty bad out there. Enslavement, taskmasters, pain, and no rest. The Jews in Egypt cry for help and God hears. But before the Delivered can be sent, he has to be built up. Malkah joins Yishai for the backstory of the great prophet Moses and the beginnings of redemption.

Jacob and Qassem's Funerals

First, Noam Arnon joins Yishai Fleisher to discuss why Jacob, who is dying in Egypt, asks to be buried in Hebron in the Land of Israel. Then, Rabbi Dani Eisenstock on standing with the Jews of the Diaspora after a spate of antisemitic attacks. And finally, Malkah Fleisher on erasing evil with the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.

Arab Spring, Waze Forward, Me Too, Selfie!

On both the Jewish and secular calendar, this year marks the passing of a decade. Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai Fleisher to review the last ten years in Israel and the world and also to follow the Biblical Joseph as he reveals himself to his brothers and brings his father Jacob down to Egypt. Then Malkah Fleisher on big changes in Jewish birthrate.

Hanukkah Socks in Space

Hanukkah is the ultimate Israeli independence holiday. But does Hasmonean-style independence mean xenophobia? Rabbi Yishai ponders the challenge of assimilation in light of Joseph's dreams. Then, Malkah Fleisher on the Festival of Lights from the deep Negev and on Astronaut Jessica Meir's Hanukkah socks from space.

Joseph's Dream Burger

Yishai is at the King David Lounge at JFK dreaming about getting home and thinking about Joseph's dreams that pushed him away from his brothers and led him to begin the Jewish Exile.

A Wrestling Match Made In Heaven

Let's Get Ready To Rumble! It's Jacob versus his alter ego Yisrael in a battle for identity and how the Jewish story will evolve. Rav Mike Feuer and Rabbi Yishai Fleisher wrestle with the prospect of a 3rd Israeli election and with the Torah portion of Vayishlach. Then, Malkah Fleisher on the heinous Jersey City attack and an eye-opening study on what Muslims and Jews find offensive in the UK.

The Priest, The Building, and the Budget

You need the MONEY and the BLESSINGS to make big things happen! The Forefather Jacob was totally broken, poor, and maybe even cursed until God revealed to him the dream of the ladder and the connection between heaven and earth. Join Yishai Fleisher as he tells his own story of Beit El (Bethel) revelation. Plus: is there a connection between the lack of rain in Israel to the lack of an Israeli government?