The Yishai Fleisher Israel Podcast
Yishai Fleisher
Sharing the struggle and the miracle of Israel. The Yishai Fleisher show is a popular English-language podcast exploring Israeli life, politics, and Jewish thought. Drawing on his experience as a journalist, legal and biblical scholar, IDF soldier, and spokesman for the Jewish Community of Hebron, Yishai sheds light on everything from global and Middle East news to weekly Bible/Torah study, health, family, and of course, the amazing rebirth of Israel.
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Feb 20, 2020 • 1h 45min
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. Then, Malkah Fleisher on Israeli children remembering Gush Katif and on American congressmen in the Judean Heartland.Support the show
Feb 13, 2020 • 1h 24min
Top Ten Pieces of Advice (from God)
The Exodus from Egypt was an exit from servitude by man - and an entrance into a life of service to God. Yishai is joined by Rav Mike Feuer to stand in awe at the foot of Mt. Sinai and receive the gift of the Ten Commandments. Then, Malkah Fleisher on a flat tire in Judea and the micro-kindnesses that can change our life.Support the show
Feb 6, 2020 • 1h 35min
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 / IforceSupport the show
Jan 30, 2020 • 1h 14min
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.Support the show
Jan 23, 2020 • 1h 36min
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?Support the show
Jan 16, 2020 • 1h 2min
"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.Support the show
Jan 9, 2020 • 1h 47min
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.Support the show
Jan 2, 2020 • 1h 34min
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.Support the show
Dec 26, 2019 • 46min
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.Support the show
Dec 19, 2019 • 34min
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.Support the show
