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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Dec 12, 2019 • 1h 41min
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.Support the show
Dec 5, 2019 • 1h 3min
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?Support the show
Nov 28, 2019 • 1h 33min
Steal This Blessing
Are you blessed if you trick your own father to get his blessings? Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai in an attempt to snatch a blessing from the Torah portion of Toldot and understand the root of the rivalry between Yaakov (Jacob) and Esav (Esau). Then, Malkah Fleisher on Shabbat in Hebron with 45K people and on eating Biblical burgers!Photo Credit: Wikipedia / Matty Stern/U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv - DSC_3714OSDSupport the show
Nov 21, 2019 • 1h 38min
Woodstock Meets the Bible
The first purchase of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel is celebrated by forty-thousand Jews gathering in Hebron for Shabbat Chayei Sarah - and coincides with Secretary Pompeo's dramatic announcement! First, Rabbi Yishai studies Abraham's negotiations. Then, Rav Mike Feuer quests for Isaac's bride. And finally, Malkah Fleisher tweets at her enemies!Support the show
Nov 14, 2019 • 1h 29min
Poking the Jihad Bear
Why did Sarah laugh? Why did Abraham defend the Sodomites? And why did God ask for child sacrifice?? Rav Mike Feuer and Rabbi Yishai Fleisher discuss the moral dilemmas of Parshat VaYera. Then, Malkah Fleisher on Israel killing an 'Islamic Jihad' general and dealing with a Gazan rocket barrage.Support the show
Nov 7, 2019 • 35min
To a Land Which I Will Show You (Off)
It's all happening in the Land of Israel as Abraham makes his way away from his original home to the Promised Land. Rabbi Yishai Fleisher is joined by his daughter Leah on the eve of her Bat Mitzvah (!!) to discuss Lech Lecha, the Matriarch Rachel, and becoming a proud Jewish woman.Support the show
Oct 31, 2019 • 1h 37min
Floating Data Pod and the Ugly Rainbow
Before there was Global Warming - there was the great flood that came because of mankind's immorality. Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai Fleisher to discuss Noah's scientific prowess, his building of the ark, and the attempt to create a new society in the wake of the world's destruction. Then, Malkah Fleisher on eliminating ISIS founder Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi.Support the show
Oct 24, 2019 • 1h 31min
Commence Genesising
Reunited and reinvigorated after the holidays, Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai for Big Bang of a discussion about the nature of creation, and ask who exactly is the snake, and why God went invisible. Then, Malkah Fleisher on Bat Mitzvah planning and Ben Shapiro on visiting Hebron.Support the show
Oct 3, 2019 • 1h 27min
Decaf Teshuva
With no coffee because of the slow-fast-day, Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai for post-Rosh HaShana pre-Yom Kippur schmoozing about the "fun" work of repentance and the good side of humanity's backsliding. Then Malkah Fleisher on her favorite moment of the new year and deep thoughts about sunlight reaching Earth.Support the show
Sep 26, 2019 • 26min
Jews Choose Life!!
On the road again, Rabbi Yishai is in Brooklyn! Join him as he goes over the Torah portion of Netzavim and discusses flying-high repentance, God's secrets, and choosing a biblical, Godly, and meaningful life!!Support the show
