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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Apr 18, 2019 • 1h 34min
Passover Seder Guide!
Yishai is baking matzo in Beit El! He intro's a lesson of a model Passover Seder by the preeminent Rabbi Eli Mansour. This incredible lesson was almost lost but Yishai plays it for you to prepare for the commandment of retelling the tale of the exodus at the Passover Seder. Blessings for a Kosher and happy holiday!Support the show
Apr 11, 2019 • 1h 37min
Israeli Elections and JStreet
First, Yishai and Malkah talk about the winners and the losers - and the blessings - of the Israeli 2019 general elections. Then, Yishai addresses a JStreet student audience about a real liberal vision for the future of the State of Israel.Support the show
Apr 4, 2019 • 1h 36min
With the Satmar Zionists
First, Yishai returns from America and rejoins Rav Mike Feuer to discuss the Temple offerings brought by a woman after birth. Then - there are Satmar Hasidim who love the State of Israel and see it as the harbinger of the Third Temple! Hear Yishai's talk at their special synagogue in Williamsburg Brooklyn.Support the show
Mar 29, 2019 • 59min
Yishai At Columbia Law School
Join the crowd of Columbia Law Students as Yishai discusses why Israel is the Nation State of the Jewish people and argues for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. From DC to NYC - were walking to the land of Israel!Support the show
Mar 14, 2019 • 1h 49min
If For Such a Time As This
First, why is salt kosher in the Temple sacrifices, while honey is not? Then, Ester's death-defying march into the King's inner-chamber! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the didactic details of offerings, and the heart of Jewish courage. Then, Malkah Fleisher on alternative Mishloach Manot and on American recognition of the Golan Heights.Support the show
Mar 7, 2019 • 2h 3min
King's Power-Ring on an Evil Finger
What can a Haman do when he has the King's Ring? A lot, if he is not stopped. Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to understand the psychology of a megalomaniacal Amalekite and to finish up the book of Exodus with clouds of God's presence in the Tabernacle. Then, Malkah Fleisher on Jay Leno's support of Israel, Yishai rags on reporters, and happy Adar II!!!Support the show
Feb 28, 2019 • 1h 32min
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?Support the show
Feb 21, 2019 • 2h 4min
The Golden Bull Downtown
Why would anyone worship a golden calf? Why would anyone put up a golden bull in downtown Manhattan? Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to stare down the snarling idolatry and take a holy peek at the beaming face of Moses as he comes down with the two tablets of God's Law. Then, Malkah Fleisher on French antisemitism and baking a giant Haman's Ear!Support the show
Feb 14, 2019 • 1h 58min
Amalekites, Antisemites, Jihadists, Oh My!
The month of Adar is meant to be joyful, and that is why the dark energy wants to bring it - and Israel - down. Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to fight the Amalekites and to see the perfection in the Priestly vestments. Then, Malkah Fleisher on the resilience of Jewish women, and the Jihad of Rep. Ilhan Omar.Support the show
Feb 7, 2019 • 2h 6min
Put a Lid on It!
Blueprint from On High!! Time to build the Tabernacle and within it the Show Table, the Altar, the Menorah, and the Ark of the Covenant! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to understand why God even wants an abode in our lower domains. Then, Malkah Fleisher on the Likud primary results and those MKs who want sovereignty while other who call for disengagement.Support the show
