

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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Jan 31, 2019 • 1h 54min
Witches, Ditches, and an Eye for an Eye
Responsibility for your actions! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to study Torah tort law in the portion of Mishpatim including out of control fires, unwanted seductions, open ditches, and bad witches. Then, Malkah Fleisher on international monitors leaving Hebron and the new challenge of Amnesty International.Support the show

Jan 24, 2019 • 1h 36min
Hearing the Ten Commandments on the Temple Mount
Rabbi Yishai tells Rav Mike Feuer about his adventure at the world's holiest place in the heart of Jerusalem. Together they discuss the Torah portion of Jethro, Moses' advice-giving father-in-law, and the 10 statements that guide humanity. Then, Malkah Fleisher on saving the life of an arch terrorist and Jewish Arbor Day.Support the show

Jan 17, 2019 • 1h 49min
Weapons of Faith
Leaving Egypt the Jewish men take swords for the eventual next wars, and the woman take tambourines to celebrate the eventual miracles! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai for a faithful journey through the Splitting of the Red Sea, and the war with Amalek. Then, Malkah Fleisher joins to talk about the Manna-like snow in Jerusalem and Judea!Support the show

Jan 10, 2019 • 1h 38min
Fried Locust, Diachronic Exodus, and the Ultra-Orthodox Marathon Woman
The final plagues lead to a new type of Torah - the law!! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to accept the law and prepare Pesach for generations after the original monumental event. Then, Malkah Fleisher on one fast Chareidi lady, and the amazing recovery of Shira Ish-Ran.Support the show

Jan 3, 2019 • 1h 56min
Plagues, Snakes, and Drivers Ed.
The showdown between Pharaoh and Moses (representing God) begins with a snake throw-down and then escalates from there. Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai on a walk between fire-filled hail balls from Hell and global redemption. Then Malkah on Israel leaving UNESCO and Yishai's politically incorrect Driver's Ed course.Support the show

Dec 27, 2018 • 1h 52min
The Most Perfect Imperfect Man
He is fallible, yet the most amazing man ever - Moses, our great teacher, is born in this week's Torah portion. Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to start on the hard road to redemption with the most humble man who ever lived. Then, Malkah Fleisher on another great man, Binyanim Netanyahu, upcoming elections, El Al to Vegas, and Jewish birth.Support the show

Dec 20, 2018 • 48min
Don't Bury Me in Memphis
The Book of Genesis - the foundation of it all - ends with Jacob, AKA Israel, admonishing his son's to take his body and bury him in Hebron. So do you think Hebron might be important to the Jewish people? Yishai is in Brooklyn, it's late, and he's having a beer and talking Torah! Lechaim!Support the show

Dec 13, 2018 • 1h 36min
The Murder of So Many Things
At the terror attack at the Ofra Junction in the Benjamin region, a young pregnant mother was shot. Her child was born through emergency C-section and was fighting for his life until succumbing to his wounds. In honor of his young memory, Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to talk about Joseph's revelation of his identity to his brothers. Then, Malkah Fleisher on Israeli anger at the murder of the baby and on true German regret.Support the show

Dec 6, 2018 • 37min
Airbnb vs. Maccabee
Deep in the Negev Desert, amongst ruins of a massive Byzantine city, Yishai talks about Hanukkah and the battle that continues to rage for Jewish cultural independence as well as Israeli sovereignty in the Holy Land. The latest challenge to the Jewish presence in the ancestral homeland is the discriminatory boycott policy of Airbnb and the fallout that could come if we don't respond correctly to this challenge. Will darkness beat out the light or will the Maccabee's once again be victorious?Support the show

Nov 29, 2018 • 1h 45min
United Colors of Israel
The son's of Jacob are united in the land of Israel - should be a great time, no? However, there are fractures in the family of Israel and they come out in this weeks Torah portion. Rav Mike joins Rabbi Yishai to talk about the sale of Joseph and his descent into imprisonment through the false allegations of Mrs. Potifar. And his dream interpretations there, plus Judah consorts with his daughter-in-law to protect the seed of Messiah?Finally, Malkah Fleisher joins the show to talk about her incredible trip to the Ukraine and to the Tomb of the Baal Shem Tov.Support the show


