The Yishai Fleisher Israel Podcast

Choose life! Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai for a Rosh HaShanna Special where they discuss the chosenness of Israel, the blessings and the curses upon entering the land, and finding joy in times of crisis. Then Malkah Fleisher on preparing for a new year with a tiny voice of truth, crowning the King while being judged, and all the while serving up a great menu!Support the show

Should Israel always sue for peace? While "Shalom" is one of God's names, are there times when that very word weakens the Jewish people in the face of an implacable enemy? Rabbi Dani Eisenstock joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the Torah portion of 'Ki Tetze' and it's many commandments including keeping the Jewish army holy and the eternal battle with Amalek.Support the show

Why are some Jews afraid of other Jews having power? What is the King of Israel's power? Should the Jewish State be liberal with illiberal forces? Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to throw off the spiritual luxury of exile and delve into Jewish sovereignty and earthly power - all meant to represent God's vision in our lower domains.Support the show

Where Yiddish makes sense! Yishai is in Vienna and prays at Satmar where he feels strangely comfortable. Yet when he gets back to the hotel he sees Israeli news where police are fighting with the Ultra-Orthodox in the streets. Join Yishai in thinking about the meeting point between the Exile/Diaspora and Redemption/Israel in the meeting point between East and West in Europe.Support the show

Is it fair to call Moses the original Zionist? Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the Torah portion of Ekev, to understand origins of Zionism, and to get onboard the redemptive mission that Israel is meant to lead.Support the show

The Book of (Dvarim) Deuteronomy is a Moses' final talk to the nation of Israel. Rabbi Shlomo Katz joins Rabbi Yishai for commentary on the world's greatest speech including the 10 commandments and the Shema. Then, join Yishai and Malkah on vacation on the Israeli Riviera.Support the show

Yishai is in on the West Coast for the Nine Days, with no steaks, long showers, or music! But there is an intensity, a yearning, for the rebuilding of Zion. Join Yishai, on the road, for Torah and thoughts from the City of Angels.Support the show

What are the borders of the Land of Israel, and how did we, and do we, keep them safe? Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai in understanding the Torah's command to kill off the Midianites, to establish cities of refuge, and not to give enemies "parking" in the land. Then, Malkah Fleisher joins to discuss the problem of Kosher meat and the Fatwa of the Mufti of Jerusalem.Support the show

Phineas, the daughters of Tzelafchad, and an empowered Joshua - these will be the leaders who will bring you into the Land of Israel. Rabbi Mike joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the torah portion of Phineas, a man who fought against vigilante public desecration of God's name with his own brands of vigilantism - which brought peace.Then from the West Bank to the Wild West, Malkah Fleisher defends an American pioneer author from 150 years ago.Support the show

This town ain't big enough for two super-prophets! Rabbi Mike joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the epic story of Bilaam, the evil wizard, who came to curse Israel in the moment of God's rage. Then, Malkah joins in to talk about Prince William's visit to the Holy Land and summer for kids in Israel.Support the show