

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 18, 2018 • 1h 25min
False God Slayers
The Jewish people have always been tasked with being False God Slayers. From Abraham who struck down his father's idols to the Children of Israel who ate the gods of Egypt! Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to delve into the rejection of the Egyptian gods yesterday, and the continued slaying of false gods today. Then, Elie Pieprz, Director of International Relations at the Council of Judea and Samaria on Mahmoud Abbas' recent mental meltdown and true ugly face revelation. Plus: Yishai's Super Bowl Challenge!Support the show

Jan 11, 2018 • 1h 19min
Pharaoh's Cholesterol Problem
We all, sometimes, suffer from Pharaoh's heart disease - we harden our hearts and do not follow what our holy and happy voice tells us to do. Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai in making battle with the hardened hearts within all of us, and in making battle with those dark forces that seek to undermine the light of the Israel.Support the show

Jan 4, 2018 • 1h 6min
Rage Against the Regime
God could make Redemption come about by Himself if He wanted to - He can do anything! But God wants mankind to choose Redemption, to want it themselves. Rabbi Mike joins Rabbi Yishai to usher in the Book of Exodus, and the first great redeemer - Moses!Support the show

Dec 28, 2017 • 1h 31min
The Real Bible Belt
As the forefather Jacob lies on his deathbed in Egypt he makes Joseph, his beloved son, take an oath: don't bury me in Egypt! Subsequently Joseph and the Biblical brothers will bury Jacob in Hebron together with the rest of the Biblical family. Hebron spokesman Noam Arnon joins Rabbi Yishai for a deep read of the Biblical passages. Also: Rabbi Yishai reads your emails and doubles down on supporting Prime Minister Netanyahu.Support the show

Dec 21, 2017 • 1h 10min
Palestine Great Again?
The day after Hanukkah Rabbi Yishai is not satisfied. Can we make Hanukkah great again? Or will Christmas, and other fake narratives win the day? Will the great lie of "make Palestine great again" replace the light of Israel? Plus: the Torah portion of the Lion of Zion!Support the show

Dec 15, 2017 • 58min
Gelt, Not Guilt
Hanukkah is about Jewish victory over dark forces, and it's certainly about empowerment. However it's also about GRATITUDE - it's about thanking God for the gifts of valor, purity, the Land of Israel, and the greatest gift of all - life. Join Rabbi Yishai in Judea as he discusses the courage of Joseph to accept redemption NOW and how to utilize gelt (holy money) and ward off guilt by replacing it with gratitude.Support the show

Dec 7, 2017 • 1h 11min
A Victory for Truth
President Trump's courageous decision to recognize Jerusalem, to respect the will of the American people, and to boldly "acknowledge what is obvious", was an incredible moment in Jewish history.Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the victory of truth over lies, and the Torah portion where the Tribes of Israel sell their own brother into slavery and yet, in that darkness, the seed of Messiah is born - indeed a victory for truth!Support the show

Nov 30, 2017 • 58min
The Superman Name of Jews - ISRAEL!
When Jacob comes back to the Land of Israel after twenty years in exile he is finally home. But even Israel has challenges for him including meeting his violent brother, the rape of his daughter, the passing of his mother Rivka and the death of his beloved wife Rachel, and finally, earning the Superman name of the Jewish people - Israel. Rabbi Mike Feuer and Rabbi Yishai gird their loins at Sulam Yaakov in Jerusalem.Support the show

Nov 23, 2017 • 1h 10min
Where Heaven Meets Earth
Jacob is all alone, no tents, no mother's love, and no money either. But as he goes to sleep at night in an open field with a rock for a pillow, he sees a vision of Jewish destiny that will take Israel to the end of time. Also on the show: ClubZ Teens is bringing Zionism to American teenagers and inoculating them against Israel-hate.Support the show

Nov 16, 2017 • 1h 12min
Collision (Dis)Course
Before they were even born Jacob and Esau were destined for conflict. Join Rabbi Yishai in Los Angeles as he deals with the culture clash between LA and Jerusalem as a prism in understanding the tension of these Biblical superheroes.Support the show


