

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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Aug 4, 2017 • 52min
Hashem or the Hashemites
He who controls the Temple Mount is he who controls the whole Land of Israel! Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the problem with the King of Jordan -- the "custodian of Jerusalem's holy places" -- and a new generation that yearns for the Temple Mount. Also, the holiday of Tu B'Av, which is all about two-in-love.Support the show

Jul 28, 2017 • 41min
Jewish Rage?
As Israel braces for yet another day of Palestinian rage, Yishai and Malkah ask where is the Jewish rage? Was it not Israeli police and an Israeli family who were murdered in this latest round of tension? And why is Jordan fanning the flames of hate? The Nine Days are indeed upon us...Support the show

Jul 21, 2017 • 45min
Temple Mount Tensions
Jerusalem is bracing for a rumble! After a heinous Jihadist murder, metal detectors were installed at the entrances to the Temple Mount. This, is turn resulted in the Jihadists accusing Israel of infringing on Muslim sovereignty. Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to peel back the layers of this situation and explore what hidden blessings lie beneath.Support the show

Jul 14, 2017 • 44min
Killing In the Name Of...
Was Pinchas right in zealously killing the public exhibitionists? Can Joshua replace Moses as the great leader of Israel? Will the daughters of Zelaphchad, who yearned for the Land of Israel, give God consolation? Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai for the Torah portion of Pinchas and the next generation of Israel.Support the show

Jul 7, 2017 • 1h 22min
The Evil Wizard
We can't defeat Israel in field combat, so let us beat them with their own power - the spirit! Thus did Balak, King of Moab reason, and hired the bizarro prophet Bilam to curse the Jews. Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai, and a talking donkey, in the fight to turn Bilam's curses into blessings.Plus: Rabbi Shmuley Boteach on Aushwitz.Support the show

Jun 30, 2017 • 53min
The Platypus of Torah Portions
This week's Torah Portion is filled with weird characters and occurrences including fiery snakes, giants who attack Israel, and a red heifer which cleanses away the energy of death. Rabbi Mike Feurer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss this most unusual Torah Portion and together they too push back on the dark energy of death with life! Le'Chaim!Support the show

Jun 23, 2017 • 1h 39min
Yishai's Birthday Show
On his birthday, Yishai hosts Rabbi Mike Feuer at the Western Wall where they discuss false narratives, including those of UNESCO, and Korach's anti-Moses rebellion. Then, Yishai speaks to young Jewish leaders at the Foreign Ministry.Support the show

Jun 15, 2017 • 33min
Smack Talking the Land
The sin of our times is smack talking the Land of Israel and the State of Israel! How do we rectify this sin? How do we overcome the perpetual problem of fear, and the mistake of succumbing to dark reports about Israel? Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to talk about and the 'sin of the spies' and the Torah portion of our times.Support the show

Jun 8, 2017 • 26min
Travails of Travels
Yishai sits down to discuss the last two weeks of his travels in the United States of America including being scholar in residence in Livingston, New Jersey, and the Israeli Day Parade in New York City. While on the way to a post-Ramadan dinner in Turkey Yishai details the hilarious, yet arduous, travails of travels that he's had in between Moscow, Tel Aviv and Turkey. Join Yishai for candid thoughts about the Jewish people, American Jewry, Israel and the globe.Support the show

May 26, 2017 • 26min
An Israeli Sword Dance?
In a special program Yishai is on the road between Jerusalem and Hebron, reflecting on 50 years of Jerusalem and Hebron liberation and reunification. But why does Israel put out a sissy narrative in a time where we need to broadcast strength to the world? While President Donald Trump does the Sword Dance in Saudi Arabia, in Israel we take him to the Holocaust Museum...We've got God powers, let's project them!Support the show


