Israel Radio Podcast with Yishai Fleisher

From New York's New School to opening his own school -- Saxophonist and singer Daniel Zamir talks about dodging rockets on the Tel Aviv beach, his passion for Israel's national anthem Hatikva, and his shlichus (emissary work) in this world. Hear how this secular Israeli jazz protege befriended Matisyahu in New York and embarked on a journey to spirituality. Today Daniel is academic director of the Mizmor School of Music, the first music academy in Israel in 2,000 years to focus on Jewish music. His tenth album will be recorded at two upcoming live concerts in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv with Eviatar Banai and other famous Israeli singers.

Isi Leibler's newest New York Times article managed to anger both left and right. On the one hand, he says that the two-state solution is not currently feasible, but at the same time he believes that as an eventual goal it must not be abandoned. So which one is it? Leibler served as president of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry and Chairman of the Governing Board of the World Jewish Congress. He was one of the pioneering global leaders in the campaign on behalf of Soviet Jewry and played a role in the lead up to Israeli diplomatic relations between India and China. He spoke with Yishai about his Times article and told the story of his efforts on behalf of the Jews trapped behind the walls of the Soviet Union.

The US State Department has voiced displeasure with Israel's appropriation of 400 acres of land in the Gush Etzion settlement block as 'state-owned land,' and has demanded that Israel's government rescind the controversial designation. Do US demands challenge Israeli sovereignty? Bobby Brown, former adviser to Prime Ministers Benjamin Netanyahu and Ehud Barak, claims that Israel has full rights to designate the land following an extensive legal investigation, while VOI's Dan Diker, former Secretary General of the World Jewish Congress, suggests that the timing of the announcement is problematic.

Malkah Fleisher discusses the first day of school for Israeli children. Plus, Irit from Israel's Ramat Gan Safari tells Yishai about the recent birth of a rare female rhinoceros!

Segment 1 of June 10, 2014. Yishai and Malkah kick off this week’s show talking about the election of Reuven “Ruvi” Rivlin as the new Israeli President. They move on to talk about the Rolling Stones in Israel and how...Download Audio

Segment 2 of June 10, 2014. For the second segment, Yishai is joined by Knesset Insider Jeremy Man Saltan to talk about current updates in the government including the election of Reuven “Ruvi” Rivlin as the 10th president of Israel....Download Audio

Segment 3 of June 10, 2014. For segment three, Yishai is joined by alternative peace activist Baruch Widen. Together, they talk about how the idea of annexing land in Judea and Samaria and Eastern Jerusalem has become mainstream in Israel....Download Audio

Segment 4 of June 10, 2014. To wrap up this week’s show, Yishai broadcasts from Aroma Café in Jerusalem and is joined by Shalom Tzvi Shore. Together, they discuss the concept of Jewish meditation and how the thought is not...Download Audio

Segment 1 of May 27, 2014. Yishai and Malkah kick of this week’s special Yom Yerushalayim show talking about celebrating the liberation of the city while living their lives in the city. They move on to talk about two Jews...Download Audio

Segment 2 of May 27, 2014. For the second segment, Yishai broadcasts from bustling Jerusalem and is joined by Knesset insider Jeremy Man Saltan. Together, they kick off discussing how Tzipi Livni almost lost her post by meeting with a...Download Audio

Segment 3 of May 27, 2014. For special Jerusalem Day coverage, Yishai presents special audio recorded while on a tour with Ze’ev Orenstein, director of International Public Relations for the City of David Foundation. Listen in as Orenstein takes Yishai...Download Audio

Segment 4 of May 27, 2014. To wrap up this week’s show, Yishai presents a special Jerusalem Day audio interview that was recorded by photojournalist Daniel Tepper while the two were sitting on bustling Jerusalem streets. Listen in as Yishai...Download Audio

Segment 1 of May 20, 2014. Yishai and Malkah kick off this week’s show with Yishai talking about his experience in Meron during Lag B’Omer and the video that was produced there Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OhCe9lLL34. They move on to talk...Download Audio

Segment 2 of May 20, 2014. Yishai gives his commentary about Michelle Bachmann’s talk at the Manhigut Yehudit Yom Haatzmaut dinner. Listen in as Yishai gives his thought and perspective to the presentation audio and get informed! Thank you to...Download Audio

Segments 3 and 4 of May 20, 2014. To wrap up this week’s show, Yishai presents a recent Torah class he gave to students at Yeshivat HaKotel from the Book of Ruth. Listen in and get inspired! Thank you to...Download Audio