The Yishai Fleisher Israel Podcast

Yishai and Malkah get into the nitty-gritty and philosophy of an Israeli law to block Arab family reunification and the coalition's efforts to block state subsidies to Ultra-Orthodox families - both of which are core issues that affect where Israel is going. Then, Gabe Groisman, Mayor of Bal Harbour, on the pain and strength behind the Surfside disaster.Support the show

Yishai & Malkah talk about the fear of defending a tribal Israel in liberal circles, about getting detained for singing Hatikva on the Temple Mount, and about the rise of next gen Biblical leaders in the Torah portion of Pinchas - including the courageous Daughters of Tzlafchad. Then, Alex Traiman, Jerusalem Bureau Chief of JNS.org, on the challenge of the new Israeli government's international diplomacy.Support the show

Yishai and Malkah discuss the recent posting of a Gay Pride flag over the Jewish State's Foreign Ministry and the challenge it brings to those Israelis who believe Israel should represent ancestral Jewish values. Then, Rabbi Yishai on the Torah portion of Balak, the evil wizard who came to curse Israel, and whose problematic outlook can teach us something positive.Support the show

Hamas doesn't want Jews marching with flags in Jerusalem - but what's going to be the policy of the new Bennett government? Malkah Fleisher on the end of Corona and the sacrifice of the prophetess Miriam in the Torah portion of Chukat. And then Rav Mike Feuer on beating back the energy of death with the Red Heifer.Support the show

First, Yishai and Malkah discuss what Israel feels like as Covid restrictions are lifting and as a new and questionable government, replacing "old faithful" Netanyahu, is about to be sworn in. Then, Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to wonder what God is telling the Jews as a sinkhole opens in Jerusalem on the Torah portion of Korach and the Biblical story of the iconic sinkhole in the desert.Support the show

Yishai stands on a street corner in Brooklyn and holds the tension between Diaspora and Israel and between Jewish universalism and Hebrew nationalism. Then, Yishai's talk with the liberal-leaning Jewish students of the Hartman Institute.Support the show

With crazy sleep deprivation, Yishai posts his first on-the-road show in 16 months! Hear about Kumah, the Quail, and saying 'Lechaim' to the King!Support the show

A multi-front war has opened against Israel - in Gaza, in mixed cities, in the world opinion, and within Jewish society itself. Rabbi Yishai is joined by Rav Mike Feuer in a search of advancements that will come as a result of this conflict, and to ask if the ancient Biblical hero Samson can teach us something. Then, Yishai speaks with General Amir Avivi to dig up the roots of Hamas' rocket power and the death of land-giveaway solutions.Support the show

 Join Rabbi Yishai for a FULL - beginning to end - study of the Book of Ruth with commentary on the beauty and drama that leads to the birth of King David. Support the show

Israel is in a three-front war: Gaza rocket fire, Jihadist gangs in the streets of mixed cities, and the Narrative War against the Jewish State. Malkah Fleisher joins Yishai to talk about the Jewish right to be aggressive in the face of the Jihad - and what it's like to raise kids in this reality. Then, Rav Mike Feuer on the biblical command to get ready for war and being proud of Jewish strength.Support the show