The Yishai Fleisher Israel Podcast

A lot of people are in quarantine - and so is Rabbi Yishai (don't worry, he's fine). Join him as he attempts to climb Mount Sinai to overhear God's conversation with Moses after the Sin of the Golden Calf. Then, Malkah Fleisher on Coronavirus updates and Coronavirus humor as well, including the secret recipe for Quarantini! Support the show

As Purim approaches, Rabbi Yishai Fleisher is joined by Rav Mike Feuer to talk about the latest chaotic Israeli elections, the politics of the Persian court in Esther's time, and the commandment to remember to forget Amalek. Then, Malkah Fleisher on Coronavirus gone viral and we read your emails! Support the show

Just in time for CPAC and AIPAC Rabbi Yishai is off to America's capital to lobby for Jewish rights in Judea. Join him after a long day on the Hill as he contemplates the Tabernacle in light of DC. Support the show

Why does Judaism separate between meat and milk? Rabbi Yishai is joined by Rav Mike Feuer to bite down on a heavenly cheeseburger and chew over the 53 commandments in the Torah-portion of Mishpatim. Then, Malkah Fleisher on Israeli children remembering Gush Katif and on American congressmen in the Judean Heartland. Support the show

The Exodus from Egypt was an exit from servitude by man - and an entrance into a life of service to God. Yishai is joined by Rav Mike Feuer to stand in awe at the foot of Mt. Sinai and receive the gift of the Ten Commandments. Then, Malkah Fleisher on a flat tire in Judea and the micro-kindnesses that can change our life. Support the show

At the Red Sea, there were four political parties that had a "solution" for the dilemma of the oncoming Egyptian army - but God had a different plan, the splitting of the Red Sea! Rabbi Yishai Fleisher is joined by Rabbi Mike Feuer to dive in to the rough waters and see if they can split the difference. Plus: Malkah Fleisher on coronavirus and how the "Deal of the Century" look...

Those who have been zealous for holding onto the land of Israel - the so-called "settlers" - saw their self-sacrifice rewarded by the American President's recognition of Jewish rights in Judea. But is the Plan really going to bring regional prosperity? Alex Traiman, JNS Jerusalem Bureau Chief, joins Rabbi Yishai Fleisher to discuss. Then, Malkah Fleisher on Palestinian and Pharaoh&a...

The world's leaders are ascending to Jerusalem to remember Auschwitz - but what they are really commemorating is the greatest miracle of all time - the rebirth of Jerusalem! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai Fleisher to listen in as God reveals to Moses His Great Plan. Then, Malkah Fleisher on the age-old question: Is there a blessing for the Czar? Support the show

It's pretty bad out there. Enslavement, taskmasters, pain, and no rest. The Jews in Egypt cry for help and God hears. But before the Delivered can be sent, he has to be built up. Malkah joins Yishai for the backstory of the great prophet Moses and the beginnings of redemption. Support the show

First, Noam Arnon joins Yishai Fleisher to discuss why Jacob, who is dying in Egypt, asks to be buried in Hebron in the Land of Israel. Then, Rabbi Dani Eisenstock on standing with the Jews of the Diaspora after a spate of antisemitic attacks. And finally, Malkah Fleisher on erasing evil with the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. Support the show

On both the Jewish and secular calendar, this year marks the passing of a decade. Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai Fleisher to review the last ten years in Israel and the world and also to follow the Biblical Joseph as he reveals himself to his brothers and brings his father Jacob down to Egypt. Then Malkah Fleisher on big changes in Jewish birthrate. Support the show

Hanukkah is the ultimate Israeli independence holiday. But does Hasmonean-style independence mean xenophobia? Rabbi Yishai ponders the challenge of assimilation in light of Joseph's dreams. Then, Malkah Fleisher on the Festival of Lights from the deep Negev and on Astronaut Jessica Meir's Hanukkah socks from space. Support the show

Yishai is at the King David Lounge at JFK dreaming about getting home and thinking about Joseph's dreams that pushed him away from his brothers and led him to begin the Jewish Exile. Support the show

Let's Get Ready To Rumble! It's Jacob versus his alter ego Yisrael in a battle for identity and how the Jewish story will evolve. Rav Mike Feuer and Rabbi Yishai Fleisher wrestle with the prospect of a 3rd Israeli election and with the Torah portion of Vayishlach. Then, Malkah Fleisher on the heinous Jersey City attack and an eye-opening study on what Muslims and Jews find offensive in t...

You need the MONEY and the BLESSINGS to make big things happen! The Forefather Jacob was totally broken, poor, and maybe even cursed until God revealed to him the dream of the ladder and the connection between heaven and earth. Join Yishai Fleisher as he tells his own story of Beit El (Bethel) revelation. Plus: is there a connection between the lack of rain in Israel to the lack of an Israeli gove...

Are you blessed if you trick your own father to get his blessings? Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai in an attempt to snatch a blessing from the Torah portion of Toldot and understand the root of the rivalry between Yaakov (Jacob) and Esav (Esau). Then, Malkah Fleisher on Shabbat in Hebron with 45K people and on eating Biblical burgers! Photo Credit: Wikipedia / Matty Stern/U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv -...

The first purchase of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel is celebrated by forty-thousand Jews gathering in Hebron for Shabbat Chayei Sarah - and coincides with Secretary Pompeo's dramatic announcement! First, Rabbi Yishai studies Abraham's negotiations. Then, Rav Mike Feuer quests for Isaac's bride. And finally, Malkah Fleisher tweets at her enemies! Support the show

Why did Sarah laugh? Why did Abraham defend the Sodomites? And why did God ask for child sacrifice?? Rav Mike Feuer and Rabbi Yishai Fleisher discuss the moral dilemmas of Parshat VaYera. Then, Malkah Fleisher on Israel killing an 'Islamic Jihad' general and dealing with a Gazan rocket barrage. Support the show

It's all happening in the Land of Israel as Abraham makes his way away from his original home to the Promised Land. Rabbi Yishai Fleisher is joined by his daughter Leah on the eve of her Bat Mitzvah (!!) to discuss Lech Lecha, the Matriarch Rachel, and becoming a proud Jewish woman. Support the show

Before there was Global Warming - there was the great flood that came because of mankind's immorality. Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai Fleisher to discuss Noah's scientific prowess, his building of the ark, and the attempt to create a new society in the wake of the world's destruction. Then, Malkah Fleisher on eliminating ISIS founder Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi. Support the show

Reunited and reinvigorated after the holidays, Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai for Big Bang of a discussion about the nature of creation, and ask who exactly is the snake, and why God went invisible. Then, Malkah Fleisher on Bat Mitzvah planning and Ben Shapiro on visiting Hebron. Support the show

With no coffee because of the slow-fast-day, Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai for post-Rosh HaShana pre-Yom Kippur schmoozing about the "fun" work of repentance and the good side of humanity's backsliding. Then Malkah Fleisher on her favorite moment of the new year and deep thoughts about sunlight reaching Earth. Support the show

On the road again, Rabbi Yishai is in Brooklyn! Join him as he goes over the Torah portion of Netzavim and discusses flying-high repentance, God's secrets, and choosing a biblical, Godly, and meaningful life!! Support the show

Yishai and Malkah team up to sift through Israeli elections - take 2 - and get ready for Rosh Hashanah and the crowning of the King of Kings! Support the show

Are Malkah and Yishai genetically Jewish? Join the laughs as they find out after taking the 23andMe genetic test. But first, Rav Mike joins Rabbi Yishai for the Torah portion of Ki Tetzeh which contains the genome of the Mosaic Law and the genome of Amalek as well. Support the show