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Defining ‘Love’ (4:18)
Defining ‘Love’ (4:18)
On the eve of Tu B'Av, Jeremy Gimpel asks his colleagues at Voice of Israel to weigh in on the secret of the elusive concept.
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Trans Trends and Other Assaults on Morality (25:19)
Trans Trends and Other Assaults on Morality (25:19)
Rabbi Steven Pruzansky, spiritual leader of Temple B'nai Yeshurun in New Jersey, joins Yishai Fleisher to talk about fighting back.
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It’s a ‘March,’ Not a ‘Parade’ (10:59)
It’s a ‘March,’ Not a ‘Parade’ (10:59)
The Live@5 panel discusses the language used to label today's Pride and Tolerance March in Jerusalem.
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Legislation Aggravation (14:00)
Legislation Aggravation (14:00)
The Live@5 panel debates one of the two controversial laws passed by the Knesset Thursday morning, before breaking for a two-month recess.
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Is God Shaking Things up? (4:52)
Is God Shaking Things up? (4:52)
Mottle Wolfe contemplates whether there is a correlation between this morning's earthquake in Israel and the Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance.
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Permission to Starve to Death — Not Granted (10:45)
Permission to Starve to Death — Not Granted (10:45)
The Live@5 panel debates the new law allowing for the force-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners.
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Rejecting a Colleague’s Call to Raze the Supreme Court (1:25)
Rejecting a Colleague’s Call to Raze the Supreme Court (1:25)
VOI's Raoul Wootliff reports on the reaction to MK Mordechai Yogev's statement that demolition tractors should be sent to Israel's Supreme Court.
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‘Terrorists Will Not Die of Natural Causes’ (14:13)
‘Terrorists Will Not Die of Natural Causes’ (14:13)
The Live@5 panel discusses today's airstrike in Syria, believed to have been carried out by Israel in an effort to kill terrorist Samir Kuntar.
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Happily Single? (5:13)
Happily Single? (5:13)
On the eve of Tu B'Av, relationship coach Micki Lavin-Pell joins VOI's Molly Livingstone to talk about love.
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The Mystery and ‘Mideast’ Mystique of Shefita (11:15)
The Mystery and ‘Mideast’ Mystique of Shefita (11:15)
Singer Shefita and her band join VOI's Josh Hasten in-studio to give the host a taste of this popular performer's persona.
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Broadcasting a Vision(25:17)
Aron Leibowich
Aron Leibowich, co-founder of Voice of Israel, tells Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel about merging his passions for Israel and radio.

In honor of VOI’s one-year anniversary, Leibowich explains how, as an Israel-born, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)-raised, America-trained man, he came to partner with Glen Ladau and Bruce Greenberg to create an innovative media group.

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‘Israel Should Have More Gratitude for Obama’ (13:09)
‘Israel Should Have More Gratitude for Obama’ (13:09)
Touro College political science dept. head David Luchins joins VOI's Gil Hoffman to discuss the politics of America's relations with the Jewish state.
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A Perspective on Pollard (25:12)
A Perspective on Pollard (25:12)
Gil Hoffman hears from Touro College political science dept. chairman David Luchins, who reveals how the convicted spy was almost freed 22 years ago.
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Actors for the A-Bomb (14:11)
Actors for the A-Bomb (14:11)
The Live@5 panel considers Hollywood's support for the nuclear agreement with Iran.
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Pondering Pollard (10:59)
Pondering Pollard (10:59)
The Live@5 panel wonders if Jonathan Pollard's release after 30 years in prison is a consolation prize for Jews concerned about the Iran deal.
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Getting It Wrong, Over and Over Again (50:39)
Getting It Wrong, Over and Over Again (50:39)
The panel discusses the demolitions at Beit El, the release of Jonathan Pollard, Hollywood's support of the Iran deal and Amnesty International.
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3 World-Altering US Decisions (25:19)
3 World-Altering US Decisions (25:19)
Randol Schoenberg, renowned attorney and president of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, discusses explosive issues with VOI's Yishai Fleisher.
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Complicated Conversations (50:32)
Complicated Conversations (50:32)
VOI's Yishai Fleisher debates top issues with renowned attorney Randol Schoenberg and hears from filmmaker Ami Horowitz about exposing BDS with humor.
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Holocaust Vocabulary (10:50)
Holocaust Vocabulary (10:50)
The Live@5 panel debates the validity of Mike Huckabee's recent comment that, with the Iran deal, Obama is leading Jews to 'the doors of the oven.'
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Hindsight and Aforethought (50:39)
Hindsight and Aforethought (50:39)
The panel discusses Gush Katif's legacy, Mike Huckabee's divisive remarks on Iran, Israeli foreign diplomacy and MK Hilik Bar's 'new' peace plan.
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‘Chucking’ the Deal (25:19)
‘Chucking’ the Deal (25:19)
JCCWatch's Richard Allen and ZOA's Jeff Daube tell VOI's Yishai Fleisher that stopping the Iran deal rests on the shoulders of Senator Chuck Schumer.
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Disengagement Deja Vu (14:19)
Disengagement Deja Vu (14:19)
The panel discusses the Israeli government pulling Jews out of their homes.
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Expulsion Revulsion (50:31)
Expulsion Revulsion (50:31)
Eve Harow hosts a special panel on the 10th anniversary of the withdrawal from Gaza, with Ari Abramowitz, Pinchas Orbach and Yishai Fleischer.
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Exhibiting Past Jewish Presence (9:38)
Exhibiting Past Jewish Presence (9:38)
VOI's Judy Lash Balint visits the Gush Katif Museum, which captures the beauty and pain of the Jewish communities destroyed in the Gaza Strip.
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These Places I Remember (15:05)
These Places I Remember (15:05)
VOI's Judy Lash Balint shares her personal recollections of the painful period in recent Israeli history, the 2005 Gaza Disengagement.
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Painful Past (25:13)
Painful Past (25:13)
VOI's Judy Lash Balint remembers the 2005 Gaza Disengagement, sharing personal reflections and visiting the Gush Katif Museum in central Jerusalem.
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’10 Buses for 10 Years: Remembering Gush Katif’ (7:45)
’10 Buses for 10 Years: Remembering Gush Katif’ (7:45)
Aviva Sherman, director of programming and development at the International Young Israel Movement, talks to Josh Hasten about marking the disengagement.
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Bridges Burned and Built (50:33)
Bridges Burned and Built (50:33)
VOI's Josh Hasten is joined by Aviva Sherman, Tamar Sternthal and Rabbi Guy Avihod to discuss Gush Katif, inaccurate translations and the 9th of Av.
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View of the Noga moshav in the ecological park of the Nachal Lachish. March 30, 2012. Photo: Moshe Shai/FLASH90 The Smiling Pioneer (16:10)
View of the Noga moshav in the ecological park of the Nachal Lachish. March 30, 2012. Photo: Moshe Shai/FLASH90
The Smiling Pioneer (16:10)
Legendary Gush Katif resident Rachel Saperstein joins VOI's Josh Hasten to reflect on life after a decade since disengagement.
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PM Benjamin Netanyahu (L) with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi at the Knesset on July 22, 2015. Photo: Hadas Parush/Flash90 Renzi’s Reassurance and Remembering Gush Katif (50:32)
PM Benjamin Netanyahu (L) with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi at the Knesset on July 22, 2015. Photo: Hadas Parush/Flash90
Renzi’s Reassurance and Remembering Gush Katif (50:32)
Josh Hasten gets a live update from Raoul Wootliff at the Knesset, and Rachel Saperstein reflects on the decade since disengagement.
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 The Gush Katif Museum in Jerusalem, December 23, 2012. Photo: Mendy Hechtman/Flash90 Remember and Rebuild: Gush Katif 10 Years Later (16:16)
 The Gush Katif Museum in Jerusalem, December 23, 2012. Photo: Mendy Hechtman/Flash90
Remember and Rebuild: Gush Katif 10 Years Later (16:16)
Dror Vanunu, international coordinator of the Gush Katif Community Fund, joins Yishai Fleisher to discuss the repercussions of the Gaza withdrawal.
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Jewish Ruins (4:54)
Jewish Ruins (4:54)
Beit El resident Chaim Silberstein gives Yishai Fleisher a personal account from the site of the building demolitions ordered by the Supreme Court.
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Unbalanced Rulings (14:10)
Unbalanced Rulings (14:10)
The Live@5 panel considers Wednesday's demolitions of two structures in Beit El, a town north of Jerusalem.
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Exposing UNRWA’s Terror Ties (9:42)
Exposing UNRWA’s Terror Ties (9:42)
David Bedein, director of the Israel Resource News Agency and Center for Near East Policy Research, tells Josh Hasten about his findings on funding.
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Giving World Jewry a Say in Peace-Making (11:49)
Giving World Jewry a Say in Peace-Making (11:49)
The Live@5 panel discuss Knesset Deputy Speaker Hilik Bar's recently introduced outline for ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Hindsight and Aforethought (50:39)
Hindsight and Aforethought (50:39)
The panel discusses Gush Katif's legacy, Mike Huckabee's divisive remarks on Iran, Israeli foreign diplomacy and MK Hilik Bar's 'new' peace plan.
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The ‘Israelification’ of Jerusalem Arabs (10:26)
The ‘Israelification’ of Jerusalem Arabs (10:26)
Baruch Widen, interfaith dialoguer and Arabist, joins Yishai Fleisher to discuss the pro-Israel trend taking hold among the capital's Arab population.
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Cannabis: Coming to an Israeli Drug Store Near You (10:54)
Cannabis: Coming to an Israeli Drug Store Near You (10:54)
VOI's Raoul Wootliff talks to Josh Hasten about a new policy regarding medical marijuana, and a new peace plan.
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Drug Store Cannabis and the Ultimate BDS Fail (50:39)
Drug Store Cannabis and the Ultimate BDS Fail (50:39)
Josh Hasten is briefed by political correspondent Raoul Wootliff on Knesset bills for pot and peace, then hears from Israel advocate Rolene Marks.
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Inappropriate Words, Unacceptable Violence (25:17)
Inappropriate Words, Unacceptable Violence (25:17)
The panel debates Israel's sovereignty on the Temple Mount and Jews' rights to 'free speech.'
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Muslim Ire, US Sticks and a Carrot (50:39)
Muslim Ire, US Sticks and a Carrot (50:39)
The Temple 'Mohammad' riot, John Kerry's threat and Jonathan Pollard's rumored release are the topics discussed by today's Live@5 panel.
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Legal vs. Legitimate (50:39)
Legal vs. Legitimate (50:39)
The airstrike in Syria, two laws passed by the Knesset, Jonathan Pollard's hero status and the rhetoric of gay pride are the topics of today's panel.
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A Perspective on Pollard (25:12)
A Perspective on Pollard (25:12)
Gil Hoffman hears from Touro College political science dept. chairman David Luchins, who reveals how the convicted spy was almost freed 22 years ago.
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Pondering Pollard (10:59)
Pondering Pollard (10:59)
The Live@5 panel wonders if Jonathan Pollard's release after 30 years in prison is a consolation prize for Jews concerned about the Iran deal.
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Double Standards (25:13)
Double Standards (25:13)
VOI's Mottle Wolfe discusses the destruction of Jewish homes in Beit El, Jonathan Pollard's release and Palestinian animal cruelty.
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Pollard In Exchange for Acquiescence on the Iran Deal? (10:07)
Pollard In Exchange for Acquiescence on the Iran Deal? (10:07)
The panel speculates about reports the convicted spy will be released from prison, wondering why now.
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Muslim Ire, US Sticks and a Carrot (50:39)
Muslim Ire, US Sticks and a Carrot (50:39)
The Temple 'Mohammad' riot, John Kerry's threat and Jonathan Pollard's rumored release are the topics discussed by today's Live@5 panel.
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The Capital of Our Capital (25:19)
The Capital of Our Capital (25:19)
Jerusalem Post op-ed editor Seth Frantzman joins VOI's Yishai Fleisher to discuss Temple Mount violence, Jonathan Pollard and Turkey.
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The Temple in A Modern Secular State (50:51)
The Temple in A Modern Secular State (50:51)
Temple Mount violence, the Turks, the secular-religious divide and building the third Jewish commonwealth are the topics of today's show.
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Hilik Bar’s New Peace Plan (4:51)
Hilik Bar’s New Peace Plan (4:51)
The deputy Knesset speaker tells VOI's Josh Hasten about the launch of his outline to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Belligerence, Bias and Basketball (50:39)
Belligerence, Bias and Basketball (50:39)
Hamas exploits, BBC slants, an NBA arrival and a new peace plan are the topics of today's show.
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When Modern Technology Deciphers a Biblical Scroll (25:20)
When Modern Technology Deciphers a Biblical Scroll (25:20)
Penina Shore, Professor Brent Seales and archaeologist Dani Mali share their excitement over an astounding find with Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel.
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On the Spice Trail with Dr. Tali Erickson-Gini (25:30)
On the Spice Trail with Dr. Tali Erickson-Gini (25:30)
Southern region archaeologist Tali Erickson-Gini of the Israel Antiquities Authority speaks with VOI's Eve Harow about her work in the Negev.
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Behind the Scenes of the Israeli Opera Festival at Masada
Behind the Scenes of the Israeli Opera Festival at Masada
VOI's Judy Lash Balint takes you behind the scenes to Masada as the Israeli Opera prepares to launch its fifth season at the foot of the historic mountain. Hear about the challenges of staging a full opera in the desert and see the intense preparations involved in one of Israel's most unique cultural events.
The Latest Findings From the City of David’s ‘Givati Parking Lot’ Site (25:35)
The Latest Findings From the City of David’s ‘Givati Parking Lot’ Site (25:35)
VOI's Josh Hasten is joined by City of David director of international affairs Ze'ev Orenstein to discuss new archaeological breakthroughs.
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The Heart and ‘Sole’ of Ancient Israel (37:49)
The Heart and ‘Sole’ of Ancient Israel (37:49)
What are the foot-shaped enclosures leading from the Jordan River to Mount Eival?
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Biblical Connections and Greatness Springing from Grief
Biblical Connections and Greatness Springing from Grief
Dr. Dudu Cohen -- with a doctorate in Biblical studies and more than 40 years of tour-guiding in Israel and Jordan -- joins VOI's Eve Harow (a fellow guide) to explain how his background has given him tremendous insight into locating the sites of the Exodus. Then, Arnold Roth, who established Keren Malki (the Malki Foundation), after his daughter was murdered in the terrorist attack on the Sbarro pizzeria in Jerusalem on August 9, 2001, joins Eve to discuss the work of the foundation in helping disabled children, making music and seeking justice.
Cache of Cash Uncovered off the Caesaria Coast
Cache of Cash Uncovered off the Caesaria Coast
Nearly 2,000 gold coins were uncovered off the coast of Caesaria last week. Coin curator Dr. Robert Kool, diver Tzvika Feier and marine archaeologist Yaakov Sharvit join VOI's Eve Harow to discuss the thrilling, unique 1,000-year-old Fatimid find and its contemporary significance.
‘By the Rivers of Babylon’ — Daily Life after the Destruction of the First Temple
‘By the Rivers of Babylon’ — Daily Life after the Destruction of the First Temple
Bible Lands Museum curator Dr. Filip Vukosavovic joins VOI's Eve Harow in-studio to talk about "By the Rivers of Babylon," a newly opened exhibit of the Al-Yahudu Clay Tablets -- 2,600-year-old Akkadian and Paleo-Hebrew documents of the daily lives of the Judean contemporaries of the Prophet Ezekiel and of life in Babylonian exile after the destruction of the First Temple.
By the Rivers of Babylon and Under the Sea: Secrets of Gold and Clay
By the Rivers of Babylon and Under the Sea: Secrets of Gold and Clay
Bible Lands Museum curator Dr. Filip Vukosavovic joins Eve in-studio to talk about "By the Rivers of Babylon," a newly opened exhibit of the Al-Yahudu Clay Tablets -- 2,600-year-old Akkadian and Paleo-Hebrew documents of the daily lives of the Judean contemporaries of the Prophet Ezekiel and of life in Babylonian exile after the destruction of the First Temple. Then, nearly 2,000 gold coins were uncovered off the coast of Caesaria. Coin curator Dr. Robert Kool, diver Tzvika Feier and marine archaeologist Yaakov Sharvit join Eve to discuss the thrilling, unique 1,000-year-old Fatimid find and its current significance.
VIDEO Remembering Their Fallen Son — Israel’s ‘Hero from LA’
Remembering Their Fallen Son — Israel’s ‘Hero from LA’
Stuart and Evie Steinberg joined VOI's Dan Diker in-studio on Memorial Day to reminisce about their late son, Max.
Yair Lapid VIDEO Yair Lapid’s Spiritual Journey into Politics
Yair Lapid
Yair Lapid’s Spiritual Journey into Politics
Former finance minister MK Yair Lapid, chairman of Yesh Atid, joins VOI's Dov Lipman, a former MK from his party.
Screen Shot 2023-07-02 at 6.56.32 PM-new VIDEO LIVE@5: Outrage Over a Lack of Security
Screen Shot 2023-07-02 at 6.56.32 PM-new
LIVE@5: Outrage Over a Lack of Security
The latest terrorist murder, Israeli gun control, ISIS against Hamas and kosher certification are the topics discussed by the Live@5 Panel.
David Nekrutman VIDEO Fighting for Cooperation between Jews and Christians Everywhere
David Nekrutman
Fighting for Cooperation between Jews and Christians Everywhere
David Nekrutman, CEO of Ohr Torah Stone's International Center of Jewish & Christian Understanding and Cooperation, joins Ari and Jeremy to discuss his ideas on how the Jewish world should reach out to Christians, and what Christians may learn from Jews and Judaism. David also reveals a secret: How many Christian Zionists are there?
Yishai Fleisher VIDEO What Shaped Yishai Fleisher?
Yishai Fleisher
What Shaped Yishai Fleisher?
VOI program director Yishai Fleisher joins Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel to share how he was inspired by his mother and father, refuseniks in the Soviet Union, to become a spokesman for Israel and the Jewish people.
Jay Leno's Serious Appreciation for Israel VIDEO Jay Leno’s Serious Appreciation for Israel
Jay Leno's Serious Appreciation for Israel
Jay Leno’s Serious Appreciation for Israel
Comedic giant and TV superstar Jay Leno, on his second trip to Israel to MC the prestigious Genesis Award ceremony, makes VOI's Molly Livingstone laugh. Seriously.
Hollywood in the Holy City VIDEO Hollywood in the Holy City
Hollywood in the Holy City
Hollywood in the Holy City
What do Natalie Portman and Richard Gere have in common? Both have recently filmed in Jerusalem.
Exclusive Interview with Former Defense Minister Moshe Arens VIDEO Exclusive Interview with Former Defense Minister Moshe Arens
Exclusive Interview with Former Defense Minister Moshe Arens
Exclusive Interview with Former Defense Minister Moshe Arens
VOI's Mordechai Twersky is joined in-studio by Moshe Arens, who says Israel's war last summer with Hamas was "a failure."
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