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A West Blind to Religious Fanaticism (13:56)
A West Blind to Religious Fanaticism (13:56)
On what some are calling a 'potentially tragic day for Israel,' the panel asks why Israel appears to be standing alone against the Iran nuclear deal.
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‘Israelis Are Disappointed, but Full of Resolve’ (8:43)
‘Israelis Are Disappointed, but Full of Resolve’ (8:43)
Filling in for Josh Hasten, VOI's Mottle Wolfe airs an interview he gave earlier today to former Saturday Night Live comedian and radio star Joe Piscopo on Iran.
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Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel (L) and Rabbi Daniel Bouskila. Photo: Wikipedia and Facebook respecively From One Visionary to Another (15:00)
Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel (L) and Rabbi Daniel Bouskila. Photo: Wikipedia and Facebook respecively
From One Visionary to Another (15:00)
Rabbi Daniel Bouskila, director of the Sephardic Educational Center, speaks with VOI's Ari Abramowitz about the invaluable work of Israel's first Sephardic chief rabbi.
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Heady Dreams of a Prize (12:29)
Heady Dreams of a Prize (12:29)
The panel asks what influence the aim for a Nobel Peace Prize may have had on negotiators, and whether the West understands Mideast culture.
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The Iran Love Bomb (11:00)
The Iran Love Bomb (11:00)
Majid Nowrouzi joins VOI's Mottle Wolfe, sitting in for Josh Hasten, to discuss the complexities of the relationship between Iran and Israel.
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3 Points to Stress About the Nuclear Deal (13:04)
3 Points to Stress About the Nuclear Deal (13:04)
The Iran discussion continues as the Live@5 panel addresses the possibility of a presidential veto and the economic ramifications of the deal.
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A Radioactive Deal (50:51)
A Radioactive Deal (50:51)
The Live@5 panel discusses the agreement announced today between the P5+1 and Iran, and Israel's reaction to it.
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What the Nuclear Deal Means for the World (12:53)
What the Nuclear Deal Means for the World (12:53)
VOI's Raoul Wootliff joins Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel to discuss the ramifications of the P5+1 agreement with Iran.
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Celebrate #FirgunDay: Post Kindness from Israel (9:27)
Celebrate #FirgunDay: Post Kindness from Israel (9:27)
An Israeli start-up announces an international day of supportive gestures, and tells us how we can all take part.
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Israelis and Palestinians Reach a New Rhythm (4:23)
Israelis and Palestinians Reach a New Rhythm (4:23)
Two musicians, an Israeli and a Palestinian, join Molly Livingstone to sing their praises of the organization that brought them together in harmony.
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‘Netanyahu Is Overdoing Opposition to the Deal’(12:23)
Netanyahu, giving a speech at the UN, warning of a nuclear Iran. Photo: Wikipedia
Mideast expert Meir Javedanfar lists the silver linings in the nuclear deal for VOI's Gil Hoffman.

He says Israel has never been stronger; there will be increased inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities; most uranium will be shipped abroad; and the Arak plutonium reactor will cease to be a threat. He also analyzes internal Iranian politics in the wake of the deal.

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Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photo: Wikimedia Commons ‘Khamenei is the Adolf Hitler of the Middle East’ (7:24)
Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
‘Khamenei is the Adolf Hitler of the Middle East’ (7:24)
Zionist Organization of America president Mort Klein, at a World Likud event in Jerusalem, talks to VOI about the nuclear deal.
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The Israeli Left’s Strategy on the Iran Deal (25:25)
The Israeli Left’s Strategy on the Iran Deal (25:25)
VOI's Gil Hoffman debates Army Radio political correspondent Ido Benbaji and VOI's Ben Bresky interviews ZOA president Mort Klein.
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Heady Dreams of a Prize (12:29)
Heady Dreams of a Prize (12:29)
The panel asks what influence the aim for a Nobel Peace Prize may have had on negotiators, and whether the West understands Mideast culture.
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3 Points to Stress About the Nuclear Deal (13:04)
3 Points to Stress About the Nuclear Deal (13:04)
The Iran discussion continues as the Live@5 panel addresses the possibility of a presidential veto and the economic ramifications of the deal.
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‘Unity of Purpose’ Among Officials (11:36)
‘Unity of Purpose’ Among Officials (11:36)
VOI's Live@5 continues its discussion on the Iran nuclear deal, and wonders whether the Israeli government could have done more.
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A West Blind to Religious Fanaticism (13:56)
A West Blind to Religious Fanaticism (13:56)
On what some are calling a 'potentially tragic day for Israel,' the panel asks why Israel appears to be standing alone against the Iran nuclear deal.
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‘A Potentially Tragic Day’ (50:51)
‘A Potentially Tragic Day’ (50:51)
The panel discusses the ramifications of the nuclear deal, which continues to be the top story in Israel.
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Netanyahu and Obama. Photo: Kobi Gideon/GPO/Flash90 ‘It’s All About Obama vs. Netanyahu’ (25:31)
Netanyahu and Obama. Photo: Kobi Gideon/GPO/Flash90
‘It’s All About Obama vs. Netanyahu’ (25:31)
Jerusalem City Councilman Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz dissects for Yishai Fleisher the power of inter-personal dynamics in conflict.
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Hunger Games (50:33)
Hunger Games (50:33)
Obama vs. Netanyahu, force-feeding hunger-strikers and a tribute to Charlie Schiffman are the topics of today's show.
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The Iran Love Bomb (11:00)
The Iran Love Bomb (11:00)
Majid Nowrouzi joins VOI's Mottle Wolfe, sitting in for Josh Hasten, to discuss the complexities of the relationship between Iran and Israel.
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The Israeli Left’s Strategy on the Iran Deal (25:25)
The Israeli Left’s Strategy on the Iran Deal (25:25)
VOI's Gil Hoffman debates Army Radio political correspondent Ido Benbaji and VOI's Ben Bresky interviews ZOA president Mort Klein.
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‘A Potentially Tragic Day’ (50:51)
‘A Potentially Tragic Day’ (50:51)
The panel discusses the ramifications of the nuclear deal, which continues to be the top story in Israel.
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Charlie Schiffman. Photo: Facebook Remembering Broadcaster Charlie Schiffman (12:25)
Charlie Schiffman. Photo: Facebook
Remembering Broadcaster Charlie Schiffman (12:25)
In honor of the passing of radio host Charlie Schiffman, Yishai Fleisher recalls his last interview at Voice of Israel.
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Jews, Nukes and Iranians Who Love Israel (50:48)
Jews, Nukes and Iranians Who Love Israel (50:48)
Sitting in for Josh Hasten, VOI's Mottle Wolfe discusses 'this day in Jewish history;' the Iran deal and a pro-Israel Iranian organization.
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Israelis and Palestinians Reach a New Rhythm (4:23)
Israelis and Palestinians Reach a New Rhythm (4:23)
Two musicians, an Israeli and a Palestinian, join Molly Livingstone to sing their praises of the organization that brought them together in harmony.
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Netanyahu, giving a speech at the UN, warning of a nuclear Iran. Photo: Wikipedia ‘Netanyahu Is Overdoing Opposition to the Deal’ (12:23)
Netanyahu, giving a speech at the UN, warning of a nuclear Iran. Photo: Wikipedia
‘Netanyahu Is Overdoing Opposition to the Deal’ (12:23)
Mideast expert Meir Javedanfar lists the silver linings in the nuclear deal for VOI's Gil Hoffman.
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Silver Linings in the Nuclear Cloud (25:05)
Silver Linings in the Nuclear Cloud (25:05)
VOI's Gil Hoffman is joined by Mideast expert Meir Javedanfar, who shares his optimistic take on the Iran deal.
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‘Waking Up’ the Holy City (14:39)
‘Waking Up’ the Holy City (14:39)
Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Ofer Berkovitch tells Judy Lash Balint about his plans to make the capital more livable for its diverse population.
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Transforming and Preserving Jerusalem (25:25)
Transforming and Preserving Jerusalem (25:25)
VOI's Judy Lash Balint is joined by Deputy Mayor Ofer Berkovitch and Kevork Kahvedjian, another in the 'People of the Old City' series.
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Naftali Bennett: ‘There Are Many Holes in This Deal’ (15:04)
Naftali Bennett: ‘There Are Many Holes in This Deal’ (15:04)
Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan talks to Yishai Fleisher about Israel's response to the nuclear agreement.
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A Kafkaesque Process with a ‘Brod’ Ending (25:25)
A Kafkaesque Process with a ‘Brod’ Ending (25:25)
VOI's Judy Lash Balint is joined by Israel National Library consultant Anat Perry, who delves into the dispute over the manuscripts of Franz Kafka and Max Brod.
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Protestors shout slogans during a demonstration in support of Palestinian Khader Adnan, a senior member of Islamic Jihad who is jailed in Israel without a trial in Gaza city on June 7, 2015. Photo: Aaed Tayeh/Flash90 ‘Don’t Let Hunger-Strikers Die in Prison’ (12:48)
Protestors shout slogans during a demonstration in support of Palestinian Khader Adnan, a senior member of Islamic Jihad who is jailed in Israel without a trial in Gaza city on June 7, 2015. Photo: Aaed Tayeh/Flash90
‘Don’t Let Hunger-Strikers Die in Prison’ (12:48)
Professor Shimon Glick discusses with VOI's Yishai Fleisher the place of Jewish law, morality and medical ethics in the force-feeding of prisoners.
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Netanyahu and Obama. Photo: Kobi Gideon/GPO/Flash90 ‘It’s All About Obama vs. Netanyahu’ (25:31)
Netanyahu and Obama. Photo: Kobi Gideon/GPO/Flash90
‘It’s All About Obama vs. Netanyahu’ (25:31)
Jerusalem City Councilman Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz dissects for Yishai Fleisher the power of inter-personal dynamics in conflict.
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The Iran Love Bomb (11:00)
The Iran Love Bomb (11:00)
Majid Nowrouzi joins VOI's Mottle Wolfe, sitting in for Josh Hasten, to discuss the complexities of the relationship between Iran and Israel.
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Sephardic Jews and Social Activism (50:51)
Sephardic Jews and Social Activism (50:51)
VOI's Ari Abramowitz hears from Sephardic Educational Center director Rabbi Daniel Bouskila about the rich history of this unique Jewry.
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Celebrate #FirgunDay: Post Kindness from Israel (9:27)
Celebrate #FirgunDay: Post Kindness from Israel (9:27)
An Israeli start-up announces an international day of supportive gestures, and tells us how we can all take part.
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Israelis and Palestinians Reach a New Rhythm (4:23)
Israelis and Palestinians Reach a New Rhythm (4:23)
Two musicians, an Israeli and a Palestinian, join Molly Livingstone to sing their praises of the organization that brought them together in harmony.
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Harmonizing Mideast Peace (25:24)
Harmonizing Mideast Peace (25:24)
Molly Livingstone hears from two musicians, an Israeli and a Palestinian, who sing praises of the organization that brought them together.
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A ‘Photo Shop’ Legend (10:40)
A ‘Photo Shop’ Legend (10:40)
Kevork Kahvedjian talks with Judy Lash Balint about the legacy of his father, well-known Armenian photographer Elia Kahvedjian.
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Transforming and Preserving Jerusalem (25:25)
Transforming and Preserving Jerusalem (25:25)
VOI's Judy Lash Balint is joined by Deputy Mayor Ofer Berkovitch and Kevork Kahvedjian, another in the 'People of the Old City' series.
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Charlie Schiffman. Photo: Facebook Remembering Broadcaster Charlie Schiffman (12:25)
Charlie Schiffman. Photo: Facebook
Remembering Broadcaster Charlie Schiffman (12:25)
In honor of the passing of radio host Charlie Schiffman, Yishai Fleisher recalls his last interview at Voice of Israel.
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Protestors shout slogans during a demonstration in support of Palestinian Khader Adnan, a senior member of Islamic Jihad who is jailed in Israel without a trial in Gaza city on June 7, 2015. Photo: Aaed Tayeh/Flash90 ‘Don’t Let Hunger-Strikers Die in Prison’ (12:48)
Protestors shout slogans during a demonstration in support of Palestinian Khader Adnan, a senior member of Islamic Jihad who is jailed in Israel without a trial in Gaza city on June 7, 2015. Photo: Aaed Tayeh/Flash90
‘Don’t Let Hunger-Strikers Die in Prison’ (12:48)
Professor Shimon Glick discusses with VOI's Yishai Fleisher the place of Jewish law, morality and medical ethics in the force-feeding of prisoners.
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Netanyahu and Obama. Photo: Kobi Gideon/GPO/Flash90 ‘It’s All About Obama vs. Netanyahu’ (25:31)
Netanyahu and Obama. Photo: Kobi Gideon/GPO/Flash90
‘It’s All About Obama vs. Netanyahu’ (25:31)
Jerusalem City Councilman Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz dissects for Yishai Fleisher the power of inter-personal dynamics in conflict.
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Hunger Games (50:33)
Hunger Games (50:33)
Obama vs. Netanyahu, force-feeding hunger-strikers and a tribute to Charlie Schiffman are the topics of today's show.
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Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel (L) and Rabbi Daniel Bouskila. Photo: Wikipedia and Facebook respecively From One Visionary to Another (15:00)
Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel (L) and Rabbi Daniel Bouskila. Photo: Wikipedia and Facebook respecively
From One Visionary to Another (15:00)
Rabbi Daniel Bouskila, director of the Sephardic Educational Center, speaks with VOI's Ari Abramowitz about the invaluable work of Israel's first Sephardic chief rabbi.
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Sephardic Jews and Social Activism (50:51)
Sephardic Jews and Social Activism (50:51)
VOI's Ari Abramowitz hears from Sephardic Educational Center director Rabbi Daniel Bouskila about the rich history of this unique Jewry.
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A Case Against ‘Curing’ Gays (44:54)
A Case Against ‘Curing’ Gays (44:54)
VOI's Mottle Wolfe is joined by phone from the US by Chaim Levin and his lawyer, Sam Wolfe, who just won a suit against 'reparative therapy.'
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The Last Jews of Yemen (25:31)
The Last Jews of Yemen (25:31)
VOI's Yishai Fleisher talks to Dr. Aryeh Tepper, editor of the Sephardi Report, about the small Jewish community left in Yemen.
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Light in the Midst of Darkness (12:29)
Light in the Midst of Darkness (12:29)
VOI's Dov Lipman tells Yishai Fleisher, filling in for Josh Hasten, why he was so thrilled today, in spite of the nuclear deal with Iran.
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Sexual Law Suits: Should Reparative Therapy Be Banned? (14:09)
Sexual Law Suits: Should Reparative Therapy Be Banned? (14:09)
Molly Livingstone battles colleagues Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel on US court action on corrective treatments for gays wanting to be straight.
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Protestors shout slogans during a demonstration in support of Palestinian Khader Adnan, a senior member of Islamic Jihad who is jailed in Israel without a trial in Gaza city on June 7, 2015. Photo: Aaed Tayeh/Flash90 ‘Don’t Let Hunger-Strikers Die in Prison’ (12:48)
Protestors shout slogans during a demonstration in support of Palestinian Khader Adnan, a senior member of Islamic Jihad who is jailed in Israel without a trial in Gaza city on June 7, 2015. Photo: Aaed Tayeh/Flash90
‘Don’t Let Hunger-Strikers Die in Prison’ (12:48)
Professor Shimon Glick discusses with VOI's Yishai Fleisher the place of Jewish law, morality and medical ethics in the force-feeding of prisoners.
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Israelis and Palestinians Reach a New Rhythm (4:23)
Israelis and Palestinians Reach a New Rhythm (4:23)
Two musicians, an Israeli and a Palestinian, join Molly Livingstone to sing their praises of the organization that brought them together in harmony.
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Harmonizing Mideast Peace (25:24)
Harmonizing Mideast Peace (25:24)
Molly Livingstone hears from two musicians, an Israeli and a Palestinian, who sing praises of the organization that brought them together.
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MP Kenneth Meshoe. Photo: Facebook Israel’s Friend in South Africa: MP Kenneth Meshoe (15:31)
MP Kenneth Meshoe. Photo: Facebook
Israel’s Friend in South Africa: MP Kenneth Meshoe (15:31)
The politician and pastor talks to Yishai Fleisher, filling in for Josh Hasten, about the true meaning of apartheid.
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(right to left) Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres and Yasser Arafat receiving the Nobel Peace Prize following the Oslo Accords. Photo: Wikipedia How the ‘Land for Peace’ Idea Got Started (1:40)
(right to left) Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres and Yasser Arafat receiving the Nobel Peace Prize following the Oslo Accords. Photo: Wikipedia
How the ‘Land for Peace’ Idea Got Started (1:40)
Dr. Elliot Jager tells Judy Lash Balint that the US administration used the American Jewish community to reach out to the PLO after the Six Day War.
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‘J Street Has Nothing New to Offer’ (2:07)
‘J Street Has Nothing New to Offer’ (2:07)
Dr. Elliot Jager, author of 'Leverage: How US Presidents Use the American Jewish Community to Pressure Israel,' joins VOI's Judy Lash Balint.
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Death Penalty for Terrorists? (10:22)
Death Penalty for Terrorists? (10:22)
The panel discusses PM Netanyahu's apparent attempt to bury a bill in committee, that would make it easier to sentence terrorists to death.
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When Mob Rules (15:10)
When Mob Rules (15:10)
The panel hears Yishai Fleisher's story about being attacked by a mob, and wonders why no arrests were made.
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Making Inaction Preferable to Action (11:35)
Making Inaction Preferable to Action (11:35)
The Live@5 panel discusses why IDF officers are being investigated, rather than congratulated.
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Strong Words on Iran, Weak Actions Internally (50:33)
Strong Words on Iran, Weak Actions Internally (50:33)
The panel talks about the nuclear deal, soldiers investigated, and a postponed death-penalty bill.
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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. Yes, with the help of the Jerusalem Film and TV Fund, the entertainment industry is finding a new home in modern Jerusalem and booming here. VOI's Molly Livingstone is joined in-studio by its director, Yoram Honig, to hear about the latest screen magic occurring in the heart of the holy city; collaborations with some of the biggest film companies; future opportunities; and the plan to build the largest sound stage in the Middle East in Jerusalem by 2020, adding a whole new dimension to the city as we know it.
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." The former Israeli Defense Minister and ambassador to the US also says Israel has "the capability of doing whatever it's going to take" against a nuclear Iran. In this special edition of Newsroom VOI, Dan Diker and Raoul Wootliff join in the discussion, asking about BDS and the Hezbollah missile threat.
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