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IDF soldiers during a training drill in Beit Jalla. Photo: IDF Spokesperson

Ruinous Rules of Israeli Engagement (10:52)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 12, 2023

Ruinous Rules of Israeli Engagement (10:52)

The panel reviews new laws that tie the hands of IDF soldiers stationed in Judea and Samaria, as they try to defuse tensions on the ground.

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Negotiating with the Nazis (10:46)

Inside Israel Today with Gil Hoffman August 12, 2023

Negotiating with the Nazis (10:46)

Matt Rees, co-author with Yehuda Avner of 'The Ambassador,' joins Raoul Wootliff, filling in for Gil Hoffman, to talk about diplomacy with enemies.

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Tom Friedman Is out of Touch (11:18)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 12, 2023

Tom Friedman Is out of Touch (11:18)

The New York Times columnist's recent article shows how removed he is with Israeli realities.

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Catching a Criminal in the Capital (12:23)

Jerusalem Diaries with Judy Lash Balint August 12, 2023

Catching a Criminal in the Capital (12:23)

VOI's Judy Lash Balint describes her encounter with a Jerusalem petty thief and the Israeli cops who tried to catch him.

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When the US Sides with the PA (14:14)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 12, 2023

When the US Sides with the PA (14:14)

The panel discusses White House intervention in the New York trial about compensation for Arabs allegedly targeted by Jewish extremists.

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A.B. Yehoshua. Photo: Chen Leopold/Flash 90

The ‘Israeli Faulkner’ on Israeli Politics (25:19)

The Yishai Fleisher Show August 12, 2023

The ‘Israeli Faulkner’ on Israeli Politics (25:19)

Novelist, essayist and playwright A.B. Yehoshua discusses his post-nationalist views with VOI's Yishai Fleisher.

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Combating Challenges (15:00)

Israel Inspired with Ari Abramowitz & Jeremy Gimpel August 12, 2023

Combating Challenges (15:00)

Two lone soldiers join Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel to talk about the organization they established to help others like themselves.

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Baruch Marzel. Photo: Hadas Parush/FLASH90

The Umbrage of Ultra-Nationalist Baruch Marzel (11:29)

The Yishai Fleisher Show August 12, 2023

The Umbrage of Ultra-Nationalist Baruch Marzel (11:29)

The follower of the Meir Kahane ideology tells VOI's Yishai Fleisher and Jeremy Saltan about taking on opponents with political theater.

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The Lure of the Torah Is in Its Lore, Not Its Facts (5:34)

The Mottle Wolfe Show August 12, 2023

The Lure of the Torah Is in Its Lore, Not Its Facts (5:34)

Controversial Rabbi Zev Farber, editor of thetorah.com, joins VOI's Mottle Wolfe to explain his position on the historical accuracy of the Bible.

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In Her Better Judgment (13:12)

The Yishai Fleisher Show August 12, 2023

In Her Better Judgment (13:12)

Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan joins Yishai Fleisher to discuss Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked's fight against the overreach of the Supreme Court.

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Nodding to Israel from the Podium(11:41)

The first Republican presidential candidate debate. Photo: Fox News/Youtube/screenshot

Inside Israel Today with Gil Hoffman

August 10, 2023

Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan joins VOI's Raoul Wootliff, filling in for Gil Hoffman, to analyze the debate among Republican presidential candidates.

They note the fact that Israel was mentioned multiple times during the debate.

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Latest News August 12, 2023

Evening Newscast: August 12, 2023 (4:59)

- Egyptian report: PA President Abbas plans to resign in coming months - Report: Sunken ship off Israel coast identified as Baron Edmond James de Rothschild vessel used to bring supplies from France to the Holy Land

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US-Israel Relationship

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Tom Friedman Is out of Touch (11:18)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 12, 2023

Tom Friedman Is out of Touch (11:18)

The New York Times columnist's recent article shows how removed he is with Israeli realities.

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When the US Sides with the PA (14:14)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 12, 2023

When the US Sides with the PA (14:14)

The panel discusses White House intervention in the New York trial about compensation for Arabs allegedly targeted by Jewish extremists.

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The Temple Mount. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Holy Terrors (14:55)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 11, 2023

Holy Terrors (14:55)

The panel considers how Israel will react to today's incident of Arabs on the Temple Mount harassing visiting US Congressmen.

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Senator Schumer Is off the Iran Wagon (11:03)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 11, 2023

Senator Schumer Is off the Iran Wagon (11:03)

The panel discusses Senator Chuck Schumer's newfound opposition to the nuclear deal, and how American Jewry will react.

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Controversial Matters (50:29)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 11, 2023

Controversial Matters (50:29)

Peacekeeping in the Middle East, Senator Chuck Schumer's Iran opinion, the Temple Mount conflict and a new theater in Jerusalem are today's topics.

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The Never-Ending Story (9:59)

The Yishai Fleisher Show August 11, 2023

The Never-Ending Story (9:59)

'Alternative peace activist' Baruch Widen tells VOI's Yishai Fleisher about Arabs on the Temple Mount persistently harassing visiting US politicians.

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Chuck Schumer’s Nuclear Swing (14:30)

The Yishai Fleisher Show August 11, 2023

Chuck Schumer’s Nuclear Swing (14:30)

Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan talks to VOI's Yishai Fleisher about the recent 'defection' of the Democratic senator to the anti-Iran-agreement camp.

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Shifting Loyalties (50:23)

Israel Inspired with Ari Abramowitz & Jeremy Gimpel August 11, 2023

Shifting Loyalties (50:23)

Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel discuss Iran, then hear from Persian Jew Dr. Joseph Hadi and Israel Goldstein Youth Village director Aharon Cholow.

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Nodding to Israel from the Podium (11:41)

Inside Israel Today with Gil Hoffman August 10, 2023

Nodding to Israel from the Podium (11:41)

Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan joins VOI's Raoul Wootliff, filling in for Gil Hoffman, to analyze the debate among Republican presidential candidates.

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Israel in American Political Culture (25:13)

Inside Israel Today with Gil Hoffman August 10, 2023

Israel in American Political Culture (25:13)

VOI's Raoul Wootliff, sitting in for Gil Hoffman, hears from Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan and the BESA Center's Dr. Jonathan Rynhold.

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Israeli Culture

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Negotiating with the Nazis (10:46)

Inside Israel Today with Gil Hoffman August 12, 2023

Negotiating with the Nazis (10:46)

Matt Rees, co-author with Yehuda Avner of 'The Ambassador,' joins Raoul Wootliff, filling in for Gil Hoffman, to talk about diplomacy with enemies.

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Food, Films and Other Capital Fare (6:02)

Extra August 11, 2023

Food, Films and Other Capital Fare (6:02)

VOI's Judy Lash Balint gets a sneak peek at the Sherover Cultural Center-YES Planet cineplex, which opens its doors in Jerusalem this week.

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The Capital’s Cultural Tsunami (25:13)

Jerusalem Diaries with Judy Lash Balint August 11, 2023

The Capital’s Cultural Tsunami (25:13)

Judy Lash Balint hears from Karen Brunwasser about the multi-disciplinary summer celebration taking Jerusalem by storm.

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Unorthodox Entertainment (10:14)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 11, 2023

Unorthodox Entertainment (10:14)

The panel discusses the new 16-hall theater complex, Yes Planet, opening this week in Jerusalem -- and open on Shabbat.

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Controversial Matters (50:29)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 11, 2023

Controversial Matters (50:29)

Peacekeeping in the Middle East, Senator Chuck Schumer's Iran opinion, the Temple Mount conflict and a new theater in Jerusalem are today's topics.

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What the Average Israeli Thinks About Religious Freedom (2:11)

The Big Falafel with Molly Livingstone August 11, 2023

What the Average Israeli Thinks About Religious Freedom (2:11)

David Bogomolny of Hiddush speaks with VOI's Molly Livingstone about democracy, religion and synthesizing the two.

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Uniting Israel’s Ostensible Disparities (25:13)

The Big Falafel with Molly Livingstone August 11, 2023

Uniting Israel’s Ostensible Disparities (25:13)

VOI's Molly Livingstone speaks with David Bogomolny of Hiddush about democracy, religion and synthesizing the two.

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Comfort for the Capital’s Kids in Distress (25:13)

Jerusalem Diaries with Judy Lash Balint August 10, 2023

Comfort for the Capital’s Kids in Distress (25:13)

VOI's Judy Lash Balint hosts Rabbi Robbie Sassoon, Director of Crossroads Jerusalem, a center for at-risk English-speaking youth.

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Culture Minister Miri Regev. Photo: Hadas Parush/Flash90

Artful Dodging (10:37)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 10, 2023

Artful Dodging (10:37)

The panel breaks down the true intent of Culture Minister Miri Regev's call to end government funding of anti-Israel theater productions.

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‘God Said Go’ (6:04)

The Big Falafel with Molly Livingstone August 10, 2023

‘God Said Go’ (6:04)

Singer, songwriter and composer Avital Macales joins VOI's Molly Livingstone to perform her hit song and share her story.

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Iran Nuclear Program

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Dealing with the Devil (25:11)

Inside Israel Today with Gil Hoffman August 12, 2023

Dealing with the Devil (25:11)

VOI's Raoul Wootliff, sitting in for Gil Hoffman, explores the idea of diplomacy with enemies.

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Tom Friedman Is out of Touch (11:18)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 12, 2023

Tom Friedman Is out of Touch (11:18)

The New York Times columnist's recent article shows how removed he is with Israeli realities.

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False Narratives and Other Irritations (50:52)

The Josh Hasten Show August 12, 2023

False Narratives and Other Irritations (50:52)

VOI's Josh Hasten gives his take on the hottest news items of the day, then hears from intern Rachel Frommer on her experiences at VOI.

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Senator Schumer Is off the Iran Wagon (11:03)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 11, 2023

Senator Schumer Is off the Iran Wagon (11:03)

The panel discusses Senator Chuck Schumer's newfound opposition to the nuclear deal, and how American Jewry will react.

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Controversial Matters (50:29)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 11, 2023

Controversial Matters (50:29)

Peacekeeping in the Middle East, Senator Chuck Schumer's Iran opinion, the Temple Mount conflict and a new theater in Jerusalem are today's topics.

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When the Middle East Creates Strange Bedfellows (25:13)

The Yishai Fleisher Show August 11, 2023

When the Middle East Creates Strange Bedfellows (25:13)

Mideast expert Mordechai Kedar joins VOI's Yishai Fleisher to talk about some odd political developments and alliances in the region.

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Chuck Schumer’s Nuclear Swing (14:30)

The Yishai Fleisher Show August 11, 2023

Chuck Schumer’s Nuclear Swing (14:30)

Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan talks to VOI's Yishai Fleisher about the recent 'defection' of the Democratic senator to the anti-Iran-agreement camp.

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Optimistic and Ominous Developments (50:52)

The Yishai Fleisher Show August 11, 2023

Optimistic and Ominous Developments (50:52)

Senator Chuck Schumer's shift, Arab harassment of visitors to the Temple Mount and strange Mideast bedfellows are the topics of today's show.

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Top 5 Fictional Presidents Better Than Obama (13:21)

The Lions' Den with Daniel Seaman & Daniela Traub August 09, 2023

Top 5 Fictional Presidents Better Than Obama (13:21)

VOI's Daniel Seaman and Daniela Traub choose Hollywood 'Commanders-in-Chief' who could teach Barack Obama how to handle enemies.

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Zionists with Attitude (50:29)

The Lions' Den with Daniel Seaman & Daniela Traub August 09, 2023

Zionists with Attitude (50:29)

Daniel Seaman and Daniela Traub discuss peace, Israel advocacy, Dr. Einat Wilf's JPost op-ed and 5 fictional presidents better than Obama.

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Israeli Politics

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The Israeli Supreme Court. February 17, 2015. Photo: David Vaaknin/POOL/FLASH90

Supreme Court Infiltration (13:47)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 12, 2023

Supreme Court Infiltration (13:47)

The panel discusses the Israeli Supreme Court's striking down of the Infiltrators Law for the third time.

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Ruinous Rules of Israeli Engagement (10:52)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 12, 2023

Ruinous Rules of Israeli Engagement (10:52)

The panel reviews new laws that tie the hands of IDF soldiers stationed in Judea and Samaria, as they try to defuse tensions on the ground.

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Intervention Contention (50:46)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 12, 2023

Intervention Contention (50:46)

The case for Arab victims of terror, new IDF rules of engagement, Israeli Supreme Court overreach and Thomas Friedman's article are today's topics.

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The ‘Israeli Faulkner’ on Israeli Politics (25:19)

The Yishai Fleisher Show August 12, 2023

The ‘Israeli Faulkner’ on Israeli Politics (25:19)

Novelist, essayist and playwright A.B. Yehoshua discusses his post-nationalist views with VOI's Yishai Fleisher.

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The Umbrage of Ultra-Nationalist Baruch Marzel (11:29)

The Yishai Fleisher Show August 12, 2023

The Umbrage of Ultra-Nationalist Baruch Marzel (11:29)

The follower of the Meir Kahane ideology tells VOI's Yishai Fleisher and Jeremy Saltan about taking on opponents with political theater.

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Baruch Marzel and A.B. Yehoshua: Polar Opposites (50:31)

The Yishai Fleisher Show August 12, 2023

Baruch Marzel and A.B. Yehoshua: Polar Opposites (50:31)

VOI's Yishai Fleisher hears from Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan, ultra-nationalist Baruch Marzel and post-nationalist novelist A.B. Yehoshua.

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The Knesset, during a vote in June. Photo: Hadas Parush/Flash90

Three Months of a Hot Mess (12:01)

Inside Israel Today with Gil Hoffman August 11, 2023

Three Months of a Hot Mess (12:01)

VOI's Raoul Wootliff talks with Gil Hoffman about the major trends of the Knesset summer session, which ended last week.

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the Knesset's summer session. April 22, 2013. Photo: Miriam Alster/FLASH90

The Ups and Downs of the Knesset Summer Session (25:12)

Inside Israel Today with Gil Hoffman August 11, 2023

The Ups and Downs of the Knesset Summer Session (25:12)

VOI's Raoul Wootliff, filling in for Gil Hoffman, reviews the highs and lows of the parliamentary session that ended last week.

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Controversial Matters (50:29)

Live@5 Panel with Glen Ladau August 11, 2023

Controversial Matters (50:29)

Peacekeeping in the Middle East, Senator Chuck Schumer's Iran opinion, the Temple Mount conflict and a new theater in Jerusalem are today's topics.

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When the Middle East Creates Strange Bedfellows (25:13)

The Yishai Fleisher Show August 11, 2023

When the Middle East Creates Strange Bedfellows (25:13)

Mideast expert Mordechai Kedar joins VOI's Yishai Fleisher to talk about some odd political developments and alliances in the region.

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Struggle, Support, Guidelines, Goals and a Global Clash (50:39)

Israel Inspired with Ari Abramowitz & Jeremy Gimpel August 12, 2023

Struggle, Support, Guidelines, Goals and a Global Clash (50:39)

VOI's Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel meet two lone soldiers; discuss the beginning of Elul; and rail against Obama's attitude to terrorism.

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The Documentary Hypothesis (1:26)

The Mottle Wolfe Show August 12, 2023

The Documentary Hypothesis (1:26)

Controversial Rabbi Zev Farber, editor of thetorah.com, answers VOI's Mottle Wolfe's question: If God didn't write the Torah, who did?

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It’s Not All Academic (46:40)

The Mottle Wolfe Show August 12, 2023

It’s Not All Academic (46:40)

VOI's Mottle Wolfe talks to controversial Rabbi Zev Farber about what it means for Orthodox Jewry if the Torah is not historically accurate.

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Shifting Loyalties (50:23)

Israel Inspired with Ari Abramowitz & Jeremy Gimpel August 11, 2023

Shifting Loyalties (50:23)

Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel discuss Iran, then hear from Persian Jew Dr. Joseph Hadi and Israel Goldstein Youth Village director Aharon Cholow.

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Connecting Germans to Israel. Photo: Facebook

Countering German Anti-Semitism (16:20)

Israel Inspired with Ari Abramowitz & Jeremy Gimpel August 10, 2023

Countering German Anti-Semitism (16:20)

German activist Werner Hartstock, a leading member of 'Saxon Friends of Israel,' joins VOI's Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel in-studio.

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Birth, Death, Friends and Foes (50:29)

Israel Inspired with Ari Abramowitz & Jeremy Gimpel August 10, 2023

Birth, Death, Friends and Foes (50:29)

VOI's Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel discuss circumcision, dying with dignity, German attitudes towards Israel and 'alternate peace' activism.

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Torah Lessons for Today (4:23)

One Nation with Dov Lipman August 09, 2023

Torah Lessons for Today (4:23)

VOI's Dov Lipman looks at the weekly Torah portion of Re'eh and contemplates what can be learned from it today.

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A Family of the Faithful (15:16)

One Nation with Dov Lipman August 09, 2023

A Family of the Faithful (15:16)

Rabbi Dr. Ron Kronish, founder of and senior adviser for the Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel, talks to VOI's Dov Lipman about dialogue.

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President Reuven Rivlin. Photo: Mark Neyman/GPO

In Praise of President Rivlin (2:04)

One Nation with Dov Lipman August 09, 2023

In Praise of President Rivlin (2:04)

VOI's Dov Lipman says Rivlin has been a critical voice for Israel in the aftermath of the arson attack on a Palestinian family in Duma.

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A Question of Context (50:30)

One Nation with Dov Lipman August 09, 2023

A Question of Context (50:30)

Today's topics include a discussion with Elie Pieprz and Alan Baker, reflections on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and lessons from the week's Torah portion.

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VIDEO

VIDEO Live@5: Conflict Irresolution

VIDEO August 11, 2023

Live@5: Conflict Irresolution

Tolerance, claims of rising racism and the daylight between Israel and America over Iran are the topics discussed by today's Live@5 panel.

VIDEO The Relationship Between Spirituality and Science

VIDEO August 11, 2023

The Relationship Between Spirituality and Science

An Orthodox Jewish physicist explains about the energy of the universe and how free will works.

VIDEO A Jewish-Communist-Environmentalist Arab Party MK

VIDEO August 06, 2023

A Jewish-Communist-Environmentalist Arab Party MK

MK Dr. Dov Khenin gives his take on Israel and the Middle East.

VIDEO How to Uncover Our Inner Artist

VIDEO August 03, 2023

How to Uncover Our Inner Artist

Hear spiritual artist and musician Eliezer Botzer's advice about connecting to one's internal missions.

VIDEO What Does Being a ‘Jewish Priest’ Mean Today?

VIDEO August 02, 2023

What Does Being a ‘Jewish Priest’ Mean Today?

To be a Cohen, a member of the ancient Jewish priesthood, has special status in Judaism. But is it still relevant in modern times? And if so, what does it entail?