Keep Making Aliyah

Keep Making Aliyah

Author: Yishai Fleisher September 2, 2016 Duration: 1:12:48
After the Jewish people came to the Land of Israel they were commanded to "keep making aliyah" - to go up to Jerusalem 3 times a year. Rabbi Yishai Fleisher is reunited with Rabbi Mike Feuer for Spiritual Cafe where they discuss the end of the summer, the passing of Gene Wilder, the Torah portion which includes the laws of kosher and non kosher animals, the searching for the right spot and building of the Temple, and the laws of the false prophet. Reconnect with the Torah portion and the Land of Israel on this weeks exciting program.

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There's a particular energy that comes from living at the heart of a story thousands of years in the making. The Yishai Fleisher Israel Podcast channels that energy directly into your headphones, offering a raw and nuanced perspective on the nation that is both ancient and constantly being reborn. Host Yishai Fleisher brings a lifetime of unique roles to the microphone-his insights are shaped by his time as a soldier, a journalist, a biblical scholar, and a voice for communities like Hebron. This isn't just a news recap from the region; it's a deep dive into the ideas, conflicts, and spiritual currents that define modern Israeli reality. Each episode feels like a conversation that could range from the geopolitical shifts shaking the Middle East to the timeless wisdom found in a weekly Torah portion, all filtered through the lens of someone who doesn't just report on Israel, but lives its daily struggle and miracle. You'll find discussions on family, health, and Jewish thought woven into the analysis, creating a holistic picture of life there. For anyone seeking to move beyond headlines and understand the soul, the politics, and the everyday resilience of Israel, this podcast becomes an essential listen. Yishai's firsthand experience provides context that is both scholarly and street-level, making each topic immediate and deeply personal.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 551

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If For Such a Time As This [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:48
First, why is salt kosher in the Temple sacrifices, while honey is not? Then, Ester's death-defying march into the King's inner-chamber! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the didactic details of offerings, and…
King's Power-Ring on an Evil Finger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:03:02
What can a Haman do when he has the King's Ring? A lot, if he is not stopped. Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to understand the psychology of a megalomaniacal Amalekite and to finish up the book of Exodus with clouds o…
Bad Queen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:33
Tricky politics and attitudes! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to discuss the intense political moment Israel finds itself in today and Isabelle and Ester - a bad queen and a good queen in Jewish history. Then, Malkah…
The Golden Bull Downtown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:03:52
Why would anyone worship a golden calf? Why would anyone put up a golden bull in downtown Manhattan? Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to stare down the snarling idolatry and take a holy peek at the beaming face of Moses…
Amalekites, Antisemites, Jihadists, Oh My! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:57:58
The month of Adar is meant to be joyful, and that is why the dark energy wants to bring it - and Israel - down. Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to fight the Amalekites and to see the perfection in the Priestly vestment…
Put a Lid on It! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:06:15
Blueprint from On High!! Time to build the Tabernacle and within it the Show Table, the Altar, the Menorah, and the Ark of the Covenant! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to understand why God even wants an abode in our…
Witches, Ditches, and an Eye for an Eye [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:30
Responsibility for your actions! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to study Torah tort law in the portion of Mishpatim including out of control fires, unwanted seductions, open ditches, and bad witches. Then, Malkah Flei…
Hearing the Ten Commandments on the Temple Mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:21
Rabbi Yishai tells Rav Mike Feuer about his adventure at the world's holiest place in the heart of Jerusalem. Together they discuss the Torah portion of Jethro, Moses' advice-giving father-in-law, and the 10 statements t…
Weapons of Faith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49:24
Leaving Egypt the Jewish men take swords for the eventual next wars, and the woman take tambourines to celebrate the eventual miracles! Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai for a faithful journey through the Splitting of th…