Normalization - The Final Frontier

Normalization - The Final Frontier

Author: Yishai Fleisher July 25, 2019 Duration: 46:51
A pro-Israel Saudi blogger gets harassed on the Temple Mount. Jason Greenblatt rocks the UN. Pinchas shoots holy lasers and brings down flying Bilaam. And after the war, the Jews have to make booty dishes Kosher! Malkah Fleisher joins Rabbi Yishai for holy war and the path towards normalization.

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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.
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