The Land Of Israel Network

Rabbi Yishai is in Texas and speaks to a big audience of Bible Followers and Hashem lovers about Abraham's first purchase and about the great revelation in the modern rebirth of Israel. But first, the head of the Sons of Jacob, Judah, finally steps into role as he reluctantly rises to face the cloaked Joseph in the climax of the book of Genesis/Bereshit.

Educator and tour guide Josh Even-Chen joins Eve Harow to discuss his new book, The 36. Set all over the Holy Land, this thriller reflects some of the challenges, conflicts and differing types of ‘intelligence’ inherent to Israeli society. A great read for those familiar and less familiar with the history and present of this fascinating country. To purchase the book click here: https://www.amazon.com/36-Modern-Quest-Ancient-Holy/dp/B09HFSN5QQ

Security officials are on high alert as several major terror attempts were carried out by Jihadists throughout Israel over the past several days. On Saturday a young Jewish man was stabbed just outside the walls of the old city. Israeli border police who acted quickly to neutralize the terrorist were taken to task by Israel haters along with radical Israeli organizations and even Arab members of Knesset who accused the security personnel of using too much force. In a matter of minutes, the focus of the narrative shifted from the fact that a Jew was nearly murdered, to the justified actions of the border police. On this week's edition of Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten discusses how this happened. Plus all the latest news from Israel and the Middle East. Photo Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/91261194@N06/49746751801

Rabbi Yishai walks the Negev desert on Hanukkah and thinks about those who were there before like the brothers of Joseph going down to Egypt and the Jewish people camping here on the way to the Land of Israel. He also ponders Pharaoh's dreams and Joseph's explanation about the nature of God and his plan to save the Jews from assimilation.

Many people look at the world today and feel the foundations of American power shaking - and most are afraid. Here is an episode about empires, made in the spirit of Hanukkah. Rav Mike takes a look backward to seek wisdom for survival in imperial transitions Am Yisrael has weathered in the past, touches on the problems of the present, and even takes a glance forward to offer a taste of what might lie ahead. Photo Credit: Outtacontest, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/outtacontext/8682324203 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/

Mark Feldman, founder and CEO of Ziontours and Director at Diesenhaus Travel Agency joins Eve to speak about Israel's latest closure of the airport to all foreigners. Was it wise policy? Are sudden shutdowns our new reality? Did COVID-19 ironically resuscitate travel agencies and tour operators?

Extremist Israeli organizations, and believe it or not, radical Members of Knesset were up in arms that Israel's President Isaac Herzog lit Hanukkah candles at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron last night. On today's Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh says that while it's no surprise that Hamas and the Palestinian Authority accused Herzog of "storming" Hebron on Hanukkah (which is essentially a blood libel), what's more disturbing is MK's and Israeli groups who are not in the consensus trying to deny a modern-day connection between Judaism and its second holiest city.

Have you ever wondered why exactly Hanukkah lasts eight days? You may be familiar with the 'jar of oil' answer, but this interlude will give you a lot more to think about. Tune in to Rav Mike's annual class on Hanukkah in honor of the yarzheit of his father, Charles Feuer, of blessed memory.

On the Israel Podcast: Malkah Fleisher joins Yishai to decorate for Chanukah. Then, Ben Bresky on Thanksgiving at the Lone Soldiers Center. And finally, Rav Mike Feuer on the dark corners of the Messianic line in the Torah portion of Vayeshev.

Eve Harow shares her thoughts on events of the last few days as her family prepares for the wedding of her son, Matanya to his Rachel. May Hashem shine his countenance upon them and grant them peace. In memory of Eli Kaye. Hy”d.

26-year-old Eliyahu David Kay HY"D, an immigrant to Israel from South Africa was murdered in a Jerusalem terror attack on Sunday morning. Four other Israelis were wounded in the attack, one seriously, which was carried out by a well-known Jihdaist Hamas supporter who lived in Jerusalem. The assailant sprayed Jews with bullets as they made their way to the Western Wall for morning prayers. On today's Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh discusses this horrible incident and says that even with all the pain, Israel is strong, and the Jewish People are here to stay.

Heroism is a precious quality, and one strong enough to change the world. Here is the story of the Israeli mission to free hostages on Entebbe, perhaps the most heroic mission of its time. At its heart lies a person who in many ways embodies the qualities of his generation - Yoni Netanyahu.

At the foot of the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs Rabbi Yishai Fleisher goes through the Torah portion of Vayislach and discusses the wrestling match between Jacob and the angel of Esav, the granting of the name Israel at Beit El, and the tear-jerking burial of the Matriarch Rachel in Bethlehem, and then finally Jacob's long-awaited return to Isaac in Hebron. Also: The darn New York Times is teaming up with Israel-haters to delegitimize Hebron - we must fight it!

Aryeh Green joins Eve Harow to discuss the international efforts to bring electricity to 600,000 million Africans who don’t have even basic services because they’re not on the grid. His company, Gigawatt Global, is at the forefront of building solar energy fields in countries who are in dire need of clean water, safe food supplies, medical care and education. Aryeh for many years has also been at the forefront of Israel advocacy and insistence on accuracy in reporting. Listen to a wide ranging and fascinating discussion with 2 people devoted to their old-new homeland, including connecting to our heritage as he did while hiking the Israel Trail.

An Israeli couple remains imprisoned in Istanbul, Turkey after taking a photo of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's palace, which unbeknownst to them, was illegal. Israeli officials are scrambling to secure their release. On this week's edition of Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh argues that no doubt the arrest - (and upcoming trial) was politically-based since the couple is Israeli. Israel is hopeful that they will be allowed to return home to their young son very soon.

Yitzhak Rabin faced conflicts on all three fronts of Jewish history - within Am Yisrael, between Israel and the nations, and as a people in their land. This episode focuses on the third, as the Arab/Israeli war shifts into the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. This new phase of struggle will see the rise of the PLO as a legitimate political force, the strengthening of Palestinian identity among Israeli Arabs through the birth of Land Day and a horrific surge in terror.

In Hebron, Rabbi Yishai Fleisher talks about the Torah portion of Vayeitze and Jacob's beautiful vision of the ladder between heaven and earth and the ensuing mission of the Jewish people. Then, Jacob's hard sojourn into Exile but with the gift of the birth of the tribes of Israel. All this while contending with the flock's fertility and the fertility of feuding wives - the mothers of Israel - Rachel and Leah.

When most people think about Yitzchak Rabin as Israel's Prime Minister they focus on the Oslo Accords and his tragic murder, but many are unaware that Rabin's assassination ended his second term. Here is an episode on his opening round as Prime Minister, when Rabin's choice as the first native born Israeli to head the government opened a new era. We will see him face down US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on the international scene, but in the end a handful of religious idealists will force him to compromise on the domestic front.

Red red soup! Rabbi Yishai is joined by Rav Mike Feuer to discuss the book of Genesis Torah portion of Toldot and the tricky relationship between Esav and Yaakov - where one power rises and other falls - and the even trickier path to getting Isaac's blessings.

Rav Yehuda HaKohen speaks with Eve Harow about his Vision Movement and how he trains young leaders for the next stage of Jewish history. How do we build a distinct Hebrew nation state that’s not just a Star of David version of a Western one? What should be our relationship to our Muslim neighbors? Are we in a post Zionist era? Is a one state solution a viable possibility? Enjoy hearing from a rebel with a very clear cause and a unique way of thinking. HaRav Yehuda HaKohen - https://visionmag.org/author/thenextstage/ Vision Movement - www.visionmovement.org