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The magical month of Elul holds so many possibilities for blessing, as long as we reach out and grab onto the Hand that is being extended our our direction! Pull Up A Chair 13AUG2026 - PODCAST

Antisemitism The Jay Shapiro Show 13AUG2026 - PODCAST

With no malice aforethought Phantom Nation 12AUG2026 - PODCAST

Tomer Tzaban, a former Israeli counterterrorism operative who spent a decade conducting undercover missions in Gaza, has detailed his experiences in a podcast interview about his book, “The Ghosts of Rafah: An Undercover Counter-Terrorism Agent in the Heart of the Middle East Conflict.” Tzaban spoke with Alan Skorski on the Alan Skorski Reports podcast about his years with the elite Shimshon unit, where he served from 1986 to 1996. The unit operated undercover inside Gaza, with agents frequently assuming Arab identities and relying on disguises and carefully developed cover stories. Tzaban described operations that involved tracking terrorist suspects, preventing attacks and targeting members of armed groups. One operation involved a group of terrorists who, according to Tzaban, had disguised themselves as young Orthodox Jewish men as part of a plan to abduct Israeli soldiers and hold them for ransom. Tzaban also described an operation in which an intended target was located in a heavily populated area. The team abandoned the mission after a large number of children emerged from a nearby school, he said. Protecting civilians took precedence over completing the operation, consistent with the procedures under which the unit operated. Maintaining a convincing disguise required attention to details that went far beyond clothing and appearance. Tzaban said operatives had to understand local customs, speech patterns and even seemingly insignificant differences in daily life. He recalled that agents avoided strongly scented personal-care products because unfamiliar fragrances could make them appear out of place. Teams also worked with local Arabic speakers who could navigate regional dialects and social nuances. According to Tzaban, Gaza's different areas had distinct dialects, making language a potentially dangerous vulnerability. An operative could speak Arabic well and still attract attention by using words or pronunciation associated with another region. The conversation also touched on “Fauda,” the Israeli television series about undercover counterterrorism operatives. Tzaban said he knows several actors involved with the series and believes some of the show's early storylines drew heavily on the kinds of missions conducted by units such as Shimshon. His book recounts individual operations while also examining the personal cost of spending years working undercover. Tzaban described the constant pressure of maintaining a false identity and the psychological effects that could continue long after an operation ended. Tzaban also discussed security concerns in Europe, arguing that some extremist organizations have pursued strategies for decades that are now becoming more visible. He warned that Western countries, including the United States, should study those developments rather than wait until similar threats emerge at home. The interview concluded with a discussion of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and the intelligence failures that preceded it. Tzaban said the attack represented a profound turning point for Israel and had consequences that extended far beyond the immediate security failure, changing the way many Israelis and Jews view the country's security and the threat posed by Hamas. “The Ghosts of Rafah” draws on Tzaban's experiences to provide a firsthand account of Israel's undercover counterterrorism operations in Gaza during the 1980s and 1990s. Watch the interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ2_UjnyWOY&t=4s Alan Skorski Reports 12AUG2026 - PODCAST

Is it to late for Jews in the world? The Jay Shapiro Show 11AUG2026 - PODCAST

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On this show, Tamar shares an unnerving phone call she received, and the story around it made her cry. The Tamar Yonah Show 09AUG2026 - PODCAST

Life offers abundant opportunity to carve our respective path, reputation, legacy. Created in His image, we can either squander precious time and chance in lieu of rising to the challenge of leaving every day better than the day before. Pull Up a Chair 06AUG2026 - PODCAST

Angry with G-d for Not Making Them Jews Phantom Nation 05AUG2026 - PODCAST

Antisemitism on the rise The Jay Shapiro Show 04AUG2026 - PODCAST

JNS Senior Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Tobin told podcast host Alan Skorski that the truth remains the strongest weapon for supporters of Israel as Democratic leaders and some Jewish officials intensify criticism of the Jewish state. The interview focused on what Skorski described as a decades-long Democratic campaign against Israel, highlighted by former Obama adviser and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's recent trip to the country. During the visit, Emanuel told Israeli audiences that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had isolated Israel and that the longstanding U.S.-Israel relationship had essentially run its course. Skorski opened the discussion by reviewing earlier Democratic administrations. He recalled how President Bill Clinton pressed Israeli leaders to stay in the Oslo Accords despite Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat's repeated violations and calls for violence that contributed to the first and second intifadas. Under President Barack Obama, Skorski said, the White House deliberately created “daylight” between the United States and Israel. Obama likened Palestinian suffering to the Holocaust, the group J Street rose to prominence, and delegates at the 2012 Democratic National Convention booed recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Skorski asked Tobin about the responsibility to challenge Jewish officials such as Emanuel and groups including Jewish Voice for Peace and Neturei Karta. He connected the issue to sinat chinam—baseless hatred among Jews—that Jewish tradition links to the destruction of the Second Temple. Tobin's Tisha B'Av column, “Denial Inside the Modern Siege Lines,” argued that those who demonize Israel, rather than those who defend it, must internalize the holiday's lessons. Tobin said those who confront such critics hold the moral high ground. The conversation also addressed remarks by Caroline Glick at a recent JNS conference in Jerusalem, where she told the audience that “we still have the truth on our side.” When Skorski asked what that truth achieves, Tobin replied that it provides the moral authority to fight back and to mobilize Israel's supporters around the world. He added that debate is pointless with those who traffic in blood libels, because their aim is Israel's destruction rather than honest discussion. Tobin warned of a further danger from a new generation of “activist journalism” whose mission, he said, is to reshape both the United States and Israel according to its own ideological goals. The interview reinforced Tobin's position that publicly challenging Jewish voices aligned against Israel is both legitimate and essential to defending the Jewish state's security and legitimacy. VIN NEWS Watch the interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQgI07Ex8SM&t=5s Alan Skorski Reports 04AUG2026 - PODCAST

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It's History Repeating Itself - And Not the Good Kind! Howie does not believe that Trump's New Oslo Accord will work, find out why on this explosive episode of Political Hitman! Political Hitman 02AUG2026 - PODCAST

On this show, Tamar lays it all down as Europe allows itself to be invaded, and what may happen in the near future, which could turn Europe, into Eurabia. Plus, why would someone want to move to Israel during war time, and what does he have to say about his experiences here? Tamar Yonah speaks with Dr. Benjamin Raab, a new immigrant to Israel who talks about how living in Israel has changed his life for the better, and can change your life too if you decide to make the plunge. The Tamar Yonah Show 02AUG2026 - PODCAST

Natalie hosts Marc Rosenberg, of Nefesh b'Nefesh, to talk about the latest trends in North American Aliyah. Over 2,000 people are moving to Israel this summer, there are no more seats on the planes, and we discuss how do we reach the other 99% of Jews still living in the Diaspora? Listen as we touch upon the tough questions: Why aren't they coming? Returning Home 02AUG2026 - PODCAST

How conditional is our relationship with God? Do we only reach out with urgent 'requests' or do we re-up each day with renewed commitment to being "A Light Unto the Nations"? Pull Up a Chair 30JULY2026 - PODCAST

Israel, Iran and America The Jay Shapiro Show 30JULY2026 - PODCAST

Virtually treasonous? Phantom Nation 29JULY2026 - PODCAST

Israel and the World The Jay Shapiro Show 28JULY2026 - PODCAST

Lennygoldberg.com The Jewish Truth Bomb 27JULY2026 - PODCAST

'Deals', 'shmeals' - prolonging the war with Iran's IRGC is just wrong. People are dying! Forget the military ping-pong and tit-for-tat strategies. They're just buying the IRGC regime more time. Tamar examines the latest developments and asks whether it's time for a different approach. Also on today's show: Don't wait for perfect conditions to do what needs to be done. Tamar speaks with Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman about the remarkable effort already underway to prepare for the Third Temple. From crafting sacred vessels to weaving the Parochet (the curtain before the Holy of Holies), people across Israel—and around the world—are helping get everything ready for the day it is needed. Learn more at https://TheThirdTemple.co.il/en/ The Tamar Yonah Show 27JULY2026 - PODCAST

Enough of Israel is the only democracy… Phantom Nation 22JULY2026 - PODCAST

Tisha B'Av The Jay Shapiro Show 21JULY2026 - PODCAST

Natalie welcomes Shayna Netanyah to the show in a live zoom interview. Shaya, 47, divorced no children, was a liberal Jewish woman in Northern California. Immediately after the October 7th attacks, her reform synagogue began expressing sympathy for the Palestinian cause, and her friends turned against the Jews. When she was hanging up posters of kidnapped Israelis, people in her community ripped them down. Over and over this occurred until finally, thugs attacked her outside her front door while the neighbors stood by silently, with smiles on their faces. It was Germany 1945 and Shayna decided then and there to leave. She will be making aliyah at the end of September. Returning Home 19JULY2026 - PODCAST

On this show: * Where did the Lost 10 Tribes go? * The saddest Day of the Year * More Death Threats from Iran? -with guest: Dr. Mordechai Ben-Menachem, commentator on mid-east and world issues, and author of the book: Muslim Winter tinyurl.com/y6g85sec The Tamar Yonah Show 19JULY2026 - PODCAST

Lenny's Tanach Classes - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LkefZVRH2LmhAYowZQK71?si=DjJjgcWISzyBolUq1aRf6A&utm_source=copy-link The Jewish Truth Bomb 20JULY2026 - PODCAST

Alan Skorski recently interviewed ordained Minister and Heritage Foundation Visiting Fellow, Luke Moon, who returned to Heritage following the Tucker Carlson fiasco last year, in which President Kevin Roberts initially refused to distance the think tank from Tucker Cralson, following his interview with Holocaust denier, racist groyper, Nick Fuentes. During the interview, Moon said that he had several conversations with Carlson, who sought his counsel on how to shed the “antisemitism” label. After advising Carlson on the necessary steps needed to redeem himself, “Tucker doubled down on his antisemitism,” according to Moon. Luke returned to Heritage as a Visiting fellow to combat antisemitism, from both the right and left. Moon spent last decade focusing his attention on raising awareness about persecuted Christians in the Middle East and encouraging Christian support for Israel and the Jewish people. During the interview, Moon spoke about the Marxist/Islamist alliance. While taking about Wisconsin Gubernatorial candidate and other DSA candidates, the frequent refrain is, " "None of us are free until Palestine is free." Moon asks, "Why is it important for the DSA activists and candidates to declare this idea? It is because the liberation of Palestine means the end of Israel. And Israel is a stand-in for God. To destroy Israel is to destroy God which would bring about liberation from God's commands and expectations." Israel is the living testimony that the God of the Bible makes promises and keeps them. You cannot look at a reconstituted Jewish state in the ancient homeland — after two thousand years of exile — and call it a coincidence. It is a provocation to every worldview that denies a sovereign God who acts in history. Karl Marx was once asked who he hated the most in Britain and his answer was a British preacher named Charles Spurgeon. Spurgeon was a revivalist preacher who was leading thousands of working-class people to faith and taking away Marx's army. Marx hated him for it. Similarly, the Islamists demand total submission to Allah. The God revealed in scripture, particularly through Israel and the Church, is a rival truth claim that must be suppressed. When Islamists come to power, the churches and synagogues are destroyed. The ones that aren't destroyed are turned into museums or government-controlled PR outlets. Back in 2014, when I started advocating for Christians in the Middle East, there were over 450,000 Christians in Iraq. Twelve years later, there are less than 185,000. There are more Christians in Israel than Iraq. Alan Skorski Reports 16JULY2026 - PODCAST

Judaism does not hide from inner-reflection and growing pains. Tisha B'Av commemorates that which can happen when we put our faith in man in lieu of God, resulting in catastrophic disaster. This year, suppressing our egos in order to hear the mighty, aching admonishment of Eicha, we are compelled to ask (again!), has anything changed? Pull Up a Chair 16APR2026 - PODCAST

Israel has gone into election mode The Jay Shapiro Show 16JULY2026 - PODCAST

Vance needs an education. Phantom Nation 15JULY2026 - PODCAST

How Charlie Kirk Prepared to Defend Israel — and Why He Turned to His “Rabbi” In this uncensored interview, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki shares what Charlie Kirk wanted to understand the night before he was assassinated as he prepared to push back against fake news, conspiracy theories, and attacks on Israel. Rabbi Wolicki also breaks down some of the wild claims promoted by Israel haters and explains, point by point, why they simply do not hold up. What was Charlie preparing to confront, and why did he feel this conversation was so important? You'll hear the full story here. You can find out more about Rabbi Pesach Wolicki at: https://israel365action.com/ Click here to access rapid responses to fake news about Israel: https://theisraeltruthnetwork.org/ =================== "The Tamar Yonah Show" www.IsraelNewsTalkRadio.com Please like and subscribe so our hearts and voices are not silenced. Subscribe to us: On Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/INTRyoutube On Rumble: www.Rumble.com/user/intr Share this video!

On this show: Death threats on U.S. President Trump from Iran, and what some think he should do about it. Plus: An exclusive interview with the project researcher of Project Qumran (Rhonda Attar) who shares the details of an excavation near the Dead Sea, which uncovered what might very well be the incense used in the Holy Temple thousands of years ago! What you will hear about this find could be a catalyst for a new 'G-d consciousness' of people world wide. Aside from this exciting revelation, you will also hear about a tragic and bizarre MURDER of the LAST person who was the guardian for this archaeological find. Handling holy items of the Temple comes with danger & possible Divine consequence if not used properly. Read more about this archaeological discovery for FREE at: www.ProjectQumran.org Interview Rhonda Ketoret 12JULY2026

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Natalie speaks with Chava Stein who made aliyah with her family from Baltimore in August 2025. The moved directly to Ramat Beit Shemesh to be with other Olim from the U.S. Chava shares the hard parts of making Aliyah, even to Ramat Beit Shemesh aka "Little America" and shares that it is NOT America at all, despite what people say. Moving from a big house to an apartment, two big cars to one; and having to learn Hebrew are all adjustments the family has made. While Chava says Ramat Beit Shemesh has enough Olim that her children have made friends easily, learning Hebrew BEFORE moving to Israel would have made things easier, and she advises to invest in your childrens' ulpan 2-3 years in advance of making aliyah. Listen to hear the whole story and contact me for more information at natalie@israelnewstalkradio.com Returning Home 12JULY2026 - PODCAST

Natalie interviews Linn Johansson Lesinonen, a recent Olah from Sweden who moved to Israel with her husband and two small children just two months ago. Linn, a Journalist for several Swedish publications, attests that immediatly after Oct. 7th protests for Hamas began taking place daily in Sweden, Jews were accosted on the streets, and many Jews began hiding their identity. Linn lives in Holon where she joins her mother and sister, and with this family support, she has made the transition to Israeli life quickly. To ask questions about Holon or Sweden, contact me Natalie@IsraelNewsTalkRadio.com and I'll pass your comments to Linn. Returning Home 09JULY2026 - PODCAST

Antisemitism has reached the heights of the 1930s The Jay Shapiro Show 09JULY2026 - PODCAST

Our homeland is not an "afterthought"; Israel remains front and center of all Jewish teachings. Living in the land of our ancestors is a most humbling honor, helping lay a foundation for my family in anticipation of the arrival of Moshiach. Pull Up a Chair 09JULY2026 - PODCAST

The root of today's problems Phantom Nation 08JULY2026 - PODCAST

Alan Skorski sat down for an interview with former IDF General and paratroop commander, Matan Vilnai, who along with Muki Betser and Yonaton Netanyahu, led Israel's elite unit, the Sayeret Matkal, to perform the greatest military rescue of hostages in history. On June 27th 1976, a French airliner was hijacked en route from Israel to France. After stopping in Athens, the airliner was hijacked by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and West German terrorists, then flown to Entebbe, Uganda, following a brief stopover in Libya. The hijackers demanded the release of 53 terrorists imprisoned in Israel, Kenya, and West Germany. In response, following failed attempts to get the hostages released through diplomatic channels, on July 3, Israel dispatched four Hercules cargo planes carrying over 100 soldiers, and escorted by Phantom jet fighters. While the planes were dispatched on July 3, the mission wasn't officially approved by the Knesset until they were in the air for 2.5 hours of a 7 hour flight. The mission itself took place on July 4. After flying roughly 2,500 miles from Israel to Uganda, the Israeli forces rescued the hostages within an hour after landing. During this historic rescue, 3 hostages were killed in the crossfire, and another hostage, Dora Bloch, was murdered by Ugandan troops while in a Ugandan hospital. The operation, initially code-named Operation Thunderbolt, was later renamed Operation Yonatan, after it's leader Yonatan Nentayahu was killed during the rescue. During the interview Skorski asked General Vilnai questions like where he was when news broke of the hijacking, what thoughts went through the minds of him and his colleagues about the potential of a successful rescue mission, and what his feelings are now, 50 years later. Listen to the interview for the real inside story of how the entire operation unfolded from beginning to end, and whom General Vilnai credits for the success of the mission, and what was the most important lesson learned from Entebbe. Note: General Vilnai is featured on the far right of the ramp by the Black Mercedes as they rolled the car back out onto the tarmac upon their safe return to Israel. Alan Skorski Reports 07JULY2026 - PODCAST

On this show, Tamar talks about: - a bug that just doesn't want to leave - America's 250th birthday, and recalls the bicentennial 50 years ago, and her surprise at the headlines back in 1976 on America's birthday! -A shocker! - News stories that will educate you as to what to expect in the future - Who's the Boss? - Tamar tells you what you already know regarding Donald Trump's statement. The Tamar Yonah Show 05JULY2026 - PODCAST

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Israel's relationship with the US in crisis The Jay Shapiro Show 03JULY2026 - PODCAST

Israel exists not because we are either blessed or cursed by Washington. We remain the embodiment of God's promise and no human can derail our destiny, egos be damned. Resilience, laughter and unbridled faith are the hallmarks of Am Yisroel! Pull Up a Chair 02JULY2026 - PODCAST

Israels needs to redefinethe enemy Phantom Nation 01JULY2026 - PODCAST

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Natalie speaks with Channah Rothberg aka “Chef Raw Raw” who made aliyah from Denver, Colorado in her late 20s, and found herself searching for “herself” in the north as a raw food chef. Channah takes us through her adventures in the raw food world in Israel, which is quiet, and explains the miracles that led her to be a married lady with ten kids in only three short years. Quite a story. Today, Channah is a Health Coach and runs cooking workshops and educational courses for women. You can find out more at momshiach.com Returning Home 28JUNE2026 - PODCAST

On this show, Tamar speaks with Jonathan Pollard on the 'been there, done that, failed withdraw policy' and cease-fire that we do after every war with our enemies that work for our destruction. Pollard weighs in on our leadership's tired mistakes when it comes to actually winning a war. The Tamar Yonah Show 28JUNE2026 - PODCAST

Relations with US have become a problem The Jay Shapiro Show 25JUNE2026 - PODCAST

Stop wringing your hands and responding to "hate posts" and other displays of Jew-hatred. They are not honest truth-brokers. Save time and soar! By increasing Jewish learning, bettering family connections, and deepening religious observance, we'll perform the mitzvah of being a light unto the nations. Pull Up a Chair 25JUNE2026 - PODCAST

Canadian political strategist, attorney and best-selling author Warren Kinsella described a highly organized, well-funded international effort to spread antisemitic propaganda and delegitimize Israel in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre, during a recent interview with Alan Skorski. Kinsella, whose new book “The Hidden Hand: The Information War And The Rise Of Antisemitic Propaganda” is a national best-seller, pointed to the rapid emergence of 2,500 protests worldwide — even as Israel was still identifying its dead, injured and kidnapped — as evidence that the demonstrations were not organic expressions of outrage but part of a premeditated campaign. “The sameness in the protests with the same slogans and messages, even if in different languages, the professional signs, and their acting in a way that was almost with military precision,” Kinsella said. He cited toolkits distributed by groups like Students for Justice in Palestine that instructed participants on whom to call if arrested and assured them that legal expenses would be covered. “It was the organization, money, and coherence that you just don't see in an organic spontaneous response to an event. It was clear that this was a ‘campaign,'” he added. Kinsella traced elements of the strategy back decades, referencing a 1993 meeting between American Jewish activist Gary Wexler and Israeli-Arab NGO leader Ameer Makhoul around the time of the Oslo Accords. According to Kinsella, Makhoul told Wexler that Palestinians would mirror and surpass Zionist campus activism, summer programs in refugee camps, global organizations and PR efforts — ultimately securing more media coverage. “They watched Jewish activism for decades, including programs like Birthright, and created their own infrastructure to dominate an information war against Israel,” Kinsella said. The author emphasized that young people have been prime targets of Hamas and its allies in Iran, Russia and Qatar. He cited a Harris poll showing that 70% of young Americans were more sympathetic to Hamas than to Israel following the Oct. 7 atrocities. Kinsella highlighted Hamas's “binary communication strategy,” noting the terror group's ability to livestream its horrors for recruitment among Arab and Muslim audiences while simultaneously denying responsibility for the massacre and blaming Israel to Western audiences. On the political front, Kinsella wrote that activists understand city councils do not set foreign policy but serve as “pillars and building blocks” that can influence higher offices and ultimately shape federal policy. He rejected claims that criticism of Israel is merely about policy, stating the campaign is rooted in antisemitism. Kinsella also debunked the blood libel accusing Israel of “genocide” in Gaza, describing Hamas as experts at provoking Israeli responses that produce civilian casualties for propaganda purposes. A prime example of media bias cited in the book occurred during President Joe Biden's visit to Israel in solidarity after Oct. 7. A rocket struck a Gaza hospital that day, prompting immediate headlines from The New York Times and other outlets accusing Israel of bombing the facility and killing hundreds. The story was later corrected — the hospital was barely damaged, casualties were minimal, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad was responsible — but the damage had already been done globally. Kinsella recently visited Israel for the premiere of his upcoming documentary “The Campaign,” based on the book, which examines the effort to delegitimize Israel, threaten Jewish communities worldwide and undermine Western democracy. “First they come for the Saturday people, then they come for the Sunday people,” Kinsella warned. -VIN News Watch the Interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FARX18QRslI&t=14s Watch the Trailer for Waren Kinsella's upcoming documentary, The Campaign: https://www.campaigndoc.com/ Alan Skorski Reports 24JUNE2026 - PODCAST

Our friendly menace Phantom Nation 24JULY2026 - PODCAST