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Born in Israel in 1942, Ory Slonim grew up amidst the ravages of the country's War of Independence. Ory came from a seventh-generation family that lived in Hebron, grew up in Tel Aviv, married, and became a successful lawyer. In 1986, Israeli President Haim Herzog appointed Ory as special counsel to the Defense Minister for issues of POWs & MIAs, from the civilian world, concentrating on families. Ory enlisted in the mission, gaining senior cooperation with the Mossad. For his work, he accepted a payment of one Israeli Shekel per year. Over the next thirty-six years, Ory searched the world for young IDF soldiers, pilots and reservists who were captured in battles and never heard from again. His mission to find the missing boys saw him traveling to nations that did not recognize Israel, and meeting with terrorist representatives. In the capacity of knocking on doors worldwide, and on families of the POWs & MIAs, Ory became known as the “Door Knocker.” In addition, Ory has tirelessly worked for Variety – the Children's Charity, having served as President and Chairman of the organization in Israel and as International President between 2003 – 2005.  In 2011 Ory was honored by President Shimon Peres with the Israeli Presidential Medal of Distinction. On this episode of The One Way Ticket Show, Ory shares his one way ticket to a future in a place where all soldiers, POWs & MIAs will be back home and where children in need will be okay. During our conversation, Ory also shares what it's like dealing with terrorists and non-state actors, the painful conversations he had with families of POW-MIAs, draws from Moliere who said how uncertainty is uglier than the worst certainty, and highlights the importance of giving.   For more, pick up a copy of Ory's book: "A Knock At The Door: The Story of My Secret Work with Israeli MIAs and POWs".           

This week we marked the 50th anniversary of that watershed moment in Israel's history. The war's hold on Israeli society remains as powerful as ever – indeed more powerful than ever.To discuss the way that the war impacted the men who fought it, and generations of IDF leaders since, Caroline's guest on this week's Caroline Glick Show was Maj. General (res.) Gershon Hacohen. They discuss how come some of the veterans of that war took a radical turn to the lefthow Israel has changed from 1973 until the present day and --- how it has not America's role in that fateful war and what it teaches about Israel's relationship with the US

President Herzog, at ceremony marking 50th anniversary of Yom Kippur War, warns that Israel's internal threat is its most acute of all. Official Saudi delegation visits Palestinian Authority. Shots fired at IDF position near Tulkarm, no injuries or damageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been fifty years since the Yom Kippur War. And as such, we want to share our Tell Saki project, which first came out in 2021. Over the course of two episodes, we go back to the horrors of the war, and specifically to one small hill in the Southern Golan Heights where - over the course of thirty-six hours - a group of young IDF soldiers went to hell and back.Stay connected with us on Facebook, the platform formally known as Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six Palestinians killed in separate clashes with IDF. Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Biden to meet along sidelines of UN General Assembly. Two arrested for allegedly stealing decommissioned tank from IDF baseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the amazing story of how a newly observant IDF war veteran - Lazer Brody - spent four days with the Lubavitcher Rebbe of saintly and blessed memory. The story begins with the First Lebanon War of 1982 and then moves to 770 in Crown Heights, Parshat Korach, 5747/ June 25-28, 1987. The Rebbe's unforgettable eyes...

Outcry after Netanyahu accuses anti-overhaul protesters of joining forces with PLO, Iran, prompting clarification from prime minister's office. IDF says Palestinian gunmen fired at Israeli forces in separate attacks; no injuries. Erez crossing to Gaza Strip remains closed after weekend rioting along border barrierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF confirms Palestinians attempted to launch rocket from West Bank into Israel, Israel offering rescue and humanitarian aid to Morocco after deadly earthquake, demonstrations continue over judicial reformSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Tech Israel editor Sharon Wrobel and military correspondent Emanuel Fabian join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode. A 6.8 magnitude quake on Friday devastated areas across the Morocco, killing over 2,000 and leaving thousands more wounded. It is the biggest to hit the North African country in 120 years. What is Israel currently doing -- or planning on doing -- to help the victims? The shekel depreciated more than 1% on Thursday to around 3.85 against the US dollar, trading around the weakest since March 2020. How much does the judicial overhaul crisis factor into this? On Monday, the Bank of Israel left the benchmark interest rate steady at 4.75 percent for a second month in a row. While the interest rate is steady, there are rumors that the governor of the bank, Amir Yaron, will be jumping ship. Wrobel weighs in. Israeli soldiers entered the Arab Israeli city of Kafr Qasim and clashed with locals, lightly injuring five, while chasing after two Palestinian suspects who infiltrated through the West Bank security barrier. Why is this against IDF regulations? This morning, goods were again allowed to be exported from the Gaza Strip after a week's suspension. What caused this week's suspension? Discussed articles include: Death toll from Morocco quake crosses 2,000, as authorities fear it'll keep climbing Fears of constitutional crisis drive shekel to three-year low Bank of Israel keeps interest rates unchanged, says cycle of jumps may not be over IDF soldiers enter Arab Israeli city against regulations, clash with locals; 5 hurt Israel to end suspension of Gaza exports on Sunday Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: The new 100 Israeli Shekel bill, December 31, 2017. (Nati Shohat/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louie is interrogated by the IDF as his crew is prepped to transfer to Houston. In Houston, Cpt Richards is on alert for their arrivals. The Mercury is attacked by an unknown fighter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coalition and opposition members say no compromise reached on judiciary overhaul. Islamic Jihad member killed during IDF operation in Tulkarm area refugee camp. IDF lone soldier Sergeant Maxim Molchanov, killed in truck-ramming attack last week, to be laid to restSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this #SinisterScuttlebutt episode we have a full house! Rev. Jeff Ivins and Warlock Rick Colemire join your hosts to discuss an empty time capsule unearthed at West Point, the Marine Corps. declaring war on Fox News, and yet another V.A. technical error. On The Tower, Magister Adam Campbell tackles growing dissension in the ranks of the IDF, and we all take a trip down memory lane as we recount various interactions with animals during our service and pay tribute to Navy veteran Bob Barker.

Another terror attack this morning, another dead Jew :((( It's not about “occupation”. It's not about “apartheid”. It's not about “oppression”. It's about a genocidal culture that rewards murdering Jews! It is 30 years too late for the Israeli government to do the one thing that will allow us to finally end the genocidal war against us, designate the Palestinian Authority an enemy ASAP! That's it. Right now, the establishment treats the Palestinian Authority like a potential partner, giving it money, allowing its leaders to incite to kill us and to support terrorists. It is impossible for Israel to end the terror war against us by using the IDF to go after individual terrorists! The PA must be declared an enemy ASAP!!! We will overcome this evil, it is just so painful that we are at fault for the continuation of this evil terror war against us because we allow a genocidal fake people called “palestinians” to continue to be recognized as a legit people, with a legit leadership.

Podcast: Mordechai Kedar on the Return of Terrorism in the West Bank Since the end of the second intifada nearly twenty years ago, and the attendant calming of the West Bank, the main source of violence against Israel has been the Gaza Strip. That's involved fewer terrorists blowing themselves up in Israeli cafes and more rockets fired across the border. But over the last year the pace of terrorism from the West Bank is once again accelerating, with two attacks in Israel just this week. Mordechai Kedar is a scholar of Arab politics and a retired lieutenant colonel in the IDF, where he specialized in military intelligence, focusing on Syria, Arab political discourse, Arab media, and Islamism. Today, in conversation with Mosaic editor Jonathan Silver, he shares his assessment of what's happening in the West Bank. Musical selections in this podcast are drawn from the Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, op. 31a, composed by Paul Ben-Haim and performed by the ARC Ensemble.

IDF force neutralize Palestinian who attempted car ramming attempt near Hebron. Israeli police rescue Beit Shemesh mayor from Haredi Orthodox rioting. Former senior security officials petition High Court against probe into spyware useSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thirty years after the Israeli government approved the first part of the Oslo Accords, declassified minutes from that cabinet meeting reveal the doubts of government ministers, of then-Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, and of then-IDF chief of staff, Ehud Bark, on entering into an agreement with the PLO. Despite his concerns, Rabin still implored the ministers to approve the agreement: "The business is very complicated…There are things which in such a reality have no smooth solutions," he said. Three decades later, the reality remains complicated. Dr. Michael Milstein is head of the Palestinian Studies Forum at the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University. He previously served as advisor on Palestinian Affairs in Office of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, and head of the Department for Palestinian Affairs in IDF Military Intelligence. He spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about his take on what happened in the cabinet meeting 30 years ago, and where the sides are now. (Photo: Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many Israelis, the IDF has long been considered the people's army, a beloved and trusted institution that represents the nation's Zionist ethos and serves as an expression of Jewish solidarity. Now, in the midst of one of Israel's most violent period's since the second Intifada, and with significant opposition by thousands of voluntary reservists to the government's judicial overhaul plans, that trust threatens to dissolve and leaves in its wake a security threat. Complicating matters further is a pending bill that would grant Haredi Jews an exemption from military service. Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain explore what this moment means for Israel's solidarity, its ability to defend itself, and where to begin to repair this fracturing.

Episode 34 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Benjamin Anthony, Co-Founder & CEO of the Miryam Institute. In this episode, Chuck and Benjamin discuss the pros and cons of a possible US-Israeli defense treaty, a potential side product of the US-Israeli-Saudi normalization deal now under discussion. Chuck describes the conditions under which a treaty such as this would be favorable for Israel, although he is in a minority view among Israeli defense officials, Benjamin leans more towards the majority view, raising concerns about the future deployment of IDF forces abroad. They also briefly touch on the assassination of the head of the Russian Wagner Force, Yevgeny Prigozhin and the first Republican presidential debate. Benjamin expresses concern over GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's call for ending military aid to Israel when the current 10-year package expires in 2028. Chuck shares his deep concern, believing that the relationship with the US is critical to Israel's national security. The two disagree on the background to statements such as Ramaswamy's and similar ones by Democratic candidates. Benjamin attributes this primarily to anti-Semitism, particularly on campus. Chuck to Israel's policies regarding the West Bank.Join us as Chuck and Benjamin agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.To purchase Chuck's new book, "Israel and the Cyber Threat: How the Startup Nation Became a Global Cyber Power", click here: https://tinyurl.com/2sa4tfurFollow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvEDSupport the show

Rockslide near Dead Sea kills 5-year-old boy, injures eight. In rare move, IDF maps home of still at-large terrorist from Huwara attack. Malka Leifer gets 15-year prison sentence for sexual abuse of two studentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Senior analyst Haviv Rettig-Gur and political and legal correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn join host Anne Gordon on today's episode. The relationship between the United States and Israel is precious, and sometimes finicky. Of course Israel is glad to welcome American visiting dignitaries -- but Israel is also often on tenterhooks with concern about whether the big powers-that-be will tell Israel what to do (never mind that Israel won't necessarily listen). New York City Mayor Eric Adams was recently in Israel for three days, and managed those tensions. When National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir took to the airwaves last night, he expressed his view of Jewish entitlement in Israel, with some divisive, dramatic, and troubling statements. The real question, however, is whether he will yet become a competent minister. And the next Knesset session is coming fast -- after the Jewish holidays in the fall. With the ultra-Orthodox parties looking to cement yeshiva student draft exemptions into law, the coalition and its protestors are expected to face a contentious, complicated winter session. Discussed articles include: ‘I listened, I didn't weigh in': NYC mayor meets protest leaders, PM, a settler head NYC mayor says he wants to adopt Israeli drone tech for policing Ben Gvir says his rights outweigh those of Arabs in West Bank Ben Gvir: There's a bigger threat than 150 Arabs killed — it could spill over to Jews Coalition whip: We'll pass IDF draft law next, then continue with judicial overhaul Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts.   IMAGE: National Security Itamar Ben Gvir, left, and Coastal Region Police Commander Yoram Sofer present a new proposal to eradicate crime in the Arab community, in Jerusalem on August 17, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 12 year old girl had to stand up at her mother's funeral yesterday and tell the story of how she saw her mother get shot and killed at point blank range simply for the fact that she was a Jew daring to live in the land of Israel. The question is, when will the world wake up and say that this is enough? CNN as usual got the story all wrong about a Palestinian terrorist who was shot and killed in an IDF raid, Israel's security cabinet met to discuss taking the fight against terror to the next level and NYC mayor Eric Adams visited Israel. All this and a lot more on today's show!

Dr. Jay Bhatt, Deloitte's Managing Director Center for Health Solutions and Health Equity Institute, joins Dr. Rochester to discuss the business and economic case for investing in health equity. "US health care can't afford health inequities": https://www2.deloitte.com/za/en/insights/industry/health-care/economic-cost-of-health-disparities.html Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/files/transcript-bold-conversations-dr-jay-bhattpdf Find Dr. Bhatt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jay-bhatt/ Find Dr. Rochester on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-rochester-m-d-40700812 The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

Get ready for a deep dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Stas Grinberg, co-founder and managing principal at Vision and Beyond. From humble beginnings in a Starbucks, Stas and his partner Peter Grenzerman have built a real estate empire, managing 3100 multifamily units across four states.In this candid conversation, Stas shares how his experience as an IDF officer influenced his leadership style and helped him tackle challenges head-on. Discover how a significant crisis became a catalyst for their business growth, and how transparency and honesty earned them their investors' trust.Stas also provides an inside look into their expansion strategies, including the strategic onboarding of a seasoned CIO to manage risk and underwriting. He offers insights into the current state of the multifamily market, discussing the impact of inflation and rising operational costs, and their adaptive strategies to overcome these hurdles.In addition, Stas imparts invaluable advice for passive investors and shares his personal success habits. Learn about his philanthropic efforts through a foundation that supports retired company commanders, and his heartwarming adoption journey that changed his life profoundly.Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Stas Grinberg, and let his story fuel your ambition and offer you valuable insights into succeeding in the real estate sector. Eager to connect with Stas Grinberg? Follow him on LinkedIn for more insights. Don't forget to visit Vision and Beyond's website to learn more about their innovative work in real estate. Start your journey towards success today!VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow

Beni, Brooke, and Yoel discuss the cultural differences between the US and Israel. How dating is like as well as touching upon recent events like the protests, Ethiopian Jewish community, IDF, and more

Episode SummaryIn today's episode, AppSec CTO at Palo Alto Networks, Daniel Krivelevich, joins Matt to talk about AppSec for the modern engineering ecosystem. Daniel is a Cybersecurity expert and problem solver with a proven track record from working with numerous enterprises across several different industries, with a focus on Application and Cloud Security. He has served in the Intelligence Corps of the IDF, 8200, as a Security Specialist at LivePerson, and as the Cloud & Application Security Lead at Sygnia. He is also the Co-Founder of Cider Security, which was acquired by Palo Alto Networks in December 2022.Today, Daniel talks about how his views have been shaped by his experience on both sides of the equation, the rapid pace of software development, and the role of codification. Why is visibility such a vital part of mitigating threats? Hear about the changing role of security, the struggle with maintaining cybersecurity 101, and Daniel's recommended sources to stay up to date. Timestamp Segments·       [02:43] How Daniel's experiences have shaped his AppSec views.·       [09:27] The software engineering paradigm shift.·       [12:24] The role of security.·       [16:42] Is it realistic for security to keep up with software development?·       [20:27] How the engineers' freedom of choice impacts security.·       [26:14] The role of codification to reduce the attack surface.·       [30:21] Tools as targets.·       [34:47] How to mitigate threats of the increasingly complex ecosystems.·       [39:21] What's next?·       [44:40] The struggle with cybersecurity 101.·       [47:03] How Daniel stays sharp. Notable Quotes·       “The attacks that abuse the engineering ecosystem, they're not theory anymore.”·       “The challenge is helping defenders focus on what matters.”·       “Attackers always choose the path of least resistance.”·       “Once you have that visibility, you are usually capable of significantly reducing your attack surface.”·       “It's not the zero days that are what's leading.” Relevant LinksWebsite:          www.paloaltonetworks.com.LinkedIn:         Daniel Krivelevich. Resources:AppSec for the Modern Engineering Ecosystem.Secure applications from code to cloud. Prisma Cloud, the most complete cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP).Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian and health reporter Renee Ghert-Zand join host Anne Gordon on today's episode. Saturday saw an Israeli father and son gunned down in a fatal terror shooting at a carwash in the hotspot town of Huwara in the northern West Bank. What differentiated this terror attack from others? Moreover, given the predictable grassroots outrage at this attack, what led the IDF to shoot an individual? After reservists in Israel's Navy and Air Force quit as part of their protest against the government's reforms, the IDF suspended them. But they had already quit, so what did the military accomplish? A brand-new COVID variant that is dramatically different from previous variants has been detected in Israel and elsewhere. What do we know? And what are the implications of this variant for the new COVID vaccine on the horizon? Two new treatments should help lung cancer patients -- those suffering from recurrence and those who develop hypoglycemia due to the disease. And new research drills down to the biology of how men and women react to stress differently. Discussed articles include: Israeli father and son gunned down and killed in terror shooting at Huwara carwash IDF soldiers shoot masked settler allegedly hurling stones at Palestinians Air Force suspends several senior reservists as overhaul protests roil military New ‘very different' COVID-19 variant detected in Israel, Denmark and US Israeli study may open door to preventing relapse of certain types of lung cancer Doctors use breast cancer drug to treat life-threatening hypoglycemia in lung cancer patient Study shows how brain cells of males and females respond differently to stress Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Note: Israeli security forces secure the scene of a shooting attack in Huwara, in the West Bank, August 19, 2023. (Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many years, the Israeli Non-haredi Orthodox, who identified as “Religious Zionism,” was considered to be the Hyphen between Jewish and Democrate - Committed to the Equilateral Triangle of Am Yisrael, Eretz Yisrael & Torat Yisrael (The People, the land, and the bible). Over the years, they were considered to be the new generation of Serving Elite - In the IDF, Media outlets, Politics, and Public Administration. In recent years and mainly these days, it seems they chose a side. Is that so? Along with Ohad Merlin, we will try to bring depth to what happened: from moderate, they seem to transform into extremists, to the “religious Zionsm” Party we see today.  Ohad Merlin is an organizing and founding member of the Democratic Religious Zionist protest group.   #Israel #JudicialOverhaul #YallaTikvah #BenGvir #Smotrich #ReligiousZionism

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Editor David Horovitz and environment reporter Sue Surkes join host Amanda Borschel-Dan in today's episode. A full front-page ad taken out in many if not most Israeli newspapers this morning with an image of IDF chief Herzi Halevi and the famous David Ben-Gurion quote, "Every Israeli mother will know that she's entrusted the fate of her children into the hands of commanders who are worthy of it."Who took out the ad and what is its purpose? On Tuesday this week, several ultra-Orthodox newspapers appeared to jump on the anti-judicial overhaul bandwagon. What is the motivation here? Temperatures in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Gulf of Eilat are reaching near-record highs this year. How is this expected to affect the seas' ecospheres? The First International Resources public relations firm, headed by political strategist Zev Furst, has been employed by Abu Dhabi's renewable energy company, Masdar, to improve the image of oil magnate Sultan al-Jaber, the controversial pick to lead this year's United Nations COP28 climate conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Hear how the US Jewish community is being targeted. The Environmental Protection Ministry recently published its annual index of wrongdoers. What topped this year's list? Discussed articles include: Ultra-Orthodox push for draft exemption law strains the coalition's docile unanimity Netanyahu, Levin said to seek pause to overhaul after Haredi party revolt Eastern Mediterranean turning tropical, as warming waters force native species out PR firm says it may tap US Jews to boost image of UAE oil boss ahead of climate meet Phosphate mining company ICL Rotem tops latest list of worst environmental offenders Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: An ultra-Orthodox Jew walks outside the army recruitment office in Jerusalem, August 16, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The IDF publicly penalizes two top naval officers, Bank Leumi is set to launch its first ever English version of its app next week, making it the first bank in Israel to provide app services in English & Archaeologists excavate a Bronze Age 4,000-year-old mud-brick arch.  New “Welcome to Israel” campaign with Hasod Store: https://bit.ly/3DK2SKD Support the show here: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Israel Daily News Roundtable: http://patreon.com/shannafuld Music: Shabatot vChagim; Yaara Shaulian Purchase Judaica from the Jerusalem Art Project: http://shrsl.com/298r5-2ze1-1d847 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/israeldailynews/support

Are there any developments in Israel that Netanyahu's coalition is backing away from judicial "reform" or are there subtle signs of a coming "theo"cracy?  Was Lahaina a wildfire or energy weapon?  Is there a war on women?  Why or why not?  Please join Steven and Bonnie for a glimpse into the coming satanic rule from which our wonderful merciful Savior has redeemed us.   Many leaders in Israel urging both public and private to strike if far-right coalition won't obey High Court: https://m.jpost.com/israel-news/article-754047 Reservists in IDF on strike - a crime punishable by life in prison or free speech?: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-754861 Israel, abuse of women: Mistakes or harbinger of coming dystopia?: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-754598 Is China suffering judgments?: https://youtu.be/qpjB-IXOGJk Wildfire or attack on Lahaina?: https://youtu.be/q-Zmz2Z8JE8 Boats ON the ocean near Lahaina burn: https://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/?p=272184 Previous plans for Lahaina: https://sashalatypova.substack.com/p/maui-plans-for-a-high-tech-prison

As the headlines in Israel and the Jewish world are filled with articles about how high-ranking Israeli soldiers, and pilots, are threatening to stop serving in the IDF, one Israeli Airforce pilot is speaking the truth and calling out their bluff, with facts. The absurd thing is that all the high ranking officers and pilots who are threatening to stop serving in the IDF, if the judicial reform is not stopped, are blaming the government for "destroying the IDF". It's like someone coming at you to punch you telling you that you are going to get hurt, and it will be your fault, unless you stop doing whatever you are doing. They are the ones destroying the army, yet blaming the government. Like I said, absurd. Yet, the media parrots that line because it suits their anti-government narrative as well. Regardless, the truth is that the Israeli army is much stronger than those soldiers and pilots threatening to serve. The IDF, and Israel, will survive this anti-democratic and destructive protest movement. What has become clear to many, though, is how fragile the loyalty is of the tiny elite secular strata of Israeli society to the Jewish state of Israel. But, again, they are a tiny minority, and we will overcome this hiccup in Jewish history stronger and more united. Do not miss this very important interview!

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode. The personal attacks against IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi are heating up. The security establishment believes that by allowing repeated attacks on top military brass, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to shift responsibility onto them over the current harm to the state of military readiness caused by reservists' refusals to carry out their duties in protest of the coalition's controversial judicial overhaul legislation. Rettig Gur and Goren dive into the issues, including Yair Netanyahu's role in all of this. On Monday, prime minister Netanyahu condemned discrimination against secular women by bus drivers or by Haredi passengers, following a recent series of such incidents. Why is this in Netanyahu's political interest even as a minister in his coalition, Environment Minister Idit Silman, attempts to push through gender-segregated bathing at national parks. And Goren weighs in why this isn't a bad thing -- especially for Arab women. Discussed articles include: Security officials tell TV network PM trying to shift blame onto them for harm to IDF PM's son shares a post calling Herzi Halevi the worst-ever IDF chief After cases of discrimination against women on buses, PM calls to punish offenders Teen girls told to sit in back of bus, cover up because of Haredi passengers Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey everybody, thanks for coming back to the TCP. Tonight I get to talk to Bestselling author Steve Hartov. Steven Hartov was born in New London, Connecticut, attended public schools in New England and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Boston University. In 1973, he joined the U.S. Merchant Marine Military Sealift Command, beginning a series of adventures that would later appear in his non-fiction pieces and fictional works. In 1977, he volunteered for the Israel Defense Forces Airborne Corps, serving first as a paratrooper and later in a Special Operations branch of Israeli Military Intelligence. He subsequently spent 13 more years as a reservist in the IDF, and later as a Task Force commander, rank of major, in the New York Guard. In the mid-1980s, he began writing a series of espionage novels based in the Middle East. His trilogy, “The Heat of Ramadan,” “The Nylon Hand of God” and “The Devil's Shepherd,” earned nominations for the National Book Award, top ten placements in the Book of the Month Club and translations into six foreign languages. In 2003, he co-authored the New York Times non-fiction best seller, “In the Company of Heroes,” followed by “The Night Stalkers” and "Afghanistan on the Bounce." His newest novel, "The Last of the Seven" (August 2022) is the second part of a thrilling WWII trilogy that began with "The Soul of a Thief" (May 2018), also from Hanover Square. He is the former Editor-In-Chief of Special Operations Report, a professional journal on military and law enforcement special tactics. His works are recommended readings by the U.S. Army War College. Find Steve at on facebook at: Steven Hartov Author The Last of the Seven: A Novel of World War II A spellbinding novel of World War II based on the little-known history of the X Troop—a team of European Jews who escaped the Continent only to join the British Army and return home to exact their revenge on Hitler's military. A lone soldier wearing a German uniform stumbles into a British military camp in the North African desert with an incredible story to tell. He is the only survivor of an undercover operation meant to infiltrate a Nazi base, trading on the soldiers' perfect fluency in German. However, this man is not British-born but instead a German Jew seeking revenge for the deaths of his family back home in Berlin. As the Allies advance into Europe, the young lieutenant is brought to recover in Sicily. There he is recruited by a British major to join the newly formed X Troop, a commando unit composed of German and Austrian Jews training for a top secret mission at a nearby camp in the Sicilian hills. They are all “lost boys,” driven not by patriotism but by vengeance. Don't forget to check out Blood Red Ivory on amazon or where ever books are sold. Ty Benhoff two coming soon. Thanks to Crush Limbo for the music. Tripecoh Media LLC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatscriminaljs/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatscriminaljs/support

Terrorist operatives from the Jenin area said that they fired at a rocket at the Shaked settlement  in northern Samaria. They posted a picture of a rocket in a launcher. The IDF found the launcher  and believe the rocket exploded at the site during the  launch. The rocket was of low quality with a small quantity of explosives. Gunmen from the Al-Ayyash battalion linked to Hamas claimed responsibility, in the 5th such incident in recent months.  Res Maj Gen Uzi Dayan was deputy IDF Chief of Staff and is currently Chair of Mivtahi-the Forum of National Commanders. KAN's Mark Weiss asked him how concerned he is about the West Bank rocket threat. (Photo:IDF)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Learning from a former IDF air force squadron commander about leadership and management skills - Building a strong workplace - Becoming a successful entrepreneur is possible at any age Tune to hear from a former IDF air force squadron commander - Kobi Regev,  CEO of The Squadron. Hear the incredible story how Kobi transformed his experience as a seasoned IDF pilot into an international company teaching leadership and management skills! This episode will take your company to new heights!

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An 20-year-old IDF soldier dies during a training exercise while in extreme heat; Israeli citizens from Ethiopia call on authorities to rescue Ethiopian Jews from the conflict-affected Gondar region &  Israeli superstar Ishay Ribo is set to headline the largest Jewish concert in history at Madison Square Garden in New York City.  New “Welcome to Israel” campaign with Hasod Store: https://bit.ly/3DK2SKD Support the show here: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Israel Daily News Roundtable: http://patreon.com/shannafuld Music: What They Mean; Erika Krall https://open.spotify.com/artist/1mFosR8GfDea3Vvdfcz48W?si=PZgjomLWSxmyw-s0-LMBQw Purchase Judaica from the Jerusalem Art Project: http://shrsl.com/298r5-2ze1-1d847 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/israeldailynews/support

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Political correspondent Tal Schneider and military correspondent Emanuel Fabian join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode. Officials from the Civil Administration, backed by police, destroyed or evacuated five buildings in the “Aira Shahar” outpost near the settlement of Kohav Hashahar this morning. Why is this a surprise? On Friday, the chief of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, admitted that the state of the force's readiness was “worsening” in the face of the reservist pilots' refusals to serve, after which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a pretty explosive reaction. Fabian and Schneider weigh in. A Jewish Iranian man who arrived to Ben-Gurion Airport was deported soon after on Friday. What are the allegations against him? Last night, hundreds of right-wing activists protested in Jerusalem over settler brawler Yehiel Indore's continued remand over the death of a Palestinian man on August 4. Fabian updates us on the case and evidence against him. Schneider speaks about the looming municipal elections, which are arguably Israel's midterm elections. She explains that she's set to take a tour in search of furry friends in Bnei Brak. Discussed articles include: In rare move, security forces evacuate illegal West Bank outpost PM said to have shouted at IDF chiefs: ‘It looks like the army is running the country' Air force head warns damage to military readiness worsening amid overhaul split Jewish Iranian stopped at airport on spying suspicions, sent back to Iran – Shin Bet Hundreds at protest call to free settler suspected of killing Palestinian; 2 arrests Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: FILE - A rat crosses a Times Square subway platform in New York on January 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damascus explosions target Hizbullah rockets. Gallant says IDF draft unaffected by judicial protests. Israel slams US-Iran deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Saudi Arabia move forward with an Israel normalization deal? The IDF prevents a terror attack & Graffiti or Street art? Hear from the Tel Aviv talents that work outside of the law.  New “Welcome to Israel” campaign with Hasod Store: https://bit.ly/3DK2SKD Support the show here: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Israel Daily News Roundtable: http://patreon.com/shannafuld Music: Flying High; Erika Krall https://open.spotify.com/track/7Ai4h2rjsYHG09FLsQqpc4 Purchase Judaica from the Jerusalem Art Project: http://shrsl.com/298r5-2ze1-1d847 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/israeldailynews/support

This week, Israeli patrolman Chen Amir (of blessed memory) gave his life to protect others in a terror attack in Tel Aviv. The terrorist who killed Amir was from the West Bank area of Jenin where terrorists are funded and trained to kill Israeli citizens. In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim contrasts media coverage of this week's attack versus last month's IDF operation in Jenin to root out terrorists. Listen now. The CUFI Minute is another way to enjoy CUFI's online news and analysis segment, the CUFI Weekly. Featuring host Kasim Hafeez, this microcast is a quick yet in-depth topical segment you can listen to while commuting to work or making your afternoon cup of coffee. We should stand in solidarity against terrorism including when it happens in Israel. In under 10 minutes a week, learn about the history behind many threats facing Israel, the significance of important holidays and anniversaries throughout the year, and what's happening in Israel and the broader Middle East.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Avi Mayer and Lahav Harkov.On this week's podcast Avi and Lahav talk with The Jerusalem Post's top analyst Herb Keinon about the big stories of the week. They discuss Israel's security concerns in Saudi normalization talks, plus why the IDF is treading carefully even as Hezbollah ramps up action on the northern border. In addition, there is National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's role in the escalation of clashes between Israeli settlers and Palestinians. Plus, a delegation of freshman Democrat members of the US House of Representatives were in Israel this week, and what Herb thinks that says about the state of bipartisan support for Israel in Washington.

In this amazing episode of The Plant Free MD with Dr Anthony Chaffee, Tomer Pappe, who greatly improved his Type 1 diabetes control with a ketogenic/carnivore diet, tells his story and how he changed his life and took back control over his own health. Tomer is a certified Personal Trainer, but these days he specializes as a Certified Clinical Nutritionist. In his past he was a Half Marathoner representing the IDF. As a kid he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Today by a low carb approach he is delicately managing his Type 1 Diabetes, and thanks to that decision, he has better control of his blood sugar than most non diabetics! Tomer is the founder and owner of “The School of Balance” in Israel in which he is successfully helping other diabetics achieving normal Blood Glucose online. Please like and subscribe if you like the channel and this episode, and if you are diabetic and have tried a low carb or carnivore approach, please comment below about your experience with it so that others can learn from your example! Thank you, and enjoy!  Contact Tomer: Tomer's Website: https://tomerpappe.com Tomer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomerpappe Tomer's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomerPappe   Contact and Follow Dr Chaffee: ✅PATREON for early releases, bonus content, and weekly Zoom meetings https://www.patreon.com/AnthonyChaffeeMD ✅Sign up for our 30-day carnivore challenge and group here! https://www.howtocarnivore.com/ ✅INSTAGRAM: @anthonychaffeemd www.instagram.com/anthonychaffeemd/ ✅TWITTER: @Anthony_Chaffee ✅TIKTOK: @AnthonyChaffeeMD ✅Apple Podcast: The Plant Free MD https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-plant-free-md-podcast/id1614546790 ✅Spotify: The Plant Free MD https://open.spotify.com/show/0WQtoPLuPMWWm3ZT3DYXzp?si=PPc2rXZzQXuzjIRK__SEZQ ✅To Sign up for a personal consultation with me, you can use my Calendly link below to schedule an appointment: ✅60 minute consultation https://calendly.com/anthonychaffeemd/60-minute-consultation ✅For collaborations, please email me at the below address. Please understand that I cannot give advice over email, but only in a consultation setting: AnthonyChaffee@gmail.com For more of my interviews and discussions, as well as other resources, go to my Linktree at: ✅ https://linktr.ee/DrChaffeeMD OR my website at: ✅ www.TheCarnivoreLife.com   ✅ Carnivore t-shirts from the Plant Free MD www.plantfreetees.com ✅THE CARNIVORE BAR: Discount Code "Anthony" for 10% off all orders!   https://the-carnivore-bar.myshopify.com/?sca_ref=1743809.v3IrTuyDIi ✅Barbell Foods Biltong and Meat Sticks Use code AC10 for 10% of all orders! www.barbellfoods.com.au ✅Schwank Grill (Natural Gas or Propane) https://glnk.io/503n/anthonychaffeemd $150 OFF with Discount Code: ANTHONYMD ✅Butcher Crowd Meat Deliveries https://home.butchercrowd.com.au/?via=anthony Code CARNIVORE20 for $20 off your first purchase ✅ iRestore Laser Hair Therapy: $400 off with discount code AnthonyChaffee https://glnk.io/wyrl/anthonychaffee ✅X3 bar system with discount code "DRCHAFFEE" https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100676052-13511487 ✅Spearhead tallow and soaps referral link https://www.spearheadsoaps.com/?ref=gx0gql8b Discount Code "CHAFFEE" for 10% off ✅Cerule Stem cells https://DrChaffee.cerule.com ✅CARNIVORE CRISPS: Discount Code "DRCHAFFEEMD" for 10% off all orders! www.carnivorecrisps.com ✅Shop Amazon https://www.amazon.com/shop/anthonychaffeemd?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp   And please like and subscribe to my podcast here and Apple/Google podcasts, as well as my YouTube Channel to get updates on all new content, and please consider giving a 5-star rating as it really helps!   This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. #nutrition #keto #carnivore #fyp #diabetes

Is Natanyahu's judicial reform a strengthening of democracy in Israel or a first step in the establishment of a Talmudic state?  Is much of the body of Christianity urging support for Israel in any changes they make?  Is the purpose of the Ukraine war to deplete the west of all military resources prior to an attack by Russia/China?  Are we on the brink of stepping off into a freefall that will take us face-to-face with our Messiah? ISRAEL Repeat: Netanyahu ordered by leader Schneerson to “hasten ‘messiah's' coming”: https://archive.org/details/benjamin-netanyahu-ordered-to-hasten-jewish-messiahs-coming Repeat: In 2014, Netanyahu promised the Haredi that Talmud et al would be the law of the land: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/180440 Principles of Kahane now provides platform for many in the coalition, who was he?: https://imeu.org/article/fact-sheet-meir-kahane-the-extremist-kahanist-movement Netanyahu's felonious coalition: https://www.thedailybeast.com/shocking-list-of-crimes-linked-to-benjamin-netanyahus-new-israeli-government Open letter to Congress, signed by former Israeli diplomats, explains some of what has happened politically, including that reasonableness repeal is only the first of 100 newly proposed laws:  https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/to-counterbalance-netanyahus-words-an-open-letter-to-congress/ Kahane ideals: https://www.timesofisrael.com/rabbi-meir-kahane-and-israels-far-right-explained/ Ben-Gvir convicted: https://www.jpost.com/Israel/Ben-Gvir-convicted-of-inciting-to-racism Haredi move to insert yeshivah students as exempt from IDF service: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-752379 Israel needs a constitution: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-752439 After Netanyahu's lurch to the right, elections held today would defeat Likud soundly: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-752446 Democratic Israel takes exception to a religious (Talmudic) government: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/07/27/israel-ultra-orthodox-judicial-religion-netanyahu/ As a result of reasonableness repeal, 10% of working physicians in Israel seek employment/relocation in another country: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-752812 Post reasonableness repeal, 58% of Israelis fear civil war, 49% concerned re IDF readiness: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-752856 Haredi disproportionate birth rate in Israel: https://www.israelhayom.com/2022/02/22/israeli-birthrate-on-decline-data-shows/ Education Min. resigns and Defense Min. fired after vote: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-752886 Brief timeline and initial fallout of the repeal of reasonableness: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-752808 Interesting discussion of the issues - judicial and media independence - in Israel: https://www.npr.org/2023/02/04/1151390615/israel-supreme-court-far-right Hints of Supreme Court cancellation of judicial “reform”?: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-752913 Former PM, Ehud Olmert, states Israel headed for civil war: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/former-pm-olmert-after-passage-of-overhaul-bill-we-are-entering-a-civil-war/ Israel's Supreme Court to discuss repeal of reasonableness 9.12, can/will it overturn?: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-753169 https://m.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-753255 Netanyahu coalition can do what it wants: https://m.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-753192 Supreme Court v Basic Law in Israel: https://m.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-753255 Israel - Legal penalty based upon race?!: https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/editorial/2023-08-01/ty-article-opinion/.premium/in-netanyahus-israel-even-a-jewish-rapist-is-privileged/00000189-ad8e-db2e-adfd-afaff7350000 Israeli sellers vandalize Christian tombstones: htt...

Tune in for a conversation with Yotam Politzer, CEO of IsraAID, a leading Israeli humanitarian aid organization and longtime partner of AJC, about the group's mission and the impact of sharing Israel's expertise and technology to help millions worldwide after crises hit. Yotam also shares his personal journey and how he found his passion for humanitarian work. Additionally, hear what our podcast community at AJC Global Forum 2023 in Tel Aviv had to say when we asked: why do you love Israel?  *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC.  Episode Lineup:  (0:40) Podcast Listeners (2:47) Yotam Politzer Show Notes: Learn: Crossing the Red Sea: Israel and Africa in 2023  Listen: Israel's Reasonableness Law: What it Means for Israel's Democracy and Security Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, tag us on social media with #PeopleofthePod, and hop onto Apple Podcasts to rate us and write a review, to help more listeners find us. __ Episode Transcript: Transcript of Podcast Listener Segment: Manya Brachear Pashman:   This week, we bring you voices from Tel Aviv. I spoke with Yotam Politzer, the CEO of IsraAID, about the importance of sharing Israel's expertise and technology with the world's most vulnerable.  But first, hear from some podcast listeners who stopped by our podcast booth at AJC Global Forum 2023 to tell us why they love Israel. Listeners, the mic is yours.  Corey Sarcu: My name's Corey Sarcu, I'm from Chicago. Hannah Geller: My name is Hannah Geller, and I'm from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Irvin Ungar: My name is Irvin Ungar. I'm from Burlingame, California, which is near San Francisco. Corey Sarcu: As for why I love Israel, there are so many reasons. I think, culturally, Israel is kind of a crazy place. Everyone is very welcoming. They're almost aggressively welcoming in a way, like one of the first things, they meet you for five minutes, and they're already calling you achi, which means my brother, it goes along with the whole theme that really the Jewish people, we're all one big family, and Israel is just the natural manifestation of that in the state. Hannah Geller: I love how in Israel, I can walk on the street, I can be on the bus with someone, and a stranger will invite me to Shabbat dinner. I love how the woman at the pool will just hand her baby over to me if she has something else to be tending to–and I've never seen her in my life. Irvin Ungar: The reason I love Israel is probably-I've been here several dozen times. And the first time I arrived, I do remember feeling like I was coming home, and I'm still coming home. The question is why I left if I'm still coming home, and I've been here that many times, but nonetheless, that's the way I feel. I'm with my people. I'm with my people when I'm not in Israel. These are like my brothers. So I'm here. That's why I'm here. ___ Transcript of Interview with Yotam Politzer: Manya Brachear Pashman:   Yotam Politzer joined IsraAID, Israel's preeminent humanitarian aid organization, in 2011. In fact, he was the NGO's second employee. Since then, he has flown on dozens of aid missions personally helping more than a quarter million people after some of the world's worst disasters. In 2017, he took over IsraAID as its chief executive officer and has since expanded the reach of Israeli disaster aid around the world. Earlier this year, he received the Charles Bronfman Prize, a $100,000 award given to a Jewish humanitarian under 50. Yotam is with us now, in Tel Aviv. Yotam, welcome to People of the Pod. Yotam Politzer:  Thank you. Thanks for having me. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So first, thank you for all that you are doing to quite literally repair the world. Tell us about your upbringing and what led you up that particular Jewish professional path. Yotam Politzer:  So, I wasn't thinking that I would end up chasing disasters around the world in places like the tsunami in Japan, or the Ebola outbreak, or most recently, Afghanistan, where we had a very dramatic operation. I grew up in a small village, in a small Moshav in the north part of Israel. My father is a social worker, my mom was a school counselor, and had a beautiful childhood. And before my military service in the IDF, I did something-it's kind of a gap, we call it in Hebrew Shnat Sherut, which translates to service year. And it's kind of a volunteering year before the military service. And I did that with youth at risk, many of them are from Ethiopia, Ethiopian Jews. It was an incredible year, probably one of the most meaningful years of my life and I kind of developed my passion not just for service, but also for working with people from other cultures, essentially, using humanitarian work not only to save lives, but also to build bridges. And I learned so much from the Ethiopians that I worked with at that time. And then after my army service, like every Israeli, I followed what we call the hummus trail. Which is this crazy phenomenon with about 50,000 Israelis every year are traveling, backpacking after the army to kind of clear their heads from the tension of the service. Most people go to India or South America, I went to India. And it's called the hummus trail because the locals are starting to make hummus for the Israelis that are traveling. So I was following the hummus trail- hummus was not highly recommended. In India it has a bit of a curry taste to it. But ended up arriving to Nepal. And I was planning to trek in the Himalayas. And I did that for a couple of weeks. And then I saw an ad that invited backpackers to volunteer with street children in Nepal, of all places. I thought well, it sounds cool. Oh, you know, I'll do it for a couple of weeks, I'll continue to Thailand or wherever I was going. I ended up staying there for three and a half years, really fell in love with that kind of work. I came back to Israel and want to start my life and two weeks after I came back to Israel, that was 2011 the tsunami in Japan happened. Mega disaster, more than 20,000 people lost their lives, half a million people lost their homes. And IsraAID, which was at that time, a tiny organization with basically one employee and a few volunteers, offered me to lead a relief mission to Japan. And again, I was supposed to go for two weeks and I ended up staying there for three years.  So that's how it kind of all started for me. And interestingly for IsraAID, it used to be a disaster response organization, and it's still part of our DNA, but in Japan we realized that for us our impact could be not just immediate relief and pulling people out of the rubble and giving them medical support, etc. Also we need to look at long term impact. In Japan, a rich country, the third-largest economy, they didn't really need our support with immediate relief. But what we supported them with was trauma care for children. Which, again, is an area that unfortunately, in Israel, not because everything is so perfect here, but because of our, you know, ongoing challenges from the trauma of the Holocaust to the ongoing conflict, we really developed this expertise to help children cope with trauma.  So that's all how sort of how I started. And then from Japan, I went to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which was terrifying. I remember every night I used to wake up full of sweat. It's one of the symptoms of Ebola, but thank god, I'm okay. And then I led a mission in Nepal, after the earthquake they had in there, we actually had a very dramatic search and rescue operation. And we found the last survivor of the earthquake, was a woman who was trapped under the rubble for six days without food or water.  And then I led a relief mission to Greece with a Syrian refugee, actually also in partnership with AJC's, some of AJC's team members actually joined me. And it was amazing, because these people were considered our enemies, and then all of a sudden, they receive support from us.  We can touch base on that later. But so basically, I was chasing disasters until 2017, when I was offered to co-lead the organization, first as a co-CEO, and then from 2019, as the global CEO. So now, you know, we started as employee number two. Now we have about 350 of us in 16 countries. And it's just an amazing privilege. And I'm still learning every day. That's what keeps me going. Manya Brachear Pashman: In 16 countries, how are those countries identified and selected as locations for IsraAID? Yotam Politzer: So, so for Israel, and it may sound bad, but for us, disasters are opportunities. And it doesn't mean that we sit down and wait for disaster to happen, they will happen, whether we like it or not. And it could be, you know, climate related disasters like a hurricane or tsunami, or earthquake, or manmade disaster, like what's happening in Ukraine, or in Afghanistan, when the Taliban took over, or it could be even a pandemic, like, well, we all just experienced a global crisis.  So whenever there's a crisis somewhere in the world, and it could be in a neighboring country like Turkey, where we just had an earthquake or in you know, the most remote places on earth like Vanuatu, near Fiji, we have an emergency response team that will deploy, many times in partnership with AJC. But we will send an emergency response team to essentially to do two things, one, to provide immediate relief, but to look for partners. And the partnership part is crucial, because we can't really do anything by ourselves. Manya Brachear Pashman: What about inside Israel? Yotam Politzer: So when you asked me how do we decide where to go, we decide where to go, where we have resources and partners who are interested in the type of expertise that we can provide. And this expertise is what we're bringing from Israel, whether it's water technology, trauma care that I mentioned, and other areas of response. We also know that so right now mentioned 16 countries, we have teams on the ground in Ukraine, actually responding to, you know, the bombing of the dam, just two days ago, our team was actually on the ground a few kilometers away from there. So thank God, they're safe. And but the good news is that we were able to respond immediately and we already have team on the ground. We have teams in Colombia supporting Venezuelan refugees. We have many teams in Africa, supporting the drought and some of the conflicts in South Sudan and elsewhere. The teams are not just Israelis. The Emergency Response Team deploys from here but very quickly, we identify local team members. So out of our 350 employees, many of them are actually local members of the communities that we train and support and they take the lead which is much more sustainable, because our end goal is not to be needed. Our end goal is to live the know-how and the capacity in the country, in the community, so they can support themselves. Manya Brachear Pashman:    What about inside Israel? Do you do anything– Yotam Politzer:  No, I mean, our mandate, IsraAID- it was established 22 years ago, actually by a group of activists and the vision was to bring Israeli expertise to the world's most vulnerable communities around the world, essentially saying, you know, Israel, again, not because everything is so perfect here, because of our challenges, we developed technologies, and techniques and methodologies that could and should be shared with disaster areas around the world. So many of the original members were actually  doctors and nurses, and people who were active here on a day to day basis, but wanted to share these know-how, and expertise with the world. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Why? Why not just keep it for yourselves? Yotam Politzer:  First of all, for several reasons, one, because we are global citizens. And we are influenced and influencing the world. And we should be a force for good. And it's really just the right thing to do. To that one, too, because we actually have an added value. We have unique expertise and unique experience that people don't have, everyone calls Israel, the startup nation, right. So we see ourselves as the humanitarian wing of the startup nation. And we also a little bit, South Korea says we think we should do more as Israelis and as a trade. So we're doing the best we can, we are reaching millions, but we should reach billions. So and the third reason, and that's also one of the reasons the organization is called East trade is that it's also an opportunity to build bridges. And I think that's where the agency partnership is crucial, because AJC is all about building bridges, right? Between the Jews and the world, if you will. And that's where I think there's such a beautiful alignment of values and of the mission and vision of how, again, terrible crisis and tragedies could be, could become a game changer in building bridges. And these bridges are, you know, could be built with Syrian refugees who are considered our enemies. I remember, I was called a Syrian guy, you know, after we pulled out his daughter, in Greece, and we treated her, she almost drowned. She told me my worst enemy became my biggest supporter, or a group of 200 Afghans that we pulled out that are now sending me Shabbat, Shalom every every Shabbat. So that's kind of the obvious, right? But, there's a lot of bridges that needs to be built also with our friends, you know, you know, whether it's in Guatemala, which is a country that's very, you know, supportive of Israel, but like, but we are supporting them. So our goal at Israel is not to, we're not here to do diplomacy work, or we're not dealing with politics. But at the same time, we do see ourselves as representatives of the Israeli civil society. And we do see how an added value of our work is these very strong bridges that are being built both on the high level and on the People to People connection. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Have you ever encountered people who are not willing to accept help from Israeli agencies? Yotam Politzer:  So honestly, it almost never happened. In 99.5% of the cases, people were very happy to receive support from Israelis, and from IsraAID. Sometimes people did not expect it. So I would say they were positively shocked to receive support. But, I think they were happy for several reasons. One is because it actually helped. Two is because we're not just there for short term, we're actually staying long, longer than most organizations. So we arrived in the first 72 hours, but we are typically, you know, staying at an average of five years, in an area. So we build trust. And, and people see that it's not just, you know, a token support.  Three, we have a very strong kind of multicultural team, right. When I mentioned the Syrian refugees, we had a lot of Arab Israelis, people who speak Arabic, who were able to provide the support. So it's not only professional, it's also a strong cultural understanding, and many of our local team members. The only cases I would say, which was a little bit complicated and challenging, was when we actually worked inside countries that don't have diplomatic relations with Israel. So when we worked with Syrians we didn't work inside Syria worked with Syrians who escaped. Same with Afghanistan. We help people evacuate from Afghanistan, but we didn't send our team inside. We did send our team inside Iraq, inside Bangladesh.  And for security reasons, mainly, our local partners knew where we were from, but the local government didn't. So we had to be much more careful in terms of our visibility. We couldn't wear our t-shirts and our logos and you know, mainly for safety and security reasons for our staff. That's that's obviously a challenge. I mean, politics is there, whether we like it or not. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So in those situations, do you feel like you make headway with the citizens with the public that you're helping, that may have a long term effect on how the governments consider Israel in the future? Or is that something that you care about? Yotam Politzer:  I mean, we do care, we are from here, and your organization is called IsraAID, and probably my life would have been easier if I would be working for the UN or working for Doctors Without Borders, or for other organizations that don't have any affiliation with Israel, right. So we do care, we do care about building bridges. And we do care about changing people's perspectives. One story that I have was from Sierra Leone, West Africa, during the Ebola crisis, we worked with the First Lady. And, she was shocked to receive support from the other side of the world, from Israel. She said, you came from Israel, all the way, I promise that, you know, when Sierra Leone will be Ebola free, me and my husband will come to visit Israel, and she actually followed her promise. So you know, that was like a very clear kind of diplomatic aspect.  Now, when we went to Malawi, also in partnership with AJC, following the terrible cyclone that they had, the President was the one who welcomed us and said, how excited he is for the support. When we talk about the Syrian refugees we have supported over the years, we worked there for six years, about 120,000 of them. So we do believe it goes a long way, right? It's not just one or two people. It's not just anecdotal. Whether it will lead to a political change in the Middle East, maybe hopefully, it definitely does change the perspectives of hundreds of 1000s of people. Manya Brachear Pashman:   What is the budget of of IsraAID? Yotam Politzer:  So this year, we're close to $23 million. Yeah. We tripled ourselves in the last two years. Again, not because everything is great, but because the world has gone mad. And it was a series of events that, you know, that we responded to whether it's, you know, Afghanistan, and Ukraine, of course, is an ongoing disaster and Turkey and others. So yeah, so we are in $24 million, we are growing, and planning to grow to $50 million in the next few years.  Which is really what we believe we need in order to continue responding in the countries that we are in have some kind of an emergency fund that enables us to respond to new crisis. By the way, I want to say that that's where AJC's has been an incredible partner, because AJC, I think, supported us in more than 20 countries over the last few years. And one of the main challenges is that there's a disaster in Country X, and we need seed funding, we need to be able to deploy immediately.  And that's typically what AJC provides. So and by the way, it's in places that are all over the media, like Ukraine, for instance, or in places like Malawi, that no one heard of. And that's crucial, because we know, unfortunately, that media attention equals to donor attention. So when things are in the media, it's much easier to raise funds, it's also limited, right? It's usually like a week or two, and then people move to the next tweet. When you're an expert, you probably know that.  But AJC has been there on both kind of the more high profile and low profile and really has been an incredible partner that really enabled us. Because once you're on the ground, it's not only that you're saving lives, which is, you know, our main goal, it's also you build partnership and relationship and you're able to communicate to the world that you're doing that so you can raise more money. So, so deploying quickly is important for several reasons. And AJC, you know, basically enabled us to do that. So that's huge for us. Manya Brachear Pashman:   If someone wants to volunteer for IsraAID, are there opportunities to do that? Yotam Politzer:  There are opportunities to do that, although I do have to say something because–we were based more on short term volunteers in the past. And there's a serious problem with that. Many people who come for a short term are actually doing more damage than good. I mean, they come with great intentions. But they start something that, you know, there's no continuation or if there's a lot of pictures with children in Africa, it's a very criticized field. Now, having said that, there are still people who have specific expertise–surgeons, for example, eye surgeons, you know, in a few days of volunteering, they could save people's lives, right. So, we're not against it, it needs to be people who are highly skilled, or people who can commit for long term. And we do take insurance, for example, college students, mainly graduate students, not so much undergrad, from specific fields who are looking for professional fellowships or internships in many of the countries. So there are definitely opportunities both for younger and for people who are young at heart. But the expertise or the long term commitment is crucial. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Responding to those kinds of crises, how does that reflect Jewish values? In other words, how do some of these crises contradict or violate Jewish teachings, Jewish values? And how much of a role does that play in you coming in to address it? Yotam Politzer:  So I think, you know, our team, just to clarify, is not just Jewish, right? We have Jews, Christians, Muslim, Buddhist, you know, other people. So it's a very diverse team, from any perspective, definitely, from a religious perspective. However, I think many of our team members are inspired by Jewish values. I mean, there's the obvious one of tikkun olam, which, you know, I think it almost became a buzzword, I heard so many people use it. So we almost don't use it because it became such a buzzword, but essentially, how we interpret this Jewish value is our responsibility to look beyond just our community. And to support the world's most vulnerable communities and really, literally repairing the world are supporting the repairment of the world. So that's kind of the clear connection, I don't I do think that everything that related to helping the strangers, right, people who are not just from our immediate community, is something that we strongly, strongly believe in.  I mean, there's a story that I always share about Ukraine. You know, if you're a Ukrainian Jew 80 years ago, you are-during the World War Two. You are at the bottom of the bottom of the barrel right? You're likely to be slaughtered by the Nazis or by their Ukrainian collaborators. And today in Ukraine, the Jewish community is a big Jewish community, they are receiving so much support, which is amazing to think about it from a historical perspective, they are entitled to support from the Israeli government and from the Jewish Agency. And from the JDC, from so many great organizations who are focusing on supporting Jews in Ukraine. I don't know if you heard that. But in the beginning of the war, when millions of people fled Ukraine, the Jews were told the Jewish refugees were told to put a sign with the letters I-L for Israel, and they were taken out of the lines, and prioritized.  So it's unheard of like, the tables have turned right. Which is amazing. However, what we take from it is that we have responsibility. And that's why it's so important that now Jews and Israelis show the world that we support everyone, not just Jews. And that we are different, and that we are there for everyone. And we are there even for people who are considered our enemies. Manya Brachear Pashman:   My last question is, I have to admit, every time you've talked about vulnerable people, I hear you say valuable, I just misheard you. But then I think, well valuable, vulnerable, one in the same. And I'm curious, what you have learned from the communities and people that you've served in this capacity, and also whether they have gone on to teach and volunteer and help and pay it forward? Yotam Politzer:  It's a great question. And I like it, I never heard this... But that's exactly how, not only me, but all of our team members feel like–vulnerable, our communities are also extremely valuable. And in many places, we see our role, not just in bringing the expertise and know-how but actually, in a way putting a spotlight on local expertise and local know-how. And that's how, in many of our countries of operation, now, the people who are leading the response are actually local members of the community, who received some training and support from us, but actually bringing their own cultural expertise.  And we've been learning so much from these people, again, from languages to cultures to how you find very innovative solutions when there are very limited resources. It's a really two way street, of learning. And now, many of our team members on the regional level, actually, when there is a crisis in a neighboring country, together with our team from Israel, they respond.  So now in Malawi, for instance, we sent a team from Israel and Kenya, together, when there was another crisis in the Caribbean, we sent a team from Dominica. So, because they know they're there, so practically, it's much quicker and they understand the local culture and context. So, definitely a big part of our role is to build this global team of disaster responders who can respond to disasters, both globally and locally and in the region. So we see how that becomes more of a bigger part of our strategy now to utilize local and regional resources, to support communities at risk. So it's not only, we're coming from the west, sort of with this know-how, we're combining that with local know-how and expertise. Manya Brachear Pashman:   You're not just parachuting in and imposing your solutions. Yotam Politzer:  Exactly. We co-create solutions. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Yotam, thank you so much, I really appreciate you sharing this time with us. Yotam Politzer:  Thanks for having me. And thanks for a wonderful partnership with AJC throughout the years. Manya Brachear Pashman:   If you missed last week's episode, be sure to listen to AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson break down last week's passage of Israel's Reasonableness Standard Law and what it means for Israel's democracy and security.  

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Douglas Macgregor is a decorated combat veteran, the author of five books, a PhD, and a defense and foreign policy consultant. He was commissioned in the Regular Army in 1976 after 1 year at VMI and 4 years at West Point. In 2004, Macgregor retired with the rank of Colonel. In 2020, the President appointed Macgregor to serve as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, a post he held until President Trump left office. He holds an MA in comparative politics and a PhD in international relations from the University of Virginia. Macgregor is widely known inside the U.S., Europe, Israel, Russia, China and Korea for both his leadership in the Battle of 73 Easting, the U.S. Army's largest tank battle since World War II, and for his ground breaking books on military transformation: Breaking the Phalanx (Praeger, 1997) and Transformation under Fire (Praeger, 2003). Macgregor's recommendations for change in Force Design and “integrated all arms-all effects” operations have profoundly influenced force development in Israel, Russia and China. In 2010, Macgregor traveled to Seoul, Korea to advise the ROK Ministry of Defense on force design. In 2019, Transformation under Fire was selected by Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi, Chief of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), as the intellectual basis for IDF transformation. His fifth book, Margin of Victory: Five Battles that Changed the Face of Modern War from Naval Institute Press is available in Chinese, as well as, English and will soon appear in Hebrew. In 28 years of service Macgregor taught in the Department of Social Sciences at West Point, commanded the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, and served as the Director of the Joint Operations Center at SHAPE during the 1999 Kosovo Air Campaign for which he was awarded the Defense Superior Service medal. In January 2002, at Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's insistence the USCENTCOM Commander listened to Colonel Macgregor's concept for the offensive to seize Baghdad. The plan was largely adopted, but assumed no occupation of Iraq by U.S. Forces. Macgregor has also testified as an expert witness before the Senate and House Armed Services Committees and appeared as a defense analyst on Fox News, CNN, BBC, Sky News and public radio. He is fluent in German.   Find out more about Col. Douglas  at: Website: http://www.douglasmacgregor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/douglasmacgregorphd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougAMacgregor YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DouglasMacgregorStraightCalls Check out our YouTube Channel:Jeremyryanslatebiz See the Show Notes:https://www.jeremyryanslate.com/1113 You may watch the FULL Video Episode also via my Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/JeremyRyanSlate

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