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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Blending Old and New: A Harvest Tale from the Negev Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר בהיר של סתיו, כשקרני השמש מתחילות להתפשט על פני הנגב, איתן יצא עם תקווה גדולה לעבר מטעי הזיתים של הקיבוץ.En: On a bright autumn morning, as the sun's rays began to spread over the Negev, Eitan set out with great hope toward the olive groves of the kibbutz.He: הקיבוץ, מוקף בעצים ירוקים ומדבר חם, היה בית לאיתן מאז שהיה ילד.En: The kibbutz, surrounded by green trees and hot desert, had been Eitan's home since he was a child.He: עכשיו, אחרי שחזר לשם לאחר תקופה בעיר, היה לו רצון להביא שינוי.En: Now, after returning there following a period in the city, he had a desire to bring change.He: התקופה היא סוכות, והקיבוץ מלא בסוכות שמחות, מקושטות בענפי דקל ופירות עונה.En: It was the time of Sukkot, and the kibbutz was full of joyous Sukkot booths, decorated with palm branches and seasonal fruits.He: כולם מתכוננים לחגוג את האסיף, ואיתן מתמקד במשימה שלפניו: הקציר.En: Everyone was preparing to celebrate the harvest, and Eitan focused on his task: the harvest.He: הוא רצה לשפר את תהליך הקציר בעזרת שיטות חדשות שראה בארץ ובחו"ל.En: He wanted to improve the harvesting process with new methods he had seen both in Israel and abroad.He: מוריה, חברתו מילדות, הייתה האחראית על הלוגיסטיקה של הקציר.En: Moria, his childhood friend, was responsible for the logistics of the harvest.He: היא תמכה באיתן, אך ידעה שהם יצטרכו להתמודד עם הספקות של נועם, חבר ותיק בקיבוץ, שהכיר את שיטת הקציר הישנה כמו את כף ידו.En: She supported Eitan, but she knew they would have to deal with the doubts of Noam, a longtime member of the kibbutz, who knew the old harvesting methods like the back of his hand.He: נועם האמין שהשיטות הישנות הן הטובות ביותר.En: Noam believed the old methods were the best.He: הוא חשש שהשינויים של איתן יפגעו בתוצרת.En: He feared that Eitan's changes would harm the yield.He: אבל איתן היה נחוש לחולל שינוי.En: But Eitan was determined to bring about change.He: הוא הציע להקדיש חלק קטן מהמטע לשיטות החדשות שלו, ולהראות את התוצאות במהלך החג.En: He suggested dedicating a small part of the grove to his new methods and demonstrating the results during the holiday.He: בצהרי סוכות, החגיגה בשיאה, איתן התחיל להדגים את השיטות שלו בפני החברים.En: At noon on Sukkot, with the celebration in full swing, Eitan began to demonstrate his methods to the community.He: אבל לפתע, עננים אפורים כיסו את השמיים, והגשם התחיל לרדת בעוצמה.En: But suddenly, gray clouds covered the sky, and showers began to fall heavily.He: הזיתים נרטבו והסכנה לאיבוד יבול היתה ממשית.En: The olives got wet, and the risk of losing the crop was significant.He: למשך רגע מסוים, איתן איבד תקווה, אך אז נועם ניגש אליו.En: For a moment, Eitan lost hope, but then Noam approached him.He: "בוא נשלב כוחות," אמר נועם בסמוך לרעש הטיפות המכות בפח.En: "Let's join forces," Noam said amidst the noise of the raindrops hitting the tin.He: כשהם פועלים יחד, מצאו דרך להציל את היבול.En: Working together, they found a way to save the crop.He: הם השתמשו בתערובות של השיטות הישנות והחדשות כדי לשמר את הזיתים.En: They used a combination of old and new methods to preserve the olives.He: בסוף היום, כשהקיבוץ נח תחת שמיים בהירים מחדש, איתן ונועם הבינו ששיתוף פעולה הוא המפתח.En: By the end of the day, as the kibbutz rested under clear skies once more, Eitan and Noam realized that cooperation was key.He: איתן למד לכבד את המסורת, ונועם הבין שצריך לפעמים גם להתחדש.En: Eitan learned to respect tradition, and Noam understood that sometimes renewal is also necessary.He: הרוח של הקיבוץ - הישנה והחדשה - המשיכה לנשוב, ואילו זיתי הנגב רוו מים והבטיחו יבול עשיר לשנה הבאה.En: The spirit of the kibbutz—both old and new—continued to blow, while the Negev olives were nourished and promised a bountiful harvest for the next year. Vocabulary Words:autumn: סתיוgroves: מטעיםkibbutz: קיבוץfruits: פירותharvest: אסיףlogistics: לוגיסטיקהmethods: שיטותdemonstrate: להדגיםyield: תוצרתnoon: צהריbooths: סוכותclouds: ענניםshowers: גשםpreserve: לשמרcooperation: שיתוף פעולהrisk: סכנהrenewal: להתחדשbountiful: עשירtask: משימהbright: בהירsurrounded: מוקףseasonal: עונהdemonstrating: להראותsignificant: ממשיתfocus: מתמקדnourished: רווtradition: מסורתdetermined: נחושray: קרניhesitation: ספקותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

One of the constants of Jewish history is that Jews have learned from the cultures around them. But this exchange of information was not an easy endeavor. Not only did Jews speak a different language, but their cultural touchpoints were different. If they were to learn from the people around them, their translations had to be deliberate, sometimes taking creative license of create buy in among the Jewish community. Between the Bridge and the Barricade: Jewish Translation in Early Modern Europe (U Penn Press, 2024) by Iris Idelson-Shein explores how translations of non-Jewish texts into Jewish languages impacted Jewish culture, literature, and history from the sixteenth century into modern times. Offering a comprehensive view of early modern Jewish translation, Iris Idelson-Shein charts major paths of textual migration from non-Jewish to Jewish literatures, analyzes translators' motives, and identifies the translational norms distinctive to Jewish translation. Through an analysis of translations hosted in the Jewish Translation and Cultural Transfer (JEWTACT) database, Idelson-Shein reveals for the first time the liberal translational norms that allowed for early modern Jewish translators to make intensely creative and radical departures from the source texts—from “Judaizing” names, places, motifs, and language to mistranslating and omitting material both deliberately and accidently. Through this process of translation, Jewish translators created a new library of works that closely corresponded with the surrounding majority cultures yet was uniquely Jewish in character.Between the Bridge and the Barricade isn't just about translation. It's about how ideas spread, how people learn, how identity is formed, and helps explain how we got to the Judaism we have today. Iris Idelson-Shein Associate Professor of Jewish History at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Rabbi Marc Katz is the Senior Rabbi of Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, NJ. He is the author of Yochanan's Gamble: Judaism's Pragmatic Approach to Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

One of the constants of Jewish history is that Jews have learned from the cultures around them. But this exchange of information was not an easy endeavor. Not only did Jews speak a different language, but their cultural touchpoints were different. If they were to learn from the people around them, their translations had to be deliberate, sometimes taking creative license of create buy in among the Jewish community. Between the Bridge and the Barricade: Jewish Translation in Early Modern Europe (U Penn Press, 2024) by Iris Idelson-Shein explores how translations of non-Jewish texts into Jewish languages impacted Jewish culture, literature, and history from the sixteenth century into modern times. Offering a comprehensive view of early modern Jewish translation, Iris Idelson-Shein charts major paths of textual migration from non-Jewish to Jewish literatures, analyzes translators' motives, and identifies the translational norms distinctive to Jewish translation. Through an analysis of translations hosted in the Jewish Translation and Cultural Transfer (JEWTACT) database, Idelson-Shein reveals for the first time the liberal translational norms that allowed for early modern Jewish translators to make intensely creative and radical departures from the source texts—from “Judaizing” names, places, motifs, and language to mistranslating and omitting material both deliberately and accidently. Through this process of translation, Jewish translators created a new library of works that closely corresponded with the surrounding majority cultures yet was uniquely Jewish in character.Between the Bridge and the Barricade isn't just about translation. It's about how ideas spread, how people learn, how identity is formed, and helps explain how we got to the Judaism we have today. Iris Idelson-Shein Associate Professor of Jewish History at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Rabbi Marc Katz is the Senior Rabbi of Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, NJ. He is the author of Yochanan's Gamble: Judaism's Pragmatic Approach to Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

One of the constants of Jewish history is that Jews have learned from the cultures around them. But this exchange of information was not an easy endeavor. Not only did Jews speak a different language, but their cultural touchpoints were different. If they were to learn from the people around them, their translations had to be deliberate, sometimes taking creative license of create buy in among the Jewish community. Between the Bridge and the Barricade: Jewish Translation in Early Modern Europe (U Penn Press, 2024) by Iris Idelson-Shein explores how translations of non-Jewish texts into Jewish languages impacted Jewish culture, literature, and history from the sixteenth century into modern times. Offering a comprehensive view of early modern Jewish translation, Iris Idelson-Shein charts major paths of textual migration from non-Jewish to Jewish literatures, analyzes translators' motives, and identifies the translational norms distinctive to Jewish translation. Through an analysis of translations hosted in the Jewish Translation and Cultural Transfer (JEWTACT) database, Idelson-Shein reveals for the first time the liberal translational norms that allowed for early modern Jewish translators to make intensely creative and radical departures from the source texts—from “Judaizing” names, places, motifs, and language to mistranslating and omitting material both deliberately and accidently. Through this process of translation, Jewish translators created a new library of works that closely corresponded with the surrounding majority cultures yet was uniquely Jewish in character.Between the Bridge and the Barricade isn't just about translation. It's about how ideas spread, how people learn, how identity is formed, and helps explain how we got to the Judaism we have today. Iris Idelson-Shein Associate Professor of Jewish History at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Rabbi Marc Katz is the Senior Rabbi of Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, NJ. He is the author of Yochanan's Gamble: Judaism's Pragmatic Approach to Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the constants of Jewish history is that Jews have learned from the cultures around them. But this exchange of information was not an easy endeavor. Not only did Jews speak a different language, but their cultural touchpoints were different. If they were to learn from the people around them, their translations had to be deliberate, sometimes taking creative license of create buy in among the Jewish community. Between the Bridge and the Barricade: Jewish Translation in Early Modern Europe (U Penn Press, 2024) by Iris Idelson-Shein explores how translations of non-Jewish texts into Jewish languages impacted Jewish culture, literature, and history from the sixteenth century into modern times. Offering a comprehensive view of early modern Jewish translation, Iris Idelson-Shein charts major paths of textual migration from non-Jewish to Jewish literatures, analyzes translators' motives, and identifies the translational norms distinctive to Jewish translation. Through an analysis of translations hosted in the Jewish Translation and Cultural Transfer (JEWTACT) database, Idelson-Shein reveals for the first time the liberal translational norms that allowed for early modern Jewish translators to make intensely creative and radical departures from the source texts—from “Judaizing” names, places, motifs, and language to mistranslating and omitting material both deliberately and accidently. Through this process of translation, Jewish translators created a new library of works that closely corresponded with the surrounding majority cultures yet was uniquely Jewish in character.Between the Bridge and the Barricade isn't just about translation. It's about how ideas spread, how people learn, how identity is formed, and helps explain how we got to the Judaism we have today. Iris Idelson-Shein Associate Professor of Jewish History at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Rabbi Marc Katz is the Senior Rabbi of Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, NJ. He is the author of Yochanan's Gamble: Judaism's Pragmatic Approach to Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/language

Den humanitära flottiljen Global Sumud Flotilla bordades av Israel natten mellan 1-2 oktober på internationellt vatten utanför Gaza. Hundratalet flottiljedeltagare från hela världen kidnappades av Israel och togs till Ktzi'otfängelset i Negevöknen. Marita Rodriguez från den svenska delegationen gästar Apans anatomi och berättar om hur flottiljen organiserades, om drönarattackerna mot båtarna, tortyren i israeliskt fängelse och det obefintliga stödet från svenska Utrikesdepartementet. Men också om den globala solidariteten, generalstrejkerna och en medföljande aktivism som förs vidare över från rörelser och generationer. Läs mer: Global Sumud Flotilla: https://globalsumudflotilla.org/ Lisa Röstlund: ”De sparkade på mig varje gång flaggan nuddade mitt ansikte” https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/0VM0qo/greta-thunberg-berattar-om-skrackdygnen-i-israeliskt-fangelse Leodan Rodriguez: Bland svenska hjältar och små lortar https://leodanrodriguez.com/2025/10/19/bland-svenska-hjaltar-och-sma-lortar/

I bambini di Gaza sono tornati bambini. Gli stessi che fino a ieri i giornali occidentali chiamavano «terroristi» e oggi mostrano sorridenti in prima pagina, per usare le loro fotografie come strumenti di propaganda della pace. Bastano quelle immagini per misurare l'ipocrisia di chi racconta la guerra a giorni alterni, scegliendo di vedere l'infanzia solo quando serve a ripulire le coscienze. Nelle ore successive all'annuncio del cessate il fuoco, decine di migliaia di palestinesi hanno iniziato a rientrare a piedi nel nord e a Gaza City, tra colonne di sabbia e macerie. La Croce Rossa ha parlato di «accesso umanitario urgente» e del recupero di 35 corpi. Da Roma, il presidente Sergio Mattarella ha chiesto che «gli aiuti arrivino in modo immediato e massiccio» e che il piano di pace «preveda pieno accesso umanitario e coinvolga l'Onu». Parole che valgono come un'ammissione implicita: fino a ieri, gli aiuti non arrivavano davvero, contrariamente a quanto hanno ripetuto Israele, Meloni e molti altri. Mattarella ha aggiunto che «la pace dovrà coinvolgere i giovani palestinesi» che però non ci sono nel cosiddetto piano di pace. Ha ricordato anche che «una pace vera esiste solo con due popoli e due Stati», lo stesso impegno che Meloni aveva promesso “subito dopo la liberazione degli ostaggi”. Attendiamo, dunque, la prossima settimana per il suo decreto. Intanto gli italiani della Freedom Flotilla sono rientrati nel Paese: parte dell'equipaggio è stata liberata e ha lasciato il Negev. Le umiliazioni e le violenze sono sempre le stesse. Questa pace inflitta conterà sul condono delle responsabilità del genocidio.
Per questo tutti gli occhi devono restare su Gaza. #LaSveglia per La NotiziaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/la-sveglia-di-giulio-cavalli--3269492/support.

Oggi gli israeliani commemorano il secondo anniversario dell'attacco del 7 ottobre al Nova Festival, nel deserto del Negev, da parte di miliziani palestinesi. Nell'assalto furono uccise 1.

There is a lot of violence in politics right now. Israel's war on Gaza has resulted in thousands of children and innocent civilians being killed, Russia is continuing to pound Ukraine with impunity, while the United States has experienced the return of political assassinations. The far right is no stranger to actual political violence, but Jacob Abolafia argued in a recent essay in The Point magazine that the left has been guilty of intellectualising violence in ways divorced from real politics. From seeing Hamas' October 7 th attacks as an inevitable and even justified result of Israel's colonial oppression, to celebrating the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson by Luigi Mangione, and the gleeful reaction of some to the recent assassination of far right activist Charlie Kirk, the left can be seen to tolerate or even endorse political violence by appeals to philosophers like Franz Fanon, without fully appreciating the political consequences of such violence. So, when is political violence justified, if ever? What alternatives are there when democratic politics and non-violent resistance fail? And is the appeal to violence restricting the left's political vision?Jacob Abolafia is a political theorist who writes on the history of political thought and critical theory, and an anti-occupation activist in Israel. He teaches philosophy at Ben-Guirion University of the Negev. He is the author of the book The Prison Before the Panopticon: Incarceration in Ancient and Modern Political Philosophy. His essay Violence and the Left was recently published in The Point magazine.If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.This podcast is created in partnership with The Philosopher, the UK's longest running public philosophy journalm founded in 1923. Check out the latest issue of The Philosopher and its online events series: https://www.thephilosopher1923.org Artwork by Nick HallidayMusic by Rowan Mcilvride

A specialist team from South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation, DIRCO has visited the six detained South African citizens held at Israel's Negev prison facility. The group, including Nelson Mandela's grandson Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, was among activists intercepted by Israeli naval forces last week while aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aimed to deliver aid to Gaza. Officials say procedures are now in motion to secure their safe return home. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Israel-based National Spokesperson of the South African Zionist Federation, Rolene Marks

We recorded this episode in the knowledge that Israel's planned illegal interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla was imminent. Overnight, the abduction of its passengers begun, and at time of upload, it is still ongoing. Israeli military vessels attacked the humanitarian boats with water canons, before boarding vessels and capturing passengers. Captives are expected to be taken to Ketziot prison in the Negev desert. This was a forcible prevention of the flotilla's lawful aim to carry aid to Gaza as it endures a manmade famine and genocide. Under maritime law, it was an act of piracy. It was also enabled by international news media. Here's how. The episode is hosted by Mathilda Mallinson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mathildamall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Helena Wadia (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@helenawadia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)  The music is by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @soundofsamfire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠ Support us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Surviving the Negev: A Sukkot Adventure Under the Stars Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-29-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השמש התעוררה מעל מדבר הנגב, שולחת קרניים זהובות על השיחים הזעירים וההרים המרוחקים.En: The sun awoke over the Negev Desert, casting golden rays on the tiny bushes and distant mountains.He: הסלעים האפורים היו עדים לקסם שהתרחש כל בוקר.En: The gray rocks witnessed the magic that occurred every morning.He: אריאל, נועם וטאליה נסעו בג'יפ הפתוח, חשים את הרוח הקרירה של הסתיו על פניהם.En: Ariel, Noam, and Talia traveled in their open jeep, feeling the cool autumn breeze on their faces.He: היה חג סוכות, זמן לחגוג תחת הכוכבים ולחוות את הטבע במלוא עוצמתו.En: It was Sukkot, a time to celebrate under the stars and experience nature in its full glory.He: נועם, עם חיוך מרוחק, שר בקול רם שיר ישן.En: Noam, with a distant smile, sang an old song loudly.He: "הכל יהיה בסדר, אין מה לדאוג!En: "Everything will be alright, there's nothing to worry about!"He: " הוא קרא, מלא תקווה.En: he declared, full of hope.He: אריאל, שישב ליד ההגה, התרשם מהבטחון שלו, אך הדאגה שקטה בו.En: Ariel, sitting by the wheel, was impressed by his confidence, but felt a quiet concern within.He: הוא ידע שלמדבר יש דרכים משלו ואי אפשר תמיד לסמוך על מזלו הטוב בלבד.En: He knew the desert had its own ways and one couldn't always rely solely on good luck.He: טאליה ישבה מאחור, שקטה ומהורהרת.En: Talia sat in the back, quiet and contemplative.He: היא הביטה בנוף המתחלף, וביקשה למצוא את המשמעות האמיתית של החג במקום הזה, בין חבריה, תחת השמיים הרחבים והפתוחים.En: She watched the changing landscape, seeking to find the true meaning of the holiday in this place, among her friends, under the vast, open sky.He: פתאום הרוח התחזקה.En: Suddenly, the wind grew stronger.He: גרגירי חול קטנים התחילו לרקד סביבם, כמו מסמנים את הגעתה של סערת חול.En: Tiny grains of sand began to dance around them, as if signaling the arrival of a sandstorm.He: בתוך דקות המראה כמעט נעלם בעיני הנוסעים.En: Within minutes, the view nearly disappeared from the travelers' sight.He: החול זעק וכיסה את השמש.En: The sand roared and covered the sun.He: היה צורך לפעול במהירות.En: Action was needed quickly.He: "עלינו לעצור!En: "We need to stop!"He: ", צעק אריאל מעל רחש הרוח.En: shouted Ariel over the sound of the wind.He: הוא החנה את הג'יפ בחיפזון וניסה לשמור על קור רוח.En: He hurriedly parked the jeep and tried to maintain his composure.He: "ניאפס כאן, זה בטוח יותר.En: "We'll bivouac here, it's safer."He: "נועם עמד להתנגד, אבל ראה את ההתעקשות בעיני אריאל.En: Noam was about to object but saw the determination in Ariel's eyes.He: טאליה חיפה אותם עם מחשבה אחרת.En: Talia covered them with another thought.He: "אולי זה חלק מהחווייה שלנו?En: "Perhaps this is part of our experience?He: סוכה היא לא רק מקום פיזי, אלא גם רוחני.En: A Sukkah is not just a physical place, but also a spiritual one."He: " אריאל חייך, מתחיל להבין את האמת שבדבריה.En: Ariel smiled, beginning to grasp the truth in her words.He: הם טיפסו לג'יפ, מצטנפים בגרוניזה, שמיכה ישנה שאריאל צידבר את הרכב.En: They huddled inside the jeep, wrapping themselves in an old blanket that Ariel had stashed in the vehicle.He: החול נשף מסביבם, אך בתוך הג'יפ היה חמים ומגן.En: The sand blew around them, but inside the jeep, it was warm and protective.He: התחושה של להיות יחד, להתמודד יחד, נמלאה בכוח בלתי מוסבר.En: The feeling of being together, confronting challenges together, was filled with an inexplicable strength.He: יחד הם נשאו תפילה פשוטה לשלום וביטחון.En: Together, they offered a simple prayer for peace and safety.He: כשהסערה שככה, השמש חזרה להאיר את המדבר.En: When the storm calmed, the sun returned to shine on the desert.He: השקט שב להיות מאזן בין כל הקולות והתחושות.En: The silence restored balance amidst all the sounds and sensations.He: אריאל, נועם וטאליה יצאו מהג'יפ, מלווים בצחוק שהתעטף בקלות השמש המלטפת.En: Ariel, Noam, and Talia emerged from the jeep, accompanied by laughter wrapped in the gentle, caressing sun.He: הם החלו להקים את הסוכה הקטנה שלהם בקרבת הג'יפ.En: They began to set up their small Sukkah near the jeep.He: תערובת של שמיכות וצמחים מקומיים סיפקו מחסה פשוט אך מלא במשמעות.En: A mix of blankets and local plants provided a simple yet meaningful shelter.He: בכל פעולה, הרגש החם בליבם התגבר.En: With each action, the warm emotion in their hearts grew stronger.He: היה ברור שהמטרה האמיתית הושגה: להיות יחד, להבין שהדרך חשובה מהיעד עצמו.En: It was clear that the true goal had been achieved: to be together, to understand that the journey is more important than the destination itself.He: אחרי שכולם היו באספה מתחת לסוכה, ולמרות כל מה שעבר עליהם, החוויה הפכה להיות המסע המושלם לחגיגת סוכות.En: After everyone gathered under the Sukkah, despite all they had gone through, the experience turned into the perfect journey for celebrating Sukkot.He: אריאל, שירגש לדעת שהוביל את החבורה בביטחה, הבין את חשיבות המנהיגות והחברות.En: Ariel, moved by the knowledge that he safely led the group, understood the importance of leadership and friendship.He: המרחבים המופלאים של הנגב חיבקו אותם למדים של שקט, והסיומת הייתה כוכבים נוצצים, שהותירו רושם שכבד על חדש, קליל במיוחד.En: The extraordinary expanses of the Negev embraced them with a quiet ease, and the ending was sparkling stars that left an impressively light and new weight. Vocabulary Words:awoke: התעוררהcasting: שולחתdistant: מרוחקwitnessed: היו עדיםbreeze: רוחconfidence: הבטחוןconcern: דאגהrely: לסמוךcontemplative: מהורהרתshelter: מחסהsafety: ביטחוןexperienced: חוויםhuddled: צטנפיםbivouac: ניאפסcomposure: קור רוחdetermine: התעקשותhorizon: שמייםsimplicity: פשוטmeaningful: מלא במשמעותsparkling: נוצציםextraordinary: המופלאיםemanating: מתעורריםexpanses: מרחביםroared: זעקdetermination: התעקשותembraced: חיבקוphysical: פיזיspiritual: רוחניcomposure: קור רוחsensation: תחושותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Whispers in the Dunes: A Journey of Inner Peace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-24-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השמיים בנגב היו מלאים בכוכבים נוצצים.En: The skies in the Negev were filled with sparkling stars.He: הסתיו הביא עמו קרירות נעימה, והסוכה שאליה הצטרף נעם הייתה מלאה באור מנורות קטנות ואווירה רגועה.En: Autumn brought a pleasant chill, and the sukkah that Noam joined was bathed in the light of small lamps and had a calm atmosphere.He: הוא הגיע להתרחק מהעולם, בין חול המדבר לאוויר הצח.En: He had come to distance himself from the world, between the sands of the desert and the fresh air.He: סוכות היא תקופה של רוגע, חשב נעם, הזדמנות למצוא שלווה ולשחרר את העבר.En: Sukkot is a time of tranquility, Noam thought, an opportunity to find peace and let go of the past.He: אבל בלילה הראשון של הרטריט, כששכב נעם על מזרן האדמה הדק של הסוכה, הוא שמע קול מוזר.En: But on the first night of the retreat, as Noam lay on the thin floor mat of the sukkah, he heard a strange voice.He: קול קורא מהדיונות, כמו לחישה שרק הוא היה יכול לשמוע.En: A voice calling from the dunes, like a whisper that only he could hear.He: זה היה קול מלא מסתורין, מבקש... מה? עזרה? גילוי?En: It was a voice full of mystery, asking... what? Help? Revelation?He: אבי ותליה, חברים נוספים מהקבוצה, ישבו סביב המדורה ודיברו בשקט.En: Avi and Talia, other friends from the group, sat around the campfire and spoke quietly.He: אבי סיפר סיפורים על אבותיו שהיו נודדים במדבר.En: Avi told stories about his ancestors who wandered the desert.He: תליה הקשיבה בעיניים נוצצות, תוהה אם גם היא תשמע את הקול המסתורי.En: Talia listened with sparkling eyes, wondering if she would also hear the mysterious voice.He: נעם לא שיתף את מה ששמע.En: Noam did not share what he heard.He: הוא רצה לגלות את הסוד לבדו.En: He wanted to uncover the secret by himself.He: במשך כמה לילות נעם נאבק בין רצון להתעלם מהקול לבין הסקרנות הגדולה שדחפה אותו לבדוק את מקורותיו.En: For several nights, Noam struggled between the desire to ignore the voice and the great curiosity that pushed him to investigate its origins.He: האם זה קול אמיתי? האם זה רק הוא והקולות של עצמו?En: Was it a real voice? Was it just him and his own thoughts?He: לבסוף, בלילה קר וחשוך במיוחד, כשהאווירה העשנה של המדורה התמעטה, נעם החליט.En: Finally, on an especially cold and dark night, as the smoky atmosphere of the campfire dwindled, Noam decided.He: הוא התעטף בצעיף והלך בעקבות הקול.En: He wrapped himself in a scarf and followed the voice.He: שבילי חול פתלתלים הוליכו אותו בין דיונות מוארות באורה של ירח מלא.En: Twisting sandy paths led him between dunes illuminated by the light of a full moon.He: לבו דפק בחוזקה בכל פסיעה.En: His heart pounded with every step.He: עמוק בדיונות הוא עצר.En: Deep in the dunes, he stopped.He: הקול היה שם, אבל יותר מהדהד, מהדהד בלב ובנשמה שלו.En: The voice was there, but more resonant, echoing within his heart and soul.He: זה היה קולו שלו.En: It was his own voice.He: שאלותיו הבלתי מדוברות.En: His unspoken questions.He: כל החרטות והחיפושים אחר משמעות וסליחה.En: All his regrets and searches for meaning and forgiveness.He: עם בוקר, כששב נעם לסוכה, השמש הזורחת החדשה צבעה הכל בזהוב.En: In the morning, when Noam returned to the sukkah, the new rising sun painted everything in gold.He: הוא ישב שקט ומלא תובנות.En: He sat quietly, full of insights.He: הייתה בו הבנה שהייתה חסרה לו.En: There was an understanding in him that he had lacked.He: לחלוטין שיחרר את כבלי עברו.En: He had completely released the bonds of his past.He: האוהלים הזמניים של הסוכות סבבו סביבו, והיו להזכיר לו שהחיים הם הכנה מתמדת לשינויים.En: The temporary tents of the Sukkot surrounded him, reminding him that life is a constant preparation for changes.He: הקול המסתורי הפך להיות חוויית שינוי.En: The mysterious voice had become an experience of transformation.He: זה לא היה רק קולה של הסביבה, אלא גם קול המסע הפנימי שלו.En: It was not just the voice of the surroundings, but also the voice of his inner journey.He: נעם חזר למעגל החברים, אבל הפעם, הוא היה שלם יותר, מוכן להמשיך בדרך חדשה, מלאה בסליחה ושלום פנימי.En: Noam returned to the circle of friends, but this time, he was more whole, ready to continue on a new path, filled with forgiveness and inner peace. Vocabulary Words:sparkling: נוצציםpleasant: נעימהchill: קרירותbathed: מלאה באורtranquility: רוגעrevelation: גילויcampfire: מדורהuncover: לגלותdwindled: התמעטהscarf: צעיףtwisting: פתלתליםilluminated: מוארותfull moon: ירח מלאresonant: מהדהדunspoken: בלתי מדוברותregrets: החרטותinsights: תובנותbonds: כבליtemporary: זמנייםsurrounded: סבבו סביבוtransformation: שינויwhisper: לחישהmystery: מסתוריןwandering: נודדיםcuriosity: סקרנותinvestigate: לבדוקespecially: במיוחדreleases: לשחררforgiveness: סליחהinner peace: שלום פנימיBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

This is a special podcast that I've been working on since June. I first heard about Matan Yaffe from a friend in April. He was founding a new political party and the platform was generating real excitement. The founders - including Matan - were all over Israel constantly hosting evening information sessions. Very grassroots and spreading like wildfire. So I reached out to Matan and we had several long chats, some recorded, some not. He is at the forefront of what could be a seismic political change in Israel in the near future.The result of our discussions is this longer podcast; a two part interview with Matan who - along with several colleagues - has founded El HaDegel. It translates in English as “To the Flag.” They are a movement and political party that will run in the next elections.El HaDegel's core principle is a concept that was central to the vision of David Ben Gurion and the founding mothers and fathers: mamlachti'ut. And that roughly translates to putting the state first. Service. Leave no one behind. No “special deals.” Israeli society is being torn apart from the inside, never mind our external enemies. Three years of domestic conflict, including two years of war, have drained the count of resources - physical and psychological. And Matan Yaffe and his colleagues believe they understand why and propose a solution. They advocate a reformed Israel in which all citizens work and serve the state - whether through the military or in a civilian context. No exceptions. And that is the platform on which they are running - and polling strongly. There are now two parties - El HaDegel and Miluimnikim (which translates as “reservists”) which have been founded recently by IDF reserve soldiers who believe that the state is long overdue for a constitutional rebuild. If not, many worry, it will face a multi-faceted existential crisis. Matan and his colleagues are energetic, smart, accomplished and determined. We get into all the tough issues in this two part podcast, and I know you will learn much from our discussion. I certainly did.My brief introduction to this podcast is audio only but for those who prefer to watch on YouTube the main podcast is full audio visual. It's been little challenging lately - I've been traveling a lot - and finding a place with the right light, etc, is not as easy as you would think. Show your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivState of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Podcast NotesMatan Yaffe's social media links (predominantly in Hebrew):Matan Yafe on IG (post in English)Matan Yafe on XMatan Yafe on InstagramMatan Yafe on FacebookEl HaDegel social media links (in Hebrew):El Hadegel on XEl Hadegel on InstagramEl Hadegel on FacebookMatan Yaffe is an Israeli civic leader, reservist, and social entrepreneur dedicated to renewing Zionism for our time. A Major (Res.) in the IDF Commando Brigade with more than 370 reserve days since October 7, he has combined frontline service with groundbreaking civic initiatives from founding Desert Stars, which cultivates Bedouin leadership in the Negev, to co-founding the Shoresh Fund, which invests in ventures strengthening Israel's resilience. A graduate of Harvard Kennedy School, he also secured a landmark settlement that forced Harvard to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism. Today, as a founding leader of El HaDegel, Yaffe is helping shape a new Zionist movement born from the fire of October 7th: one country, one people, united by collective responsibility and equal service, determined to break the cycle of left-versus-right tribalism and rebuild Israel on the foundations of security, shared sacrifice, and moral clarity of our moral right to live as free people in the land of Israel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the pres­tigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the pres­tigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the pres­tigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the pres­tigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the pres­tigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the pres­tigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the pres­tigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the pres­tigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the pres­tigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the pres­tigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the pres­tigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

"Frykt ikke, for jeg er med deg. Jeg skal hente din slekt fra øst, og samle deg fra vest. Jeg skal si til nord: 'Gi dem fra deg!' Og til sør: 'Hold dem ikke tilbake!' Før mine sønner tilbake langt borte fra, mine døtre fra jordens ende." (Jes. 43, 5-6)Dette skjer i vår tid! Siden opprettelsen av staten Israel i 1948 har 3,5 millioner jøder vendt tilbake. De har kommet fra mer enn 100 land og snakker 40 ulike språk. Jeg har lest at det kommer nærmere 5000 nye jøder til landet hver måned (N. Yoder, ICAJ)! De kommer i hovedsak fra nord, sør og øst, men den største gruppen fra vest mangler: jødene i USA. Det er cirka 5 millioner. Nå er det flere organisasjoner som forbereder seg på en stor bølge derfra.Hvor skal alle disse bo i det lille landet? Under den store Negevørkenen sør i landet finnes det massive ferskvannskilder, sier de. Israelerne har allerede teknologien til å få det opp, men jobber med å gjøre det rimelig nok. Når de får det til, vil også denne ørkenen blomstre, som det står (Jes. 35,1). Det er Gud som står bak alt dette, og det er stort å se det skje!Ja, tenk det, at det som Gud har sagt for så lenge siden, at det faktisk skjer i dag! Og så skjer det på en veldig menneskelig måte. At person for person, familie for familie, bestemmer seg for å reise tilbake til Israel. Alt dette kan minne oss på at Guds løfte holder, og at det Gud har sagt skal skje, det skjer. Det er en trygghet og til oppmuntring også for oss i dag.Skrevet og lest av Eli Fuglestad for Norea Håpets Kvinner.

Ever wonder how long God's patience lasts? Ezekiel chapters 20-21 reveals that pivotal moment when divine patience reached its limit with ancient Israel.The imagery is striking—God drawing His sword against His own people after centuries of disobedience. "Behold, I am against you," He declares, words that stand in stark contrast to His earlier promises to be with them. This reversal marks one of the most significant turning points in biblical history.We explore the vivid metaphors God uses to communicate His impending judgment: a consuming fire in the forests of Negev and a polished sword "flashing like lightning." These aren't just poetic figures but prophecies that found literal fulfillment. The once-lush landscape described in Joshua's time as "flowing with milk and honey" transformed into the arid desert we see today—physical evidence of divine judgment that has endured for millennia.Most significantly, this judgment permanently altered Israel's national identity. The Babylonian captivity ended the line of Jewish kings, and even after their return from exile, they would never again enjoy true independence under their own monarch. The scepter departed, fulfilling ancient prophecies and setting the stage for the future Messiah—the only one who can legitimately claim David's throne.This episode challenges popular notions of God's character. Yes, He is loving, merciful, and patient, but these passages reveal He will not tolerate persistent rebellion forever. When judgment finally comes, it arrives with the speed of lightning, comprehensive and inescapable.What does this mean for us today? God's patience remains vast but not endless. His love doesn't negate His justice. This sobering reality calls us to examine our own lives and recognize that, sooner or later, all accounts must be settled with the divine King.Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

Adva Growth is investing in small and medium-sized businesses in northern and southern Israel, focusing on companies with up to 50 million shekels in enterprise value and positive cash flow. The firm targets operational and manufacturing businesses in sectors such as services, retail, advanced agriculture, and tourism. Led by Edward Misrahi and CEO Yaniv Rivlin, Adva Growth provides both financial backing and professional guidance, developing tailored investment frameworks in collaboration with entrepreneurs. The company is negotiating with several businesses in the periphery and is close to its first investment in a Tel Aviv business planning to expand to these regions. Adva Growth operates with support from the Or Movement, aiming to drive economic revitalization in the Negev and Galilee.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Sunset in the Negev: Discovering Friendship and Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-20-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: כאשר השמש עמדה בשיא גובהה בשמי המדבר בנגב, לא היה צל די לשני האנשים היחידים שנראו לרחוק בין הדיונות החוליות.En: When the sun stood at its peak in the Negev desert sky, there wasn't enough shade for the two lone people visible from afar among the sandy dunes.He: האריאל, עם כובע בוקרים רחב על ראשו, התבונן באופק.En: Ariel, with a wide cowboy hat on his head, gazed at the horizon.He: "השקיעה תהיה מרהיבה מהדיונה ההיא," הוא אמר בנחישות, מצביע על דיונת חול רחוקה.En: "The sunset will be spectacular from that dune," he said decisively, pointing at a distant sand dune.He: לצידו עמדה יעל, עם תיק גב מלא מים וכלי עזרה ראשונה.En: Beside him stood Yael, with a backpack full of water and first aid supplies.He: "אולי כדאי שנגיב לטבע ולשמש בעדינות?En: "Maybe we should respond to nature and the sun gently?"He: " היא הציעה בקול רך, מביטה מסביב, מודעת לסכנות המדבר החם.En: she suggested in a soft voice, looking around, aware of the hot desert's dangers.He: החול חם, והצעדים מייצרים חריקות רכות.En: The sand was hot, and their steps produced soft squeaks.He: השניים המשיכו בדרכם, ורוח קלילה הרימה ענני חול קטנים.En: The two continued on their way, and a light breeze lifted small clouds of sand.He: יעל חשה בעייפות המתחילה להתגנב, אך עיניה נשארו על אריאל, שתמיד שאף להרפתקה.En: Yael began to feel the creeping fatigue, but her eyes remained on Ariel, who always craved adventure.He: פתאום, אריאל עצר.En: Suddenly, Ariel stopped.He: "לא יכול לנשום," הוא לחש, הראוויה נעלמת מעיניו.En: "I can't breathe," he whispered, the focus disappearing from his eyes.He: הוא הושיט יד אל כיס חלצתו, מחפש את משאף האסתמה שלו, ויעל נחרדה למראהו.En: He reached into his jacket pocket, searching for his asthma inhaler, and Yael was horrified by the sight.He: "אנחנו חייבים לעצור כאן," היא אמרה, עוזרת לו לשבת בצל קטן מצוק סלע.En: "We must stop here," she said, helping him to sit in a small shade spot by a rock cliff.He: היא הביאה מים ואחזה בידו.En: She brought water and held his hand.He: אריאל ניסה להחזיר נשימה, אך הפנים שלו היו חיוורות.En: Ariel tried to catch his breath, but his face was pale.He: השמש החלה לשקוע וצבעה את הדיונות בזהב עמוק.En: The sun began to set, coloring the dunes in deep gold.He: יעל הביטה באריאל.En: Yael looked at Ariel.He: "לא צריך ללכת רחוק כדי לראות את המראה היפהפה הזה," היא לחשה בעדינות.En: "You don't need to go far to see this beautiful sight," she whispered gently.He: מתחת ללילה הקריר שאחרי היום הלוהט, נשימתו של אריאל החלה להתייצב.En: Under the cool night that followed the hot day, Ariel's breathing began to stabilize.He: הוא הביט ביעל, רואה את כוח הרוח והחמלה שבה.En: He looked at Yael, seeing the strength and compassion within her.He: "אני מבין עכשיו," אמר, מחזיק בידה, "שזו לא רק השמש אלא גם מה שמסביבנו שמשנה את החוויה.En: "I understand now," he said, holding her hand, "it's not just the sun but also what's around us that changes the experience."He: "הם ישבו יחד, מביטים בשקיעה, איש בצדו של השני, כאשר המדבר התעטף בחושך.En: They sat together, watching the sunset, each by the other's side, as the desert wrapped in darkness.He: אריאל למד על חשיבות הגבולות והחברות.En: Ariel learned about the importance of limits and friendship.He: החולות השתתקו, אך לבבות השניים היו מלאים בשקיעת נגב שלווה, שהייתה מרהיבה לא פחות מהחזון שדמיין.En: The sands fell silent, but the hearts of the two were filled with the peaceful Negev sunset, which was just as spectacular as the vision he had imagined. Vocabulary Words:peak: שיאshade: צלhorizon: אופקdune: דיונהdecisively: בנחישותrespond: להגיבfatigue: עייפותcreeping: מתגנבinhale: לנשוםhorrified: נחרדהstabilize: להתייצבcompassion: חמלהlimits: גבולותfriendship: חברותspectacular: מרהיבהbackpack: תיק גבsupplies: כלי עזרה ראשונהbreeze: רוח קלילהadventure: הרפתקהastonishment: הראוויהinhale: משאףpale: חיוורexperience: חוויהcrave: שאףcompassion: רחוםvision: חזוןimagine: לדמייןdangers: סכנותstrength: כוח רגשgaze: להביטBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Then Moses climbed Mount Nebo from the plains of Moab to the top of Pisgah, across from Jericho. There the Lord showed him the whole land—from Gilead to Dan, all of Naphtali, the territory of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Mediterranean Sea, the Negev and the whole region from the Valley of Jericho, the City of Palms, as far as Zoar. Then the Lord said to him, This is the land I promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob when I said, I will give it to your descendants. I have let you see it with your eyes, but you will not cross over into it.Deuteronomy 34:1-4Hello everyone and welcome to the Christian Educational Ministries Weekend Bible Study. It is good to be with you and we thank you for being there and allowing us to make this weekly service possible.Tonight we are pleased to continue our study on the book of Deuteronomy, which teaches us to know God, love God and obey God. Filling in for Ronald L. Dart, with his conclusion of this fascinating series, is our good friend, Richard Crow.

Prof. Guy Ben-Porat, political scientist at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, discusses his co-written book Usual Suspects: Minorities, Police and Citizenship in Israel.

Once again we see that scripture testifies of the Messiah, Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus the Christ.  Just as He taught in John 5:39 said between 24-30 A.D. when all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures or the Old Testament.  Starting in lesson 62 (see links to Lesson 62, 63, and 64 below) we saw that Yahvay, the LORD, came to dwell WITH His people.  But, when He was here, the LORD, Jesus, came to dwell IN His people.  In Exodus God had a temporary dwelling place, a tent.  In Jesus' day it was said our human body was a TENT and Jesus came to dwell in His human body, His tent.  There are more like the Menorah is looked upon as symbolizing the LIGHT OF THE WORLD shines in the darkness of the Holy Place.  And Jesus.  He is the LIGHT OF THE WORLD and He came to shine for men caught in the darkness of sin.  The lessons 62-65 must be treated as one unit.  It is highly recommended that you listen and study with me in lesson 62 and 63 and 64 before you listen to this lesson 65.  Here are the links for 62-64. Link 62 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-62-exod-251-8-the-waypoint-on-the-hike-through-torah/ Link 63 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-63-exod-2510-16-the-ark-of-the-covenant/ Link 64 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-64-exod-2510-22-the-mercy-seat-and-the-blodd-of-the-lamb/ An important earlier lesson in this study of Exodus is the podcast Bible study that shows that the Hebrews likely assimilated into the Egyptian culture.  Thus, it makes sense that Yahvay, the LORD, would use the things of Egypt, things the Hebrews, His beloved chosen people, were familiar with.  He was trying to reach them in the Torah, His instruction, and NOT us.  It was written to them THEN.  So, here's the link to that key podcast study - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-lesson-4-part-2-exod-211-25/ Here's a layout of the Mishkan HaKodesh Eloheem or the Holy Dwelling Tent of God commonly known from Latin as the Tabernacle (tent).  It is public domain found at Wikimedia. You can great a great tour (video) of the entire Holy Tent of Yahvay, the LORD, at the link below.  The video link is in the upper right. Link - https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/bs-tabernacle-walkthrough/ In this Bible study podcast I mentioned two articles I found related to the rituals of the Egyptian priest each morning.  They would prepare a large breakfast for the god of the Temple.  The meal was fruit, veggies, beer, meats, bread, and wine.  For the Hebrews coming out of Egypt when they see the Table of the Bread of the Presence it is likely that they thought of this connection to Egypt.  See the articles below. In my research I did a search of the phrase “Egyptian priests work in secret.” The search resulted in this “AI” article below. It's generally accepted that ancient Egyptian priests did work in secret, particularly in certain aspects of their duties and knowledge. Here's why: Guardians of Sacred Knowledge: Priests were seen as guardians of secrets given by the gods, particularly in the realm of magic (Heka). Restricted Temple Access: Only priests were allowed into the innermost sanctuaries of the temples, where the cult statues of the deities resided. These inner rooms were considered sacred spaces, and the general public was barred from them. Initiation Rites: Initiation into the priesthood often involved sacred and secretive rituals, including trials and tests of knowledge. These rites aimed to transform the initiate, moving them from one state of being to another. Preservation of Knowledge: Temple libraries, known as "House of Life," were repositories of ancient religious, medical, and astronomical texts. These texts were preserved and transmitted through generations of priests, suggesting a guarded transmission of knowledge. Funerary Practices: Specific funerary texts, such as the Pyramid Texts and the Book of the Dead, contained spells and incantations meant to guide the deceased in the afterlife. These texts were used by priests, indicating a certain level of specialized knowledge required for navigating the afterlife. However, it's important to note: Public Festivals: While daily temple rituals were restricted, priests did participate in public religious festivals where the image of the god was carried outside the temple, allowing the public to interact with the deity. Role of Pharaoh: The Pharaoh was considered the ultimate intermediary between the gods and the people, and priests acted under the Pharaoh's overarching control, though they had their own specialized roles. In conclusion, ancient Egyptian priests maintained a degree of secrecy, especially in their access to sacred knowledge and the performance of certain rituals within the temples. This secrecy stemmed from their role as mediators between the divine and human realms, and their responsibility in preserving and transmitting the sacred traditions and beliefs of ancient Egypt.  Please check out the links below to further your study on the Egyptian priests. https://www.egypttoursportal.com/en-us/blog/ancient-egyptian-civilization/ancient-egyptian-priests/ https://www.thetorah.com/article/the-egyptian-magicians https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/magic_01.shtml https://www.albanyinstitute.org/ancient-egyptian-art-and-culture?file=tl_files/pages/education/lesson_plans/Ancient%20Egypt/PriestsinAncientEgypt.pdf&cid=3221 It is proven archaeologically and from the ancient literature that no one knows what the original Menorah looked like.  Today orthodox rabbis debate as to the details of the Menorah.  One verse that we emphasized was Exod. 25:40, “"See that you make them after the pattern for them, which was shown to you on the mountain.” (Exo 25:40)  So many today say Moses was in Heaven when the LORD Yahvay showed Moses the various aspects of the Mishkan HaKodesh.  But, that is not what the Bible says.  Moses is on the mountain and was not taken from earth.  Perhaps the LORD showed Moses a plant that is common throughout the Middle East and in the Sinai.  It is called today “SALVIA PALAESTINA” and it is amazing that it looks like the Menorah.  Could it be that God shows Moses this plant on the mountain in the Sinai (could be that one was growing close to the area where Moses and Yahvay, the LORD, met.  See the picture below of THE MENORAH PLANT. A scholarly article that shows this is possible can be found at the link below.  It was written by Dr. Martin Gruber, professor emeritus at Ben Gurion University of the Negev. LINK - https://janes.scholasticahq.com/article/55699-the-salvia-plant-and-the-menorah-revisited/attachment/120208.pdf Finally, it was suggested in the Jerusalem Publication Society Exodus commentary by Dr. Nahum Sarna, that the art work of the Menorah in Exodus 25 is clearly associated with the artwork of the ancient Egyptians dated to the Late Bronze Age.  See the picture below for a chart showing the Bronze Age and its divisions and dates for the early, middle and late bronze age.  This picture is from Wikimedia and is public domain. Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  (Ferret in Wadi Elah - location of the fight between David and Goliath) What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0  

On October 7, 2023, the city of Sderot became one of the first places Hamas unleashed its brutal assault. But right there - in a city riddled with bullet holes, bomb shelters on every corner, and stories of terrorized children - there's something unexpected: life.  In this gripping and emotional episode, we sit down with Pastor Michael, leader of City of Life Ministries, just steps from the rubble where terrorists stormed and slaughtered innocent police officers on that Shabbat morning. He takes us into the chaos of those early hours, the miracle that spared his apartment building, and what it's like to raise a family under rocket fire - with just 15 seconds to run for cover.  But this isn't just a story of survival. It's a story of spiritual resistance. Of staying. Of blessing. Of building a community that not only endures, but proclaims hope in Yeshua despite pressure, persecution, and war. This episode reveals what the global headlines miss: how God is still writing His story in the land of Israel - even when the world wants to erase it. Key Takeaways: The October 7 Attack in Sderot: Pastor Michael recounts how Hamas deliberately targeted the local police station - killing friends and neighbors - while miraculously sparing nearby residents. Raising Families Under Fire: For over two decades, families in Sderot have lived under constant rocket threat. Bomb shelters aren't just safety - they're part of daily life. A Ministry of Life in a City of Death: City of Life Ministries feeds the hungry, counsels the traumatized, shelters the displaced, and proclaims the eternal hope found in Yeshua - right in the heart of a war zone. Opposition from Within: While Hamas wages war outside, ultra-Orthodox communities protest against Messianic Jews inside. Pastor Michael shares the spiritual and legal battles they've faced and how they keep loving their enemies. The Bigger Picture: What if this war is stirring both Jews and Christians toward a deeper prophetic return - to the land, to the Scriptures, and to one another? Pastor Michael unpacks a theopolitical vision of what God might be doing in our time. Chapter Markers: [00:00] – Standing on Ground Zero: The site of the police station massacre [04:00] – 15 Seconds to Live: Life under rocket fire in Sderot [06:30] – October 7th: The timeline of terror and miracle [10:00] – Displacement and Fear: What it meant to flee their home for 9 months [14:00] – Teaching Children Not to Fear, but to Bless [16:00] – Why “City of Life”? Naming a congregation in a war zone [17:00] – Serving the City: From food to therapy to field trips [19:00] – Why Proclaiming Yeshua Still Draws Fire in Israel [24:00] – Theopolitical Lens: What God might be doing in this war [27:00] – A Desert That Will Bloom: Fulfillment of prophecy in the Negev [31:00] – The Coming Aliyah and a Messianic Movement Rising Support City of Life Ministries City of Life is doing the real work - providing food, diapers, trauma counseling, and the hope of Yeshua to those surrounded by war. Learn more or support their work at: clm-israel.org Join The Jewish Road Community If you want to stand with Israel, rediscover the Jewish roots of your faith, and walk the narrow road with us - join The Few. We're not the majority, but we're faithful. Learn more and support the work at: thejewishroad.com

Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the Lord will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.” 26Then Joshua put the kings to death and exposed their bodies on five poles, and they were left hanging on the poles until evening.27At sunset Joshua gave the order and they took them down from the poles and threw them into the cave where they had been hiding. At the mouth of the cave they placed large rocks, which are there to this day.Southern Cities Conquered28That day Joshua took Makkedah. He put the city and its king to the sword and totally destroyed everyone in it. He left no survivors. And he did to the king of Makkedah as he had done to the king of Jericho.29Then Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Makkedah to Libnah and attacked it. 30The Lord also gave that city and its king into Israel's hand. The city and everyone in it Joshua put to the sword. He left no survivors there. And he did to its king as he had done to the king of Jericho.31Then Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Libnah to Lachish; he took up positions against it and attacked it. 32The Lord gave Lachish into Israel's hands, and Joshua took it on the second day. The city and everyone in it he put to the sword, just as he had done to Libnah. 33Meanwhile, Horam king of Gezer had come up to help Lachish, but Joshua defeated him and his army—until no survivors were left.34Then Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Lachish to Eglon; they took up positions against it and attacked it. 35They captured it that same day and put it to the sword and totally destroyed everyone in it, just as they had done to Lachish.36Then Joshua and all Israel with him went up from Eglon to Hebron and attacked it. 37They took the city and put it to the sword, together with its king, its villages and everyone in it. They left no survivors. Just as at Eglon, they totally destroyed it and everyone in it.38Then Joshua and all Israel with him turned around and attacked Debir. 39They took the city, its king and its villages, and put them to the sword. Everyone in it they totally destroyed. They left no survivors. They did to Debir and its king as they had done to Libnah and its king and to Hebron.40So Joshua subdued the whole region, including the hill country, the Negev, the western foothills and the mountain slopes, together with all their kings. He left no survivors. He totally destroyed all who breathed, just as the Lord, the God of Israel, had commanded. 41Joshua subdued them from Kadesh Barnea to Gaza and from the whole region of Goshen to Gibeon. 42All these kings and their lands Joshua conquered in one campaign, because the Lord, the God of Israel, fought for Israel.43Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Against the Sand: A Father's Faith in the Negev Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-07-25-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: החום במדבר הנגב היה לוהט.En: The heat in the Negev Desert was scorching.He: החול זהר תחת קרני השמש הקופחת.En: The sand shimmered under the relentless sun.He: נועם ויעל פסעו לאט בין הדיונות.En: Noam and Yael walked slowly between the dunes.He: נועם, האיש המנוסה בהישרדות, התבונן בבתו בעיניים חמות.En: Noam, experienced in survival, looked at his daughter with warm eyes.He: "יעל," הוא אמר ברכות, "תשתי מספיק מים.En: "Yael," he gently said, "drink enough water."He: "יעל, עם חיוך נחוש על פניה, שתתה מהבקבוק שלה.En: Yael, with a determined smile on her face, drank from her bottle.He: היא רצתה להוכיח שהיא חזקה.En: She wanted to prove she was strong.He: אבא שלה גאה, אבל עדיין דואג.En: Her father was proud, but still worried.He: היא הרגישה איך רגבי הספק מתחילים להשתרש בליבה.En: She felt how clumps of doubt began to take root in her heart.He: יכולה היא להתמודד עם זה?En: Could she handle this?He: נועם עצר לפתע.En: Noam suddenly stopped.He: "בואי ננוח כאן לרגע," הוא הציע, מצביע על צל קטן מתחת לעץ בודד.En: "Let's rest here for a moment," he suggested, pointing to a small shade beneath a lone tree.He: יעל הסתכלה סביב, מרגישה את היובש והחום המכבידים.En: Yael looked around, feeling the oppressive dryness and heat.He: היא התיישבה לידו, כתוקפת את החששות שלה שוב.En: She sat beside him, battling her fears once more.He: הם המשיכו בדרכם עד שראו את השמים מתחילים להתכסות בעננים חומים.En: They continued on their way until they saw the sky beginning to cover with brown clouds.He: סופת חול התקרבה במהירות.En: A sandstorm was approaching quickly.He: נועם אחז בידה של יעל.En: Noam grabbed Yael's hand.He: "צריכים למצוא מסתור," הוא אמר בקול שהרגיש את הכובד של האחריות.En: "We need to find shelter," he said, with the weight of responsibility in his voice.He: בריצה קלה, הם חיפשו מקום מוגן.En: With a light run, they searched for a protected place.He: יעל הרגישה את הרוח מתגברת, חול נכנס לעיניה.En: Yael felt the wind intensify, sand entering her eyes.He: היא נלחמה בתחושת הפחד שצפה בתוכה.En: She fought against the rising fear within her.He: "אני יכולה לעשות את זה," היא לחשה לעצמה.En: "I can do this," she whispered to herself.He: לפתע, נועם מצא משהו.En: Suddenly, Noam found something.He: "הנה," הוא קרא, מצביע על מערה נסתרת מאחורי אבן גדולה.En: "Here," he called, pointing to a hidden cave behind a large rock.He: הם מיהרו פנימה, והחול ניתז מאחוריהם בעוצמה.En: They hurried inside, with sand spraying behind them forcefully.He: בפנים, כשהשתררו בשקט יחסית, נועם פנה ליעל.En: Inside, where they were relatively quiet, Noam turned to Yael.He: "את חזקה, יעל," הוא התחיל לדבר.En: "You're strong, Yael," he began to speak.He: המילים שלו היו פשוטות אך מלאות בכוונות.En: His words were simple but full of meaning.He: "אני דואג לך, אבל אני יודע שאת יכולה להתמודד.En: "I worry about you, but I know you can handle it."He: "יעל הביטה בו, עיניה נוצצות מהאור המעומעם של המערה.En: Yael looked at him, her eyes sparkling with the cave's dim light.He: "אני פחדתי, אבא," היא הודתה ברגע של אמת.En: "I was scared, Dad," she admitted in a moment of truth.He: "אבל אני רציתי להראות לך שאני מסוגלת.En: "But I wanted to show you that I am capable."He: "נועם הניח יד על כתפה.En: Noam placed a hand on her shoulder.He: "את לא צריכה להוכיח לי דבר," הוא אמר בחיוך חם.En: "You don't need to prove anything to me," he said with a warm smile.He: "אני יודע כמה את אמיצה.En: "I know how brave you are."He: "רוח הסופה המשיכה לשרוק בחוץ, אבל בפנים, בין הכותלים של המערה, היה חום וקירבה.En: The storm's wind continued to howl outside, but inside, between the cave's walls, there was warmth and closeness.He: אב ובת, בתהפכות המדבר, מצאו את דרכם לא רק לחוף מבטחים, אלא גם להבנה חדשה ולכבוד הדדי.En: A father and daughter, amidst the desert's turmoil, found their way not just to safety, but also to a new understanding and mutual respect.He: בשלוה המחודשת, הם המתינו עד שהספורט הגרועה תחלוף ותאפשרו לגבי המשך המסע שלהם.En: In their renewed calmness, they waited until the worst of the storm would pass, allowing them to continue their journey. Vocabulary Words:scorching: לוהטshimmered: זהרrelentless: קופחתdetermined: נחושclumps: רגביshade: צלoppressive: מכבידיםdunes: דיונותsurvival: הישרדותresponsibility: אחריותintensify: מתגברתshelter: מסתורfortress: מגןwhispered: לחשהspraying: ניתזdim: מעומעםroot: להשתרשworried: דואגfear: פחדhowl: לשרוקcalmness: שלוהmutual: הדדיturmoil: תוהו ובוהוproved: להוכיחintensify: להתגברdim: עמוםcalm: שקטcapable: מסוגלsparkling: נוצצותadmiring: מפוארBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Abrahamic Covenant G'day and welcome to Partakers! We are now on day 5 of our series "Glimpses", looking at the story of the Bible in 30 days, from the time of creation through to the time of the fullness of redemption! Lets read together: Genesis 12v1-9 The Lord had said to Abram, "Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father's family, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you." So Abram departed as the Lord had instructed, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. He took his wife, Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all his wealth-his livestock and all the people he had taken into his household at Haran-and headed for the land of Canaan. When they arrived in Canaan, Abram traveled through the land as far as Shechem. There he set up camp beside the oak of Moreh. At that time, the area was inhabited by Canaanites. Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, "I will give this land to your descendants." And Abram built an altar there and dedicated it to the Lord, who had appeared to him. After that, Abram traveled south and set up camp in the hill country, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built another altar and dedicated it to the Lord, and he worshiped the Lord. Then Abram continued traveling south by stages toward the Negev. A Theocratic Covenant Whilst the Edenic, Adamic and Noahic Covenants were universal covenants, this fourth Covenant is the first covenant which is theocratic, or relating to the rule of God. It is dependent on God alone! A God, who through grace in the "I will..." statements promises to bestow blessings! This covenant with Abraham, or the Abrahamic Covenant, is also the basis for all theocratic covenants to come and provides blessings on three levels: Personal level to Abraham: "I will make your name great; and you will be a blessing" (Genesis 12v2) National level: "I will make you into a great nation" (Genesis 12v2) Universal level: "all peoples on the earth will be blessed through you." (Genesis 12v3) Initially here in Genesis 12, this covenant can be seen in broad outline, but God later confirms it to Abraham in greater detail as we shall see. The Abrahamic covenant is a link to all of God's activities and programs until the end of time. Personal Aspects The personal aspects of the Covenant, particular to Abraham are: Abraham will be a father of a great nation (Genesis 12v1) Abraham will receive personal blessing (Genesis 12v2) Abraham will receive personal honour and reputation (Genesis 12v2) He, Abraham, will be a source of blessing to others. (Genesis 12v3) Universal Aspects The aspects of the Abrahamic Covenant, pertinent universally are: God will bless those who bless Abraham and the nation of Israel which comes from him (Genesis 12v3) curses on those who curse Abraham and Israel (Genesis 12v3) blessings on all the earth through Abraham (Genesis 12v1-3) This was the first time God made this promise to Abraham, but not the only time as Abraham received it another 5 times as God gives great detail to it (Genesis 13:14-18, Genesis 15:4-5, 13-18, Genesis 17:1-8, Genesis 18:17-19 and Genesis 22:15-18. All Change! Abram, as Abraham was originally known, was weaned away from his native land by God, into a journey of the unknown! It was in this way that Abraham would develop his faith in God and use it like a muscle. In fact, when God reiterated the covenant in Genesis 17 to Abram, God changed his name from Abram meaning "glorious father", to Abraham, which means "father of many nations!" (Genesis 17v5) Reminded and renewed! So important was this covenant that God renewed it with: Isaac, the "only begotten son" of Abraham twice: Genesis 26:4 and Genesis 26:23-24 Jacob twice as well Genesis 28:14-15 and Genesis 35:9-12 This covenant gives yet further glimpses of God's essential character of grace and mercy, as well as hinting at somebody who is to come as a messiah or saviour! Can you tell how and where these glimpses are? Tomorrow our story continues! Do you know where to next? Right mouse click or tap here to download as a MP3 audio file

The recent Iranian missile fire on Israel underscored protection gaps in the Israeli population, especially Bedouin society in the Negev where the longstanding lack of adequate shelter is acute, affecting other critical spheres of life. Ilan Amit, co-CEO of AJEEC-NISPED, an Arab-Jewish organization for social change, presented the issue in Knesset parliamentary committee discussions this week. He later spoke with KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Reuters. Inset: Courtesy AJEEC-NISPED)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FEED YOUR FAITHHebrews 3:19 (GNB) – We see, then, that they were not able to enter the land (promise land),because they did not believe.Exodus 6:6–8 (NLT) – “‘I am the Lord. I will free you from your oppression and will rescue you fromyour slavery in Egypt. I will redeem you with a powerful arm and great acts of judgment. 7 I will claimyou as my own people, and I will be your God… 8 I will bring you into the land I swore to give toAbraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as your very own possession. I am the Lord!' ”1. Delivered from Egypt…bondage & oppression2. Red Sea…baptized…old life is dead…new beginning3. Cloud by day…Fire by night…..Presence of God with them4. Manna…miracle provision…daily dependence5. Mt Sinai… place of instruction & preparation for the Promise LandExodus 23:20,27 (NIV) – See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and tobring you to the place I have prepared. 27 I will send my terror ahead of you and throw into confusionevery nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn their backs and run.Exodus 33:14 (NCV) – “I myself will go with you, and I will give you victory.”6. Kadesh…entrance to Promise Land10 Spies Report – the promise land is amazing…..BUT!!!Numbers 13:27–29 (NLT) – This was their report to Moses: “We entered the land you sent us toexplore, and it is indeed a bountiful country—a land flowing with milk and honey. Here is the kind offruit it produces. 28 But the people living there are powerful, and their towns are large and fortified. Weeven saw giants there… 29 The Amalekites live in the Negev, and the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amoriteslive in the hill country. The Canaanites live along the coast …”Caleb – speaks in faithNumbers 13:30 (NLT) – But Caleb tried to quiet the people as they stood before Moses. “Let's go atonce to take the land,” he said. “We can certainly conquer it!”10 Spies – speak in unbeliefNumbers 13:31–33 (NLT) – But the other men who had explored the land with him disagreed. “Wecan't go up against them! They are stronger than we are!” 32 So they spread this bad report aboutthe land among the Israelites: “The land we traveled through and explored will devour anyone whogoes to live there. All the people we saw were huge. 33 We even saw giants there…Next to them wefelt like grasshoppers, and that's what they thought, too!”(NKJV) – we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.”2 Corinthians‬Unbelief speaks – “we are going to die and God doesn't care”Numbers 14:1–4 (NLT) – Then the whole community began weeping aloud, and they cried all night. 2Their voices rose in a great chorus of protest against Moses and Aaron. “If only we had died in Egypt,or even here in the wilderness!” they complained. 3 “Why is the Lord taking us to this country only tohave us die in battle? Our wives and our little ones will be carried off as plunder! Wouldn't it be betterfor us to return to Egypt?” 4 Then they plotted among themselves, “Let's choose a new leader and goback to Egypt!”Faith speaks - “God is with us, we can take the land”Numbers 14:6–9 (NLT) – Two of the men who had explored the land, Joshua son of Nun and Calebson of Jephunneh, tore their clothing. 7 They said to all the people of Israel, “The land we traveledthrough and explored is a wonderful land! 8 And if the Lord is pleased with us, he will bring us safelyinto that land and give it to us. It is a rich land flowing with milk and honey. 9 Do not rebel against theLord, and don't be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us! They have noprotection, but the Lord is with us! Don't be afraid of them!”Results of Faith & Unbelief Unbelief Results – Entire generation did not enter promise land Faith Results – Only Joshua & Caleb entered Promise LandRomans 10:17 (NKJV) - faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.Hebrews 4:2 (NASB) – but the word they heard did not benefit them, because they were not unitedwith those who listened with faith.Hebrews 2:1 (TPT) - it is so crucial that we be all the more engaged and attentive to the truths thatwe have heard so that we do not drift off course.Hebrews 3:12 (NKJV) – Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief indeparting from the living God.Romans‬Living by faith - simply believing what God said in his word…speaking it & acting on it.TWO THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE FEED OUR FAITH1… WE WILL SEE THE PROMISES OF GOD FULFILLED IN OUR LIFE……BLESSED LIFE2… OUR BLESSED LIFE WILL BE A WITNESS TO THE WORLD

FEED YOUR FAITHHebrews 3:19 (GNB) – We see, then, that they were not able to enter the land (promise land),because they did not believe.Exodus 6:6–8 (NLT) – “‘I am the Lord. I will free you from your oppression and will rescue you fromyour slavery in Egypt. I will redeem you with a powerful arm and great acts of judgment. 7 I will claimyou as my own people, and I will be your God… 8 I will bring you into the land I swore to give toAbraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as your very own possession. I am the Lord!' ”1. Delivered from Egypt…bondage & oppression2. Red Sea…baptized…old life is dead…new beginning3. Cloud by day…Fire by night…..Presence of God with them4. Manna…miracle provision…daily dependence5. Mt Sinai… place of instruction & preparation for the Promise LandExodus 23:20,27 (NIV) – See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and tobring you to the place I have prepared. 27 I will send my terror ahead of you and throw into confusionevery nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn their backs and run.Exodus 33:14 (NCV) – “I myself will go with you, and I will give you victory.”6. Kadesh…entrance to Promise Land10 Spies Report – the promise land is amazing…..BUT!!!Numbers 13:27–29 (NLT) – This was their report to Moses: “We entered the land you sent us toexplore, and it is indeed a bountiful country—a land flowing with milk and honey. Here is the kind offruit it produces. 28 But the people living there are powerful, and their towns are large and fortified. Weeven saw giants there… 29 The Amalekites live in the Negev, and the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amoriteslive in the hill country. The Canaanites live along the coast …”Caleb – speaks in faithNumbers 13:30 (NLT) – But Caleb tried to quiet the people as they stood before Moses. “Let's go atonce to take the land,” he said. “We can certainly conquer it!”10 Spies – speak in unbeliefNumbers 13:31–33 (NLT) – But the other men who had explored the land with him disagreed. “Wecan't go up against them! They are stronger than we are!” 32 So they spread this bad report aboutthe land among the Israelites: “The land we traveled through and explored will devour anyone whogoes to live there. All the people we saw were huge. 33 We even saw giants there…Next to them wefelt like grasshoppers, and that's what they thought, too!”(NKJV) – we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.”2 Corinthians‬Unbelief speaks – “we are going to die and God doesn't care”Numbers 14:1–4 (NLT) – Then the whole community began weeping aloud, and they cried all night. 2Their voices rose in a great chorus of protest against Moses and Aaron. “If only we had died in Egypt,or even here in the wilderness!” they complained. 3 “Why is the Lord taking us to this country only tohave us die in battle? Our wives and our little ones will be carried off as plunder! Wouldn't it be betterfor us to return to Egypt?” 4 Then they plotted among themselves, “Let's choose a new leader and goback to Egypt!”Faith speaks - “God is with us, we can take the land”Numbers 14:6–9 (NLT) – Two of the men who had explored the land, Joshua son of Nun and Calebson of Jephunneh, tore their clothing. 7 They said to all the people of Israel, “The land we traveledthrough and explored is a wonderful land! 8 And if the Lord is pleased with us, he will bring us safelyinto that land and give it to us. It is a rich land flowing with milk and honey. 9 Do not rebel against theLord, and don't be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us! They have noprotection, but the Lord is with us! Don't be afraid of them!”Results of Faith & Unbelief Unbelief Results – Entire generation did not enter promise land Faith Results – Only Joshua & Caleb entered Promise LandRomans 10:17 (NKJV) - faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.Hebrews 4:2 (NASB) – but the word they heard did not benefit them, because they were not unitedwith those who listened with faith.Hebrews 2:1 (TPT) - it is so crucial that we be all the more engaged and attentive to the truths thatwe have heard so that we do not drift off course.Hebrews 3:12 (NKJV) – Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief indeparting from the living God.Romans‬Living by faith - simply believing what God said in his word…speaking it & acting on it.TWO THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE FEED OUR FAITH1… WE WILL SEE THE PROMISES OF GOD FULFILLED IN OUR LIFE……BLESSED LIFE2… OUR BLESSED LIFE WILL BE A WITNESS TO THE WORLD

In science, the Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists of 2025 were announced this week. The prestigious award went to three early-career scientists among 36 nominees and also includes a 100,000 dollar grant for each one for their groundbreaking research in three fields – Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Physical Sciences & Engineering. We spoke with one of the recipients, Dr. Benjamin Palmer, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He is being recognized for his pioneering research on how organisms form crystals. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time since the October 7th attacks, kibbutzim in the western Negev celebrated Shavuot in their fields, in an expression of resilience and healing that underscored the call to return all 58 hostages still held in Gaza. Among these communities is Kibbutz Nirim, which is in the process of rebuilding. Longtime Nirim member Adele Raemer spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Screenshot Facebook, Kibbutz Nirim)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joshua 19 tells of the inheritances of Simeon, Zebulon, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali and Dan; as well as Joshua's personal allocation. Simeon was the second eldest of Israel's sons so this allotment was to be the next chosen by lot. Verses 1-9 describe the territories and cities given to Simeon. These portions are in the Negev – the southern part of Canaan. Verses 10-16 outline Zebulon's allotted lands and the twelve cities in that portion. Verses 17-23 describe Issachar's allocation and the sixteen cities within this allotment. Verses 24-31 tell of Asher's portion in the north of the land like Zebulon's allotment and also of Naphtali. Those two tribes were the subjects of enlightenment by the gospel message, spoken of in Isaiah 9 and preached by our Lord Jesus Christ during his ministry, which was chiefly in Galilee. The city of Cabul, mentioned in verse 27, was given by king Solomon to Hiram, king of Tyre. Hiram saw them as a disagreeable present. Verses 32-39 speak of Naphtali's inheritance with its nineteen cities. Verses 40-48 tell of Dan's lands. In the numbering of the sealed disciples from each tribe (Revelation 7) we find that Dan is omitted. Possibly as Dan became a source of idolatry and apostacy within the Promised Land.Verses 49-51 reveal Joshua's inheritance in the hill country of Ephraim, which Joshua had requested from Moses and was granted by Yahweh's command.

The newborn son of Tzeela Gez, an Israeli woman killed in a West Bank terror shooting, has died; Israel's Foreign Ministry held a memorial ceremony in Jerusalem for Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, two Israeli embassy employees who were heinously killed in a shooting attack in Washington, DC.;The IDF struck Sana'a International Airport in Yemen on Wednesday morning and destroyed the last operational aircraft belonging to the Houthi rebels, Israel's Defense Minister confirmed; Police arrested a 41 year old Eritrean national for robbing and murdering a 71-year-old man here in Tel Aviv. An explosive device planted by terrorists detonated during combat in southern Gaza on Wednesday, killing 20-year-old IDF Sergeant Danilo Mocanu from Holon; A stunning Byzantine-era mosaic, originally discovered in 1990 near Be'er Shema in the western Negev, is now on public display after an extensive restoration.Click that you heard about Hasod (gift boxes) from “a podcast” when you check out. https://www.hasodstore.com/shopsmallIsrael Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgIsrael Daily News Roundtable: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-warLinks to all things IDN:⁠ https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews⁠Music: Tik Tak; Erika Krall & Lian Gold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGqtwBjb-R8

It's Wednesday, May 28th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Somalian Muslim man trusts Christ and is kicked out of home A young Muslim man in Somalia was kicked out of his home recently after converting to Christianity.  The 20-year-old struggled with substance abuse and had not been home to see his Muslim parents for months. That's when an underground pastor shared the Gospel with him. The young man came to Christ and gained freedom from drug use. After going home, however, his parents drove him away because of his new faith. The young convert told Morning Star News, “Now that I have loved [Jesus], I do not have a family standing with me. I do no not know what to do. I need prayers.” Please pray for this brother in Christ in Somalia, Africa. The country is ranked second on the Open Doors' World Watch List of most difficult places to be a Christian.  In Matthew 19:29, Jesus said, “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My name's sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life.” French Muslim youth vandalizing Catholic churches and assaulting Catholics The European Conservative reports there have been a string of attacks on churches in France recently which have received little attention from the mainstream media. In one case, Islamic youths insulted a Catholic priest and threatened to set the church building on fire earlier this month. Days earlier, another group disrupted a parish meeting in the same area. Muslim attacks on Catholics have included vandalism, physical assault, and kidnapping. Supremes split decision result: OK religious charter school unfunded In the United States, the Supreme Court delivered a split decision last Thursday in a case involving religious education. Previously, Oklahoma's charter school board had approved funding for St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. It would have been the country's first publicly-funded religious charter school.  However, Oklahoma's Supreme Court blocked the school. And the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 4-4 in the case, leaving the lower court ruling in place.  For some reason, conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from the case.  Defense Secretary Hegseth: "“King Jesus, we come humbly before You." U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth led a prayer meeting at the Pentagon last Wednesday. Listen to his opening prayer. HEGSETH: “If you would bow your head in prayer. “King Jesus, we come humbly before You, seeking Your face, seeking Your grace, in humble obedience to your law and to Your Word. We come as sinners, saved only by that grace, seeking Your providence in our lives and in our nation. “Lord God, we ask for the wisdom to see what is right, and in each and every day, in each and every circumstance, the courage to do what is right in obedience to Your will. “It is in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, that we pray. And all God's people said, Amen. Thank you.” The voluntary 30-minute prayer meeting was called “Secretary of Defense Christian Prayer & Worship Service.” Hegseth said it may become a monthly event.  Colossians 4:2 says, “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” Planned Parenthood to close 8 abortion mills in Iowa and Minnesota Last Friday, Planned Parenthood North Central States announced it will close eight locations across Iowa and Minnesota over the next year. Planned Parenthood blamed the closures on states passing anti-abortion laws as well as a freeze on federal funding for abortion. The closures will also involve laying off 66 staff members. CDC no longer recommends COVID-19 shot for pregnant women & kids The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer recommend COVID-19 shots for pregnant women and healthy children. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made the announcement yesterday. KENNEDY: “Hi everybody. I'm Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, your HHS Secretary.  And I'm here with NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty MaKary. “I couldn't be more pleased to announce that, as of today, the COVID vaccine for healthy children and healthy pregnant women has been removed from the CDC-recommended immunization schedule. Last year, the Biden administration urged healthy children to get yet another COVID shot, despite the lack of any clinical data to support the repeat booster strategy in children! BHATTACHARYA: “That ends today. It's common sense and it's good science.” MAKARY: “There's no evidence healthy kids need it today. And most countries have stopped recommending it for children.” KENNEDY: “We're now one step closer to realizing President Trump's promise to make America healthy again.” Lawmakers want to launch “Natural Family Month” Republican lawmakers in Ohio are considering a bill to celebrate families. The measure would designate the weeks from Mother's Day to Father's Day as “Natural Family Month.” The timeframe goes from the second Sunday in May to the third Sunday in June. This contrasts with Homosexual/Transgender Pride Month when many celebrate sexually perverted lifestyles in June. 1,500-year-old Christian graves in Israel discovered And finally, archaeologists recently uncovered 1,500-year-old Christian graves in Israel's Negev Desert. The graves reflect Christian burial practices. Inside, archaeologists found rare ebony figurines depicting individuals with African features. Researchers wrote, “It is possible that the deceased were of ‘Ethiopian' origin, and that they, or their ancestors, converted to Christianity and moved to the Negev.” The figurines were made out of ebony wood sourced from India or Sri Lanka and likely carved in Africa before being brought to the Negev.  Researchers believe it is the first time they have discovered such artifacts in the region of Israel and Jordan.  Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, May 28th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Top headlines for Tuesday, May 27, 2025In this episode, we discuss the sudden cancellation of the highly anticipated Newsboys 2025 Canadian tour by Faith Live, leaving fans and attendees wondering what's next. Then, we turn our attention to Virginia, as Gateway Church announces the appointment of Daniel Floyd, the esteemed founder of a megachurch, as their new senior pastor. Lastly, we pay tribute to Phil Robertson, beloved patriarch of the Robertson family, known for his wisdom and faith-driven life, who passed away at 79 following his battle with Alzheimer's. 00:12 Newsboys' Canada tour canceled amid 'lack of transparency'01:08 Gateway Church names new senior pastor after Morris resignation01:57 'Duck Dynasty'' star Phil Robertson dies at 7902:52 Trump officials meet UK pro-lifers arrested for silent prayer03:48 Pastor challenges African Evangelicals to engage 'now generation'05:00 Gazans seen protesting Hamas in 'unprecedented' display: report05:53 Bone figurines in Negev tombs link to early Ethiopian ChristiansSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsNewsboys' Canada tour canceled amid 'lack of transparency' | EntertainmentGateway Church names new senior pastor after Morris resignation | Church & Ministries'Duck Dynasty'' star Phil Robertson dies at 79 | EntertainmentTrump officials meet UK pro-lifers arrested for silent prayer | WorldPastor challenges African Evangelicals to engage 'now generation' | WorldGazans seen protesting Hamas in 'unprecedented' display: report | WorldBone figurines in Negev tombs link to early Ethiopian Christians | World

Ever had a spiritual faceplant you wish you could undo? You’re not alone. Abraham—yep, the father of our faith—blew it in a big way. But grace didn’t give up on him, and it won’t give up on you either. Key Takeaways Grace Offers Do-Overs – Even when we fail, God’s mercy meets us with a fresh start (Lamentations 3:22-23). Abraham Messed Up Too – He let fear rule and threw his wife under the proverbial camel. Still, God didn’t cancel him—He called him back. Return to the Altar – After failing in Egypt, Abraham went back to where he first encountered God (Genesis 13:4). Returning to God is always the right next step. Failure Isn’t Final – Your spiritual missteps don’t have to define your story. In Christ, shame doesn’t stick—redemption does. Join the Conversation What “altar” do you need to return to? What would it look like for you to start over today with God's grace in view? Share your thoughts with us using #LifeaudioNetwork and let others be encouraged by your journey. You’re not too far gone. God’s mercy says, “Let’s try again—together.”

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Innovation in the Desert: A Tale of Risk and Reward Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-21-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בעומק המדבר בנווה מדבר שבנגב, נמצא חדר מחקר סודי, מעבדה שמוסתרת היטב מתחת לחולות הזהובים, מלאה בטכנולוגיה חדשנית ומוקפת במרחקים אדירים של מדבר בתולי.En: Deep in the desert, within an oasis in the Negev, there is a secret research room, a laboratory well-hidden beneath the golden sands, filled with cutting-edge technology and surrounded by vast stretches of pristine desert.He: האביב מגיע למדבר, והשמיים הבהירים מנוגדים לאווירה הרצינית שמשתררת במעבדה.En: Spring arrives in the desert, and the clear skies contrast with the serious atmosphere that prevails in the laboratory.He: אל המעבדה הוזמנו אליאנה ומתן, שני חוקרים מבריקים כל אחד בדרכו.En: Eliana and Matan, two brilliant researchers, each in their own right, were invited to the laboratory.He: אליאנה ידועה בחשיבה זהירה ובשנאת סיכונים מיותרים.En: Eliana is known for her cautious thinking and aversion to unnecessary risks.He: מתן לעומתה, מדען שאפתן ותאב עתיד, שאוהב להעלות את גבולות הטכנולוגיה.En: Matan, on the other hand, is an ambitious scientist, eager for the future, who loves to push the boundaries of technology.He: המטרה פשוטה אך לא קלה: לבדוק טכנולוגיה חדשה שיכולה לשנות את העולם.En: The goal is simple but not easy: to test new technology that can change the world.He: אליאנה חוששת מהסיכונים האפשריים.En: Eliana is concerned about the possible risks.He: היא רוצה לבדוק שוב ושוב, לוודא שהכל בטוח.En: She wants to check again and again to ensure everything is safe.He: מתן, לעומת זאת, רוצה להוכיח את הפוטנציאל המהפכני של ההמצאה בהקדם האפשרי.En: Meanwhile, Matan wants to demonstrate the revolutionary potential of the invention as soon as possible.He: בוקר השמש זורחת מעל המדבר, ואליאנה מחליטה ללמוד את הנתונים שוב, אך מתן לוחץ על הדוושה.En: The morning sun rises over the desert, and Eliana decides to study the data again, but Matan presses the pedal.He: הוא בטוח שהם חייבים להראות את ההמצאה לצוות כבר עכשיו.En: He is convinced they must show the invention to the team right now.He: המתח בין השניים גובר, אך ברורה להם התוצאה: הם חייבים להתפשר ולעבוד יחד.En: The tension between the two increases, but the outcome is clear to them: they must compromise and work together.He: בזמן ההדגמה, המכשיר מתחמם יתר על המידה.En: During the demonstration, the device overheats.He: השניים מבינים שמשהו לא תקין.En: The two realize something isn't right.He: אליאנה נרתמת למשימה, דפיה מפוזרים סביבה, היא סורקת את המידע במהירות.En: Eliana throws herself into the task, her pages scattered around, as she quickly scans the information.He: עם הידע המדויק שלה, היא מזהה את הבעיה ומציעה פתרון יצירתי ומושכל.En: With her precise knowledge, she identifies the problem and offers a creative and well-informed solution.He: הסכנה נמנעת, והם מצליחים לייצב את הניסוי.En: The danger is averted, and they manage to stabilize the experiment.He: אליאנה מקבלת את החשיבות של לקיחת סיכונים מחושבים, ומתן לומד את הערך שבהכנה יסודית.En: Eliana acknowledges the importance of taking calculated risks, and Matan learns the value of thorough preparation.He: הסיפור שלהם מסתיים בהבנה שמחקר אמיתי דורש איזון עדין בין חדשנות לניתוח.En: Their story ends with an understanding that true research requires a delicate balance between innovation and analysis.He: ושוב המדבר שקט ורגוע, כמו שהוא תמיד, אך הפעם הוא היה עד לרגע שבו שתי נפשות שונות הצליחו למצוא קרקע משותפת בעמק הזהוב של המדבר.En: Once again, the desert is quiet and calm, as it always is, but this time it witnessed a moment where two different souls managed to find common ground in the golden valley of the desert. Vocabulary Words:desert: מדברoasis: נווה מדברtechnology: טכנולוגיהaversion: שנאהrevolutionary: מהפכניdemonstration: הדגמהoverheats: מתחמם יתר על המידהprecise: מדויקrisks: סיכוניםstabilize: לייצבinnovation: חדשנותbalance: איזוןanalysis: ניתוחambitious: שאפתןcompromise: להתפשרcreative: יצירתיtask: משימהsolution: פתרוןcalculated: מחושביםpotential: פוטנציאלlaboratory: מעבדהboundary: גבולthorough: יסודיתventure: מתן סיכויensure: לוודאpristine: בתוליsecret: סודיcautious: זהירground: קרקעknowledge: ידעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Political reporter Sam Sokol and reporter Sue Surkes join host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. The Knesset came back from spring break last week and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ultra-Orthodox coalition partners have been pushing for the passage of legislation enshrining military exemptions for their community, after the High Court ruled in June last year that the dispensations, in place for decades, were illegal since they were not based in law. The legislation has long been held up in the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, whose chairman, Yuli Edelstein (Likud), has pledged that he will “only produce a real conscription law that will significantly increase the IDF’s conscription base.” Sokol unpacks this complicated situation. Surkes reports on Magen 48, an initiative to train civil defense teams at 66 localities within the Gaza border area — including the city of Sderot — and raise their skill set to that of IDF fighters. We then learn about "She-Rise," a program that teaches women in the western Negev how to leverage their skills and create change in their communities. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: ‘The final deadline’: Could the IDF conscription crisis bring down Netanyahu’s government? After October 7, IDF said to increase penalties for deserters, but not draft dodgers Edelstein urges ‘real solution’ as work set to begin on revising Haredi draft bill IDF joins forces with NGO to turn community security teams into lean fighting machines Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and video edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: Haredi Jews protest and clash with police during a protest against the drafting of ultra-Orthodox Jews to the Israeli army, Jerusalem, May 5, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We want to make it hard for people to go to hell by making it easy for them to go to church so they can experience, know and follow Jesus.”Joshua 1:2-6 “Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am givingthem. I promise you what I promised Moses: ‘Wherever you set foot, you will be on land I have given you—from the Negev wilderness in the south to the Lebanonmountains in the north, from the Euphrates River in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west, including all the land of the Hittites.' No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I willnot fail you or abandon you. “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would givethem.Joshua 1:2a “Moses my servant is dead…1. THINK about the PAST.Joshua 1:2 “Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you tolead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am givingthem. 2. Take ACTION TODAY.Isaiah 43:19 For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.Philippians 3:13-14 (NLT) I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past andlooking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race andreceive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.BIG moves of God are almost always preceded by obedience to him in SMALL things.“If you plan on being anything less than you are capable of being, you willprobably be unhappy all the days of your life.”—Abraham MaslovThe greatest ENEMY to your calling is your COMFORT.ACTION is the preparation for the FUTURE PROMISE that God has for you.3. TRUST God for the FUTURE.Joshua 1:3-6 I promise you what I promised Moses: ‘Wherever you set foot, you will be on land I have given you—from the Negev wilderness in the south to the Lebanon mountains in the north, from the Euphrates River in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west, including all the land of the Hittites.' No one willbe able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I waswith Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to theirancestors I would give them. What seems IMPOSSIBLE to me, is not remotely DIFFICULT with God.Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory inthe church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

This Wednesday, Israelis will mark Yom HaZikaron, the Memorial Day for Israel's Fallen Soldiers. As of last count, there were more than 25,000 of them. Although Israel has a highly developed culture of grieving and mourning, as a country that has suffered war and bloodshed since its first days, an unusual commemoration project has literally taken over the public sphere this year. It began on a small scale, with friends and relative of soldiers killed in action since October 7 hanging up stickers featuring their photos and other interesting tidbits about them. It quickly spread to the point that in some places in Israel – like the Tel Aviv Hashalom train station – the entire space is wallpapered in them. On the Haaretz Podcast, Dr. Noam Tirosh, head of the Department of Communication Studies at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, who has spent the past few months studying these stickers, spoke to Judy Maltz about what he has learned. According to Tirosh, "the stickers are clearly an attempt by people to tell a wider story. The fallen soldiers were not only soldiers. They were lovers. They were football fans. They were friends of lots of people. They were human beings."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.