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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. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Impromptu gatherings across Israel last night marked the first time in over 11 years without hostages being held in Gaza, following the return of Ran Gvili’s body to Israel. For more than 50 days, he was the only hostage still held in Gaza, amid Hamas’s insistence that it had been unable to locate him, leaving his family and country fearful he might never be recovered. In today's episode, Fabian takes us through Operation Courageous Heart and its massive team of soldiers and forensics experts, which successfully recovered Gvili's remains after checking over 250 bodies in a Gazan cemetery. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: ‘Our pride is greater than our sorrow’: Family of Ran Gvili hail his heroism, Israel’s strength, as body comes home All of them are home now: Body of last hostage Ran Gvili found in Gaza, returned to Israel Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves and Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: A woman walks by chairs with photos of Ran Gvili, the final hostage in Gaza who was killed while fighting Hamas militants during the October 7, 2023 attack and whose remains have been recovered, in a plaza known as Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Israeli military says it has retrieved the body of the last hostage in Gaza, paving the way for the next phase of US President Donald Trump's peace plan to get under way. Ran Gvili, a policeman, was one of 251 hostages taken in the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 in which about 1,200 people were killed.Also on the programme: The White House has sharply criticised what it called "hostile" Democrats for the unrest in Minneapolis ; and scientists have gained a new insight into a mind-bending part of the universe- dark matter.(Photo: Israeli women hold a cutout picture of Israeli police officer, Ran Gvili, in Tel Aviv on the 26th of January, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Moti Milrod)

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. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. The IDF confirmed yesterday it is searching for the remains of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage held in the Gaza Strip, on the Israeli side of the ceasefire line in the enclave’s north in a cemetery. According to the PMO, The IDF is currently conducting a focused operation to exhaust all of the intelligence and upon completion of this operation -- and in accordance with what has been agreed upon with the US -- Israel will open the Rafah Crossing. Fabian fills us in on the recovery efforts, how the IDF plans to secure the crossing into Egypt and what is happening on the ground in Gaza. The IDF said Monday that its wave of airstrikes last night against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon hit weapon depots and other infrastructure. We speak about the recent wave of airstrikes and how deeply inside Lebanon the IAF is targeting. We then discuss whether a much weakened Hezbollah would consider joining ranks with Iran in any escalation of hostilities. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: IDF confirms searching for body of Ran Gvili at cemetery in northern Gaza Strip Israel says Rafah Crossing to reopen when IDF finishes search for last hostage body IDF reservist injured in Hamas attack in southern Gaza succumbs to wounds IDF: Wave of strikes targets Hezbollah operatives, infrastructure across Lebanon Northern Command chief: IDF ready on all fronts if US attack on Iran sparks retaliation Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves and Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: A photo of slain hostage Ran Gvili, whose remains are being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, is displayed during a rally calling for the return of the deceased hostages held in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on November 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, File)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Love Among Litter: A Beach Clean-Up Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-23-08-38-24-he Story Transcript:He: גלי הים נשקו את החול הזהוב של חוף תל אביב, והשמש החורפית חייכה בעדינות מבעד לעננים.En: The waves of the sea kissed the golden sand of Hof Tel Aviv, and the winter sun smiled gently through the clouds.He: היה זה יום ניקוי חוף, והאנשים התאספו בנחישות ושמחה.En: It was beach cleaning day, and people gathered with determination and joy.He: ברחבי החוף נשמעו קולות של צחוק ושיחות בעוד מתנדבים עסוקים במלאכתם.En: Throughout the beach, sounds of laughter and conversations were heard as volunteers were busy with their work.He: תמר פסעה לאורך החוף, מביטה בסיפוק בפעילים שנאספו.En: Tamar walked along the beach, looking with satisfaction at the activists who had gathered.He: היא היתה מאמינה גדולה בשמירת טבע, ותמיד חיפשה לבבות דומים לשלה.En: She was a big believer in nature conservation and always sought out like-minded souls.He: לפתע, היא הבחינה במישהו חדש.En: Suddenly, she noticed someone new.He: בחור צעיר שעמד מעט מהצד, מסתכל סביב עם מבט סקרן.En: A young man standing a bit to the side, looking around with a curious gaze.He: זה היה דוד.En: It was David.He: דוד עבר לאחרונה לתל אביב.En: David had recently moved to Tel Aviv.He: הוא אהב את המקום, אבל עוד לא מצא כאן מקום ללב שלו.En: He loved the place but hadn't yet found a place for his heart there.He: היום, הוא מקווה לא רק להשתתף באירוע, אלא גם להכיר אנשים מעניין, אנשים שאולי ירגישו לו כמו בית.En: Today, he hoped not only to participate in the event but also to meet interesting people, people who might feel like home to him.He: תמר התקרבה.En: Tamar approached him.He: "שלום, אני תמר," היא אמרה בחיוך חם.En: "Hello, I'm Tamar," she said with a warm smile.He: דוד השיב במעט ביישנות, "אני דוד.En: David replied with a bit of shyness, "I'm David.He: הגרפיקה זה המקצוע שלי, אבל חשוב לי גם לשמור על הסביבה.En: Graphic design is my profession, but it's important to me to care for the environment too."He: "המבטא שלו נשמע לה חדש ומעניין, אבל היה משהו שהטריד את תמר.En: His accent sounded new and interesting to her, but something bothered Tamar.He: האם הוא באמת כאן למען הסביבה או שמא רק כדי להכיר?En: Was he really there for the sake of the environment, or just to meet people?He: במשך היום, הם מצאו עצמם עובדים זה ליד זה, משוחחים וצוחקים.En: Throughout the day, they found themselves working side by side, chatting and laughing.He: חברות קלה החלה לנבוט.En: A light friendship began to blossom.He: אבל ספקותיה של תמר לא התפוגגו.En: But Tamar's doubts did not fade.He: היא החליטה לבדוק אותו באמת.En: She decided to really test him.He: "האם תרצה להצטרף אליי לאירוע נטיעת עצים בט"ו בשבט?En: "Would you like to join me for a tree planting event on Tu BiShvat?"He: " שאלה, מקווה לראות את תגובתו.En: she asked, hoping to see his reaction.He: דוד הביט בה בעיניים כנות והסכים מיד, "אני אשמח מאוד.En: David looked at her with honest eyes and immediately agreed, "I'd love to."He: "ביום האירוע, האוויר היה קריר ורענן.En: On the day of the event, the air was cool and fresh.He: אנשים נאספו עם שתילים קטנים בידיהם, מוכנים להעניק לעולם קצת יותר ירוק.En: People gathered with small seedlings in their hands, ready to give the world a bit more green.He: דוד נראה מתרגש, אפילו קצת עצבני.En: David seemed excited, even a little nervous.He: הוא ראה בזה הזדמנות להוכיח את עצמו.En: He saw it as an opportunity to prove himself.He: בעוד הם נוטעים את העצים, דוד התחיל לחלוק סיפור אישי.En: While they were planting trees, David started sharing a personal story.He: הוא סיפר לתמר כיצד באהבת אמו לטבע גברה תשוקתו לשמור על הסביבה.En: He told Tamar how his mother's love for nature fueled his passion for environmental conservation.He: הסיפור נגע בליבה של תמר, והיא הבינה פתאום עד כמה הוא גלוי לב ואמיתי.En: The story touched Tamar's heart, and she suddenly realized just how open-hearted and genuine he was.He: כשנוטעים עץ יחד, תמר ודוד חייכו זה אל זו.En: As they planted a tree together, Tamar and David smiled at each other.He: היה זה רגע שנחרט בזיכרונם, התחלה של קשר חדש ומשמעותי.En: It was a moment etched in their memory, the beginning of a new and meaningful connection.He: בסוף היום, הם הלכו יחד יד ביד לאורך החוף.En: At the end of the day, they walked hand in hand along the beach.He: החול הקר תחת רגליהם והים הבטיח חוויות חדשות ומרגשות.En: The cool sand beneath their feet and the sea promised new and exciting experiences.He: החיים בתל אביב כבר לא היו מןרפים וזרות.En: Life in Tel Aviv was no longer unfamiliar and strange.He: תמר ודוד ידעו שמצאו לא רק מטרה משותפת אלא גם אחד את השני.En: Tamar and David knew they found not only a common cause but also each other.He: הגלים המשיכו לרשרש בעדינות, בדיוק כמו התחושות בלבבותיהם.En: The waves continued to rustle gently, just like the feelings in their hearts.He: הייתה זו התחלה חדשה, מלאה בתקווה ואהבה.En: It was a new beginning, full of hope and love. 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On this riveting episode of the Spybrary Spy podcast, British political journalist Tim Shipman is once again in conversation with David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst turned novelist, discussing his fourth and most ambitious book yet, The Persian. Departing from his CIA-rooted earlier work, McCloskey dives into the morally murky waters of the Israeli-Iranian shadow war. The novel, a high-stakes standalone thriller, follows a Mossad operation and an Iranian-born dentist-turned-reluctant-spy. They discuss the challenges of writing beyond American intelligence, the process of accessing former Mossad officers for research, the rich culture and contradictions of Iran, and the psychological complexity of agent-handler relationships. The episode also teases McCloskey's next book, the return of Artemis Proctor, and exciting developments for screen adaptations. So what is The Persian by David McCloskey all about, Shane? Kamran Esfahani, a dentist living out a dreary existence in Stockholm, agrees to spy for the Mossad after he's recruited by Arik Glitzman, the chief of a clandestine unit tasked with running targeted assassinations and sabotage inside Iran. At Glitzman's direction, Kam returns to his native Tehran and opens a dental practice there, using it as a cover for the Israeli intelligence agency. Kam proves to be a skillful asset, quietly earning money helping Glitzman smuggle weapons, run surveillance, and conduct kidnappings. But when Kam tries to recruit an Iranian widow seeking to avenge the death of her husband at the hands of the Mossad, the operation goes terribly wrong, landing him in prison under the watchful eye of a sadistic officer whom he knows only as the "General." And now, after enduring three years of torture in captivity, Kamran Esfahani sits in an interrogation room across from the General, preparing to write his final confession. Kam knows it is too late to save himself. But he has managed to keep one secret—only one—and he just might be able to save that. In this haunting thriller, careening between Tehran and Tel Aviv, Istanbul and Stockholm, David McCloskey delivers an intricate story of vengeance, deceit, and the power of love and forgiveness in a world of lies.   Praise for The Persian: [The Persian] builds to high drama and twists with characters you care about.… Deep and satisfying... keeps the McCloskey traits of great tradecraft and headlong dash to the end. It proves he is a great spy writer. Tim Shipman, Spybrary and The Specator It is no spoiler to say that what David McCloskey has given us in The Persian is a tragedy—a work of spy fiction that, stripped of its technological trappings, would not have been out of place on the Athenian stage. Stephen England, Author The Persian is a novel written by someone who understands not just how espionage works, but how it feels, the waiting, the second-guessing, and the quiet moments where people realise what they've traded away to stay in the game. I applaud David for writing a standalone novel rather than the familiar waters of his Artemis Proctor series. Shane Whaley Editor-In-Chief, Spybrary.com  

For the last two decades, marketers have lived by the decisions one company has made and the experience customers have with that company's search bar (and in many cases, browser). But what happens when Google is dethroned by an AI? Agility requires not just adapting to new channels, but fundamentally rethinking the entire customer discovery journey when the rules are rewritten overnight. It's about moving from optimizing for keywords to influencing AI-driven conversations. Today, we're going to talk about the rise of AI browsers and Generative Engine Optimization, or GEO. Whether it's using ChatGPT or Perplexity to search the web or with tools like OpenAI's Atlas browser, we're seeing a convergence of search, shopping, and conversation that could fundamentally change how brands are discovered, evaluated, and purchased, creating a new battleground for customer data and attention. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Imri Marcus, CEO and Co-Founder at Brandlight. About Imri Marcus Imri Marcus is the CEO and Co-Founder of Brandlight AI, the strategic data and influence partner for Fortune 500 enterprises navigating the shift to AI-driven consumer discovery. A serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits in the media and AI sectors, Imri is now focused on empowering the world's leading brands to own their narrative in this new, zero-sum marketing channel. Imri earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Reichman University and splits his time between Tel Aviv and New York.,Yes,This will be completed shortly Imri Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imri-marcus-89074a79 Resources Brandlight: https://www.brandlight.ai/ The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Palm Springs, Feb 23-26 in Palm Springs, CA. Go here for more details: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://www.thecrmc.com/ Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://ratethispodcast.com/agileConnect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Amid ongoing discussions about the U.S.-Israel alliance, including recent commentary referencing questions raised by media personality Tucker Carlson about the benefits the United States derives from its relationship with Israel, a new interview highlights the extensive technological and humanitarian contributions Israel provides. Gedaliah Blum, Director of The Heartland Initiative in Israel, sat down for an interview with Alan Skorski. In a social media post on December 22, 2025, Blum addressed Carlson's recurring question — “What exactly does the United States get from Israel?” — by quickly listing more than 25 Israeli innovations that directly benefit the U.S. and its allies. These include advancements in aviation safety, missile defense systems protecting American bases, IED detection technology safeguarding U.S. soldiers in combat zones, battlefield medicine now standard in American emergency rooms, and enhanced airport security protocols used worldwide. During the conversation, Skorski expanded on this list, emphasizing Israel's role as a hub of innovation despite its small size and challenging security environment. Israel has pioneered several key technologies widely adopted in the U.S. and globally: The USB flash drive (originally known as Disk-on-Key), revolutionizing portable data storage. Waze, the real-time GPS navigation app acquired by Google and used by millions for traffic updates and efficient routing. Mobileye, providing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) that enhance vehicle safety and serve as a foundation for autonomous driving technologies. ICQ, one of the earliest popular instant messaging platforms. Significant contributions to Intel processors through R&D by Israeli teams. Medical & Health Innovations Israeli developments have transformed diagnostics and treatment: PillCam (from Given Imaging), a swallowable camera capsule enabling non-invasive internal imaging for gastrointestinal diagnostics. Babysense infant breathing monitors for enhanced child safety. ReWalk bionic exoskeletons assisting individuals with lower-limb paralysis to regain mobility. Agriculture, Water & Other Fields In agriculture and resource management, Israel leads with drip irrigation systems from Netafim, which optimize water use in arid regions; the development of longer-lasting, sweeter cherry tomatoes; and advanced water desalination and purification technologies. Defense & Security Contributions Defense innovations include the Iron Dome missile defense system, advanced UAVs (drones), and cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that bolster U.S. national security interests. These advancements “barely scratch the surface” of the mutual benefits in the U.S.-Israel partnership, Skorski noted, with many technologies co-developed or shared through joint efforts. Humanitarian Leadership Exemplified in Haiti Beyond technology, Israel's contributions extend to global humanitarian aid. A prominent example is the rapid response to the devastating January 2010 earthquake in Haiti. As detailed in a 2010 report in the New England Journal of Medicine, within 48 hours of the quake striking Port-au-Prince, Israel deployed a 230-person military task force — including 109 support and rescue personnel from the IDF Home Front Command and 121 medical staff from the IDF Medical Corps Field Hospital. The team arrived 15 hours after departing Tel Aviv and immediately began operations. In just 10 days, the field hospital treated over 1,100 patients. 16 babies were delivered in the hospital. IDF search and rescue forces assisted in rescuing or aiding 4 individuals. The swift deployment and high-impact care underscored Israel's commitment to international disaster relief, often arriving among the first responders in crises worldwide. -VIN News Alan Skorski Reports 21JAN2026 - PODCAST

On this week's episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts military affairs analyst Yaakov Lappin. They discuss the current state of play in the U.S.-Iran crisis, including the domestic turmoil in Iran and the U.S. military build-up in the Middle East, what options President Trump has against the Islamic Republic, what Tehran may do in retaliation, the mood in Israel and whether the country is ready for another round with Iran, and more. Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

In this special interview episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards sits down with Noam, a young woman from Tel Aviv who works with Israel's Ministry of Tourism and previously served in the Israeli military. Recorded on location in Shiloh—the historic site where the tabernacle once stood and where Hannah dedicated Samuel to the Lord—Noam shares her personal story of growing up in Israel, serving in the army as a photographer, and what life has been like for young adults during and after the recent war. In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Noam talks about: • Growing up in Tel Aviv and living in a mixed Jewish and Arab community in Jaffa • Why all Israeli young adults serve in the military and what that experience is like • How the war affected everyday life, work, and sleep with rockets and alarms • The emotional impact of October 7 and knowing friends who attended the Nova festival and never came home • The relief when hostages began to return • What it's like living with both resilience and uncertainty • Why, even after everything, she still says: "Israel is the best place in the world" • Her invitation to Christians to come experience the land of the Bible for themselves Doug also reflects on the biblical significance of Shiloh, where Samuel was dedicated to the Lord, and why hearing stories directly from the people who live in Israel brings Scripture, history, and current events together in a powerful way. This episode is especially valuable for: • Youth pastors and youth ministry volunteers • Christian educators and student leaders • Parents helping students process fear, conflict, and faith • Anyone wanting a real, human perspective on life in Israel today This is not a political episode. It is a personal story, a cultural conversation, and a window into the life of a young Israeli woman who loves her country, loves life, and believes in hope even after tragedy. ✨ Sometimes the best way to help students understand the world is to let them hear directly from the people who live in it. _________________________________________________________________________________

Benjamin Netanjahu ist der am längsten amtierende Ministerpräsident Israels und prägt gerade maßgeblich die Zukunft Israels und die des Nahen Ostens. Immer mit dabei im Zentrum der Macht sind seine Frau Sara und sein Sohn Jair. Susanne Glass leitet die BR-Auslandsredaktion und war viele Jahre Leiterin des ARD-Studios in Tel Aviv. Sie beobachtet Benjamin Netanjahu schon lange und erzählt uns in dieser 11KM-Folge von einem machtbewussten Politiker, für den Regieren offenbar eine Familienangelegenheit ist. Hier geht's zur ARD Story “Die Netanjahus – Eine Familie im Krieg” von Susanne Glass und Oliver Mayer-Rüth: https://1.ard.de/dienetanjahusstory?pc11km Hier geht's zum Weltspiegel Podcast, unserem Podcast-Tipp: https://1.ard.de/weltspiegel_podcast?cp Diese und viele weitere Folgen von 11KM findet ihr überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt, auch hier in der ARD Audiothek: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/12200383/ An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautor: Lukas Waschbüsch Mitarbeit: Sebastian Schwarzenböck Host: David Krause Produktion: Jan Stahlmann, Marie-Noelle Svihla und Lisa Krumme Planung: Caspar von Au und Hardy Funk Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Yasemin Yüksel und Fumiko Lipp 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim BR.

Is it possible to grow in Torah and business at the same time?Last week, I sat down with Moe Mernick, Ben Lang, and Michael Bloch to talk it through — live, in front of an energetic crowd of 50+ growth-oriented leaders, at the offices of DLA Piper Israel in Tel Aviv.The “excuse” for the gathering was Moe's new book, Conversations with Jewish Business Leaders — and the conversation went way beyond the book.We discussed:What success really means (and why it can't be one-size-fits-all)Why success isn't about money — and how to build a life that actually feels alignedMeaning at work, mid-career “what am I doing with my life?” moments, and the idea of learn / earn / returnHow side projects can turn into real impact Staying strong in the lows: imposter syndrome, mentors, community, and keeping perspectiveSpiritual growth in the busy years: fixed learning times, realistic goals, balancing “heart” and “mind,” and accountabilityOrder Conversations with Jewish Business Leaders here.Big thank you to the event hosts and sponsors: DLA Piper Israel and Yeshiva University Israel.

Last Thursday Negar Mojtahedi of Iran International spoke with State of Tel Aviv and Beyond about the horrific testimonies seeping through the digital and telephone blackout in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Today, we bring you a special report on Mojtahedi's interview with one man who had been visiting family in Iran when the uprising began. He managed to leave last week. Mojtahedi's interview with him - which we show here - is a rare first-hand account of the horror unfolding in Iran. We thought it more important to share this footage as quickly as possible, which is why there are no English subtitles. (AI cannot handle heavily accented English - yet.) The gentleman interviewed speaks English well….you will just have to focus and listen, carefully. This interview is the most detailed, lengthy and compelling testimony that I have come across since this crisis began. Extraordinary work by Negar Mojtahedi and Iran International. After the interview, we provide some brief commentary and context for the current state of affairs: Will the U.S. intervene? Please check the time stamps below if you wish to skip ahead. This episode is available to all subscribers. Tomorrow we bring you a special in-depth interview with Ambassador Michael Oren, where we dive into the history and present positions of key middle eastern countries and how they are posturing as this crisis intensifies. That podcast will be available for premium, subscribers only. (A short preview will be available to all.)Introduction: 00:00-2:49Interview with man in Tehran: 2:50-24:12Context and conclusion: 24:13-29:15Show 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. 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

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Cosmos & Connection: A Day at Tel Aviv's Science Haven Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-18-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: המוזיאון למדע בתל אביב היה מלא חיים.En: The museum of Science in Tel Aviv was full of life.He: אנשים הלכו הלוך ושוב בין האולמות, מתפעלים מהתצוגות המרהיבות.En: People walked back and forth between the halls, marveling at the spectacular exhibits.He: נועם עמד בצד, מביט בסביבה.En: Noam stood to the side, observing his surroundings.He: למרות החורף הקר בחוץ, בתוך המוזיאון התחושה הייתה חמימה ומלאת חיים.En: Despite the cold winter outside, inside the museum, the atmosphere was warm and vibrant.He: הוא הגיע כדי לשמוע הרצאה מאת הקוסמולוג הנודע, שהעריץ מילדות.En: He had come to attend a lecture by the renowned cosmologist he had admired since childhood.He: הרצאה מרתקת על כוכבים וגלקסיות הייתה בתחילת הדרך, אך עכשיו הייתה הפסקה ונועם התלבט איך לבלות את הזמן.En: The fascinating lecture on stars and galaxies was underway, but now there was a break, and Noam was pondering how to pass the time.He: ליא, עיתונאית צעירה בתחום המדע, התמקדה בכתיבה.En: Leah, a young journalist in the field of science, was focused on writing.He: היא חיפשה סיפור שיעורר עניין בקוראים שלה.En: She was looking for a story that would spark interest among her readers.He: בפינת האולם ישבה והקלידה בשקיקה על המחשב הנייד שלה, מביטה מדי פעם סביב כדי לקלוט פרטים נוספים.En: Sitting in the corner of the hall, she eagerly typed on her laptop, occasionally glancing around to capture additional details.He: אלי, חבר שלה לעבודה, עמד קרוב והביט בסקרנות בעיסוקה הכנה.En: Eli, her colleague, stood nearby, curiously observing her diligent work.He: נועם, שלא הפסיק להבחין בנערה שליא הייתה בה, לקח אומץ וצעד לכיוונה.En: Noam, who couldn't stop noticing the girl that Leah was, gathered the courage and walked towards her.He: הוא הרגיש את ליבו פועם מהר, מלווה בתחושת חרדה קלה.En: He felt his heart racing, accompanied by a slight sense of anxiety.He: "סלחי לי," הוא אמר בקול שקט ושברירי.En: "Excuse me," he said in a quiet, fragile voice.He: ליא הרימה את עיניה מהמסך ונראתה קצת מופתעת.En: Leah lifted her eyes from the screen and looked a little surprised.He: "השאלות שלך בהרצאה היו מעניינות מאוד.En: "Your questions during the lecture were very interesting.He: מה דעתך על ההרצאה?En: What did you think of it?"He: "ליא הסירה את תשומת ליבה מהמחשב והפנתה אותה לנועם.En: Leah took her attention off the computer and turned it to Noam.He: "ההרצאה הייתה מרתקת באמת," היא השיבה.En: "The lecture was truly fascinating," she replied.He: "אני חושבת שזה נושא שחשוב להנגיש לכולם, לא רק לאנשי מדע.En: "I believe it's a topic that should be made accessible to everyone, not just scientists."He: " נועם חייך והנהן בהסכמה.En: Noam smiled and nodded in agreement.He: השיחה זרמה באיטיות, אך התפרשה לעומק.En: The conversation flowed slowly but delved deep.He: בזמן ההפסקה הם התחילו להסתובב יחד בתערוכה.En: During the break, they started to wander together through the exhibit.He: נועם ולהיא הציגו רעיונות ונקודות מבט, והרגישו שהם מגלים זה את זו.En: Noam and Leah shared ideas and perspectives, feeling like they were discovering each other.He: ההסברים של ליא עשו על נועם רושם רב, והוא הבין שיש הרבה מה ללמוד ממנה.En: Leah's explanations made a significant impression on Noam, and he realized he had much to learn from her.He: לקראת סוף היום, ליא הבינה שהיא מצאה לא רק סיפור טוב לכתבה שלה, אלא גם קשר מיוחד.En: Towards the end of the day, Leah understood that she found not only a good story for her article but also a special connection.He: היא החליטה להוסיף את הסיפור של נועם כחלק מהכתבה שלה, מתמודדת עם האתגר למצוא את האיזון בין מקצועיות לחיים האישיים.En: She decided to include Noam's story as part of her piece, facing the challenge of balancing professionalism with her personal life.He: "אולי נחליף מספרי טלפון?En: "Maybe we should exchange phone numbers?"He: " היא הציעה בחיוך, ונועם הסכים בשמחה.En: she suggested with a smile, and Noam happily agreed.He: הם עזבו את המוזיאון באותו הערב כל אחד עם תחושה נינוחה יותר, אך הפעם בכיוון יחיד.En: They left the museum that evening, each with a more relaxed feeling, but this time in the same direction.He: נועם למד שגם הוא יכול להתחבר עם אנשים אחרים באמצעות אהבתו למדע, וליא הבינה שהקשרים האישיים לא חייבים לעמוד בניגוד למקצועיות שלה.En: Noam learned that he could also connect with others through his love of science, and Leah understood that personal connections don't have to conflict with her professionalism.He: כך נסגרה הרפתקת היום במוזיאון המדע של תל אביב, עולם מלא בכוכבים ובסיפורים שמחכים להיחשף.En: Thus concluded the day's adventure at the Tel Aviv Museum of Science, a world full of stars and stories waiting to be discovered. Vocabulary Words:museum: מוזיאוןlife: חייםmarveling: מתפעליםspectacular: מרהיבותexhibits: תצוגותsurroundings: סביבהrenowned: נודעcosmologist: קוסמולוגfascinating: מרתקתpondering: מתלבטjournalist: עיתונאיתspark: לעוררreaders: קוראיםglancing: מביטהdiligent: הכנהfragile: שבריריaccessible: להנגישflowed: זרמהdelved: התפרשהwander: להסתובבperspectives: נקודות מבטimpression: רושםconnection: קשרbalance: האיזוןprofessionalism: מקצועיותrelaxed: נינוחהdirection: כיווןadventure: הרפתקהdiscover: להיחשףBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Voting Under Pressure: Noam's Silent Battle at the Booth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-17-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בתוך מרכז הבחירות בתל אביב היתה אווירה נוסעת ותוססת.En: Inside the election center in Tel Aviv, there was a lively and bustling atmosphere.He: תמונות בחירות וקישוטים צבעוניים תלויים על הקירות, מזכירים לכל מי שנמצא שם את החשיבות של היום הזה.En: Election posters and colorful decorations hung on the walls, reminding everyone present of the importance of this day.He: היה חורף, ובחוץ ירד גשם מוקדם יותר.En: It was winter, and it had rained earlier outside.He: אנשים עטופים במעילים עמדו בתור, והתערבבו ריחות הגשם עם אווירת ההתרגשות של ערב ט"ו בשבט.En: People wrapped in coats stood in line, and the scent of rain mixed with the excitement of the evening of Tu Bishvat.He: נעם, צעיר שקט ונחוש בסוף שנות העשרים לחייו, עמד גם הוא בתור.En: @Noam, a quiet and determined young man in his late twenties, also stood in line.He: הוא ידע שצריך להצביע, אבל אי נוחות מוזרה התחילה להתפשט בחזהו.En: He knew he needed to vote, but a strange discomfort began to spread in his chest.He: ליבו הלם במהירות, אך הוא לא רצה להדאיג את אריאל, חברו שהצטרף אליו למקום.En: His heart was beating rapidly, but he didn't want to worry Ariel, his friend who had joined him at the location.He: אריאל דיבר בהתלהבות על הפוליטיקה ועל הנוף היפה כשהגשם מזדמן.En: Ariel was talking enthusiastically about politics and the beautiful scenery when the rain occasionally fell.He: נעם ניסה להירגע ולהתמקד בדיבורים.En: Noam tried to relax and focus on the conversation.He: תמר, אחות מתנדבת במקום, הסתובבה בין המצביעים והציעה עזרה לכל מי שהיה זקוק לה.En: Tamar, a volunteer nurse at the site, was moving among the voters, offering help to anyone in need.He: היא הבחינה בנעם וחשדה שאולי משהו לא כשורה.En: She noticed Noam and suspected that something might be wrong.He: אבל נעם הסתיר את חששותיו.En: But Noam hid his worries.He: הוא ידע שחייב להצביע.En: He knew he had to vote.He: התור התקדמה והגיע רגע שהלב שלו דפק בכבדות.En: The line moved forward, and the moment came when his heart pounded heavily.He: הוא לקח נשימה עמוקה, מחפש כוח בין המילים המרגיעות של אריאל.En: He took a deep breath, seeking strength in Ariel's calming words.He: כשסוף סוף הגיע לקלפי, הוא הרגיש את הדופק מתגבר.En: When he finally reached the voting booth, he felt his pulse quicken.He: תמר, שהבינה מיד את מצב הדברים, התקרבה אליו בשקט.En: Tamar, who immediately understood the situation, approached him quietly.He: "אתה בסדר?En: "Are you okay?"He: " היא שאלה בעדינות, גופה מכסה מעט את נעם מההמולה מסביב.En: she asked gently, her body slightly shielding Noam from the surrounding bustle.He: נעם הנהן בעדינות, אך היד שלו רעדה בזמן שהכניס את הפתק למעטפה.En: @Noam nodded gently, but his hand trembled as he placed the ballot in the envelope.He: לבסוף הצביע, הרגיש אנחת רווחה שוטפת עליו.En: Finally, he voted, feeling a wave of relief wash over him.He: אחרי שהצביע, תמר התעקשה לבדוק אותו לוודא שהכל בסדר, ואריאל נשאר לצידו, מלא הערכה לנחישות שלו.En: After voting, Tamar insisted on checking him to ensure everything was alright, and Ariel stayed by his side, full of appreciation for his determination.He: לאחר מכן, נעם הבין את החשיבות של איזון בין התחייבויותיו האזרחיות לבריאותו.En: Afterward, Noam understood the importance of balancing his civic duties with his health.He: הוא למד לשוחח יותר בגלוי על צרכיו עם הסובבים לו.En: He learned to speak more openly about his needs with those around him.He: הסיפור כלפי חוץ נראה פשוט, אך עבור נעם זה היה רגע של שינוי וצמיחה.En: Outwardly, the story seemed simple, but for Noam, it was a moment of change and growth.He: בחוץ, טיפות גשם חדשות החלו לרדת, מנצנצות באורות העיר ומסמלות את השקט שאחרי הסערה שבלב.En: Outside, new raindrops began to fall, glistening in the city lights and symbolizing the calm after the storm within. Vocabulary Words:lively: תוססתbustling: נוסעתatmosphere: אווירהdecorations: קישוטיםreminding: מזכיריםdetermined: נחושdiscomfort: אי נוחותrapidly: במהירותenthusiastically: בהתלהבותscenery: נוףvolunteer: מתנדבתsuspected: חשדהworried: לחשושsurrounding: המולהtrembled: רעדהenvelope: מעטפהrelief: אנחת רווחהinsisted: התעקשהappreciation: הערכהdetermination: נחישותbalancing: איזוןcivic: אזרחיותduties: התחייבויותgrowth: צמיחהglistening: מנצנצותsymbolizing: מסמלותstorm: סערהwithin: שבלבwrapped: עטופיםseeking: מחפשBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: High Stakes in the Night: Shira's Gambit for Green Education Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: שירה תמיד ידעה שהכסף חסר.En: Shira always knew that money was tight.He: המחשבה על טיול חינוכי שיוכל להעניק לתלמידים שלה חוויה אמיתית בטבע שרפה בה תחושה של שליחות.En: The thought of an educational trip that could provide her students with a real experience in nature ignited a sense of mission within her.He: בט"ו בשבט, כשהעצים מתחדשים, גם הרצון שלה לעשות משהו טוב התחדש.En: On Tu BiShvat, when the trees are renewed, her desire to do something good was also renewed.He: היא ידעה שזה הזמן לבנות עתיד ירוק עבור תלמידיה.En: She knew this was the time to build a green future for her students.He: וכך, בין שיעורים לבית הספר, היא החלה להכין תוכנית.En: So, between classes at the school, she began to prepare a plan.He: לילה חורפי קר בתל אביב, האורות הכחולים בחוץ נטו לרטיבות.En: On a cold winter night in Tel Aviv, the blue lights outside tended toward dampness.He: המועדון שהסתתר ברחוב צדדי היה מלא שיחות חרישיות וניחוח סיגריות.En: The club that hid on a side street was full of hushed conversations and the scent of cigarettes.He: אורות עמומים השתקפו בשולחנות הפוקר, והמתח הורגש באוויר כמו חשמל.En: Dim lights reflected off the poker tables, and the tension in the air felt like electricity.He: שירה, מסתכלת סביב, ראתה את אילי ומאיה כבר יושבים.En: Shira, looking around, saw Eliy and Maya already sitting.He: הם באו לעזור לה במשימה להבריח את האירועים מתחת לרדאר.En: They came to help her with the task of keeping the events under the radar.He: "אולי זו טעות," שירה חשבה לעצמה כשניגשה לשולחן המרכזי.En: "Maybe this is a mistake," Shira thought to herself as she approached the central table.He: אבל היא הרגישה שלא היה זמן לחשוב שוב.En: But she felt there was no time to second-guess.He: היא נזכרה בפרצופים של התלמידים, איך הם שמחים כשהם לומדים בטבע, והפחד פחת.En: She remembered the faces of the students, how happy they were when learning in nature, and the fear diminished.He: האווירה הייתה תוססת.En: The atmosphere was lively.He: מאיה צחקה על כוס יין אדום, ואילי ניהל את הסבב הראשון של המשחק.En: Maya laughed over a glass of red wine, and Eliy managed the first round of the game.He: כסף צרור וקטן עבר מיד ליד.En: A small bundle of money passed from hand to hand.He: שירה דאגה שכל משתתף יתן תרומה.En: Shira made sure each participant made a donation.He: הכל זרם על פי התוכנית.En: Everything flowed according to plan.He: אבל אז, כמו ברק בסופה, נפתחה הדלת בקול חזק.En: But then, like lightning in a storm, the door swung open loudly.He: רעידת כנפיים של רשות החוק נשמעה בחלל, כמו צפצוף שבור.En: The flapping wings of the law enforcement were heard in the room, like a broken buzz.He: שירה נבהלה.En: Shira was startled.He: היא ידעה שחייבת לפעול מהר.En: She knew she had to act quickly.He: עם תחושת דחיפות, היא רצה אל הכספת הקטנה במועדון שבו הסתתרו כל התרומות.En: With a sense of urgency, she ran to the small safe in the club where all the donations were hidden.He: אילי ומאיה ניסו לשמור את האווירה רגועה, לשכנע את השוטרים שהכל בסדר.En: Eliy and Maya tried to keep the atmosphere calm, convincing the officers that everything was fine.He: זה היה קריטי.En: It was critical.He: שירה, ביד רועדת, הספיקה להסתיר את הכסף בתוך תיק הנצרים שלה, ששימש אותה בדרך כלל לפיקניקים.En: Shira, with a trembling hand, managed to hide the money inside her wicker bag, which she usually used for picnics.He: השיחה עם השוטרים הייתה מאתגרת, אבל הם לא חשדו דבר והסתלקו בלי לפרק את הערב.En: The conversation with the officers was challenging, but they suspected nothing and left without breaking up the evening.He: האנשים נרגעו ושבחו את שירה על תושייתה.En: The people calmed down and praised Shira for her resourcefulness.He: כשנשמעו התנשפויות רגיעה בין המשתתפים והיא הבינה שהסכנה עברה, היא ידעה שזו הייתה הצלחה.En: When the sighs of relief were heard among the participants and she realized the danger had passed, she knew it was a success.He: למחרת, הכסף שהחביאה שימש למטרה שחלמה עליה.En: The next day, the money she hid was used for the purpose she dreamed of.He: התלמידים יצאו לטיול בטבע, מגשימים את חלום הלימוד בחוץ.En: The students went on a nature trip, fulfilling the dream of outdoor learning.He: החוויה הזו פתחה לשירה הבנה חזקה ועמוקה: יש משמעות והשלכות לכל החלטה, ושווה לקחת סיכונים בשביל מה שחשוב באמת.En: This experience opened Shira to a strong and deep understanding: every decision has meaning and consequences, and it's worth taking risks for what truly matters. Vocabulary Words:tight: חסרignited: שרפהmission: שליחותrenewed: מתחדשdampness: רטיבותhushed: חרישיותdim: עמומיםtension: המתחelectricity: חשמלmurmured: מלחששתdonation: תרומהflowed: זרםflapping: רעידתurgency: דחיפותwicker: נצריםpicnics: פיקניקיםchallenging: מאתגרתsuspected: חשדוresourcefulness: תושיהrelief: רגיעהconsequences: השלכותembark: לצאתmission: שליחותadventure: הרפתקהstartled: נבהלהensure: לדאוגbundle: צרורwhisper: מלחשיםurgent: דחוףembarked: לצאתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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Big goals often feel out of reach when life throws setbacks your way. But what if the obstacles are actually shaping the path forward? In this episode, Bryan Sweet sits down with Randy Carver, CRPC®, CDFA®, President & CEO of Carver Financial Services, and author of Limitless, to talk about persistence, mindset, and defining personal meaning. Randy shares how early health challenges shaped his outlook, how failure can become fuel, and why clarity matters more than circumstances. The conversation explores vision setting, daily habits, leadership, and using purpose to create momentum in business and life. Key takeaways: How early adversity reshaped his mindset and influenced long-term motivation and persistence Why defining personal meaning matters more than tools, talent, or starting circumstances Practical habits that help maintain focus, discipline, and forward momentum each day Lessons on leadership, delegation, and building teams that scale beyond the individual How service, generosity, and purpose can guide decisions and future direction And more! Connect With Randy Carver: LinkedIn: Randy Carver Website: Carver Financial Services Connect With Sweet Financial Partners: 1 (507) 235-5587 meetingwithsweet.com Sweet Financial LinkedIn: Bryan Sweet Facebook: Sweet Financial Partners Get our book, “Dream Architecture,” here About Our Guest: Randy Carver was born in New York City, grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and spent his teen years in Toronto, Canada. As a teenager, Randy started and ran several successful businesses, including a catering firm and two home renovation companies. He attended Oberlin College where he earned his degree in economics. Upon graduating in 1987, Randy opened a branch office for a regional brokerage firm in Mentor, Ohio. The office became one of the company's most successful within three years. In 1990, Randy founded Carver Financial Services to provide Personal Vision Planning® by offering clients unbiased investment information and a wide range of financial products and services through an international firm. He has offered securities through Raymond James Financial Services since 1990. Randy is a General Securities Principal (Series 24 license), Municipal Securities Principal (Series 53 license), holds Series 7 and Series 63 securities licenses, in addition to a series 31 futures license. He also holds a life, health, and annuity insurance license. Randy has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselors CRPC® designation from the College for Financial Planning and is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® practitioner, having completed the certification from the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts earning the CDFA® designation. Randy has taught accountancy board-approved continuing education courses for certified public accountants, as well as Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education-approved courses for attorneys since 1989. Randy has appeared as a commentator on FOX Business, CNN, Yahoo Finance, Bankrate, Cheddar TV, Newsmax, and Fox News. He has been featured in the New York Times, Barron's, Forbes, Financial Times, The News-Herald, Crain's Cleveland Business, the Toledo Blade and The Wall Street Journal. Barron's has named Randy Carver one of the top 1200 advisors in the United States and one of the top 10 in Ohio every year since 2010. Factors included in the rankings: assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice, and philanthropic work. Click here to see all the awards he has received from Barron's, Forbes, Financial Times, etc. Randy lives in Kirtland Hills, Ohio, with his significant other, Christine, and their three dogs, Brutus, Mongo, and Thor. His daughter Cid is living in Tel Aviv, Israel. Randy is a licensed private pilot, flying for both business and pleasure, and pursues other eclectic hobbies ranging from gourmet cooking to riding motorcycles. The opinions voiced in The Dream Architect Life Podcast with Bryan Sweet are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Guests on the show are not affiliated with CWM, LLC. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM, LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors.

Ruthless Israeli Unit 8200 thugs—the same bloodthirsty monsters behind Pegasus spyware and endless Palestinian slaughter—are now embedded deep in America's core, dominating over 70 US agencies through their shady Axonius front!  

As I write this short note, we are waiting for President Trump to begin a live press conference any minute. It is 10:20 pm in Israel and you can feel it in the air. Bristling tension. Airlines have cancelled flights to and from Israel and there is a pace of information flowing that is beyond frenetic. Whatever happens - or doesn't - the conversation I had earlier today with Negar Mojtahedi- will be as relevant tomorrow as it is at the moment, no matter what transpires.Mojtahedi is a Canadian journalist of Iranian descent who is fluent in Farsi. Based in Vancouver, Canada, she is a journalist with Iran International, the premiere media voice for the Iranian diaspora and opposition to the Islamic Republic regime.In this podcast we discuss the brutal slaughter that has been unleashed on the Iranian people since December 28 by Iranian police and others. This podcast is direct and nothing is sugar coated. Mojtahedi is in constant contact with experts globally as well as sources within Iran. Her plea - which you will hear - reflects desperate concern.The U.S. must do something. Now. Before it's too late.We discuss the brutality of the Basij and other police - opening fire with military grade weapons on masses of unarmed civilians. This is a quick update and includes very informative clips that you may have missed. The Basij police - a force of at least 2 million of a population of 90-million - are singled out for particular attention, as they have been in Israel as well. This low-level militia force is likely doing much of the killing - and Iranians have begun to dox them with red paint and threats on their homes. Tune in for this and more.Follow Negar on X @NegarMojtahedi / Instagram @negarmojtahedi State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 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

SHOCKING REVEAL: Sleazy Zionist mogul Ronald Lauder and his shadowy Jewish network have already sunk their claws into Greenland's precious water and economy—buying it all up like cheap real estate! Now Trump's gearing up for an all-out war against a loyal White NATO ally to lock in the takeover. This ice-cold theft? Zero for America—it's pure fuel for the emerging Jewish superstate, poised to dominate the entire Western Hemisphere and obliterate any nation dumb enough to challenge Tel Aviv's iron-fisted commands. Wake up before it's too late! BOMBSHELL COVER-UP: Utah Valley University, swarmed in with agents as guards, ripping into Charlie Kirk's fresh blood-soaked ground and slapping down pavers to obliterate every trace of the assassination before any honest probe could kick off. Big Pharma wants you fat, depressed, and hooked on toxic pills for profit. John Jubilee exposes the lie—real Americans are dropping 59lbs in 88 days, ditching 38 meds, and reversing "irreversible" diseases with Energized Health's protocol.  

On this week's episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Barak Herscowitz, an Israeli political commentator and former aide to Naftali Bennett. They discuss the reasons why Barak left the Likud party, his experience working with Bennett in the prime minister's office, the chances of Bennett defeating Netanyahu in this year's Israeli election, the anti-Israel bias that led him to quit working at TikTok, and more. Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

It has been three months since the ceasefire in Gaza began and food that is desperately needed after being largely blocked for two years has begun returning by the truckload. We go to Gaza City to see what kind of food is arriving and where it is going.And we visit a haven in Tel Aviv for Jews and Palestinians to interact amid heightened tensions. In a nail salon.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Listen to the article with analysis from the author:  Multiple outlets report that Israeli leaders are drawing up military plans to launch an invasion of Gaza City in March. The Wall Street Journal spoke with people familiar with the planning in Tel Aviv, who explained that the IDF has new battle plans for ground operations in Gaza. A ground invasion in Gaza would destroy the ceasefire and peace deal that was brokered by President Donald Trump. Israel has violated the truce over 1,000 times in three months and blocked aid from entering Gaza. While over 425 Palestinians have been killed by Israel during the truce, Israel was killing scores of Palestinians daily before the ceasefire. At least three Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Sunday. The Times of Israel reports speaking with an Israeli official who said the new operations would begin in March and start with an invasion of Gaza City. One Arab diplomat told the outlet that he believes President Donald Trump could prevent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from resuming negotiations in Gaza. Netanyahu and Trump are demanding that Hamas give up power in Gaza and disarm as a condition for continuing the ceasefire. Hamas has stated it is willing to hand over power to an independent Palestinian government in Gaza and would disarm in the process of creating an independent Palestinian state. While Israel has decimated the Strip, its forces are likely to face stiff resistance from Gaza if it restarts the invasion. Tel Aviv estimates Hamas has at least 20,000 fighters and 60,000 rifles. First Published at Antiwar.com

BEST OF TST: Violent crimes rates in cities like Washington D.C. might be falling but they remain hundreds of times above the national average. Their drop may also be a result of a neglect to even report crimes. National Guard troops being sent into the city will do very little if anything to stop non-violent crime either because crimes are usually reported after the fact, both violent and non-violent. Troops are not going to stop burglary, larceny, and grand theft auto. Besides, why is crime so bad and how do these conditions develop? Also, what is the point of going after drug cartels south of the border if pharmaceutical cartels are left alone? Few know that south and Central American drug cartels get funding, weapons, and training from the Israeli government, just as that country's military and former IDF train U.S. police departments. The increase in crime, drug use, illegal immigration, etc., is not just the result of social democracy but according to Israeli newspapers a punishment for the U.S. not taking enough Jewish refuges during WWII, even though they took the most. A recent Times of Israel article also claimed that Trump is burdened with Epstein controversy because he dared to question the Israeli Prime Minister, i.e., he isn't Israel-first enough. This is precisely how Zionist terrorist groups treated British mandated Palestine, with acts of terrorism against British officials because they didn't give them enough of what they demanded. Israel has also killed 6 journalists recently, and hundreds since 2023, blaming their deaths on affiliations with Hamas, while ignoring thousands of protestors in Tel Aviv who would be hard to classify as Hamas supporters. Netanyahu's announcement that he is losing the “propaganda war” is itself propaganda considering how much control his people have over the White House, social media, and mainstream media, even having recently met with podcasters and influencers to give them talking points.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.WEBSITEFREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVE-X / TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMYOUTUBERUMBLE-BUY ME A COFFEECashApp: $rdgable PAYPAL: rdgable1991@gmail.comRyan's Books: https://thesecretteachings.info- EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / rdgable1991@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

Israel believes the US is likely to attack Iran in the near future. The Qatari Al Araby network reports that Israel has raised its level of alert and reinforced its air defence capabilities. The New York Times reports that President Trump has in recent days been briefed on new military strike options against Iran, as he weighs whether to follow through on his threat to respond to the regime’s violent crackdown on protesters. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Chuck Freilich, a former deputy national security adviser and a professor at Tel Aviv and Columbia universities. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Amit's Leap: From Doubt to Showcasing Dreamlike Art Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-11-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בבית קפה פרילנסר בתל אביב היה חורף.En: In the Beit Cafe Freelancer in Tel Aviv, it was winter.He: הגשם טפטף בעדינות על חלונות הזכוכית הגדולים והשאיר נוף מקסים של הרחוב הרטוב.En: The rain gently dripped on the large glass windows, leaving a delightful view of the wet street.He: בפנים, האור החמים וריח הקפה המקום היה מלא בחיוכים ובשיחות.En: Inside, the warm light and the aroma of coffee filled the place with smiles and conversations.He: עמית ישב ליד שולחן בפינה.En: Amit sat at a corner table.He: הוא שתה קפה והביט סביב.En: He drank coffee and looked around.He: הלב שלו דפק במהירות.En: His heart was beating rapidly.He: היום הוא הולך לפגוש את חבריו, גל ורבקה, כדי לדבר על תערוכת האמנות שהם מתכננים.En: Today he was going to meet his friends, Gal and Rivka, to talk about the art exhibition they were planning.He: עמית הצעיר היה אמן מתחיל, מלא בתקוות, אבל גם בספקות.En: Young Amit was an emerging artist filled with hopes, but also with doubts.He: הוא רצה להראות את יצירותיו בתערוכה, אך פחד מביקורת.En: He wanted to showcase his works in the exhibition but was afraid of criticism.He: גל נכנס ראשון, מנפנף לעמית.En: Gal entered first, waving to Amit.He: "שלום חבר!En: "Hello, friend!"He: " הוא התיישב מולו.En: he sat down across from him.He: "איך הולך?En: "How's it going?"He: "אחריהם הגיעה גם רבקה.En: Following him, Rivka also arrived.He: היא הביאה איתה חיוך מרגיע.En: She brought with her a calming smile.He: "עמית, אתה נראה מתוח.En: "Amit, you look tense.He: היום נדבר על התערוכה, נכון?En: Today we're going to talk about the exhibition, right?"He: "עמית הנהן, "כן, אבל אני עדיין מהסס.En: Amit nodded, "Yes, but I'm still hesitant.He: אני לא יודע אם האמנות שלי טובה מספיק.En: I don't know if my art is good enough."He: "גל שתק לרגע ואז אמר, "עמית, כל אמן מרגיש כך לפעמים.En: Gal was silent for a moment and then said, "Amit, every artist feels that way sometimes.He: זה טבעי.En: It's natural."He: " רבקה הוסיפה, "אנחנו כאן בשבילך.En: Rivka added, "We're here for you.He: תראה לנו את העבודות שלך.En: Show us your work."He: "עמית הוציא את התיק שלו, היסס לרגע, ואז חשף את הציורים.En: Amit took out his bag, hesitated for a moment, and then revealed the paintings.He: הם היו צבעוניים ומלאי חיים, כמו חלום.En: They were colorful and full of life, like a dream.He: גל ורבקה הבחינו ביצירות והבעות פנים שלהם חיוביות.En: Gal and Rivka noticed the works, and their expressions were positive.He: "וואו, זה מדהים, עמית!En: "Wow, this is amazing, Amit!"He: " אמרה רבקה בהתלהבות.En: said Rivka enthusiastically.He: גם גל הנהן והוסיף, "באמת, אתה חייב להציג את זה.En: Gal also nodded and added, "Really, you must showcase this.He: זה בדיוק מה שהקהל צריך לראות.En: It's exactly what the audience needs to see."He: "עמית חייך לראשונה באותו היום.En: Amit smiled for the first time that day.He: ליבו היה מלא בהכרת תודה ובאושר.En: His heart was filled with gratitude and happiness.He: "באמת?En: "Really?He: אתם חושבים שזה מספיק טוב?En: You think it's good enough?"He: ""בטח!En: "Of course!"He: " אמר גל, "וכשיש תערוכה לכבוד ט"ו בשבט, זו הזדמנות נפלאה להציג אמנות שמשקפת את ההתחדשות והצמיחה.En: said Gal, "And when there's an exhibition in honor of Tu BiShvat, it's a wonderful opportunity to present art that reflects renewal and growth."He: "בלב מלא ביטחון מחודש, עמית הבין שלפעמים הסיכון שווה את הפרס.En: With a heart full of renewed confidence, Amit realized that sometimes the risk is worth the reward.He: הוא החליט להגיש את יצירותיו לתערוכה.En: He decided to submit his works to the exhibition.He: הוא ידע שזה הצעד הנכון להציג את עבודתו לעולם.En: He knew it was the right step to present his work to the world.He: בתוך בית הקפה ההומה, ללבו של עמית נכנס שקט פנימי חדש.En: Inside the bustling coffee shop, a new inner peace entered Amit's heart.He: האמנות שלו תוצג, והאומץ שלו גדל.En: His art would be displayed, and his courage had grown.He: התערוכה קרבה, והוא מוכן להראות לעולם מי הוא באמת.En: The exhibition was approaching, and he was ready to show the world who he truly is. Vocabulary Words:dripped: טפטףdelightful: מקסיםhesitant: מהססreveal: חשףgratitude: הכרת תודהenthusiastically: בהתלהבותbustling: הומהrenewal: התחדשותcourage: אומץemerging: מתחילexhibition: תערוכהaroma: ריחdoubts: ספקותcriticism: ביקורתhesitate: היססsubmit: הגישexpressions: הבעותpeace: שקטinner: פנימיshowcase: להציגopportunity: הזדמנותreward: פרסplan: לתכנןapproaching: קרבהreflects: משקפתconfidence: ביטחוןaudience: קהלrenewed: מחודשarising: מתעוררתcorner: פינהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Charlie Kirk's murder wasn't a chance—it was a calculated Zionist takedown of the last barrier to Jewish control of America, unleashing Venezuela invasions, Mexico wars, and rigged civil riots straight from Tel Aviv's playbook. With Kirk erased, scheming Israeli donors and their DC puppets sacrifice American blood for stolen oil and endless foreign schemes, prepping their jets to flee while we burn.  

Mehr als vier Jahre ist es her, dass Sebastian Kurz die Bühne der österreichischen Politik verließ – nachdem die Inseratenaffäre ihm und seinen Vertrauten um die Ohren flog. Bis heute laufen Korruptionsermittlungen gegen den Ex-Kanzler und sein Umfeld. Kurz streitet alle Vorwürfe ab, es gilt die Unschuldsvermutung. Wer Sebastian Kurz’ Karriere in letzter Zeit mitverfolgt hat, könnte ohnehin den Eindruck gewinnen, dass er die Vorwürfe längst hinter sich gelassen hat. Kurz, heute Miteigentümer des Cybersecurity-Start-ups Dream, präsentiert sich als erfolgreicher Unternehmer. Er hat Dream gemeinsam mit NSO-Gründer Shalev Hulio aufgebaut. Das Unternehmen ist mit mehr als einer Milliarde Dollar bewertet und gilt als Unicorn. Kurz selbst ist zumindest auf dem Papier Multimillionär. Österreich-Korrespondent Walter Mayr vom SPIEGEL begleitete Sebastian Kurz zuletzt nach Tel Aviv – zum Hauptsitz von Dream. Im Inside-Austria-Podcast erzählt er von dieser Reise. Wir wollen wissen: Wie erfolgreich ist Sebastian Kurz als Unternehmer? Hat der talentierte Fädenzieher auf dem Parkett der internationalen Techbranche tatsächlich Fuß fassen können? Kollege Oliver Das Gupta (Autor für SPIEGEL und »Standard«) hilft uns außerdem, die anhaltenden Polit-Comeback-Gerüchte rund um Sebastian Kurz einzuordnen.Anmerkung der Redaktion: In einer früheren Version der Folge wurde ein Zitat von Sebastian Kurz fälschlicherweise dessen Rücktrittsrede zugeordnet. Wir haben das Zitat ausgetauscht. Weitere Folgen zum Thema:»Sebastian Kurz ist freigesprochen – und jetzt?«»Sebastian Kurz‘ Aufstieg und Fall«+++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

Über drei Jahre ist es her, dass Sebastian Kurz die Bühne der österreichischen Politik verließ – nachdem die Inseraten-Affäre ihm und seinen Vertrauten um die Ohren flog. Bis heute laufen die Ermittlungen rund um die Korruptionsvorwürfe, Anklage wurde noch nicht erhoben. Es gilt die Unschuldsvermutung. Wer Sebastian Kurz' Karriere in letzter Zeit mitverfolgt hat, könnte ohnehin den Eindruck gewinnen, dass er die Vorwürfe längst hinter sich gelassen hat. Kurz, heute Miteigentümer des Cyber-Security-Start-ups "Dream", präsentiert sich als erfolgreicher Unternehmer. Er hat "Dream" gemeinsam mit NSO-Gründer Shalev Hulio aufgebaut. Das Unternehmen ist mit mehr als einer Milliarde Dollar bewertet und gilt als "Unicorn". Kurz selbst ist zumindest auf dem Papier Multimillionär. Österreich-Korrespondent Walter Mayr vom Spiegel begleitete ihn zuletzt nach Tel Aviv – zum Hauptsitz von "Dream". In dieser Folge von Inside Austria erzählt er von dieser Reise. Wir wollen wissen: Wie erfolgreich ist Sebastian Kurz als Unternehmer? Hat der talentierte Fädenzieher auf dem Parkett der internationalen Tech-Branche tatsächlich Fuß fassen können? Kollege Oliver Das Gupta (STANDARD und SPIEGEL) hilft uns außerdem, die anhaltenden Polit-Comeback-Gerüchte rund um Sebastian Kurz einzuordnen.

In this Thinking Talmudist episode on Gittin 56b-57a, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the dramatic aftermath of the Temple's destruction through Titus's deathbed fear of divine judgment (scattering his ashes over seven seas to evade accountability) and Onkelos's necromantic consultations with Titus, Balaam, and Jewish sinners—all affirming Jewish prominence in the World to Come while warning against joining or harming Israel.The Talmud contrasts: idolaters' prophets (like Balaam) advise attacking Jews for worldly leadership, while even Jewish sinners urge seeking Jewish benefit ("one who touches them touches the apple of His eye"). Punishments fit measure-for-measure: Titus scattered eternally, Balaam in boiling semen for seduction schemes.Rabbi Wolbe connects this to modern miracles (e.g., a Yemenite missile landing harmlessly near Tel Aviv's airport on May 4, 2025) as Hashem's "hug" reminding us of divine control—not military might or technology. He stresses humility, gratitude, and recognizing "there is no happenstance" (mikre = only from Hashem), urging constant awareness that everything is Hashem's precise guidance.The episode emphasizes living with eternal perspective: prioritize Torah, mitzvot, and family over fleeting materialism, as we'll face judgment on maximizing our unique potential ("Why weren't you you?")._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on December 26, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 9, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud, #Gittin, #Kamtza, #Temple, #JewishHistory, #Exile, #Yochanan, #Vespasian, #Titus, #Blasphemy, #Yavne ★ Support this podcast ★

In this Thinking Talmudist episode on Gittin 56b-57a, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the dramatic aftermath of the Temple's destruction through Titus's deathbed fear of divine judgment (scattering his ashes over seven seas to evade accountability) and Onkelos's necromantic consultations with Titus, Balaam, and Jewish sinners—all affirming Jewish prominence in the World to Come while warning against joining or harming Israel.The Talmud contrasts: idolaters' prophets (like Balaam) advise attacking Jews for worldly leadership, while even Jewish sinners urge seeking Jewish benefit ("one who touches them touches the apple of His eye"). Punishments fit measure-for-measure: Titus scattered eternally, Balaam in boiling semen for seduction schemes.Rabbi Wolbe connects this to modern miracles (e.g., a Yemenite missile landing harmlessly near Tel Aviv's airport on May 4, 2025) as Hashem's "hug" reminding us of divine control—not military might or technology. He stresses humility, gratitude, and recognizing "there is no happenstance" (mikre = only from Hashem), urging constant awareness that everything is Hashem's precise guidance.The episode emphasizes living with eternal perspective: prioritize Torah, mitzvot, and family over fleeting materialism, as we'll face judgment on maximizing our unique potential ("Why weren't you you?")._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on December 26, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 9, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud, #Gittin, #Kamtza, #Temple, #JewishHistory, #Exile, #Yochanan, #Vespasian, #Titus, #Blasphemy, #Yavne ★ Support this podcast ★

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unexpected Winter Collaboration: A Tale of Creativity in NYC Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-09-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: נעם ישב בפינת בית קפה קטן ומרווח, ליד חלון גדול שמתבונן אל עבר הפארק המרכזי המושלג.En: @Noam sat in a corner of a small, cozy cafe, near a large window that looked out at the snow-covered central park.He: נוף של שלג לבן כיסה את הכל, מניח שלווה על רחובות העיר הסואנים של ניו יורק.En: A view of white snow covered everything, laying a stillness over the bustling streets of New York City.He: נעם חיפש השראה, אך המילים סירבו להיכתב.En: Noam was searching for inspiration, but the words refused to be written.He: הוא הרגיש תסכול ותחושת תקיעות קשה.En: He felt frustration and a difficult sense of being stuck.He: לידו, על שולחן סמוך, ישבה ליאת.En: Next to him, at a nearby table, sat Liat.He: מצלמה תלויה על צווארה, היא לגמה מכוס קפה חם, עיניה משוטטות הסתכלו באנשים שבחוץ.En: A camera hung around her neck as she sipped from a cup of hot coffee, her eyes wandering as she looked at the people outside.He: היא הייתה צלמת מתל-אביב, והגיעה לניו יורק כדי למצוא זוית חדשה בצילומים שלה.En: She was a photographer from Tel Aviv, and had come to New York in search of a new angle for her photography.He: ליאת חיפשה משהו שיתפוס את עיניה ויעורר את הדמיון שלה.En: Liat was looking for something to capture her attention and stimulate her imagination.He: רצון עז להתחבר זחל אל תוך ליבה של ליאת.En: A strong desire to connect crept into Liat's heart.He: היא הביטה בנוע, תוהה אם לפנות אליו על מנת לשמוע את סיפורו.En: She looked at Noam, wondering whether to approach him to hear his story.He: ואילו נועם, מבטו ננעץ בשולחן העץ המבריק, מגרד בראשו בניסיון להחזיר לעצמו את יכולת הכתיבה שהלכה לאיבוד.En: Meanwhile, Noam, his gaze fixed on the shiny wooden table, scratched his head, attempting to regain his lost ability to write.He: לפתע, נעם החליט לשבור את השקט שלו.En: Suddenly, Noam decided to break his silence.He: הוא פנה לליאת בחיוך קלוש ושאל אם היא מצלמת את העיר.En: He turned to Liat with a faint smile and asked if she was photographing the city.He: ליאת גיחכה והנהנה.En: Liat chuckled and nodded.He: השיחה קלחה ביניהם, כל אחד חושף טפח קטן מעולמו.En: The conversation flowed between them, each revealing a small part of their world.He: הם החלו לדבר על צילום, כתיבה, ושגרת היום-יום בעיר המרתקת.En: They began talking about photography, writing, and the daily routine in the captivating city.He: "יש לך פרויקט מיוחד בטיול הזה?En: "Do you have a special project on this trip?"He: " שאל נעם בסקרנות.En: Noam asked with curiosity.He: "אני מחפשת לצלם את הייחוד של האור בעיר," השיבה ליאת.En: "I'm looking to capture the unique light of the city," Liat replied.He: "ואתה?En: "And you?"He: ""בדיוק להפסיק את המחסום שבי, למצוא חיבור מילולי למילים," ענה נעם.En: "Precisely to overcome my writer's block, to find a verbal connection to the words," Noam answered.He: כשהשיחה התקדמה, הם נדהמו לגלות חברים משותפים מתל אביב.En: As the conversation advanced, they were astonished to discover mutual friends from Tel Aviv.He: מתוך הגילוי הזה, ניצתה להם השראה בלתי צפויה.En: From this discovery, an unexpected inspiration ignited.He: "מה דעתך על עבודה משותפת?En: "What do you think about a joint project?"He: " הציעה ליאת בהתרגשות.En: suggested Liat excitedly.He: "כתיבת סיפורים על ניו יורק בצילומים שלי?En: "Writing stories about New York with my photographs?"He: "נעם חש שהוא סוף סוף נחלץ מתחושות התקיעות.En: @Noam felt that he was finally breaking free from feelings of stagnation.He: "זה רעיון מצוין," הוא הסכים, חש הקלה ושמחה.En: "That's an excellent idea," he agreed, feeling relief and joy.He: המפגש הפשוט בבית הקפה הפך לשיתוף פעולה מלא תשוקה.En: The simple meeting at the café turned into a passionate collaboration.He: נעם וליאת עבדו יחד, הוא כותב, היא מצלמת, בעולם מלא השתקפויות ורגעי קסם.En: Noam and Liat worked together, he writing, she photographing, in a world full of reflections and magical moments.He: הם יצאו מבית הקפה, פוסעים אל תוך העיר, עם אמונה חדשה בכוחותיהם היצירתיים.En: They left the cafe, stepping into the city, with a newfound belief in their creative powers.He: שילוב הכשרונות שלהם הוביל לחוויות משותפות והעשרה הדדית.En: The combination of their talents led to shared experiences and mutual enrichment.He: נעם מצא את המילים שלו, וליאת את הפרספקטיבה החדשה שחיפשה.En: Noam found his words, and Liat the new perspective she sought.He: כך, בקור של החורף והשלג החלק על המדרכה, הם נפרדו מהקפה החמים ויצאו להרפתקה משותפת שהתחילה ברגע בלתי צפוי.En: Thus, in the winter cold and slippery snow on the sidewalk, they left the warm cafe and ventured into a shared adventure that began in an unexpected moment.He: המפגש שלהם סיפר סיפור אמיתי של חיבור ויצירה במקום הכי לא צפוי.En: Their meeting told a true story of connection and creation in the most unexpected place. Vocabulary Words:corner: פינהcozy: מרווחbustling: סואניםinspiration: השראהfrustration: תסכולstuck: תקיעותphotographer: צלםstimulate: לעוררimagination: דמיוןdesire: רצוןconnect: להתחברgaze: מבטsilence: שקטreveal: לחשוףroutine: שגרהcaptivating: מרתקתunique: ייחודverbal: מילוליovercome: להפסיקastonished: נדהמוjoint: משותפתproject: פרויקטrelief: הקלהcollaboration: שיתוף פעולהreflection: השתקפותventure: לצאת להרפתקהenrichment: העשרהbelief: אמונהperspective: פרספקטיבהslippery: חלקBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Listen to the article with analysis from the author:  Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least ten people, including children. One Israeli strike hit a school.  Journalist Osama Abu Rabee reported on Thursday that the Abu Hussein School in northern Gaza was hit with an Israeli strike, killing one person. The school was being used as a shelter for displaced Palestinians.  Preliminary reports indicate one martyr and several injuries following Israeli shelling of Abu Hussein School, which shelters displaced people, in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. pic.twitter.com/0VoCYuxWHB — Osama Abu Rabee أسامة أبوربيع (@dn_osama_rabee) January 8, 2026 In southern Gaza, a strike on a camp for displaced Palestinians killed four people, including three children. Another Israeli bomb dropped on the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis killed a Palestinian father and injured his son. President Donald Trump brokered the ceasefire and hostage exchange. The President has claimed the deal brought historic peace to the Middle East.  Israeli forces have violated the ceasefire over 1,000 times, killing at least 425 Palestinians, since agreeing to a ceasefire in October. Additionally, Tel Aviv has continued to restrict aid deliveries into Gaza, leading to the deaths of about a dozen children during the truce.  During a press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week, Trump said Israel had “lived up to the plan 100%,” despite the daily ceasefire violations by Israel. 

Is Netanyahu's government in serious trouble? Well if you watch social media you might think so. The Anti Israel X accounts sharing protests in downtown Tel Aviv. They'll share these videos without context. .Showing 3,000 protestors calling for his head.

STARMER MUST SACK TOP COP OVER ISLAMIST FOOTBALL LIES #JonGauntTV #LIVE #TwoTierPolicing #CraigRutherford #WestMidlandsPolice #Starmer #ShabanaMahmood #IslamistExtremism #Antisemitism #JewHate This is the scandal that blows apart the myth of "policing without fear or favour". In sworn evidence, West Midlands Chief Constable Craig Rutherford admitted that police intelligence was shaped to fit a decision already made — to ban Tel Aviv football fans from Villa Park. Why? Because the truth was inconvenient. It has now emerged that the real and serious threat came not from Israeli supporters, but from Islamist extremists in Birmingham, some allegedly armed and openly threatening violence against Jews attending the match. Let that sink in. Instead of confronting the real danger, police chiefs pointed the finger at the victims, dressed it up as "risk management" and expected nobody to notice. This is two-tier policing in black and white. Lie to justify a ban. Downplay Islamist threats. Sacrifice Jewish fans to avoid "community tensions". And now the spotlight turns to politics. Kemi Badenoch has called for Rutherford's sacking. So why hasn't Keir Starmer acted? Why is Shabana Mahmood, responsible for policing oversight, still sitting on her hands? If a Chief Constable can admit misleading evidence in open proceedings and keep his job, then the system is rotten from top to bottom. This show will call it exactly what it is: A disgrace. A cover-up. And a test of whether Britain still believes in equal justice under the law. No apologies. No censorship. No establishment protection racket. Sack the cop. Or admit two-tier policing is real. #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #LIVE #TwoTierPolicing #CraigRutherford #WestMidlandsPolice #Starmer #ShabanaMahmood #KemiBadenoch #AyoubKhan #IslamistExtremism #Antisemitism #JewHate #JewishSafety #PoliceScandal #VillaPark #BritainInCrisis #FreeSpeech Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, LIVE, Two Tier Policing, Craig Rutherford, West Midlands Police, Keir Starmer, Shabana Mahmood, Kemi Badenoch, Ayoub Khan, Islamist Extremism, Antisemitism, Jew Hate, Jewish Safety, Police Scandal, Villa Park, Britain, Free Speech This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

On this week's episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Naysan Rafati, senior Iran analyst at the International Crisis Group. They discuss the ongoing protests across Iran against the regime, the strategic indecision by the Islamic Republic especially since last year's 12-day war with Israel, the prospects for miscalculation between Tehran and Jerusalem, President Trump's threats to 'come to the rescue' of the Iranian people, how the events in Venezuela impact Iran's thinking, and more. Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Uncovering Hanukkah: Mystery, Friendship, and Miracles Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-06-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בחורף קריר אחד, בתל אביב, מצאו שלושה חברים את עצמם בבית קפה קטן ונעים.En: On a chilly winter day in Tel Aviv, three friends found themselves in a small and cozy café.He: אריאל, מי שאוהב לפתור חידות, היה מוקף בריח המשכר של קפה שעורבב זה עתה.En: Ariel, who loves solving riddles, was surrounded by the intoxicating aroma of freshly brewed coffee.He: מרים, סטודנטית לאמנות רכה בנפשה, הסתכלה בהתפעלות על האורות המנצנצים של חנוכה המתקשטים בקירות.En: Miriam, a soft-hearted art student, gazed in admiration at the twinkling Hanukkah lights adorning the walls.He: איתן, עם מוח מהיר ואוהב סדר, הנהיג את השניים בחיפוש אחר מקום ישיבה פנוי.En: Eitan, with a quick mind and a love for order, led the two in the search for an empty table.He: השלושה התיישבו בביתן פינתי, מתרחקים מהקור שבחוץ.En: The three settled in a corner booth, keeping away from the cold outside.He: בעוד מרים מהרהרת ביופיו של קפה העוגות החמות, אריאל גילה משהו מוזר מתחת לשולחן – מכתב.En: While Miriam marveled at the beauty of the warm pastry café, Ariel discovered something strange under the table—a letter.He: הוא נראה פשוט מבחוץ, אך בפנים היה כתוב בקוד מסובך.En: It looked simple from the outside, but inside, it was written in a complicated code.He: "זה כמו חידה!" קרא אריאל בהתרגשות.En: "It's like a riddle!" exclaimed Ariel excitedly.He: מרים ואיתן הביטו בו בספק.En: Miriam and Eitan looked at him skeptically.He: "מה יכול להיות ככה חשוב?". אריאל חייך בידיעה של הזדמנות.En: "What could be so important?" Ariel smiled knowingly at the opportunity.He: "בואו, זה יכול להוביל למשהו מיוחד.En: "Come on, it could lead to something special.He: אולי זו הרפתקה!".En: Maybe it's an adventure!"He: הקוד היה מסובך.En: The code was complicated.He: איתן ייעץ, מרים פענחה ציורים בצדדים, ואריאל עבד במרץ כדי לנסות לפענח את השפה הסודית.En: Eitan advised, Miriam deciphered drawings on the sides, and Ariel worked diligently to try to crack the secret language.He: הקפה התקרר, והזמן כמעט נגמר.En: The coffee cooled down, and time was almost up.He: בקרוב בית הקפה ייגמר את היום.En: Soon, the café would close for the day.He: ואז הבשיל הרגע.En: Then the moment of realization came.He: "הבנתי!" קרא אריאל.En: "I got it!" shouted Ariel.He: המכתב הצביע על מקום ישן בתל אביב, מקום שבו מנורה מיוחדת קבורה.En: The letter pointed to an old place in Tel Aviv, a place where a special lamp was buried.He: "אם נדליק את המנורה בלילה האחרון של חנוכה", הקריא אריאל, "זה יביא מזל טוב".En: "If we light the lamp on the last night of חנוכה", Ariel read aloud, "it will bring good luck."He: הם יצאו מהר, רצים יחד דרך הרחובות הקרירים אל האתר ההיסטורי.En: They rushed out quickly, running together through the chilly streets to the historical site.He: הלבבות היו פועמים בהתרגשות, והאורות דאו לרקע.En: Their hearts were pounding with excitement, and the lights wheeled in the background.He: כשהגיעו, מצאו אלכה נסתרת ובה מנורה עתיקה.En: When they arrived, they found a hidden alcove with an ancient lamp.He: הם הדליקו אותה יחד, והאור התפשט סביבם, מרגש באורו החם.En: They lit it together, and the light spread around them, thrilling with its warm glow.He: החברות בין השלושה התחזקה, האמון באריאל חזק.En: The friendship between the three grew stronger, the trust in Ariel was firm.He: מרים ואיתן הרגישו לראשונה את ההתרגשות שבשמחה הפתאומית.En: Miriam and Eitan felt for the first time the excitement of sudden joy.He: לא היה ברור אם המנורה באמת הביאה מזל, אך מה שבטוח, הרפתקה זו לא תשכח לעולם.En: It wasn't clear if the lamp truly brought luck, but one thing was certain: this adventure would never be forgotten.He: חנוכה מואר ומלא הרפתקאות, בדיוק כפי שהוא אמור להיות.En: A חנוכה illuminated and full of adventures, just as it is meant to be. Vocabulary Words:chilly: קרירcozy: נעיםintoxicating: המשכרbrew: שעורבבgazed: הסתכלהadmiration: התפעלותtwinkling: המנצנציםadorning: המתקשטיםskeptically: בספקcrack: לפענחdiligently: במרץrealization: הבשיל הרגעhistorical: היסטוריpounding: פועמיםalcove: אלכהthrilling: מרגשglow: אורוtrust: האמוןdeciphered: פענחהopportunity: הזדמנותcode: קודancient: עתיקהcomplicated: מסובךorder: סדרburied: קבורהilluminated: מוארmarveled: מהרהרתdiscover: גילהexclaimed: קראjoy: בשמחהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Tel Aviv to Greece: Embracing Spontaneity and Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-06-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בתוך בית קפה קטן בתל אביב, אווירה חמימה ומזמינה שלטה.En: Inside a small cafe in Tel Aviv, a warm and inviting atmosphere prevailed.He: ניחוח של קפה טרי התפשט באוויר, והחלונות הגדולים איפשרו קרני שמש חורפיים לרקוד בעדינות על השולחנות.En: The aroma of fresh coffee filled the air, and the large windows allowed winter sunbeams to gently dance on the tables.He: אליורה, אבידן ויעל התכנסו לשולחן פינתי.En: Eliora, Avidan, and Yael gathered at a corner table.He: היו להם תוכניות לשוחח עליהן.En: They had plans to discuss.He: אליורה ישבה באנרגיה חיובית.En: Eliora sat with positive energy.He: "אחרי החגים, אני מרגישה קצת חסרת מנוחה," היא אמרה.En: "After the holidays, I feel a bit restless," she said.He: "צריכים לצאת לטיול, לאן שיותר חם.En: "We need to go on a trip, somewhere warmer."He: "אבידן הרהר לרגע.En: Avidan pondered for a moment.He: "אבל מה עם התקציב?En: "But what about the budget?He: צריך לוודא שאנחנו יכולים להרשות לעצמנו את זה.En: We need to make sure we can afford it."He: "יעל נראתה מהרהרת.En: Yael looked contemplative.He: היה לה מוח שכבר שקע במחויבויות הקרובות בעבודה.En: Her mind was already sinking into upcoming work commitments.He: "יש לי חששות מהחופשה הזו.En: "I have concerns about this vacation.He: הלוואי שהייתי יכולה לשים את העבודה בצד.En: I wish I could put work aside."He: "בעלת דמיון רחב, אליורה הציעה רעיון חדש ומסעיר.En: Imaginatively, Eliora proposed a new and exciting idea.He: "מה דעתכם על יוון?En: "What do you think about Greece?He: ממש ברגע האחרון, הרפתקה!En: A last-minute adventure!He: לא חוזרים על עצמנו.En: Something different from our usual plans."He: "השיחה התחממה.En: The conversation heated up.He: אבידן העלה רעיונות איך להוזיל את ההוצאות.En: Avidan suggested ideas on how to cut expenses.He: "לישון בבתי הארחה אולי, לשכור רכב יחד, לחסוך במלונות מפוארים.En: "Maybe staying in guesthouses, renting a car together, saving on luxury hotels."He: "בסופו של דבר, יעל חייכה לגמרי לפתע.En: In the end, Yael suddenly smiled completely.He: התחושה של לעשות משהו לא מתוכנן עוררה בה תשוקה שלא הכירה.En: The notion of doing something unplanned stirred a passion in her she hadn't known.He: "אולי זו הזדמנות טובה לשנות אווירה.En: "Perhaps this is a good opportunity to change the scenery."He: "בסוף, כולם הסכימו.En: In the end, they all agreed.He: הם בחרו את יוון כיעד שלהם.En: They chose Greece as their destination.He: אליורה למדה שהפן המעשי בגישה של אבידן הוא חלק מהכיף, ויעל חוותה את הספונטניות בעיניים פקוחות.En: Eliora learned that the practical side of Avidan's approach is part of the fun, and Yael experienced spontaneity with open eyes.He: נכונו להם חוויות חדשות, וההתחלה הייתה כאן, סביב שולחן בית הקפה החמים בתל אביב.En: They were in for new experiences, and it all began here, around the cozy cafe table in Tel Aviv. Vocabulary Words:inviting: מזמינהaroma: ניחוחbeams: קרניgathered: התכנסוrestless: חסרת מנוחהpondered: הרהרbudget: תקציבcontemplative: מהרהרתcommitments: מחויבויותconcerns: חששותimaginatively: בעלת דמיון רחבproposed: הציעהadventure: הרפתקהexpenses: ההוצאותguesthouses: בתי הארחהluxury: מפואריםnotion: התחושהstirred: עוררהspontaneity: ספונטניותscenery: אווירהdestination: יעדpractical: מעשיapproach: גישהexperienced: חוותהcozy: חמיםwindows: חלונותcompletely: לגמריwarm: חמימהsuddenly: לפתעopportunity: הזדמנותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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BEST OF TST: Peter Thiel of Palantir is hosting a lecture series on the Antichrist in San Francisco between September 15 and October 6, 2025. Entirely secretive, the talk is put on by Acts 17 Collective, referring to the Biblical book of Acts wherein we read about how the divine being is not like material things (gold and silver) but instead something far more valuable. Is this ironic or intentional? Many see this as the fulfillment of prophecy, but perhaps it is the fulfilling of pop-culture prophecy instead. Perhaps technocrats are playing and preying on 4 billion Christians and Muslims to run a scenario designed to strip away faith in the divine and parlay it into technology. A satirizing of eschatology? The tech-bros believe that God messed up and man can fix it by replacing organic creation with synthetics. Everlasting life can be achieved through gold and silver (material means) which will extinguish the real spiritual nature of mankind - the true gold that is ‘Christ' consciousness - and replace it with antichrist consciousness. In the process, vampires like Thiel will feed on your corpse. True eternal life begins with recognizing death and choosing to make the world a better place anyways rather than becoming a nihilist. It is the choice of Christ consciousness and of faith in what lies beyond. One often overlooked detail of the technocracy is the apparent obsession with homosexuality, transgenderism, and Judaism. Consider the gay technocrats of Thiel, Yuval Harari, Sam Altman, and the debated sexuality of Alex Karp. All but Thiel are also Jewish, as is Larry Ellison and Curtis Yarvin, the man giving JD Vance many of his philosophical ideas. In fact, Thiel and Yarvin created Vance and influence him through their Dark Enlightenment philosophy, which wants to replace governments with a techno-monarchy equivalent to the Christian concept of a NWO. Are their Homosexual practices recycling sexual energy to create synthetic life? Homosexuality is also a rejection of God's creation, which is why so many Jews embrace not just homosexuality but the entirety of LGBTQ. People like Sam Altman have placed the hexagram into his ChatGPT logo while he has unveiled an ORB device that is a machine which confirms your humanity. We need only recall Matthew 26 where the high priest Pharisees accuse Jesus of being the Son of God to which Jesus rejects such a notion and lectures them on the end of their monopoly over salvation. The tech-bros are the modern pharisees and they not only reject Christ, but intend to convince his followers to fight a Holy War, and then offer salvation from the destruction with their vampiric machines. Alex Karp has promised a 3-front war is coming and Larry Ellison did say that most of the advanced AI technology was coming from Herzliya Israel, not Silicon Valley, which would make it a brother to transgenderism which finds its home in Tel Aviv. If all of this is slightly more true then it means Israel is the beast and the Balfour Declaration of 1917 was the dragon giving power unto the same. This is probably why the Trump administration has given military roles to the tech-bros and held high-profile dinners for Silicon Valley technocrats who he is himself a slave too. Hence the cutting of his right ear as a result of an assassination attempt, which Biblically speaks to the servant of the high priest, which in the Church of Satan is MAGA.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.WEBSITEFREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVE-X / TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMYOUTUBERUMBLE-BUY ME A COFFEECashApp: $rdgable Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.stateoftelaviv.comOur first episode of Season 4 (FOUR!!!) kicks off with a tour de force featuring State of Tel Aviv and Beyond regular contributor , Lt. Col. (Res.) Jonathan Conricus. We spoke longer than usual because there is so much going on, and we just went with a relaxed New Year's Day vibe. This episode is divided into three sections: Part 1 deals with the entren…

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Art and Flavor: A Holiday Connection in Tel Aviv's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-01-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השוק הפשפש בתל אביב מלא חיים.En: The Shuk HaPishpesh in Tel Aviv is full of life.He: ריח התבלינים והלחם הטרי ממלא את האוויר.En: The scent of spices and fresh bread fills the air.He: ריחות של שמן זית וזעתר מתערבבים עם קולות הסוחרים והקונים.En: Aromas of olive oil and za'atar blend with the sounds of merchants and shoppers.He: חג החנוכה הגיע, והאווירה חגיגית ומחממת בלב.En: The holiday of Hanukkah has arrived, and the atmosphere is festive and heartwarming.He: יונתן, אמן צעיר, מנסה למצוא השראה לפרויקט חדש שלו.En: Yonatan, a young artist, is trying to find inspiration for his new project.He: הוא מרגיש תקוע וחושש שלא יצליח להגיע למטרות שלו.En: He feels stuck and fears he won't achieve his goals.He: מצד שני, נטע, בלוגרית אוכל נועזת, מחפשת טעמים וסיפורים חדשים לבלוג שלה.En: On the other hand, Neta, a daring food blogger, is searching for new flavors and stories for her blog.He: היא חוששת לאבד את הפופולריות שלה ברשת.En: She fears losing her popularity online.He: שניהם מתהלכים בשוק בקצב מהיר, עיניהם סורקות בין הדוכנים.En: Both move through the market at a fast pace, their eyes scanning between the stalls.He: בדיוק כשהם מתקרבים לדוכן העמוס ברימונים אדומים ובקבוקי שמן נדירים, ידיהם נפגשות על אותו בקבוק שמן זית נדיר.En: Just as they approach a stall packed with red pomegranates and rare oil bottles, their hands meet on the same rare olive oil bottle.He: המפגש המפתיע מעלה חיוך על פניהם.En: The unexpected encounter brings a smile to their faces.He: "סליחה," אומר יונתן בחיוך מהוסס.En: "Sorry," says Yonatan with a hesitant smile.He: נטע מחייכת בחזרה, "אין בעיה, זה נראה כמו שמן מיוחד, נכון?"En: Neta smiles back, "No problem, it looks like a special oil, right?"He: הם מחליטים לשתף פעולה; השמן הזה כל כך נדיר, אולי תוכנית משותפת תעזור.En: They decide to collaborate; the oil is so rare that a joint project might help.He: יונתן חושב על צורות חדשות לציוריו, ונטע כבר מדמיינת את הכתבה הבאה.En: Yonatan thinks of new forms for his paintings, and Neta is already imagining her next article.He: "אפשר לשלב את האמנות שלך בסיפור שלי," מציעה נטע בהתלהבות.En: "We can integrate your art into my story," suggests Neta enthusiastically.He: ביחד, הם מסתובבים בשוק, אוספים רעיונות ותבלינים נוספים.En: Together, they wander through the market, collecting ideas and additional spices.He: השיחות ביניהם זורמות, ואט אט הם מגלים כמה הם משלימים זה את זו.En: The conversations between them flow, and gradually they discover how well they complement each other.He: יונתן מוצא את ההשראה שחיפש כל כך, ונטע זוכה לסיפור מרתק עם ייחודיות שלא ציפתה לה.En: Yonatan finds the inspiration he was searching for so desperately, and Neta gains a captivating story with uniqueness she hadn't expected.He: עם סיום היום, החיוכים שהם מחליפים אינם רק של עבודה מוצלחת.En: By the end of the day, the smiles they exchange are not just from a successful collaboration.He: הם מבינים שהיצירתיות המשותפת ביניהם הביאה משהו מיוחד, חיבור אישי שלא יכול היה לקרות לבד.En: They realize that the shared creativity between them brought something special, a personal connection that could not have happened alone.He: יונתן לומד שערך השיתוף הוא עצום, ונטע מבינה שהכנות והקשרים האישיים חשובים מהכול.En: Yonatan learns that the value of sharing is immense, and Neta understands that honesty and personal connections are most important of all.He: השוק הפשפש נהיה לא רק מקום של קניות, אלא מקום להתחבר וליצור יחד.En: The Shuk HaPishpesh becomes not just a place to shop, but a place to connect and create together. Vocabulary Words:merchant: סוחרshoppers: קוניםfestive: חגיגיתinspiration: השראהachieve: להגיעgoals: מטרותdaring: נועזתflavors: טעמיםpopularity: פופולריותpaces: קצבapproach: מתקרביםencounter: מפגשhesitant: מהוססcollaborate: לשתף פעולהintegrate: לשלבenthusiastically: בהתלהבותwander: מסתובביםcollecting: אוספיםcomplement: משלימיםdesperately: כל כךcaptivating: מרתקuniqueness: ייחודיותimmense: עצוםpersonal: אישייםconnection: חיבורcreate: ליצורexplores: סורקותjoint: משותפתproject: פרויקטimagine: מדמיינתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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It's that time of year, when we reflect on what has gone down for the last 12 months and dare to look at ahead at what may be in store. State of Tel Aviv and Beyond regular commentator, Ya'akov Katz, joins me to attempt the impossible; try to understand what had happened in Israel and what may be coming at us. We focus on the big picture; in particular, why Israelis are so divided and what may address these rifts going forward. A crisis of trust and values afflicts this country. But the difference with Israel from most other countries is that we exist on a knife edge. In a flash, on October 7, 2023, we went from being a strong, regional power to a nation attacked by a terrorist group that had become a well-oiled, armed, and disciplined military force. Since then Israel has regained its military footing, somewhat, but is a country more deeply divided than ever. And the vested political interests seem to be determined to keep it that way. We discuss some of the more spectacular political scandals and the increasingly illiberal conduct by members of the coalition government. This is an election year in Israel. Ya'akov and I agree that the future of Israel will turn on the outcome of this election….that is….if it even happens.Reminder: Until midnight on December 31 (EST), our subscription special offer of $45 for one year is in place. On January 1, subscription rates go up and most of our content will be available to premium subscribers only. Please consider supporting our work. State of Tel Aviv is an independent enterprise. We depend on subscriber support to operate.Happy new year to all.Show your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivPodcast Notes* Podcast on State of Tel Aviv and Beyond, discussing issues raised in this discussion with Ya'akov Katz.* Column by Ya'akov Katz published in Jerusalem Post, Friday, December 26, 2025.Blurred loyalties in PMO are a danger Israel cannot ignoreAfter watching the three-part interview with Eli Feldstein, one of the central figures in the leak of classified intelligence documents to BILD and the broader Qatargate affair, a few things become clear.First, Feldstein is a deeply problematic character. Second, these interviews were clearly intended to rehabilitate his image ahead of a looming court case. And third, his central argument is simple: he portrays himself as a pawn, knowingly or unknowingly manipulated by more powerful figures operating in the prime minister's inner circle - including Prime Minister's Office adviser Jonathan Urich, former Likud campaign strategist Srulik Einhorn, and ultimately allegedly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself.Some of what Feldstein says is hard to swallow. His attempt to cast himself as a passive bystander in one of the most serious national security scandals in years is not easy to believe. And yet, it is equally impossible to simply dismiss everything he says out of hand. That tension alone should set off alarm bells.Because when allegations are this severe, and when they touch the very nerve center of Israeli decision-making, silence is not an option. Shrugging it off as spin by a defendant trying to save himself is simply reckless.This leads to one unavoidable conclusion: Israel must conduct a serious, deep, and independent investigation into what happened here. Not only into the leaks themselves, but into how three people operating at the heart of the Prime Minister's Office ended up working - whether knowingly or not - in the service of Qatar.This is not a marginal scandal. It hits at the core of our national security and the public's trust in its government. If foreign interests penetrated the PMO, even indirectly, the implications are staggering. And if they did not, then the public deserves to know that as well. Either way, the truth must be reached.There is also a broader lesson that cannot be ignored. Israel urgently needs clear rules and hard red lines. An adviser to the prime minister cannot be allowed to simultaneously serve other clients. The notion that someone can advise Israel's most powerful decision-maker while also consulting for foreign governments, multinational corporations, or even tech companies is dangerous.This principle must apply to the current prime minister and to anyone else who aspires to the job. Public service at this level cannot coexist with private interests. National security does not allow for blurred lines.Without accountability, there can be no leadershipAccountability is famously a word in English that does not have a direct translation into Hebrew. There are phrases that attempt to approximate it, but none that fully capture its meaning – an obligation to accept responsibility, to answer for decisions that are made, and to face their consequences.That absence of the word is not merely linguistic. It reflects something deeper about Israeli political culture and what has become a constant in the country: Try to avoid responsibility, deflect blame, and do everything to remain in power.That deficiency helps explain more than the current debate over a commission of inquiry. It also explains something no less disturbing: how, despite the scale of the failures of October 7 and the war that followed, Israeli politics are almost exactly the same as they were before.The same figures are once again vying for power ahead of the elections that will be held in the second half of 2026. The same names are in the polls, from the politicians currently in the Knesset to those who were there just a couple of years ago.It would have been natural to think that, in the aftermath of the greatest disaster in our national history, new leadership would have already emerged. Someone – or even multiple people – would be electrifying the country, showing that things can be done differently and that there are alternatives to the current cadre leading us now or vying to lead us in the future.But there aren't, and this is striking. Israel is a country known for its innovation, creativity, and courage. It produces world-class entrepreneurs, military commanders, scientists, and civil-society leaders. Yet when it comes to politics, the system seems stuck.Even the party that claims to represent the reservists who fought in Gaza and Lebanon over the last two years – a movement that should carry one of the most morally compelling voices today – is being led by a former failed politician. Not a new figure, but by someone from the same old political class.The reason this is the case, I believe, is because systems that avoid accountability also suppress renewal. When failure carries no real consequences and leaders do not step aside, those watching from the outside are taught a clear lesson: Politics is not a path to service, but rather a place where staying on the wheel and in the game come first. It is less about what you do and more about how long you can be there.It is through this lens that the Knesset vote on Wednesday must be understood. The legislation advanced this week, aimed at giving the government the ability to establish a commission of inquiry and appoint its members, stands in stark contrast to a state commission of inquiry – Israel's highest investigative authority – whose composition is determined independently by the judiciary.Both options are flawed and will be rejected by about half of the people. If the state commission is appointed, the half that does not trust the Supreme Court will not believe a word that the commission writes. If the government-appointed committee moves ahead, the same will happen, just from the other side. Either way, to some extent, Israel is stuck – there is no perfect option.But beyond the numbers of who supports what, something even more basic is at stake and should be the determining factor.Anyone detained by the police does not get to choose the detectives handling the case. When citizens appear before a zoning or planning commission, they do not get to select the panel that will hear their appeal. When people go to court, they do not get to decide who the judges will be.In every functioning system, this principle is non-negotiable. The moment a suspect chooses the investigator, the investigation ceases to be credible.Yet in this case, we are being told that the same ministers who failed in the years leading up to October 7 – and on October 7 itself – should determine who will investigate those failures. In what world does this make sense? And in what reality does this lead to accountability? It doesn't. With such a commission, there is only one result – evading responsibility.Israelis deserve to know what went wrong before and on October 7. Not for political gain, and not for revenge, but to ensure that such a catastrophe never happens again. Accountability is not about settling scores. It is about learning, correcting, and preventing.And we already have a clear indication of how a politically appointed commission would function.All one had to do was listen to the first meeting of the committee tasked with appointing it. Instead of focusing on decisions taken in the years leading up to the war, the discussion immediately drifted backwards – to the Oslo Accords, to the disengagement from Gaza. Other MKs spoke of the need to investigate the judiciary and the attorney general.Was there any serious discussion of the policy of containment crafted by the prime minister and adopted by successive governments? Any real reckoning with the Qatari cash transferred to Gaza with the approval of all prime ministers over the last seven years? Any willingness to examine decisions made at the highest political level within this government?Of course not.And that brings us back to the absence of renewal. When accountability is avoided, truth is delayed. When truth is delayed, leaders cling to power. And when leaders never step aside, new leadership cannot emerge.The choice facing Israel, therefore, is not just technical and about what model of inquiry we should adopt. It is between two different approaches to power.One seeks to uncover the truth, however uncomfortable it may be, with the purpose of rebuilding. The other is designed to protect those in power from the consequences of their own decisions.After October 7, Israel does not need another round of blame or the re-litigation of historical events with, at best, tangential relevance to October 7. The country needs a reckoning rooted in independence and integrity. It needs accountability – precisely the one thing that cannot be obtained by those who fear it most.Yaakov Katz is an Israeli-American author and journalist. Between 2016 and 2023, Yaakov was editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post where he continues to write a popular weekly column.He is the author of three books: “Shadow Strike – Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power”, “Weapon Wizards—How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower” and “Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow War.”Prior to taking up the role of editor-in-chief, Yaakov served for two years as a senior policy adviser to Naftali Bennett during his tenure as Israel's Minister of Economy and Minister of Diaspora Affairs.In 2013, Yaakov was one of 12 international fellows to spend a year at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University.Originally from Chicago, Yaakov has a law degree from Bar Ilan University. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife Chaya and their four children.Find Yaakov Katz on X.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 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

Israel hat die abtrünnige Region Somaliland als unabhängigen Staat anerkannt. Dies sorgt für Kritik. Der UNO-Sicherheitsrat wird am Montag zu einer Dringlichkeitssitzung zusammenkommen. Was bezweckt Israel mit dieser Anerkennung? Das Gespräch mit der Journalistin Gisela Dachs in Tel Aviv. Alle Themen: (00:00) Intro und Schlagzeilen (01:22) Kritik an der Anerkennung Somalilands durch Israel (05:36) Nachrichtenübersicht (11:01) Urgestein der Grünen: Daniel Brélaz 75-jährig gestorben (14:58) «Demut gegenüber hervorragendem Bildungssystem fehlt» (22:16) Diva und Tierschützerin: Nachruf auf Brigitte Bardot

— Music is a remedy of the soul, a bridge between cultures, languages, and a range of emotions. Music Therapy is a clinical and evidenced-based healthcare profession that combines the power of music with skilled therapeutic interventions to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. Through musical involvement in the therapeutic context, clients' abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives. Music therapy also provides avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words. The expressive nature of music can bring self-awareness and insight to individuals who desire increased wellness in their lives, and can be a powerful mode of therapy for anyone interested in exploring their inner world through music. Valeria interviews Alon Yizhak  — He is a PLPC clinical counselor and a Board Certified Music Therapist MT-BC based in New Orleans, LA grounded in mindfulness, present based approaches & wisdom traditions. Alon holds a bachelor degree in Psychology from the Open University in Tel-Aviv (2008), associates degree in Music and Movement Therapy from Levinsky College of Music & Education (2012), and MA in Mindfulness Transpersonal Based Clinical Counseling from Naropa university in Boulder, CO (2025). Alon has served as student supervisor and adjunct professor teaching music therapy at Loyola University in New Orleans (2022-2024). His professional and personal focus is to enable space for growth, healing and expansion of awareness through present based approaches, creativity and genuine self-expression. Alon has worked with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, substance use and life transitions.In his sessions Alon holds an integrative approach that supports people through present-based and mindfulness practices, music therapy, trauma-informed lens as well as enabling space to re-connect with inner wisdom & resourcing. To learn more about Alon Yizhak and his work, please visit: https://www.alonmusictherapy.com/

In this deeply moving Mussar Masterclass (Day 109), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe concludes the Gate of Remembrance in Orchos Tzaddikim with the final three remembrances, dedicating the session to the speedy recovery of his newborn preemie grandson (Tinoch ben Mi'ira bat Zahava) in the Jerusalem NICU. He urges listeners to pray Psalms and dedicate Torah study as merit for the baby and mother.The 28th remembrance: Treat everything—soul, spouse, children, possessions—as an outright gift to Hashem, fully dedicated to His service. Accept all decrees with love, trusting Hashem completely, earning immense reward even without trials.The 29th: Internal value trumps external—beauty, wealth, or status mean nothing without inner holiness, Torah, and spirituality. Avoid superficiality; invest in wisdom and purity over fleeting externals.The 30th (final): This world is a foreign land; we arrive as strangers sustained solely by Hashem's miracle. Like a vulnerable immigrant under a king's protection, humble yourself, abandon pride, and exert every effort to serve the King (Hashem) faithfully, knowing He alone controls life, success, and exit—without intermediaries.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes constant awareness of divine control (illustrated by recent missile miracles near Tel Aviv airport), rejecting "happenstance" (mikre = only from Hashem), and prioritizing spiritual investment over materialism. The episode ends with profound gratitude for life's fragility and Hashem's constant presence.Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 5, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 25, 2025_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Remembrance, #Dedication, #Internal, #Holiness, #Divine, #Miracles ★ Support this podcast ★

In this emotional Mussar Masterclass (Day 108), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe begins with a heartfelt plea for prayers for his newborn preemie grandson (Tinoch ben Mi'ira bat Zahava) in the NICU in Jerusalem, dedicating the session to their speedy recovery. The class concludes the Gate of Remembrance in Orchos Tzaddikim with the final three remembrances:Always investigate and ask questions deeply—never rely solely on childhood understanding of Torah; as intellect matures, revisit and enrich knowledge (illustrated by stories of Rav Moshe Feinstein's meticulousness and sensitivity).Remove excessive love of this world and intensify love for Olam Haba—physical pleasures and spiritual growth cannot coexist; this world is solely a tool to invest in the next (via mitzvot, teshuvah, and using possessions for holiness), as fire and water cannot share a vessel.Remember accountability before Hashem—we will be judged not against others, but on whether we maximized our unique potential ("Why weren't you you?").Accept afflictions with joy—they are merciful "slap on the wrist" instead of the death penalty we deserve; teshuvah and small sufferings are gifts of divine kindness.Rabbi Wolbe weaves in awe-inspiring modern miracles (e.g., the May 4, 2025, missile landing harmlessly near Tel Aviv airport) as open reminders that Hashem alone controls everything—not technology, military, or human effort—urging constant gratitude and recognition of divine protection.Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 5, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 23, 2025_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Remembrance, #OlamHaba, #Accountability, #DivineMiracles, #Teshuvah ★ Support this podcast ★

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. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet in Jerusalem this afternoon with the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. He will hold a bilateral meeting with each leader, then will host a trilateral summit, followed by statements to the press. We learn about the summit's goals. Israel has warned the Trump administration that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may be using an ongoing military exercise focusing on missiles as cover to launch an attack on Israel, according to a Sunday report, amid fears that Jerusalem and Tehran are readying for another confrontation. At the same time, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned Sunday that the military will strike Israel’s enemies “wherever required, on near and distant fronts alike,” apparently hinting that Israel may again need to attack in Iran. Berman weighs in as the drums of war appear to approach. Berman sat with US Senator Lindsey Graham for a one-on-one interview yesterday in Tel Aviv. We learn how the senator believes Hamas must be given a deadline for relinquishing its weapons, after which Israel will have a green light to return to combat operations across the Gaza Strip. As phase two of the Trump peace plan's ceasefire appears stalled, will the IDF need to move in again? Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Israel warns US that Iran may use missile launch drill as cover to strike – report Army chief, hinting at potential new Iran war, says IDF will strike ‘wherever required’ Leading GOP senator: Hamas must be given deadline to disarm or face renewed war Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves. IMAGE: Demonstrators walk on an image of the Israeli flag with blood dripping Star of David as one of them carries a replica of a missile during an annual rally in front of the former US Embassy in Tehran, celebrating the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the embassy, Iran, November 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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