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Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar Part 5: The Sound Of The Shofar In Jerusalem During The British Mandate - English and Spanish. Just before the modern state of Israel achieved independence, the British ruled over the land. At that time, the British classified the blowing of the shofar at the Western Wall a crime! Yet, some Jews decided to take a stand against this injustice. Join us as we open this dramatic tale of courage and faith that spanned over 7 decades! This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted on September 23, 2022. This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025. Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar Parte 5: El sonido del shofar en Jerusalén durante el mandato británico - Inglés y español. Justo antes de que el moderno Estado de Israel lograra la independencia, los británicos gobernaban el territorio. En aquella época, los británicos consideraban delito tocar el shofar en el Muro Occidental. Sin embargo, algunos judíos decidieron plantar cara a esta injusticia. ¡Acompáñenos en esta dramática historia de valentía y fe que se prolongó durante más de siete décadas! Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast publicado originalmente el 23 de septiembre de 2022. Este año, Rosh HaShaná comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Journey to Jerusalem: Rediscovering Tradition's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-29-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בשדה ירוק ורגוע, ניצב בית הספר הפנימייתי שבו למדו לוי ומרים.En: In a calm, green field stood the boarding school where Levi and Miriam studied.He: הכל היה מסודר ומאורגן, אך ליבו של לוי לא היה שקט.En: Everything was neat and organized, but Levi's heart was not at ease.He: כל קיץ זה קרה לו מחדש - מחשבות על איך לחיות את מסורת משפחתו.En: Every summer it happened to him anew—thoughts on how to live out his family's tradition.He: רosh Hashanah היה קרב, ולוי היה נחוש הפעם להבין בדיוק את מהות החג.En: Rosh Hashanah was approaching, and this time Levi was determined to understand exactly the essence of the holiday.He: "מרים," אמר לוי באחת ההפסקות, "אני לא מרגיש שאני מבין את המסורת שלי.En: "Miriam," Levi said during one of the breaks, "I feel like I don't understand my tradition.He: אני רוצה להשתנות.En: I want to change."He: " מרים חייכה.En: Miriam smiled.He: היא הייתה תומכת ואוהבת אתגרים.En: She was supportive and loved challenges.He: "בוא ניסע לירושלים.En: "Let's go to Jerusalem.He: שם נמלא אותך בהשראה.En: There, we'll fill you with inspiration."He: "החיים בירושלים היו שונים בהרבה מהחיים בפנימייה.En: Life in Jerusalem was very different from life at the boarding school.He: הרחובות התוססים התמלאו ריחות חלה טרייה, וקולות של תפילה נשמעו מכל פינה.En: The lively streets were filled with the scent of fresh challah, and the sounds of prayer could be heard from every corner.He: זה היה יום חם ושמשי, והאנרגיה בעיר סוחפת ומרגשת.En: It was a hot and sunny day, and the energy in the city was captivating and exciting.He: לוי לא ידע מאיפה להתחיל את מסעו הפנימי.En: Levi did not know where to begin his inner journey.He: הוא הביט בכיפה המוזהבת, מורשת עתיקה שהתעוררה לחיים מול עיניו.En: He gazed at the golden dome, an ancient heritage that came to life before his eyes.He: "אני לא יודע את כל המנהגים," לוי לחש למרים שנעמדה לידו.En: "I don't know all the customs," Levi whispered to Miriam who stood beside him.He: היא נדעה בראשה, מבינה את הדאגות שלו אך גם לא מכירה בדיוק הכל.En: She nodded, understanding his concerns, but also not knowing everything precisely.He: בערב ראש השנה, הם הגיעו אל הכותל המערבי.En: On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, they arrived at the Western Wall.He: השופר נשמע, ולוי הרגיש את הלב שלו פועם בקצב אחיד עם התקהלים.En: The sound of the shofar was heard, and Levi felt his heart beating in sync with the crowds.He: הוא ניגש אל זקן חכם שהתפלל ליד הכותל.En: He approached a wise old man who was praying by the wall.He: "סליחה, תוכל לספר לי על המשמעות של החג?En: "Excuse me, can you tell me about the meaning of the holiday?"He: " שאל לוי בביישנות.En: Levi asked shyly.He: האיש הביט בו בחום וסיפר לו סיפור על תשובה והתחדשות.En: The man looked at him warmly and shared a story about repentance and renewal.He: כל מילה נגעה בנפשו של לוי.En: Every word touched Levi's soul.He: הוא הקשיב, והלב שלו התחיל לפתוח.En: He listened, and his heart began to open.He: מרים עמדה לצידו וחייכה בעידוד.En: Miriam stood by his side and smiled encouragingly.He: כשחזרו לאכסניה, לוי חש הרגשה חזקה של קשר לבני עמו.En: When they returned to the hostel, Levi felt a strong sense of connection to his people.He: הוא הבין שזה לא הכל על חוקים ומסורות, אלא על הקשר ללב.En: He realized it wasn't all about laws and traditions, but about the connection to the heart.He: עם עזרת החברים, הוא התחיל להרגיש חלק ממסורת עשירה וקדושה.En: With the help of friends, he began to feel part of a rich and sacred tradition.He: הוא הודה למרים על התמיכה שלה.En: He thanked Miriam for her support.He: "את גרמת לי לראות את המורשת שלי באור חדש," אמר לה.En: "You made me see my heritage in a new light," he told her.He: היא חייכה ואמרה, "המסע יחד עם חברים תמיד מביא גילויים חדשים.En: She smiled and said, "The journey together with friends always brings new discoveries."He: "הלילה היה מלא בכוכבים, ולוי הביט לשמיים, חשוך ועמוק יותר מתמיד, אך מלא בהבטחה של התחלה חדשה.En: The night was full of stars, and Levi looked up to the sky, darker and deeper than ever, yet full of the promise of a new beginning.He: הוא היה מוכן להתחיל את השנה החדשה בנחישות והשראה.En: He was ready to start the new year with determination and inspiration.He: התחושה של שייכות ותובנות חדשות מילאו אותו.En: A feeling of belonging and new insights filled him. Vocabulary Words:calm: רגועorganized: מאורגןdetermined: נחושessence: מהותsupportive: תומכתchallenges: אתגריםinspiration: השראהlively: תוססיםscent: ריחותgolden: מוזהבתheritage: מורשתcustoms: מנהגיםeve: ערבshofar: שופרcrowds: התקהליםrepentance: תשובהrenewal: התחדשותsoul: נפשconnection: קשרheart: לבlaws: חוקיםsacred: קדושהinsights: תובנותbelonging: שייכותpromise: הבטחהdetermination: נחישותgazed: הביטwise: חכםshyly: בביישנותopened: פתחBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Send us a textPrayer for Jerusalem's Protection, Holy Sites, and Peace in Israel | Zechariah 2:5 – Daily Christian Prayer Podcast (London, England)Show NotesThe world is watching Jerusalem—but heaven is guarding it. Today's Daily Christian Prayer Podcast, recorded live in London, England, turns our focus to Zechariah 2:5, where God declares: “I myself will be a wall of fire around it, and I will be its glory within.” This powerful promise forms the foundation for intercession that transcends politics and anchors us in God's eternal Word.Reverend Ben Cooper leads a five-minute global prayer for Jerusalem's divine protection, Israel's holy sites, and the people of the Middle East living in uncertainty and fear. This episode is saturated with biblical truth, high-impact intercession, and spiritual encouragement, designed for listeners across every nation. The prayer targets urgent needs: safety over the Western Wall, peace on the Temple Mount, protection of churches, synagogues, and Christian pilgrims, and strength for families and soldiers living through conflict. We cry out for God's “wall of fire” to shield not only the sacred city but every heart turning to Him for peace and protection.This devotional also draws a crucial life application: just as God surrounds Jerusalem with His fiery presence, He promises to surround us in our daily battles—shielding our families, our faith, and our future. When fear, conflict, or uncertainty rise, His glory within us is greater than the chaos around us.
Send us a text“Prayer for Jerusalem's Protection and Peace in Israel | Daily Christian Prayer Podcast”The world is watching Jerusalem. Conflict rises, peace feels fragile, and believers everywhere are asking: How should we pray? Today's episode of the Daily Christian Prayer Podcast, recorded in London, England, delivers a clear biblical answer rooted in Zechariah 2:5—“I myself will be a wall of fire around it, declares the Lord, and I will be its glory within”—and Matthew 5:44—“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”This five-minute devotional, led by Reverend Ben Cooper, moves beyond headlines and politics into urgent intercession for Jerusalem, Israel, and the Middle East. With bold faith, we call on God to surround Jerusalem with His fiery wall of protection while filling it with His glory. We lift up the Western Wall, the Temple Mount, churches, synagogues, missionaries, and pilgrims who walk daily in these holy places.At the same time, we embrace Jesus' radical command: pray for enemies. True peace in Israel and the Middle East will not come through politics alone—it requires spiritual breakthrough and reconciliation. In this prayer, we intercede for softened hearts in Israel and Gaza, for Arabs and Jews, for Christians and Muslims across the region. We plead for God's love to transform enemies into peacemakers.This prayer is also a mirror for our own lives. Just as Jerusalem needs God's wall of fire, so do we. Just as reconciliation is needed in the Middle East, so is it needed in our homes, families, and workplaces. This devotional challenges listeners not only to pray globally but to apply these truths personally—praying for those who've hurt us and asking God to bring healing where division has reigned. Wherever you are—whether in London, Jerusalem, or across the nations—join thousands of believers aligning with Scripture and lifting up urgent prayers for Israel's protection, Jerusalem's holy sites, and reconciliation in the Middle East.10 Prayer Points prayer for Israel's enemies to find peaceprayer for reconciliation in the Middle Eastprayer for forgiveness and healing in Israelprayer for peace between Israel and Gazaprayer for peace between Jews and Arabsprayer for unity among Abrahamic faithsprayer for healing of deep divisionsprayer for God's love to touch enemiesprayer for reconciliation in Jerusalemprayer for transformation of hearts in IsraelLife Application: Pray today as if your voice matters—because it does. Ask God to guard your heart like a fiery wall, and choose to forgive those who have wronged you. As we intercede for Jerusalem's protection, let us also live out reconciliation in our own daily relationships.Call to Action: Subscribe to the Daily Christian Prayer Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio. Share this episode Support the showThank you for listening! For more inspiring content, visit our main site at RBChristianRadio.net. Explore our ministry services and celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net. If you'd like to support our work, you can now Buy Me a Coffee and help us keep spreading the word. Every bit makes a difference! God bless and see you in the next episode.
Send us a textUrgent Prayer for Israel's Protection, Salvation, and Peace in Jerusalem | Daily Christian Prayer PodcastIn today's Daily Christian Prayer Podcast, recorded in London, England, we focus on one of the most urgent calls for global intercession: prayer for Israel's protection, salvation, and peace in Jerusalem. Drawing from Zechariah 2:5—“I myself will be a wall of fire around it, declares the Lord, and I will be its glory within”—and Romans 10:1—“My heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved”—this five-minute devotional invites believers worldwide to engage in powerful, scripture-anchored prayer.As conflict intensifies across the Middle East, we pray for God's divine shield over Jerusalem, protection of holy sites, and safety for families, children, and missionaries serving in the region. The Daily Christian Prayer Podcast is more than words—it's a global prayer movement calling Christians everywhere to intercede for Israel, the Holy Land, and all those caught in turmoil.This prayer session petitions heaven for protection over the Western Wall, the Temple Mount, churches, synagogues, and sacred spaces. We pray for the salvation of Israel's people, revival in Messianic congregations, and a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit across the land. Just as God's promise of a fiery wall still stands, we believe His glory continues to dwell within Jerusalem today.
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Paths: A Tale of Connection at the Western Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בחום הקיץ של ירושלים, כשהשמש זורחת מעל חומות האבן העתיקות של העיר העתיקה, נשענו אריאל ומרים על קירות הכותל המערבי.En: In the summer heat of Jerusalem, as the sun shone above the ancient stone walls of the Old City, Ariel and Miriam leaned against the walls of the Western Wall.He: אבנים עתיקות ספוגות בתפילות ונשמות השולטות במקום הזה.En: Ancient stones soaked with prayers and souls dominate this place.He: תיירים הסתובבו סביבם, מצלמות ביד, עיניהם בוהות בהשתאות.En: Tourists wandered around them, cameras in hand, their eyes staring in amazement.He: אריאל היה נלהב להדריך אותם, לשתף את סיפוריו על ההיסטוריה העשירה של המקום.En: Ariel was eager to guide them, to share his stories about the rich history of the place.He: זה היה העולם שלו.En: This was his world.He: מרים, שסיימה את לימודיה באוניברסיטה והייתה עתה מתנדבת, חיפשה כיוון בחייה.En: Miriam, who had finished her university studies and was now volunteering, was searching for direction in her life.He: היא הרגישה שאבדה במבוך של החלטות שהיא צריכה לקבל.En: She felt lost in the maze of decisions she needed to make.He: איתאי, מדריך ותיק, היה שם לצדם, מחלק עצות מחכימות.En: Itai, a veteran guide, was beside them, offering wise advice.He: "אם נבין את המקום הזה," אמר פעם, "נבין גם את עצמנו.En: "If we understand this place," he once said, "we will also understand ourselves."He: "הימים חלפו, ועם כל סיור ותיירת, השיחה בין אריאל ומרים הפכה לעומק רב יותר.En: Days passed, and with each tour and tourist, the conversation between Ariel and Miriam deepened.He: אריאל תמיד חשש שההתלהבות שלו תכביד.En: Ariel always feared that his enthusiasm might be overwhelming.He: הוא ידע שלפעמים הידע הפך אונס לחברים.En: He knew that sometimes too much knowledge could become a burden to friends.He: אך משהו בעיניים של מרים גרם לו להרגיש אחרת.En: But something in Miriam's eyes made him feel different.He: מצד שני, מרים חששה שהיא לא תמצא את הכיוון הנכון בשבילה.En: On the other hand, Miriam feared she wouldn't find the right direction for herself.He: היא הסתירה את ספקותיה, אך אי אפשר היה להסתיר אותם יותר מול אריאל.En: She hid her doubts, but they could no longer be concealed in front of Ariel.He: יום אחד, כשהטילו את משימתיהם הרגילות, תיירת איבדה את דרכה בין הרחובות הצרים.En: One day, while performing their usual tasks, a tourist lost her way among the narrow streets.He: אריאל ומרים הרימו ידיים ואמרו – "בואו נלך למצוא אותה.En: Ariel and Miriam raised their hands and said, "Let's go find her."He: " זה היה כמו משחק מחבואים ברחובות עתיקים.En: It was like a game of hide and seek in ancient streets.He: העבודה יחדיו כצוות פתחה את לבבותיהם.En: Working together as a team opened their hearts.He: בסופו של דבר, מצאו את התיירת המבוהלת ליד שער יפו.En: Eventually, they found the frightened tourist near Jaffa Gate.He: אריאל חייך לעברה של מרים.En: Ariel smiled at Miriam.He: "עבודה טובה," הוא אמר.En: "Good job," he said.He: באותו ערב, באור הזהב של השקיעה, ישבו שניהם לצד הכותל.En: That evening, in the golden light of sunset, they both sat beside the Wall.He: אריאל נשם עמוק והחל לדבר על חלומותיו.En: Ariel took a deep breath and began to talk about his dreams.He: "אני רוצה שהעולם ישמע על היופי של המקום הזה," אמר בעיניים לדעתניות.En: "I want the world to hear about the beauty of this place," he said with eyes full of purpose.He: מרים הסכימה לשתף את פחדיה.En: Miriam agreed to share her fears.He: "אני עדיין מחפשת," לחשה.En: "I'm still searching," she whispered.He: העולם כאילו נעצר לרגע.En: The world seemed to pause for a moment.He: זה היה זמן של הבנה.En: It was a time of understanding.He: האריאל הרגיש כיצד כבדו הביישנות נעלמת.En: Ariel felt the weight of shyness lift away.He: מרים הרגישה כוח והבנה חדשה של עצמה.En: Miriam felt a newfound strength and understanding of herself.He: הם החליטו לתת לזה סיכוי.En: They decided to give it a chance.He: מערכת היחסים שבה היה יותר מהמילים והעצות.En: It was a relationship that was more than words and advice.He: היה שם קשר עמוק, כזה שחוצה את המילים.En: There was a deep connection, one that transcended words.He: עם חיבוק קטן והבטחה לשמור על קשר, הם קיבלו את השינוי.En: With a small embrace and a promise to stay in touch, they embraced the change.He: הירח החליף את השמש על השמים, וחומות העיר המשיכו לספר את הסיפורים שלהן, בזמן ששני חברים הפכו לשותפים לחיים.En: The moon replaced the sun in the sky, and the city's walls continued to tell their stories, while two friends became partners in life.He: אריאל הרגיש שהוא מוצא בטחון, ומרים - הזדמנות נאמנה לדרך חדשה.En: Ariel felt he found confidence, and Miriam - a faithful opportunity for a new path. 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Richard Grove, Host of the Grand Theft World podcast joins Stew to discuss the latest brazen attacks from Trump and AIPAC on the Occupied United States, their humiliation ritual of sending our government officials and influencers to bow down to the Western Wall, and more. Don't miss it! John Jubilee of Energized Health joins Stew Peters show to discuss the biggest barriers Americans have that's stopping them from being at their ideal weight and health — And why the My 555 Challenge is so powerful. Western civilization has been infected by a parasitic invasion of foreign ideals and values that have been introduced into our culture by strange and morally degenerate people whose goal is world domination. We have been OCCUPIED. Watch the film NOW! https://stewpeters.com/occupied/
In this soul-stirring episode, Amb.Elisha welcomes Dr. Chad Scott, mental health therapist, author, and explorer of the world's darkest historical sites. After battling autoimmune disease, a painful divorce, and a life-threatening liver condition, Chad found healing and purpose in the most unexpected places—through dark tourism and spiritual pilgrimage. Dr. Chad shares how visiting emotionally charged locations like Auschwitz, Hiroshima, and the Western Wall transformed his life and perspective, helping him discover the meaning in suffering and the power of empathy. His insights reveal how stepping into discomfort and history can lead to personal healing and deeper human connection. If you're searching for purpose, navigating adversity, or curious about how travel and history can reshape your inner world—this episode is for you.
This week we're speaking with Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, former president of Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC. This Kingstree native has had a long and distinguished academic career, earning his undergraduate degree at Claflin in 1965 and, eventually, becoming the first African American to earn a doctorate in mathematics from Dartmouth.
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Rain to Rainbow: A Tisha B'Av Transformation in Jerusalem Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: האבנים העתיקות של העיר העתיקה בירושלים זהרו כאשר השמש התחילה להרפות, והרוח הפכה קלילה.En: The ancient stones of the Old City in Jerusalem glowed as the sun began to set, and a gentle breeze took over.He: היה קיץ, ועדיין העיר נראתה כמו חורף אחרי גשם קל.En: It was summer, yet the city seemed like winter after a light rain.He: איתן, מדריך הטיולים, חייך אל קבוצת המשתתפים שנאספה בפניו בכיכר המרכזית.En: Eitan, the tour guide, smiled at the group of participants gathered in front of him in the central square.He: הם התכנסו לציין את תשעה באב, ואתן תכנן לספר על מאורעות זה היום העצוב והקדוש.En: They had convened to commemorate Tisha B'Av, and Eitan planned to tell the story of the events of this solemn and sacred day.He: "התחלנו!En: "We're starting!"He: " קרא איתן בקול מרומם.En: called out Eitan in an uplifted voice.He: בהם היו אריאלה, שהגיע לגלות את שורשיו ההיסטוריים אך היה ספקן לגבי דת, ומרים, שהייתה מקומית וחיפשה להכיר חברים חדשים בפעילות רוחנית.En: Among them were Ariela, who came to discover her historical roots but was skeptical about religion, and Miriam, who was local and looking to meet new friends through a spiritual activity.He: לפתע, עננים אפורים הצטברו בשמים, והגשם התחיל לרדת במפתיע.En: Suddenly, gray clouds gathered in the sky, and rain began to fall unexpectedly.He: טיפות כבדות פגעו באבנים העתיקות.En: Heavy drops hit the ancient stones.He: "הגשם הזה לא תוכנן," אמר איתן, מנסה לשמור על רוחו המרוממת.En: "This rain wasn't planned," said Eitan, trying to maintain his elevated spirit.He: הוא ידע כי תוכניותיו שנעשו לחוד לפעילות חיצונית עלולות להיסתחפות בגשם.En: He knew that his plans for an outdoor activity might be swept away by the rain.He: הוא כבר חשש שהאירוע יתבטל, אך החליט להמשיך, למצוא פתרון אחר.En: He was already concerned that the event might be canceled, but decided to continue and find another solution.He: "בואו נלך לתוך הקשתות של הרובע היהודי," הציע.En: "Let's go under the arches of the Jewish Quarter," he suggested.He: הקבוצה עקבה אחריו, אם כי בלחישה של תהיות.En: The group followed him, albeit with whispers of wonder.He: גם מרים, באמונתה הגדולה, הביטה אל השמיים ברוך, בעוד אריאלה הלך שקט עם מחשבותיו.En: Even Miriam, in her great faith, looked up at the sky with serenity, while Ariela walked quietly with his thoughts.He: כאשר הגיעו לקשת הבניינים המקושטות, איתן ביקש מהם להקשיב לסיפור החורבן והתקווה, ליצור קשר עם מהות היום.En: When they reached the ornamented arches of the buildings, Eitan asked them to listen to the story of destruction and hope, to connect with the essence of the day.He: ומרים, מצדם, עשתה תפילה דוממת.En: And Miriam, on her part, offered a silent prayer.He: בעת שביקרו בקיר המערבי, הטיפות הכבדות המשיכו ליפול, ואריאלה, למרות ספקנותו, הרגיש משהו חזק.En: As they visited the Western Wall, the heavy drops continued to fall, and Ariela, despite his skepticism, felt something powerful.He: הוא התבונן במרים שהתפללה ברגש רב.En: He observed Miriam praying with deep emotion.He: "אולי יש יותר ממה שנראה לעין," חשב לעצמו.En: "Maybe there's more than meets the eye," he thought to himself.He: אחרי שנים של ספקות, משהו זעמא אותו לרגע.En: After years of doubt, something stirred within him for a moment.He: לפתע, הגשם פסק.En: Suddenly, the rain stopped.He: אי שם מעל החומות נראתה קשת בענן, כאילו האירה את העיר באור של תקווה חדשה.En: Somewhere above the walls, a rainbow appeared, as if illuminating the city with a light of new hope.He: הקבוצה נעמדה, פיה פתוח בפליאה.En: The group stood, mouths agape in wonder.He: איתן הבין כעת את חשיבות הגמישות והאמונה בתפקידו.En: Eitan now understood the importance of flexibility and faith in his role.He: אריאלה חייך, הרגיש מחובר יותר ליהדותו ולעברו מהיכולת שלו לשייך רגש למקום עתיק זה.En: Ariela smiled, feeling more connected to his Judaism and heritage from the ability to associate emotion with this ancient place.He: סיפור הסתיים, אך בלבבות אלה שהקשיבו לו, התחיל סיפור חדש של קשר ושייכות.En: The story ended, but for those who listened, a new story of connection and belonging began.He: תשעה באב הזה, תחת הגשם והקשת, נהפך לזמן של זיכרון, חיבור ותקווה.En: This Tisha B'Av, under the rain and the rainbow, became a time of memory, connection, and hope. Vocabulary Words:stones: אבניםancient: עתיקותgentle: קלילהbreeze: רוחskeptical: ספקןcommemorate: לצייןuplifted: מרומםsacred: קדושornamented: מקושטותarches: קשתותdestruction: חורבןheritage: שורשיוserenity: ברוךemotion: רגשflexibility: גמישותfaith: אמונהlight: אורthunder: רעמיםunexpectedly: במפתיעgathered: הצטברוparticipants: משתתפיםconnect: ליצור קשרwhispers: בלחישהdoubt: ספקותobserve: להתבונןilluminating: האירהcontentment: שביעות רצוןwonder: פליאהdoubt: ספקותbelonging: שייכותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
The privilege of gathering together as God's people is a reminder that our identity is not found in a building or a weekly event, but in the living presence of God within us. Reflecting on my recent visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, I was struck by the reality that, while many still pray for the coming of the Messiah, we who are in Christ know that the wall of separation has been torn down. The Holy of Holies is no longer a distant, restricted place—God's Spirit now dwells in us. This is not because of anything we have done, but because of what Jesus accomplished through His sacrifice. The presence of God is not confined to a location; it is our new identity as His people.Understanding that we are the temple of God changes everything. It means that wherever we go, we are on holy ground—not because of the place, but because the Holy God lives in us. This truth is not just theological information; it is deeply practical. It transforms our marriages, our parenting, our work, and even the way we interact with strangers. When we practice the presence of God, we begin to see ourselves not as consumers of spiritual goods, but as co-laborers and living stones, each with a role in God's mission.Our culture often views church as a place to have our needs met, but the biblical vision is so much richer. We are not customers or spectators; we are a spiritual family, a living temple, called to bring glory to God and to serve one another. This calling comes with both privilege and responsibility. We are set apart—made holy by Christ's sacrifice—and called to live differently, to be in the world but not of it. Holiness is not just for pastors or priests; it is the calling of every believer. We are a royal priesthood, offering our lives as living sacrifices.This journey of holiness is not about legalism or condemnation, but about responding to the loving conviction of the Spirit. Sometimes, God gently points out areas where we have compromised or grown numb to the world's influence. In those moments, we are invited to remember the privilege of His presence and to realign our lives with His purposes. The same God who dwelled in the tabernacle and temple now dwells in us, empowering us to live as His holy people.Chapters[00:00] - Welcome[01:00] - Summer Reflections and Family Updates[04:00] - Encountering the Western Wall[09:26] - The Wall of Separation and the Holy of Holies[10:44] - God's Presence Now Dwells in Us[14:09] - Misconceptions About Church[17:40] - EBC's Heart: Discipleship Over Consumerism[20:57] - Church: Not a Place, But an Identity[23:37] - Church Is for God's Glory, Not Ours[25:30] - From Spectators to Co-Laborers[27:32] - The Danger of a Consumer Mentality[30:19] - The Aircraft Carrier Analogy[33:15] - Biblical Metaphors: Temple, Bride, Body, Family[34:26] - The Temple: God's Presence and Our Unity[36:15] - Holiness in a Culture of Compromise[39:57] - The Story of Separation and God's Pursuit[43:28] - The Tabernacle: God Dwelling Among Sinners[45:14] - The Temple's Pattern and Its Fulfillment in Christ[46:52] - Jesus, the Final Sacrifice and the Torn Veil[49:11] - The Urgency of Personal Faith[50:15] - Living as God's Temple[53:10] - The Cloud of God's Presence and Our Mental Health[55:18] - The Call to Holiness and Responsibility[57:08] - You Are Not Your Own: Living Sacrifices[59:21] - Honest Confession and the Spirit's Conviction[01:03:56] - Responding to Conviction Without Condemnation[01:04:51] - Invitation to Prayer and Closing Worship
The Book of Daniel's prophecies are coming alive, pointing clearly to the days we're living in now. From Israel's miraculous rebirth in 1948 to the unfolding plans for the Third Temple, the signs are lining up just as Scripture said they would. Ritual baths that were dry for 2,000 years are filling again, and the Temple Mount Institute is preparing for sacrifices, signaling the restoration of Old Covenant practices before the return of Jesus.The generation that witnessed Israel's rebirth is now 77 years old, aligning with the timeline Jesus spoke of regarding the last generation. These aren't distant prophecies—they're real signs happening around us, pointing to the rapture and Jesus' soon return. Stay awake, stay ready, and keep your eyes on Israel as the prophetic clock continues to tick.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In this interview, Yardena Schwartz discusses her book Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict, offering a nuanced exploration of the 1929 Hebron massacre and its enduring impact on the region's history and present-day realities. Through a conversation that weaves personal narrative, historical analysis, and contemporary reflection, Schwartz illuminates how the events of 1929—when nearly 70 Jewish residents of Hebron were killed by their Arab neighbors—became a pivotal moment in the Arab-Israeli conflict. When the Shainberg family in Memphis, Tennessee, discovers a box of century-old letters from their deceased uncle David in their attic, a journey begins: not only to learn about the young man who wrote the letters from the holy city of Hebron in British Mandate Palestine, but about the massacre that took his life in 1929. Award-winning journalist Yardena Schwartz draws from these letters, along with extensive research and wide-ranging interviews of Israelis and Palestinians now living in Hebron, to tell a timely, captivating narrative. In David's last letter home, on August 20, 1929 he wrote about a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem and said, “as we walked along Jerusalem's streets, we could almost imagine the streams of Jewish blood flowing at our feet, the horrible scenes of slaughter. Jewish sages, budding youth, tender babes in their mother's arms, all killed by the barbaric sword of the enemy". He was describing the slaughter from the Roman invasion of Jerusalem - yet just a few days later those same words could have been used to describe the scene in Hebron where David lost his life. The interview delves into the complexities of Hebron's past, once a city marked by coexistence, and the forces—propaganda, incitement, and shifting political landscapes—that transformed it into a symbol of division. Schwartz draws connections between the incitement and misinformation that fueled the violence in 1929 and the echoes of these dynamics in more recent events, such as the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. She emphasizes the importance of challenging false narratives and understanding the human stories behind historical tragedies. Throughout the conversation, Schwartz reflects on the challenges of researching and recounting such a fraught history, the erasure and distortion of memory in both Jewish and Arab communities, and the enduring hope for peace despite a century of conflict. The interview provides listeners with a compelling entry point into the tangled roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict, highlighting why the lessons of 1929 remain urgently relevant today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
In this interview, Yardena Schwartz discusses her book Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict, offering a nuanced exploration of the 1929 Hebron massacre and its enduring impact on the region's history and present-day realities. Through a conversation that weaves personal narrative, historical analysis, and contemporary reflection, Schwartz illuminates how the events of 1929—when nearly 70 Jewish residents of Hebron were killed by their Arab neighbors—became a pivotal moment in the Arab-Israeli conflict. When the Shainberg family in Memphis, Tennessee, discovers a box of century-old letters from their deceased uncle David in their attic, a journey begins: not only to learn about the young man who wrote the letters from the holy city of Hebron in British Mandate Palestine, but about the massacre that took his life in 1929. Award-winning journalist Yardena Schwartz draws from these letters, along with extensive research and wide-ranging interviews of Israelis and Palestinians now living in Hebron, to tell a timely, captivating narrative. In David's last letter home, on August 20, 1929 he wrote about a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem and said, “as we walked along Jerusalem's streets, we could almost imagine the streams of Jewish blood flowing at our feet, the horrible scenes of slaughter. Jewish sages, budding youth, tender babes in their mother's arms, all killed by the barbaric sword of the enemy". He was describing the slaughter from the Roman invasion of Jerusalem - yet just a few days later those same words could have been used to describe the scene in Hebron where David lost his life. The interview delves into the complexities of Hebron's past, once a city marked by coexistence, and the forces—propaganda, incitement, and shifting political landscapes—that transformed it into a symbol of division. Schwartz draws connections between the incitement and misinformation that fueled the violence in 1929 and the echoes of these dynamics in more recent events, such as the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. She emphasizes the importance of challenging false narratives and understanding the human stories behind historical tragedies. Throughout the conversation, Schwartz reflects on the challenges of researching and recounting such a fraught history, the erasure and distortion of memory in both Jewish and Arab communities, and the enduring hope for peace despite a century of conflict. The interview provides listeners with a compelling entry point into the tangled roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict, highlighting why the lessons of 1929 remain urgently relevant today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
In this interview, Yardena Schwartz discusses her book Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict, offering a nuanced exploration of the 1929 Hebron massacre and its enduring impact on the region's history and present-day realities. Through a conversation that weaves personal narrative, historical analysis, and contemporary reflection, Schwartz illuminates how the events of 1929—when nearly 70 Jewish residents of Hebron were killed by their Arab neighbors—became a pivotal moment in the Arab-Israeli conflict. When the Shainberg family in Memphis, Tennessee, discovers a box of century-old letters from their deceased uncle David in their attic, a journey begins: not only to learn about the young man who wrote the letters from the holy city of Hebron in British Mandate Palestine, but about the massacre that took his life in 1929. Award-winning journalist Yardena Schwartz draws from these letters, along with extensive research and wide-ranging interviews of Israelis and Palestinians now living in Hebron, to tell a timely, captivating narrative. In David's last letter home, on August 20, 1929 he wrote about a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem and said, “as we walked along Jerusalem's streets, we could almost imagine the streams of Jewish blood flowing at our feet, the horrible scenes of slaughter. Jewish sages, budding youth, tender babes in their mother's arms, all killed by the barbaric sword of the enemy". He was describing the slaughter from the Roman invasion of Jerusalem - yet just a few days later those same words could have been used to describe the scene in Hebron where David lost his life. The interview delves into the complexities of Hebron's past, once a city marked by coexistence, and the forces—propaganda, incitement, and shifting political landscapes—that transformed it into a symbol of division. Schwartz draws connections between the incitement and misinformation that fueled the violence in 1929 and the echoes of these dynamics in more recent events, such as the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. She emphasizes the importance of challenging false narratives and understanding the human stories behind historical tragedies. Throughout the conversation, Schwartz reflects on the challenges of researching and recounting such a fraught history, the erasure and distortion of memory in both Jewish and Arab communities, and the enduring hope for peace despite a century of conflict. The interview provides listeners with a compelling entry point into the tangled roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict, highlighting why the lessons of 1929 remain urgently relevant today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
In this interview, Yardena Schwartz discusses her book Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict, offering a nuanced exploration of the 1929 Hebron massacre and its enduring impact on the region's history and present-day realities. Through a conversation that weaves personal narrative, historical analysis, and contemporary reflection, Schwartz illuminates how the events of 1929—when nearly 70 Jewish residents of Hebron were killed by their Arab neighbors—became a pivotal moment in the Arab-Israeli conflict. When the Shainberg family in Memphis, Tennessee, discovers a box of century-old letters from their deceased uncle David in their attic, a journey begins: not only to learn about the young man who wrote the letters from the holy city of Hebron in British Mandate Palestine, but about the massacre that took his life in 1929. Award-winning journalist Yardena Schwartz draws from these letters, along with extensive research and wide-ranging interviews of Israelis and Palestinians now living in Hebron, to tell a timely, captivating narrative. In David's last letter home, on August 20, 1929 he wrote about a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem and said, “as we walked along Jerusalem's streets, we could almost imagine the streams of Jewish blood flowing at our feet, the horrible scenes of slaughter. Jewish sages, budding youth, tender babes in their mother's arms, all killed by the barbaric sword of the enemy". He was describing the slaughter from the Roman invasion of Jerusalem - yet just a few days later those same words could have been used to describe the scene in Hebron where David lost his life. The interview delves into the complexities of Hebron's past, once a city marked by coexistence, and the forces—propaganda, incitement, and shifting political landscapes—that transformed it into a symbol of division. Schwartz draws connections between the incitement and misinformation that fueled the violence in 1929 and the echoes of these dynamics in more recent events, such as the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. She emphasizes the importance of challenging false narratives and understanding the human stories behind historical tragedies. Throughout the conversation, Schwartz reflects on the challenges of researching and recounting such a fraught history, the erasure and distortion of memory in both Jewish and Arab communities, and the enduring hope for peace despite a century of conflict. The interview provides listeners with a compelling entry point into the tangled roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict, highlighting why the lessons of 1929 remain urgently relevant today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies
In this interview, Yardena Schwartz discusses her book Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict, offering a nuanced exploration of the 1929 Hebron massacre and its enduring impact on the region's history and present-day realities. Through a conversation that weaves personal narrative, historical analysis, and contemporary reflection, Schwartz illuminates how the events of 1929—when nearly 70 Jewish residents of Hebron were killed by their Arab neighbors—became a pivotal moment in the Arab-Israeli conflict. When the Shainberg family in Memphis, Tennessee, discovers a box of century-old letters from their deceased uncle David in their attic, a journey begins: not only to learn about the young man who wrote the letters from the holy city of Hebron in British Mandate Palestine, but about the massacre that took his life in 1929. Award-winning journalist Yardena Schwartz draws from these letters, along with extensive research and wide-ranging interviews of Israelis and Palestinians now living in Hebron, to tell a timely, captivating narrative. In David's last letter home, on August 20, 1929 he wrote about a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem and said, “as we walked along Jerusalem's streets, we could almost imagine the streams of Jewish blood flowing at our feet, the horrible scenes of slaughter. Jewish sages, budding youth, tender babes in their mother's arms, all killed by the barbaric sword of the enemy". He was describing the slaughter from the Roman invasion of Jerusalem - yet just a few days later those same words could have been used to describe the scene in Hebron where David lost his life. The interview delves into the complexities of Hebron's past, once a city marked by coexistence, and the forces—propaganda, incitement, and shifting political landscapes—that transformed it into a symbol of division. Schwartz draws connections between the incitement and misinformation that fueled the violence in 1929 and the echoes of these dynamics in more recent events, such as the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. She emphasizes the importance of challenging false narratives and understanding the human stories behind historical tragedies. Throughout the conversation, Schwartz reflects on the challenges of researching and recounting such a fraught history, the erasure and distortion of memory in both Jewish and Arab communities, and the enduring hope for peace despite a century of conflict. The interview provides listeners with a compelling entry point into the tangled roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict, highlighting why the lessons of 1929 remain urgently relevant today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies
In this interview, Yardena Schwartz discusses her book Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict, offering a nuanced exploration of the 1929 Hebron massacre and its enduring impact on the region's history and present-day realities. Through a conversation that weaves personal narrative, historical analysis, and contemporary reflection, Schwartz illuminates how the events of 1929—when nearly 70 Jewish residents of Hebron were killed by their Arab neighbors—became a pivotal moment in the Arab-Israeli conflict. When the Shainberg family in Memphis, Tennessee, discovers a box of century-old letters from their deceased uncle David in their attic, a journey begins: not only to learn about the young man who wrote the letters from the holy city of Hebron in British Mandate Palestine, but about the massacre that took his life in 1929. Award-winning journalist Yardena Schwartz draws from these letters, along with extensive research and wide-ranging interviews of Israelis and Palestinians now living in Hebron, to tell a timely, captivating narrative. In David's last letter home, on August 20, 1929 he wrote about a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem and said, “as we walked along Jerusalem's streets, we could almost imagine the streams of Jewish blood flowing at our feet, the horrible scenes of slaughter. Jewish sages, budding youth, tender babes in their mother's arms, all killed by the barbaric sword of the enemy". He was describing the slaughter from the Roman invasion of Jerusalem - yet just a few days later those same words could have been used to describe the scene in Hebron where David lost his life. The interview delves into the complexities of Hebron's past, once a city marked by coexistence, and the forces—propaganda, incitement, and shifting political landscapes—that transformed it into a symbol of division. Schwartz draws connections between the incitement and misinformation that fueled the violence in 1929 and the echoes of these dynamics in more recent events, such as the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. She emphasizes the importance of challenging false narratives and understanding the human stories behind historical tragedies. Throughout the conversation, Schwartz reflects on the challenges of researching and recounting such a fraught history, the erasure and distortion of memory in both Jewish and Arab communities, and the enduring hope for peace despite a century of conflict. The interview provides listeners with a compelling entry point into the tangled roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict, highlighting why the lessons of 1929 remain urgently relevant today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies
In this interview, Yardena Schwartz discusses her book Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict, offering a nuanced exploration of the 1929 Hebron massacre and its enduring impact on the region's history and present-day realities. Through a conversation that weaves personal narrative, historical analysis, and contemporary reflection, Schwartz illuminates how the events of 1929—when nearly 70 Jewish residents of Hebron were killed by their Arab neighbors—became a pivotal moment in the Arab-Israeli conflict. When the Shainberg family in Memphis, Tennessee, discovers a box of century-old letters from their deceased uncle David in their attic, a journey begins: not only to learn about the young man who wrote the letters from the holy city of Hebron in British Mandate Palestine, but about the massacre that took his life in 1929. Award-winning journalist Yardena Schwartz draws from these letters, along with extensive research and wide-ranging interviews of Israelis and Palestinians now living in Hebron, to tell a timely, captivating narrative. In David's last letter home, on August 20, 1929 he wrote about a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem and said, “as we walked along Jerusalem's streets, we could almost imagine the streams of Jewish blood flowing at our feet, the horrible scenes of slaughter. Jewish sages, budding youth, tender babes in their mother's arms, all killed by the barbaric sword of the enemy". He was describing the slaughter from the Roman invasion of Jerusalem - yet just a few days later those same words could have been used to describe the scene in Hebron where David lost his life. The interview delves into the complexities of Hebron's past, once a city marked by coexistence, and the forces—propaganda, incitement, and shifting political landscapes—that transformed it into a symbol of division. Schwartz draws connections between the incitement and misinformation that fueled the violence in 1929 and the echoes of these dynamics in more recent events, such as the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. She emphasizes the importance of challenging false narratives and understanding the human stories behind historical tragedies. Throughout the conversation, Schwartz reflects on the challenges of researching and recounting such a fraught history, the erasure and distortion of memory in both Jewish and Arab communities, and the enduring hope for peace despite a century of conflict. The interview provides listeners with a compelling entry point into the tangled roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict, highlighting why the lessons of 1929 remain urgently relevant today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/israel-studies
In this interview, Yardena Schwartz discusses her book Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict, offering a nuanced exploration of the 1929 Hebron massacre and its enduring impact on the region's history and present-day realities. Through a conversation that weaves personal narrative, historical analysis, and contemporary reflection, Schwartz illuminates how the events of 1929—when nearly 70 Jewish residents of Hebron were killed by their Arab neighbors—became a pivotal moment in the Arab-Israeli conflict. When the Shainberg family in Memphis, Tennessee, discovers a box of century-old letters from their deceased uncle David in their attic, a journey begins: not only to learn about the young man who wrote the letters from the holy city of Hebron in British Mandate Palestine, but about the massacre that took his life in 1929. Award-winning journalist Yardena Schwartz draws from these letters, along with extensive research and wide-ranging interviews of Israelis and Palestinians now living in Hebron, to tell a timely, captivating narrative. In David's last letter home, on August 20, 1929 he wrote about a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem and said, “as we walked along Jerusalem's streets, we could almost imagine the streams of Jewish blood flowing at our feet, the horrible scenes of slaughter. Jewish sages, budding youth, tender babes in their mother's arms, all killed by the barbaric sword of the enemy". He was describing the slaughter from the Roman invasion of Jerusalem - yet just a few days later those same words could have been used to describe the scene in Hebron where David lost his life. The interview delves into the complexities of Hebron's past, once a city marked by coexistence, and the forces—propaganda, incitement, and shifting political landscapes—that transformed it into a symbol of division. Schwartz draws connections between the incitement and misinformation that fueled the violence in 1929 and the echoes of these dynamics in more recent events, such as the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. She emphasizes the importance of challenging false narratives and understanding the human stories behind historical tragedies. Throughout the conversation, Schwartz reflects on the challenges of researching and recounting such a fraught history, the erasure and distortion of memory in both Jewish and Arab communities, and the enduring hope for peace despite a century of conflict. The interview provides listeners with a compelling entry point into the tangled roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict, highlighting why the lessons of 1929 remain urgently relevant today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/israel-studies
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The Western Wall Part 15: The Western Wall Tunnel - English and Spanish. The Kotel is 1600 feet long, but we only see a few hundred feet of the wall. Where is the rest of the Western Wall? Join us on an adventure as we explore the Western Wall Tunnel! Recorded July 6, 2025, this an updated version with translation of a podcast originally recorded April 28, 2023. El Muro Occidental - Parte 15: El túnel del Muro Occidental - Inglés y español. El Kotel tiene 1600 pies de largo, pero sólo vemos unos pocos cientos de pies. ¿Dónde está el resto del Muro Occidental? Acompáñenos en una aventura mientras exploramos el Túnel del Muro Occidental. Esta es una versión actualizada con traducción de un podcast grabado originalmente el 28 de abril 2023.
Albert Carrillo, CEO of the Western Wall & Ceiling Contractor Association, joins us to chat about his webinar, “Sealed and Delivered: The Role of Water-Resistive Barriers.” Listen in as Albert goes into detail about some key building code requirements for water-resistive barriers in exterior wall assemblies, and how building codes influence their selection and installation. Register for this free webinar
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:How should we react to Operation Rising Lion? • What is G-d's message to us today? 05:36 • What can we learn from the operation being called Rising Lion, from the verse k'lovi yokum? 16:20 • Is the lion, the symbol of Judah, connected to Moshiach? 20:17 • What can we do about this situation? 27:40 • Should we be afraid? 31:38 • With open miracles taking place, is this an auspicious time for receiving G-d's blessings? 34:36 • Is there a deeper story unfolding? 36:59 • What are the historical and spiritual roots of this conflict? 41:00 • Are there parallels between the current war with Iran and the war with our enemies in ancient Persia concluding with our victory celebrated on Purim? 43:20 • Where is this headed? 47:15 • What did you learn from your time with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Argentinian President Milei last week? 48:30 • Is it true that you were with them at the Western Wall hours before the attack? 48:30 • Do you know why Netanyahu put on a tallis when he prayed and placed his note in the wall? 48:30 • What did he write in his note? 48:30 • What transpired and what did you experience at the Wall? 48:30 • What is the significance of that visit in context of the events that followed? 56:13 • Do these days in the year and these weekly Torah portions offer any lessons to current events? 57:58 • What can we learn from the verses about the Ark protecting the Jewish people and the trumpets used in time of war? 57:50 59:00 • Should I sound a shofar during this time? 59:20 • Is it a coincidence that Israel launched a strategic defensive attack against Iran on 6/13? 01:00:40 • Is there a connection between this week's parsha about the spies and Mossad's spying on Iran? 01:01:30 • Can we glean from the Rebbe's teachings whether he would support a preemptive strike against Iran? 01:02:33
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Rediscovering Roots: A Homecoming to Jerusalem's Western Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-08-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: החיים בירושלים תמיד מתחילים עם קרן שמש חמה.En: Life in Jerusalem always begins with a warm ray of sunshine.He: אבן הזהב של הכותל המערבי נראית כאילו היא לוהטת באור השמש.En: The golden stone of the Western Wall looks as if it's burning in the sunlight.He: חודש יוני כבר בעיצומו, והקיץ שולט בעיר הקודש.En: The month of June is already in full swing, and summer rules the city of holiness.He: אנשים רבים התאספו במקום הקדוש, כל אחד עם תפילותיו ורגעיו השקטים.En: Many people have gathered at the sacred site, each with their prayers and quiet moments.He: אביב חזר לישראל לאחר כמה שנים של לימודים בחו"ל.En: Aviv has returned to Israel after several years of studying abroad.He: הוא התגעגע לבית, למשפחה, במיוחד לימי הילדות שבילה כאן, בכותל, עם הוריו וסבו.En: He missed home, family, and especially the childhood days he spent here, at the Wall, with his parents and grandfather.He: הוא חולם על חיבור מחודש לשורשים ולעברו.En: He dreams of reconnecting with his roots and past.He: היום הוא פוגש את נועה, בת דודתו, שהוקרה בליבה את כל מסורת המשפחה.En: Today he is meeting Noa, his cousin, who holds dearly in her heart the entire family tradition.He: היא חיה בירושלים, והמקום הפך להיות חלק מחייה היומיומיים.En: She lives in Jerusalem, and the place has become part of her daily life.He: היא חיכתה לו בקצה הכיכר, מחייכת, אורחי רוח הקיץ נשפכים על פניה.En: She waited for him at the edge of the plaza, smiling, the summer's gentle breeze touching her face.He: "שלום, אביב", היא אמרה בחום, "ברוך שובך!En: "Hello, Aviv," she said warmly, "welcome back!"He: ""שלום, נועה", אביב ענה, מרגיש קצת זר, אך גם מלא תקווה.En: "Hello, Noa," Aviv responded, feeling a bit like a stranger, yet full of hope.He: הם הולכים יחד לכיוון הכותל.En: They walk together toward the Wall.He: נועה תמיד אהבה ללמד את אביב על המנהגים והמסורות של המשפחה.En: Noa always loved teaching Aviv about the family customs and traditions.He: היא מציעה לו להניח ידיים על האבנים ולהתפלל.En: She suggests he place his hands on the stones and pray.He: היא מספרת לו על שורשים ומשמעות, על מקום מיוחד זה.En: She tells him about roots and meaning, about this special place.He: אביב מהסס.En: Aviv hesitates.He: הוא מרגיש כאילו הזמן בחו"ל הרחיק אותו מהזהות שהייתה לו פעם.En: He feels as though his time abroad distanced him from the identity he once had.He: אבל הוא יודע שעליו לנסות.En: But he knows he must try.He: לנסות להתחבר.En: Try to reconnect.He: הוא מסתכל על האנשים סביבו, שומע את קולות התפילה, ונושם עמוק.En: He looks at the people around him, hears the sounds of prayer, and takes a deep breath.He: הוא מניח יד על האבנים הקרות והמרגישות חיות תחת מגעו.En: He places his hand on the cold stones that feel alive under his touch.He: הוא מתפלל.En: He prays.He: פתאום, בין הרעש והשקט, הוא מרגיש זיקה עמוקה, חיבור לרגע הזה, למשפחה שלו ולכל התרבות שהוא הגיע ממנה.En: Suddenly, amidst the noise and silence, he feels a deep connection, a bond to this moment, to his family, and to the entire culture he came from.He: זהו רגע של הארה.En: It's a moment of enlightenment.He: הוא לוחש את שמות בני המשפחה בתפילתו, מרגיש את העבר וההווה במעין התפוצצות רגשות.En: He whispers the names of his family members in his prayer, feeling the past and present in a kind of emotional explosion.He: לאחר כמה רגעים, הוא פותח את עיניו.En: After a few moments, he opens his eyes.He: נועה מביטה בו בהבנה ובהשתתפות.En: Noa looks at him with understanding and empathy.He: "הבנתי עכשיו מה כל הטקסים והמסורות הללו באמת מתכוונים עבורי", אמר לה באושר ובעיניים נוצצות.En: "I understand now what all these rituals and traditions truly mean for me," he told her with happiness and sparkling eyes.He: נועה חייכה.En: Noa smiled.He: "אני שמחה לשמוע.En: "I'm glad to hear that.He: זהו מקום חשוב.En: It's an important place.He: עבורך, עבור המשפחה".En: For you, for the family."He: ביחד, הם הולכים לאט, סופגים את השקט ואת קולות התרנגולים מרחוק.En: Together, they walk slowly, absorbing the silence and the distant sounds of roosters.He: הם מתכננים להמשיך לחקור את שורשיהם, את המסורת המשפחתית.En: They plan to continue exploring their roots, the family tradition.He: הם מרגישים אחדות מחודשת.En: They feel a renewed unity.He: חבורת המשפחה שנאספה מחכה להם בצד.En: The gathered family group waits for them on the side.He: המפגש הופך לחגיגה של אחדות ושל חמלה.En: The meeting turns into a celebration of unity and compassion.He: אביב מרגיש שהוא חזר לא רק לבית, אלא גם לליבו שלו.En: Aviv feels that he has returned not only home but also to his own heart. Vocabulary Words:ray: קרןsacred: קדושabroad: חו"לreconnecting: חיבור מחודשtradition: מסורתedge: קצהstranger: זרdistanced: הרחיקidentity: זהותrituals: טקסיםenlightenment: הארהcompassion: חמלהbond: זיקהgathered: התאספוprayers: תפילותcustoms: מנהגיםhesitates: מהססrenewed: מחודשתabsorbing: סופגיםsparkling: נוצצותconnection: חיבורunity: אחדותexplosion: התפוצצותempathy: השתתפותplaza: כיכרcompassion: חמלהdescent: ירידהoverpowering: שולטBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
While everyone is talking about the horror of two Jewish embassy aides being shot and killed at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 2025, there are three major details lacking from the conversation: 1) within the same 24-hour timeframe, Israeli soldiers began shooting at a group of diplomats from Egypt, Jordan, Spain, France, Italy, the U.K., and Canada, who were touring the West Bank. Israel quickly ran cover claiming that the workers, there on a tour organized by the Palestinian Authority, were in danger and the IDF was letting them know by firing their guns in the same direction. In reality, it was likely a method of intimidation and threat against those countries. But while Israel can shoot at embassy staff and diplomats, others cannot. Israel also bombed an Iranian embassy annex building in Syria in 2024, killing six, and received virtually no condemnation, an action that mirrors their deliberate killings of aide workers and medics. 2) the importance of two Jews once again takes precedence over every other life, regardless the context 3) the crackdown on the 1st Amendment as a result of the shooting, with the ADL's David Goldenberg demanding mass censorship of social media, and Attorney General Pam Bondi - who is investigating the state of Washington for requiring clergy in the church to report child abuse, and who has yet to release the Epstein files - promising to prosecute the shooter to the fullest extent of the law. The shooter also, interestingly, has a jewish name - Elias. This also comes on the heels of the Jewish Stephen Miller talking about the suspension of habeas corpus, something already violated with the deportation programs not of illegal immigrants but of visa holders because 88 Jewish organizations called on the White House to stop illegal deportations and because Jewish spy groups like Canary Mission, and the Esther Project, demanded it. In other words, jewish leaders, organizations, and groups directly assaulting the Bill of Rights, attacking speech, protest, publication and religion, and habeas corpus - not to mention one of the biggest anti-gun lobby groups is the Jewish Bloomberg. If that weren't bizarre enough, it's the response to pointing these facts out that turn up the heat, something that wouldn't happen if one were pointing out the influence of Islamic and Muslim radicals. In response to the shooting of two Jewish workers, the President sent the Secretary of Homeland Security to Israel so she could pray at the Western Wall and honor the dead. Kristi Noem then, after praying, wrote in the visitors' book: “Israel is the chosen people, and the United States stands by you.” Regardless of one's opinion about anything relating to Israel, that statement, and the White House offering full support to Israel under any circumstance, is tantamount to treason. It is not only putting a foreign country first, or even a small group of Jews, but allowing the USA to become vulnerable to all the threats such as suicidal alliance brings. That is not America First, nor is it providing for Homeland Security; it is Jews first, not even Israeli, and a threat to national security. It also puts American Jews in danger, since they are part of the American public. So to rewrite a line from the Dark Knight: “If I say that tomorrow a group of soldiers or kids will be blown up, nobody panics, because it's all part of the plan; but if I say that two Jews get shot, then everybody loses their minds.”*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKYOUTUBEMAIN WEBSITECashApp: $rdgable Paypal email rdgable1991@gmail.comEMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.
This episode was recorded April 24 on Yom Hashoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The Western Wall is also sometimes referred to as the Wailing Wall. We talk about the meaning and manner of observance of this solemn day in Israel and around the world. The episode ends with 2 minutes of silence remembering the six million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered by the Nazis during the Shoah as the sirens wail across Israel.
Israel begins its Memorial Day with a special meaning this year, honoring the soldiers who have fallen during the wars with Hamas and Hezbollah, with the opening ceremony at the Western Wall, as Israel's military chief of staff says they will ...
Israel begins its Memorial Day with a special meaning this year, honoring the soldiers who have fallen during the wars with Hamas and Hezbollah, with the opening ceremony at the Western Wall, as Israel's military chief of staff says they will ...
Israel begins its Memorial Day with a special meaning this year, honoring the soldiers who have fallen during the wars with Hamas and Hezbollah, with the opening ceremony at the Western Wall, as Israel's military chief of staff says they will ...
Israel begins its Memorial Day with a special meaning this year, honoring the soldiers who have fallen during the wars with Hamas and Hezbollah, with the opening ceremony at the Western Wall, as Israel's military chief of staff says they will ...
Israel begins its Memorial Day with a special meaning this year, honoring the soldiers who have fallen during the wars with Hamas and Hezbollah, with the opening ceremony at the Western Wall, as Israel's military chief of staff says they will ...
Israel begins its Memorial Day with a special meaning this year, honoring the soldiers who have fallen during the wars with Hamas and Hezbollah, with the opening ceremony at the Western Wall, as Israel's military chief of staff says they will ...
Israel begins its Memorial Day with a special meaning this year, honoring the soldiers who have fallen during the wars with Hamas and Hezbollah, with the opening ceremony at the Western Wall, as Israel's military chief of staff says they will ...
Joel and Lynn Rosenberg unpack the historic appointment of Governor Mike Huckabee as the first openly evangelical US Ambassador to Israel. Hear about Huckabee’s impactful arrival over Passover and Easter, President Trump’s prayer at the Western Wall, and exclusive insights from the ambassador’s first official meetings with Israeli leaders. From special Passover celebrations in Israel’s north to the credential ceremony at the Presidential Residence, discover why this moment matters for US-Israel relations and how faith, politics, and prayer shape events in the epicenter. Episode Breakdown:(00:02) Honoring US and Israel: Flags, Anthem & Arrival(00:19) Mike Huckabee's Historic Arrival as US Ambassador(01:05) Celebrating Passover and Easter in Jerusalem(03:13) Seder Night with a Kiryat Shemonah Congregation(04:32) Stories of Resilience: Congregation Amid Rocket Attacks(06:08) Ambassador Huckabee Arrives—Good Friday Timing(07:53) President Trump’s Prayer & Western Wall Visit(10:22) Peacemaking, Politics, and Presidential Intent(11:48) How Israelis Perceive an Evangelical Ambassador(12:17) Kabbalat Shabbat: Dinner with Prime Minister Netanyahu(17:46) Quiet Shabbat & Preparing for Easter(20:35) Sunrise Service at the Garden Tomb(28:41) Credentials Ceremony at the President’s Residence(41:09) Praying for Peace, Security, and Wisdom(42:17) Epicenter Briefing at Sea: Alaska Cruise Announcement Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.comMake a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua FundStock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Verse of the Day:Matthew 28:6 — “He is not here, for He has risen, as He said.” Prayer:Pray for wisdom and protection for Ambassador Huckabee and his wife. Ask God to open hearts in Israel to the risen Messiah and to grant true peace to the region. Related Episodes:Mike Huckabee's Journey to Becoming US Ambassador to Israel #269 Partnership Prayers, Ministry Dreams, and the Coors' Mission in Israel #251 Mike Huckabee's Historic Journey From Evangelical Christian Leader to US Ambassador to Israel #242 Mike Huckabee's America's First Evangelical Ambassador to Israel #237Courage, Support, and Gratitude with Joel & Lynn Rosenberg #194 Links for Reference https://www.inspirationtravel.com/tja https://www.joshuafund.com/learn/latest-news/join-us-on-our-alaska-cruise Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK Japan, France 24, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250425.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- In yet another story constantly changing, China reacts to Trump suggested tariffs- the point here is that it is strengthening Xi Jinping in both China and much of Southeast Asia, but could expose vulnerabilities down the road. From JAPAN- The Japanese PM is being criticized for not showing strength against the tariff challenge. The Russian Easter ceasefire in Ukraine was not followed by either side. Israeli citizens are protesting the continued fighting and Netanyahu rejects a ceasefire. At a Shanghai auto show Chinese company BYD revealed electric cars that can travel 250 miles on a 5 minute charge. From FRANCE- First a press review on Italian right wing President Giorgia Meloni visiting Trump. Then press on the Ukraine talks and the US leaving the event. Press reviews on the complex legacy of Pope Francis. Finally a report from on the retaliations arising from Pakistani terrorists killing tourists in India administered part of Kashmir. From CUBA - The Colombian President Petro announced that the US government revoked his visa following his criticism of sending migrants to the prison in El Salvador. Mike Huckabee, newly appointed ambassador to Israel, broke into the al-Aqsa mosque and left a note from Trump in the Western Wall. UNRWA says that Israel has killed 600 children in Gaza since March 18th, and that the situation for Palestinians is the worst it has been since the war began. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "Fortunately, somewhere between chance and mystery lies imagination, the only thing that protects our freedom, despite the fact that people keep trying to reduce it or kill it off altogether." -- Luis Bunuel Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
Steve Bannon says Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu aggressively pressured President Trump to bomb Iran, but Trump rejected the push in favor of diplomacy. As Iran parades missiles and nears nuclear capability, leaks about Israel's aborted strike have shaken US-Israel ties. Ambassador Mike Huckabee delivered Trump's prayer at the Western Wall, while Secretary of State Rubio warned the US may exit Ukraine peace talks within days. Meanwhile, the Trump administration advances a Ukraine minerals deal, declassifies RFK files, and cracks down on Harvard's foreign funding. Sen. Van Hollen's meeting with MS-13-linked deportee Kilmar Abrego-Garcia sparks White House outrage. Trade war fallout threatens Tesla's robot plans and may spike US mortgage rates. The Trump admin now officially labels COVID-19 a Chinese lab leak.Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 4/18/25Join the leading community for Conservative Christians! https://www.FaithandValues.comYou can partner with us by visiting TruNews.com, calling 1-800-576-2116, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961.Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves!https://www.AmericanReserves.com It's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today!https://www.amazon.com/Final-Day-Characteristics-Second-Coming/dp/0578260816/Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books!https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/final-day-10-characteristics-of-the-second-coming/id1687129858Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today.https://www.sacrificingliberty.com/watchThe Fauci Elf is a hilarious gift guaranteed to make your friends laugh! Order yours today!https://tru.news/faucielf
President Donald Trump says a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine must be reached within days or he may abandon negotiations altogether. He added that the United States wants to see the war end, as thousands of soldiers continue to die each week.Trump is also calling efforts to bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia a “shame,” after a Maryland senator met with the alleged MS-13 gang member who was deported to El Salvador. The White House on Friday highlighted a newly surfaced allegation linking Abrego Garcia to human trafficking.U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee was in Jerusalem Friday, where he delivered a prayer from Trump at the Western Wall. On the same day, sirens sounded in the city as another projectile was fired from Yemen.
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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Springtime Reunion: Finding Connection in Yerushalayim Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-07-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: הרחובות העתיקים של ירושלים היו מלאים באור השמש האביבית.En: The ancient streets of Yerushalayim were filled with the light of springtime sunshine.He: פסח היה בעיצומו וכל העיר נראתה חגיגית ושוקקת.En: Pesach was in full swing, and the entire city looked festive and bustling.He: אוטובוס מלא בתלמידי בית ספר הגיע לעיר הבירה לטיול שנתי.En: A bus full of school students arrived in the capital for their annual trip.He: עמית, טליה ויונתן היו חלק מקבוצה זו.En: Amit, Talia, and Yonatan were part of this group.He: עמית הסתובב בין הכיתה, מנסה למצוא את מקומו.En: Amit wandered among the class, trying to find his place.He: הוא היה ילד סקרן וחושב הרבה, אך התקשה למצוא איך להתערב בתוך האנשים.En: He was a curious child who often pondered, but he struggled to figure out how to fit in with people.He: כולם מסביבו נראו שמחים וחברותיים, והוא חש כמו נעלם ברקע.En: Everyone around him seemed happy and sociable, and he felt like he was fading into the background.He: טליה, לעומתו, הייתה הרפתקנית מאוד.En: Talia, on the other hand, was very adventurous.He: היא רצה קדימה, תמיד צמאה לחוויות חדשות.En: She ran ahead, always thirsty for new experiences.He: יונתן היה חכם ושקט, תמיד מנסה לזכור את כל מה שהמדריך אומר.En: Yonatan was intelligent and quiet, always trying to remember everything the guide said.He: הוא אהב ללמוד על ההיסטוריה בזמן שכולם התרכזו באווירה.En: He enjoyed learning about the history while everyone else focused on the atmosphere.He: הקבוצה התקדמה לעבר הכותל המערבי.En: The group moved towards the Kotel HaMa'aravi (Western Wall).He: עמית חשש שהוא יתמזג בקהל ולא ימצא את עצמו.En: Amit feared that he would blend into the crowd and not find himself.He: הוא רצה להיות חלק מהחוויה, אך הרגיש חוסר ביטחון להתקרב לכנופיית הילדים שמסביבו.En: He wanted to be part of the experience but felt insecure about approaching the gang of kids around him.He: אילו רק יכול היה למצוא דרך להרגיש משמעותי.En: If only he could find a way to feel significant.He: בתוך השווקים הצבעוניים והדוכנים ההומים, עמית גילה שהוא למעשה יכול לשאול שאלות ולהתערב.En: Within the colorful markets and bustling stalls, Amit discovered that he could actually ask questions and get involved.He: הוא החל לשוחח עם טליה, שהתלהבה לראות את כל המראות החדשים.En: He began talking with Talia, who was excited to see all the new sights.He: עמית הציע פעילויות, כדוגמת כניסה לחנויות מקומיות וטעמי אוכל שלא ניסו מעולם.En: Amit suggested activities like entering local shops and tasting foods they had never tried before.He: הדבר גרם לטליה להסתקרן עוד יותר.En: This piqued Talia's curiosity even more.He: יונתן הצטרף לשיחה והתחיל לדבר על הקשר ההיסטורי של העיר.En: Yonatan joined the conversation and started talking about the city's historical connection.He: הוא הפך את ההיסטוריה לדבר מעניין ומסקרן.En: He made history interesting and intriguing.He: שלושתם נכנסו לשיחה מרתקת בזמן שהמתינו לקבוצה שלהם ליד הדוכנים.En: The three of them engaged in a fascinating conversation while they waited for their group near the stalls.He: לפתע, הם הבינו שאיבדו את הקבוצה ונשארו לבד.En: Suddenly, they realized they had lost the group and were left alone.He: רחובות העיר הסתחררו סביבם, ופתאום הם נאלצו לסמוך אחד על השני.En: The city's streets swirled around them, and suddenly they had to rely on each other.He: שלושתם, בהסתמכות על היכולות והאינטליגנציה של כל אחד מהם, חיפשו את הדרך חזרה.En: The three of them, depending on each other's skills and intelligence, searched for the way back.He: בסוף, בזכות היוזמה של עמית, הם מצאו את הדרך חזרה.En: In the end, thanks to Amit's initiative, they found their way back.He: גיל השמה כולו חיוך כאשר ראה אותם שוב.En: Gil, the teacher, beamed with a smile when he saw them again.He: עמית הרגיש שהוא הצליח לשבור את המחסום ולהתחבר לחבריו.En: Amit felt that he managed to break the barrier and connect with his friends.He: תחושת גאווה ושייכות מילאה את לבו.En: A feeling of pride and belonging filled his heart.He: מאותו יום, עמית הרגיש בטוח יותר במצבים חברתיים.En: From that day, Amit felt more confident in social situations.He: הוא למד להעריך את החברויות החדשות והרגיש שהוא מצא את מקומו בקבוצה.En: He learned to appreciate the new friendships and felt he had found his place in the group.He: ביקור בירושלים הפך למסע של גילוי אישי, מעבר לנופים וההיסטוריה של העיר עצמה.En: The visit to Yerushalayim turned into a journey of personal discovery, beyond the sights and the history of the city itself. Vocabulary Words:ancient: עתיקיםfestive: חגיגיתbustling: שוקקתwandered: הסתובבpondered: חושבsociable: חברותייםadventurous: הרפתקניתintelligent: חכםblend: יתמזגsignificant: משמעותיmarkets: שווקיםstalls: דוכניםengaged: נכנסוfascinating: מרתקתswirled: הסתחררוinitiative: יוזמהbeamed: השמהbarrier: מחסוםpride: גאווהbelonging: שייכותappreciate: להעריךdiscovery: גילויcurious: סקרןcuriosity: הסתקרןinsecure: חוסר ביטחוןrely: לסמוךconnection: הקשרintriguing: מסקרןapproaching: להתקרבsuggested: הציעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust, calling it Operation Al Aqsa. For journalist Yardena Schwartz, the massacre was a chilling echo of the 1929 Hebron Massacre—the brutal slaughter of nearly 70 Jews, incited by propaganda that Jews sought to seize the Al Aqsa Mosque. At the time, she was deep into writing her first book, Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict. In this episode, Yardena shares how history repeated itself, how the October 7 attack reshaped her book, and why understanding the past is essential to making sense of the present. ___ Read: Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab Israeli Conflict Listen – AJC Podcasts: The Forgotten Exodus: Untold stories of Jews who left or were driven from Arab nations and Iran Social media influencer Hen Mazzig on leaving Tunisia Chef Einat Admony on leaving Iran Playwright Oren Safdie on leaving Syria Cartoonist Carol Isaacs on leaving Iraq Novelist Andre Aciman on leaving Egypt People of the Pod: Latest Episode: Higher Education in Turmoil: Balancing Academic Freedom and the Fight Against Antisemitism Held Hostage in Gaza: A Mother's Fight for Freedom and Justice Yossi Klein Halevi on the Convergence of Politics and Religion at Jerusalem's Temple Mount Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. __ Transcript of Interview with Yardena Schwartz: Manya Brachear Pashman: Hello, and welcome to People of the Pod, brought to you by American Jewish Committee. Each week, we take you beyond the headlines to help you understand what they all mean for America, Israel and the Jewish people. I'm your host Manya Brachear Pashman:. In October 2023 journalist Yardena Schwartz was in the middle of writing her first book exploring the rarely talked about 1929 Hebron massacre, in which nearly 70 Jews were murdered, dozens more injured by their Muslim neighbors during riots incited by the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, who spread lies that Jews wanted to take over the Al Aqsa Mosque. When she heard reports of the October 7 terror attacks by Hamas dubbed Operation Al Aqsa, she realized just how relevant and prescient her book would be, and began drafting some new chapters. Yardena is with us now to discuss that book titled Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine that ignited the Arab Israeli conflict. Yardena, welcome to People of the Pod. Yardena Schwartz: Great to be here, Manya. Manya Brachear Pashman: So full disclosure to you and our audience. You attended Columbia Journalism School 10 years after I did, and you took Professor Ari Goldman's class on covering religions 10 years after I did that, class had always traveled to Israel, and I had hoped it would be my ticket to go to Israel for the first time, but the Second Intifada prevented that, and we went to Russia and Ukraine. Instead, your class did go to Israel, and that was your first visit to Hebron, correct? Yardena Schwartz: So it was in 2011 and we went to Hebron for one day out of our 10 day trip to Israel, and it was my first time there. I was the only Jewish student in our class. It was about 15 of us, and I was the only one who had been to Israel. I had been all over Israel, but I had never been to Chevron. And our tour was with Breaking the Silence, an organization of former Israeli soldiers who had served in Hebron or in other parts of the West Bank and wanted Israelis to know what was happening in Hebron and how Palestinians were living there, and the various restrictions that were put in place as a result of terrorist attacks. But nevertheless, you know, those restrictions were extremely disturbing, and that brief visit in 2011 made me really never want to go back to Hebron. And when I moved to Israel two years later to become a freelance journalist there, and, you know, to move to Israel because I loved Israel, and still obviously love Israel, I didn't really go back to Chevron because I, you know, was really troubled by what I saw there. But this book took me, of course, back to Chevron hundreds of times, spending hundreds of hours there. And it came to be, you know, my expertise in this conflict, in my reporting. And you know, of course, Heron is kind of the main character in this book, Manya Brachear Pashman: Tell us how you came to find out about this massacre. Was it mentioned during that class visit in 2011 or was it later that you learned about it? Yardena Schwartz: So that was one of the most interesting things about my early adventure into writing this book, was that I had of course been to have Ron, and yet, during that day that we spent there learning so much about the history of this place, this deeply holy place to so many people, there was no mention of the massacre of 1929, so, you know, I knew that Chevron is, you know, the second holiest city in Judaism, the burial place of Abraham And the matrix and patriarchs of the Jewish people. And you know the first place where King David established his kingdom before Jerusalem. So it was holy before Jerusalem. And yet I had no idea that this ancient Jewish community in Hebron had been decimated in 1929 in one of the worst pogroms ever perpetrated. We all know about the kishineff pogrom of 1904 and yet the pogrom in 1929 in Hebron, perpetrated by the Muslim residents of Hebron, against their Jewish neighbors, was more deadly and more gruesome than the kishineff pogrom, and it effectively ended 1000s of years of Jewish presence in this holy city. And so when I was told by my mentor, Yossi Klein Halevi, the amazing writer, that there was a family in Memphis, Tennessee that had discovered a box of letters in their attic written by a young American man from. Memphis, who had traveled to Chevron in 1928 to study at the Hebron yeshiva, which was at the time, the most prestigious yeshiva in the land of Israel in what was then, of course, British Mandate Palestine. And that this young man had been killed in that massacre. Yet his letters, you know, painted this vivid portrait of what Chevron was before the massacre that took his life. I was immediately fascinated. And I, you know, wanted to meet this family, read these letters and see how I could bring the story to life. And I was introduced to them by, yes, in 2019 so that's when I began working on my book. And you know, as you mentioned, I was still writing the book in 2023 on October 7, and this book I had been writing about this massacre nearly a century ago immediately became more relevant than I ever hoped it would be. Manya Brachear Pashman: The young American man from Memphis. His name was David Schoenberg. Give our listeners a history lesson. Tell us about this 1929 massacre. So Yardena Schwartz: On August 24 1929 also a Shabbat morning in crevorone, every Jewish family had locked their doors and windows. They were cowering in fear as 1000s of Muslim men rioted outside their homes, throwing rocks at their windows, breaking down their doors and essentially hunting down Jews, much like they did on October 7, families were slaughtered. Women and teenage girls were raped by their neighbors in front of their family members. Infants were murdered in their mother's arms. Children watched as their parents were butchered by their neighbors, rabbis, yeshiva students were castrated and Arabic speaking Jews, you know, Sephardi, Mizrahi, Jews, who composed about half of the Jewish population in Hebron at the time, and were very friendly with their Arab neighbors. You know, they went to each other's weddings and holidays, went to each other's shops, and these people were also slaughtered. It wasn't just the yeshiva students who had come from Europe or from America to study there, or, you know, the Ashkenazi Jewish families. It was, you know, Arabic speaking Jews whose families had been there for generations and had lived side by side in peace with their Muslim neighbors for centuries. They too were slaughtered. Manya Brachear Pashman: Why did their Muslim neighbors turn on them so suddenly and violently? The Yardena Schwartz: rioters that day were shouting Allahu Akbar. They claimed to be defending Islam and Al Aqsa from this supposed Jewish plot to destroy Al Aqsa in order to rebuild the Third Temple. This is what they had been told by their leaders and by Imams and their mosques and in Hebron, that Lai had also extended to the tomb of the patriarchs and matriarchs, which is known in Arabic as the Ibrahimi mosque. Imams there had told Muslims in Hebron that the Jews of Hebron were planning to conquer Ibrahimi mosque in order to turn it into a synagogue. So this incitement and this disinformation that continues to drive the conflict today. Really began in 1929 the rumors about this supposed Jewish plot to destroy Al Aqsa that began in 1928 around the same time that David Schoenberg arrived in Palestine to study at the yeshiva. Manya Brachear Pashman: So in addition to the letters that David Schoenberg wrote to his family back in Tennessee. How else did you piece together this history? How did you go about reporting and researching it? Who kept records? Yardena Schwartz: So it's really interesting, because I was so surprised by the lack of literature on this really dramatic moment in history, in the history of Israel, the history of this conflict. And yet, despite the fact there are really no books in English, at least, about the massacre and about these riots and what led to them, there were mountains of, you know, testimony from victims and survivors. The British carried out this commission after the riots that produced this 400 page report filled with testimony of British officials, Arab officials, Jewish officials, survivors. So there was just so much material to work with. Also, survivors ended up writing books about their experiences in Hebron, very similar to David's letters, in a way, because they wrote not only about the riots and the massacre itself, but also what they experienced in Hebron before they too, wrote about, you know, the relatively peaceful relations between the city's Jewish minority and the Arab majority. And I also relied on archival newspaper reports so the. Riots really occupied the front pages of American newspapers for about a week, because it took about a week for the British to quell the riots, and they did so with an air, land and sea campaign. They sent warships and war planes from across the British Empire and sent troops from other parts of the British Empire. Because one of the reasons the riots were so effective, in a way, you know, were so deadly, especially in kharag, was because there was just no military force in Palestine. At the time, the British did not have a Palestine military force, and it was only after the 1929 riots that they did have troops in Palestine. Until then, they had the Palestine police force, and that police force was mostly Arabs. In Hebron, for example, there were about 40 policemen under the stewardship of one British police chief, and all but one of those policemen were Arabs, and many of them participated in the massacre or stood by outside of Jewish homes and allowed the mobs to enter the homes and carry out their slaughter. And Manya Brachear Pashman: I'm curious. There was a lot of newspaper coverage, but what about the international community's response beyond the British Empire? Yardena Schwartz: So there were actually protests around the world against the massacre in New York. 35,000 people marched through the streets of Manhattan to protest the British failure to protect their Jewish subjects from these riots. Most of the marchers were Jewish, but nevertheless, I mean 35,000 people. We didn't see anything like that after October 7. Of course, we saw the opposite people marching through the streets of New York and cities around the world supporting the mass of October 7. You know, I mentioned this March in New York, but similar protests were held around the world, mostly in Jewish communities. So in Poland, Warsaw and in England, there were protests against the British failure to protect Jews in Palestine from these riots. And the American government was livid with the British and they sent statements put out, statements to the press, criticizing the British inaction, the British failure to protect the Jewish subjects and the American citizens who were in Palestine at the time, there were eight Americans killed in Hebron on August 24 1929. Out of the 67 Jewish men, women and children who were killed, and all of them were unarmed. The Haganah at the time, you know, the underground Jewish Defense Force that would later become the nucleus of the IDF, the Haganah was active then, mostly in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, there were no Haganah members in Hebron. The Hebron Jewish community was very traditional, very religious, and when Haganah came to Hebron two days before the riots erupted, they because they knew that these riots were going to happen. There had been calls from Arab officials to riot, to attack Jewish communities across Palestine. And so the Haganah came to Hebron to warn Jewish leaders of Hebron that they could either come there to protect them or evacuate them to Jerusalem to safety until the riots subsided and the Jewish leaders of Hebron were unanimous in their opposition. They said, No, you know, we're friends with our Arab neighbors. They'll never hurt us. We trust them. If anything happens elsewhere, it won't happen here. And they believed that because, not only because they had such a good relationship with their Arab neighbors and friends, but also because in previous outbursts of violence in other years, like in 1920 1921 when they were much smaller riots and much less deadly riots. When those riots reached other parts of Palestine, they didn't reach Hebron because of those relations and because they weren't fueled by incitement and disinformation, which was what led the riots of 1929 to be so massive and so deadly, and what led them to be embraced by previously peaceful neighbors. Manya Brachear Pashman: How did that disinformation travel in 1929 How did it reach those neighbors in Hebron? Yardena Schwartz: When we talk about disinformation and misinformation today, we think of it as this, you know, modern plague of, you know, the social media era, or, you know our fractured media landscape. But back in 1929 disinformation was rampant, and it also traveled through Arabic newspapers. They were publishing these statements by Arab officials, mostly the Grand Mufti Hajime Husseini, who was the leader of Palestinian Muslims under British rule, he began this rumor that the Jews of Palestine were plotting to conquer Al Aqsa mosque to rebuild their ancient temple. Of course, Al Aqsa is built upon the ruins of the ancient temples. Temple Mount is the holiest place for Jews in the world. And in 1929, Jews were forbidden from accessing the Temple Mount because it was considered, you know, a solely holy Muslim site. But the closest place they could pray was the Western Wall, the Kotel. And Jews who were demanding British protection to pray in peace at the Western Wall without being attacked by Muslims as a result of this disinformation campaign were then painted by the Arabic press as working to conquer the Western Wall, turn it into a synagogue, and then from there, take Al Aqsa Mosque. So this disinformation traveled from the very highest of Muslim officials. So the imams in mosques across Palestine, specifically in Al Aqsa and in Hebron, were repeating these rumors, these lies about this supposed Jewish plot. Those lies were then being published in flyers that were put in city squares. Jewish officials were warning the British and telling, you know, they should have known and they should have done more to end this campaign of disinformation, not only to achieve peace in this land that they were ruling over, but also because they were responsible for installing hajamina Husseini, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, into his position they had chosen him for that position, that all powerful position. And so they were responsible, in a way, for all of these lies that he was spreading. And yet they took no responsibility. And even in the commission that they sent to Palestine from London to investigate the causes of the riots, despite the fact that, you know, if you read these, you know, 400 pages, I don't recommend it. It's a tough reading. But, you know, I did that for this book. And it's so clear from all of these hearings that this disinformation campaign was very obvious, very clear and very clearly to blame for the riots. And yet, because saying so would have made the British responsible for so much death, their conclusions in this commission was that it was Jewish immigration to Palestine and Jewish land purchases at the time that had sparked the riots, and that it was this Jewish demonstration, peaceful demonstration at the Western Wall on to Shabaab in August of 1929 that had sparked these riots. So there's just, you know, this absolute lack of accountability, not only for the Mufti, who retained his position and became even more powerful and more popular as a leader after these riots, but also for the British and instead, you know, the Jewish victims were blamed for their suffering. At the time, Jews were just 20% of the Palestinian population, which was just 1 million people. Of course, today, Israel is home to more than 10 million people. So you know, clearly there was room for everyone. And the Jews at the time were very peaceful. The Haganah was a very, you know, weak, decentralized force, and after these riots, it became much stronger, and Sephardi Jews and Mizrahi Jews, more traditional Jews who had not joined the Haganah before 1929 had not really embraced Zionism before 1929 now agreed that if Jews were going to be safe in our homeland, then we would need our own army. Manya Brachear Pashman: Can we talk a little bit about the turn toward radicalization and extremism during this time, and what role that has played in the years since? Yardena Schwartz: you know, the Zionist leadership was very adamant that Jews in Palestine should not be carrying out attacks against Arabs in Palestine. You know, it should be really about defending Jews, preventing attacks, but not carrying out retaliatory attacks. But as we've seen throughout the century, of this conflict. You know, extremism begets extremism. And you know, when violence is being used by one side, it is going to be used by the other side as well. And so the rise of a more militant form of Zionism was a direct result of 1929 and this feeling of just helplessness and this feeling of relying on this foreign power, the British, to protect them, and realizing that no foreign power was going to protect the Jews of Palestine and that Jews would have to protect themselves, and the radicalism and the extremism within the Muslim population, particularly the Muslim leadership of Palestine, really just accelerated after the massacre, because they saw that it succeeded. I mean, the British punished the Jewish population of Palestine for the riots by vastly limiting Jewish immigration, vastly limiting Jewish land purchases. Notice, I use the word land purchases because, contrary to a lot of the disinformation we hear. Much today, none of this land was being stolen. It was being purchased by Jews from Muslim land owners. Many of them were absentee landowners. Many of them were from the wealthiest families in Palestine. And many of them were members of, you know, this anti Zionist, pro Mufti circle, who were then telling their own people that Jews are stealing your land and evicting you from your land, when, in fact, it was these wealthy Arab landowners who were selling their land to Jews at exorbitant prices. Manya Brachear Pashman: Did you establish a motive for the Mufti and what were his intentions spreading this disinformation? Yardena Schwartz: Great question. So it was very clear. I mean, he never admitted this, but it was very clear what his motives were, and that was to counter the criticism and accusations of corruption that had dogged him for years, until he began this campaign of propaganda which led much of that criticism and much of those stories of his corruption within the Arabic press and among his Arab rivals to essentially disappear, because now they had a much more threatening enemy, and that enemy was the Jewish community of Palestine, who was plotting to destroy Al Aqsa, conquer Al Aqsa, rebuild their temple, take over Palestine and his campaign worked. You know, after that propaganda campaign became so successful, there were very few people willing to stand up to him and to criticize him, because after 1929 when he became so much more powerful, he began a campaign of assassinations and intimidation and violence used against not only his political rivals and dissidents, but also just Anyone who favored cooperation between Arabs and Jews in Palestine. So there were various mayors of Arab cities who wanted to work together with the Jewish community of those cities or with other Jewish leaders to bring about various economic initiatives, for instance. And some of those mayors were assassinated by the muftis henchmen, or they were just intimidated into silence and into kind of embracing his platform, which was that Palestine is and has always been and should always be, a purely Muslim land, and that there is no place for any kind of Jewish sovereignty or Jewish power in that land. So, you know, the Mufti, in 1936 he ended up leading a violent rebellion against the British. And the British at that point, had gotten tired of ruling Palestine. They realized it was much more work than they were interested in doing, and they were interested in leaving Palestine, handing over governance to the local population to the Jews and Arabs of Palestine, and they had been interested in figuring out what could be done. Could there be a binational state with equal representation, or representative governance? If Jews are 40% of the population and Arabs are 60% then there could be some kind of governance on those ratios, all of those solutions, including a two state solution, which was presented in 1937 all of those solutions were rejected by the grand mufti, and his platform was embraced by the other Arab officials within Palestine, because if it wasn't, they could face death or violence. And he even rejected the idea of Jews remaining in Palestine under Arab rule. You know when the British said to him, okay, so what will be done with the 400,000 Jews who are in Palestine right now? He said they can't stay. So he didn't only reject the two state solution. He rejected, you know, this bi national, equal utopian society that we hear proposed by so many in pro Palestine movement today. You know, all of these solutions have been on the table for a century and always. They have been rejected by Palestinian leaders, whether it was the Grand Mufti or his apprentice, his young cousin, yas Arafat. Manya Brachear Pashman: Ah, okay, so what happened to Grand Mufti Husseini? Did he stick around? So The Mufti was eventually, finally wanted for arrest by the British after his rebellion claimed the life of a British official. Until then, it had only claimed the lives of Jews and Arabs, but once a British official was killed, then the British had decided that they'd had enough of the Mufti, and they ordered his arrest. He fled Palestine. He ended up in Iraq, where he was involved in riots there the far hood in which many Jews were massacred, perhaps hundreds, if not over 1000 Jews were slaughtered in Baghdad, which was at the time home to about. 100,000 Jews. He then fled Iraq and ended up in Berlin, where he lived from 1941 to 1945 in a Nazi financed mansion, and he led the Arab branch of Joseph Goebbels Ministry of Propaganda. He was the Nazi's leading voice in the Arab world, he spread Nazi propaganda throughout the Muslim world and recruited 10s of 1000s of Muslims to fight for the Nazis, including in the Waffen SS and when the war ended, when world war two ended, and the UN wanted him for Nazi war crimes, he was wanted for Nazi war crimes, placed on the UN's list of Nazi war criminals. Once again, he fled, first to France, then to Cairo, eventually settling in Beirut, where he continued to lead his people's jihad against the Jews of Palestine. So when, in 1947, when the UN voted to partition British Mandate Palestine into an Arab state and a Jewish state so that the British could finally leave Palestine. He declared jihad, and he rejected the Partition Plan, along with every other Arab state which also rejected it. Of course, the Jews of Palestine embraced it, celebrated it, and the very next day after the UN vote, riots erupted throughout Palestine, and he helped. He was kind of pulling the strings of that Jihad taking place in Palestine. And in fact, 1000 Muslim men who he had recruited for the Waffen. SS joined that holy war in Palestine. The Mufti helped create the army of the holy war. Yasser Arafat, who was also in Beirut at the time, also assisted the army of the holy war. He actually fought in the war that began in 1947 alongside the Muslim Brotherhood. So, you know the legacy that the Mufti had? You know, it doesn't end there. It continued to his dying day in 1974 and Arafat took over his mantle as the leader of the Palestinian people. And you know, we see how the disinformation and incitement and rejection of Jewish sovereignty in any part of the ancient land of Israel has continued to be a prominent force in Palestinian politics no matter who was in charge. You know, the Fatah, Mahmoud, Abbas and Hamas, of course, perpetuate the same lies about Al Aqsa. They perpetuate the same denial of a Jewish right to live in peace in our homeland, deny the history of Jewish presence in Israel. So, you know, it's really astounding to me how little is known about the Grand Mufti and how little is known about his impact on this conflict, and particularly in the very beginnings, the ground zero of this conflict in 1929 Manya Brachear Pashman: It's so interesting. We talk so much about Hitler, right? And his antisemitism, but we don't talk about Husseini. Yardena Schwartz: Yeah, and they were good friends. I mean, they met in 1941 shortly after the Mufti arrived, he had a private chauffeur. He was lavishly paid by the Nazis, and he was good friends with Himmler. He toured concentration camps. He knew very well about the final solution. Hitler himself considered the Mufti an honorary Aryan. I mean, the Mufti had blue eyes, fair skin, light hair. Hitler believed that Husseini had Roman blood, and he saw him as someone who could lead the Nazi forces once they arrived in the Middle East. He saw him as, you know, a great ally of the Nazis. He didn't just participate in the Nazis quest to eradicate the Jewish population of Europe and eventually arrive in Palestine, but he also the Mufti worked to convince various European leaders not to allow Jewish refugees from fleeing Europe and not allowing them to come to Palestine. He told them, send them to Poland, and he knew very well what was happening in Poland. Manya Brachear Pashman: So I want to go back to this family in Tennessee, the genesis of this story, and I'm curious. David Schoenberg's niece said that at one point in the book, she said they're Southern, so they sweep ugly under the rug in the south. And so they just didn't talk about that. And when I read that, I thought, actually, that's kind of a Jewish approach, not a southern approach, except we wouldn't say we sweep things under the rug. We move on, right? We treasure our resilience, and we move on from that pain and we build anew. But is moving on really in the Jewish community's best interest? Is that how we end up forgetting and letting this history and this very important history fade?. Yardena Schwartz: Yeah, absolutely. You know, I think it is possible to do both. It is possible to take great pride in our resilience and in our strength and our ability to experience so much devastation and suffering, and yet every time emerge stronger. I mean, think about the Holocaust. First of all, for many years, we did sweep that under the rug. Survivors were discouraged from speaking about what they went through. They were seen as, you know, especially in Israel, they were seen as, you know, people who went like sheep to the slaughter. It wasn't something to talk about. It was something to move on from. And yet now we are able to hold both in both hands. You know. We're able to honor and commemorate the memory and speak about the atrocities that millions of Jews suffered during the Holocaust, while also celebrating where we went after the Holocaust. I mean, three years after the Holocaust, Israel was born. You know, that's just, on its own, you know, a remarkable symbol of our resilience and our strength as a people. But I think the way we commemorate the Holocaust is a really great example of how we do both how we honor the memory and use that as a lesson so that it never happens again. And yet, I think that when it comes to the conflict and the various forces that have led us to where we are today, there is this tendency to kind of try to move on and not really speak about how we got here. And it's really a shame, because I think that this is the only way we'll ever find a way out of this tragic cycle of violence, is if we learn how we got here, the forces that continue to drive this conflict after a century, and you know, the people who brought us here. Not only the Grand Mufti, but also, you know, the leaders today who are very much capitalizing on fear and religion, exploiting religion for their own, their own interests, and utilizing disinformation to remain in power. And I think that, you know, we can't afford not to speak about these things and not to know about our own history. It's really telling that, you know, even in Jewish communities, where people know so much about Israel and about this conflict, there is just a complete lack of knowledge of, you know, the very bedrock of this conflict. And I think without that knowledge, we'll never get out of this mess. Manya Brachear Pashman: Yardena, thank you so much. This is such a wonderful book, and congratulations on writing it. Yardena Schwartz: Thank you so much. Manya Brachear Pashman: If you missed last week's episode, be sure to tune in for my conversation with Dr Laura Shaw Frank, Director of AJC Center for Education Advocacy. We discussed the delicate balance between combating antisemitism, safeguarding free speech, and ensuring campuses remain safe for all students. Thank you for listening. This episode is brought to you by AJC. Our producer is Atara Lakritz. Our sound engineer is TK Broderick. 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The Western Wall Part 14: Wilson's Arch - English and Spanish. One of the ancient gates in King Herod's Western Wall was located above a massive archway. The remains of the arch can still be seen today as a testimony to the majesty of Herod's temple! This an updated version with translation of a podcast originally recorded March 18, 2023. El Muro Occidental, parte 14: Arco de Wilson - Inglés y español. Una de las antiguas puertas del Muro Occidental del rey Herodes estaba situada sobre un enorme arco. Los restos del arco aún pueden verse hoy en día como testimonio de la majestuosidad del templo de Herodes. Esta es una versión actualizada con traducción de un podcast grabado originalmente el 18 de marzo de 2023.
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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Passover Connections: Finding Roots and Renewal in Jerusalem Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-03-23-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בריוק בשבוע הראשון של פסח, כאשר העיר העתיקה של ירושלים מתעוררת לחיים עם הריחות והצבעים של האביב, אילעור וטובה נפגשים לראשונה.En: Exactly in the first week of Passover, when the Old City of Jerusalem awakens to life with the scents and colors of spring, Il'or and Tova meet for the first time.He: הרחבה של הכותל המערבי הייתה מלאה בעולי רגל, תיירים, ותושבי המקום, כולם מתרפקים על האווירה הנשגבת.En: The plaza of the Western Wall was full of pilgrims, tourists, and locals, all savoring the sublime atmosphere.He: אילעור עמד קצת מרוחק, מביט באבן החיה הגדולה.En: Il'or stood a little apart, gazing at the massive living stone.He: ליבו חפש מקום שלווה ומטרה חדשה.En: His heart sought a place of peace and a new purpose.He: הוא תמיד היה מהרהר ומחפש משמעות.En: He had always been one to ponder and search for meaning.He: מלא בלבטים, עכשיו עמד חשוף, מתפלל למצוא כיוון, שקט פנימי.En: Full of doubts, he now stood exposed, praying to find direction, inner peace.He: טובה, לעומתו, הגיעה לבדוק את שורשיה.En: Tova, on the other hand, arrived to explore her roots.He: היא רצתה להבין את מורשתה, להשתייך, להרגיש את ההיסטוריה בתוכה.En: She wanted to understand her heritage, to belong, to feel history within her.He: עם כל טיפה של אמונה, היא לקחה אוויר עמוק והביטה מסביב – הקירות העתיקים, התפילות המתעופפות ברוח, ופניה של אלו הסובבים.En: With every drop of faith, she took a deep breath and looked around - the ancient walls, the prayers floating in the wind, and the faces of those around her.He: כשעיניהם נפגשו, היה משהו משותף במבטי הגילוי והסקרנות.En: When their eyes met, there was something mutual in their looks of discovery and curiosity.He: אילעור הרגיש את דפיקות ליבו וניסה לשמור על קור רוח.En: Il'or felt his heart pounding and tried to maintain his composure.He: הוא התקרב אליה והתחיל לדבר.En: He approached her and began to speak.He: "שלום, אני אילעור," הוא אמר בקול שקט אך ברור.En: "Hello, I'm Il'or," he said in a quiet yet clear voice.He: "הי," ענתה טובה בחיוך, "אני טובה.En: "Hi," Tova responded with a smile, "I'm Tova."He: "שיחתן התחילה בזהירות, כל מילה נבחרת בקפידה.En: Their conversation started cautiously, each word chosen carefully.He: הם סיפרו אחד לשני את תקוותיהם, את החששות שמנקרים בלב, והסיבה שהביא אותם למקום הקדוש הזה.En: They shared with each other their hopes, the worries pecking at their hearts, and the reason that brought them to this holy place.He: ככל שהשיחה נמשכה, הם גילו יותר דומה מאשר שונה ביניהם.En: As the conversation continued, they discovered more similarities than differences between them.He: "אני מרגיש קצת אבוד," הודה אילעור.En: "I feel a bit lost," admitted Il'or.He: אחד הסודות שנשא תקופה ארוכה פתאום נחשף.En: One of the secrets he had carried for a long time was suddenly revealed.He: טובה הציעה חיוך מעודד.En: Tova offered an encouraging smile.He: "כולם מרגישים כך לפעמים," היא אמרה ברכות.En: "Everyone feels like that sometimes," she said gently.He: "אבל אני מאמינה שהמסע שלנו הוא מה שנחשב.En: "But I believe our journey is what matters."He: "בדקות האחרונות של השיחה, הכתלים שלהם נשמטו, והאמת הגדולה התגלתה - שניהם היו כאן מאותה סיבה.En: In the last minutes of the conversation, their walls dropped, and a significant truth was revealed - both of them were here for the same reason.He: פסח, חג של חירות והתחדשות, הפך לנקודת תפנית בחייהם.En: Passover, a holiday of freedom and renewal, became a turning point in their lives.He: במקום חומות, נוצר חיבור.En: Instead of walls, a connection was formed.He: כשהשמש יורדת והשמיים הופכים כתומים-זהובים, הם סיימו את השיחה בתקווה.En: As the sun sets and the sky turns golden-orange, they ended the conversation with hope.He: אילעור חזר הביתה עם תחושת מטרה חדשה, חיבור עם שורשיו, וטובה, עם ביטחון ואמונה מחודשים בדרכה.En: Il'or returned home with a sense of new purpose, a connection with his roots, and Tova, with renewed confidence and faith in her path.He: ביחד, הם גילו בתחילה ידידות שמוכיחה, שעם שיתוף והתמסרות, זרים יכולים להפוך לבעלי ברית עמוקים.En: Together, they discovered the beginnings of a friendship that proved, with sharing and dedication, strangers can become deep allies.He: האביב הביא איתו פריחה חדשה גם בחייהם האישיים.En: The spring brought with it a new bloom in their personal lives as well. Vocabulary Words:pilgrims: עולי רגלsublime: נשגבתponder: מהרהרdoubts: לבטיםcompose: קור רוחmutual: משותףcomposure: שלווהcautiously: בזהירותpecking: מנקריםsignificant: גדולהrenewal: התחדשותturning point: נקודת תפניתallies: בעלי בריתbloom: פריחהawakened: מתעוררתscents: ריחותmassive: גדולהgazing: מביטpurpose: מטרהheritage: מורשתהcuriosity: סקרנותencouraging: מעודדunveiled: נחשפהcompose: קור רוחascent: עלייהexposed: חשוףexplore: לבדוקbelong: להשתייךconfidence: ביטחוןdedication: התמסרותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
The message was delivered on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. DESCRIPTION What does it mean to remember? And what does it mean to forget? In a world where history is being rewritten, censored, and erased, we must ask: Who holds the pen? From the echoes of prayers at the Western Wall to the solemn silence of Dachau, this journey confronts the uncomfortable truths that shape our present. What happens when one nation chooses to reckon with its past while another buries it? As history teeters on the edge of repetition, will we stand as witnesses to truth, or let power dictate what remains? SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:
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The Western Wall Part 13: Putting Notes in the Western Wall - English and Spanish. Every year, millions of people, both Jewish and Christian, write prayers to God and slide the paper into the cracks between the stones of the Western Wall. Join us as we examine the ancient custom! This is translation of a podcast originally recorded February 23, 2023. El Muro de las Lamentaciones - Parte 13: Poner notas en el Muro de las Lamentaciones - Inglés y español. Cada año, millones de personas, tanto judíos como cristianos, escriben oraciones a Dios y deslizan el papel en las grietas entre las piedras del Muro Occidental. Acompáñenos a examinar esta antigua costumbre. Esta es la traducción de un podcast grabado originalmente el 23 de febrero de 2023.
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 reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara filed the state’s response to High Court petitions on Haredi military enlistment, stating that there is no limit on the numbers of ultra-Orthodox men recruited into the Israel Defense Forces from mid-2026. This comes as coalition members have often insisted that the IDF is not capable of absorbing the estimated 70,000 Haredi young men currently eligible for service. We dive into the divisive issue and why the army needs more soldiers. The IDF said that this past week, 338 members of the ultra-Orthodox community enlisted in the military for mandatory service — 211 combat soldiers and 127 combat support. We hear the breakdown of numbers and also how the army said it had completed sending out a wave of 7,000 draft orders to members of the ultra-Orthodox community, after 3,000 were sent out over the summer. What have been the results so far? We learn about the ongoing manhunt in the West Bank after the fatal shooting on Monday near the Jewish settlement of Kedumim. The shooting attack, which targeted a bus and two cars, occurred inside the Palestinian village of al-Funduq, which straddles a major artery used by thousands of Israelis and Palestinian drivers daily. And finally we discuss the deployment of the IDF in the Gaza Strip and in southern Lebanon, among efforts by US envoy Amos Hochstein to lengthen the 60-day truce with Hezbollah. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Survey: Public support for conscripting ultra-Orthodox has surged throughout war First 50 ultra-Orthodox soldiers drafted to IDF’s new Haredi brigade Soldier killed fighting in Gaza as IDF withdraws brigade from northern Strip Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ben Wallick. IMAGE: Israeli soldiers and ultra-Orthodox Jews at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site in the Old City of Jerusalem, July 10, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We all know the horrid tale of what happened in Israel on October 7, 2023. Waves of gunmen attacked families in their homes and young people attending a music festival. The marauders filmed their murders on GoPro cameras. They burned families alive in their safe rooms; raped, and mutilated their victims; and took hostages back to Gaza on golf carts. Why did they do it? For many critics of Israel, the horrific violence of October 7 was the predictable response to the “occupation”—never mind that Israel pulled out of Gaza in 2005. To them, October 7 was a jailbreak from what progressives often call “an open-air prison.” But for the belligerents, in their own words, this war is for the defense of a mosque on top of a mountain. They called their massacre “Al-Aqsa Flood,” named for one of the two mosques that sit atop what is known to the Jews as the Temple Mount. This is where King Solomon's temple once stood, and at its base is the Western Wall, where Jews have prayed since its construction in the second century BCE. It's also known to Muslims as Haram al-Sharif, a noble sanctuary. It's where Muslims believe the prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven in a dream. An October 10 Hamas communiqué justified their attack as resistance to thwart “schemes and dreams of Judaizing Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa.” This reveals something very important about the Israel-Palestine conflict: That it is not a territorial dispute. It's a holy war, with roots in an ancient city with significance far beyond its 2.5 miles of limestone walls. The world knows it as Jerusalem. The Palestinians call it Al-Quds. Hamas claims there is a plot by Israel to destroy Al-Aqsa—the mosque atop the Temple Mount that sits in the center of Jerusalem—and build a third Jewish temple where it now stands. It's a lie. A lie that goes back a century. The man who first began to spread the libel was from one of Jerusalem's great families that traced its lineage back to the prophet Muhammad himself. He was a seminary-school dropout, a fanatic antisemite, and a Nazi collaborator. His name was Hajj Amin al-Husseini. Today, Eli Lake tells the story of al-Husseini, the origins of the 100-year holy war, and why it persists to this day. If you liked what you heard from Honestly, the best way to support us is to go to TheFP.com and become a Free Press subscriber today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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