Israel News Talk Radio

There's STILL no new government in Israel, and it looks like we may be going to a 3rd election inside of one year.

Questions discussed:

1) Why did PM Netanyahu give the Defense Ministry to Naftali Bennett?

2) Can the Blue & White block form a government? What could it look like?

3) Will we go to new elections, and if so, will the election rules of the game change?

Also, what are the interests and what is happening in the region with the USA, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Lebanon, and the Kurds? How will this affect the rest of the world?

Are all these news stories, signs that the Messiah is coming?

PLUS: Acknowledging the 81st anniversary of 'Kristallnacht' or 'Night of Broken Glass'. Have the Jews in the Diaspora learned anything?

-with guests:

Dr. Mordechai Ben-Menachem, author of the book: Muslim Winter

https://tinyurl.com/y6g85sec

Shifra Hoffman of www.VictimsOfArabTerror.org

and www.Shuva.net

The Tamar Yonah Show 10NOV2019 - PODCAST

Living life with uncertainty is hard. Going out of our comfort zone is difficult. Yet, it is precisely when we are called to go beyond our sense of self that we can become more and transform not only ourselves, but the entire world. This is the essence of the tests of Abraham and his journey towards becoming the father of he Jewish nation. There is much to learn in our own lives through understanding Abraham's greatness and his journey.

We welcome your questions and comments. Write to us at [email protected]

Soul Talk 10NOV2019 - PODCAST

The Jewish nation is blessed with holy individuals, dedicated to promoting God's vision of human worth and potential. Andrea speaks with Uri Schwartz, Development Director of Shaare Tzedek Medical Center about the past, present and future of a most remarkable institution. PLUS: the eternal relevance of Avraham Avinu - the father of nations - on living a most purposeful life.

Pull Up a Chair 07NOV2019 - PODCAST

The Palestinian Authority education guarantees no peace for the foreseeable future

The Jay Shapiro Show 07NOV2019 - PODCAST

In this week's episode, Jono and Ross talk about a new Israeli invention designed to help drivers stay awake by emitting a foul odor. In keeping with the theme of smells, Jono asks Ross about America's love of Pumpkin spice. Snoop Dog gets a well-deserved spot as a spokesman for an Israeli Start-up. Your hosts also talk about new regulations for pork imports to Israel, a new super-wine, and a high-priced Hanukkiah. This and much more in "Making Scents...of Israel."

Israel on My Mind 07NOV2019 - PODCAST

Howie ponders over the possibility of another "final solution".

Political Hitman 06NOV2019 - PODCAST

Rod Reuven Dovid and Jerry Gordon interview Gil Hoffman, chief political analyst and columnist for the Jerusalem Post during his fall tour of the US and Canada. They discuss Israel’s national emergency- the two failures by Prime Minister Netanyahu to form a majority ruling coalition in the Knesset following the April 9th and September 17th, 2019 elections. Now, it is former IDF Chief Benjamin Gantz and his Blue White Alliance turn to see if a national unity government might be formed. But time is running out.

Hoffman calls it the ‘garbage time’ as the Jewish nation is awaiting a decision by Attorney General Mandelblit on a possible bribery indictment against Netanyahu which carries with mandatory jail time. . Hoffman noted that Netanyahu’s lawyers have argued against the bribery charge on the alleged grounds of favorable news coverage. If Netanyahu’s American lawyers prevail in their rebuttal arguments, then Netanyahu might be able to form a ruling coalition.

Meanwhile, Israel is in a national emergency as there is no functioning government and no funding of basic programs

Despite this, Hoffman contends there will be no “threepeat” – a third possible election. The deadline is December 11th. Netanyahu still has a loyal following in Likud. When asked about possible successors to Netanyahu, Israel’s longest serving prime minister who recently tuned 70, Hoffman cited Gedeon Sa’ar, Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein and former Jerusalem Mayor, Nir Barkat.

Avigdor Liberman is still pressing for a unity party with Gantz’s Blu White Alliance, without the religious parties. Further there is the matter of dealing with the Arab Joint List which could join a coalition in exchange for funding programs. There is the technical possibility of a Blue White Alliance minority government. Hoffman thinks there is no difference between the national security platforms of Gantz and Netanyahu, although the Blue White alliance might more prone to compromise on the Trump peace plan.

Hoffman contends that despite the stalemate to form a new Knesset ruling coalition that there is virtual no chance that Israel will change the basic law to raise the threshold for party representation in the Knesset from the current level of 3.25 %. Nor is there any prospect for Israel adopting a written constitution. Political reform, he says is “too complicated”. Pressure, he believes, is building to come up with an effective compromise to form a ruling coalition.

Turning to regional threats, Hoffman said that Israelis are “very concerned” about US withdrawal from Syria and alarmed about the debacle abandoning the Kurdish allies. Notwithstanding, the protests opposing Iran in both Iraq and Lebanon, Hoffman cited the possible threat of missile attacks on Israel by Iran -backed Houthi proxies from Yemen.

Beyond the Matrix 06NOV2019 - PODCAST

Orly talks about the global situation of politics and the risk we all take. She also speaks with Hanna, a young woman here in Israel, about their experiences at Yad V'Shem, Israel's official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.

From Jerusalem With Love 06NOV2019 - PODCAST

PART II of a continuing examination with questions about the assassination of former Israeli Prime Minister, Yitzchak Rabin.

Tamar Yonah speaks with Mordechai Sones, who was a Research Assistant to Yigal Amir’s lawyer, Dr Yonatan Goldberg, in 1996 and 1997. In the course of that work, he says that he had access to medical, ballistic, and police documents that pertained to the case and has, like Dr. Mordechai Kedar, concluded that the official version of the Rabin assassination is inaccurate and incomplete. Hear this revealing interview that will make you wiser when it comes to understanding why more than 30% of Israelis don’t buy the official version of the Rabin assassination.

The Tamar Yonah Show 05NOV2019 - PODCAST

William returns to join Rav Yitzchak in a fascinating discussion on the weekly Torah Portion of Lech Lecha. Typically translated "Go forth or Go for yourself," Rav Yitzchak explains how the Zohar teaches us it actually means to "Go into yourself." Thus the title, "Can I get along with myself?" All too often people think the "I" and the "Self" are two expressions of the same thing, but we discuss the differences in this interesting take on Parsha Lech Lecha.

The Science of Kabbalah 05NOV2019 - PODCAST