The JPost Podcast

In this week's episode of the Jerusalem Post Podcast, managing editors David Brinn and Tamar Uriel-Beeri discuss the appointment of IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevy. They also look at the ongoing and expanding Tel Aviv protests against judicial reforms. After a brief nod to the new Israeli 7-Eleven, Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz takes over with an interview with groundbreaking musical artist Nissim Black.They discuss his rap career and what it's like making waves like no one has before.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Tamar Uriel-Beeri This week, Yaakov and Tamar discuss the protests opposing judicial reforms in Tel Aviv, the so-called "civil disobedience" seen among the opposition, and as a bonus, they answer some questions about Ben-Gvir, the Temple Mount and linguistics. Then they are joined by Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble, a renowned Biblical and Jewish law lecturer, to discuss the modern implications of this week's Parasha, as well as the Book of Exodus as a whole. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 50 Remarkably, more Israelis visit Bucharest than people from any other county. As soon as you land, it's clear to see why it's such a popular destination: some of the top restaurants are run by an Israeli chef, the old Jewish area is rich with culture past and present and there's a burgeoning art scene to cap off a great visit. This time:  Where art thou, Mark? Is it a synagogue, opera house or both? The wonderful Zambaccian art collection Hear the most unusual, historic sounds of the Cajal Jewish Museum What on earth is urban anthropology? Food at last, with the top Masterchef judge Mark, please get off the phone, you have a plane to catch! Mark and David were guests of Bucharest City Hall, the Embassy of Romania in Israel and Tarom. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Tamar Uriel-Beeri This week, Tamar and Yaakov discuss the new year rolling around alongside a new Israeli government, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's controversial visit to the Temple Mount, and the delicate state of the US-Israel relationship. Then, Yaakov sits down with Yishai Fleisher, spokesperson for the Jewish community in Hebron and senior advisor to Ben-Gvir, to discuss the right-wing politician's controversial entrance into the larger coalition and where he plans to go from here. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Tamar Uriel-Beeri Yaakov and Tamar discuss the looting scandal which hit Ashkelon's shores, the tension hovering over Israel in all walks of life, the new government, and the most read JPost articles of 2022. Then they speak with Hila Peer, chairwoman of the Aguda - Israel's LGBT Task Force about the community's outlook with the newly-formed government and its harsh comments against LGBTQ+ people. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 49 Mark and David fulfill a lifetime ambition with a trip to Uzbekistan in Central Asia to meet the friendliest of nations including today's leaders of the country's ancient Jewish communities. This time: Parting is such sweet sorrow Happy birthday Catherine The Tashkent International Tourism Fair - the big launch Music and dance, Uzbek style A dip into magical Khiva Gold embroidery, from Bukhara with love Uzbek wine is pretty good Reunited at last 1,250-year-old mikvah in a Jewish cemetery  The Bukhara Jewish leader has quite the voice An ancient synagogue The Zoroastrians were here Sabina, the Hebrew-speaking flying-carpet saleswoman The most beautiful square on earth? Mark and David were guests of Uzbekistan.travel, Tashkent International Tourism Fair, Silk Road Samarkand, Uzbekistan Airways and Air Marakanda. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Tamar Uriel-Beeri Yaakov and Tamar talk about Israel's soon-to-be-formed government, lack of trust towards prime minister-to-be Benjamin Netanyahu, and government policies going into effect. One of those is the Law of Return, which at first seemed to be heading towards reforms, but at the moment seems to be shelved. Then, Yaakov and Jewish Affairs Correspondent Zvika Klein interview Sergio Della Pergolla, an Italian-Israeli demographer and statistician focusing on the Jewish population, and discuss the Law of Return and its implications. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav talk about the World Cup in Qatar, the Moroccan team that has made history, why it's taking so long for Netanyahu to make a government and then speak to Roya Hakakian, an award-winning Iranian-American writer and activist on the ongoing protests in Iran and why this time they might succeed. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 48 We join skipper Warren Marland as he embarks on a new enterprise - kosher yachting in the Mediterranean .Then Mark regales us with tales from his recent journey through India.  Join the boys for a half hour of travel adventure and their own particular brand of humor. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. This week's guest, Hillel Neuer of UN Watch, gets into the United Nations' hypocrisy on Israel, Iran and more, and what Israel and the US can do about it. Plus, Yaakov and Lahav discuss the latest in coalition talks, especially the controversy surrounding anti-LGBT, anti-feminist MK Avi Maoz, and whether to laugh or cry about the artist formerly known as Kanye West. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.