The JPost Podcast

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov Yaakov and Lahav discuss the Israeli leadership's decision to openly criticize Iran talks, plus how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's speech to the Knesset was received. This week's guest is Rabbi Natan Slifkin, who talks about the death of leading haredi Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, his life's work and the rabbinic leadership vacuum ahead. Rabbi Slifkin, known as the "zoo rabbi," also discussed his Biblical Museum of Natural History. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov Lahav and Yaakov moderate a debate between Uri Zaki, head of the Meretz Executive Board and Yishai Fleisher, international spokesperson for the Jewish community of Hebron. They also talk about the Iran deal that is coming into a bad (?) end, and this week's Purim celebrations after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 29 It's Purim and St. Patrick's day this week so Mark and David are in festive mood for this Irish special. We take in Dublin, Belfast and much more with our guides, award-winning travel writer and broadcatster Fionn Davenport and travel editor Sarah Pickering. Sláinte! L'chaim! Cheers! Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

As war in Ukraine escalates, Lahav and Yaakov talk to MK Prof. Yossi Shain, one of Israel’s leading political scientists, about the wider ramifications of the conflict for Europe, Israel and the world. They also talk to Jerusalem Post Political Analyst Gil Hoffman about the end of the Knesset’s winter session and the challenges Bennett government will face ahead. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Yaakov and Lahav speak with Vladislav Davidzon, a Russian-American writer who is on the ground reporting from Ukraine and Zvika Klein, The Jerusalem Post's Jewish World Analyst, who is on the Polish-Ukrainian border reporting on the Jewish refugee crisis. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 28 It looks like 2022 will be a record year for cruising into and out of Israel. Some of the biggest cruising companies, like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, will sail from Haifa. We bring you all the news on their cruises and where to get the latest information and offers. We hear from the cruise companies about their ships, itineraries and on-board food (including kosher) and entertainment. And we go behind the scenes at Haifa Port to learn about dealing with COVID and preparations for a year to remember. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify .

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov Yaakov and Lahav discuss the burgeoning war between Russia and Ukraine and the careful balance between Israel's values and security interests. And what does Yaakov think about Bar Refaeli's new reality TV show? Plus: Author and activist Polly Bronstein on the power and importance of moderate politics. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Lahav and Yaakov sit with The Jerusalem Post's new Jewish World Analyst Zvika Klein and discuss the divide between Israel and the Diaspora and the crisis brewing in Ukraine for the Jewish community. They also talk about in-house politics and international diplomacy as well as Herzog's upcoming visit to Turkey. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 27 Mark and David put on their thermals and head to the far east of Turkey to discover World Heritage, spectacular views, furry friends and plenty of local music and dance. This time: Dawn at Istanbul’s super airport Getting goose-bumps with a musical lunch A trek through snowy Kars Kars by the fireside The only Jew in the UNESCO village Riding on a horse drawn sled Something fishy in the frozen lake Turkish love for music rap battles Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Mark and David were guests of Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency and Turkish Airlines.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Lahav and Yaakov talk with 'Disturbed' lead singer David Draiman about his vocal and public stand to defend Israel and discuss as well the latest NSO police scandal and a letter the Jerusalem Post recently received from a Chinese diplomat. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.