Rav Mike's annual shiur in honor of the yartzheit of his father, Charles M. Feuer, ob"m. Gratitude is one of the keys to happiness, especially in dark times. Join Rav Mike as he explores the connection between the Hanukkah candles and our ability to give thanks, and helps us let the light out.

The Chanukah mega-show: first, Malkah Fleisher on the Knesset's Equality bill and the continuing fight against Hellenism. Then, Rabbi Yehuda HaKohen of the Vision Movement on the Post-Zionist discourse. Finally, Josh Reinstein of the Allies Caucus on the future of the 'Nationalist camp" and Gideon Saar bolting the Likud. And with cameos: Leah Fleisher on going back to school, and comedian Elon Gold on Why Jews don't need Xmas trees!

Caroline Glick reports it as she sees it.

The award winning journalist, author, political analyst and policy advisor joined Eve Harow for a discussion regarding the US-Israel relationship as we move into 2021. How will a (likely) Biden- Democratic administration affect the Mid East? Why is bringing Sudan into the US sphere so important for the region? Is Jewish education critical to identity? Caroline never fails to provoke thought and debate and this One Israel Fund webinar was no exception.

Chanuka sameach from the heart of Judea.

Changing our conceptions is one of the hardest things in life to do, for countries as well as individuals. Israel's stunning victory in 1967 brought many blessings, but it also posed certain challenges in how to understand the post-war reality. Here is the first episode on the War of Attrition, a conflict so poorly understood that many people don't even know it happened.

Is Israel going to a fourth round of elections? Malkah Fleisher joins Yishai to figure it out, to get ready for Hannukkah and a potential lockdown, reject Esav's kiss, and read listener emails! Then, Weekly Bible Study from the Holy Land - the Torah portion of "VaYishlach - with Rav Mike Feuer - on the inner struggle between Jacob and Israeli and the tension between Exile and Redemption.

Eve Harow and her stream of thought about the week that was; two Covid-19 swabs, a nuclear scientist wiped off the planet, cleansing rain at the Dead Sea and the long awaited scrubbing of an antiquated law on land rights in Judea and Samaria. Eve won’t be eating spongy donuts in DC next week but she enjoyed the Shilo wine that washed down lamb at a real dinner set up for a virtual one. And did you know that the Hashmonaim made ritual baths a centerpiece of their ethnic drive to purify Judea of paganism?

All that in 23 minutes. Be well, everyone.

On today's Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh discusses the demise of top Iranian nuclear scientist Moshen Fakhrizadeh this past Friday. While many realize that the world has a little less evil in it, as someone dedicated to blowing Israel off the map was taken out (no country has taken responsibility till now), there are those including the EU who condemned the killing. Also on the show, your emails along with the rest of the top stories from Israel.

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It is not every day that you get to speak with a legend, much less interview one. Here are some precious words I had with the Alter Rebbe of Jewish History, Rabbi Berel Wein. We touch on the nature of history, the Jewish people, the experience of salvation and much more.

Few images are as iconic as Jacob's dream of a ladder connecting Heaven and Earth in Biblical Beit El. Malkah Fleisher joins Yishai to remember their life in the modern Beit El which also called them back to Israel from the Diaspora. Then Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to help Jacob deal with stones: a monument to a Godly promise, and a monument to an Earthly pact with Laban. Plus: A special song from the Torah portion by famous musician Chaim Dovid!

Interview with archaeologist Dr. Norma Franklin of the University of Haifa.

Archaeologist Dr. Norma Franklin speaks with Eve Harow about the capital of the Omride dynasty of the Israelite kingdom, Shomron, known as Sebastiya from the time of King Herod. This incredibly important ancient site has been all but abandoned by the authorities and even turned into a 'Palestinian Heritage’ site with Belgian funding. Midreshet HaShomron (https://www.tourshomron.org.il/en/tag/attractions/) is now organizing weekly trips to the area to familiarize Israelis (for now) with the antiquities and the historical, Biblical, economic and strategic importance of the Tel. Dr. Franklin discusses some of the finds, the research over the past century, the Christian connection and the challenges in maintaining the balance needed to keep the irreplaceable remains safe for future digs.

Pictured: Dr. Norma Franklin in what she believe is the 9th century BCE burial cave of King Omri.