Rabbi Pesach Wolicki has been clear on Israel as his destiny for as long as he can remember. So why is it that he came to Israel as a kid, and went back to Canada, and then, when his parents made Aliyah, he decided to stay back in Canada? And why did he make Aliyah, only to leave again to spend 5 years in the US? It’s an incredible story of his commitment to life in Israel – and to the Jewish nation – that led to those things happening. Goel sat with Rabbi Pesach recently to hear all about it.

Yishai Fleisher is on IDF Reserves and reviews the war, the allies and the enemies, and new reality of a battle-ready Jewish State. Ben Bresky reports on Hannukah during WWII. And on the last night of the Holiday of Lights - Israel shines bright with new opportunities to get closer to Hashem!

There are good things worth fighting for. But what is good? The first class of the Jewish Heroism Project with Rav Mike Feuer introduces the Torah’s definition of heroism as 'mesirut nefesh l’man tov', going beyond limited self for the sake of good. It is a call to set out on the twenty-six paths of Jewish heroism, to uncover the heroic face of Torah and make it your own.

Eve Harow speaks to British Colonel Richard Kemp, who has been in Israel since October 9th.

Veteran of many a battlefield, both in conflict and politics, he shares his thoughts on the war Israel is waging on Hamas, along with many other insights. Did you know that the African Union Refugee Convention actually legally obligates Egypt to take in Gazans during the hostilities? That the Red Cross in Gaza, as well as UNWRA, are Hamas lackeys for all intents and purposes? This extraordinary man and immensely good friend to Israel is a believer in right from wrong, appreciative of Israel’s military prowess and the unity of our society and appalled at the hypocrisy of most of the world’s leaders. He’s not a fan of the current US administration (understatement) either. Kemp is a Christian and a Zionist, but one does not inform the other.

An important conversation with a very brave man not averse to taking on foes when morality and the fight for truth dictate that he must.

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Vayeishev: The lessons from Joseph and Hanukkah are exactly the guidance we need through these times. Join Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel as they delve into this week's Torah portion, the holiday of Hanukkah and the war in Israel.

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In the midst of the war, a new important initiative was launched called "The Heroes of Oct. 7". Over 120 stories were written for children about the current reality in Israel to share with them the heroism of the brave men and women who put their lives on hold in order to defend the State of Israel and the Jewish People. On today's Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten speaks to Dr. Allison Kupietzky, English Project Manager, and Joslynne Halibard, English Editor, of the project. The stories are available in English, Hebrew, and French. Use this Facebook link

(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553521366270) to share these inspirational stories with your children.

Contact [email protected] to learn more.

This week on Return Again Goel Jasper speaks with Ari Abramowitz.

Ari Abramowitz grew up in Houston, Texas, to a proud Jewish family that believed in the importance of supporting Israel. But for Ari, born Aryeh Yehuda Abramowitz, do so from afar was never going to be enough. That said, his road to living his life here was not totally smooth, and I had the privilege of joining him on the Arugot Farm recently, where he and his family live, to take in the breathtaking views and hear his Aliyah story.

Return Again is a show about Aliyah. But not Aliyah in the way you’ve always heard about it.

Return Again is a long-form podcast where Goel Jasper explores with his guests what life is really like in Israel – no holds barred and no topic too sensitive.

Every episode starts at the beginning, so that listeners can understand how that person arrived in Israel, and for how long they’ve lived in the Land promised to our forefathers. Then, once the whole story is clear, each guest is asked a series of rapid-fire questions, things as mundane as whether the guest uses Heinz or Israeli ketchup, and as profound as “Is Aliyah for everyone?” You’ll be amazed at how sometimes, the simplest question results in the deepest, most inspiring answer.

Who knows, maybe Goel will interview you someday.

Not only is Israel under attack, but so are Jews on American campuses. Yishai and Malkah Fleisher debate how to deal with global antisemitism while decorating the house with the lights of Hanukkah that shine in this year. Ben Bresky speaks with musician Yitzchok Meir Malek about playing for soldiers on army bases. Rabbi Shimshon Nadel asks whether Torah students should be drafted to the IDF. And finally, Yishai is a guest on the epic From the Inside Out podcast and talks about "the global cost of people-pleasing."

Rav Mike Feuer's annual Hanukkah class in honor of the yarzheit of his father Charles M. Feuer, Betzalel ben Avraham. Also the official launch party of the Jewish Heroism Project (http://www.jewishheroism.com). The class unpacks the meaning of gevurah, what it can teach us about the Maccabean war and our present national struggle.