Security officials are on high alert as several major terror attempts were carried out by Jihadists throughout Israel over the past several days. On Saturday a young Jewish man was stabbed just outside the walls of the old city. Israeli border police who acted quickly to neutralize the terrorist were taken to task by Israel haters along with radical Israeli organizations and even Arab members of Knesset who accused the security personnel of using too much force. In a matter of minutes, the focus of the narrative shifted from the fact that a Jew was nearly murdered, to the justified actions of the border police. On this week's edition of Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten discusses how this happened. Plus all the latest news from Israel and the Middle East.

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Rabbi Yishai walks the Negev desert on Hanukkah and thinks about those who were there before like the brothers of Joseph going down to Egypt and the Jewish people camping here on the way to the Land of Israel. He also ponders Pharaoh's dreams and Joseph's explanation about the nature of God and his plan to save the Jews from assimilation.

Many people look at the world today and feel the foundations of American power shaking - and most are afraid. Here is an episode about empires, made in the spirit of Hanukkah. Rav Mike takes a look backward to seek wisdom for survival in imperial transitions Am Yisrael has weathered in the past, touches on the problems of the present, and even takes a glance forward to offer a taste of what might lie ahead.

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Mark Feldman, founder and CEO of Ziontours and Director at Diesenhaus Travel Agency joins Eve to speak about Israel's latest closure of the airport to all foreigners. Was it wise policy? Are sudden shutdowns our new reality? Did COVID-19 ironically resuscitate travel agencies and tour operators?

Extremist Israeli organizations, and believe it or not, radical Members of Knesset were up in arms that Israel's President Isaac Herzog lit Hanukkah candles at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron last night. On today's Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh says that while it's no surprise that Hamas and the Palestinian Authority accused Herzog of "storming" Hebron on Hanukkah (which is essentially a blood libel), what's more disturbing is MK's and Israeli groups who are not in the consensus trying to deny a modern-day connection between Judaism and its second holiest city.

Have you ever wondered why exactly Hanukkah lasts eight days? You may be familiar with the 'jar of oil' answer, but this interlude will give you a lot more to think about. Tune in to Rav Mike's annual class on Hanukkah in honor of the yarzheit of his father, Charles Feuer, of blessed memory.

On the Israel Podcast: Malkah Fleisher joins Yishai to decorate for Chanukah. Then, Ben Bresky on Thanksgiving at the Lone Soldiers Center. And finally, Rav Mike Feuer on the dark corners of the Messianic line in the Torah portion of Vayeshev.

Words and Music by Jeremy Gimpel

Produced by David Lifshitz

Musical Arrangement by David Lifshitz and Amit Yitzchak

Guitars: Amit Yitzchak

Drums: Eli Farkas

Piano, Bass Guitar, precision and vocals: David Lifshitz

Recorded in Judea, Israel at AB valley studio

Mastering: Shmulik Daniel Hook Studios

Words and Music by Jeremy Gimpel

Produced by David Lifshitz

Musical Arrangement by David Lifshitz and Amit Yitzchak

Guitars: Amit Yitzchak

Drums: Eli Farkas

Piano, Bass Guitar, precision and vocals: David Lifshitz

Recorded in Judea, Israel at AB valley studio

Mastering: Shmulik Daniel Hook Studios

Words and Music by Jeremy Gimpel

Produced by David Lifshitz

Musical Arrangement by David Lifshitz and Amit Yitzchak

Guitars: Amit Yitzchak

Drums: Eli Farkas

Piano, Bass Guitar, precision and vocals: David Lifshitz

Recorded in Judea, Israel at AB valley studio

Mastering: Shmulik Daniel Hook Studios