In this episode, we visit  "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv. Somber, meaningful and vital. Hostage Square, located in front of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and directly across from the Ministry of Defense and  the Israeli Army Command Center, became the hub for families of the hostages and the place for the public to show support for the families. BRING ALL OF THE HOSTAGES HOME!

In this episode, we are recording from Migdal Cafe at the "Tower of David." Most tours of Jerusalem's Old City begin at the Jaffa Gate in the shadow of David's Tower. Is it really the Tower of David? Find out in this 96th episode of Yalla Israel.

In this episode, we reflect on the 10 years since Leontine emigrated to Israel. 

In this episode, we celebrate the holiday of trees, Tu B'shvat, by escaping to the Ein Hemed nature park with a beautifully well preserved Crusader farm at it's center. 

In this episode we visit and talk about the beautiful and not so creepy Kiryat Annavim Cemetery nestled in the Jerusalem Hills. Some people might feel a bit uncomfortable visiting a cemetery, but the mood here, surrounded by so much history, stories of bravery and sacrifice is exhilarating. 

At a time of great joy, sadness, and trepidation over the latest ceasefire and hostage release, we lighten things up a bit by sitting in a cafe on the charming Emek Refaim Street in the heart of Jerusalem's German Colony talking about.....Emek Refaim Street.

In this episode we take our listeners to "Alan's Shul" on the Jerusalem Promenade or what locals call the tayelet with one of the most spectacular panoramic views of the "City of Gold."

Today is the 4th day of Hanukkah. So, the topic in this episode is "sufganiyot," a Hannukah delicacy similar to donuts. Israeli bakeries have mastered the art of frying these oily, sweet and sugar coated pastries of goodness. Only one will rule supreme in 2024! In this episode, we take you through Yalla Israel's process of finding the best sufganiyot of 2024. Drum roll, and the winner is............

In this episode, we honor the upcoming festival of Hanukkah by traveling to the area of Modi'in in search of the long-lost "Tomb of the Maccabees" described in the Book of Maccabees and the writings of Josephus.

It is starting to feel a lot (or a little) like Christmas at the historic Jerusalem International YMCA in this episode.