Four IDF Soldiers Wounded on Lebanese Border
“And I will set thy border from the Red Sea even unto the sea of the Philistines, and from the wilderness unto the River…” (Exodus 23:31) Four IDF soldiers, all members of Special Forces, were lightly to moderately wounded in the early hours of Wednesday morning, according to the IDF Spokesman’s Office. They were on […]
Flying the PA Flag in the Knesset: A Banner of Disrespect
Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, the 20th century pioneer of Religious Zionism, once shared his very unique view of the meaning of flags and what they represent. Flags, whether physically or not, according to Rabbi Kook, bear an insignia indicating the mission of those who carry it. He likens it to a uniform, military or otherwise, […]
Sima’s Chocolate Secrets
Ein Karem, a neighborhood on the hills of Southwest Jerusalem, is a popular tourist destination. Here, in a Biblical atmosphere, amid ancient churches and old Arabian stone mansions, Sima Amsalem practices the art of making chocolate.
MK Rabbi Dov Lipman Inaugural Knesset Speech
Watch American born Knesset member Rabbi Dov Lipman deliver his inaugural address in the chamber of the Israeli Knesset on February 13, 2013. Rabbi Lipman speaks of his personal experience immigrating to Israel after growing up in the United states.
Israel, India Team Up to Develop 5G Tech
Following a visit by Indian last month by IT Minister Kapil Sibal the Press Trust of India reports that the two countries, who are looking to strengthen economic and social ties in general, have agreed to a joint-venture to develop fifth generation, better known as 5G, telecommunication technologies. The versions of technology 2G, 3G and […]
EU Agrees to Label Hezbollah as ‘Terrorists’
“Take ye heed every one of his neighbor, and trust ye not in any brother; for every brother acteth subtly, and every neighbor goeth about with slanders” (Jeremiah 9:3) In a move that required an affirmative vote from all of the 28 member-states, the ministers of the European Union have agreed to brand the military […]
Israel, Bulgaria Mark First Anniversary of Burgas Bombing
Therefore it shall be, when the LORD thy God hath given thee rest from all thine enemies round about, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it, that thou shalt blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven; thou shalt not forget (Deuteronomy 25:19) Both Israel […]
Guns and Atmosphere of Violence in the Middle East, Can it be Fixed?
To kick off this week’s show, Yishai is joined by alternative peace activist Baruch Widen. Together, they discuss gun control and the atmosphere of violence that permeates the Middle East and how it affects attitudes in the entire region. Be sure to listen in!
Why Israel Should Serve
For the first time in its history, Israel may qualify for a seat on the UN’s security council, a body that has passed more motions against it than against any other country. Its chances are being jeopardized, however, by Germany, one of its close allies in recent years. Until recently, voting rules in the UN […]