Israel Show

For the past 2 weeks we've been sharing in the mourning of the Litman family. Now it's time to celebrate. Hear the story of - and sounds from - the wedding that united tens of thousands of Jews from around the world. On November 29th, 68 years ago, the UN passed resolution 181, creating a sovereign Jewish State in Eretz Yisrael, with international recognition, for the first time since the Maccabees. Often cited, but just as often misunderstood, we'll break down the events that led up to this day. Lots of musical debuts (including Idan Reichel) and beloved Israeli classics, make for another fantastic music mix, as The Israel Show kicks off our 4th year of live broadcasting on the NSN.

On this edition of The Israel Show: Last week, the EU recommended to their member countries that products made by Jews in Yehuda, Shomron & the Golan cannot be marked, "Product of Israel", but must be specially tagged / flagged "Product of the West Bank Israeli settlement" We interviewed Yaakov Berg, CEO of Psagot Winery, a leading winery in Eretz Binyamin. Hear (and cringe) at the remarks of John Kerry & the State Department spokesman about the attacks in France and the murder of Ezra Schwartz. and as always a great Israeli music mix. All this and more.

On this edition of The Israel Show: The murder of Rabbi Yaakov Litman and his son Netanel, this past Friday. The harrowing story of the children seated in the car who came face to face with the gunman and survived. The controversial Israeli decision that led to the swift capture of the terrorist. The EU's decision to put a pejorative ID tag on products made by Jewish owned businesses in east Jerusalem, the Golan, Yehuda & shomron. And as usual, a great Israeli music mix

Two professors from Harvard and University of Chicago publicly joined a boycott of Israel - writing in the Washington Post: "We are lifelong Zionists. Here's why we've chosen to boycott Israel." We'll examine their claims and answer their attacks. The debate continues: Should Israeli athletes compete in International sporting events when forced to hide their identity as Israelis - TIS will do a follow up on this story. The music mix includes lots of great "just released" Israeli music . All this and more.

On this edition of The Israel Show, Jews are stateless again! Specifically, Jewish judokas competing this past weekend in the Intl Judo Grand Slam. Israeli athletes were forced to compete without any Israeli mention, symbols or flags, competing with the letters IJF I/O ISR on their uniforms. Should Israeli athletes refuse to compete under these rules? Will this be a precedent for future events or even the Olympics? We give you the details and analysis.

On this edition of The Israel Show: The Mufti Haj Amin El- Husseini, his history of hate, libels and roles in the massacre of the Jews in Israel and the Holocaust. Adam Zartel passed away last week. We remember the archaeologist as we explore his discovery of one of the most amazing Biblical finds in Israel.

On this edition of The Israel Show, learn how to read main stream media reports about Israel. We'll read cnn.com's recent post: "Israeli-Palestinian violence: What you need to know," pointing out the subtle biases and hidden misinformation, line by slanted line. The latest round of Arab terror in Israel claims to be the result of Jewish prayer on Har Habayit. TIS will explore the history of this recurring & recycled libel. and an Israeli music mix appropriate for the situation in Israel.

On this edition of The Israel Show: Eitam & Na'ama Henkin were gunned down by Arab terrorists on Chol Hamoed Succot. We pay tribute to these two exceptional people. The latest round of Arab terror in Israel claims to be the result of Jewish prayer on Har Habayit. We'll explore the history of this recurring & recycled libel. Have a listen to the State Dept double standard when judging Israel's actions in war as compared to U.S's recent activity in Afghanistan. and as usual a great Israeli music mix.

On this edition of The Israel Show The story of an Israeli soldier who fell in the 1948 battle for Yerushalayim, whose family finally got a grave site to visit just a few weeks ago - TIS brings you this amazing & moving story. Remembering the Yom Kippur War - the unprecedented days of awe 42 years ago. A special Erev Erev Yom Kippur Israeli music mix includes classic Israeli yamim noraim piyutim & new music collaboration by brothers Aharon & Yonatan Razel.

Tuesday is the yahrtzeit of Harav Avraham Yitzchak Hacohen Kook. TIS remembers this pioneering Torah Giant. "Sabena Hijacking - My Version" is an Israeli docu-drama about the first Arab terror hijacking. Hear why elements of the film, debuting in September, are very disturbing . Writer Leon Wieseltier never had kind words about PM Netanyahu. ("from the moment we met we disliked each other!") yet he supports Netanyahu's position on the Iran deal - We review Wieseltier thoughtful remarks. The Israel music mix includes selections of Sephardic Selichot - already in progress.

On this edition of The Israel Show: The courts demand the evacuation of an active synagogue in advance of its demolition. Where ? In Israel. Hear the frustrating story of the Givat Zev community. Analysis of President Obama's misleading speech of last week, in defense of the Iran deal. Senator Schumer's announcement that he will vote against the Iran bill. As always, israeli music mix

Ten years to the day after the expulsion of over 8,500 Jews from Gush Katif in Gaza, TIS looks back at those heartbreaking events and looks forward asking what lessons can we learn about politicians’ promises, about the media complicity applying them to the pending Iran deal. The weekly Israeli music mix features songs relating to Gush Katif including a new song commemorating this 10th anniversary.

Last week it was revealed that two Israeli citizens are being held in Gaza by Chamas for almost a year. How did they show up in Chamas's hands ? Why was it kept secret all this time ? Why was the secret finally revealed now? And what are the future ramifications of the exposure? TIS will explore all the aspects of this difficult and troubling episode. Plus an Israeli music mix of slow and inspirational music appropriate for this period.

As the 3 weeks of national mourning begin, Israel mourns the loss of 26 year old Malachi Rosenfeld, murdered by Arab terrorists last week. Hear his father's Heart-wrenching eulogy and the story of the Rosenfeld family. TIS shares with you the orders of the Army General Staff for שבעה עשר בתמוז. PLUS a special slow & inspirational Israeli music mix all this and more

The "flotilla" is set to hit the territorial waters of Israel Monday morning. Meir goes live at 9 A.M. ET / 4 P.M. Israel Time, bringing you the latest updates. In a related item, the past few years have seen a marked increase of hesder soldiers entering Israel's Navy. Meir explores the challenges of religious observance in an IDF submarine. As part of the weekly Israeli music mix, TIS debuts a new track from Israeli pop legend Danny Sanderson. All that and more.

On this edition of The Israel Show: after a 12 year court battle, the US Supreme Court ruled last week in Zivotofsky v.s. The Secretary of State. At issue, the State Department's refusal to recognize that Jerusalem is in Israel (or anywhere else for that matter). Tune in to TIS for an in depth interview with the plaintiff, Ari Zivotofsky who shares the fascinating inside story of this important case. As always, Meir presented a great mix of Israeli music.