The Jerusalem Post Podcast

Catching the northern lights and getting back to natural Israel

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 8

Mark, David and a Fjord Explorer motor up to Tromso in the Arctic Circle, with its whales, ski slopes and the magical Aurora Borealis.

Then it's off to central Israel and a delicious walk through nature's corn.

Israel, Hamas ceasefire in place. What message did the war send Hezbollah?

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease fire, but the struggle between Israel and the terrorist organization is not over.

In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov discuss the end of the escalation, Israel's "accurate aerial assault" and the difficulty the country had finding a way out.

They also discuss the "civil war" in Israel between Israel's Arab and Jewish community in the mixed city of Lod. They interview a long-time resident of the city, who made aliyah from the United States. She says that she is not so sure that life can go back to usual after the lynches.

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Israeli military correspondent: 'Violence could last weeks'

In this episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov discuss the recent wave of violence between Israel, the Palestinians and Hamas.

Military correspondent Anna Ahronheim explains what caused this recent round of violence and says that the military was caught somewhat by surprise.

On a day in which the chief of staff is expected to present to the political echelon a plan for a ground offensive in Gaza, Ahronheim says that the violence is not expected to end in the coming days.

“I don’t think it is going to be a matter of a few days, it could be a few weeks," she says.

Finally, as this episode is being aired just before the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, they talk with journalist Nellie Bowles about her newsletter "Chosen by Choice" that details why she converted to Judaism. 

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A Galician adventure in Lviv and Boston's record-breaking Judaica

This time, David and Mark bring you the podcast from sophisticated Sarona in Tel Aviv, stopping to visit the Ukranian border city of Lviv to take in its Jewish history.

The Lviv connection then transports the boys to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, to hear how two remarkable women have helped the museum develop a must-see collection.

Photo credit: Marc Israel Sellem

Mount Meron: The Writing Was on the Wall

Was the Mount Meron tragedy caused by politics?

In this episode, Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov and Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz discuss the systemic problem that led to the Meron stampede, that led to increased death during COVID-19 and more.

Lahav focuses on the distrust between the ultra-Orthodox and the government and the conspiracy theories that are being shared on social media since 45 people died last week.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting for survival

Editor-in-chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov get interesting insight into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial in a conversation with hi former advisor, state witness Ari Harrow.

They talk about "putting Iran back in its cage" and touch base with Arab Affairs Correspondent Khaled Abu Toameh about last weekend's riots in Jerusalem. 

Travel to the home of Game of Thrones and a taste of Aden in Israel

In this week's episode, Mark and David take in chess, a historic synagogue and budget flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv.

Travel with the Jerusalem Post to magical Dubrovnik and a unique Tel Aviv museum.

Photo credit: Jorge Franganillo / Flickr

What's it like being in the room with a 'Royal'?

In this week's edition, we bring on a new Podcast co-host: Diplomatic correspondent Lahav Harkov. 

Featuring an interview with the United Kingdom's ambassador to Israel and a talk with Mideast analyst Seth Frantzman about the challenges of the US rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (Iran nuclear deal).

• Israelis take off their masks
• What happened at Natanz?
• The death of Prince Philip 

Photo credit: Reuters / from Jpost.com 

Has Israel forgotten what it means to be on the verge of war?

A team of top Jerusalem Post reporters talk Independence Day: How Israel is the same as it was 73 years ago and how it is today.

 

We look at political instability, a potential war with Iran, democratic challenges and opportunities and how cell phones are a hallmark of Israeli progress.

Then, Legal Analyst Yonah Jeremy Bob discusses the trial against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

 

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Take a trip to historic Spain and mouthwatering Montreal with the 'Post'

JPost Podcast - Travel Edition: Historic Spain and Mouthwatering Montreal

Join Mark and David as they take us on a virtual journey from the rich Jewish fabric of the Iberian Peninsula to 21st Century Canadian cuisine.

Photo: Iberia by Wikimedia Commons