An inside view of how Israel can warm your heart and make your blood boil. It’s a show by a journalist, a professor and an NGO professional who live in and love Israel even though it drives them crazy, and who each week discuss the latest in Israeli politics, culture, and society.
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The “Lanyard, Color War and Rocket Propelled Grenades: The Things I Learned at Camp” Edition
Noah, The Tel Aviv Review’s Dahlia Scheindlin, and roving freelance journalist Naomi Zeveloff discuss three topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.
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Making War
Prime Minister Netanyahu attempts to reduce the number of government ministers who must approve a declaration of war, which some see as Strangelovean megalomania.
Lanyard, Color War and Rocket Propelled Grenades: The Things I Learned at Camp
New “camps” for tourists that teach firearms, explosives and other deadly arts are popping up in Israel. What are we to make of them?
Alternative Facts about Trees and Shrubs
There is a surprisingly vicious debate over trees and shade taking place over who ought to decide what to plant, when, and where.
Music: All songs from Ha-Tishma Koli (גלגלצ במחווה לאלבום ״החלונות הגבוהים״)
Kol ha-Shavua Lakh, Eliad
Zemer Noga (Ha-Tishma Koli), Dana Spector and Alon Geva
Ahavah Rishonah, Dikla
Eifo Hem Kol Avoteinu, Yishai Ribo