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hours 1 - January 18, 2012
Can there or should there -be a Kosher Jesus? The Debate
Segment 1
JewishIsrael.com is an Israeli organization which takes a critical look at Israel’s alliances with fundamentalist and messianic Christian groups and sects.  Ellen Horowitz, their Content and Research Director, joins Eve to discuss the 'Kosher Jesus' furor and the issue of Christian involvement with this country.  Is Boteach on the right track with his outreach or do we need to be wary of those with an evangelical agenda?
Penina Taylor is an expert in missionary activity towards Jews, having been involved in that world for 17 years herself.  An author, speaker, seminary and yeshiva lecturer, and Executive Director of Shomrei Emet Institute and Torah Life Strategies, Penina regularly answers questions from Jews and non-Jews alike on Jewish/Christian Polemics, Israel and its relationship with Evangelical Christianity.  One of her reactions to the 'Kosher Jesus' book is to ask why Boteach felt the need to make Jesus more palatable to Jews so that he'll serve as an interfaith bridge; it's not even clear that the Christian's Jesus is the same person mentioned in Jewish sources.  Does he even have to be a part of the dialogue and rapprochement?
2 erudite and knowledgeable women.  It's a complex situation and this hour gives much food for thought.

Segment 2
Batnadiv HaKarmi Weinberg is an oil and pastel painter, sculptor and writer who spent her formative years in the Old City of Jerusalem, where she still resides.    This charming and bright woman was raised in a very Orthodox milieu and has stepped 'out of the box' to pursue her talents, with family emotional support and while successfully maintaining her standards of Judaism.  An interesting balance and a very talented artist.
Her latest showing is   "Inscapes: Works in Pastel” showing at the ICCC, Emek Refaim 12, Jerusalem.
The exhibition will be up until January 30th, 2012.

hours 1 - January 11, 2012
Rabbi Shmuely Boteach on his new Book "Kosher Jesus"
Rabbi Shmuely Boteach is a well known author, TV personality and expert at bridge building who firmly believes that all issues should be aired, especially the difficult ones, in order to repair relationships. His new book, Kosher Jesus, is a provocatively titled attempt to do just that with Jews and Christians. He delves into sources both Talmudic and historical to show that Jesus was one of many political rebels murdered by the Romans and that it was his followers who created what we now know as Christianity. In the process the horribly cruel Roman behavior was whitewashed and the Jews were wrongfully blamed for killing 'G-d", a canard that led to 2 millennia of persecution, forced conversions and death. Neither Jews nor Christians will find this an easy read, but in order to move forward Boteach feels that the truth must be told so that common ground can be found and misunderstandings and old wounds healed for the future. Both groups are searching for truth in a chaotic world; this book may help provide some answers for some questions, yet undoubtedly raise others. And the journey continues. From Gefen Publishing. Plus, the week that was; thoughts from underground in the Galilee.

hours 1 - December 21, 2011
Itamar Marcus and Elie Deutsch on their new projects
The Underground Museum in the Russian Compound in Jerusalem is where we learn about the giants that helped to create the State and paid a heavy price.
Itamar Marcus is director of Palestinian Media Watch.  Their just released book,Deception, analyzes the rhetoric and official public statements of Israel's 'peace partners' over the past year.  Just as PMW has documented since their inception in the mid-90's, there is no education towards peace among the Palestinian Arabs and their leadership, instead there is enormous incitement and justification of violence and jihad.  The Oslo generation is as vituperative and hate filled towards Jews as Nazi Germany, if you can believe it.  This must-read is making its way to decision makers in the West and hopefully in Hebrew soon as well.  Itamar and PMW continue to point at the elephant in the room and those of us who really want peace and co-existence, not just the illusion of both, need to be dealing with reality and not fantasy. Deception does just that.  www.palwatch.org

Music can be used to express virtually every emotion.  Israeli son, soldier, student, husband and father Elie Deutsch has released an album called Yedid Nefesh with songs inspired by his own life.  The Second Lebanon War was a major turning point for him when his songs were used at the time to raise money for northern families affected by the war.  The Expulsion from Gush Katif, the death of his grandfather and his marriage also provided him this talented guitarist with ideas and emotions that he has translated into song.  While others raise their kids to hate, Israelis do it differently.  The Chanuka message of light versus darkness still apply. deutsch.elie@gmail.com

hours 1+2 - December 14, 2011
Those in Deed, and those in Need
The Underground Museum in the Russian Compound in Jerusalem is where we learn about the giants that helped to create the State and paid a heavy price.
Yerucham 'Gerry" Katz was born in Kfar Etzion in 1947, lost his father in the War of Independence and returned home to rebuild his kibbutz after the liberation of Yehuda and Shomron in 1967.  This former refugee shares his thoughts with Eve on the Jewish presence in the Land of Israel as we approach 64 years since the evacuationand battle that saved his life and a Jewish Jerusalem, but left widows and orphans for whom nothing was ever the same again.
Sulam, the special education center in Israel, was established for children who need intervention but require a religious Jewish atmosphere.   Aviva Spetter is in charge of the autistic and delayed development educational track.  She explains the different frameworks, the goals and successes of Sulam, the mainstreaming, the programs that work in conjunction with government ministries and the unbelievable devotion of the staff to the kids and their parents.  Their co-conference this week with other organizations who work in the same sphere drew 2000 people.  The need is vast, the professionalism on a  very high level, and one cannot help but be impressed with their accomplishments.  www.sulamisrael.org  Hot line (anonymous) Hebrew, English, Yiddish 1599 5005 0440.

hours 1+2 - December 7, 2011
Terrorism Survivor Speak Out About Beit Shemesh Attack
The Dead Sea and the Little Machtesh, a day enjoying the nature of the Land of Israel.  And then, a day with Israeli and German journalists in Gush Etzion.  What a week.
To Build and be Built- in both a physical and a spiritual way- is the goal of Livnot U Lehibanot, the 30 year old organization whose home is, where else, but the Holy City of Tzfat.  Aharon Botzer, who founded Livnot with his wife Miriam, is proud of what they have accomplished but always looking to future goals and ways to contribute to Israeli society and strengthening Jewish identity.  Recent government recognition of the importance of their work in Tzfat has resulted in a grant to help repair their 16th century property and turn it into a visitor's center reflecting that time period.  The Kahal, as it will be called, is an exciting new project in line with the Tikkun Olam spirit of Livnot.  www.livnot.com
Exactly a year ago 'even' terror wracked Israelis were shocked by the brutality of the forest attack that ended with the death of Kristine Luken.  Her friend and tour guide, Kay Wilson, survived the evil rampage and due to her bravery the Palestinian Arab killers were found and brought to justice, putting an end to their rape and murder spree.  Kay joins Eve to speak of her ongoing recovery, faith, and her newly published memoirs of what she calls "that terrible, yet very sacred day."  A Hasidic proverb- "Fear only two, G-d and the man who has no fear of G-d."  She lives both.  kay@globaljusticegroup.org

hours 1+2 - November 30, 2011
Two deep thinkers and their analyses of Biblical texts
'Journey to Heaven, Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife' is the newest book by professor Dr. Leila Leah Bronner.  She demonstrates how generations of Jews have grappled with belief in resurrection, immortality, judgement, messianism and the World to Come.  Bronner is an unusual combination; a religious woman who is a brilliant academic scholar, a Professor of Bible and Jewish History so incredibly well versed in Bible, and also deeply rooted in Kabbalistic thought from her childhood home.  Apocrypha and other extant books are also discussed in this comprehensive survey.  Fascinating and very accessible.   Urim publications.
Rabbi Mois Navon explores the portion of the week using Freud and other resources to help shed new light on the ancient text.  This week's explanation of Jacob's Ladder as reflecting both the ambition and fear of the father of the twelves tribes is very compelling.  www.divreinavon.com for his collection of essays on a variety of topics.

hours 1+2 - November 23, 2011
Actualizers turn Adversity to Advantage
The Israeli economy benefits from its citizens' innovation and problem solving traits; How a small nation makes a big difference Jerusalem attracts an eclectic mix of people from all over the world.
Michael Horesh is an independent business consultant who credits- among other things- conservative fiscal behavior and ingenuity for Israel's relative financial stability.  As the PIGS in Europe struggle, how and why will Israel fly?
'Israel Inside' is a new film, narrated by popular former Harvard psych professor Dr. Tal Ben Shachar, that delves into the reasons for Israel's unique strengths and ability to turn adversity into advantage.  Strong family ties, the idea of tikkun olam, the 'actualizers', even old fashioned chutzpa all figure in the whole being much more than the sum of our parts.  Producer and editor Wayne Kopping and writer Rebecca Shore join Eve to talk about their roles in the project.  Premiers November 29th on WPBT Florida, and then the world.
www.IsraelInsideTheMovie.com

hours 1+2 - November 16, 2011
Saving an Child's Heart; Hearing the Biblical Poetic Beat
Segment 1
When some US congressmen and their wives finally make it to Israel's heartland it's a privilege to be a part of their journey of discovery.  Eve was there.
Save A Child’s Heart (SACH) volunteer doctors from Israel are the subject of the new children’s book, 'Sabrina the Girl with a Hole in her Heart', a story about a 10-year-old African girl with a severe cardiac problem that doctors in her country can’t treat.  Wendy Lewis lectures about Israel from an apolitical perspective and her beautifully illustrated and educational book, whose focus is the Israeli humanitarian aid offered to sick children irrespective of country, race or religion, is a literally heartwarming look at how Jewish Israeli doctors do 'tikkun olam', repairing the world, one heart at a time.  www.wendylewisbooks.com

Segment 2
Yakov Azriel combines his love of Tanach and English Lit by writing books of Biblical poetry.  His latest release, 'Swimming in Moses' Well' includes many inspirational and powerful poems that link Israel's ancient history with our modern life.  Family, faith and future are all themes he grapples with, and we can all connect on some level with his insights, magnificently expressed in both free and formal verse.  Time Being Books. yakovaz@hotmail.com

hours 1+2 - November 3, 2011
Judaism is the Mother Religion, sayeth the Dalai Lama?
Segment 1
An independent Jewish State; for all the reasons in the world.
"Why Be Jewish?" is a delightful, rather eclectic book by bestselling author Doron Kornbluth.  Kornbluth, who travels the globe inspiring all kinds of audiences about their Jewish identity, draws on sources as disparate as John Lennon, the Dalai Lama and Martin Luther King to make his point about the relevance of Judaism. Stay Jewish, for all the reasons in the world.  Or just one, that's fine too.  www.mosaicpress.com

Segment 2
KayamaMoms was created to provide tools and support to Jewish women who are reaching the eve of their fertility and are considering becoming single moms, as well as to women who are already single mothers. Their board of advisors, which includes doctors, social workers and rabbis, provides women with the knowledge and support they need to adopt or give birth to a baby and integrate into Jewish communities in Israel and around the world.  Yael Ukeles, one of the organization's founders and mother to 9 month old Amitai, joins Eve for a very personal talk on a very sensitive topic, the day after the opening event attracted a full house in Jerusalem.   Not easy choices and a lot for us all to learn on many levels.  www.kayamamoms.org
Gavriel Rosenberg travelled a long way to arrive at today's graduation ceremony of his basic training stint in the IDF.  The US Navy, family tragedies and a sense of destiny brought him to his new home in Israel and the challenges he clearly relishes.  A heartwarming interview with a tenacious young man who is a wonderful addition to the ranks, and a pride to his people.

hours 1+2 - October 12, 2011
Rabbi Herzl Hefter Torah Lesson for Sukkot
Hour 1+2
The rules of Israeli society have to be applied evenly and fairly to all.  Whatcha think about the Purple People?
Rav Herzl Hefter, the Rosh Yeshiva of Aspaklaria in the Old City of Jerusalem, is a graduate  of Yeshiva University where he learned under the tutelage of Rav Yerucham Gorelik ZT"L and Rav Yosef Dov Soloveichik ZT"L and received smicha at Yeshivat Har Etzion where he studied under Rav Aharon Lichtenstein for ten years.  Rav Hefter has taught the Kollel fellows at Yeshivat Hamivtar, Yeshiva University’s Gruss Kollel and he served as the head of the prestigious Bruria Scholars Program at Midreshet Lindenbaum. He also taught at Yeshivat Mekor Chaim in Moscow and served as Rosh Kollel of the Torah M’Zion Kollel in Cleveland, Ohio. Rav Hefter combines a passion for Lithuanian style Talmudic analysis with the study of Hassidut. Recently Rav Hefter published an article in Tradition comparing the thoughts of Rav Mordechai Yosef of Ishbitz (the Mei HaShiloah) on idolatry with certain aspects of Hindu iconography.
His hour long Torah lesson on Sukkot is the rest of 'Judean Eve' for this week.  Chag sameach!

hours 1+2 - October 12, 2011
Rabbi Herzl Hefter Torah Lesson for Sukkot
Hour 1+2
The rules of Israeli society have to be applied evenly and fairly to all.  Whatcha think about the Purple People?
Rav Herzl Hefter, the Rosh Yeshiva of Aspaklaria in the Old City of Jerusalem, is a graduate  of Yeshiva University where he learned under the tutelage of Rav Yerucham Gorelik ZT"L and Rav Yosef Dov Soloveichik ZT"L and received smicha at Yeshivat Har Etzion where he studied under Rav Aharon Lichtenstein for ten years.  Rav Hefter has taught the Kollel fellows at Yeshivat Hamivtar, Yeshiva University’s Gruss Kollel and he served as the head of the prestigious Bruria Scholars Program at Midreshet Lindenbaum. He also taught at Yeshivat Mekor Chaim in Moscow and served as Rosh Kollel of the Torah M’Zion Kollel in Cleveland, Ohio. Rav Hefter combines a passion for Lithuanian style Talmudic analysis with the study of Hassidut. Recently Rav Hefter published an article in Tradition comparing the thoughts of Rav Mordechai Yosef of Ishbitz (the Mei HaShiloah) on idolatry with certain aspects of Hindu iconography.
His hour long Torah lesson on Sukkot is the rest of 'Judean Eve' for this week.  Chag sameach!

hours 1+2 - October 5, 2011
The untimely death of Rav Chanan Porat
Hour 1
The untimely death of Rav Chanan Porat is a loss to his immediate family and to his extended family of Am Yisrael.   The former MK, lifelong teacher, guide and kibbutznik did not seek glory, he saw opportunity and shaped the future thru his unshakeable faith, love of the Jewish people, the Torah and the Land of Israel.  He was laid to rest today in Kfar Etzion.  Eve and the tens of thousands of other residents of the communities of Gush Etzion owe him a debt of gratitude.  The Children have Returned to their Borders, and he was one of those who led us home.   Thank you, with all our hearts, and may his memory be for a blessing, as his life was.
'In the Wake of the Surge' is the new release by Michael Totten, blogger, journalist and political analyst.  It's based on his dispatches from Iraq while covering the American led Surge against the Insurgents and like his first book, 'The Road to Fatima Gate' helps us understand the tensions, loyalties, nuances and mindsets of an Arab Middle Eastern country.  He speaks with Eve of his impressions of the Kurds, General Petraeus, what its like to live in a war zone, and where he's headed next.  www.amazon.com

Hour 2
Yossi Klein Halevi could be called a member of Israel's 'compassionate center".  A dove at heart but a hawk by necessity, the brilliant author and journalist offers his thoughts on the UN vote, the Netanyahu government, and the wrenching process that Israel's Jews -on all sides of the spectrum- have undergone in the last 2 decades. We're being told to relinquish parts of our homeland; even if one thinks it's an expedient and correct political choice, it should cause us enormous pain.  Now, however, there is no partner even for those who believed in the peace process, so that anguish is being delayed and replaced by the grief a reality of life on war footing.  As always, an insightful and deep interview with a man for whom Eve has tremendous respect, even when they disagree.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-halevi-israel-20110920,0,6085772.story,
http://www.tnr.com/article/world/95020/un-palestine-israel-security-council-statehood
The Secretary General of the World Jewish Congress is in New York for the UN meetings this week.  Dan Diker was way ahead of the curve when he published- along with Pinchas Inbari- the scoop that the PA was going unilateral a la the Kosovo Strategy way back in 2008.  It's not the settlement issue or anything else other than bad policy choices and willful blindness that led to this week's debacle at the UN.   We do have friends in Europe and Canada who are fighting the moral fight with us, but it's astonishing how a terror entity has the whole world dancing to its tune.  Whether the majority of the world is pro-Pal or anti-Israel (not mutually exclusive....) is a question, but a Pandora' Box has been opened and the UN will never be the same.  Google Dan Diker and Kosovo Strategy for the original paper.

hours 1+2 - September 21, 2011
Yossi Klein Halevi & Dan Diker on This Week's Momentous Events
Hour 1
A behind the scenes look at last week's New York's 9th District race between Turner and Weiprin.  Political strategist Ruth Jaffe Leiberman worked the campaign for the Republicans and gives us a glimpse of the political machines and machinations.  Do American Jews living in Israel have the right and even obligation to participate in US elections?  Why was this seat deemed so important on both sides of the aisle?
The right of the Jews to a state of their own shouldn't be a topic for discussion 64 years after the UN vote, but it is, and is even the subject of a book just released jointly by the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs and World Jewish Congress.  Eve was at the conference this week and relates some of the highlights.

Hour 2
Rabbi Nathan Laufer, educator, author and lecturer on Jewish identity and leadership, has an explanation for why we do - or don't do- and say certain things on Yom Kippur and Sukkot.  Our customs reflect a commemoration of events that occurred in the past and attempts to 'fix' the mistakes and sins that as a nation did not bode well for our future.  To say the least.  So by not eating on Yom Kippur we avoid the gluttony and immorality that led to the Sin of the Golden Calf; we bless the 4 species on Sukkot to show Hashem that we do appreciate the bounty of Israel and thus try to make up for the Sin of the Spies. Etc.  A very pertinent and thought provoking message for all of us in the midst of the High Holy Days.

hours 1+2 - September 14, 2011
Jewish values for kids and adults, in word, law and therapy
Segment 1
What do a Phd in Islamic History, a children's book on a Confederate soldier's Pesach seder with a Yankee family and "One Little Chicken' have in common?  Elka Weber, of course.  This charming, intelligent and thoughtful woman has written her second book for kids, this one on Jewish values.  The message comes via a delightful story involving the first century Galilean Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa, a stray chicken and the lengths his family goes to in order not to benefit from something that doesn't belong to them. Her books are distributed by PJ Library which, in partnership with local communities, provides families with high-quality children's books, music, and other resources that foster Jewish learning and create a gateway for deeper engagement in Jewish life.   And for the rest of us available at major retailers. 
www.hgf.org
Law professor Avi Bell made the headlines when he debated Richard Goldstone 4 days before his (partial) recanting of the infamous Report and perhaps pushed the latter in the right direction.  Eve speaks with him today about the inabiity of the Israeli government to keep Beduin from stealing land in the Negev and the proposed solutions to this impossible situation.  There's dry law, however, and then there's reality, and perhaps a mix of carrot and stick is needed to even semi-solve the time bomb that years of willful blindness has created.

Segment 2
'Genesis at the Crossroads' has worked at peace-building through art and education over the last 11 years. Founder and executive director Wendy Sternberg, MD from Chicago arrived in Israel this week and spoke with Eve about her overwhelming desire to break barriers thru art and music. A series of cross-cultural performances, master classes with various artists- such as Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame-are scheduled and they're bringing their humanitarian instrument donation program to youth in Bedouin communities, a special passion of hers. Wendy is putting together an ensemble of Arab and Jewish Israeli youth to cross-culturally work and create together.  Members of the general public and media are invited to a series of performances in Beer Sheva (AHD Math-Sciences Academy) Sept. 15 at 7p.m.); Sept. 17 at 8p.m.) and Jerusalem International YMCA , Sept. 18 at 7p.m.); Tel Aviv-Yafo (Arab-Jewish Community Center of Yafo), Sept. 21 at 7p.m.)    One can only admire her commitment and hope that the sound of music will tune out the cacophony of hate.
Logotherapist Batya Yaniger believes in healing through meaning.  She explains to Eve what this therapy is, how it's universal and Jewish, and how one can better their lives no matter where they live.  Hear the fascinating story of its creator, Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl.
Introductory course in Viktor Frankl's logotherapy (Hebrew) starting October 25 at Midreshet Emunah 9:30-12:45 Tuesday mornings HaChil 43, French Hill, Jerusalem Call 532-4112. Ongoing correspondence course in English based on the UNISA course of Dr. Teria Shantall and recognized as the preliminary requirement towards certification by the Viktor Frankl Institute. Call Batya 054-454-1481.
batya.yaniger@gmail.com; meaningtherapy.wordpress.com

hours 1+2 - September 7, 2011
The Jerusalem Post's Editor in Chief takes the mic
Segment 1
Michael Even-Aish is an educator and Tour Guide par excellence with tremendous knowledge of, and love for, the Land, the Torah, the people of Israel... and an unusual side thing going on with snakes.  Turns out that the Palestinian viper- the slithery version- is deadly but easy to avoid if you follow some basic rules.  Living as he does on the Golan Heights also provides him with many opportunities to take people to Gamla, the site of a major battle in the year 0067 in a failed attempt to save Jerusalem and the Second Temple from destruction.  He shares insights gleaned from familiarity with the place and its historical record.
Is Israel's economy doing well or do the demonstrations of the summer tell another story?  Business mentor and advisor Michael Horesh speaks with Eve about the strengths and weaknesses of the country; the land issues, the taxes, the security needs, the energy resources and the potential to make it all work. 

Segment 2
The Jerusalem Post doesn't just report the news, sometimes it IS the news.  Steve Linde eloquently defends some decisions, regrets others, and in general gives a fascinating insight as to the tremendous challenges he faces as Editor in Chief of the premier source of news about Israel and the Jewish world.  From free speech to the future of print media, he frankly tells it as he sees it.  And get your CVs ready 'cuz he's hunting for new bylines.  steve@jpost.com
Live Interactive Video Education- 'LIVE ed'- is a new venture from Dov Friedman.  Drawing on experience in education and computers, combined with living in Israel and seeing a needed niche, he has developed virtual classrooms with real teachers in many subjects for continuing and enhancing education in English.  www.live-ed.com

hours 1+2 - August 31, 2011
Should We Return to Gaza? Three Experts Answer
Segment 1
When does the "right to free speech" become a justification for inciting to murder?  Is it possible for any PR machine to better Israel's image when so many lies are bandied about?

Segment 2
Gil Troy is Professor of American History at McGill University in Montreal.  His weekly columns are thought provoking and open the debate- whatever it is- in exciting and exploratory directions. John F. Kennedy, among other famous personages, was pro-Israel and ant-terror, as is Troy; when did that become non PC and an impediment to furthering an academic career?  And perhaps more importantly, why?

Segment 3
Martin Sherman is upset because he's been proven right.  His warningsabout Oslo, Gaza, Sinai, etc. have fallen on deaf ears and he's afraid that we shall pay a heavy price for these mistakes. Why do Israeligovernments fail at doing the people's bidding?  What force is reshaping our 'democracy'? Why hasn't UNRWA been disbanded?  What the heck is going on?

Segment 4
Harold Rhodes was the Islamic expert and advisor to the Secretary of Defense for many years till his recent retirement.  He explains what Israel, Sicily and Spain have in common and makes the astounding statement- based on discussions he's following on the internet- that according to some Moslems, the US of A is already subject to Sha'aria Law.  Burkas coming your way...unless the sleeping tiger that is America wakes up.  Before it's too late.

hours 1+2 - August 24, 2011
New Old Pictures of the Holy Land from the 19th century
Segment 1
We depend on our newspaper headlines to reflect facts; should we point out when they don't? Eve did, was not alone, and made a difference.  So can you. War against evil can be fought on many fronts - choose one.

Segment 2
Lenny Ben David is busy with buried treasure of the photographic kind. 22,000 pictures of the Holy Land taken by American Christians from the late 19th century thru the 1940's have been digitized by the Library of Congress.  When were they shot, what do they show, what's the context of these photos, who's in them, so many questions, so much work to be done.  Many and maybe most were completely unknown till now.  One thing is for sure- Jewish life in the Land of Israel was very intense and full, decades and even centuries before the establishment of the modern State. Visit www.israeldailypicture.com, Twitter and Facebook, too.

Segment 3
Kosher comedians run a clean show.  LA based Robert Cait has played for audiences worldwide and discusses with Eve the influences on his humor, the joys of Yiddish, the Borscht Belt and what it takes to get a laugh.  www.robertcait.com

Segment 4
Giants in the Land of Israel.  Maybe the Biblical meaning meant to strike fear has now morphed into something positive- as in 'we stand on the shoulders of giants' of previous generations whose sacrifice enable us to enjoy the country in safety.

hours 1+2 - August 10, 2011
hour 1 Jordan, City of David & the Temple Mount; Eve was there
The 'other side of the Jordan' is mentioned many times in the Tanach, and last week Eve took a 4 day trip to see where the Nation Of Israel, led by Moshe Rabeinu, sojourned on their way to the Promised Land. It was incredible, emotional, fascinating.... and wonderful to come home to Israel.  She was then one of the first people in City of David's newly opened drainage tunnel, and topped all that with a tour of the Temple Mount.  It's been an intense month of Av/August, to say the least.

hour 2 Jordan, City of David & the Temple Mount; Eve was there
Even security expert Marc Prowisor doesn't know what to expect in September, but one message comes thru loud and clear based on his vast experience in counter-terror and war.  It's much better to be prepared and use deterrence than be victimized and traumatized.  United we stand- why is it so hard for Jews to understand that when Israel is endangered so are they? marcpro@oneisraelfund.org
The Israel Hasbara Hour with Josh Hasten is more than "just" a radio show host (not that there's anything "just" about show hosting....), journalist and sports afficianado.  He's now also a published author.  'Itamar Makes Friends', a children's story of Jewish Brotherhood, is a wonderful tale of a boy from a yishuv who is actually just like the city kids. Gefen Publishers, Amazon etc.

hours 1+2 - July 27, 2011
hour 1 Landes and Moses, Millennialism and Mourning
Professor Richard Landes is a historian and world expert on millennial and apocalyptic movements, as he describes in his book   'Heaven on Earth: The Varieties of the Millennial Experience'. Oxford: Oxford University Press.  He speaks with Eve from Germany, where he is a visiting scholar.   Why is the main stream press ignoring all the signs of apocalyptic fever, and what can be done to wake people up from a self imposed stupor before it's too late?  To paraphrase what has been said many times before, if we don't learn from history it will not be pretty.  As to Breivik, the Norwegian murderer, the danger lies in becoming what you fear the most.     www.seconddraft.org

hour 2 Landes and Moses, Millennialism and Mourning
In March, 2008, a terrorist murdered 8 young men at Yeshivat Merkaz HaRav in Jerusalem.  Dr. Naftali Moses, whose 16 year old son Avraham David was among the victims, has tried to cope with his grief by writing and speaking.  His book, just about to be released, is called Mourning Under Glass.  How does one mourn but not let it overwhelm? Can one keep the faith when there are no explanations that fit, no comfort on any level?  A highly intelligent and believing man, a heartbroken father, a poignant interview.   www.tragic-death.com

hours 1+2 - July 20, 2011
hour 1 Anita, Carl and Emmanuel
The connection between the 17th of Tammuz and the destruction of Gush Katif resonates.  Eve took a group to visit the refugees yesterday to see how they are 6 years hence, and were privileged to speak with Anita Tucker, who joins her today on the show.  Leadership makes such a difference, on any level.
The blog world is probably the best way to bypass the mainstream media and their so called political correctness (read: anti-Israel bias). Carl in Jerusalem posts an average of 20 times a day on his award winning blog Israel Matzav, and it was an effort to take a break for this interview.  Thank G-d for Shabbat.  But really.
www.israelmatzav.blogspot.com

hour 2 Anita, Carl and Emmanuel
Tel Aviv University Professor Emmanuel Navon teaches political science in a bastion of left wing politics.   His book, From Israel with Hope, advises focusing on the positive things we do here, and not on the unsolvable conflict with the Arabs.  The ideas he would like to implement- if he succeeds in getting into the Knesset- include renewable energy, land reforms and the use of biofuels.  So much hinges on electoral reform, though, which is needs to happen to allow the Prime Minister, whomever he or she might be, the latitude to get things done without kowtowing to small parties and sectarian needs. How refreshing to see someone want to join the fray for the right reasons.

hours 1+2 - July 6, 2011
hour 1 Who Wrote the Bible? Plus, Rabbi Abraham Cooper Fights Hate
Rabbi Abraham Cooper is the associate dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and has, in that capacity for over 30 years, overseen the Center’s international social action agenda ranging from worldwide anti-Semitism and extremist groups, to Nazi crimes, to interfaith relations and the struggle to thwart the anti-Israel Divestment campaign, to worldwide promotion of tolerance education. Rabbi Cooper regularly meets with world leaders, including Pope Benedict XVI, presidents and foreign ministers to defend the rights of the Jewish people, combat terrorism and promote intergroup relations. He is widely recognized as a pioneer and international authority on issues related to digital hate and the Internet. He fills Eve in on the challenges facing all of us and the need to keep awareness high. In this rapid communication age no one can say they 'didn't know'. Check out the Kairos Document for starters.

hour 2 Who Wrote the Bible? Plus, Rabbi Abraham Cooper Fights Hate
How has a computer scientist managed to shake up the world of Biblical criticism?  Professor Moshe Koppel of Bar Ilan University headed a team that developed a software program as part of a sub-field of artificial intelligence studies known as authorship attribution. The paper was presented last week in Portland, Oregon, at the annual conference of the Association for Computational Linguistics, but it's okay if you missed it.  The responses generated by its application to the Bible have far exceeded anything the researchers anticipated, and the inevitable "conclusions' were fast in coming. Maybe he should have stuck to his less controversial work just reforming the political system and getting a constitution passed in the Knesset. Not your typical computer nerd by a long shot. moishk@gmail.com, hukaeitankoppel.blogspot.com

hours 1+2 - June 29, 2011
hour 1 Knights, King and Knowledge
Prague is a medieval city with a rich Jewish past.  An unbelievably interesting, thought provoking, anger inducing, depressing, exhilarating and at times overwhelming 4 day visit to the Czech Republic was how Eve and her husband celebrated their 30th anniversary this week.  A thousand years of Jewish life, fraught with hardships, blood libels and pogroms but also some high points, the Maharal, Kafka, always tied to the whims of the ruler...and the Church...ending with the Holocaust.  Prague synagogues were spared by the Nazis since they were to be the site of the Museum of the Extinct Race.   Coming home to Israel was very, very sweet.
Arieh King is a former IDF Navy commando who is fighting on land these days- or more specifically- OVER land.  Appalled that land in Jerusalem and all over the country is being sold to Arabs he formed the Israel Land Fund to do what can be done to keep our hard won territory from falling to the enemy, silently but just as deadly. The government and other agencies who were formed to protect the Jewish claim to the Land of Israel are guilty of negligence, at best. Shocking, but there is still time to do something about it. He can't, and shouldn't, do this alone. www.israellandfund.com. 972-2-622-3195.

hour 2 Knights, King and Knowledge
'Baseless Hatred' is a new book by Rene Levy, Professor Emeritus of Pharmaceutics at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy in Seattle . It is a fascinating look at what the sages called 'Sin'at Chinam' and gave as the reason the Second Temple was destroyed.   The emotion of hatred physically prevents the brain from producing empathic responses and so destroys what he calls 'arevut', the mutual compassion and caring so critical for the Jewish nation.    'Baseless Hatred' examines many aspects of the subject and offers concrete solutions to the problem.   Book available everywhere.
Treason is Israel is not dealt with as it is in other countries. Steve Plaut once again is right on target.
http://frontpagemag.com/2011/06/28/why-israel-needs-to-get-serious-about-treason/
The Rebellious Son https://sites.google.com/site/therebelliousso/watch-now
Evacuation https://sites.google.com/site/evacuationorder/watch-now
Debora Masel's story of her struggle with cancer should be a heartbreaking, depressing one.  Yet her book, Soul to Soul, is ultimately an uplifting book, offering a look into a journey of faith and conquering fear that is as inspiring as it is beautifully written.  Speaking to Eve from her Melbourne home after a new round of chemo as her body battles yet another metastisis, Debora shares her thoughts and spiritual connection to the Warsaw Ghetto Rabbi Shapira, who penned Esh Kodesh as he grappled with the Germans and the Shoah that murdered his family, and eventually him. Chaya Devora bat Chana. Refuah Shleima. We await the sequel.

hours 1+2 - June 22, 2011
hour 1 Talented Expressions of Faith
Eve's peeves and the week that was - cottage cheese, levirate marriage and everything in between.
Dr. Mike Evans is in Israel to launch his new book, The Protocols. His prolific work as a journalist, author and TV personality have taken him all over the globe, but this is his 73rd trip to Israel and his passion is clearly for the Holy Land and its people.  One of the initiators- with Menachem Begin z "l- of the Jewish and Christian Zionist alliance that has gained steam in the last decades, he believes that those who bless us will be blessed, and those who don't, well, it's not good news.  Would that it were so easily understood by the masses.

hour 2 Talented Expressions of Faith
The Maaleh Film School is giving opportunity for artistic expression to Israelis raised in religious homes.  Shoshi Greenfield has written, produced and directed a number of high quality films that touch, with sensitivity and humor, upon issues that lie at the core of the intersection of Judaism and Zionism in contemporary Israel. Now, two of her films, ‘The Rebellious Son’ and ‘Evacuation’ (Pinui) are available for viewing on the web in Hebrew with English subtitles, for only a small fee. She's quite a live wire, and we can expect great things from this dynamic young woman. Be in touch directly with your feedback; shoshigri@gmail.com.
The Rebellious Son https://sites.google.com/site/therebelliousso/watch-now
Evacuation https://sites.google.com/site/evacuationorder/watch-now
Debora Masel's story of her struggle with cancer should be a heartbreaking, depressing one.  Yet her book, Soul to Soul, is ultimately an uplifting book, offering a look into a journey of faith and conquering fear that is as inspiring as it is beautifully written.  Speaking to Eve from her Melbourne home after a new round of chemo as her body battles yet another metastisis, Debora shares her thoughts and spiritual connection to the Warsaw Ghetto Rabbi Shapira, who penned Esh Kodesh as he grappled with the Germans and the Shoah that murdered his family, and eventually him. Chaya Devora bat Chana. Refuah Shleima. We await the sequel.

hours 1+2 - June 15, 2011
hour 1 Aging, Raging and Paging
Yarid Shira in Park Ra'anana on July 1st is the place to be.  Games, rides, a silent auction, all to aid sufferers of pulmonary hypertension which took the life of Shira Dinur at age 26.  Her friends organized the Fair in her memory. Call Meira at 054-777-1316 for more info.
What do ingestible cameras and some people have in common?  Listen to Eve's experiences of the last couple of weeks for the connection
Attorney Marc Zell is in DC, explaining to some US higher-ups why the policy their own government follows breaks their own US law.  Why are Judea and Samaria based Jews prevented from benefitting from US programs  and business that Arabs in the same areas enjoy?  This boycott is 40 years long, run by the US government with tacit permission from their Israeli counterparts, and Marc is doing something about it.

hour 2 Aging, Raging and Paging
'Kosher Elegance' is the name of the new cookbook by Israeli mother of 6, acclaimed culinary expert Efrat Libfroind.  Each recipe has an accompanying picture that should intimidate all but the most accomplished chefs, but the accompanying text makes it doable even for the 'microwave a frozen pizza' set.  No compromises, delicious food and incredible presentation.  Kosher has finally arrived, beyond answering to the Higher Authority, of course. Feldheim Publishers, wherever books are sold.
The Melavim Senior Center opening in Efrat is being run by Berny Schwartz.  Her award winning memory programs are an integral part of the care and do a (literally) mind boggling job of maintaining high level function and quality of life for the elderly.  She'll come to you to run workshops...just remember to ask. Bernyschwartz@melavim.com, info@melavim.com

hours 1 - May 25, 2011
hour 1 Methodist Methodology
Chana Shapiro Stillman is appalled at what she discovered while doing research for the JCPA.  Some UK church authorities, significantly the Methodists, are substituting a political agenda for Christianity. They have disavowed the Bible because it's too "Jewish " and associate with anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups under the guise of religion.  While so many Christians are developing ties, deepening relationships and broadening understanding with Jews, others are heading in the opposite direction. Haven't we been here and done that - and witnessed the horrific results?  Get the sources directly from her and see for yourselves  chanah.jcpa@gmail.com

hours 1+2 - May 11, 2011
hour 1 Torah based Psychotherapy and the Moskowitz Prize
Reflections on the week that was....
Therapist Dr. Naftali Fish integrates Torah values and psychology in order to promote growth and healing in addicts of all types.  Internet addiction is a new affliction in our modern world, no less devastating than 'traditional' ones.  His Nachas Ruach treatment model is outlined in the just published book of the same name.  For professionals and laymen alike.  Write to him at nachatruach@walla.com or get his book at all the major vendors.

hour 2 Torah based Psychotherapy and the Moskowitz Prize
The Moskowitz Prize for Zionism is being awarded at the end of May in City of David.  Shaul Goldstein, mayor of Gush Etzion, joins Eve to speak of his long time mentor and teacher, Rav Chanan Porat, one of the winners, who was one of the key people involved in resettling Judea and Samaria after the liberation in 1967.  He was also a Member of Knesset and although now quite ill, is still involved daily with bettering Israeli society and education projects.
Ruth Jaffe Leiberman of Jaffe Strategies, project coordinator of the Prize, tells about the other winners; Mossad head Meir Dagan- whose penchant for discretion is still apparent in his minimal interviews, and Rabbi Josh Fass, a founder of Nefesh B'Nefesh.  His organization has facilitated the aliya of thousands to Israel and become a key player in the ongoing return of the Exiles to their Homeland. All Israelis, all very deserving of the prize to be given on Jerusalem Day in the Holy City, natch.  Reserve a seat or tune in on the net.

hours 1+2 - May 04, 2011
hour 1 Fate and Faith. Dr. Yitz Glick and Arnold Roth
American immigrant Dr. Yitz Glick was the last Israeli to leave Sultan Yakub.   That Lebanese battle took the lives of some of his closest friends and left the fate of others still undetermined, nearly 30 years later.  His wartime experience strengthened his faith and connection to Israel, and led to his decision to be a physician and spend his life saving the lives of others.  Dr. Glick's specialization in emergency medicine was facilitated by Dr. David Appelbaum, himself a pioneer in Israeli Emergency Medicine.  So when a terrorist blew up Jerusalem's Cafe Hillel in September 2003, it was Yitz who arrived on the scene, and Yitz who identified the bodies of David and his daughter, Nava, on the eve of her wedding. Some people make a difference, and others change their world

hour 2 Fate and Faith. Dr. Yitz Glick and Arnold Roth
Aussie Arnold and New York born Frimet Roth wanted nothing more than to raise their 7 children in Israel.  The terror bombing of Sbarro's restaurant in August 2001 murdered their 15 year old daughter Malki and many others, among over 1,500 killed and many thousands wounded in the Oslo Terror War that ushered in Israel's 21st century.  What have they done in the decade since then to honor her memory and continue her way?  Where are we all in the understanding of terror and its victims and their never-ending pain? For more information on Malki Roth visit http://www.kerenmalki.org.
In a post bin Laden world we still have much to do to eradicate evil. This week, between Holocaust Remembrance Day, Memorial Day for Soldiers and Victims of Terror, and Independence Day, Israelis are well aware of that evil, it's incessant attacks, the price we continue to pay and the appreciation for the means and necessity to defend ourselves.  We choose life, as the Torah commands, and perhaps that is the best revenge of all.  Perhaps.

hours 1+2 -April 13, 2011
hour 1 Holy Rollers, Holy Cacow, the Jewish Al Jazeera & more
The Zionist Organization of America has for many years worked tirelessly to promote Israel’s case in virtually every forum. Detroit, Michigan has one of the largest Moslem and Arab populations outside the Middle East and Africa.  Eve speaks to Koby Erez, the Israeli born head of the Detriot branch of the ZOA, on the challenges to free speech that face him, Israel and America.
‘Holy Cacow’ (Hebrew for cocoa) is the label on the high end chocolate being produced in Pnai Hever, in the Southern Hevron Hills.  Joe Zander, one of 2 expat Americans whose business it is, tells his story and how he got what for many is the dream job.  From harvesting their own Peruvian cocoa beans and on to production in the Land of the 7 Species it’s tough work. But the benefits are worth it.

hour 2 Holy Rollers, Holy Cacow, the Jewish Al Jazeera & more
Roman Spektor is head of PR and media for the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress.  In a conversation from Moscow he speaks with Eve of the leading role that Russian Jewish organizations are taking in the Diaspora and of the special connection with Israel via the million plus Israelis who made aliya from the former Soviet Union. Alexander Mashkevich, President of EAJC, announced a few days ago his intention to facilitate the launch of an Al Jazeera type channel for Israel’s side of the story.  True partners and friends like these are hard to find. br> What relevance does the upcoming Festival of Freedom have for us? Rabbi Yehoshua Gruenstein shares some thoughts with Eve.

hours 1+2 -April 6, 2011
hour 1 British Colonel Richard Kemp & Lebanon author Michael Totten
Michael J. Totten is an independent foreign correspondent and foreign-policy analyst, and author of the newly released "The Road to Fatima Gate: The Beirut Spring, the Rise of Hezbollah and the Iranian War Against Israel. "  This fast paced and eminently readable book succeeds at shedding light on the myriad different factions in Lebanon, who is aligned with whom (for today....) and most importantly, why.  Totten, an American who clearly cares deeply about Lebanon, shares with Eve his personal experiences and thoughts on the region, its players and what the future may bring.  A must read for anyone interested in Israel and her neighbors.

hour 2 British Colonel Richard Kemp & Lebanon author Michael Totten
After Operation Cast Lead, when Goldstone et al were aligned against Israel and the way the IDF conducts itself in war, a nearly lone voice of sanity and support was heard above the demonizing din.  British Colonel Richard Kemp, veteran of many Mid East campaigns and no stranger to the battlefield made the case for Israel in any forum he could.  Never in the history of the world has an army's moral code and actions been as high as that of the Israeli Defense Forces, he repeated time and again.  In the wake of this week's semi-retraction/reassessment of the infamous Report, the Colonel graciously spoke with Eve on the challenges we face, the price he paid for his uncompromising stand and why his faith in us was not misplaced.  Would that the world was made up of Colonel Kemps.

hours 1+2 -March 30, 2011
hour 1 Kabbala, Castel and Cooking
Akko's Jewish roots and other thoughts as Eve is back and sharing some of what has kept her busy for the last few weeks. Kabbalistic art draws on many sources; David Friedman of Tzfat explains the essence of the Hebrew primary letters, colors and shapes that infuse his art- and life- with tremendous mystical meaning. And the music of the 1960's plays a role as well.... www.kosmic-kabbalah.com

hour 2 Kabbala, Castel and Cooking
Moshe Castel, who passed away 20 years ago, was one of the first internationally recognized Israeli artists.   The Moshe Castel Museum in Maale Adumim, the large Jewish city east of Jerusalem, is a gem. The building and the art work inside are a must-see for anyone who appreciates beauty.  Oren Migdal, the ex-curator, relates the history of the genius and the vision that went into this project.  Paintings made from Golan basalt stone and brilliant red and green hues literally take your breath away.  Stop in, you won't be sorry.
www.castelmuseum.com

Persian Food from the non-Persian Bride' is the new cookbook by Reyna Simnegar. The woman is as delightful as her recipes are delicious. Her Venezualan Catholic childhood, discovery of Jewish Spanish anusim roots, conversion to Judaism and a life now full with joy of Torah makes for a wonderful interview.

hour 1 -February 2, 2011
Daughter of Israeli Diplomat Now Lone Soldier in IDF
Mike Huckabee is in Israel and Eve was the guide on his February 1st bus tour to the Shomron organized by the Yesha Council. She shares some of her impressions of the day and on the friendship, respect and understanding that the former governor- and perhaps future president - has for Israel and the Jewish people's right to live anywhere in the Promised Land.
The IDF has a lone soldier with a very interesting background.  Tamar Goren spent her childhood in Argentina, the pampered, sheltered daughter of an Israeli (embassy affiliated) father and Argentinian mother. Her pacifist leanings took a turn into realism when they moved back to Israel when she was 15.  Newly understanding that the IDF is about defending the Jews, Tamar elected to go in as a lone soldier, since her father is now ambassador to Uruguay. In her capacity as a teacher of marksmanship, she is able to emphasize the Purity of Arms doctrine that makes Israel's army unique.  It's lonely without her family, but this articulate and passionate Zionist would make any parent proud, near or far.

hour 2 - February 2, 2011
Daughter of Israeli Diplomat Now Lone Soldier in IDF
Maale Gilboa's yeshiva has a well deserved reputation for encouraging its students to think out of the box, to question, and to do full army service while learning Torah and preparing in all ways for adulthood as Jewish man.  Rabbi David Bigman has taught there for 18 years, and has recently published commentary on the Torah portions that are based on his Shabbat Chassidic type talks. 'The Fire and the Cloud' from Gefen Publishing House will give you powerful and creative insights into the Torah, and perhaps ultimately, into yourself.
Pulling some of the threads together; Eve reflects on thoughts and items that have come her way in the last few days.

hour 1 - January 26, 2011
Let's Huff and Puff and Blow their Blog Down
The loss of a beloved pet is a source of sadness even for those who are not animal lovers per se.  Eve's dog Panda died suddenly this week and she and her kids are taking it hard.  Are animals in some way a 'kappara' for their owners?
Ben Reuven is a musical activist against injustice of any kind.  His original songs on Righteous Gentile Raoul Wallenberg and kidnapped soldier Gilad Schalit literally give voice to his concern that they not be forgotten.  A poignant letter he penned to President Obama to release Jonathan Pollard reminds the leader of the free society which allowed his election and how Pollard also deserves to be free.  His song for Africa has just been released as well.  Look him up on youtube.com

hour 2 - January 26, 2011
Let's Huff and Puff and Blow their Blog Down
Jonathan Spyer is back with more insights on the changes in Israeli society and cogent comments on the somewhat predictable events unfolding in Lebanon.   While fundamentalist regimes such as Iran's spout ideology and are quite serious about global jihad, their leaders have no compunction with amassing great wealth and maintaining corrupt policies to ensure their own high flying lifestyles.  Much of this is elaborated upon in his recent book 'Transforming Fire' available on amazon.
Despite its claims of "nonpartisanship, " the Huffington Post has proven to be a virulently anti-Western, anti-Semitic and anti-conservative blog.  One man has had enough of this "cyberjihad. " "J " created HuffWatch to document and publicize the hatred that spews on HuffPost, and how its management routinely posts articles that contain shocking incitement, false accusations and outright lies against Israel.  Let's help him to help us.
http://huff-watch.blogspot.com

hour 1 - January 12, 2011
Looking for Answers to all Kinds of Questions
Comedian Mark Schiff asked UCLA students some basic questions regarding Israel and the Middle East, but their answers were far from funny.  StandWithUs uses his 'research' as a means to figure out how to do some basic education on campus to prevent the spread of disinformation and encourage understanding of the realities Israel faces.  Go to youtube, enter Mark Schiff and UCLA or click HERE. You may laugh, but not haha.
An Italian Renaissance; Choosing Life in Canada' is a wonderful book by Eli Rubinstein, the son of Holocaust survivors. He joins Eve to tell a bit about this memoir which resonates with the love and respect he has for the courage and resilience of his parents.  They survived the war, brought him into the world in Italy, and then moved to Canada where they began a new life and became important members of the community.  So many stories yet to be told, so much hope and life as the antidote to despair and death.  Urim Publications.

hour 2 - January 12, 2011
Looking for Answers to all Kinds of Questions
World War II ripped so many families asunder that many of those who survived lost track of other relatives who also survived.  Marilyn Adler grew up with no cousins and hardly any extended family.  Her parents were each one of the very few survivors of large Hungarian families, the vast majority of whom were murdered by the Nazis.  As her parents and their contemporaries age and their memories of people and places long gone fade with them there is a race to find missing links before its too late. She explains how the internet and newer methods of communication are aiding her and her sisters' search for family members and helped her discover that she's descended from a great rabbi.  Geni, facebook, Yad Vashem, Ellis Island records, Compensation Forums, etc., can all be linked to from your computer to find the connections and bring people together, at long last.  Don't wait.  
mw.adler@gmail.com

The Cleantech/Renewable Energy Conference brings together the most creative entrepreneurial minds in the world of cleantech and renewable energy. An exclusive six-day trip to Israel to meet with the companies shaping the global future in the field of energy in Eilat, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv is taking place around the conference from February 20-27, 2011.   The advances taking place now are reshaping the world we live in, to the advantage of the entire global community.  Over 1000 Israeli companies are involved in this area.  Chanan Kaufman of Israel HiTech Ventures shares some of his excitement.
www.israelhtv.com

hour 1 - December 29, 2010
Wright and Wrong
Being right and being smart are not always the same thing; perhaps in a charged environment such as the one Israel is in the latter should take precedence over the former?  Join Eve's peeves for some of the current events that may have been handled differently. Truths Desired by God is the new book by Dr. Meir Tamari on the weekly haftorah.  His career as an economist and his religious beliefs in the necessity for morality in all spheres including business have made him a renowned expert in business ethics. The prophets gave us the tools for translating the Torah into daily behavior and thus should be appreciated and studied.  Israel did not come out of the global crisis better than most because of cleverness, but rather due to the inherent Jewish idea of equality and compassion that kept the materialistic trend somewhat reined in. Gefen Publishers.

hour 2 - December 29, 2010
Wright and Wrong
Dr. Jacob Wright is assistant professor of Hebrew Bible in the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta and Director of Graduate Studies in the Tam Institute of Jewish Studies. At Emory,  he teaches courses on biblical interpretation, the history and archaeology of ancient Israel, and Northwest Semitic languages. He is the author of Rebuilding Identity: The Nehemiah Memoir and Its Earliest Readers, which won a Sir John Templeton Award (the largest prize for first books in religion).  In addition to responsibilities in the excavations at Ramat Rachel (located outside Jerusalem), he is currently writing a book for Oxford University Press that examines the relationship between war, memory and national identity in ancient Israelite society.  He spoke with Eve from Paris, where he is lecturing and receiving another distinguished award.  His thesis is that, thanks to the Biblical authors and figures like Ezra and Nehemiah, the defeat of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah ultimately fostered a more resilient and enduring national identity that was able to sustain the loss of territorial sovereignty. The Bible presents procreation and education as the ultimate strategies of Jewish survival. Listen to the interview to understand this tremendous, brilliant Bible scholar and his unique contributions to Jewish thought.

hour 1 - December 15, 2010
Beginnings, Burnings and Begin
Working women in the Shomron have different professional needs than most Israeli wives and mothers.  Their larger than average families and greater distance from major work centers entail creative thinking on how to find employment and fulfilling careers while adding to the home coffers.  Many prefer to start their own businesses and be their own bosses but need the practical training to do so.  Ariel resident and communications expert Linda Marshall in cooperation with MATI, the small business support service, are sponsoring the first of a few conferences aimed at filling that niche and empowering this community. Sunday December 19th at the Cafe Cafe in Ariel, from 8-2. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby. Call 052-331-6269 (Linda) or 03-907-6550 (MATI) for more information.
University of Haifa professor Steve Plaut constantly tries to 'put out fires' from his position in Israeli academia. A real and  devastating conflagration destroyed swathes of his beloved Carmel earlier this month - enabling him to meet a Hebrew speaking Bulgarian firefighter and do his part to save the forest - but his main efforts go to extinguishing the anti-Zionist diatribe that smolders every day on the Israeli university campuses.  Israelis pride ourselves on being leaders in hi-tech and medical breakthroughs; do we really need flaming idiots to lead the charge in fomenting hatred of the Jewish state as well???   www.isracampus.org.il and www.zioncon.blogspot.com

hour 2 - December 15, 2010
Beginnings, Burnings and Begin
Over 30 years ago Menachem Begin and Anwar el-Sadat signed a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt despite, not because of, the involvement of Jimmy Carter.  A new book issued by Gefen Publishing House reveals the personal correspondence of these 2 leaders for the first time.  Yisrael Medad, who edited the letters along with the late Harry Hurwitz, speaks with Eve about the book, Begin, and his own political involvement at the time (as someone opposed to the deal). How did Begin and Sadat's ideologies, personal histories, sense of patriotism, religious leanings and world outlook affect the outcome of the negotiations?  Has hindsight changed our perspective on the monumental events that set tremendous precedents - for good and for bad?
'Peace in the Making' available at Amazon, etc.

hour 1 - December 1, 2010
Three Talented Transplants
Is a lack of integrity in our leaders worse than stupidity?  And does anyone have a plan?
Sara HaLevi is the producer of 'Fat Pig', now playing in Jerusalem. It's a play meant to discomfit, bringing up the issue of body image and rarely met societal expectations.  Her theater company, Way Off Productions, has already made its mark with other plays on topics that make audiences squirm, but later leads to the dialogue that ultimately proves not just interesting, but even therapeutic. Sara's background of extensive work with at-risk teens was the impetus for her foray into theater and tackling subjects that too often are not dealt with, leading to sometimes disastrous real life situations.  The play will run until the Broadway version begins so get your tickets now.
www.wayoffproductions@gmail.com

hour 2 - December 1, 2010
Three Talented Transplants
Bad guy redux, and lovin' it. Sisera, the general who loses the battle- and his life- to the Israelites in the book of Judges story of Devorah the Prophetess, is played -in many senses of the word- by Yael Valier in the current Raise Your Spirits production 'Judge' in Gush Etzion.  Yael's eclectic background- Japan, South America, England, Israel- lends itself to her unique interpretation of the role, in which she clearly revels. She co-authored the play and spent much time and thought blending the Rabbinic commentary with modern social commentary. Yael and her husband also have fun and music tracks at their site www.tremendousearth.com. Check it out.
Devorah, we ain't in Illinois anymore. Gayle Berman has taken the long way home. From church choirs to professional opera singer to the lead role in the all female cast of 'Judge'; from the Mid West to the East Coast to the Holy Land; Gayle has "eaten the elephant bit by bit " and found inspiration and faith in Judaism and Israel. This enormously talented woman with an incredible set of pipes is once more setting new goals for herself and her family. The book of this journey is being co-authored with her husband, and plans are afoot for Opera for the Sabbath observant. Stay tuned.

hour 1, hour 2 - November 11, 2010
Judge and Jewry
Jonathan Spyer of the GLORIA center has written his first book, 'The Transforming Fire: The Rise of the Israel-Islamist Conflict'.  It's a unique combination of the professional analyses that he has been publishing for years in international forums and his very personal reflections as an Israel soldier.   Is there room for optimism in the chaos- and do we have the patience to wait out the rise- and fall- of Islamic fundamentalism?
Judge! is the new production of the Raise Your Spirits Theater of Gush Etzion.  Joining Eve today are 4 of the many women and girls who made this fantastic, thought provoking musical on the Prophetess Devora from the Book of Judges.
Sharon Katz plays General Sisera's nasty mother, and is the inspiration and drive behind the company's 6 shows which began with Joseph in 2001.  The performances were initially intended as a way of coping with non stop terror in the early years, and continued as a way to build the community and support terror victims and the families of fallen soldiers.  Sharon is involved with virtually everything that moves and does good for someone in the Gush The Iron Maiden is a combination of narrator, pagan goddess and rock star.  Not based on any (known) Biblical figure, Zahava Englard made the role her own.    Author of 'Settling for More' and a new, as yet unpublished book, her portrayal of a vamp who flirts with Sisera but revels in his downfall gives the show a real kick.
A gifted family gave Avital Macales a great start, but her phenomenal talent has her shine on stage.  As Yael, the conventional woman of that era, she symbolizes what taking initiative really means, and nails the role, in every sense.  This is her third show and one fervently hopes, not her last.  Talented religious women can reach heights as never before.
Toby Klein Greenwald is no stranger to directing plays, having spent many years with teens, at risk and not, from Gush Katif and not, and too many projects to name without uploading another page.   Her joy and challenge with Judge! was staying true to the Tanach while interpreting the text to bring its relevance to modern days. For more information visit: www.wholefamily.com

hour 1 - November 3, 2010
Rabbi Francis Nataf & His Series of Books 'Redeeming Relevance'
Veteran Tanach teacher Shira Smiles has written a book to be happy about. 'Torah Tapestries', on the weekly portion of Genesis, combine ancient words of wisdom with modern ideas that resonate for us today. Published by Feldheim Books.
Rabbi Francis Nataf continues his series of books 'Redeeming Relevance' with the recently published one on the book of Exodus. His insights are fascinating to those new to the Torah world as well as those steeped in knowledge. His students and colleagues at the David Cordozo Academy know how fortunate they are to have him as educational director. Urim Publications- available on Amazon books.

hour 1 - September 15, 2010
Totten and Taragin
Journalist and faithful blogger Michael Totten has spent much time in the Arab world, and a sweltering month in Israel this summer. His impressions of the Middle East- from the perspective of an emotionally uninvolved Christian American- are fascinating and far from what the media feeds the public. His first book will be published within the coming months and he's now gathering material for one on Israel. Eve spent an August day with him in Gush Etzion and Chevron and caught up with him in Oregon for this phone interview. http://pajamasmedia.com/michaeltotten

hour 2 - September 15, 2010
Totten and Taragin
Biblical studies are often dominated by an academic tilt or a purely theological one. Torah educator Shani Taragin makes the Jewish texts come alive without shying away from the literary angle and the various opinions on sources. Her pre- Yom Kippur insights on the Book of Jonah, read in synagogues on the fast day, are eye opening, thought provoking, and ultimately succeed in strengthening our relationship with a merciful Creator.

The Israeli blitz tour- it can be done. G'mar chatima tova to all Am Yisrael! May your prayers be answered.

hour 1 - August 25, 2010
Messages, Massages and Motivators
Summertime in northern Israel- on vacation or on the road withtourists, it's a great country to be in.
Rabbi Yehoshua Gruenstein spent 3 years in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with the small but committed Jewish community.  His work in Israel involves training other rabbis to go all over the world to places where quality often trumps quantity when it comes to a Jewish presence. Challenging, complex and ultimately very rewarding work. His prayer for the New Year is that we do more listening than talking. Ya hear? www.ots-amiel.org.il

hour 2 - August 25, 2010
Messages, Massages and Motivators
7 women of Eilon Moreh above Schem are not only ensuring a Jewish presence in the heartland of the country, they are strengthening women in other ways as well. Hazar HaGefen (The Courtyard of Vines and also Gush V'Nefesh - Body and Soul) is a center for alternative medicine and holistic healing. Leah Reichter explains how the Center evolved, how they have helped some of the refugees from Gush Katif regain a bit of health, and how their work literally embodies the importance of strong and healthy mothers for the whole family. Our bodies reflect our souls. www.hazarhagefen.co.il.

'Take Two' is a humorous yet serious book by life coach Ben Goldfarb. The former El Pasoan lives in Israel, trains people to take control of their lives to fulfill their potential, and looks forward to Oprah with tzizit. On him, not her.          bengoldfarb.techtav@gmail.com

hour 1 - July 28, 2010
Reading, Riding and Rhythmatic
Now there's no excuse not to get off that couch, see Israel and exercise, too. Chaim Wizeman has opened a store called Al Derech Burma ( "On the Burma Road ") that caters to sports enthusiasts who want the best equipment for their respective sport. Biking, running, camping and other gear can be purchased or rented. Guides, advice, maps and path suggestions for group and individual trips are also available. Chaim has also drawn on his eclectic background to bring kids of varying backgrounds together to foster friendships and relationships thru physical activity. He's a great example of a Western oleh who didn't find what he needed in Israel but instead of complaining, he made it happen. Lots more to be done, folks! www.alderechburma.com

Dr. Aren Maeir is wrapping up the 2010 dig at the ancient Philistine city of Gath. (Think Goliath's home team). The field of archaeology has become very cutting edge and multi-disciplinary, bringing in specialists in botany, zoology and other schools to study the material culture of a long gone nation. This year's finds include a Philistine temple, perhaps similar to the one Samson brought down, and clear evidence of the massive earthquake prophecized about by Amos. Israel, where the Bible and history meet like no where else in the world. www.gath.wordpress.com

hour 2 - July 28, 2010
Reading, Riding and Rhythmatic
Fun in Jerusalem is the website created by Joanna Shebson. Her mommy blog on where to take the kids to have a great time in the Holy City turned into a resource for parents and kids everywhere who want to know what to do in Jerusalem on a daily updated level. Theater, puppet shows, overnight zoo tours, bird watching, workshops and recycling programs are just the beginning. Coming soon- the rest if the country! Check it out.   www.funinjerusalem.com

hour 1 - July 21, 2010
Reading, Writing and... Dancing
Israel is a country that in so many ways speaks for herself. Eve is enjoying her guiding immensely, thrilled to take part in the experience of her tourists connecting with their roots and heritage, and their dawning realization of how the Land of Israel is such an integral part of their ancient faith. South African born Beryl Ratzer has been in Israel for 45 years, guiding Jews and Christians all around the country. The 2010 revised edition of her excellent book 'A Historical Tour of the Holy Land' is available at stores everywhere and is invaluable for professionals and laymen alike in organizing the tremendous amount of information one must sift through to understand what has happened here throughout the millenia. She deplores the post Oslo situation that precludes both Jews and Christians from freely visiting and studying in situ the Temple Mount, and recalls days when it was open to all regardless of religion. www.gefenpublishing.com

hour 2 - July 21, 2010
Reading, Writing and... Dancing
On Tu B'Av (the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Av) the Israelite maiden girls in days of yore danced in the vineyards of Shilo, finding husbands on this Jewish Festival of Love. On Monday, July 26, 2010/15 Av 5770 this custom will be replayed sans the men(!) with a dance festival for women of all ages -and marital status. Tzophia explains the evening's program and in addition puts out the call for volunteers for the Shilo dig, commencing now for a month under the auspices of professional archaeologists. 02-9977101 or 02-9944019, or telshilo@gmail.com for more info on either event. The Otzar HaStam Center in Tzfat introduces one to the world of the Torah scribe. The juxtaposition of a high tech presentation with the traditional quill and ink accoutrements of scribes was the brainchild of Ron Storch. His own eclectic background allowed him to combine his business and spiritual sides for the Chabad backed center, the first of its kind anywhere. From a multi-level quiz to actually learning with a scribe in the traditional manner, this center has something for Jews of all streams. 04-601-2000. The website is just getting its finishing touches. www.hastam.co.il

hour 1 - June 23, 2010
Hamsas, Half-Price, Hidden Areas and Holy Work
Magic and Judaism- a Jerusalem museum exhibit examines the connection and how we have dealt for millenia with what is out there that we fear. Eve reads an account from one of the soldiers who was on the flotilla and the barbarity with which they were attacked by 'activists'. Forces of darkness indeed. And in deed.
Rochie Hurwitz made aliya from her native Australia, looked for savings to keep the family budget balanced, and has now become a resource for others trying to do the same. Israeli consumers, you have found your way to savings and coupons galore. www.rachelsdeals.com

hour 2 - June 23, 2010
Hamsas, Half-Price, Hidden Areas and Holy Work
The Jordan Valley is the site of a current battle that is way off the radar of virtually everyone but the Jews who have the guts and devotion to live there. Israeli state land is being encroached upon by Beduin funded by the PA, themselves backed by foreign poweres seeking to undermine Israeli control of the area on its longest border. Marc Prowisor, security expert for One Israel Fund, joins Eve to bring the truth out and perhaps get the authorities to do something, before it's too late. marcpro@oneisraelfund.org
Trebuchet is a type of catapult, in French, of course. Eli Willner's company of the same name flings opportunities to English speaking Israelis. Outsourcing jobs from the States to the Far East only goes so far; the high end requirements find a perfect match in the expatriate work force in the Holy Land. Maybe he has a job for you in his Jerusalem office? www.trebout.com

hour 1 - June 16, 2010
The Best - and the Worst - of Israel
Moshe Saperstein, formerly of Neve Dekalim in Gush Katif, shares some of his thoughts on the just released government report. Not regarding the logistical failures and what bureaucratic red tape has kept the refugees from being properly resettled and compensated, but what the report didn't say. Why the Expulsion happened at all, how the Jewish State could destroy 10,000 Jewish lives, and 25 commmunities. That's what needs be investigated. And won't be- because then no one would let it happen again? Or for other reasons too painful to contemplate......
Rabbi Mois Navon is running the Tekhelet dives this summer off the coast of Dor. The renewal of the ancient ritual of the blue fringe is a perfect juxtaposition of science and religion in the Land of Israel. He also takes that further by exploring the connection between pop art and music and the Torah- can modern artistic expression help us relate to the Biblical stories that are so familiar?

hour 2 - June 16, 2010
The Best - and the Worst - of Israel
Stand With Us is a global Israel advocacy organization that is doing a tremendous job in counterracting the enormous forces arrayed against Israel on the public relations front. Their ambassador program, IDF soldier interviews, flotilla facts, campus work and other non stop hasbara efforts are critical for Israel's security on the front of world public opinion. British born Michael Dickson is their articulate and professional Israel based rep; they have so much going on and we can all help. www.standwithus.com
Kfar Adumim resident Illana Friedman and 80 other women swam in the Kinneret today to raise money for a hostel for young adults who cannot live on their own. Sadnat Shiluv benefitted from their efforts today, but it seems that the women benefitted more. Chessed at its very best.

hour 1 - June 2, 2010
Flotilla, Photography, Finance and Philanthropy
Israel is being attacked at sea and on the airwaves. The virulent, violent and completely disproportionate response to every action that the Jewish State takes to defend herself and her citizens is unparalled in the world and inexplicable at face value. What is really going on here, and why are seemingly ordinary people allowing themselves to be manipulated and used as human shields by terror organizations? The Free World may be destroying itself as we speak.
Rebecca Kowalsky has turned a hobby into a career. Her photography reflects her worldview, the people and the places that make Israel and the world so interesting. www.imagesthroughtime.com

hour 2 - June 2, 2010
Flotilla, Photography, Finance and Philanthropy
As an Orthodox Jewish woman in the corridors of major international firms, Viva Hammer's expertise as a tax lawyer is clearly in demand. How does she balance a very intense, worldwide, high flying career with a family, and how can women chart their own course in the workplace. Eve finds Viva in Luxemburg, where she's working and also thinking of her next column for the Jerusalem Post Magazine. vivahammer@aol.com
Jewish Hearts for Africa is the brainchild of Sivan Borowich Yaari. She has dedicated her life to bettering the lives of Africans by bringing Israeli technology to their world. Solar power provides the energy that enables medical clinics, schools and farms to sustain life in places that previously were as destitute as any on earth. Drip irrigation and water pumps bring food independence and health. Funded by philanthropy and with UN involvement, this young woman is intent on saving lives by the millions. While others talk, she acts. On the cover of Israeli business magazine Globes 2 weeks ago, Sivan is finally getting the publicity she needs- and deserves. www.jhafrica.org
See here: Jewish Heart for Africa, Overview JHA, Solar.

hour 1 - May 26, 2010
Chocolate, Pickles and Policy
Weddings, holidays and other obligations have kept Eve from the mike. She's back with one or two thoughts to share with her loyal listeners. Boutique chocolates made in the Shomron? Sharon of Eynavi's (www.eynavis.co.il) speaks with Eve about her business in Barkan, where she and her husband keep the Israeli sweet tooth supplied with Belgian chocolate based delights. This is no obstacle to peace, rather it could be the answer...

hour 2 - May 26, 2010
Chocolate, Pickles and Policy
Pickle Impossible' is the newly released book by Israel National Radio's very own Eli Stutz. This fantasy novel with a moral message is aimed for the pre-teen set and is based on a Tzfat bed time story Eli told his son. Imagination and inspiration from the Holy Land, set in France, written by a Canadian. Of course. Available at Amazon. Of course. Judy Balint devotes herself to Israel and the Jewish people in many forums and on many levels. Her blog www.jerusalemdiaries,blogspot.com shows the human side of daily life in Jerusalem. Her contributions to Fodor and other well known travel resources makes the country accessible for tourists, and her work with the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs is aimed at the academics and policy makers whose decisions affect us all. Their conference next week will present information that will be impossible to ignore regarding the risks at our doorstep.  www.jcpa.org

hour 1 - May 5, 2010
Surviving/ Zionism
There are many Holocaust memoirs that have been published but few are as searing as 'Dove on a Barbed Wire ". Deborah Steiner-Van Rooyen has written the story of her father's cousin, Yonah Steiner, who at age 13 was on his own in the Nazi war machine and was only one of 2 survivors from his enormous extended family. Yet the book is more than a war story, it's also the story of the author's journey into adulthood and ultimately the trip back to the Old Country, to face the past and then leave it behind forever. This book draws you in until the last page, read it with tissues and a sense of awe at how seemingly ordinary people are anything but.

hour 2 - May 5, 2010
Surviving/ Zionism
The Moskowitz Prize for Zionism is awarded on Jerusalem Day, honoring 3 Israelis whose deeds serve as an example to the Nation and who are role models for the best that this country and the Jewish people have to offer. Yoram Ettinger speaks with Eve on the challenges of serving on the committee that chooses among many worthy candidates, and why this prize was established at all, and by whom. Then in the second half of the hour Anita Tucker, one of the spokespeople for the exiles of Gush Katif, shows by her extraordinary spirit, faith and attitude why she is so deserving to receive the award this year.

hour 1 - April 28, 2010
Wines and Writings, Slavery and Spirituality
Geography and Tanach are intertwined in a way that you can only understand once you're in Israel. Eve shares some of her touring stories. Vladimir Jabotinsky was one of the foremost personalities in the years before and during the birth of the modern state of Israel, yet few know of or appreciate his contributions. The organization Americans for a Safe Israel is sponsoring a high school essay contest in order to encourage the study of the man, his writings and philosophy. Herb Zweibon speaks with Eve on Jabo, Shmuel Katz and others who embody the Revisionist ideas and movement.

hour 2 - April 28, 2010
Wines and Writings, Slavery and Spirituality
'Exodus and Emancipation, Biblical and African-American Slavery' is an intriguing new book by a world reknown mathematician, Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Chelst. Inspired by the challenge of making the Passover Seder relevant to today, he weaves together the 2 narratives of the slave experience and mentality of Jews and blacks to enrich understanding of both experiences. Available at Amazon or Urim Publications. Akiva Gersh has found a way to reach spirituality- and search for God- through music. His Holy Land Spirit program aims to bring both Christians and Jews to a place where they can connect with the Creator via music. Reach him at www.holylandspirit.com to find out how to make an Israeli sojourn that much more meaningful.

hour 1 - April 7, 2010
Lies, Love and Lessons
Rant on Ray: Eve responds to a columnist who has the chutzpa to frame Israel as a place of which he would be ashamed. Were he Jewish, of course, which he thankfully is not. Not quite everything you wanted to know about how facts and truth can be twisted and taken out of context, but it's a beginning. Sheesh.
Akiva Gersh is a musician, educator and environmental activist who is also a deeply religious and spiritual Torah Jew. How did his life's journey bring him to combine all these passions? He explains how our sages and sources teach that love of God should be expressed by love and caring for God's physical world, and that music has always been a part of our worship of the Creator.

hour 2 - April 7, 2010
Lies, Love and Lessons
There are few men as knowledgeable as Ken Spiro when it comes to Jewish History, and few people as gifted in making it relevant for today. The well known rabbi, tour guide, educator and historian joins Eve for the entire second hour and shares his thoughts on Jews and our sojourns as symbolic of the state of humanity and of much more than the sum of  our own experiences. His new book "Crash Course in Jewish History; From Abraham to Modern Israel " is eminently readable and brilliantly written. A must have for anyone interested in the vicissitudes of nearly 4000 years of Judaism as well as our relationship with Christianity, which has taken many fascinating turns. Can we learn from history- before it's too late?

hour 1 - March 10, 2010
Support, Spirituality and Shiites
Website Dapei Katom's goal is to help businesses in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley, as well as the budding ventures of former Gush Katif residents. The fledgling on-line directory is the brainchild of Gedaliah Blum; his wife Elisheva joins Eve (her mother...) to explain how important this new effort is in helping Yesha community residents earn a living despite boycotts and other difficulties. www.dkatom.com

Laibl Wolf has devoted his life to providing a 'wholistic' approach for clarity of mind, balance of emotions, and strength of body, by drawing on ancient Jewish wisdoms and contemporary insights. He travels constantly around the world from his native Australia, teaching a blend of Chassidut, Kabbalah and modern understandings that can be applied to enhance every day life. Many Jews search other places for what is in our own heritage, not aware of the treasures that lie in our Torah and history, and that were almost lost. The Center in Melbourne is a paradigm for a creative and complete Jewish life- down to the food we eat. www.spiritgrow.org

hour 2 - March 10, 2010
Support, Spirituality and Shiites
Harold Rhode recently retired from the US Defense Department, where he was an expert specializing in Iran and Turkey. From his days as an American Jewish university student in Masha'ad during the Iranian Revolution till now, he has immersed himself in understanding and interpreting the history, culture, religion and mores of the Iranian people. He shares some of his vast insights and intellectual reasoning and thoughts with Eve. This man is a fabulous resource on a topic that is all too current- and all too misunderstood- by those of us in the West, who cannot afford to do so. The days of MAD are over. Listen and learn..

hour 1 - February 10, 2010
Tourism, TRIZ and Talent
Eve, now officially a tour guide, (!!!!!) is switching gears and marrying off a son in 2 weeks. Is there a difference in bringing a son to his chuppah as opposed to a daughter? She'll let us know.
The Mediterranean Tourism Fair that was held in Tel Aviv this week was intended to promote tourism to Israel and also Israeli tourism abroad to countries near and far. Steve Charter, an expert in Bio Tourism from Kibbutz Sde Eliahu in the Bet Shean Valley, was there and shared his impressions with Eve. (The tour guide.....)  

hour 2 - Fenruary 10, 2010
Tourism, TRIZ and Talent
TRIZ is an exciting new science and also the name of a book aimed at youth, but great for anyone till 120. Author Yehudit Stupniker combined her love of Israel and the Jewish people in the first book of a series aimed at strengthening ties to the Land with historical knowledge, all in a thrilling way. 'The Remarkable Invention that Saves Zion' is available thru Amazon and at selected bookstores. stupniker@gmail.com
Baruch Nachshon is a world renowned Israeli artist whose career was encouraged by the Lubavitcher Rebbe z "l. His photographer son Itzik is now managing his father's prolific portfolio and making the pictures more available to the public. He talked with Eve about his unique parents, who have been so instrumental in re-establishing Jewish community life in Chevron since the 6 Day War www.nachshonart.com.

hour 1 - January 20, 2010
Weather or Not
The earthquake in Haiti; a calamity of Biblical proportions that gave an opportunity to the People of the Book to do our very best. Helping, healing, giving hope. A Light unto the Nations, indeed and in deed.
Dr. Colin Price, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and Head of the Department of Geophysics and Planetary Sciences at Tel Aviv University is literally in his element this week as unusually severe storms rock Israel. His field of research deals with global lightning activity and their connections to the Earth's climate. Dr. Price's work is an integral part of a UN effort to find solutions to global warming, and his equipment is also tied to earthquake studies, quite relevant to current events. He's had a challenging and fascinating few days, but reveals that the strange weather may actually become the norm. http://www.tau.ac.il/~colin  

hour 2 - January 20, 2010
Weather or Not
'Be A Mensch' is the title of an anthology of essays compiled by Dr. Moshe Kaplan, a psycho-immunologist. Why Good Character is the Key to a Life of Happiness, Health, Wealth and Love; with contributors including Natan Sharansky, Professor Robert  Auman, Dr. Judith Mishell and Rabbi Abraham Twerski. Being a good, kind and considerate person will get you farther in life in every sphere. Gefen Publishing House.
Rotem is an ecological village in the Jordan Valley made up of mixed religious and secular families who are living in harmony with each other and with nature. Resident Naturopath Orit Reiss Ashual specializes in Herbology, Aromatherapy, and Nutrition. Following the request of her clients, Orit started to produce natural creams and formulas from locally grown plants and “Shefa” was born. Her products are preservative free and proven effective. Be in touch with her at 052 -3401188 or shefabriut@gmail.com.

hour 1 - January 13, 2010
Birds and... Bees
Former Brit Michael Horesh lives his Zionism by promoting Israeli businesses and mentoring their entrance into the global market. In his spare time (!) he also promotes accuracy in the world media's portrayal of Israel via the CoHaV volunteer network. mshoresh@netvision.net.il; www.cohav.org
Journalist David Bedein has spent years trying to get the truth out about the Oslo Accords/Road Map/ "Peace Process ". The new message emanating from the Prime Minister's Office that official Palestinian Authority praise of murderers of Jews does not now jive with peace talks is an incredibly positive step that needs to be encouraged- especially since not all government officials are as enthusiastic as others. www.israelbehindthenews.com  

hour 2 - January 13, 2010
Birds and... Bees
Shimrit and Baruch Feuchtvanger were forced to leave Gush Katif and have re-established their family in Negohot, in the Southern Hevron Hills. Their new business of beekeeping and honey production is intense and and fraught with difficulties, but they are optimistic, still ideological, hard working and full of gratitude to JobKatif. (And their honey is healthy, organic and tastes great.) michveret@gmail.com
Dr. David Ribner is an Orthodox Jew who is a world expert in the field of sex therapy. Through his training program at Bar Ilan University he sends professionals into sectors of Israeli society who otherwise may not get help in an era where virtually every dysfunction can be healed in some fashion. Judaism considers a mutually satisfying intimate life to be sanctifying a monogamous marriage and there is no reason to to settle for less.
matzeel@hotmail.com

hour 1 - January 6, 2010
3 Women Who Walk the Walk, Not Just Talk the Talk
Home again and back on the air, Eve fills us in on her travels and experiences of the last few weeks. 'Coming Full Circle' is the story of a Jewish girl from New Jersey who became a leader in the Evangelical Christian world. Penina Taylor joins Eve to talk about her book and her life's journey and how and why she eventually embraced her Judaism. Her personal experiences also make her a valuable resource on how to deal with missionaries.
www.comingfullcirclebook.com  

hour 2 - January 6, 2010
3 Women Who Walk the Walk, Not Just Talk the Talk
The Moskowitz Prize for Zionism is given yearly to a select few whose lives embody Zionism and who promote pride in their Israeliness. You, too, can submit candidates during this month. Ruth Jaffee Leiberman of Jaffee Strategies directs the process and tells us how to get involved and reward those who have not yet been recognized for the contributions they have made to this country. www.moskowitzprize.com
The world renown chef and hostess of the PBS show 'Christina Cooks' is in Israel for the first time, and lovin' it. Christina Pirello is here lecturing and teaching what was for her a life-saving discovery; the health benefits of vegan, macrobiotic gourmet food. She shares her philosophy on nutrition as well as her enthusiasm and admiration for this country -the people, the food and the place.
www.christinacooks.com

hour 1 - December 9, 2009
Tamarind means 'Indian Date'?
Would a Jewish state based by Jewish law be such a bad thing? Eve muses out loud on the tempest about the Justice Minister's comments on Israel being run according to halacha in the future. It would be great to find a middle ground so that everyone is personally free to do what they want while taking the best of our shared heritage to build a fair and just society.
Michal Finkelstein has co-authored, with her husband Baruch, a book on postpartum depression from a Jewish perspective. Awareness and support can help the couple get through this incredibly difficult time; timely and appropriate intervention can make all the difference. 'Delivery from Darkness' is available on-line. midwife@netvision.net.il  

hour 2 - December 9, 2009
Tamarind means 'Indian Date'?
Moshe Basson knows his Bible better than most of us and for him it's a cookbook, as well. The chef of Jerusalem's reopened Eucalyptus restaurant specializes in Biblical cuisine: What did our forefathers eat and what can we do to continue the culinary traditions of yore? Was couscous a Second Temple staple? There's a lot more to the Land of Israel than the famed 7 species.
When getting people in stressful situations to laugh is your goal call Avi Liberman. He brings Jewish and non- Jewish comedians to Israel twice a year for charity events and entertains the troops in Afghanistan as well. This year's show for the Koby Mandell Foundation had the audience laughing till they cried.

hour 1 - December 2, 2009
Homes, Heroes, Healers and Hanuka
Mayor Oded Revivi speaks with Eve at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new synagogue in Efrat about the broad coalition of Yehuda and Shomron council heads and the steps they are taking to defy the 'settlement freeze'. The government cannot enforce draconian laws that limit normal life and their own definition of natural growth; will the situation spiral out of control before someone stops the insanity?
"Lone Soldiers, Israel's Defenders From Around the World " is the new book by veteran journalist Herb Keinon.   He joins Eve and explains what inspired him to write a book that will so inspire others, the stories of young men and women who voluntarily serve in the IDF with no family support system. Zionism is alive and well. (keinon@netvision.net.il) Tell him you heard it here.  

hour 2 - December 2, 2009
Homes, Heroes, Healers and Hanuka
All you wanted to know about being a doctor in Israel. Well, not All but a good amount. Dr. Nahum Kovalski of TEREM Emergency Medical Centers discusses the profession and the advantages of studying and working here. In addition, he adds his 2 cents to the swine flu pickle that many Israelis are now in, to get the vaccine or not. Do
the risks outweigh the protection it affords you? (nk@terem.com)
Chanuka's light of Torah is manifested by the candles we light for 8 days on our menoras. Rav Natan Segal shares some new thoughts on the different customs of next week's holiday and the joy of celebrating the miracle of religious freedom in Israel, where the Hasmoneans lived.

hour 1 - November 11, 2009
Coming Home, Building a Home
Eve has blitzed in to the studio (despite an insanely busy life as she prepares for her tour guide exam, etc.) to reconnect with her listeners. Zahava Englard, author of newly published 'Settling for More', talks about her reasons for writing a book on aliya and specifically aliya to a Judean Jewish town. The joy of -finally- living in the Homeland mixed with the pride and fear of sending sons to the army. And more. azenglard@aol.com  

hour 2 - November 11, 2009
Coming Home, Building a Home
Rachel Levmore, Susan Barth, Sherrie Miller and Lori Lurie are all involved in different capacities with next week's Jerusalem symposium on prenuptial agreements and marriage education. The former is insurance that things will remain civil in the event of a marriage's failure; the latter an effort to ensure that couples are prepared for what should be the best relationship of their lives and maintain it, come what may. Religious leaders, educators, parents, singles or the newly committed are all urged to attend. Register at simchagemach@gmail.com

hour 1 - September 23, 2009
The Hidden and the Holy
The Rockefeller Museum in Jerusalem is literally a trove of treasures of the rich history of the Land of Israel. The Sataf terraces and Soreq caves provide some outdoor educational excitement in the Jerusalem Hills. Ruth Fogelman is inspired to write poems by the city of Jerusalem. 'Cradled in G-d's Arms' is her new book of poetry and may speak to you, as well.  

hour 2 -September 23, 2009
The Hidden and the Holy
Galilee resident Mitch Pilcer stumbled upon the 3rd century grave of the famous Torah scholar the Ribal- Rav Yehoshua ben Levi- on his property in Tzippori. Should it have remained undiscovered? The tension between religious sensibilities and scientific curiosity, plus a dash of ego, has made this news, maybe for the wrong reasons. The expellees of Neve Dekalim from Gush Katif are finally getting new homes. Rachel Saperstein extols the Lachish region where their future is being built and invites everyone to the cornerstone laying of Bnai Dekalim on October 5.

hour 1 - September 16, 2009
A Cohen is Born
Eve is back; joyful and grateful on the birth of Netzach Moshe HaCohen, her new grandson. Rav Natan Segal shares his insights on the meaning of Rosh HaShana, the upcoming Jewish New Year of 5770.  

hour 2 -September 16, 2009
A Cohen is Born
Religious Zionism - a bridge between traditional Orthodoxy and the modern world or irrelevant to both? Dr. Jeffrey Woolf, professor of Talmud at Bar Ilan University, reports on the conference that was held there this week on the topic. (www.myobiterdicta.blogspot.com)

hour 1 - July 22, 2009
Brazil, Business, Haifa and H2O
Brazilian lawyer Deborah Souer hosts a weekly internet Portuguese language radio show with many listeners.  She speaks with Eve of the challenges she faces in presenting Israel's case to a very diverse population of Jews and Christians in South America, specifically, and around the world.  

hour 2 - July 22, 2009
Brazil, Business, Haifa and H2O
The non-profit Michigan Israel Business Bridge actively develops connections between Michigan and Israeli companies. Executive director Ron Perry details the main areas of interest and why, due to the ailing economy of his state, they are keen on cooperation so both sides benefit from Israeli business ideas and Michiganite opportunities.
Martin Sherman, Tel Aviv University lecturer and hydrology expert, shares his concern over the misuse, theft and pollution of precious water resources by the Palestinians in Gaza, Judea and Samaria. Is it negligence or a purposeful way of harming Israelis?

hour 1 - July 8, 2009
Valor, Viruses, VIPS and Volcanoes
The 'Masa Kumta' - awarding the beret after an all night (34 kilometer in this case) march - marks the end of basic training in the IDF. Eve shares her thoughts after spending the morning with her soldier son at his Masa.
Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi conducted a drill today; the scenario was a virulent flu epidemic hitting his town.  Representatives of many government ministries including health and defense were present as this was a pilot whose lessons will be applied to many other Israeli cities. He delves into the challenges of running a Judean Jewish community in these difficult times.  

hour 2 - July 8, 2009
Valor, Viruses, VIPS and Volcanoes
Lord, she was born a Ramblin' Woman. Eve has been very busy with her Israel advocacy work (and hence not enough with her radio show). She shares her experiences with Congresspeople and the staffers from her Washington DC blitz trip. It's not all dark, there are many people who do 'get it' in the US government. The Golan Heights- where the wine grapes are so excellent and the Jewish history is so deep.

hour 1 - June 10, 2009
The Truth Shall Set You Free
The press has been pressing Eve; she shares her experiences- and angst. Dr. Emmanuel Navon of Tel Aviv University (www.navon.com) is Professor of International Relations and a prolific author and analyst. His advice to Bibi is simply to tell the truth. Why Jews belong in Judea and Samaria and why a 2 state solution will never work and cannot be risked.  

hour 2 - June 10, 2009
The Truth Shall Set You Free
Dr. Ahron Horowitz has just published 2 books about Jerusalem. City of David; the Story of Ancient Jerusalem is a pictoral collection 6 years in development and 3000 years in the making. Jerusalem, Footsteps Through Time, is a compilation of 10 Torah Tours of the City (www.cityofdavid.org). Both are works of love. We are here by right, not by sufferance. 

hour 1 - June 3, 2009
Lies, Lasagna and Letters
Thoughts on Jewish communities, Obama and double standards galore.
Jay Bailey, CEO of www.bite2eat.com discusses this exciting new venture as well as wikianswers, which he also helped to create.  

hour 2 - June 3, 2009
Lies, Lasagna and Letters
More on the threats and dangers facing us.
Rav Natan Seigal is a Sofer Stam, a scribe who writes Torah scrolls, megillot, mezuzot and tefillin.  He gives us a peak into his world and explains why Hebrew letters contain much more than meets the eye.

hour 1 - May 20, 2009
The Red Sea: Marine Dearth and Diversity
Eve is back after a hiatus- she shares her thoughts about Yom Yerushalayim and experiences from France. Among other things. Zoologist Dr. Dan Ofri discusses the uniqueness of the Red Sea and the precious coral reef south of Eilat. What are marine deserts and jungles and how do they co-exist just meters from one another?

hour 2 - May 20, 2009
The Red Sea: Marine Dearth and Diversity
Micki Lewis and her husband Richard are creating a book of the Israelis few people know in order to promote Israel's greatest asset- the people. Their search brought them to  heretofore unknown personalities.
www.wejew.com is a new Jewish "youtube" that monitors content as one searches for pro-Israel and Jewish material. Avi Abelow explains the importance of this new project.

hour 1 -April 1, 2009
Haggadot and Hi-Tech
MK Arieh Eldad speaks to Eve about Israel Eldad, his father, inspiration and teacher. The newly published Eldad Passover Haggada includes many of Israel Eldad's philosophical writings and thoughts on the future redemption, alongside the traditional narrative of the Israelites leaving Egypt.

hour 2 - April 1, 2009
Haggadot and Hi-Tech
Iskoot co-founder and CTO David Guedalia explains the niche his company filled that has enabled it to succeed despite the global slowdown. His vision extends beyond business as he gets involved in Bet Shemesh politics and runs an internship program for local youth.

Eve shares her experiences on the Carmel Mountains and encourages Passover wildflower walks, explains Judean balsam and more tidbits on the Land of Israel.

hour 1 -March 25, 2009
Chama, Cham and Ham
Back after a hiatus of a few weeks, Eve has a few things on her mind- and heart-that she shares with her listeners.

Rav Tzvi Leshem joins her to talk about the history of Birkat HaChama and how the tradition evolved into the one we keep today.   The sun is no less a miracle because we count on it rising, and its creation is certainly deserving of praise.

hour 2 - March 25, 2009
Chama, Cham and Ham
Artist Marc Rubin researched the history of mankind, no less, in order to do justice to an art exhibit he created for Holocaust survivors.   Are the Jews the continuation of the original civilization of Mesopotamia?  Why did Abraham come to Canaan?  Why was so much information suppressed and destroyed about other nations and their beliefs?  A fascinating interview that raises more questions than it answers.

hour 1 -February 11, 2009
Post Election Unwrap Up
Fiamma Nirenstein, Italian journalist and Member of Parliament, joins Eve to share her views of Israel and our importance to Europe. Her book 'Israel is Us' has been translated into English after being a bestseller in Italian.  She is proof that one woman can make a huge difference to public opinion and diplomacy. Herb Keinon of the Jerusalem Post analyzes the elections with thoughts of what's in store for Israel till the dust settles.

hour 2 - February 11, 2009
Post Election Unwrap Up
Dr. Benjamin Gross has written a book on the importance of language as a means of communication not only between people but between people and Hashem. Hebrew, as the Holy Tongue, has a unique and special role to play, as the Rabbis have noted over the past millenia. 'The Holy Tongue and how it Changed the Course of History'. Writer, blogger and and political consultant Lenny Ben David shares his outlook on current events in Israel. www.lennybendavid.com

hour 1 -February 4, 2009
Farewell Israel
Eve talks about the upcoming Israeli elections; her hopes, concerns and peeves.

hour 2 - February 4, 2009
Farewell Israel
Islamic scholar Joel Gilbert, director of the political documentary Farewell Israel, gives a fascinating analysis of Islamic history and their current aspirations. The Western governments, including Israel, have completely misread Muslim intentions and beliefs and that's why all the 'peace processes' are doomed to failure. You must watch his DVD to educate yourself if you care about Israel, and the world. www.highway61ent.com

hour 1 - January 28, 2009
Judean Eve Live from Jerusalem Conference
Eve broadcasts live from the 6th annual Jerusalem Conference. Interviews include Anne Bayefsky on United Nations human rights treaties, P.R. consultant Ruth Jaffe Lieberman, Prof. Eliezer Jaffe on free loans to Gush Katif refugees, and Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld, author of Funding Evil: How Terrorism is Financed and How to Stop It.

hour 2 - January 28, 2009
Judean Eve Live from Jerusalem Conference
Eve broadcasts live from the 6th annual Jerusalem Conference. Interviews include Arlene Kushner, author of Disclosed: Inside the Palestinian Authority and the PLO, Christian Zionist Stephen Flurry, Nobel Prize winner Prof. Yisrael Aumann, historian Shlomo Avineri on the Gaza ceasefire, and Jeff Daube of the Zionist Organization of America.

hour 1 - January 21, 2009
The Right is Rational
Hashem's presence was clearly felt by the soldiers in Gaza this month. Job Katif is getting the former Gazan Jews back to work. Executive director Judy Lowy on a foundation that for the next month will match any donation to the organization- times 4! (www.jobkatif.org.il) WebAds founder Stephen Leavitt has found a niche market advertising on blogs. It's targeted, focused, and about quality, not quantity, traffic.

hour 2 - January 21, 2009
The Right is Rational
Physics Professor Eshel Ben Yaakov of Tel Aviv University is doing world recognized research on brain "chips of hope". He and Eve discuss if and why the experts in exact sciences have a better handle on seeing the political reality without an emotional overlay. Hadassah Women's Young Judea program brings hundreds of teens to Israel for a year. This month some, like Adina Wilberg, became real Israelis, volunteering with the war effort- and deciding to come home instead of going home. Director of their Israel Experience section Rafi Weiss elaborates on the goals of the program.

hour 1 - January 14, 2009
Time to Respect Hamas?
Professor Efraim Karsh joins Eve to give his opinion, as an extremely knowledgeable Arabist, of the situation Israelis find ourselves in vis a vis our neighbors. His many articles and books are a necessary resource for anyone attempting to learn about the Mid East and counteract the lies disseminated about the Jewish State.

hour 2 - January 14, 2009
Time to Respect Hamas?
Journalist and author Yossi Klein HaLevi is writing about the conflict in Gaza. His perspective is illuminating, intense, involved and anything but disengaged; his own son is there in a combat position in the IDF Tank Corps.
  The Head of Pediatric Occupational Therapy at Ziv Hospital in Tzfat, Miriam Hirsch, lost 3 brothers to dysautonomia. Her unique childhood environment led her to a profession where she could help others and continue the contributions that they made during their all too brief lives.

hour 1 - January 7, 2009
How Can So Many People be So Oblivious to the Truth?
Former White House lawyer Shana Hook speaks with Eve about what we may expect from an Obama administration. Her stint with the Clintons gave her an insider's perspective; her move to Israel has given her perspective as well.

hour 2 - January 7, 2009
How Can So Many People be So Oblivious to the Truth?
Dr. Mike Cohen explains some of the IDF spokesperson's office efforts during this war and the lessons learned from the last one. Artist Marc Rubin of Chicago and his global army are keyboard warriors in helping defend Israel on the internet.

The love and caring is the best part. Barbara Bloom Silverman is in her 9th year of sending extensive packages to the soldiers at the front.  Her organization A Package From Home (www.apackagefromhome.org) keeps our boys warm and fed. Would that it could keep them safe...

hour 1 - December 31, 2008
Culture, Cultures, Vultures
Heroes among us, episode 29,874. Robert Binder, producer of 'Yeoman of the Guard' (now playing in Jerusalem and Ra'anana) explains his passion for Jewish education and theater and how he managed to combine the two into a rewarding career.

hour 2 - December 31, 2008
Culture, Cultures, Vultures
Dr. Eli Lewis of Ben Gurion University is in his Be'ersheva lab, Grad missiles notwithstanding. He is doing cutting edge research, determined to find a cure for diabetes in the very near future and his excitement is infectious.  Israeli scientists are an integral part of a cooperative effort to ultimately save millions of lives, exhibiting amazing dedication to their cause. Pallywood strikes again. Dr. Richard Landes (www.augeanstables.com) is keeping an eye on the foreign press coverage of the current conflict and his assessment is not encouraging. Why does Israel not get a fair shake?

hour 1 - December 17, 2008
Was Rambam the First Israel Lobbyist?
The pre-State years of Israel and the practical side of supporting the Jews. Or not. Why does violence pay in the Middle East? Jerusalem's Old City has a rich Jewish past (oh, yeah) layered in with the remnants of past occupiers.

hour 2 - December 17, 2008
Was Rambam the First Israel Lobbyist?
U.S. political campaign maven Michael Fenenbock has had enough of the idea of a two state solution and the danger it poses for Israel. With a new American administration seemingly poised to pressure Israel to accept indefensible borders and relinquish parts of the Jewish homeland, he and likeminded folk are taking action. Their new initiative, the 18, (www.the18.org) is putting out facts and taking the gloves off- before it's too late.

hour 1 - December 10, 2008
Poetry of the Bible
The Gush Katif disaster is the source of the frustration being played out in Chevron today. Yakov Azriel's second book of Biblical based poetry 'In the Shadow of a Burning Bush' focuses on personalities and stories in the Book of Exodus. He tells Eve what inspires him to write beautiful verse and how the stories of the Bible presage events of today. The collection is beautiful, moving and touching on many levels.

hour 2 - December 10, 2008
Poetry of the Bible
Martin Sherman of Tel Aviv University and the Jerusalem Summit cogently explains the very practical dangers to Israel's major population centers should we withdraw from the Shomron and Judean Hills. Much debate centers on the Demographic Issue; he feels that the Geographic Issue needs to be understood and publicized much more intensively. The Summit's work with Christian Zionists has deepened the understanding of the dangers facing Israel in many circles abroad. www.jerusalemsummit.org
The Mount of Olives sites hold much meaning for people of many faiths-in Eve's Land of Israel segment.

hour 1 - December 3, 2008
As the World gets Darker, the Jews need to Shine Brighter
Hill 769 is a new mini-series set in the Shomron and underwritten by 12 Tribes Productions. Producer/director Yechezkel Lang talks about its imminent debut on INN and the need for more positive media exposure for the Jews of Israel's 'hill country'. Steve Plaut of Haifa University has had enough of fellow Israeli professors using their academic credentials to severely damage Israel's image and even call for Israel's destruction. His website (www.isracampus.org.il) helps us pinpoint the perpetrators and gives ideas for how to expose and eventually stop them.

hour 2 - December 3, 2008
As the World gets Darker, the Jews need to Shine Brighter
One of the little known prisoner exchanges of WWII involved the German Templars of Jerusalem and mainly Dutch Jews who had been deported to Bergen Belsen. Although they were already in concentration camps, a nebulous tie to British Palestine saved their lives. Elisheva Aurbach tell her incredible story of survival and bravery as she travelled across continents to reach freedom and rebuild her life in Israel.

hour 1 - November 26, 2008
One Land, Two Naomis and Three Shofarot
Dr. Naomi Baum of the Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma talks about the need for parents to talk to their children about their concerns, even if they don't have answers for their fears and perhaps especially now during 'calmer' times when parents may be coping better. (www.traumaweb.org)

hour 2 - November 26, 2008
One Land, Two Naomis and Three Shofarot
Ezrat Avot was founded in 1976 by Naomi Sharabi and her 106 year old grandfather as a social club for Yemenite Jews. 25 years after his death they feed thousands of people a week and have corporate sponsors, student volunteers and too much while not enough on their plate. (www.ezratavot.org)

hour 1 - November 19, 2008
Buttons, Not Bravado
A glimpse underground of the Crusader city of Akko beneath today's 'modern' Old City. Yechiel Leiter is taking his experience and running in the primaries for a slot on the Likud Knesset list. He explains how a religious Shomron resident can make a difference in a major political party and why Israel needs a change in leadership and direction.

hour 2 - November 19, 2008
Buttons, Not Bravado
Educator Dr. Rick Curwin talks with Eve about the workshops he runs for teachers to enable them to Discipline with Dignity and motivate their students. His seminars (www.tlc-sems.com) teach teachers to upgrade from the traditional reward/punishment system to one more effective and lasting. Yocheved Golani on her self help book "It's my Crisis and I'll Cry if I Need to"- how to survive a medical crisis with faith and optimism. "Courage" is the name and theme of the newest original production by the women of the Raise Your Spirits theater group of Gush Etzion.
Toby Klein Greenwald discusses the play and how it weaves Jewish history with current events.

hour 1 - November 5, 2008
Chicks with Sticks Knit Hats for Soldiers
Chicks with Sticks knit hats for soldiers, a gift of warmth and love. Channah Koppel (channahk@gmail.com) tells of a grassroots initiative that has really taken off. Marc Zell, co-chairman of Republicans for Israel, speaks with Eve of his concerns as the US election returns come in and a Democratic president and Congress take over DC.

hour 2 - November 5, 2008
Kibbutz Yad Mordechai and the Warsaw Ghetto uprising
Jerusalemite Janet Wilson shares her life's journey thrugh Catholicism, yoga and Orthodox Judaism. In her Land of Israel segment, Eve speaks of Kibbutz Yad Mordechai and the Warsaw Ghetto uprising - how are they connected? The battles of '48 with Egypt in and around Gaza; the more things change...

hour 1 - October 29, 2008
Torah, Terrorism and Tots. hour 1
The 4400 and 24: Are Western governments friends or foes of the people? Rabbi Francis Nataf of the David Cardozo Academy on his book 'Redeeming Relevance in the Book of Genesis'. How do we make Torah relevant to modern life- and more important, perhaps, how can we use the Torah as a guide for improving the modern world. Analyst, consultant, blogger and former diplomat Lenny Ben David expounds on the fascinating connections between the worlds of finance and terrorism. Global village, indeed. (www.lennybendavid.com)

hour 2 - October 29, 2008
Torah, Terrorism and Tots. hour 2
Dr. Dani Waisman of the Carmel Medical Center explains the new respiratory monitor that he and fellow neurologists have invented that detects breathing problems in real time and will ultimately save preemie lives. And in her Land of Israel segment Eve explains why there are marshland type areas in the northeastern side of the Kinneret but not the northwestern.

hour 1 - September 24, 2008
You May Need Jewish Life Cycle Counseling
Rabbi Seth Farber of ITIM (www.itim.org.il) provides Life Cycle Counseling and practical help with getting Jews through the maze of Israeli rabbinic bureaucracy. Eve ruminates on taking personal responsibility for the coming New Year.

hour 2 - September 24, 2008
A Religious Jew in the Foreign Service
Ambassador Yehuda Avner served as top adviser to many Israeli Prime Ministers. He speaks to Eve of his experiences as a religious Jew in the Foreign Service and his admiration for Menachem Begin's connection to tradition. The American Israeli Action Coalition is getting expat Americans involved in the upcoming elections.  A Republican-Democrat debate in Jerusalem sets the stage.

hour 1 - September 17, 2008
4 Jewish Women Changing the World, One Step at a Time
Something 'stinks' as the Gush Katif refugees' nightmare continues; Anita Tucker on her frustration as some of Israel's finest citizens struggle to return to a normal life. Lisa Fredman's Amit seminary combining Torah study and work with foster children is a unique program for unique girls in Jerusalem.

hour 2 - September 17, 2008
The Saudi Arabian Infiltration of America
EMET uncovers the truth about the infiltration of Saudia Arabian money and fundamentalist ideology into the American school system and the ramifications for Israel and the US. Founder Sarah Stern has dedicated herself to educating American policy makers to the truth of how democracy is being manipulated to undermine the US and its values. Dames of the  Dance choreographer Jocelyn Odenheimer relates how physical movement can be a spiritual expression of one's love of G-d.

hour 1, hour 2 - September 10, 2008
Was Jonathan Pollard Doomed From the Start?
Eve details Patriarch's Way and its ancient mikvaot/ritual baths for the Judeans of the Second Temple period, just a few hours walk from Jerusalem. Tamar Sternhall, director of CAMERA's Israel office discusses ongoing bias against Israel in the media and how CAMERA's campus and young leadership programs fill a critical need in educating young adults to the difficulties they will face trying to promote Israel fairly in the world's forums. Richard Hibey, the attorney now defending Palestinian terrorists, was Jonathan Pollard's original lawyer. Was he 'just' negligent or or were forces aligned against the incarcerated Jonathan from the very beginning? Yisrael Medad, who broke the story on his blog joins Eve to ruminate on another aspect of an already very disturbing story of espionage and betrayal. The 'Anglo Colony' is not a fancy neighborhood but the title of an article in the Hebrew Hatzofe newspaper on the non integration of English speaking immigrants into Israeli society. Eve has what to say in response.

hour 1, hour 2 - September 03, 2008
Finding G-d in Stone and Song
Some thoughts on Rav Kook z"l and his message of repentance and redemption. Yehudit Tayar, former combat soldier and current security and rescue expert, on the price of independence. Daniel Seaman, director of the Government Press Office, on the new National Information Directorate. It has a very tough task; dealing effectively and immediately with the ongoing lies and propoganda facing Israel in the media and the public realm.

hour 1, hour 2 - August 27, 2008
Sandals and Stormtroopers
Eve is home! She shares some of her family's experiences in Paris and London, along with the challenges of opening her kids' eyes to the world while keeping them focused on Judaism and Israel.
Emmy award winning screenwriter, author and blogger (www.seraphicpress.com) Robert J. Avrech joins her for the second hour to discuss what it's like to be Jewishly Orthodox, politically conservative and ecstatically married in Hollywood.

hour 1, hour 2 - July 23, 2008
Olive Pits and Tanach
Professor of Biblical History and theologian Dr. David Adams of Concordia U. in St. Louis talks about his participation in the dig at Khirbet Caiafa, right near the site of David and Goliath's 'rumble' 3 millennia ago. Dr. Yossi Garfinkel of Hebrew University in Jerusalem, lead archaeologist and scholar at the dig, explains the importance of the current finds and the patience one must have when deciphering clues from the past. New York based Israel advocate Carlos Gourgey and Eve discuss the challenges facing them in making Israel's case to the world.

hour 1, hour 2 - July 16, 2008
Loss and Faith
A nation and a family grieve. Hezi Segal of Rosh Pina is keeping the history of his town alive as he establishes a panoramic memorial for his son, Nimrod, killed 2 years ago in the Second Lebanon War. The Dubrovin Farm at Yesod HaMa'ala in the Galilee 'Finger' gives a glimpse into the world of faith and hardship of the Jewish settlers (yes, settlers) in 19th century Eretz Yisrael.

hour 1, hour 2 - July 2, 2008
Wanted: Religious Leadership for the Independent Jewish State of Israel
Blogger Rebecca Honig Friedman of jewess.canonist.com shares her thoughts on Feminism and Orthodoxy. Jeweler Ruth Matar speaks of her eventful and creative life before 'Women in Green', from Austria to Sweden to the US and then home to Jerusalem.

hour 1, hour 2 - June 25, 2008
The Abandonment of the Jews
Professor David Wyman, author of 'Abandonment of the Jews' discusses with Eve his life's work uncovering the fact that the US government, Jewish representatives included, did not do what it could to save the Jews in WWII; the major contribution of the Bergson group is still being denied at Yad Vashem in Israel. Security expert Marc Provisor joins Eve in the studio to talk about security in Judea and Samaria and what awaits us should appeasement rule the day. Also, the Upper Western Galilee is beautiful and laden with history.

hour 1, hour 2 - June 11, 2008
Jephthe's Daughter: Sacrificed or Secluded?
Israeli archaeologist Yoram Haimi digs at Sobibor to verify its history as a Nazi death camp (undersobibor.org). Dr. Daniel Gordis and the Shalem Center plan to establish Israel's first liberal arts college to change the face of higher education and potentially, Israeli leaders. Also, the Biyar aqueduct under Efrat, muddy fun in an ancient channel.

hour 1, hour 2 - June 4, 2008
Poverty and Poetry
Lisa spends her days allocating limited resources to the country's ever widening pool of hungry and destitute; she shares her thoughts with Eve. Ray Walker writes a new verse in her exciting life by making aliya at 86, and she's still going strong. A visit to the ancient town of Sussia reveals a rich and vibrant Jewish community that existed for a millennia in the Southern Chevron Hills.

hour 1, hour 2 - May 28, 2008
One Day in Eden & 40 Years in Sinai
Jewish Social Justice: Rabbi Micha Odenheimer and his organization Tevel B'Tzedek help the indigent of Nepal while teaching Judaism's universal orientation and message. Yehudit Singer, editor of Shiur Times, on the magazine, promoting non profits, and aliya. Dedicated to a forever united Jerusalem.

hour 1, hour 2 - May 21, 2008
For the Love of G-d
Why Eve doesn't wear red and green together. Jacob Richman on hismyriad projects- including stamp collecting. Springtime in the Upper Galilee; the Mt. Meiron 'choresh', the synagogue at Bar'am. 'Megairot' and other so called spiritual support groups- crossing the line to cults?

hour 1, hour 2 - May 14, 2008
Rabbi Akiva's Students and... Chanuka?
Nitsana Darshan-Leitner of Shurat HaDin; having a busy week on various legal battlefronts in the fight against global terror. Arnold Roth, whose 15 year old daughter Malki was murdered in Sbarro's, on the sick fascination with 'celebrity terrorists' and why we must stop it, starting with HBO. Also, Eve shares her thoughts and new found knowledge on Christianity and the Second Temple Period.

hour 1, hour 2 - May 7, 2008
Memorial Day 5768
The price of being a free people in our Homeland and the miracle of the Return to Zion. The family of fallen IDF commander Benji Hillman are building a hostel for his beloved Lone Soldiers; Sgt. Arie Weiss's parents have established Ohel Ari and Ochel Ari in his memory. They speak to Eve about their projects and their loss. Dr. Moshe Arens on his new book exposing the little known contribution of Beitar youth to the Warsaw Ghetto uprising and why it was supressed.

hour 1, hour 2 - Apr 30, 2008
Harvesting fruit flies in the Holy Land?
Steve Charter explains how religious Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu stays on the cutting edge of bio-organic farming. Shlomo Taub of Legacy helps victims of the Shoah reclaim their property in Poland and other countries. Siggy Weiser recounts some of his experiences in Auschwitz and Buchenwald till liberation at age 16 by the Americans.

hour 1, hour 2 - Apr 16, 2008
Machtesh Ramon - Evidence of G-d in the Negev
Rabbi Daniel Kohn speaks on the importance of combining ritual with the spiritual internalization of Hashem and Judaism. Dr. Ari Greenspan regales Eve with matza stories and shares his knowledge of the extraordinary lengths Jews have gone to over the ages in order to fulfill this mitzva. Chag Kasher V'Sameach!

hour 1, hour 2 - Mar 26, 2008
Women of Judea and Samaria and Chessed
Photographer Yehoshua HaLevi shares his experience trekking Kilimanjaro as an observant Jew. Dr. Gerard Medioni of USC, international computer vision expert, expounds on the enormously exciting atmosphere in Israeli hi-tech and the different applications here in his field- from games to security to medical diagnostics. And, lastly, why Judaism decries intermarriage.

hour 1, hour 2 - Mar 19, 2008
Purim and Jewish Pride
The Rachel's Tomb Reclamation Project brings another Torah to the holy site.  Jonathan Feldstein of American Friends of Magen David Adom tells how a visitor to Israel can give the gift of life by rolling up his sleeve and donating blood.   LA based humorist Judy Gruen shares with Eve the challenges of being funny and religious in today's hedonistic world.

hour 1, hour 2 - Mar 12, 2008
The Mercaz Massacre; a Mother's Perspective
'Peace without Justice'- what does that mean to you? Dr. Tali Erickson-Gini, Israeli archaeologist and world expert on the Nabateans, shares some of her vast knowledge of this ancient tribe and the clues they left behind in their Negev towns.

hour 1, hour 2 - Mar 5, 2008
The Moral Dilemma Posed by Terrorism
Rachel Saperstein updates Eve on the Gush Katif refugees; Cheryl Mandell on the spirit of 'Dames of the Dance' and David Bedein on being a Jewish father first, journalist second.

hour 1, hour 2 - Feb 27, 2008
Biblical Archaeology and its Challenges
Dr. Adam Zertal, who discovered Joshua's Altar on Mt. Eval in the '80's, remains convinced of the validity of his research despite efforts by Biblical 'minimalists' to dismiss it. And Moshe Hamburg speaks about Israelis doing business in the Arab world.

hour 1, hour 2 - Feb 20, 2008
Eve Harow at the Jerusalem Conference
With Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Weisenthal Center, Jeff Jacoby of the Boston Globe, Rachel Ehrenfeld, Dr. Uzi Landau, Marc Zell, Sara Brownstein, Carolyn Reiss, Bobby Rechnitz and more.

hour 1, hour 2 - Feb 13, 2008
Parenting, Philistines and Inheritance
Micah Smith discusses his film 'Desert Princess', which portrays the human side of the Yesha outposts issue. David Willner and Barnea Selavan of Foundation Stone integrate the Torah, archaeology and history in their land-based Israel education programs.

hour 1, hour 2 - Feb 06, 2008
'The Glory of Jerusalem'
Soon to be US Army Chaplain Yoni Z. now lives in Israel - he shares his experiences with Eve. Steve Leibowitz, president of the AFI flag football league, on why the owner of the Patriots donated Kraft Stadium to Jerusalem kids and how the sport has grown and developed in the past few years.

hour 1, hour 2 - Jan 23, 2008
Miracles: Nature With Excellent Timing?
The Sartaba Mountain - site of collapsed fortresses and ancient bonfires. Dr. Miriam Grossman, author of 'Unprotected', on the liberal attitudes and political correctness of mental health professionals; the 'anything goes/safe sex agenda' is actually making people sick.

hour 1, hour 2 - Jan 16, 2008
Caper Bushes, Date Palms and Eagle Nests Made out of Socks
Just some of what you'll find at the lowest point on Earth. Also, Bobby Brown discusses the Holocaust restitution issue, and Rachel Levmore explains the importance of prenuptial agreements.

hour 1, hour 2 - Jan 9, 2008
Land of Milk and 'Chemotherapy Relieving' Honey?
Joyce Boim, mother of terror victim David, is not giving up on her fight for justice in US courts. American/Israelis are on the streets of Jerusalem talking to the press corps covering the Bush visit, and Robert Klein of Vitamin Global discusses new natural Israeli medications and foods.

hour 1, hour 2 - Jan 2, 2008
Rights and Privileges in- and to- the Land of Israel
Shmuel Katz joins Eve to discuss his new book and his thoughts on the leaders of today vs during his Knesset term with Menachem Begin. Adolescent psychologist Dr. Seth Aronson reassures us(?!) that for teens "abnormal is normal", and Rockford Production founder Herb Bernstein along with Avi Abelow explain their plans to create a pro-Israel TV panel show dedicated to exposing the truth behind global jihad.

Dec 26, 2007
What do Denver and Mt.Scopus Have in Common?
The 2 Hebrew University campuses in Jerusalem are full of fascinating things to see and do. Also, Anita Tucker of Netzer Hazani in Gush Katif updates us on the refugees' lives, hopes and challenges.

hour 1, hour 2 - Dec 19, 2007
How David's Jerusalem Became the Eternal Capital of the Newly United Israelites
American comedians Avi Leiberman, John Mulrooney and Mark Schiff join Eve to discuss the tour of Sderot that they took with her this morning. Reuven Koret of israelinsider shares the powerful letter that he wrote to Condaleeza Rice in response to her comparison of Palestinians and blacks.

hour 1, hour 2 - Dec 5, 2007
Maccabees, Zionism and Earthquakes
Professor Chagi Ben Arzi on his book, Megillat Chanukah, and the Maccabean legacy of faith and heroism. It took 5 years, but today Jerry Klinger succeeded in bringing Theodor Herzl's grandson to his final resting place in Jerusalem's Har Herzl cemetery. And Dr. Nili Avni Magen, head vet at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, talks to Eve about the possibility of using animal behavior to predict earthquakes.

hour 1, hour 2 - Nov 28, 2007
Amos - Not Your Typical Prophet
Rabbi David Bar-Hayim of Machon Shilo explains why we should be using the Jerusalem and not Babylonian Talmud to guide our Israeli lives. Helena Harow, a founder of Babylink, describes a new service for babies -and their parents-designed to keep everyone healthy and alert.

hour 1, hour 2 - Nov 21, 2007
Solar Homes in the Negev: 8 Weeks and You're in
Eve interviews Nancy and Chaim Brown; she a brilliant academic and Quaker convert to Judaism, he the head engineer of the World Trade Center and current builder of solar homes in the Negev.  Dr. Ben Asher tell us why adding sardines to our diet will add years to our lives.

hour 1, hour 2 - Nov 14, 2007
How Green is My (Jordan) Valley?
David Raab discusses the harrowing hostage experience that led to writing his new book, Terror in Black September. Graves as sites of pilgrimage; differences of opinion. And Gethsemane- mixing oil and wine.

hour 1, hour 2 - Nov 7, 2007
What Time of Day did the Sun Stand Still for Joshua?
Joining Eve on her show are David Bogner of the award winning blog Treppenwitz and Dr. Yehuda Ben Asher on the need for magnesium in the Western diet. Also, Moshe Loshinsky shares his experiences working on Jerusalem's infrastructure after a career in NYC's transit department.

hour 1, hour 2 - Oct 31, 2007
Taking Care of Business, Every Day...
Working Nation founders Hillel Porath and Mordechai Welt join Eve in exploring ideas for businesses in Israel; where there is a will there is most definitely a way. And Eve shares some geo- morphological information that explains why Western Eretz Yisrael is heading... south.

Oct 24, 2007
Why is a NASA Rocket the Exact Width of a Roman Chariot?
Eve shares some fascinating historical, yet still relevant, tidbits from her tour guide course. Vietnam vet Yaakov Reinbach speaks about his new book, 'Hardbitten Memories', and how being the child of survivors impacts his life.

hour 1, hour 2 - Oct 17, 2007
Context and Perspective in Life and Negotiations, with Prophecy or Without
Joining Eve on her pilot 2 hour show are Uri Bank, who returns to discuss the Israel Initiative, and Arlene Kushner, who shares her expertise vis-a-vis UNRWA. Will the refugee problem finally be solved - or do too many people want to perpetuate it for their own reasons?

Oct 10, 2007
By the Rivers of Babylon: Hinting of a Literal Connection to the Land of Israel?
The Eitam Hill, one of the five sites for recent attempted settlement, was a source of water for the Temple and may even be linked to the Euphrates. Uri Bank explains the Right Road to Peace plan and why the time for a change in thinking is right, too.

Sep 19, 2007
Do Even Fish Know Something We don't Know?
Balance and perspective can make all the difference to our days. Rabbi David Marcus talks about the opportunity that shmitta gives us to add holiness to our lives in Eretz Yisrael, clearly elaborated upon in the booklet he authored for Young Israel.

Sep 5, 2007
The Hebrew Language Gives Us Clues to the Medicinal Uses of Plants Used in Ancient Hebrew Medicine
Dr. Amir Kitron of 'Herbs of Kedem' based in the Chevron Hills speaks about the healing properties of the plants of Eretz Yisrael and thecurrent attempts to discover and revive what our forefathers knew and grew. Also, Yisrael Medad adds some information about the travesty occuring on the Temple Mount.

Aug 29, 2007
Are People Justified in Deciding What Morality is?
Also, Jonathan Spyer of the IDC's GLORIA Center discusses the paucity of 'expert' intellectual debate on global issues in general and the Middle East in particular...

Aug 08, 2007
Knockin' on Heaven's Door in San Francisco
August in California; Eve shares her thoughts from the Golden State,including what we can learn from the redwood trees of Muir Woods.

Aug 01, 2007
Amsterdam in July Through Israeli Eyes
Eve shares her impressions of 'Makom'; thoughts on Jewish life and contributions to Holland over the centuries, along with the vagaries of history.

July 18, 2007
The High Cost of 'Moral' Equivalence for Society
The lack of moral clarity as displayed by our weak leadership is demeaning the value of life in Israel. On the bright side, naturopath Dr.Yehuda Ben Asher provides a fascinating glimpse of how a Torah life in Israel can actually strengthen your physical health, no matter where you hail from.

July 11, 2007
Israel's 'Little' People Factor
Israel's leadership does not exemplify the country; it's the 'little guys and gals' who are the backbone and strength of the Jewish nation. Gabi Nachmani of Livnot tells about their joint efforts with non -Israeli volunteers to rebuild the bombshelters and help the weaker segments of Tzfat's population.

July 4, 2007
Is 'Human Rights' Group Activity Really a Cover for an Anti-Israel, Pro-Arab Agenda?
Brusque Israeli behavior can often cover up real warmth if Westerners are open to seeing it. Also, David Bedein informs us what the real story is behind the so-called human rights organizations and what we can do about it.

June 27, 2007
Peach pits, a sign of prosperity?
Discoveries in Yehuda and Shomron are presented at the yearly Ariel conference. How the climate of the Land of Israel plays a role in our prayer liturgy.

June 20, 2007
Gifts of the Ingathering!
Daily dilemmas are part and parcel of fully living Judaism in our homeland. Chaim Saperia inspires us to demand better leaders, marching in blistering heat from the Golan to Jerusalem.

June 13, 2007
Eve answers, on air, a letter from an anonymous American Palestinian Christian.

June 6, 2007
Keeping the optimism of Rabbi Akiva alive!
40 years after the Six Day War, Israel is not only surviving but thriving and is full of heroes. You don't have to look to hard to find them. Also, the CEO of an American Company invests in Israeli Bio-Medical technology and explains to Eve why Israel is an incubator for initiatives and inventions.

May 30, 2007
New perspectives on Shavuot and the longevity of the Judges generation
The chessed of the Bet Lechem/Gush Etzion area continues as from the time of Ruth's marriage thru today's weddings of Gush Katif couples. Also, the head of Israel's Conservative Judaism Assembly joins Eve and shares his thoughts.

May 16, 2007
Rain on Jerusalem Day!
At Ir David, discoveries in the heart of the real Jewish Jerusalem. A rebuilder of Kfar Etzion shares his story of the return home 40 years ago.

May 9, 2007
How is the original Godfather (not Marlon Brando) connected to Eretz Yisrael?
And, the Pilcer's bed and breakfast in Tzippori is just following a thousands year old Galilean tradition.

May 2, 2007
Likud Anglos and Saba Harow's Legacy
Ari Harow founder of Likud Anglos joins his aunt Eve to discuss their common passions, Israel, and activism. This show is dedicated to Saba Harow, the family patriarch, who passed away this week and whose own Lech Lecha exodus will continue to inspire.

Apr. 25, 2007
Latin America: More Than Just Meat For Our BBQ
Ingathering of Anglo Exiles on Eitam Hill near Efrat on Independence Day.

Apr. 18, 2007
Pilot Show

 

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