Israel Show

On this edition of The Israel Show, Meir presented a moving “Now & Then” segment telling the heroic story of the “Lamed Hey.” A new Meir Millim segment dispelled a common misunderstanding in a one of the popular Shabbas zemiros, and as always there was a great mix of new & classic Israeli music.

On this episode, Meir presented a "Delightful Debuts" edition of The Israel Show: Featuring new releases by Poogy (from the new "final performance" DVD), Idan Reichel, Ovadia Chamama, Ethnix teaming up w/charedi singer Ohad Moskowitz & Botzer. And for good measure, Meir throws in some classics by Shlomo Artzi, Gali Atari, Ruti Navon, Ofra Chaza and more.

On this edition of The Israel Show, Meir debuted some great tracks from the just released Double CD/DVD recorded LIVE at Poogy's final reunion performance last summer (including an awesome, rockin' version of Yo-Ya). The remains of a building from the times of the Maccabees, over 2,000 years ago, was recently uncovered in the City of David archeological excavations. Meir presented the dramatic, historic details of this timely find. Why don't those "peace talks" - between Israel and the Palenstinean Authority - ever end ? This weeks Hasbara Highlights segment had the answer. and a great Israeli music mix including Yehoram Gaon, Shlomo Artzi, Yonatan Razel and more.

On this special Chanuka Edition of The Israel Show, Meir Weingarten debuted two new musical interpretations of classic Chanuka songs. Can we learn from history ? Meir recounted a little known episode of Maccabee history (not Maccabeats !) with surprising echoes for our times. If your "dreidel" is made out of "clay" you grew up in America. The Israel Show asked (with a smile) what do Israeli kids make dreidels out of and why don’t they use clay ? Often sung, not often understood, The Israel Show’s quick primer for Maoz Tzur. All that and a great special mix of Israeli Chanuka music.

On this episode of The Israel Show, Meir provided an analysis of Naftali Bennet's recent CNN interview and a recent audio Facebook post by President Shimon Peres. Meir also debuted a brand new Israeli version of Maoz Tzur and presented a new edition of the very popular Meir Millim segment. All that and another great mix of Israeli music.

On this edition of The Israel Show: NBC news is not usually a friendly voice on Israel issues. But even NBC can't ignore the heartwarming dedication of Israel's soldiers, traveling over 5,000 miles to give life saving medical aid in the storm ravaged Philippines. The Israel Show will proudly play the “NBC News” report. A very special Jew passed away on Shabbat. A quiet, warm and humble man, who was in a key position during many historic events, yet is unknown to most people. Meir will pay tribute to the memory of Yechiel Kadishai. This week's Hasbara Highlight features a presentation by Danny Ayalon entitled: "The truth about the so called west bank" All that and another great mix of Israeli music. Don’t forget to LIKE TIS's FB page: facebook.com/theisraelshow

On this episode of The Israel Show with Meir Weingarten "You picked 'em, we play 'em" - The Israel Show music lineup features listener's picks as submitted on The Israel Show Facebook page. - with an eye on some recent US statements The Israel Show asks: "Are there any more busses left ?" How the Obama administration continues to betray Americas allies. - and a great brand new Meir Millim segment featuring the word בצע, betza. And don’t forget to LIKE TIS's FB page facebook.com/theisraelshow

On this episode of The Israel Show with Meir Weingarten: Ron Arad ? A Kuwaiti newspaper reported Wednesday of a deal in the works: Israel gets new information on Ron Arad in exchange for Iran receiving information on four of their diplomats missing in Lebanon since 1982. What new information is Israel looking for ? We'll reveal the surprising answer based on a report by Mossad insider journalist Ronen Bergman. "Now & Then" looks back 38 years ago to the infamous zionism is racism resolution. Hear the voices of Chaim Herzog, Daniel Patrick Moynihan and President George HW Bush. On the same theme, the "Hasbara Highlight" features "The UN vs. Israel" a 5 min primer by the director of the Touro human rights institute. PLUS the usual Israeli music mix including more great "Israeli Dance Class" selections.

On this episode of The Israel Show Meir takes a look at the results of last week’s municipal elections and what they mean about the atmosphere of Israel's local government. Who (other than Israel) Is Being Injured by the Constant International Vilification of Israel ? The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs presents an answer. You’ll hear this compelling piece of hasbara on the Israel Show. The usual mix of great Israeli music is being enhanced by selections chosen by “Helene (pronounced huh-lay-nuh) and the Monday Night Highland Park/Edison Israeli Dance class.” And meir invites other israeli dance groups to put in their song requests and announcements to Tell your friends about The Israel Show FB page where you can interact w/Meir and find links to many of the songs and news stories. www.facebook.com/theisraelshow "Take a look, Give a like, Have a listen"

On this edition of The Israel Show: A new installment of our ever popular Meir Millim segment takes a look at the word פיגוע and discovers some surprising meanings. We continue commemorating the yahrzeit of Harav Shlomo Carlebach with additional selections of Carlebach "covers" recorded by various Israeli artists. We'll introduce a, brand new just released, Yehoram Gaon song and also debut a cool number by the "groovetron" A Black South African, Israel and Apartheid Kenneth Meshow a Member of the South African Parliament explains why the charge that Israel is an apartheid State is a malicious lie. Who better to answer this question than someone who lived in a real apartheid state? We'll play the audio of this compelling piece of hasbara and as always a great mix of Israeli music

TIS commemorates the yahrzeit of Harav Shlomo Carlebach with a selection of Carlebach song "covers" recorded by various Israeli artists. The "Now & Then" segment recalls the shocking murder of Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin exactly 18 years ago. TIS host, Meir Weingarten, who was in Israel at the time shares personal experiences related to the first political assassination in modern Israeli history. What the heck is the name of this month ? Cheshvan, Mar-Cheshvan, Marcheshvan or maybe something else ? This installment of the Meir Millim segment will answer that question. and as always a great mix of Israeli music

On this edition of The Israel Show, Meir continued the special 40th anniversary commemoration of the Yom Kippur War - The Israel Show explores the aftermath of the war: Including the final military positions, the loses of life, the "Agranat" Commission of Inquiry and the elections that followed the war. Now that the chagim are over the Meir Millim segment explores the true meaning of the word "Chag," and as always a great mix of Israeli music. Please tell your friends about The Israel Show's FaceBook: facebook.com/theisraelshow

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, the next edition of "The Israel Show" features songs from that difficult time in the history of Israel and a "Now & Then" segment with authentic audio clips recorded during the war.