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In this episode we discuss the specialness of living in a modern Israel. We then talk about the recent supreme court ruling of allowing Jewish prayer on the temple mount, and what that means for a future temple in Jerusalem. Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

Welcome back to a new season! In this episode we discuss what it's like to live in Pardes Chana, a recent rip to visit a holy man, and this weeks Torah Portion's story of Cain and Abel. Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On the final episode of this season we discuss what it means to truly hear and be affected and open to receiving the messages life sends to us.  Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this episode we discuss the Palestinian refugee issue and how we have so much more in common than meets the eye.  Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

This week we begin the book of exodus and what it means to be a nation in exile yearning to return their land. Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this episode we discuss this week's Torah portion of Vayechi and Yaakov's desire to return to the Land of Israel. Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this episode we discuss the current relationship between Israel and the Palestinians and how we can use dialogue instead of blame, to further both our interests in this land. Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this episode we discuss this weeks Torah portion of Vayeishev. Yaakov's relationship to Yosef and how we can keep our dreams to ourself until we are ripe to actualize them.  Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

In this episode Akiva talks about his recent hiking adventures in the land of Israel and insights gained from walking the earth. He then talks about this weeks Torah portion and Yaakov's relationship to anger and the consequences for his actions. Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this episode we discuss Yaakov's journey into the exile facing severe challenges and hardships. What was his secret to his perseverance? How did he manage to stay strong in his faith? Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this episode we discuss the patriarch Isaac, his unique relationship to prayer and what can we learn from him about discovering what we really want. Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

In this episode we discuss ancient hints in this weeks Torah portion of the future of the Israeli-Arab solution. We also discuss Abraham's purchase of Hebron and how the modern state of Israel was based upon Abraham's pragmatism. Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this episode we open with a song from the late Rav Shlomo Carelbach who's songs have influenced millions of people worldwide. We then discuss Abraham's decision to leave the presence of God to greet strangers. We then discuss the Torah roots of the Arab/Israeli conflict. Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this  solocast episode, we discuss the call from G-d to Abraham to leave his birthplace is actually the same call to us in our lives. It is the call to grow up so that we can be who we were always truly meant to be. Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

In this episode, Akiva goes solo and talks about the ancient flood story of Noah and how we can apply this to our own lives. Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this episode we discuss the new year and what we bring from the holiday season to the new year. We also discuss this weeks torah portion of Beraishit and its hidden secrets about light and darkness.

On this episode we discuss technology, torah and the great joyous times of sukkot. Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this special episode in the middle of the High holy days we discuss the energy of returning to who we are at our essence, our truest selves. It is through this period of return that we are able to enter into real relationship with other and divine. Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this solocast episode, Akiva discusses the upcoming holiday of Rosh Hashanah and what it means hear the Shofar. How does it connect to the Binding of Isaac and what does Rosh Hashanah have to do with relationship to God. Shana Tova! Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this episode we discuss the additional supplication prayers before Rosh Hashanah. How can we truly seize the potential of this time? Please reach out to us at shemayisraelnetwork@gmail.com. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.