Inside Israel with Joel Chasnoff

America Through Israeli Eyes

After four weeks traversing the US, Joel is back in Israel with a backpack full of observations and a fresh lens on both countries. From the subtle shifts in American culture to the stark contrasts of life back home, he’ll share what he saw from the outside looking in. --------------- Support Inside Israel: Contribute [https://checkout.square.site/merchant/KY81NVB7W579G/checkout/LLW6YO5QWJC367RTFUUVRG7D] Book Joel during his spring/fall 2026 lecture and comedy tour: www.joelchasnoff.com [http://www.joelchasnoff.com] To learn more about Inside Israel, and to submit a question for Joel to answer on-air, visit www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast]   Sign up for Joel’s newsletter, Hebrew Is Magic: www.joelchasnoff.com [http://www.joelchasnoff.com] Joel’s tour schedule: www.joelchasnoff.com/shows [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/shows] Joel on Instagram: @joelchasnoff [http://www.instagram.com/joelchasnoff]   Israel 201, co-authored by Joel and Benji Lovitt and Winner of the 2023 National Jewish Book Award: www.joelchasnoff.com/books [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/books] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

“Rent,” The Musical, and Israel

Joel argues that the hit musical Rent, had we been paying attention, might have been an early sign that Israel's position in world opinion would change for the worse — and he offers a novel solution for how to fight the wave of anti-Israel sentiment now. --------------- Support Inside Israel: Contribute [https://checkout.square.site/merchant/KY81NVB7W579G/checkout/LLW6YO5QWJC367RTFUUVRG7D] Book Joel during his spring/fall 2026 lecture and comedy tour: www.joelchasnoff.com [http://www.joelchasnoff.com] To learn more about Inside Israel, and to submit a question for Joel to answer on-air, visit www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast]   Sign up for Joel’s newsletter, Hebrew Is Magic: www.joelchasnoff.com [http://www.joelchasnoff.com] Joel’s tour schedule: www.joelchasnoff.com/shows [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/shows] Joel on Instagram: @joelchasnoff [http://www.instagram.com/joelchasnoff]   Israel 201, co-authored by Joel and Benji Lovitt and Winner of the 2023 National Jewish Book Award: www.joelchasnoff.com/books [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/books] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Hard Truth About Israel Right Now

Last week's episode left many of you feeling depressed—and I understand why. This week, I want to go deeper into why I can't sugarcoat the dire situation Israel is facing right now, and what it means for the country's future. --------------- Support Inside Israel: Contribute [https://checkout.square.site/merchant/KY81NVB7W579G/checkout/LLW6YO5QWJC367RTFUUVRG7D] Book Joel during his spring/fall 2026 lecture and comedy tour: www.joelchasnoff.com [http://www.joelchasnoff.com] To learn more about Inside Israel, and to submit a question for Joel to answer on-air, visit www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast]   Sign up for Joel’s newsletter, Hebrew Is Magic: www.joelchasnoff.com [http://www.joelchasnoff.com] Joel’s tour schedule: www.joelchasnoff.com/shows [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/shows] Joel on Instagram: @joelchasnoff [http://www.instagram.com/joelchasnoff]   Israel 201, co-authored by Joel and Benji Lovitt and Winner of the 2023 National Jewish Book Award: www.joelchasnoff.com/books [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/books] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ask Joel Anything: April 2026

Joel answers listener questions from Sioux Falls, SD during his spring comedy tour. We’ll be covering war with Iran, life during wartime, freedom of expression, the new political landscape, and the possibility that he might one day leave Israel. --------------- Support Inside Israel: Contribute [https://checkout.square.site/merchant/KY81NVB7W579G/checkout/LLW6YO5QWJC367RTFUUVRG7D] Book Joel during his spring/fall 2026 lecture and comedy tour: www.joelchasnoff.com [http://www.joelchasnoff.com] To learn more about Inside Israel, and to submit a question for Joel to answer on-air, visit www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast]   Sign up for Joel’s newsletter, Hebrew Is Magic: www.joelchasnoff.com [http://www.joelchasnoff.com] Joel’s tour schedule: www.joelchasnoff.com/shows [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/shows] Joel on Instagram: @joelchasnoff [http://www.instagram.com/joelchasnoff]   Israel 201, co-authored by Joel and Benji Lovitt and Winner of the 2023 National Jewish Book Award: www.joelchasnoff.com/books [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/books] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

“The Days”

This week Joel talks about the Yamim — the days — Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, Yom HaAtzmaut: the emotional burden of going from sadness to joy, and what Israel's commemoration of these days says about Israeli society and its people. He notes that 170 soldiers have been killed since last year's Yom HaZikaron, and discusses the debate in Israel over whether victims of terror should be included in the Day of Remembrance. --------------- Support Inside Israel: Contribute [https://checkout.square.site/merchant/KY81NVB7W579G/checkout/LLW6YO5QWJC367RTFUUVRG7D] Book Joel during his spring/fall 2026 lecture and comedy tour: www.joelchasnoff.com [http://www.joelchasnoff.com] To learn more about Inside Israel, and to submit a question for Joel to answer on-air, visit www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast]   Sign up for Joel’s newsletter, Hebrew Is Magic: www.joelchasnoff.com [http://www.joelchasnoff.com] Joel’s tour schedule: www.joelchasnoff.com/shows [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/shows] Joel on Instagram: @joelchasnoff [http://www.instagram.com/joelchasnoff]   Israel 201, co-authored by Joel and Benji Lovitt and Winner of the 2023 National Jewish Book Award: www.joelchasnoff.com/books [http://www.joelchasnoff.com/books] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.