Bibi: The Argument

Bibi: The Argument

A few weeks ago, I found myself at a Shabbat dinner with a diehard supporter of Netanyahu. No matter what criticism I raised, she had a response—a counter-argument I couldn't refute. In this episode, I'll share what it is, how it’s so effective, and what this argument means for the country moving forward. -------------- 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.

Naftali Bennet – The Challenger

Last week, I attended an event featuring Naftali Bennett, head of Beyachad and the primary challenger to Netanyahu. While I haven't committed to supporting him, I wanted to hear directly from him as he outlined his platform and vision for Israel's future. In this episode, I'll recap his key points, analyze the viability of his candidacy, and assess his chances in the coming elections. -------------- 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.

With Friends Like This…

This week, we examine the implications of the US-Iran truce agreement and its critical impact on Israeli security. I'll analyze why this agreement falls short of protecting Israel's interests, and discuss the strategic steps Israel must take to ensure its safety in the coming months and years. --------------- 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.

Through A Brooklyner’s Eyes

Joel recently spent three days in Brooklyn surrounded by people opposed to Israel—pro-Palestine gestures, the Park Slope Food Coop voting to ban Israeli products, and a sea of anti-Israel sentiment. In today’s episode, he’ll attempt to see Israel through their eyes.  --------------- 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.

From Gaza to Walmart

Joel reflects on his weekend performing comedy at Camp Moshava in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, where 150 IDF soldiers — many in therapy for PTSD after months in Gaza and Lebanon — came to heal, laugh, and decompress. --------------- 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.