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The Israel Connection
Beth El Congregation of Baltimore
Frequency: 1 episode/19d. Total Eps: 57
The Israel Connection – Hosted by Esti Zenati, this engaging podcast explores all things Israel. Every other week, Esti welcomes a special guest with a unique connection to Israel—diving into culture, history, current events, and personal stories. Whether you’re deeply connected to Israel or just curious to learn more, this podcast offers insightful and meaningful conversations that bring Israel to life.
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The Israel Connection: The New Shinshinim - Part II
Season 2 · Episode 6
lundi 25 novembre 2024 • Duration 28:45
In this Part II of The New Shinshinim episode, Esti is joined by Baltimore Shinshinim, Shachar and Itamar, for a fun conversation! They talk about their road to becoming Shinshinim, their personal connections to October 7th and how it affected their lives. And lastly, they share their favorite Israeli things, from places to snacks and Israeli music.
The Israel Connection: The New Shinshinim - Part I
Season 2 · Episode 5
jeudi 21 novembre 2024 • Duration 11:20
Esti is joined by one of the new Baltimore Shinshinim, Yahel, for this Part I of the conversation with the 2024-2025 Shinshinim. They talk about Yahel's experience in Baltimore, growing up in Israel and her personal connection to the October 7 attack and the hostages.
The Israel Connection: Shinshinim
Season 1 · Episode 5
lundi 4 mars 2024 • Duration 26:24
Esti is joined by three Israeli Shinshinim: Ronnie, Eshel and Tamarina. They talk about this amazing program and the girls' experience as Shinshinim in Baltimore during the current war in Israel.
The Shinshinim program is a collaboration between the Jewish Agency of Israel and The Associated. The Jewish Educational Services manage this program.
The Israel Connection: Dr. Larry Weiss
Season 1 · Episode 4
jeudi 22 février 2024 • Duration 18:49
Dr. Larry Weiss spent several months in Israel, serving as a medical volunteer with Magen David Adom. This week, Dr. Weiss joins Esti Zenati on The Israel Connection to discuss his experience.
The Israel Connection: Back from Israel
Season 1 · Episode 3
jeudi 8 février 2024 • Duration 01:07:02
Esti is joined by Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Rabbi Dana Saroken who just returned from a mission to Israel. We discuss the mission and share some of the stories from the people we met during our time in Israel. We also reflect on the devastating news released yesterday about the confirmed murder of 32 of the hostages being held in captivity.
The Israel Connection: 100 days later...
Season 1 · Episode 2
jeudi 11 janvier 2024 • Duration 33:00
It has been 100 days since the attack on Israel and there are still over 130 people being held in captivity.
Esti and Ben share the stories of several of the hostages and their families. We also discuss what you can do to help bring them home.
The Israel Connection: 52 hours in Israel
Season 1 · Episode 1
lundi 11 décembre 2023 • Duration 20:06
52 hours in Israel - Rabbi Dana Saroken discusses her recent trip to Israel and Esti Zenati reflects on life in the United States since October 7.
The Israel Connection: Dalia Ziada
Season 2 · Episode 4
mardi 29 octobre 2024 • Duration 32:53
Esti Zenati is joined by Dalia Ziada, Egyptian award-winning writer and political analyst specializing in governance, geopolitics, and defense policy in the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean. They discuss Dalia's support for Israel and its fight against radical Islam, the Arab world's relationship with Israel, Dalia's partnership with Hillel International and more.
The Israel Connection: Jonah Platt
Season 2 · Episode 3
mardi 1 octobre 2024 • Duration 30:27
Esti Zenati is joined by special guest, Jonah Platt. Jonah is an actor, artist, Jewish advocate for Israel and the Jewish people, and the host of his newly released podcast, Being Jewish with Jonah Platt. Jonah and Esti talk about being Jewish in today's climate, Hollywood's silence when it comes to Israel & the "ceasefire" letter debacle, and Jonah's new podcast and how it came to be.
The Israel Connection: Meet Blake Flayton
Season 2 · Episode 2
jeudi 5 septembre 2024 • Duration 36:56
Esti Zenati is joined by Jewish writer, activist and co-host of the We Should All Be Zionists podcast with Dr. Einat Wilf. They talk about Blake's activism experience and why he has chosen to be active in the fight against antisemitism, Zionism, his recent aliyah and more!
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