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I will admit that I don’t always engage with these types of emails, especially when they are sent multiple times.
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S3E2 Koolulam and the Power of Collective Song w/ Co-Founder and CEO Michal Shahaf
When you think about what brings people together — across borders, languages, and beliefs — few forces are as powerful as music.
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S3E1 Shtisel's Universal Charm w/ Yehonatan Indursky
In this episode, we dive into a part of Israeli society that is often seen but not always fully understood: the Haredi, or ultra-Orthodox, community.
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Jake Gillis
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S2E9 People of the Book w/ Dr. Raquel Ukeles
Listen now (40 mins) | In this episode, we journey into the heart of Israel’s cultural and intellectual heritage with a deep dive into the National…
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S2E8 Surfing the Radio Waves w/ Ahinoam Baer
Listen now | In this episode of Sababoosh, we dive into the story of Galgalatz, Israel’s most popular radio station and a cultural powerhouse that has…
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Jake Gillis
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In with the Old, In with the New: A Guide to Israeli Culture
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People of the Book
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S1E11 Stepping into the Spotlight w/ Ivri Lider
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Derision at Eurovision
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S2E7 Bridging the Divide w/ Rabbi David Stav
Israel is a country of deep contrasts, and few divides are as central to its identity as the relationship between religious and secular Jews.
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Keeping It Real
The Israeli style of 'dugri' brings a certain honesty and directness to conversations
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S2E6 Sabra Scholarship w/ Professor Daniel Chamovitz
In this episode of Sababoosh, Professor Daniel Chamovitz, President of Ben-Gurion University, joins me for a conversation on the unique culture of…
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Straight Outta Zion
After a long and arduous journey, Ravid Plotnik has emerged as the king of Israeli rap
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Marking One Year of Sababoosh
Time certainly does fly, but we're just getting started
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46:31
S2E5 Telling Israel's Story w/ Mishy Harman
In this episode of Sababoosh, I sit down with Mishy Harman, the master storyteller behind Israel Story, to explore the art of telling Israel’s story.
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A Festigal for the Rest of Us
The annual Israeli children's musical performance features the brightest stars in the worlds of singing and TV
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Sufganiyot: The Girl Scout Cookies of Israel
The sufganiya is an artform in Israel and makes its appearance only during the holiday season
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The Boy Who...Became a Mizrachi Singer
Sasson Potter has taken TikTok by storm - a fusion of the worlds of Harry Potter and Israeli music
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What's on the Menu?
Sababoosh is now offering workshops for your synagogue (over Zoom), Birthright trip, mission trip, or other gathering
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Jake Gillis
34:53
S2E4 Stand-Up Nation w/ Kobi Balulu
Join me for a hilarious and insightful conversation with Kobi Balulu, a talented Israeli stand-up comedian who has conquered stages both in Israel and…
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The Peoplehood Power of Israeli Music
Israeli music offers the answer for bringing Israelis and Jews around the world together during these divisive times
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