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Jul 22 •

54:07

S3E5 All of the Above: Life as a Minority in Israel w/ Jonathan Elkhoury

Listen now | In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Elkhoury—a gay, Christian, Lebanese-Israeli—to explore what it's like to hold multiple…

Jul 15 •

43:26

S3E4 To Catch A Unicorn: Tech, Government, and the Age of AI w/ Lightricks Chief of Staff Aaron Kalman

Listen now | In this episode, we dive into one of Israel’s proudest and most fascinating exports: hi-tech innovation.

Jul 8 •

48:01

S3E3 Keeping the Doctor Away with Play: The Transformative Power of Bringing Together Kids and the Elderly w/ Gil Shliser

Listen now | In a world that often keeps generations apart—in separate spaces, rhythms, and conversations—a quietly revolutionary Israeli TV show called…

Jun 25 •

2:45

Be a Part of Sababoosh's Growth

I will admit that I don’t always engage with these types of emails, especially when they are sent multiple times.

May 29 •

42:27

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.

May 14 •

43:06

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.

Apr 27 •

39:56

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…

Mar 27 •

43:35

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…

Feb 23 •

35:29

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.

Feb 17 •

Keeping It Real

The Israeli style of 'dugri' brings a certain honesty and directness to conversations

Feb 14 •

31:26

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…

Feb 11 •

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