Beyond the Matrix

There has been a recent firestorm on Social Media related to the comments of Rabbi Yosef Mizrachi related to the number of Jews killed in the Holocaust. As a result we have seen people taking sides both for and against, and the use of very inflammatory language. Ira & Rod discuss the concept of Lashon Hara (Evil Speech) and how we deal with it related to the Rabbi Mizrachi incident, as well as when it is permissible to speak, and rebuke for constructive purposes.


First aired: 11 January 2016

Beyond the Matrix - Dealing with the Firestorm of Evil Speech on Social Media

Ira & Rod discuss the oxymoron that is “Islamaphobia.” A term used not to protect Muslims from persecution, but to silence the critics of a group of fanatics that want to see the world’s opposition to Sharia law removed. The guys are joined by well known blogger, Leslie Ann Stoffel whose latest article for Israel News Talk Radio, “Romancing the Stoning Age,” discusses such things as Death by Political Correctness. Join us for this discussion on the Global Islamic Jihad movement, and why many world leaders turn a blind eye.

First aired: 18 January 2016

Beyond the Matrix - Another Annoying Catch Phrase: Can You say “Islamaphobia?”

When the average person today hears the word “Kabbalah,” they either identify it with the latest Hollywood Celebrity and a spiritual journey, or they label it as Mysticism and Witchcraft. 

On this episode of Beyond the Matrix, Ira and Rod seek to de-mystify the concept of Kabbalah. They are joined by Rabbi David Katz of Tzfat, Israel to discuss the contrast between what is known as mysticism, witchcraft and Kabbalah. In addition,  they seek to answer the question that so many of the misinformed ask today, “Is there such as thing as Kosher Kabbalah?"

First aired: 19 January 2016

Beyond the Matrix - Mysticism, Witchcraft and Kabbalah: A Contrast

How did two guys who grow up in Democratic homes end up like Ira and Rod?

Today the guys speak about how they grew up in the Democratic party of their parents and grandparents, and yet how this same party no longer resembles or represents the values that were instilled in them growing up. 

From the insane comments of a State Department spokesman in the U.S. Administration, to an Anti-Gun Democratic Councilman in Mississippi, there seems to be no end to the lengths politicians will go to misinform the public.

First aired: 20 January 2016

Beyond the Matrix - Where’s the Party: The Insanity of Liberal Politics

We hear a lot of rhetoric from both the pro Israel side and the anti Israel side, however is anybody really addressing the "Core Issue?" 
The truth is that the Land of Israel has always had a Jewish presence and is  the national homeland of the Jewish people. 

The guys are joined by Yosef Rabin an activist who is launching the "International Land of Israel Committee." The Committee's goals is to bring Pro Israel government resolutions, as well as changing media coverage, support of Temple Mount activism, and twinning cities from around the world with cities in Judea and Samaria.

Beyond the Matrix 25Jan2016

Beyond the Matrix - The Core Issue:  Whose Land Is It?

How does a person born in a Communist country, take a spiritual journey from Catholicism to exploring Judaism and Torah. Ira and Rod are joined by Ludovit Kulscar, who shares how he grew up, and what questions he asked that caused the cracks in his faith that eventually brought him to learn what Judaism actually teaches about a connection with G-d.

First aired: January 26, 2016

Beyond The Matrix -  What is Happening in the Nations?

Israel's Knesset votes for sanity. 

Phantom Nation 23JULY2018 - PODCAST

INTR  -Phantom Nation

A Very Good News Week! - Phantom Nation

Tamar shares some good news stories emanating from Israel. 

Plus, she speaks with Dr. Martin Sherman from www.strategic-israel.org about a new law called 'The Nationality Law' that is good for the Jewish People AND Democracy. 
Also, what did Trump and Putin say about Israel, and why is Israel in their thoughts anyway?  Dr. Mordechai Ben-Menachem joins Tamar and tells us why!

The Tamar Yonah Show 24July2018 - PODCAST

INTR The Tamar Yonah Show

Good News Emanating From Israel! - The Tamar Yonah Show

The most important prerequisite for the defense of our country is unity in the government. But it seems that the wrong people are making the decisions.

Hear: About the exchange between The Chief of  Staff of the IDF Gen .Gadi Eisencot whose idea about morality is confused and the Minister Naftali Bennett.

Who: should be making the decisions?   Where is the Defense Minister?

Also: If Prime Minister Netanyahu is indecisive, if he cannot stand the heat, should he get out of the kitchen? Should he just concentrate on his foreign policy portfolio which he does so well?   

And: It's the anniversary of the sentencing at the trial of the Nazi Concentration Camp doctors. The Court reporter, an eye witness talks with Walter.  (We apologize for the audio quality of this interview.)

Plus: Walter's World goes intellectual at the Israel - German literary translation prize giving.


The Walter Bingham File 24July2018 - PODCAST

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Who Gives the Defense Orders? Let's Get Off The Moral High ground And Act - The Walter Bingham File

On today's show David Ha'ivri will be speaking with Dr. Nan Greer, Anthropologist and activist for land rights of Indigenous peoples. Dr. Greer recently visited Shomron together with other experts and is working to solidify international recognition of Jewish land rights in the land. 

Second guest today is David Shalom who's coffee shop in Los Angeles has come under attack by radical groups because of his family's support for President Trump. 

Also on today's show we will hear from Israel-Africa relations expert Ms. Njeri Yvonne and her programs to educate Africans and connect them with Israel. 

A Hebrew in the Heartland 24July2018 - PODCAST

INTR A Hebrew in the Heartland

Jewish Indigenous Land Rights  - A Hebrew in the Heartland

Israel saves thousands of Syrians!  IDF Search and Rescue, filed hospital medical teams have impacted an save the lives of 2.5 million globally.  Rod Bryant an Jerry Gordon interview Seth J. Frantzman about the IDF secret deal to  secretly transit 422 White Helmets and families to temporary sanctuary in Jordan  at the behest of Canada, the US  an Germany that funded the humanitarian search and rescue organization. But where US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman thought that the IDF deserved a medal for the rescue of the White Helmets, Frantzman believes that Israel deserves a medal for the more than 5,000 Syrians who were provided emergency hospital care in Israel.  We discussed  the fire in the skies over Israel  from Syrian launched ground missiles intercepted by David’s Sling interceptors, IAF attack on a Iranian precision rocket factory in northern Syrian and the shoot down of a Syrian SU-22 by a Patriot Missile battery near Safed that caused it to crash into Syrian territory.  Frantzman also addressed the world criticism of the nation state Knesset bill.  He said the nation state bill simply recognized the obvious. That Israel is a Jewish Nation that is robust democratic, tolerant and compassionate towards humanity-a light unto the nations amid the darkness of the Middle East. 

Beyond the Matrix 25JULY2018 - PODCAST

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Thousands of Syrians are Saved By The State of Israel - Beyond the Matrix

Orly speaks about the situation in the middle east, taking an example from the 2013 US resolve in Syria. Hoping for a better conclusion for Syria today. 

From Jerusalem With Love 25JULY2018 - PODCAST

INTR - From Jerusalem With Love

We need more love to go around & happy Tu B'Av - From Jerusalem With Love

In the Anything-Goes era, can a parent say "No, this is not who we are?" How do we defy perverted values while remaining socially viable? Can one go beyond the 'Letter of the Law'?  What does the Torah REALLY say about intermarriage? 
And does the expected blood-moon lunar eclipse spell an end to the world as we know it?!?  AARRGGH: All this and MORE!

 
PULL UP A CHAIR 26July2018 - PODCAST

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BLOOD MOON and Reclaiming Morality in the Kardashian-Era - PULL UP A CHAIR

Shock & tears. How do we internalize the horrific and brutal death of our beloved brother and colleague, Ari Fuld who was murdered by a terrorist in Gush Etzion today (Sunday, Sept. 16th, 2018)?
Ari was a not just a  terror victim, he was a HERO who while wounded, chased after the terrorist and shot him so he could not continue to hurt & kill others.
Tamar does a two-hour special dedicated to Ari Fuld. She speaks with his friends and colleagues, and reaches out to you for ACTION!  Find out what that is that she is begging of you to do to honor Ari.

The Tamar Yonah Show 16SEP2018 - PODCAST

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TERROR in Israel: The Murder of Our Show Host & Jewish Brother, Ari Fuld - The Tamar Yonah Show

Problem with playing a hearing Orly Benny Davis had been fixed.

Goodbye for now to family and friends in Johannesburg: Will the year be, merely, business-as-usual or can we experience deeper, more meaningful relationships and personal growth? And why doesn't Andrea wear tefillin/phylacteries? All this and more as we celebrate the beginning of a new year!

Pull Up a Chair 04OCT2018 - PODCAST

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Starting Over: Jewish Circle of Life - Pull Up a Chair

Howie talks to founder of Prager U  Dennis Prager about happiness and then discusses happiness with comedians Elon Gold and Modi. 

Political Hitman 23OCT2019 - PODCAST

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How Can You Be Happy? Howie and his guests have the answer! - Political Hitman

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