Josh Hasten

Mar

2020

Just Stay Home

On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh encourages his listeners to “just stay home,” in order to do their part in stopping the spread of the Coronavirus. While leaving home to shop for food or visit the pharmacy is a must, Josh insists that public gatherings in synagogues or elsewhere must be avoided at this time. Also on the show, Prime Minister Netanyahu pulls a political rabbit out of the hat, while Israel promises that despite the egg shortage, boats with eggs are on the way, just in time for Passover.

Mar

2020

Quarantined from Corona

On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh shares what it’s like to be quarantined as Israeli health officials put a near closure on the entire country. Despite the crisis, Josh says that a lot of good is still happening here in Israel and all over the world. He says that together we can defeat the virus.

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Mar

2020

Israeli Parents Get a Crash Course in Homeschooling

Israeli youths during a remote learning session at their home in Moshav Yashresh on March 18, 2020. Photo by Yossi Aloni/Flash90.

After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shut down the country’s schools and universities until at least after Passover, Israeli parents, like their counterparts in other countries shut down by the COVID-19 virus, suddenly found themselves confronted with the task of overseeing their children’s education.

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Mar

2020

Living with Coronavirus while Focusing on the Positives

On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, an interview with educator and lecturer Rabbi Zev Shandalov who says that despite a virtual country-wide quarantine as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, the focus should not be on what we can’t do, but on what we can do. Namely the Rabbi says that we should use this opportunity to read more, get to know our families better, study more Torah, and other positive activities even while being on lock down.

Also on the show Josh discusses the current political reality as the country’s leaders try to put together a government, with Blue and White head Benny Gantz disappointingly accepting the endorsement of the Arab Balad Party – an extremist element whose goal is to destroy the State of Israel from within.

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Mar

2020

Elections Interview on i24NEWS – 1 March 2020

Josh Hasten talks elections with Tomer from Meretz on i24NEWS English.

Mar

2020

Israel Back to the Polls for a Third Time in a Year

On today’s special election edition of Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh interviews the “man (and woman) in the street” outside a Gush Etzion polling station, as Israel votes for the 23rd Knesset – the country’s third election within a year. While most voters interviewed in this non-scientific poll said they would vote for Yemina led by Naftali Bennett, others said they would be choosing PM Netanyahu’s Likud. Other voters were undecided going into the polling station. Listen to today’s show to get a sense of the logic used by some Israelis as they cast their ballots.

Feb

2020

Coronavirus Panic Hits Israel

On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh discusses the fears of Coronavirus reaching Israel’s shores as South Korean tourists who tested positive for the virus recently toured the country. Around 200 Israeli students, teachers and border police are under quarantine as they may have come in close contact to the group during their visit. Also on the show, Josh praises the IDF’s decision to create deterrence against terror by refusing to turn over the body of a terrorist who tried to plant an explosive device along the Israel/Gaza border fence.

Feb

2020

Former MK Yehuda Glick Arrested for ‘Provocative Behavior’ on Temple Mount

Commander of the Jerusalem District Police Doron Yedid with former Knesset member Yehuda Glick at the Western Wall Plaza near the Mughrabi Bridge in the Old City of Jerusalem after clashes broke out on the Temple Mount and around its gates, as Jews mark Tisha B’Av and Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha, on Aug. 11, 2019. Photo by Hadas Parush/Flash90.

The former Likud Party Knesset member tells JNS that the incident epitomizes the fact that non-Muslims are discriminated against at the holy site in Jerusalem.

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Feb

2020

Extension of High-Speed Rail to Old City Jerusalem Expected to Alleviate Traffic, Boost Tourism

Transportation Minister Bezalel Smotrich on the first ride of the the new high-speed train between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv on Dec. 18, 2019. To help tourists and east local traffic congestion, he announced its future extension to the Old City, February 2020. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

“Jews from around the world will be able to land at Ben-Gurion and in a short amount of time be at the Western Wall to be spiritually uplifted. It’s the perfect blend of modern technology and ancient spirituality,” said Rabbi Steve Burg, CEO of Aish HaTorah.

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Feb

2020

ZOA at the WZC

On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten an interview with ZOA Chairman Mark Levenson. The ZOA has put together a wide coalition for the current US World Zionist Congress elections. Levenson explains how his slate is running under the banner of “Courageously Defending Israel, Sovereignty, and the Jewish People.” Also on the show, a very special interview with Rochelle Wreschner of “Gift it Well.” Her new and unique company offers specialized gifts and services fitting the needs of people in Israel dealing will illness.