Josh Hasten

May

2020

Coming Out of Corona Lockdown

On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten an interview with Natalie Sopinsky, Director of Development for the Rescuers Without Borders emergency first response organization. Sopinsky says that her org. has been on the front lines as Corona testers over the last few months, in addition to their regular duties of saving lives of those in terror attacks and car accidents etc. The organization also devoted countless hours to delivering essentials to those at-risk under quarantine. Sopinsky is proud of the way Israel handled the crisis and is optimistic as the country has started opening up, after being on lockdown for several months.

Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood

May

2020

Israeli Taxpayer Money Rewarding Terror

On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, an interview with Maurice Hirsch, Head of legal strategies at Palestinian Media Watch, who is outraged at Israel’s decision to “loan” the PA $800 million due to their claim that as a result of Corona, they are on the verge of collapse. Hirsch says that the payment fundamentally undermines the war on terror, as the PA has shown time and time again, that the funding they receive from international sources is diverted towards their “pay to slay” program, which awards terrorists and their families for carrying out attacks against Israelis.

Photo Credit: Hebrew Wikipedia / The Israel Defense Forces

May

2020

When a Saver of Lives Needs to be Saved: Eli Beer’s Story

Eli Beer, founder and president of United Hatzalah, saying the Shema upon arriving in Israel after battling COVID-19 for six weeks at a hospital in Miami, Fla. Credit: United Hatzalah.

United Hatzalah’s founder and president, who returned to Israel after surviving a six-week battle against COVID-19 in a Miami hospital.

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May

2020

Combating Terror During Corona

Marc Provisor Director of Security Projects for the One Israel Fund organization joins Josh Hasten on this week’s edition of Israel Uncensored. Provisor describes what its like to fight Jihadist terror with the additional challenges brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic. Hear how One Israel Fund continues to operate during these difficult times providing creative solutions towards fighting terror, while enhancing the lives of Israelis, especially those in living in Judea and Samaria, and other border communities.

May

2020

Jewish Initiative Crowdfunds Gear for Health-Care Workers to Protect Against Coronavirus

The arrival of supplies to Cedar Sinai Park Assisted Living in Portland, Ore., April 2020. Credit: Courtesy.

With more than 1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States to date, many of the hardest-hit states include those with large Jewish populations—New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California. As a result, Jewish nonprofit organizations in the heath-care arena, including nursing homes and assisted-living centers, hospice facilities and those who provide homecare for Holocaust survivors and other vulnerable populations, have witnessed overwhelming fatality rates as a result of the pandemic.

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May

2020

Recalling San Remo and International Law Regarding the Jewish State, 100 Years Later

Delegates at the San Remo conference in 1920. Source: YouTube.

Exactly 100 years ago this week, World War I allied powers including the British Empire, Italy, France and Japan, along with the United States serving as an observer nation, met in San Remo, Italy, and ratified the 1917 Balfour Declaration, calling for a national home for the Jewish people in “Palestine.”

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Apr

2020

Remembering Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

On the eve of Israel’s Yom Ha’zikaron (Memorial Day) for Israeli soldiers and terror victims, Josh Hasten interviews Adena Mark Kapon, whose mother Sara Blaustein HY”D was murdered in a 2001, Gush Etzion terror attack. Hear how Adena, who says she remembers her mother each and every, drew inspiration from her mother’s memory and made Aliyah with her family to join the Zionist endeavor. She also shares how she personally commemorates Memorial Day each year, and how this year will be somewhat different as a result of Corona.

Photo Credit: Wikimedia / The Israel Defense Forces

Apr

2020

Schottensteins Dedicate Mayanot’s Main Entrance

David and Eda Schottenstein in 2010, dedicating the Holtzberg Administration Center

Following the successful sale of his Privé Revaux company last month, entrepreneur David Schottenstein and his wife Eda have dedicated the main entrance of the new Mayanot World Center in Jerusalem, Israel.

The Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies is overwhelmed with gratitude towards our great friends and partners Mr. David and Eda Schottenstein for their extreme generosity, in dedicating the main entrance of our new World Center in Jerusalem.

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Apr

2020

Mayanot Goes Viral With Global Learning During Covid-19

Mayanot Yeshiva in Jerusalem has not allowed coronavirus lockdown to stop the learning of Torah, moving its classes online for students.

We are truly living in unprecedented times. The Israeli Ministry of Health has placed the entire country on a near total lockdown. Schools, restaurants, malls, and places of entertainment, have all been closed. And as of this writing, the ministry is encouraging all Israelis to stay at home 24/7, besides for trips to the supermarket, pharmacy, or any other purposes which constitute an emergency. This is all the result of a tiny microbe, the COVID – 19 or Coronavirus, which has wreaked havoc on the world community.

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Apr

2020

Remembering the Holocaust – From Home

In the age of Corona, this year’s annual Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day in Israel will be commemorated at home through technology. To discuss this reality and to share his story of survival with Josh Hasten, is Walter Bingham, who at 96, is the world’s oldest radio talk-show host. Hear how he survived Kristallnacht as a young teen, and was fortunate to make it to England on a Kindertransport. Bingham eventually made Aliyah where he continues to this day, his career in journalism. Don’t miss the interview with Bingham – a truly inspiring Jewish treasure and hero.

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