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The Pulse of Israel

Hear what is really going on, beyond the headlines, with Israel and the Jewish people. Avi Abelow is a proud Jew, living the Jewish dream in the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people, here to give you the true pulse of Israel.

Episodes

What's the Judicial reform about? Defending Israel's Democracy & Justice

There is so much misinformation being spread about Israel's judicial reform. In this video, we put together the actual truth, clearly showing the undemocratic state of the justice system today. One can argue about what the solution should be, and that is what the politicians should be focused on. Instead, however, too many very rich elites and organizations have chosen to spread lies, and use emotional manipulation, to get people out in the streets to protest the much needed, and democratic,...

May 15, 20236 min

Our Insane Reality with Gaza Rockets As We Are Winning

Here in Israel things have quieted down, as a ceasefire went into effect late last night. But, as we know, a ceasefire is just a temporary break, where we cease until they decide to start firing again.Regardless, you do not want to miss my inspiring update that puts everything into perspective.

May 14, 20238 min

Islamic Jihad Attacks Jerusalem Area Before Shabbat

Here in Gush Etzion the red alert siren went off and everyone indoors ran to our safety rooms.We heard booms and found out later on that two rockets fell in the area, one in an open field and one next to the main road that we all travel on, that is always filled with cars. Thankfully, nobody was hurt by either of those rockets. One rocket also fell on a house in Sderot. Thankfully, nobody was hurt in that attack either.

May 12, 20234 min

Israel Under Attack Again. This is How We End It

Israel is under attack again. Hundreds and hundreds of rockets have been launched by Arab Muslim terrorists in Gaza, literally only feet away from residential homes. Israel is currently attacking terror targets in Gaza as we speak. However, this will not end the terror from our enemies in Gaza. The solution is simple and it is up to us. Do not miss hearing the politically incorrect truths about our situation that you will hardly hear anywhere else.

May 10, 20236 min

Modern Jewish Hero Attacked in the Judean Hills

Yisrael & Nechama are modern King Davids standing up as proud Jews, protecting the Jewish people and the land of Israel just by how they are living their lives. You do not want to miss being inspired by their story. Unfortunately, Yisrael was recently attacked by Arab Muslims. They need our help. Please help Yisrael & Nechama while Israel is in the hospital. Yisrael & Nechama are proud Jewish Shepards in the Southern Hills of Hevron. Yisrael was attacked by Arab Muslims and he is now...

May 09, 20237 min

Going Deep with Rabbi Katz on Why Jews Celebrate the Lag Ba'omer Holiday, and why Bonfires?

This week Jewish people around the world will be celebrating the holiday of Lag Ba’omer. Why? Israel will be filled with bonfires up and down the country. Again, why? There is so much depth to this holiday that even many Jews don’t even grasp.What are we celebrating???This morning’s Pulse of Israel Torah Talk with Rabbi Shlomo Katz breaks down the powerful and deep meaning of the Lag Ba’omer holiday.

May 07, 202324 min

Israel's Declaration of Independence Proves the Need for Judicial Reform

The anti-democratic, anti-judicial reform movement is using the Declaration of Independence as a prop "proving" that the much needed, and democratic, judicial reform is anti-democratic. When was the last time you read or heard the words of Israel's Declaration of Independence? Once you do, one understands that nothing can be further from the truth. You do not want to miss hearing how the truth is exactly the opposite.

May 04, 202318 min

Venice, Italy Special: Educating the Youth of European Jewry

Many European Jewish youth do not attend Jewish dayschools and lack proper Jewish education. While on a short family getaway to Venice, Italy I met up with Tali Basali who is providing a solution to solve that problem. Join me in the famous Venice Ghetto as I speak to Tali about life in Venice and her special educational project for European Jewish youth. I promise, more Pulse of Israel episodes will be coming about the Jewish Ghetto in Venice, Italy.

May 02, 202310 min

Important Truths about Israel & the Jewish People with Dave Rubin in Jerusalem

Talking truth about Israel with Dave Rubin as we walk to the Old City of Jerusalem, the eternal, Biblical, beautiful and indivisible capital of the Jewish people since King David’s time! Since Dave is someone who understands that the cultural/political upheaval in the US is similar to the one going on today in Israel, I asked him for words of advice/encouragement for the Israeli people. Let’s just say Dave truly gets it! You do not want to miss the Pulse of Israel video with his response. Sign u...

May 01, 20236 min

The Mood in Israel as We Enter Memorial Day & Independence Day

The Jewish people usually enters our national days of mourning and celebration as a unified nation, despite the social tensions that exist. This year is different. This year, a tiny elite extreme left has taken over and created a public atmosphere of division, even though we are not divided! As I keep on emphasizing, in reality we are one united people here in Israel, with a tiny, yet rich and powerful deep state, minority creating a side show. Unfortunately, this side show is giving the impress...

Apr 25, 202312 min

Evil CNN Does it Again - Focusing on The Silver Lining

Moral equivalency and political correctness has killed morality today. Period. Unfortunately, due to this publicly accepted and condoned culture of immorality, innocent Jews are being attacked, and even killed, daily. Why should our Arab Muslim enemies stop? Their acts of violence against us are being condoned by the Western world. Rabbi Shlomo Katz's blood was "boiling" after I shared this CNN clip with him: https://www.israelunwired.com/cnn-anchor-kills-terror-victims-a-second-ti...

Apr 24, 202315 min

Special Visit to Israel: Rabbi Efrem Goldberg & Rabbi Shay Shachter

I had the merit of interviewing Boca Raton Synagogue Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Shay Shachter of Woodmere Synagogue after their special visit to Leo Dee, a student of theirs that neither had a chance to personally meet. You see, both of these Rabbis record Torah lessons online with people all over the world who listen/watch to learn their Torah. When they heard from Leo Dee’s public remarks that he has been learning their Torah for years, and sharing it with his late wife and kids, these two...

Apr 20, 202328 min

Connecting All Jews

As the Jewish people around the world, especially in Israel, are experiencing divisive times, it was a pleasure to speak with Ori Sobovitz about the amazing projects he works on to unite all Jews. While Ori works fulltime for OurCrowd, a top crowdfunding venture capital fund that invests in Israeli businesses and startups, he also finds the time for these special and needed projects. One of the projects is a unique book with teachings of Torah, from the weekly Torah portions, that Jews of all ty...

Apr 19, 202320 min

Reclaiming our National Jewish Identity To End the Tragedies

We here in the community of Efrat, in the Judean Hills, home to the Dee family, are still very much experiencing the effects of the tragedy that befell the Dee family, our friends and neighbors.I sat down with Rabbi Shlomo Katz, my friend and Rabbi, to discuss what we are all experiencing, how it has impacted the Jewish people and most importantly, how we move forward as a people to put an end to similar tragedies.

Apr 16, 202333 min

Terror Hits My Community During the Passover Holiday

Our enemies don't stop. Rocket attacks during the Passover holiday and a terror attack hours ago that killed two daughters of a friend of mine in a shooting attack as they were driving. The wife/mother is in serious condition having surgery as I write these words. Please pray for the mother Leah bat Tziporah. We need to keep on telling the truth to wake people up. Please help me accomplish this very important task. NOTE: We have used artificial intelligence for subtitles. They are not perfec...

Apr 07, 20237 min

The Pilots Insubordination and the Optimistic Truth about the Judicial Reform Protest Fallout

The judicial reform in Israel, currently stopped, has thrown Israel into a societal crisis as we have never experienced, including the insubordination of some of Israel's elite airforce pilots. Join me to understand, in a much deeper way, the societal impact this is having on Israeli society, how it is actually leading to the very positive outcome of many more Israelis waking up to the existence of a deep state in Israel, and how this is connected to everything the USA is experiencing today ...

Apr 04, 202314 min

We are Experiencing the Birth-pains of Redemption

As Jews around the world prepare for Pesach/Passover, I just enjoyed a fabulous and extremely insightful interview with Rabbi Eli Mischel connecting the very saddening state of current events today in Israel to a beautiful teaching of Rav Kook and the redemption story that we celebrate on Passover. The bottom line, we have to view what we are experiencing today as a people with regard to the judicial reform through the eyes of the Bible and redemption. Even though things look bad, it is all goin...

Apr 03, 202325 min

"The Jewish People are the Chosen People" - What Does that Mean?

What a fascinating conversation with Rabbi Neil Winkler, a Rabbi I have had the privilege of knowing and learning from most of my life. Rabbi Winkler writes a weekly Torah column in the Orthodox Union's Israel Center's Torah Tidbits. I reached out to him after one of his thought-provoking articles about the Jewish people being the Chosen People. There is so much depth to understanding how the Jewish people are the chosen people. You do not want to miss this Rabbi Winkler breaking it all ...

Apr 02, 202355 min

Face to Face with Congressman Jim Jordan on the Weaponization of the Federal Government

Congressional staff members told me that I was on Capitol Hill on one of the craziest days in Congress. It was almost impossible to schedule a meeting with Congressman Jim Jordan since he was participating in back-to-back committee votes and meeting all day long. Thanks to the close relationship that we, at the Yes! Israel project, have developed with many US Congressmen, including Congressman Jordan, I'm very thankful that Congressman Jim Jordan took two minutes of time in between committee...

Mar 30, 20233 min

Israel Just Experienced a Political Coup by a Tiny Yet Powerful Minority

We are all being manipulated. Almost nothing we are being told about the judicial reform is true. Yet, it is causing tremendous damage to the unity of the Jewish people and the international standing of the Jewish state of Israel. Do not miss this episode to understand why this is being done and by whom.

Mar 29, 202314 min

A Historic Injustice Was Just Overturned - Returning to Northern Samaria!

Last week, Israel's Parliament, the Knesset, passed an extremely important law regarding the area of 4 destroyed Jewish communities during the 2005 Gaza disengagement. The passing of this law corrects a huge injustice that was done. It is a sign that the Jewish state of Israel is back on track. However, it is only the first step toward truly correcting the injustice of the summer of 2005.

Mar 25, 20237 min

Blessing My Son as He is About to Draft into the IDF

I was not planning on recording this blessing at our private event, but my wife recorded me and I thought that the message is important to share with you as well. I would love to hear your thoughts.May the Almighty Above look after all of our soldiers standing on the front lines protecting us all in the freedom-loving world.

Mar 22, 20235 min

US Taxpayer's Money Fund the Murder of Jews

The latest report by Palestinian Media Watch shows the direct linkage between US funding of the Palestinian Authority and UNRWA and the murder of Jews. Speaking with Maurice Hirsch, Legal Director of PMW about this latest report. This is an absolute immoral disgrace and the US government does not care. Instead, the Biden administration has recently promised more money to fund and train an even more dangerous Palestinian Authority militia. Which means, actual support for the future murder of more...

Mar 21, 202334 min

More Terror. More Miracles. And a Solution

A number of terror attacks have taken place the past few days, and miraculously, the victims were only injured even though they all could have easily been killed. But, we can not rely on miracles. We need solutions. We need action. We need the whole world, especially the Jewish world to wake up and realize that all the terror against us in the name of the fake-cause called "palestine" is essentially Jew-hating antisemitism.

Mar 20, 20239 min