From HBO's In Treatment to Showtime's Homeland, Israel has become a prominent exporter of quality content for the American television industry. As an emerging studio, Netflix wasn't about to miss out. They set their eyes on Fauda. Fauda is one of the most successful and critically acclaimed Israeli TV shows in recent years. It tells the story of Doron, a member of a covert anti-terror unit in the Israeli military, whose world is split in two, between his undercover identity and his life back hom...
Mar 15, 2017•53 min
Every year under the sweltering sun of the Negev Desert, a city forms for just 5 days. This city is called Midburn. Inspired by the Burning Man Festival in the Nevada desert, Midburn is currently the 2nd biggest “burn” event outside of the US, boasting 8,000 people in 2016. The community of people which gather each year have a fascinating story and a bona fide culture. Itamar Cohen, Midburn’s Head of Operations, joins 2NJB to talk about what it takes to be a “burner”. We also played amazing musi...
Mar 08, 2017•1 hr
The right of return for the Jewish people states that anyone with at least one Jewish grandparent may become a citizen of the State of Israel. The reasoning: this was the criteria by which the Jews were persecuted under the Third Reich. On the other hand, if you want to have an ordained marriage in the State of Israel, the par is set a little higher: your mother must be Jewish. This dissonance leads to an inevitable rift in Israeli society: people who live here as lawful citizens, but are unable...
Mar 01, 2017•1 hr 4 min
Donald J. Trump’s presidential campaign was sprinkled with promises that resonated strongly with many on Israel’s right. From reversing the Iran deal to a more lenient settlements policy and moving the embassy to Jerusalem, these campaign promises turned into expectations on November 8, 2016. The question now is will Israel's right ultimately be disillusioned or rejoice in Trump’s success? Oren Nahari joins 2NJB to talk about Trump’s first 30 days from the Israeli perspective. Nahari is head of ...
Feb 23, 2017•55 min
Shen Liberman is the head of the Culture Desk at Channel 10 News. She started her career as a radio anchor for Galatz, Israel’s military radio (it’s a thing). From there, she continued on to 7 years of exile in the barren wastelands of New York and Los Angeles. Between serving hummus dishes as a waitress, staying in the most luxurious hotels and interviewing celebrities, Shen built an impressive career as a journalist. This week Shen joins Two Nice Jewish Boys to share her tales of the media wor...
Feb 16, 2017•1 hr
This Sunday is the birthday of the iconic 16th American President and it turns out that Abraham Lincoln was in fact a pretty good friend of the Jews (at a time when it wasn’t necessarily so popular to befriend the “Hebrews”). Abraham Jonas, who the president himself described as his “most valued friend”, was first to advise Lincoln to run for president. Issachar Zacherie, foot-doctor and spy, alleviated many a pains on Lincoln's feet but also helped the president secure his second election. Thes...
Feb 09, 2017•59 min
MK Sharren Haskel joined the parliament not too long ago, in late 2015. Nevertheless, she's managed to do quite a bit in the last year and a half. Haskel, the youngest MK of the Likud party, is the flag-bearer for the cannabis bill which was long opposed, and recently endorsed by Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan. In addition to being an active member on several Knesset committees, Haskel works diligently on issues such as public diplomacy, the environment, health care, and animal rights. Ret...
Feb 02, 2017•59 min
Episode 22 - Uri Geller, Spoon Bender and Spy by Eytan and Naor
Jan 25, 2017•59 min
Jonathan Elkhoury was only 9 years old when he fled Lebanon with his mother and brother in 2001. The family reunited with Jonathan's father, an ex-officer of the SLA (South Lebanon Army) who had sought refuge in Israel the year before. Today Elkhoury is a proud Zionist and the spokesman for the Israeli Christians Recruitment Forum. 2NJB sat with Jonathan to talk about his amazing life story. Today we also feature the amazing song Dissipating Dream by Telalit!
Jan 20, 2017•58 min
Professor Deborah Lipstadt’s amazing story has been recently adapted into the beautiful Hollywood movie “Denial” starring Rachel Weiss. She sat with 2NJB as we spoke about Holocaust Deniers, her career and the life-turning event that unfolded as she was sued by Holocaust Denier David Erving.
Jan 12, 2017•54 min
Nobel Laureate Professor Robert John Aumann talks game theory, a bit of politics and much more with 2NJB. Listen, like and share!
Jan 05, 2017•55 min
2NJB hosts the very funny Daniel Sal to talk about Druze, Birthright and the best Kanafeh in Israel. We also have music from the very talented Sasha Daniel. Listen, like and share! http://www.sashadaniel.com/ https://sashadaniel.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/musicbysashadaniel/
Dec 29, 2016•58 min
Gilead Sher, Chief of Staff to former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, talks to Two Nice Jewish Boys (that's us) about the 2000 Camp David Accords, his books and much, much more. Listen, like and share. Follow him on Twitter @GileadSher https://twitter.com/gileadsher His latest book הקרב על הבית is available (in Hebrew) here: http://tinyurl.com/gleptuw And his book The Israeli-Palestinian Peace Negotiations 1999-2000: Within Reach, here: http://tinyurl.com/z3wuovt
Dec 22, 2016•59 min
Mendy Cahan joins Two Nice Jewish Boys to speak about his lifelong relationship with the Yiddish language, how he rediscovered its wonders and struggles to preserve its heritage. Join us for an unbelievably touching and thought-provoking account of a man who carries the torch for an almost forgotten language. Yung Yiddish's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/yung.yidish
Dec 14, 2016•1 hr 2 min
Aliyah is a comic gold mine. Ask Benji Lovitt, who joins us to talk comedy, Israel and some other really offensive stuff we’re all a bit sorry we said (mostly Eytan)... but hey! It’s recorded! Benji's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/funnybenji/ And website: https://www.benjilovitt.com We also played the amazing song 'He' by Trust a Lady (Zohar Ginzburg) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrustALady Bandcamp: https://trustalady.bandcamp.com
Dec 08, 2016•58 min
Simona Weinglass, investigative reporter for The Times of Israel, offers us a glimpse of what really goes on behind the scenes of the Binary Options industry in Israel. You need to hear this! For her original exposé on the industry: http://tinyurl.com/hclwtuw And for more of Simona Weinglass: https://www.facebook.com/simona.weinglass http://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/simona-weinglass/
Dec 01, 2016•56 min
Two Nice Jewish Boys… and a Pizzaiolo! Giuseppe Giordano joins us to talk about pizza, life in Tel Aviv and the two legendary pizza places that he opened and closed throughout the years. Episode 13 - 24.11.16
Nov 24, 2016•1 hr 3 min
A funny podcast in English about Israel. Eytan and Naor about life in Israel and life in general. Today we have Jen Charlton with us! She is a gifted musician, she lives in Jaffa, and she's CANADIAN. She performed LIVE three of her songs! *** What we talked about? -Jen's path to music and Judaism -Musical education in Jewish homes -Life in Israel vs. life abroad Jen's website: https://jencharltonmusic.com/ Her Bandcamp: https://jencharlton.bandcamp.com/ Her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jen...
Nov 17, 2016•1 hr
A funny podcast in English about life in Israel. *** Today we are THREE nice Jewish boys, because we've had our first guest! The awesome Doron Nir, an entrepreneur, a podcaster, and a cool cool guy. Doron's podcast (for Hebrew speakers): http://geekonomy.net/ *** What we talked about? -Is Israel the "Startup Nation"? -Doron's journey with his startup Happy Sale. -How to become a successful entrepreneur in Israel. Episode 11 11.11.16
Nov 11, 2016•59 min
A new Israeli podcast in English. Eytan and Naor talk about Israel, life in Israel and life in general. What we talked about? -The Ari Shavit scandal, Israeli men and sexual harassments. -The new Hillary mails and Anthony wiener. -Deputy MInister Ayub Kara's Italian scandal. Episode 10 - 3.11.16
Nov 03, 2016•53 min
A new Israeli podcast in English. Eytan and Naor talk about Israel, life in Israel and life in general. *** Today featuring spectacular music by Malik feat. Yaara Levi, and Amit Shaked feat. Korin Alal! *** What we talked about? -Tinder and STDs. -The Stuxnet Virus, Israel and cyber warfare. -Facial cleansing for men - legitimate? Episode 9 - 27.10.16
Oct 27, 2016•56 min
A new Israeli podcast in English. Eytan and Naor talk about Israel, life in Israel and life in general. Today featuring great great music by Bad Bad Hats. Like them on Facebook! Their albums are on Bandcamp also! What we talked about? -Naor's voyage to the UK. -What the Jewish holiday of Sukkot's all about. -Book recommendation - 'Lies Everyone Tells' by Tuvia Tenenbom. Songs we played: It Hurts and Midway by the Bad Bad Hats. Don't forget to buy the albums by Bad Bad Hats on Bandcamp: https://b...
Oct 21, 2016•1 hr 10 min
A new Israeli podcast in English. Eytan and Naor talk about Israel, life in Israel and life in general. Today featuring incredible music by Hadass Laher and Echo! Like them on Facebook! Follow them on Youtube! What we talked about? -How was Rosh HaShana, and what is it all about. -What's with Americans and Apple products? -All that went down during Shimon Peres' funeral. Don't forget to buy Echo's new amazing album on Bandcamp: https://rawtapes.bandcamp.com/album/calling-on-wonders Episode 7 - 6...
Oct 06, 2016•1 hr 1 min
A new Israeli podcast in English. Eytan and Naor talk about Israel, life in Israel and life in general. (We said it's episode 7 but it's actually 6. Yes, we're morons) What we talked about? -The Israeli Oscars, Miri Regev and Mahmud Darwish. -The Yom Kippur concert that was canceled in Tel Aviv. -How would the American return policy cause a zombie apocalypse. -The debate between Trump and Clinton. Episode 6 - 28.9.16
Sep 27, 2016•52 min
A new Israeli podcast in English. Eytan and Naor talk about Israel, life in Israel and life in general. This week featuring sublime music by Russo & Weinberg! (Also a special appearance by the local war siren, but don't worry, it's just a drill). What we talked about? -Experiences from recent concerts we went to. -Shimon Peres' stroke and why is he a Founding Father to us. -Coupons, FOREX and binary companies in Israel. Songs we played: "Travel" and "Wake Up" by Russo and Weinberg. Facebook:...
Sep 20, 2016•1 hr 1 min
A new Israeli podcast in English. Eytan and Naor talk about Israel, life in Israel and life in general. Today featuring great music by Omri Dagan and The Wild Willows! What we talked about? - Tales from Romania. - Eytan has moved back to Tel Aviv! - Following the train crisis - are we a Jewish state or a democracy? Songs we played: "Find Me a Place" and "Love Me" by Omri Dagan and the Wild Willows. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewildwillows Bandcamp: https://thewildwillows.bandcamp.com/ E...
Sep 13, 2016•1 hr 5 min
A new Israeli podcast in English. Eytan and Naor talk about Israel, life in Israel and life in general. What we talked about? - Fouad Ben-Eliezer's passing and the mess he left behind. - The Israeli taxi drivers. - Kickstarter projects - just say no. Episode 3 - 31.8.16
Aug 31, 2016•59 min
A new Israeli podcast in English. Eytan and Naor talk about Israel, life in Israel and life in general. What we talked about? - The salmonella food crisis in Israel. - Finding a decent apartment in TLV. - Differences between the US and Israel. Episode 2 - 23.8.16
Aug 23, 2016•55 min
A new Israeli podcast in English. Eytan and Naor talk about Israel, life in Israel and life in general. What we talked about? - Gal Gadot and Israeli actors trying to make it in the States - The elections in the USA as perceived from here. -Olympics - 44 medals to the USA vs. 2 to Israel. Should we give up? Pilot - 17.8.16
Aug 16, 2016•53 min
