20 MAR 2024 · Professor Alon Tal, accomplished environmental activitist, professor, and former member of Knesset (Blue and White party) has built an impressive resume over the years championing environmental causes. In this episode, we discuss Israel's environmental progress over the years, challenges that he and the world face, his time in the Knesset, and a clear optimism that shines with hope.

11 MAR 2024 · This episode features Omri Marcus, original writer on Eretz Nehederet ("A Wonderful Country" - SNL meets The Daily Show), founder of Comedy for a Change, writer and consultant on many shows, and now a Creative AI strategist. Our topic is Israeli comedy and Omri reflects on the topic from many angles. We cover the origins and evolution of Israeli comedy, what comedy looks like today, what makes Israeli comedy Israeli, and the fusion of AI and comedy. Some references that Omri makes (homework for the students of comedy who are listening): Omri's article on writing one-liners: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-ways-write-one-liners-omri-marcus/ The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels, and the History of American Comedy by Kliff Nesteroff Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars Editing: Itai Shelem Studio: TLV1 Studios

5 MAR 2024 · This week's episode features Aleeza Chanowitz, creator, writer, and star of the Israeli HOT series, Chanshi, about a Modern Orthodox young woman who makes aliyah from Brooklyn and encounters the challenges of being a new immigrant. The series follows her struggles in managing the unrealistic expectations she has about Israel and learning about herself along the way. We talk about her experiences in film school, the process of creating the show, and her own connection with the character along with the desire to feel a sense of belonging in Israeli society.

4 MAR 2024 · Welcome to Sababoosh! In need of 30 minutes of lightness amongst all of the heaviness? Let's spread some love of Israel through a look at Israeli culture - music, food, movies, literature, and so much more. Episodes will focus on Hebrew slang, Israeli TV, Israeli comedy, and the list will go on. I hope you'll give it a listen! Exciting guests coming up.

29 FEB 2024 · Learn about trends, highlights, and the future of Hebrew with Guy Sharett, the host of the podcast, Streetwise Hebrew.

25 FEB 2024 · Guy shares a wealth of knowledge and insights into language and culture, old and new slang, Hebrew and its relation to other languages, and the future of Hebrew and slang.