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'Invaluable emotional insights from the Lubavitcher Rebbe'

Real Talk host Hadassah Chen speaks with author Levi Shmotkin about his efforts to bring the Lubavitcher Rebbe's advice on emotional health to everyone in an engaging and relatable format.

'Invaluable emotional insights from the Lubavitcher Rebbe'

Real Talk:

The Maccabi Tel Aviv fan who fought back in Amsterdam

Dan Kopla, a soccer fan who was present in Amsterdam for the riots, shares his harrowing experiences and what they taught him.

The Maccabi Tel Aviv fan who fought back in Amsterdam

Atty. Nathan Lewin:

'It's every US citizen's existential duty to vote for Trump'

Atty. Lewin says that 'Harris will be not only personally supportive of Palestinian causes, but will surround herself with enemies of Israel, who want to see Israel essentially destroyed or obliterated.'

'It's every US citizen's existential duty to vote for Trump'

Ami Kozak

Using laughter to touch hearts

This week, Real Talk hosts comedian, impressionist, and musician Ami Kozak who speaks about his use of comedy to spread his important message.

Using laughter to touch hearts

Yaakov Shwekey: Music strengthens souls in time of war

Singer Yaakov Shwekey sits down on Real Talk with Hadassah Chen to discuss the songwriting process and the importance of music during this time of war.

Yaakov Shwekey: Music strengthens souls in time of war

Dylan and Me:

The longstanding friendship with Bob Dylan

In his book "Dylan and Me," Louie Kemp talks about his longstanding friendship with Bob Dylan; from the time they met in a camp in Minnesota, to his making aliyah and living in Jerusalem.

The longstanding friendship with Bob Dylan

Elisha Pearl:

Make peace - in the spirit of the Rebbe

A fascinating conversation with Elisha Pearl on his book, "Make Peace," inspired by the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, which seems to be making waves in both Israeli and American political circles, and is quite an accomplishment.

Make peace - in the spirit of the Rebbe

Real Talk:

Mrs. Miryam Swerdlov leads Jewish girls from Auschwitz to Israel

Real Talk host Hadassah Chen speaks with Mrs. Miryam Swerdlov about her journeys with young girls to connect them to their heritage.

Mrs. Miryam Swerdlov leads Jewish girls from Auschwitz to Israel

Arab Zionist:

'Israeli narrative was omitted from our existence'

Rowan Othman, a Syrian peace activist, is primarily focused on developing a positive relationship between Middle Eastern Arabs and Jewish Israelis.

'Israeli narrative was omitted from our existence'

Real Talk:

The fusion between spirituality and realism

Watch: Hadassah Chen speaks with Avi Abelow, activist and media expert, and frequent contributor to Arutz Sheva, about the war, victory, and the fusion between spirituality and realism in today's era.

The fusion between spirituality and realism

Joseph Waks:

'Every Jew was called to duty on October 7th'

Social media personality Joseph Waks explains his journey from Manhattan to southern Israel in the very first days of the war.

'Every Jew was called to duty on October 7th'

Chabad on Campus

Spreading light, in wake of a surge of darkness

Rivka Minkowitz directs the Chabad Elon Jewish Student Center with her husband Rabbi Mendy. We hosted Rivka for an interview in Jerusalem, as she was here for a special Chabad on Campus visit to Israel.

Spreading light, in wake of a surge of darkness

Injured soldier speaks on unity

'A miracle I survived; I will recover and go back to Gaza'

Injured soldier, Yisrael Ben Shetrit, spoke to Arutz Sheva about his injury, the unity among IDF soldiers in Gaza, and his belief that everyone in Israel 'is a hero.'

'A miracle I survived; I will recover and go back to Gaza'

'Influencer' Yechiel Jacobs:

'The Americans are really on our side. Israel is not alone'

Instagram influencer Yechiel Jacobs spoke to Arutz Sheva, bringing a strong message: 'Israel is one of the smallest countries on planet earth, but we're the biggest family on planet earth. Keep together, keep supporting each other. Am Yisrael Chai.”

'The Americans are really on our side. Israel is not alone'

Bereaved sister:

‘In his death he commanded us to enjoy life’

Michal Greenglick, bereaved sister, finds happiness in music: 'The audience gives me strength, I give them strength. We cry, but we stick together. This makes me realize that there's a future for the Jewish people in Israel.'

‘In his death he commanded us to enjoy life’

Mother of hostage:

'He risked his life to save even the bodies of young girls'

Real Talk host Hadassah Chen speaks with the mother and brother of hostage Rom Braslavski.

'He risked his life to save even the bodies of young girls'

Entrepreneur Kevin Bermeister:

'We may be alone - but that's not a bad thing'

Entrepreneur Kevin Bermeister says that despite the international pressure on Israel, the world will soon realize that Israel is a good partner even if it insists on independence.

'We may be alone - but that's not a bad thing'

IDF reserve officer:

Hamas claimed it killed me, in response to explosion video

Major Moishi Grunberg describes to Arutz Sheva how, after he dedicated the explosion of a building containing terrorist infrastructure to his daughter's birthday, Hamas claimed he was killed by a sniper.

Hamas claimed it killed me, in response to explosion video

Yonina: 'This is how a song was born during the war'

Yoni and Nina Tokayer, known as Yonina, spoke to Arutz Sheva about creativity in wartime and the way music helps Israeli advocacy.

Yonina: 'This is how a song was born during the war'

MK Almog Cohen:

'10/7 is Israel's 9/11; but from here we will rise'

MK Cohen to Arutz Sheva: 'Europe made a big mistake when it opened its door to all the immigrants and now they are paying the price, but they have to understand this is not the maximum price. The price will be very much higher.'

'10/7 is Israel's 9/11; but from here we will rise'

'Real Talk' with Daniel Finkelman:

Using showbiz for the sake of Israel

'Real Talk' with Daniel Finkelman, prolific director, producer, and founder of SparksNext

Using showbiz for the sake of Israel

Real Talk:

The Fiddler on the Tank

Hadassah Chen speaks with Mordechay, an IDF Artillery Corps soldier who suffered 11 broken ribs but is still working to inspire others.

The Fiddler on the Tank

Meet the man who brings out the soldiers' smiles

Menachem Geisinsky, who runs the 'Smiling Soldiers' project, talks with Hadassah Chen about his unique project, and the over 15,000 stories it has told.

Meet the man who brings out the soldiers' smiles

Bereaved son on Real Talk:

'All our leaders need to be replaced'

Bereaved son Micah Lakin Avni lays out the steps for Israel to see a new and brighter future after the war.

'All our leaders need to be replaced'

'Real Talk' with 'That Jewish Family'

Meeting That Jewish Family for an interview was an exciting opportunity for me to delve deeper into the lives and experiences of this renowned social media sensation.

'Real Talk' with 'That Jewish Family'

Real Talk:

Interview with the proud mother of an IDF soldier

An inspiring interview with Devorah Lea Andrusier, mother of a lone soldier deployed to the battlefields of the Gaza Strip.

Interview with the proud mother of an IDF soldier

Parents of kidnapped soldier:

'We don't need sympathy, we need action'

The parents of hostage Omer Neutra say that everyone, both citizens and lawmakers around the world, needs to push for the hostages' release.

'We don't need sympathy, we need action'

Margaret Rottem:

'We are the people of the book'

Special interview with Margaret Lunzer Rottem about the legacy her father Jack Lunzer and the Valmadonna Collection at the national library.

'We are the people of the book'

Michal Oshman:

What would you do if you weren't afraid?

'Real Talk' with Michal Oshman who worked at Facebook and TikTok and discovered the light of Judaism.

What would you do if you weren't afraid?

Real Talk:

Avraham Fried presents his new childrens' book

Hadassah Chen met renounce renowned artist Avraham Fried behind the scenes of the Tzama show in Jerusalem.

Avraham Fried presents his new childrens' book

Fleur Hassan Nahum:

The mission - fighting on the media battlefront

'Real Talk' with prominent Israeli politician and media expert Fleur Hassan Nahum

The mission - fighting on the media battlefront

'Real Talk' with Jeryko:

The American singer who came to strengthen and be part

Musician Yaniv Hoffman is in Israel, working on the front lines, meeting with fellow soldiers, and providing strength through his music

The American singer who came to strengthen and be part

Real Talk:

The Rabbi who brought the hostages' families to the 'Ohel'

Rabbi Assi Spiegel speaks about trip to the US with families of the Israelis kidnapped by Hamas terrorists in Gaza

The Rabbi who brought the hostages' families to the 'Ohel'

Real Talk:

Navigating challenges & finding unity in Rome's Jewish community

'Real Talk' with Mr. Viktor Fadlun, the esteemed head of the Jewish community in Rome

Navigating challenges & finding unity in Rome's Jewish community

'Real Talk' with Maurizio Molinari, director of La Repubblica

In an all-telling interview, I spoke with the director of La Repubblica about antisemitism, politics, Israeli-Italian relations, and more.

'Real Talk' with Maurizio Molinari, director of La Repubblica

Hadassah Chen:

Though far away, still acting to present Israel's case

Hadassah Chen and her family were in Italy for Sukkot when terror struck. She is now part of the efforts to spread Israel's truth.

Though far away, still acting to present Israel's case

Eitan and Leora Ashman:

Dealing with the challenge of Aphasia, together

Meet the incredibly inspiring couple who face a significant challenge in their lives and are now using their experience to raise awareness.

Dealing with the challenge of Aphasia, together

Real Talk with Atty. Nati Rom:

Between the hills of Samaria and the courts of law

We had the opportunity to host Attorney Nati Rom for a talk about the love of the land and the fight for truth.

Between the hills of Samaria and the courts of law

'Real Talk' with Eli Marcus

Growing up in a family of music, finding your own tune

Eli Marcus, a rising star in the Jewish music world, told us about his musical background and his close-knit, supportive, talented family.

Growing up in a family of music, finding your own tune

New book:

'How to believe in heaven when it hurts like hell'

'Real Talk' with Rabbi Gershon Shusterman, author of "Why God Why"

'How to believe in heaven when it hurts like hell'

Cindy Seni

'Real Talk' with 'Jewish Matchmaking' star

Cindy Seni from the Netflix's hit series comes to the studio with her insights and thoughts from behind the scenes.

'Real Talk' with 'Jewish Matchmaking' star

Extensive INN interview:

Pollard: 'I told the warden - G-d runs the world, not you'

Jonathan Pollard joins Israel National News to discuss both his own past and Israel's future.

Pollard: 'I told the warden - G-d runs the world, not you'

Hatzalah Without Borders:

Resilience and dedication

'Real Talk' with Natalie Sopinsky, from the "Hatzalah Without Borders" organization

Resilience and dedication

Israel & USA:

Understanding the complex diplomatic relations

Watch: Real Talk with Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States - Michael Oren

Understanding the complex diplomatic relations

Real Talk with Benny Friedman:

It's not about being a star, but about connecting souls

Benny Friedman visited the studio on a very important day for Chabad and world Jewry - Gimel Tamuz. Watch.

It's not about being a star, but about connecting souls

Real Talk: The secret behind a great rabbinical sermon

A peek into the life of Rabbi Yossy Goldman, a great rabbi in South Africa and a hand-appointed emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Real Talk: The secret behind a great rabbinical sermon

The woman behind Codex Sasson

Real Talk with Sharon Liberman Mintz, the Curator of Jewish Art at the Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary.

The woman behind Codex Sasson

Real Talk:

Chess and faith

An inspiring story of an inspiring chess master - Allen Avraham J Steigman.

Chess and faith

Rabanit Bassie Garelik:

The 'Shlucha' who came to restore the faith

'Real Talk' with the woman who was sent 63 years ago to rebuild the Jewish community in Milan after the war.

The 'Shlucha' who came to restore the faith

New King Crowned:

Are you 'team husband' or 'team wife'?

Four points I want to share on the coronation of King Charles. Op-ed.

Are you 'team husband' or 'team wife'?

'A new king is a celebration'

Watch: A new episode of 'Real Talk', this time with Rabbi YY Schochet.

'A new king is a celebration'

"It's a Jewish state first, and then a democracy"

Watch: We spoke with some of the participants of the mass right-wing protest in Jerusalem, asking what made them to take to the streets.

"It's a Jewish state first, and then a democracy"

Music from the horror

'Real Talk' with Francesco Lotoro, the Italian composer who gave life to music from the death camps

Music from the horror

It's a bird, it's a plane... it's Hatzolah Air

'Real Talk' with Captain Eli Rowe and Doctor Avishai Neuman of Hatzolah Air.

It's a bird, it's a plane... it's Hatzolah Air

Helping the Jews of Ukraine - in Ukraine and in Israel

'Real Talk' with Dan Makogon, of STL Israel. Watch.

Helping the Jews of Ukraine - in Ukraine and in Israel

Real Talk:

It's time for a moment of silence

Rabbi Avraham Frank and his wife wish to have all schools implement a moment of silence.

It's time for a moment of silence

Being a rabbi in Brazil, offering soup and spirituality

'Real Talk' with Rabbi Dovid Weitman, Rabbi of Sao Paolo’s Jewish community

Being a rabbi in Brazil, offering soup and spirituality

Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar

The Rabbi whose synagogue became an emergency center

'Real Talk' with Rabbi of 'The Shu'l of Bal Harbour in Surfside, Florida

The Rabbi whose synagogue became an emergency center

Real Talk with Haim Gozali, the Israeli Batman

Meet the Israeli martial arts champion who uses his capabilities to bring peace and spread his Zionist ideals.

Real Talk with Haim Gozali, the Israeli Batman

Inspiring:

Humor and laughter to commemorate the murdered child

'Real Talk' with Sherri Mandell, the bereaved mother of terror victim Kobi Mandell

Humor and laughter to commemorate the murdered child