Yalla Israel with Leontine & Alan
Intriguing, complicated, AMAZING Israel! Two professional Israel tour guides ; Leontine, born and raised in Holland and Alan, a good ole boy from Memphis, Tennessee, delve into Israel's complexities through personal stories, weekly topics and their adventures to off the beaten track places.You will get to know and enjoy Israel with Leontine and Alan every Sunday.
Episodes
92 episodes
Alan's Shul; The Jerusalem Promenade
In this episode we take our listeners to "Alan's Shul" on the Jerusalem Promenade or what locals call the tayelet with one of the most spectacular panoramic views of the "City of Gold."
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Season 3
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Episode 91
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23:27
The Best Hannukah Sufganiyot (Jewish Donuts) 2024
Today is the 4th day of Hanukkah. So, the topic in this episode is "sufganiyot," a Hannukah delicacy similar to donuts. Israeli bakeries have mastered the art of frying these oily, sweet and sugar coated pastries of goodness. Only one will rule...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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24:00
Hanukkah; The Elusive Maccabean Tombs
In this episode, we honor the upcoming festival of Hanukkah by traveling to the area of Modi'in in search of the long-lost "Tomb of the Maccabees" described in the Book of Maccabees and the writings of Josephus.
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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26:40
Christmas at the YMCA Jerusalem
It is starting to feel a lot (or a little) like Christmas at the historic Jerusalem International YMCA in this episode.
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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23:45
Thanksgiving Episode: Jerusalem Nightlife
In this Thanksgiving holiday episode, learn about the vibrant nightlife in Jerusalem. You might be surprised to hear there is a lot happening after dark in the "Holy City!"
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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25:33
More Than Just Hummus in Abu Ghosh; The Benedictine Monastery
Following a week of turmoil; the election of Donald Trump, the firing of Defense Minister Gallant, the anticipation of missiles from Iran, we escape to the serene gardens of the Benedictine Monastery in Abu Ghosh, an Arab Muslim village just a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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36:28
Avraham "Avi" Yosef Goldberg, Of Blessed Memory
In this week's episode, we record from section 18A of Israel's national military cemetery, Mount Herzl, where Avraham "Avi" Yosef Goldberg was laid to rest. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Avi, who fell in Lebanon last week defending...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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36:09
The Now Peaceful But Storied Hill Of San Simon
This week we record close to home in the beautiful San Simon Park. On this hilltop in the Katamon neighborhood, a fierce battle took place in 1948 during the War of Independence which determined Jerusalem's destiny.
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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26:56
Two "Yads" in the Jerusalem Hills (NOT Yad Vashem)
As the Sukkot holiday began this week in Israel, news broke about the elimination of October 7 mastermind, Yihya Sinwar. In this episode, we put Sinwar behind us and record from Mount Ora on the outskirts of Jerusalem talking about two off the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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26:43
Joanna And Eliav's Wedding
There is nothing quite like a wedding in Israel, and the wedding of Leontine's daughter Joanna and now son-in-law, Eliav was no exception! Joanna chose to be married on a Friday afternoon in Moshav Segula at the stunning Sadot Villa where the f...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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35:12
Jerusalem Design Week at Hansen House
Jets roar overhead on their way to Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, and dishes clang in the background as we record from the Ofaimme Organic Farm Cafe. In this episode, we highlight "Jerusalem Design Week" taking place at the historic Hansen...
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Season 3
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Episode 81
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31:28
October 7: A Year Later
In this episode of Yalla Israel, we take a step back and reflect on the year since October 7; the horror of that day, the shock, the response from Israel and the world, the Israeli resilience, and hope for a better and more secure future....
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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34:35
War Day 296: Khirbet Qeiyafa, Another Favorite Place
In this episode, we introduce our listeners to another one of our favorite off the beaten track sites, Khirbet Qeiyafa. This gem, hidden in the majestic foothills of Jerusalem along the Valley of Elah where King David slew Goliath, is chock ful...
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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32:59
War Day 282: Wartime Tourism
Everything changed after October 7, including and perhaps especially tourism. In this episode, find out what visits to Israel are like during these days of war; what you can see, where you can visit, what you can experience, can tour, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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33:01
War Day 254: All Eyes On Northern Israel
Since October 7, all eyes have been on Gaza on Israel's southern border and not so much on Israel's northern border with Lebanon where rockets, anti-tank missiles and explosive laden drones have relentlessly been launched by Hezbollah into Isra...
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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37:23
War Day 240- Surviving Israel Summer
There is never a bad time to visit the Holy Land, but beware, the summers are "Africa Hot!" In this episode, learn tips for staying cool and enjoying the land flowing with "Milk and Honey' all year round, even (especially) in summertime!
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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33:04
War Day 226- Part IV: Israel Wine Tasting!
In this 4th and final episode about Israel's wine, we finally sample and introduce our listeners to a variety of Israeli wines selected by our special guest and resident wine merchant, Evyatar Cohen. Lechaim!
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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45:36
War Day 219-Part III: Israel Wine Reborn
Our 4 part series featuring Israel wine continues with special guest and vintner, Evyatar Cohen. This 3rd part of the series focuses on the revival of the Israel's wine industry. Wine production in Israel was mostly suspended ...
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Season 3
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Episode 74
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30:03
War Day 212- Part II: Israel Wine History
Wine plays a significant role in the Bible and in Jewish ritual throughout history. In this 2nd episode of Yalla Israel's 4 part series about the Wine of Israel, we delve into the Biblical and ancient history of wine in the Holy Land with vintn...
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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34:03
War Day 191- Part I: Intro to Israel Wine With Our "Wine Guy", Evyatar Cohen
This episode is the first of a 4 part series about the wine of Israel; it's history, culture, rebirth and the wine! We are recording in the charming Jerusalem wine shop of Kos Shel Bracha surrounded by some o...
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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35:19
War Day 170- Purim: To Celebrate Or Not To Celebrate?
This episode of Yalla Israel, we probe into the much debated question of whether and how the holiday of Purim should be celebrated in the midst of a war for survival. Find out if Leontine and Alan feel the same way.
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Season 2
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Episode 72
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34:07
War Day 153- Start Up Nation
In this episode we talk about why, when and how Israel became known as the "start-up nation."
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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32:36
War Day 135- Cherchez La Femme
Twenty-two weeks of war have passed but life, forever changed, goes on. The Ministry of Tourism requires all licensed guides to enroll in a training courses every year. In this episode, we give our listeners a glimpse of a recent continuing edu...
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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44:47
War Day 128- Hidden Beit Zayit Dam
As Israel enters into day 128 of the longest war in its history since the War of Independece, we seek refuge in nature on a beautiful trek from the hamlet of Ein Kerem to the Beit Zayit Dam. We tell you all you need to know about this hidden ge...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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30:14
War Day 114- Helena, Queen of Jerusalem
Long before the Netflix series' "Beauty Queen of Jerusalem", there was a lesser known Queen of Jerusalem, Helena from Adiabene (modern day Kurdistan). Hear all about her journey and contributions to Jerusalem 2000 years ago and the imprint she ...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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27:27