Sababoosh
autor: Jake Gillis
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A dose of Israeli culture with guests from across the spectrum of culture - music, sports, TV, literature, etc. Jump in and enjoy! Especially in these dark times of hate, couldn't we all use more love of Israel?
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- The Man Who Sent Herzl to Africa: Alternate History, Self-Translation, and Time Clocks w/ Yoav Avni · 38 min · Sezon 5 Odcinek 2Welcome back! We are back in action after a break of a few months and we have some exciting guests already lined up for the weeks ahead.My guest today is Yoav Avni, one of…
- Can Comedy Heal? Laughter, Trauma, and the Israeli Spirit | with Yochay Sponder · 46 min · Sezon 5 Odcinek 1What role does comedy play in a society under constant pressure? Can laughter do more than entertain—can it actually help people heal?In this episode of Sababoosh, I sit down…
- Inside the Newsroom: Truth, Access, and Accountability w/ Journalist Lahav Harkov · 39 min · Sezon 4 Odcinek 11Journalism in Israel doesn’t happen at a distance. It happens up close, in hallways, offices, and crowded Knesset corridors where everyone knows everyone — or at least knows…
- Behind the Screen: The Ingenuity and Ambiguity of Israeli Film w/ Award-Winning Filmmaker Joseph Cedar · 48 min · Sezon 4 Odcinek 10In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Cedar, director of the Oscar-nominated film, Footnote, to explore the world of Israeli cinema. From moral ambiguity to inventive…
- The Therapeutic Lens: Documentary Beyond Storytelling w/ Documentary Filmmaker Yonatan Nir · 48 minIn this episode, we hear from Yonatan Nir as he explores how documentary film in Israel functions not only as storytelling, but as a therapeutic act. Drawing on his work as a…
- It's Not a Coincidence: Why Israel Produces So Many Mentalists w/ Guy Bavli · 38 min · Sezon 4 Odcinek 8In this episode of Sababoosh, we dive into mentalism through a conversation with Guy Bavli. What mentalism actually is, how it works, and why it sits in the gray zone between…
- How the Coffee Cart Took Over Israel: From Sidewalk Niche to Everyday Institution w/ Owner of Coffee Trail Michal Sapir · 29 min · Sezon 4 Odcinek 7Coffee carts in Israel are not a trend. They are an institution.What began as improvised roadside setups has become a defining feature of Israeli public life: espresso machines…
- An Anchor of Support for Families of Reserve Soldiers w/ Founder and CEO of HaOgen Rachel Azaria · 38 min · Sezon 4 Odcinek 6Although Sababoosh is meant to be light and its soul can be found in music, food, TV, art, sports, and other aspects of Israeli culture. Reserve duty is a major aspect of Israeli…
- Turning up the Radio: Israeli Music and Broadcasting Culture w/ Galgalatz Host Ahinoam Baer (Re-release) · 44 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 8A re-release of an especially moving episode. One of my personal favorites. All about Galgalatz and its place as the heartbeat of Israel.
- The Fight for Full Belonging: Israelis from the Former Soviet Union and the Battle Over Who Counts as Jewish w/ Activist and Poet Alex Rif · 52 min · Sezon 4 Odcinek 5This episode of Sababoosh features a conversation with Alex Rif on the struggle for full belonging among Russian-speaking Israelis. Examination of conversion demands, marriage…
- No Instruments, No Problem: How A Cappella Became the Sound of Celebration in Israel’s Religious World w/ A Cappella Group Founder Daniel Br · 36 min · Sezon 4 Odcinek 4In this episode, Jake speaks with Daniel Brill, founder of the Israeli a cappella group Rabotai, about the unique soundscape of religious weddings, and celebrations in Israel…
- Behind the Scenes: Inside Israel’s Reality TV Boom w/ TV Producer Assaf Gil · 50 min · Sezon 4 Odcinek 3In this episode of Sababoosh, I sit down with Assaf Gil, the creative force behind some of Israel’s most iconic reality shows, including Chatunami and Baby Boom. These programs…
- Proudly Druze, Proudly Israeli: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges w/ Former Member of Knesset and Jewish Agency Emissary Gadeer Kamal-M · 36 min · Sezon 4 Odcinek 2When people think about Israel’s diversity, the Druze community isn’t always the first that comes to mind. And yet, the Druze - about 140,000 citizens in Israel - are a vital…
- Living the (Socialist) Dream: Adapting the Kibbutz to Modernity w/ Historian Muki Tsur · 29 min · Sezon 4 Odcinek 1Welcome back for our Season 4 premiere!For more than a century, the kibbutz has stood as one of Israel’s most iconic — and idealistic — experiments. Born from socialist and…
- My Heart is in the East, But My Body is in the Far East: A Look at the Impact of Post-Army Travel w/ Professor Chaim Noy (Season 3 Finale) · 37 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 11For so many young Israelis, finishing the army isn’t just the end of one chapter — it’s the beginning of another. Within weeks of trading uniforms for backpacks, thousands set…
- Just Dance: Spreading Joy and Light Through Movement w/ DJ Raphi · 48 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 10Our guest has taken the Jewish music scene and social media feeds around the world by storm. DJ Raphi is more than just a DJ; he’s an entertainer, educator, and cultural…
- Tremper's Guide to the Galaxy: Turning Strangers into Storytellers w/ Yair Agmon · 31 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 9In this episode of Sababoosh, we’re hitting the road with Yair Agmon. Yair is a writer, filmmaker, and storyteller whose work captures the beauty and contradictions of Israeli…
- There's a New Hebrew in Town: The Evolution of an Ancient Language w/ Elon Gilad · 37 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 8In this episode of Sababoosh, we’re diving into the fascinating, quirky, and sometimes surprising world of the Hebrew language — from ancient roots to modern slang. Our guest…
- Judaism in Color: Pluralism, Argument, and the Rise of Israeli Judaism w/ Hillel Israel CEO Rabbi Noga Brenner Samia · 43 minIn this episode, we explore the rich and often overlooked middle ground of Jewish life in Israel—beyond the binary of Haredi and secular. Our guest, Rabbi Noga Brenner Samia…
- Internet Famous, Kibbutz Normal: Being Vulnerable, Raising Kids, and Staying Rooted when Millions are Following Along w/ Superstar Comic Art · 55 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 6In this episode, we’re joined by two of the most beloved figures in Israeli pop culture — Maya and Yehuda Devir, the husband-and-wife illustrator duo behind One of Those Days…
