Body Politics
Dr Ofer Idels, fellow in Israel Studies at the University of Calgary, takes us back to interwar Palestine, when Jews were debating what kind of bodies, citizens, and society they wanted to create.
The “Love and the City” Edition
In this very special episode, Noah shares love letters he heard walking the streets of Tel Aviv with Lucy the Dog, on a new “Love Letters” app made by genius Russian-Israeli director Semyon Alexandrovsky.
We’re United
The word איחוד means a union. Guy explains other words from the root אחד, which mean “association”, “reunion”, and “getting back together.”
Our Shows
A bite-size podcast showcasing modern Hebrew and its slang. Host Guy Sharett explains what we can learn about Israeli psyche, society and culture through the Hebrew language.
An inside view of how Israel can warm your heart and make your blood boil. It’s a show hosted by folks who live in and love Israel even though it drives them crazy, and who each week discuss the latest in Israeli politics, culture and society.
In-depth, long-form interviews with scholars, writers and thinkers about their work and ideas that make up the debate in and about Israel.
A showcase of the amazing talent and range of Israeli musicians, past and present. Host Samuel Green features the latest music playing on Israeli radio.
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Why Starbucks Failed in Israel
Why you won't be sipping a Starbucks latte as you explore Jerusalem's Old City, or cooling down on Tel Aviv's beach with one of Starbucks' famous Frappuccinos
About TLV1
Founded in 2013, TLV1 is an English-language podcast network based in Tel Aviv. Our acclaimed shows engage local and international audiences on topics in Israel that matter, whether from street-level or the hallways of government.
Our podcasts are produced and recorded in Tel Aviv, a city which represents Israel’s progressive voice and is its cultural barometer. Each month, listeners from over 210 countries and territories, residing in more than 10,500 cities around the world, log on and tune in.
The “Elections Inflections & Insurrections” Edition
We discuss: 1) The new parties springing up in the “middle” of Israel’s electoral map 2) The likely addition as #2 on the “United Arab List” party of a Jew who made his name in the army and police.