You the Landlord or the Tenant?
Oftentimes, Israelis mix up the Hebrew words משכיר and שוכר. It's the difference between "renting" an apartment and "renting out" an apartment. It's a common mistake that you don't have to make!
The “War is Over! (If You Ignore a Thing or Two)” Edition
We discuss: 1) The abrupt, maybe fleeting, end to the war with Iran, and what it means, 2) The “Death Penalty for Terrorists” law recently passed by the Knesset, and what it means.
The Dialectics of a Special Relationship
Prof. Oz Frankel takes us inside a pivotal — and surprisingly complex — moment in Israeli history: the late 1960s and early 1970s, when Israel didn’t simply “become American”… it collided with America.
The “Egypt Within Us” Edition
We discuss: 1) The Jewish thugs attacking, hurting and terrorizing Palestinians on the West Bank and, relatedly, 2) What our exodus story needs to be this year.
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.
Exploring Israeli literature in English translation. Host Marcela Sulak takes you through Israel’s literary countryside, cityscapes, psychological terrain and the lives of the people who create it.
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.
An evening (and a podcast!) of people sharing true stories for an audience and hearing about each others’ adventures or misadventures while sipping a beer and pondering life in Israel.
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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 “Bombs and Balms” Edition
We discuss: 1) Whether or not war has become the norm for Israel rather than a deliberate strategy 2) Why Israelis remain among the happiest people in the world, even after October 7th