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How a pioneer of Ambient Electronica became a Zionist – Journeys

Roland P. Young’s cultural background- African American, Native American and Ashkenazi Jewish- is as diverse as his musical background.

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Kenny Roger on the Church of Scotland’s Middle East mission – Journeys

Host Rogel Alpher meets Glaswegian Kenny Roger, the Middle East Secretary for the Church of Scotland, who lives with his family in Jaffa.

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Hilik Magnus: The godfather of search and rescue – Journeys

When disaster strikes in a far-flung corner of the earth, a search and rescue team is required: This is where Hilik Magnus comes in.

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Marina Toshich’s ode to the oud – Journeys

Marina Toshich discusses her childhood and how she never imagined that out of all of her hobbies, the oud, would ultimately become her life and career.

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Alice Bialsky’s Russian rock rebellion – Journeys

A few years ago Bialsky began writing her debut novel, which tells the story of a rebellious adolescent growing up in Moscow’s punk rock scene.

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Dr. Harinder Mishra: From the banyan to the olive tree – Journeys

Dr. Harinder Mishra tells Rogel Alpher about his upbringing in a small Indian village, and how he ended up working as a journalist in Israel.

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Comedian Yisrael Campbell: A tale of three conversions – Journeys

Orthodox Jewish comedian Yisrael Campbell joins host Rogel Alpher to discuss his remarkable and unconventional life story.

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Dr. Weed: Meet Israel’s world-renowned cannabis researcher – Journeys

Dr. Lumír Hanuš explains to host Rogel Alpher that many of the beliefs about the dangers of the drug are false, and that it has very strong medicinal qualities.

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