Touro College political science dept. head David Luchins joins VOI's Gil Hoffman to discuss the politics of America's relations with the Jewish state.

Gil Hoffman hears from Touro College political science dept. chairman David Luchins, who reveals how the convicted spy was almost freed 22 years ago.

The Live@5 panel considers Hollywood's support for the nuclear agreement with Iran.

The Live@5 panel wonders if Jonathan Pollard's release after 30 years in prison is a consolation prize for Jews concerned about the Iran deal.

The panel discusses the demolitions at Beit El, the release of Jonathan Pollard, Hollywood's support of the Iran deal and Amnesty International.

Randol Schoenberg, renowned attorney and president of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, discusses explosive issues with VOI's Yishai Fleisher.

VOI's Yishai Fleisher debates top issues with renowned attorney Randol Schoenberg and hears from filmmaker Ami Horowitz about exposing BDS with humor.

The Live@5 panel debates the validity of Mike Huckabee's recent comment that, with the Iran deal, Obama is leading Jews to 'the doors of the oven.'

The panel discusses Gush Katif's legacy, Mike Huckabee's divisive remarks on Iran, Israeli foreign diplomacy and MK Hilik Bar's 'new' peace plan.

JCCWatch's Richard Allen and ZOA's Jeff Daube tell VOI's Yishai Fleisher that stopping the Iran deal rests on the shoulders of Senator Chuck Schumer.

The panel discusses the Israeli government pulling Jews out of their homes.

Eve Harow hosts a special panel on the 10th anniversary of the withdrawal from Gaza, with Ari Abramowitz, Pinchas Orbach and Yishai Fleischer.

VOI's Judy Lash Balint visits the Gush Katif Museum, which captures the beauty and pain of the Jewish communities destroyed in the Gaza Strip.

VOI's Judy Lash Balint shares her personal recollections of the painful period in recent Israeli history, the 2005 Gaza Disengagement.

VOI's Judy Lash Balint remembers the 2005 Gaza Disengagement, sharing personal reflections and visiting the Gush Katif Museum in central Jerusalem.

Aviva Sherman, director of programming and development at the International Young Israel Movement, talks to Josh Hasten about marking the disengagement.

VOI's Josh Hasten is joined by Aviva Sherman, Tamar Sternthal and Rabbi Guy Avihod to discuss Gush Katif, inaccurate translations and the 9th of Av.

Legendary Gush Katif resident Rachel Saperstein joins VOI's Josh Hasten to reflect on life after a decade since disengagement.

Josh Hasten gets a live update from Raoul Wootliff at the Knesset, and Rachel Saperstein reflects on the decade since disengagement.

Dror Vanunu, international coordinator of the Gush Katif Community Fund, joins Yishai Fleisher to discuss the repercussions of the Gaza withdrawal.

Beit El resident Chaim Silberstein gives Yishai Fleisher a personal account from the site of the building demolitions ordered by the Supreme Court.

The Live@5 panel considers Wednesday's demolitions of two structures in Beit El, a town north of Jerusalem.

David Bedein, director of the Israel Resource News Agency and Center for Near East Policy Research, tells Josh Hasten about his findings on funding.

The Live@5 panel discuss Knesset Deputy Speaker Hilik Bar's recently introduced outline for ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The panel discusses Gush Katif's legacy, Mike Huckabee's divisive remarks on Iran, Israeli foreign diplomacy and MK Hilik Bar's 'new' peace plan.

Baruch Widen, interfaith dialoguer and Arabist, joins Yishai Fleisher to discuss the pro-Israel trend taking hold among the capital's Arab population.

VOI's Raoul Wootliff talks to Josh Hasten about a new policy regarding medical marijuana, and a new peace plan.

Josh Hasten is briefed by political correspondent Raoul Wootliff on Knesset bills for pot and peace, then hears from Israel advocate Rolene Marks.

The panel debates Israel's sovereignty on the Temple Mount and Jews' rights to 'free speech.'

The Temple 'Mohammad' riot, John Kerry's threat and Jonathan Pollard's rumored release are the topics discussed by today's Live@5 panel.

Gil Hoffman hears from Touro College political science dept. chairman David Luchins, who reveals how the convicted spy was almost freed 22 years ago.

The Live@5 panel wonders if Jonathan Pollard's release after 30 years in prison is a consolation prize for Jews concerned about the Iran deal.

VOI's Mottle Wolfe discusses the destruction of Jewish homes in Beit El, Jonathan Pollard's release and Palestinian animal cruelty.

The panel speculates about reports the convicted spy will be released from prison, wondering why now.

The Temple 'Mohammad' riot, John Kerry's threat and Jonathan Pollard's rumored release are the topics discussed by today's Live@5 panel.

Jerusalem Post op-ed editor Seth Frantzman joins VOI's Yishai Fleisher to discuss Temple Mount violence, Jonathan Pollard and Turkey.

Temple Mount violence, the Turks, the secular-religious divide and building the third Jewish commonwealth are the topics of today's show.

The deputy Knesset speaker tells VOI's Josh Hasten about the launch of his outline to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Hamas exploits, BBC slants, an NBA arrival and a new peace plan are the topics of today's show.

The ex-wife of convicted spy Jonathan Pollard talks to Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel about his ordeal and rumors about his imminent release.

Penina Shore, Professor Brent Seales and archaeologist Dani Mali share their excitement over an astounding find with Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel.

Southern region archaeologist Tali Erickson-Gini of the Israel Antiquities Authority speaks with VOI's Eve Harow about her work in the Negev.

VOI's Eve Harow is joined by two very different kinds of scholars.

VOI's Judy Lash Balint takes you behind the scenes to Masada as the Israeli Opera prepares to launch its fifth season at the foot of the historic mountain. Hear about the challenges of staging a full opera in the desert and see the intense preparations involved in one of Israel's most unique cultural events.

VOI's Josh Hasten is joined by City of David director of international affairs Ze'ev Orenstein to discuss new archaeological breakthroughs.

What are the foot-shaped enclosures leading from the Jordan River to Mount Eival?

Dr. Dudu Cohen -- with a doctorate in Biblical studies and more than 40 years of tour-guiding in Israel and Jordan -- joins VOI's Eve Harow (a fellow guide) to explain how his background has given him tremendous insight into locating the sites of the Exodus. Then, Arnold Roth, who established Keren Malki (the Malki Foundation), after his daughter was murdered in the terrorist attack on the Sbarro pizzeria in Jerusalem on August 9, 2001, joins Eve to discuss the work of the foundation in helping disabled children, making music and seeking justice.

Nearly 2,000 gold coins were uncovered off the coast of Caesaria last week. Coin curator Dr. Robert Kool, diver Tzvika Feier and marine archaeologist Yaakov Sharvit join VOI's Eve Harow to discuss the thrilling, unique 1,000-year-old Fatimid find and its contemporary significance.

Bible Lands Museum curator Dr. Filip Vukosavovic joins VOI's Eve Harow in-studio to talk about "By the Rivers of Babylon," a newly opened exhibit of the Al-Yahudu Clay Tablets -- 2,600-year-old Akkadian and Paleo-Hebrew documents of the daily lives of the Judean contemporaries of the Prophet Ezekiel and of life in Babylonian exile after the destruction of the First Temple.

Bible Lands Museum curator Dr. Filip Vukosavovic joins Eve in-studio to talk about "By the Rivers of Babylon," a newly opened exhibit of the Al-Yahudu Clay Tablets -- 2,600-year-old Akkadian and Paleo-Hebrew documents of the daily lives of the Judean contemporaries of the Prophet Ezekiel and of life in Babylonian exile after the destruction of the First Temple. Then, nearly 2,000 gold coins were uncovered off the coast of Caesaria. Coin curator Dr. Robert Kool, diver Tzvika Feier and marine archaeologist Yaakov Sharvit join Eve to discuss the thrilling, unique 1,000-year-old Fatimid find and its current significance.