Israel Speaks
Israel Speaks is a documentary program straight from the heart of the world – Jerusalem.
Israel Speaks deals with interesting phenomena, touching and even painful events, as well as people's daily lives in a country amidst a lot of pressure and tension.
Episodes
The Promised Land of Innovations
Israelis have made a lot of inventions that are a blessing to the whole world. We will look at some cutting-edge innovations and consider possible reasons for the Israeli success.Sat 28.6.2014 at 20.30The Celebrated, Beloved Jerusalem
We will meet young partygoers on Jerusalem Day, and we will also visit the Israeli Parliament Building on the day of commemoration of the reunification of the city.Sat 21.6.2014 at 20.30Jewish Matchmakers
In European Jewish communities, matchmakers used to have an important role. In modern Israel, religious Jews have preserved the tradition of matchmaking.Sat 7.6.2014 at 20.30Shmita - Sabbatical Year for the Land
In the Old Testament, God commanded the Israelites to observe a Sabbatical year for the land every seven years. We visited a religious agricultural kibbutz in order to find out how this commandment is observed today.Sat 31.5.2014 at 20.30The Return Home of the American Jews
There are five million Jews in the United States. Only 3000 of them move to Israel annually. We met three American Jews on the beautiful seaside of Jaffa, to whom moving to Israel has been a blessing.Sat 24.5.2014 at 20.30The Stories of Historical Buildings
Jerusalem is a city of thousands of stories. Its buildings carry inside its history.Sat 10.5.2014 at 20.30On the Slopes of Mount Gilboa
A magnificent view opens up from Mount Gilboa to the valley of springs. Saul, the first king of Israel, fought his last battle on the slopes of Mount Gilboa.Sat 3.5.2014 at 20.30Sounds of the Old City
An interesting music festival introducing different kinds of music groups was held in the Old City of Jerusalem.Sat 26.4.2014 at 20.30Bedouins Seize Land
The Bedouins have illegally seized land belonging to the state of Israel in Negev for decades. Individual citizens have begun taking action to save the situation, because the authorities have not been able to take controlSat 12.4.2014 at 20.30
of it.A Day on the Shores of Lake Kinneret
The Lake Kinneret area is most beautiful during the spring. We visited two kibbutzim on the shores of Kinneret, got acquainted with Tiberias and its citizens and admired the astounding nature surrounding the lake.Sat 5.4.2014 at 20.30Blossoming Trees of Spring
When spring came, we went into the Judean mountains to familiarize ourselves with some of the tree species mentioned in the Bible. The almond trees, blossoming in pastel colors, were an astounding contrast against the rugged mountains.Sat 29.3.2014 at 20.30Arab-speaking Christians and Army Service
Israeli Arab-speaking Christians have started gaining interest in the army service. This has caused resistence in not only the Muslim population but also amongst the Arab-speaking Christians.Sat 15.3.2014 at 20.30Spanish Ctizenship for Sephardis
Over 400 years after the expulsion of Spanish Jews, the State of Spain proposed a new law that would give the descendents of the expelled Jews an opportunity to apply for Spanish citizenship.Sat 8.3.2014 at 20.30The Rhythm of Israeli Dance
Israeli folk dance has been influenced by all the backgrounds that make up the nation of Israel. We will be introduced to Hora Yerushalaim, a traditional dance group, and Ensemble Ka'et, a modern dance group of religious men.Sat 22.2.2014 at 20.30Student Life at the Hebrew University
The Mount Scopus Campus of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem is located on the edge of the desert, next to the Mount of Olives.The Hebrew University is a highly esteemed school internationally. It is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world.Sat 1.2.2014 at 20.30Disabled in the Army
Many Israelis have paid a high price for fulfilling their civil duty: they have become disabled while completing their military service.Sat 18.1.2014 at 20.30The Snow Storm of the Century
A winter storm of rare intensity hit the Middle East in December 2013. It snowed for three days in Jerusalem and the city, not being used to the snow, was totally paralyzed.Sat 11.1.2014 at 20.30Circumcision - A Sign of the Covenant
The first commandment that God gave the Israeli nation was circumcision. It is also the earliest tradition which displays the special characteristics of the nation. Circumcision is performed by over 97% of the country's Jews.Sat 4.1.2014 at 20.30The Light and Joy of Hanukkah
Hanukkah, a feast filled with joy and delicacies, is celebrated in the midst of the Israeli winter. The oil lamps create a romantic atmosphere on the streets and alleys of the city. The roots of the feast go back to a legend that tells about the miracle of light.Sat 21.12.2013 at 20.30An Increase in Terrorism
Palestinian terrorism against Israel began to increase again in the fall of 2013. We will meet Zakiel and Na'ama Churi who, just a few days earlier, had been saved from a terrorist attack that could have cost their lives.Sat 14.12.2013 at 20.30Israel Loving Arabs
About 1.5 million Arabs live in Israel today. Most of them are Muslims. However, in the city of Haifa there are Arab Christians that openly express their support and love towards the State of Israel.Sat 23.11.2013 at 20.30Death Penalty?
In the history of the State of Israel the death penalty has only been applied once. We will discuss the death penalty in modern day Israel, in the light of the Old Testament, events and laws pertraining to it.Sat 16.11.2013 at 20.30The Yom Kippur War Wound
The Yom Kippur war cost the lives of thousands of Israeli soldiers. The war was a major turning point in the nation. Even 40 years after the war, the nation is still recovering from the wound this war left in them.Sat 9.11.2013 at 20.30Seven Finnish Young Adults
We met a team of seven Finnish young adults who had come to bless Israel. They visited and served at many interesting places in both Jewish and Arab areas.Sat 26.10.2013 at 21.10About Fatherhood
Children need their father and his presence. Fathers, however, need to balance out the time they spend on work with the time they spend with their family.Sat 12.10.2013 at 21.10The Migration of the Russian Jews to Israel
The collapse of the Soviet Union was a significant phase also in the history of the State of Israel. Within only a few years about a million Jews left Russia and moved to live in Israel.Sat 28.9.2013 at 20.30Archeology and the Bible
Archaeologists have recently found more evidence about the historical validity of Biblical texts. We will learn more about these discoveries in the valley of Elah, which is of David and Goliath.Sat 14.9.2013 at 20.30The Alcohol Use of the Youth Is on the Rise
On a warm August night in Tel Aviv, the youth are spending time outside. Alcohol is also in the picture.Sat 31.8.2013 at 20.30Sensitive Issues of the Peace Talks
The move of re-starting the peace negotiations again was received with great skepticism by the Israeli public. In the process, the government had to made decisions, that are hurtful to many of the country's citizens.Sat 24.8.2013 at 20.30From Bergen-Belsen to Israel
We will hear Josef's miraculous story about how he, as a small child, survived the horrors of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp and found his way to Israel.Sat 17.8.2013 at 20.30Rivers of the Living Water
Water is the source of life. In the Bible, God is also called the fountain of living water. For the Israeli people, flowing water is a big attraction.Sat 3.8.2013 at 20.30Dividing Jerusalem?
During the spring in Israel, Jerusalem Day is celebrated on the streets of the capitol city and at the Western Wall. The anniversary of Jerusalem's unification is overshadowed by current demands to redivide the city.Sat 1.6.2013 at 20.30New Natural Gas Resources
In 2009 two large natural gas fields were found in Israel's territorial waters in the Mediterranean. After a few years the gas line was finally opened for the first time in the end of March 2013.Sat 4.5.2013 at 21.10Israel's Political Scene After Elections
In March 2013, two months after elections, Israel's new government stepped into office. In the final makeup of the cabinet the ultraorthodox parties were left out of the coalition. With one exception they have been part of every Israeli cabinet.Sat 27.4.2013 at 21.10A Healing Process from Cancer
In today's program we will visit the cancer department of Jerusalem's largest hospital. We will also meet three Jews that believe in Jesus who will tell us about their healing process and God's help in the midst of sickness. One of them is a 10-year-old Aviad.Sat 20.4.2013 at 20.30Getting Married in Israel
We will discuss the reasons why Israel does not allow interfaith marriages. We will meet a couple that faced this problem when they decided to get married.Sat 9.3.2013 at 20.30Agricultural Development in the Desert
We will visit Israel’s largest agricultural exhibition in the Arava. The agricultural exhibition and a large agricultural area are situated in the middle of a desert. 60 percentage of Israel’s exported vegetables are grown in the Arava region.Sat 23.2.2013 at 20.30The Day of Rest - The Good Gift from God
Every Friday evening, Jerusalem quiets down to celebrate the Sabbath. The bustle and noise of the city stops, the shops are closed, and the people gather together around the Sabbath table.Sat 9.2.2013 at 20.30The Roots of Jewish Art
This episode tells about the roots of Jewish art and its modern forms. We will visit the Museum of Jewish Art and a religious art school.Sat 2.2.2013 at 20.30The Temple Mount from a Political Point of View
Many people think that the Temple Mount is the most volatile place in the world. In this episode we deal with the complex and volatile political situation of the Temple Mount.Sat 26.1.2013 at 20.30Temple Mount from Religious Perspective
Temple Mount has caused many religious feuds and conflicts between the Jews and the Muslims. Even the Jews themselves don't agree on the nature of the site.Sat 12.1.2013 at 20.30The Joys and Challenges of Motherhood
We met three believing mothers with many children and asked what they think of the joys and challenges motherhood in Israel.Sat 22.12.2012 at 21.10Bar Mitzvah Celebration
We will visit Raz's Bar Mitzvah ceremony at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem and learn what the Wailing Wall and Bar Mitzvah mean for the Jews.Sat 15.12.2012 at 21.10Israel is a Stop for Millions of Migratory Birds
Two times a year about 500 million birds use the narrow airspace of Israel on their migratory journey from a continent to another.Sat 8.12.2012 at 21.10Israelis Under the Hamas Rocket Fire
The Middle East is again in turmoil. In November 2012, the Operation Pillar of Defense started against the intense rocket fire of Hamas.Sat 1.12.2012 at 21.10The Problem of Illegal Immigration in South Tel Aviv
In recent years, the illegal immigration has caused a growing problem in Israel. Since 2007, about 50,000 Africans have infiltrated to Israel through the border with Egypt.Sat 10.11.2012 at 21.10A Lesbian Couple Sued Yad Hashmona
In September 2012, the District Court of Jerusalem ruled, that the Messianic guest house of Yad Hashmona would have to pay 12 000 euros in damages and the trial expenses.Sat 3.11.2012 at 21.10Prayer for Israel
In September 2012, the annual All Nations Convocation headed by Tom Hess took place again. People from over 180 nations gathered to pray for Israel in Jerusalem.Sat 13.10.2012 at 21.10Klezmer Music Combines Joy with Sorrow
A three-day klezmer music festival is held annually in the city of Safed in Galilee. For 25 years the festival has been a get-together for top klezmer artists.Sat 6.10.2012 at 21.10Labels ”Produced in the West Bank” Do Not Promote Peace
There a growing outroar in the world for boycotting products originating from the Jewish settlements in the West Bank. We visit Jewish-owned West Bank companies and hear the opinions of their Jewish and Arab employees. We also pay a visit to the university of the city of Ariel threatened by an academic boycott.Sat 22.9.2012 at 21.10Peaceful Co-existence Between Arabs and Jews
Media often reports about clashes between Jews and Arabs, which is readily interpreted as a disability of these two nations to live together. The reality, however, is different.Sat 15.9.2012 at 21.10Yeshua Delivers from Drugs
In the city of Haifa on Mt Carmel there is a special place, where people's lives are changed. Israel Chai is a rehabilitation center for Russian-speaking drug addicts and alcoholics.Sat 8.9.2012 at 21.10The Impact of the Syrian Crisis on Druzes
A tough community of Druzes lives on the Golan Heights in Israel. Recent events in Syria have a strong impact on them. Druzes are an ethnic minority which separated from Islam almost thousand years ago.Sat 25.8.2012 at 21.10The Bible and the Israelis
Jews call their Bible as The Book of books. In this episode we explore the significance of the Bible to modern-day Israelis.Sat 23.6.2012 at 21.10The Security Fence and Its Impacts
The summer of 2012 marked the 10th anniversary of the decision of the Israeli government to build a security fence.Sat 2.6.2012 at 21.10The Positions of Reform and Conservative Judaism in Israel
The three main streams of Judaism as religion are Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Judaism. In this episode we discuss these streams and their respective positions in the Israeli society. Orthodox Judaism dominates in Israel.Sat 26.5.2012 at 21.10The Land of Milk and Honey
God told His people: "And I have said I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt to ... a land flowing with milk and honey" (Ex. 3:17). The abundance of milk and honey signifies thus the land of God's promise.Sat 5.5.2012 at 21.10News Reporting in Israel Through the Eyes of Media
News are critical to Israelis. We meet leading news reporters of the country and find out why reports of local events are different in Israel compared with other countries.Sat 21.4.2012 at 21.10Tel Aviv - The Center of Israel Art
Most of Israel's culture and art centers are found in Tel Aviv. In 2012 Israel's art scene was busy and Tel Aviv declared it The Year of the Art.Sat 7.4.2012 at 21.10Efrat - Help for Women Considering Abortion
Dozens of abortions are performed in Israel every day, mainly for economical reasons.Sat 25.2.2012 at 21.10Minefields of Israel
The wars of Israel have left scars in the land. One of them is the great amount of landmines, that still exist all around Israel.Sat 7.1.2012 at 21.10
