Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 50m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Dec 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Live the Land is a podcast hosted by Franny Waisman, tour guide, educator, and lifelong explorer, where ancient Hebrew texts come alive through the land of Israel. Through conversations with people whose stories and spirit illuminate Israel’s past, present, and future, the show invites you into a deeper connection. Whether you are planning your next trip to Israel or seeking inspiration from afar, Live the Land is your place to journey, learn, and connect.

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S1E19 After Tragedy, We Built More: The Story of Itamar with Leah and Moshe Goldsmith

Jun 09, 2026 36m

What does it take to leave everything behind, move to the hills of Samaria, and build a community from scratch?In this episode of Live the Land, Franny Waisman sits down with Leah and Moshe…

S1E18 Proof the Book of Joshua Really Happened With Aaron Lipkin

Jun 02, 2026 43m

What if one of the most debated archaeological discoveries in Israel points directly back to the Book of Joshua?In this episode, Franny Waisman welcomes Aaron Lipkin, founder of Lipkin Tours, for a…

S1E17 What’s Really Happening in Judea & Samaria? with Naomi Kahn of Regavim

May 26, 2026 47m

What is really happening on the ground in Judea and Samaria, and why does it matter for Israel’s future?Franny Waisman sits down with Naomi Kahn, Director of Regavim’s International Division, for a…

S1E16 Pottery, Prayer, and Life on an Itamar Hilltop with Batya Erdstein

May 18, 2026 46m

Batya Erdstein lives on a hilltop near Itamar, where she creates pottery inspired by the Land of Israel itself.In this episode, Franny Waisman discuses Batya’s ceramic studio, Mud on the Mountain, to…

S1E15 The Biblical Plants Coming Back to Life in Israel | Guy Erlich

May 11, 2026 49m

Reviving biblical plants in the Judean Desert, Guy Erlich is bringing the Balm of Gilead, frankincense, myrrh, and ancient perfume plants back to life.This episode explores why so many Tanach-era…

S1E14 What Trauma Does to the Body (And How to Start Healing) with Nava Fuchs

Apr 28, 2026 1h 1m

What happens when fear, stress, and trauma don’t get processed—especially in a reality shaped by ongoing war?In this episode of Live the Land, host Franny Waisman shares her experience at a weeklong…

S1E13 How Museums and Artifacts Bring the World of Tanach to Life | Nachliel Selevan

Apr 23, 2026 56m

How do museums, maps, and ancient artifacts change the way we read Tanach? In this episode, Franny Waisman sits down with Nachliel Selevan to explore how historical context, geography, and material…

S1E12 Cheeseburgers and wine | Settlers Winery with AY Katsof

Apr 06, 2026 48m

What does real redemption actually look like—not in theory, but in real life? In this final episode of the four-part winery series, we explore a place where music, wine, and human connection come…

S1E11 How Ancient Wine Is Being Brought Back to Life with Shivi Drori

Mar 30, 2026 1h 2m

What if the story of redemption was hidden not only in the Haggadah, but in the very grapes of the Land of Israel? In this episode, Franny Waisman explores the powerful connection between…

S1E10 The Second Cup of Redemption Isn’t What You Think | Tom Winery with Ari Pollack

Mar 23, 2026 41m

What does a vineyard on a remote Samaria hilltop have to do with memory, resilience, and redemption? In this episode of the four-part winery series, Franny Waisman travels deeper into the hills to…

S1E9 What a Samaria Winery Teaches Us About Redemption | Tura Winery with Vered Ben Saadon

Mar 16, 2026 42m

What can a bottle of wine teach us about redemption, resilience, and the story unfolding in Samaria right now?In this episode, Franny Waisman opens a special four-part Pesach mini-series connecting…

S1E8 Why People Change Their Minds After Visiting Binyamin with Eliana Passentin

Mar 10, 2026 1h 2m

What draws someone to build a life on a lonely hilltop with no water, no electricity, and no certainty about what tomorrow will bring?Eliana Passentinis shares pieces of her journey from growing up…

S1E7 Yehuda and Shomron: the danger of "Maybe" with Nadia Matar

Feb 26, 2026 57m

Is the opposite of peace really war—or is it ambiguity? In this powerful conversation, Franny Waisman explores how clarity, sovereignty, and purpose shape the future of Judea and Samaria with Nadia…

S1E6 Southern Hebron Hills- a place of connections

Feb 15, 2026 50m

What would make a family choose to live on a rocky hilltop without reliable electricity, Wi-Fi, or even running water? In this episode of Live the Land, Franny Waisman reflects on a lone flickering…

S1E5 The city with a secret

Jan 27, 2026 50m

What happens when a former Christian pastor uncovers his hidden Jewish roots and follows that discovery all the way home to the hills of Judea? In this powerful episode of Live the Land, we explore…

S1E4 The artist in Shiloh

Jan 20, 2026 48m

What happens when a place known for deep spiritual unity is also a focal point of modern conflict? In this episode of Live the Land, we explore Ancient Shilo through the eyes of someone who has lived…

S1E3 The farm on the Judean frontier

Jan 12, 2026 39m

What happens at the edge of the desert—where civilization fades and purpose becomes clear? In this episode of Live the Land, we explore why the Judean Frontier has always been a place of spiritual…

S1E2 Hebron, where it all began

Dec 22, 2025 56m

What does it really mean to encounter Hebron—not as a headline or a controversy, but as an eternal city that anchors the Jewish story from its earliest beginnings? In Episode 2 of Live the Land, host…

S1E1 Knowing The Land: Begin Your Israel Journey Here

Dec 16, 2025 59m

What does it really mean to know the Land of Israel—not just to visit it, but to understand it deeply, historically, and spiritually? In this debut episode of Live the Land, host Franny Waisman…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Live The Land have?

Live The Land has published 18 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Judaism, Places & Travel.

Is Live The Land still active?

Live The Land is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 50m.

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