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S4E11 Inside the Newsroom: Truth, Access, and Accountability w/ Journalist Lahav Harkov
Journalism in Israel doesn’t happen at a distance. It happens up close, in hallways, offices, and crowded Knesset corridors where everyone knows everyone — or at least knows someone who knows…
S4E10 Behind the Screen: The Ingenuity and Ambiguity of Israeli Film w/ Award-Winning Filmmaker Joseph Cedar
In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Cedar, director of the Oscar-nominated film, Footnote, to explore the world of Israeli cinema. From moral ambiguity to inventive storytelling, Cedar discusses…
The Therapeutic Lens: Documentary Beyond Storytelling w/ Documentary Filmmaker Yonatan Nir
In this episode, we hear from Yonatan Nir as he explores how documentary film in Israel functions not only as storytelling, but as a therapeutic act. Drawing on his work as a filmmaker and pioneer of…
S4E8 It's Not a Coincidence: Why Israel Produces So Many Mentalists w/ Guy Bavli
In this episode of Sababoosh, we dive into mentalism through a conversation with Guy Bavli. What mentalism actually is, how it works, and why it sits in the gray zone between psychology, performance,…
S4E7 How the Coffee Cart Took Over Israel: From Sidewalk Niche to Everyday Institution w/ Owner of Coffee Trail Michal Sapir
Coffee carts in Israel are not a trend. They are an institution.What began as improvised roadside setups has become a defining feature of Israeli public life: espresso machines on wheels at the edge…
S4E6 An Anchor of Support for Families of Reserve Soldiers w/ Founder and CEO of HaOgen Rachel Azaria
Although Sababoosh is meant to be light and its soul can be found in music, food, TV, art, sports, and other aspects of Israeli culture. Reserve duty is a major aspect of Israeli culture. This…
S2E8 Turning up the Radio: Israeli Music and Broadcasting Culture w/ Galgalatz Host Ahinoam Baer (Re-release)
A re-release of an especially moving episode. One of my personal favorites. All about Galgalatz and its place as the heartbeat of Israel.
S4E5 The Fight for Full Belonging: Israelis from the Former Soviet Union and the Battle Over Who Counts as Jewish w/ Activist and Poet Alex Rif
This episode of Sababoosh features a conversation with Alex Rif on the struggle for full belonging among Russian-speaking Israelis. Examination of conversion demands, marriage barriers, burial…
S4E4 No Instruments, No Problem: How A Cappella Became the Sound of Celebration in Israel’s Religious World w/ A Cappella Group Founder Daniel Br
In this episode, Jake speaks with Daniel Brill, founder of the Israeli a cappella group Rabotai, about the unique soundscape of religious weddings, and celebrations in Israel. Together they explore…
S4E3 Behind the Scenes: Inside Israel’s Reality TV Boom w/ TV Producer Assaf Gil
In this episode of Sababoosh, I sit down with Assaf Gil, the creative force behind some of Israel’s most iconic reality shows, including Chatunami and Baby Boom. These programs have become part of…
S4E2 Proudly Druze, Proudly Israeli: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges w/ Former Member of Knesset and Jewish Agency Emissary Gadeer Kamal-M
When people think about Israel’s diversity, the Druze community isn’t always the first that comes to mind. And yet, the Druze - about 140,000 citizens in Israel - are a vital thread in the country’s…
S4E1 Living the (Socialist) Dream: Adapting the Kibbutz to Modernity w/ Historian Muki Tsur
Welcome back for our Season 4 premiere!For more than a century, the kibbutz has stood as one of Israel’s most iconic — and idealistic — experiments. Born from socialist and Zionist dreams in the…
S3E11 My Heart is in the East, But My Body is in the Far East: A Look at the Impact of Post-Army Travel w/ Professor Chaim Noy (Season 3 Finale)
For so many young Israelis, finishing the army isn’t just the end of one chapter — it’s the beginning of another. Within weeks of trading uniforms for backpacks, thousands set off across South…
S3E10 Just Dance: Spreading Joy and Light Through Movement w/ DJ Raphi
Our guest has taken the Jewish music scene and social media feeds around the world by storm. DJ Raphi is more than just a DJ; he’s an entertainer, educator, and cultural innovator. With his…
S3E9 Tremper's Guide to the Galaxy: Turning Strangers into Storytellers w/ Yair Agmon
In this episode of Sababoosh, we’re hitting the road with Yair Agmon. Yair is a writer, filmmaker, and storyteller whose work captures the beauty and contradictions of Israeli life. You may know him…
S3E8 There's a New Hebrew in Town: The Evolution of an Ancient Language w/ Elon Gilad
In this episode of Sababoosh, we’re diving into the fascinating, quirky, and sometimes surprising world of the Hebrew language — from ancient roots to modern slang. Our guest, Elon Gilad, is a…
Judaism in Color: Pluralism, Argument, and the Rise of Israeli Judaism w/ Hillel Israel CEO Rabbi Noga Brenner Samia
In this episode, we explore the rich and often overlooked middle ground of Jewish life in Israel—beyond the binary of Haredi and secular. Our guest, Rabbi Noga Brenner Samia, offers a deep and…
S3E6 Internet Famous, Kibbutz Normal: Being Vulnerable, Raising Kids, and Staying Rooted when Millions are Following Along w/ Superstar Comic Art
In this episode, we’re joined by two of the most beloved figures in Israeli pop culture — Maya and Yehuda Devir, the husband-and-wife illustrator duo behind One of Those Days, the wildly popular…
S3E5 All of the Above: Life as a Minority in Israel w/ Jonathan Elkhoury
🎉Sababoosh's 25th Episode🎉In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Elkhoury—a gay, Christian, Lebanese-Israeli—to explore what it's like to hold multiple identities in a country that often prefers…
S3E4 To Catch A Unicorn: Tech, Government, and the Age of AI w/ Lightricks Chief of Staff Aaron Kalman
Today, we're diving into one of Israel’s proudest and most fascinating exports: hi-tech innovation. From the invention of the USB drive to cutting-edge cybersecurity and mobile apps used worldwide,…
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Sababoosh has published 45 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Society & Culture.
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