Sababoosh
By Jake Gillis
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Discover the people, sounds, and stories shaping modern Israel. Host Jake Gillis takes you beyond the headlines into real conversations with artists, thinkers, and changemakers. If you love smart storytelling, cultural deep dives, and surprising moments of connection — you’ll love Sababoosh.
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Inside the Newsroom: Truth, Access, and Accountability w/ Journalist Lahav Harkov
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Behind the Screen: The Ingenuity and Ambiguity of Israeli Film w/ Award-Winning Filmmaker Joseph Cedar
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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The Therapeutic Lens: Documentary Beyond Storytelling w/ Documentary Filmmaker Yonatan Nir
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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It's Not a Coincidence: Why Israel Produces So Many Mentalists w/ Guy Bavli
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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How the Coffee Cart Took Over Israel: From Sidewalk Niche to Everyday Institution w/ Owner of Coffee Trail Michal Sapir
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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An Anchor of Support for Families of Reserve Soldiers w/ Founder and CEO of HaOgen Rachel Azaria
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Turning up the Radio: Israeli Music and Broadcasting Culture w/ Galgalatz Host Ahinoam Baer (Re-release)
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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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
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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No Instruments, No Problem: How A Cappella Became the Sound of Celebration in Israel’s Religious World w/ A Cappella Group Founder Daniel Brill
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Behind the Scenes: Inside Israel’s Reality TV Boom w/ TV Producer Assaf Gil
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Proudly Druze, Proudly Israeli: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges w/ Former Member of Knesset and Jewish Agency Emissary Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Living the (Socialist) Dream: Adapting the Kibbutz to Modernity w/ Historian Muki Tsur
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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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)
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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Just Dance: Spreading Joy and Light Through Movement w/ DJ Raphi
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Tremper's Guide to the Galaxy: Turning Strangers into Storytellers w/ Yair Agmon
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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There's a New Hebrew in Town: The Evolution of an Ancient Language w/ Elon Gilad
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Judaism in Color: Pluralism, Argument, and the Rise of Israeli Judaism w/ Hillel Israel CEO Rabbi Noga Brenner Samia
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Internet Famous, Kibbutz Normal: Being Vulnerable, Raising Kids, and Staying Rooted when Millions are Following Along w/ Superstar Comic Artists Yehuda and Maya Devir
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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All of the Above: Life as a Minority in Israel w/ Jonathan Elkhoury
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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To Catch A Unicorn: Tech, Government, and the Age of AI w/ Lightricks Chief of Staff Aaron Kalman
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Keeping the Doctor Away with Play: The Transformative Power of Bringing Together Kids and the Elderly w/ Gil Shliser
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Koolulam and the Power of Collective Song w/ Co-Founder and CEO Michal Shahaf
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May 13, 2025 |
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Shtiesel's Universal Charm: Writing Ultra-Orthodox Characters for a Universal Audience w/ Co-Creator Yehonatan Indursky
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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People of the Book: Inside Israel's National Library w/ Head of Collections Dr. Raquel Ukeles
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Turning up the Radio: Israeli Music and Broadcasting Culture w/ Galgalatz Host Ahinoam Baer
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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Bridging the Divide: Religion, Secularism, and Unity in Israel w/ Chairman of Tzohar Rabbi David Stav
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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Science, Innovation, and Academia at Ben-Gurion University w/ BGU President Professor Daniel Chamovitz
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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Telling Israel's Story: The Power of Personal Stories w/ Israel Story’s Mishy Harman
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Stand-Up Nation: The Rise of Israeli Stand-Up Comedy w/ Kobi Balulu
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Let My People Eat: Fighting Food Insecurity in Israel w/ Leket Founder Joseph Gitler
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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A Helping Hand for Olim: The Journey of New Immigrants in Israel w/ Dov Lipman, Founder and CEO of Yad L'Olim and Former MK
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Jerusalem State of Mind: Faith, History, and Identity w/ Yossi Klein Halevi
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Stepping into the Spotlight: Creativity, Curiosity, and the Unexpected Road to Stardom w/ Ivri Lider
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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Matchmaker's Guide to the Galaxy: Modern Love, Jewish Values, and Matchmaking in Israel w/ Aleeza Ben Shalom
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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The Writer's Sandbox: Giving a Voice to Past Generations w/ Dorit Rabinyan
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Aug 11, 2024 |
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Beyond the Books: What Makes Israeli High School Unique w/ Itamar Shahar
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Short Stories, Big Ideas: Storytelling, Absurdism, and Israeli Identity w/ Etgar Keret
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Flavors of a Nation: The Heart of Israeli Cuisine w/ Adeena Sussman
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Predictably Resilient: Behavioral Economics and Israeli Resilience w/ Dan Ariely
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Ein Li Eretz Acheret: Environmental Politics and Zionism w/ Former MK Professor Alon Tal
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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The Land of Milk and Funny: Israeli Humor, Television, and Satire w/ Original Writer on 'Eretz Nehederet' Omri Marcus
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Fake It Til You Make It: Comedy, Characters, and Israeli Life w/ Chanshi Creator Aleeza Chanowitz
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Introducing...Sababoosh!
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Not Your Birthright Trip's Hebrew Slang w/ Guy Sharett, Host of 'Streetwise Hebrew'
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Feb 25, 2024 |