LET’S GET LIT: Lullabies from the conflict zone

Hanna Yaffe joins host Ilene Prusher to talk about her new CD, 'Birth in a Time of Bloodshed: Wartime Lullabies.' She says lullabies are a universal art form, and can be a therapeutic outlet for parents’ feelings of frustration and grief.

ILENE IN: On giving thanks

Host Ilene Prusher leans in on feeling thankful for the micro (friends, family, a new coat, vegan pumpkin soup) but not the macro (Israel's 'Jewish State' bill, the Ferguson riots.)

An almost-forgotten history

Sunday November 30 marks the first annual Day of Commemoration for Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries and Iran. Gina Waldman, born and raised in Libya, explains the meaning of putting this day on the calendar and in the school curriculum.

Confronting violence and abuse

Host Ilene Prusher speaks to Debbie Gross, founder of the Crisis Center for Religious Women, about a ground-breaking conference the Center is holding next week: 'The Jewish Community Confronts Violence and Abuse.'

The Jewish Sheriff of Mars

Daniel “Donut” Antopolsky, a nice Jewish boy from Georgia who now lives in France, has been writing and playing country music for over 40 years. He's currently the subject of a music documentary, 'The Sheriff of Mars.' He tells host Ilene Prusher all about it.

The Buena Vista Social Club, Addis-style

The Fifth Hullegeb Israeli-Ethiopian Arts Festival is bringing internationally acclaimed music acts to Jerusalem next week. Eyal Hareuveni, one of the festival's creators, says that Ethiopian music is now part of the Israeli mainstream.

Surfing 4 Peace: Bridging barriers with a board

Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz died earlier this month at 93. He immigrated to Israel in 1956 and introduced surfing to the beaches of Tel Aviv, and founded the coexistence project Surfing 4 Peace. His friend Arthur Rashkovan talks about Doc’s legacy.

The Kishle: An archaeologists' playground

After years of neglect, a historical treasure dating back to the 8th century BC has now opened its doors in the Old City of Jerusalem: The Kishle, adjacent to the Tower of David. TLV1 reporter Lissy Kaufmann brings us inside the ancient halls to see what’s there.

Music:

Yuval Banai - Od Shir Ehad
Alanis Morissette - Thank U
Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
Yael NAim - New Soul
Daniel “Donut” Antopolsky - Daddy Liked Living In A Frontier Town
Alèmayèhu Eshèté - Telantena Zaré
Maor Cohen - Tov Lanu Yachad
MGMT - Time To Pretend

*Additional music from Hanna Yaffe's 'Birth in a Time of Bloodshed: Wartime Lullabies'