Yalla Israel with Leontine & Alan

Leontine Cohen Pauka and Alan Harkavy
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Intriguing, complicated, AMAZING Israel! Two professional Israel tour guides  ; Leontine, born and raised in Holland and Alan, a good ole boy from Memphis, Tennessee, delve into Israel's complexities through personal stories, weekly topics and their adventures to off the beaten track places.You will get to know and enjoy Israel with Leontine and Alan every Sunday.

  1. 07/20/2025

    Takeoff and Turbulence From Ben Gurion Airport

    In this episode, we hit record aboard the fast train from Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport and continue the conversation from inside the terminal itself. With rolling suitcases and travel stresses in the background, we unpack the challenges of air travel in and out of Israel since October 7. We are heading off for a month of summer break like most Israelis, but not before leaving you with a slice of Israel, recorded in motion.

    30 min

  2. 07/06/2025

    Oasis in the Judean Desert: Secrets of Ein Prat

    In this episode, we venture just 15 minutes from Jerusalem into the heart of the Judean desert to discover one of Israel's hidden gems: the spring of Ein Prat. Flowing quietly through the rugged cliffs, magical pools, canyons, gorges and ancient pathways, Ein Prat is more than just a natural spring-it's a place where history, nature and spirit meet. One of our favorites!

    29 min

  3. 06/18/2025

    Life During War; From Inside A Shelter

    A first hand account of  life under fire from Iran inside the bomb shelter 75 feet from Alan's home.

    37 min

  4. 06/08/2025

    Jerusalem's Artsy Bezalel Street

    In this episode, we record from the hip, artsy and cool Bazalel Street in Jerusalem, home of Israel's oldest institution of higher education and its preeminent acedemic institute for art, design and architecture established in 1906.

    30 min

  5. 05/18/2025

    Ancient Ketef Hinnom Tombs and the 2800 Year Old Priestly Blessing Amulets

    In this episode, we walk 10 minutes from Alan's home in Jerusalem to one of his "favorite places." Tucked in between the St. Andrews Scottish Church and the Menachem Begin Heritage Center, are 2800 year old burial caves from the time of the First Temple where one of the most significant artifacts was discovered , the oldest surviving texts from the Hebrew bible. Wow! After all the excitement, we end with authentic Arabic coffee made with cardamon  in the First Station at Izhiman's est. 1921.

    29 min

  6. 05/04/2025

    Holocaust Remembrance Day At The Western Wall

    This episode was recorded April 24 on Yom Hashoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The Western Wall is also sometimes referred to as the Wailing Wall. We talk about the meaning and manner of observance of this solemn day in Israel and around the world. The episode ends with 2 minutes of silence remembering the six million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered by the Nazis during the Shoah as the sirens wail across Israel.

    27 min

  7. 04/20/2025

    Easter From Where It All Happened- Jerusalem

    In this episode, we record on Easter Sunday inside the Old City of Jerusalem from the Austrian Hostel. The Austrian Hostel is situated on  the "Via Dolorosa" (the Way of Suffering), and from its roof, we hear the church bells ringing out and get a birds eye view of the places where Jesus walked the last seven days of his life on earth and the place of the Resurrection.

    36 min

  8. 04/06/2025

    100 Episodes/100 Years of Hebrew University

    In this 100th episode of Yalla Israel, we recognize another momentous occasion; the establishment of Hebrew University on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem 100 years ago. Hear how the founders of Hebrew University, including Albert Einstein, changed the landscape of Israel, literally and figuratively.

    29 min
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Intriguing, complicated, AMAZING Israel! Two professional Israel tour guides  ; Leontine, born and raised in Holland and Alan, a good ole boy from Memphis, Tennessee, delve into Israel's complexities through personal stories, weekly topics and their adventures to off the beaten track places.You will get to know and enjoy Israel with Leontine and Alan every Sunday.

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  • Creator
    Leontine Cohen Pauka and Alan Harkavy
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Yalla Israel with Leontine & Alan
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    Yalla Israel with Leontine & Alan