Chopped Liver on the Beach

Benji and Avi
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What's happening in Israel, from the perspective of two American olim with very high below-average intelligence. 

  1. 11/10/2025

    Nick 'n Tuck

    In this episode, a "brassy" lady gives American Jews some dire warnings, Avi insists that Neturei Karta members are actually Zionist, and Blondie the dog gets a major shout out. Listen at your own risk. Send us a text

    55 min

  2. 09/28/2025

    What Rhymes with Tucker?

    After a not-too-brief hiatus, Benji and Avi return to discuss the afterlife and the existence of demons... who happen to have podcasts. Send us a text

    1h 1m

  3. 06/25/2025

    Good night...see you soon!

    In this episode, Benji and Avi take advantage of the Trump Ceasefire to look back on twelve (eleven?) days of war. There's no denying it — it's been a scary couple of weeks. Benji succeeded in protecting his children — and his dogs. Avi has trust issues - and a beef with Iranian plastic surgeons. (By the way, Avi was right about the city of Tehran, but wrong about Iran as a country.)  Will Trump and the world be wise enough to preserve Israel's miraculous achievements in the war? We have all the answers. Not. Send us a text

    56 min

  4. 05/16/2025

    Down a Rabbinate Hole

    In this episode Benji and Avi sit down (and then stand up when he walks in, and then sit down again after he sits down) with Rabbi Seth Farber!  We find out how he is the descendent of smugglers and grand rabbis, why his face is on the dartboards of so many religious parties, and how ITIM - the NGO he founded - helps well-meaning Israelis navigate the labyrinths of the Chief Rabbinate, especially when it comes to important lifecycle events. We dive deep into (clean?) mikvah waters, and find out how he and his team at ITIM have touched the lives of tens of thousands of Israelis and made life here a little easier, and a little more Jewish. A warning to our listeners - this episode touches on some sensitive topics, especially relating to certain issues around burial, so please keep that in mind. Send us a text

    1h 42m

  5. 04/28/2025

    Pinch Your Scapulas!

    Benji and Avi spent Passover in the north of Israel, and in this episode they discuss the repairs and improvements Israel has made there, as well as the repairs and improvements they need to make to their post-Passover physiques. On the way, they dish on everything from the comeback of rudeness in American culture, to the most conscientious urologist in Israel. They're spillin' the matzoh, with no gefilters! Send us a text

    49 min

  6. 03/23/2025

    March Madness

    Join Benji and Avi for a tour of what's maddening this March. High-altitude inequality, an incomplete Egyptian pantheon, Trump, Bibi - there's a lot to cover! Send us a text

    1h 9m

  7. 01/21/2025

    Avi's Take & Benji's Ache

    In this episode, Avi tells us what he really thinks about the Palestinians while Benji suffers in more ways than one. Send us a text

    45 min

  8. 12/24/2024

    Hate Rides Again: A Conversation with Michal Cotler-Wunsh

    In this episode, Benji and Avi sit down with Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism. We discuss Michal's childhood playing hide-and-seek with senior politicians in the Knesset, her immigration experiences, life as an MK, and Israel's long-forgotten war against color TV. Michal shares her deep insight into the post-October 7th outbreak of of global antisemitism, and how we can confront it. Send us a text

    1h 25m
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What's happening in Israel, from the perspective of two American olim with very high below-average intelligence. 

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  • Creator
    Benji and Avi
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Chopped Liver on the Beach
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