The Daniel Rosehill Podcast
by Daniel Rosehill
Daniel Rosehill offers his views on various topics ranging from living in Israel through to technology and international affairs. Email: [email protected]. Website: danielrosehill.com.
Episodes
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Israel's Genocide Defence - Ordinary Gazans Aren't 'Amalek'
In this podcast episode I read an opinion letter published by Adv. Shlomit Ravitsky Tur Paz (The Israel Democracy Institute) repudiating claims made by South Africa in their Application Letter alleging that the Biblical prescription to 'wipe out the memory of Amalek' was providing ideological...
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Does East Jerusalem Support Hamas!? (Podcast)
According to a report in the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), much of East Jerusalem was shuttered on January 3rd in a show of mass solidarity with killed former Hamas co-chief Saleh al-Arouri. Can we draw from this the worrying conclusion that Hamas enjoys widespread support in Israel's capital…
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My Problem With "Good Arabs" And "Good Jews"
Thanks to the magic of YouTube I've finally discovered how to cross post my podcast episodes to YouTube without having to manually generate video audio files! In this episode of The Daniel Rosehill Podcast I share a contrarian opinions about why I think the pro-Israel community should refrain…
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Yes, I've Thought About Leaving Israel
Moving to Israel - making aliyah - is often celebrated with much fanfare. But plenty of immigrants - including me - sometimes thing about leaving ... and many take the ultimate step of relocating to other geographies. In this podcast/video, I set out a few of my thoughts about the subject of...
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YouTube and Content Plan For 2024
Planning how my YouTube channel and podcast will evolve during 2024. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQlDtEQGQA0&ab_channel=DanielRosehill
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The Green Line: Jerusalem's Invisible Border
Look at any map of Jerusalem and you may notice the existence of several unusual dotted lines throughout the city and - most peculiarly - one circumscribing the Mount Scopus campus of Hebrew University. These lines reflect the so-called green line / 1949 Armistice Agreement boundaries and served…
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Why Did Australia Recognize Jerusalem As Israel's Capital - And Then Change Its Mind? (Explainer)
Australia recently made international headlines - but especially here in Israel - when it decided to recognize (West) Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel. Before, not so long thereafter, changing its mind. Why is the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital such a thorny issue for...
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Why Does Jerusalem Have 2 Bus Networks?
Why does Jerusalem - a city of only about one million residents - have two separate bus networks? Jerusalem has historically had two bus systems - one operated by Egged serving mostly destinations in 'West' Jerusalem. And another operated by two Palestinian companies - one serving destinations in...
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The Tumultuous History Of The Ireland Israel Relationship
Israeli diplomats are said to regard Ireland as the most anti-Israel country in Europe. But is the reputation well-deserved? Were ties between Dublin and Jerusalem (or should we say: Tel Aviv) always this sour? And how have Israel and Ireland managed to maintain a relatively fruitful commercial...
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Street Names Of Jerusalem: King George St.
King George Street in downtown Jerusalem (officially: King George V St) is a street in downtown Jerusalem adjacent to Ben Yehuda street. It was commemorated in 1924 and is named for the British monarch King George V (reign: 1910-1936) — and specifically to commemorate the seventh anniversary of…
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Street Names Of Jerusalem: Patterson Street (Irish Born Zionist)
Patterson Street is an inconspiuous alleyway running between Emek Refaim Street and Derekh Beit Lekhem (Bethlehem Road) abutting the modern luxury Orient Hotel. It is named after John Henry Patterson, an Irish-born non-Jewish Zionist who had a storied career serving in the British Army where his...
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ESG & Impact Investing In Israel - With Noga Levtzion Nadan
Noga Levzion Nadan is the Managing Partner of Value 2 - The Responsible Investment Fund and the Founder and CEO of Greeneye, a responsible investment consultancy based in Israel. In this interview, Noga offers some insights on the state of play of ESG and impact investing in Israel and offers…
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Jerusalem's Consulates .. To The Palestinian Authority (PA)
Jerusalem has eight international consulates and consulate generals within its boundaries ... however (the weird part) .... they're not actually there to provide diplomatic representation to the State of Israel. More detail: "Jerusalem Has Plenty Of Embassies - Just Not To Israel":...
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Treatments For ADHD, Anxiety, Depression In Israel
Information about the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, and depression in Israel.
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Healthcare In Israel: How The System Works (My Experience)
Israel has one of the most advanced and developed healthcare systems in the world, but for new immigrants (olim hadashim) accessing it can be another item on the list of things about life in Israel to figure out. == Timestamps == Intro - 00:00 Health maintenance organizations (HMO)s / kupot…
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The History Of The Flag Of Israel And The Israeli State Emblem
How did Israel end up with a Star of David set on two horizontal stripes as its national flag and what is the symbolism behind the state symbol? In this video, I explore the history of Israel's flag as well as that of its state emblem - a menorah surrounded by olive branches - which were both...
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How Many Cities Are There In Israel? (Population Density = Crowded!)
With a population of more than 9 million residents crammed into a country barely bigger than New Jersey, Israel has a population density that places it in the mid-30s globally ... and which is actually slightly higher than India's. Where does everybody live? Beyond Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, there…
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Speedify Interview With Daniel Rosehill - Using Speedify For Remote Journalism
Speedify CEO Alex Gizis chats with Speedify user Daniel Rosehill about using Speedify for connection bonding to make poor internet connections so much better.
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A Tale Of Two Israels: Income Inequality, Poverty, And Widening Socioeconomic Gaps
Israel was famously described in the Bible as 'a land flowing with milk and honey.' Today - that description might be 'a land of skyscrapers and newfound tech wealth.' While Israel's vaunted technology sector has created vast fortunes, Israel also has one of the highest rates of poverty in the...
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Who are Jerusalem's Christians? Why are they saying Easter is under threat?
Jerusalem is at the center of international news currently amidst claims that Israel is acting "heavy handedly" and imposing tough "restrictions" on Orthodox Christian worship at Jerusalem. The media coverage is referring to a crowd control limit which Israel has decided to impose on worshippers…
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Poor But Happy? What Statistics Say About Jerusalem's Population
Statistically, Jerusalem is a complicated mess. The city is shared by Jews, Arabs (Muslims and Christians), Armenians, and many smaller groups. It's also been ranked, repeatedly, as the worst city in Israel to live in - by none other than Israel's national statistics body, the Central Bureau of...
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The Depressing World Of Renting Apartments In Israel | Israel Socioeconomic Issues
Israel has one of the most overheated real estate markets on the planet, forcing many - both immigrants and native-born Israelis - to turn to renting indefinitely. While it doesn't make for very encouraging viewing, the "Dirot Be'Yisrael She'Medakot Oti" Facebook and Instagram page compiles some…
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Israel At A Crossroads: Prof Dan Ben-David On Israel’s Socioeconomic Challenges At 75
Ahead of Israel's 75th birthday (Yom Atzmaut falls next week), Professor Dan Ben-David, President of the Shoresh Institution and a prominent Israeli economist, discusses some of the socioeconomic challenges facing the country. == Timestamps == Intro - 00:00 Core socioeconomic issues in Israel -...
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Poverty in Jerusalem: How Bad Is It? | Socioeconomics In Israel
Jerusalem has consistently ranked as the poorest city in Israel. Why does Israel's capital city have such a problem with poverty and what do experts suggest can be done about it? == Timestamps == Intro - 00:00 Jerusalem demographics - 00:28 Poverty rate in Jerusalem - 00:57 Israel's national...
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Do Most Jews Live In Israel? World Jewish Population 2023
Do most of the world's Jews live in Israel? (Spoiler alert: no)
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10 Things I Love About Living In Israel! (Yom HaAtzmaut 2023)
In honor of Israel's 75th birthday / Yom Ha'Atzmaut here are 10 things I love about living in Israel! == Timestamps == Intro - 00:00 Israeli wine - 01:16 It's small and easy to get around - 03:24 It's easy to live a fulfilling Jewish live here - 05:01 Amazing and diverse food scene - 07:03 The...
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Why Does Jerusalem Have Streets Named After Latin American Countries?
Jerusalem has an interesting variety of street names varying from great rabbis to famous figures in Jewish history. But if you've spent any time transversing the south-western neighborhoods of Kiryat HaYovel and Ir Ganim you will have noticed plenty of streets named after various Latin American...
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4 Tips For Researching Salaries In Israel
4 tips for those entering the job market in Israel and trying to figure out how to figure out salaries and master the "what are your salary expectations?" conversation with recruiters and companies. == Timestamps == Intro - 00:00 Salary research - 00:20 Tip 1: ask friends - 00:30 Factors...
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What If All Jews Lived in Israel?
What if ... the entire world Jewish diaspora were to move to Israel. Would the country be large enough to accommodate them? What would Israel's population be? What would the population density be? Find out in the video! == Timestamps == Intro - 00:00 Israel population density - 00:30 Israel's...
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Why Israel Will Never Accept The Green Line As A Final Border
While many Israelis bristle at the mention of it, the 1949 Armistice Agreement Line - more commonly known as the 'green line ' - remains highly relevant to how the international community views the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Many have posited that the green line should be a final border…
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The "Anglos" - Israel's Expat Bubble Of English Speakers
About 2% of Israel's population of 10 million - about 200,000 people - are English-speaking immigrants from around the world. English speakers in Israel are commonly referred to as "Anglos" - and an entire ecosystem has sprung up to support their needs. What is Israel's English-speaking expat...
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Jerusalem Day 101: What Is It About? Why Is It Controversial?
Why does a city need its own commemorative day? And what is the annual celebration really about? == Timestamps == Intro - 00:00 Celebrating Jerusalem history - 00:42 The old Jerusalem border - 00:54 Jerusalem at various times in history - 01:09 Jerusalem during Mandatory Palestine - 01:20 The...
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Why Is The UN In Israel? And What Do Its Missions Do?
The United Nations (UN) maintains and funds a variety of peacekeeping missions with on-the-ground presences in Israel. As anyone who has visited Israel knows, seeing the distinctive looking UN labelled jeeps is a familiar sight. Why is the UN here and what do the various similar-sounding missions...
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How Israel Plans To Bring More Immigrants To Jerusalem
Israel recently announced a new plan involving various government stakeholders, among them the Jerusalem Municipality, to increase immigration (aliyah) to Jerusalem. Will the series of measures the government has announced stem the exiting tide of young people leaving the city? Data: Startup…
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Explained: The EU - Israel Open Skies Agreement (Cheaper Travel!)
The Open Skies Agreement concluded between Israel and the European Union (EU) has changed the game when it comes to travelling to and from Israel, allowing an influx of ultra low cost carriers (ULCCs) to compete on routes traditionally dominated by legacy airlines. Thanks to the introduction of…
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The Airports Of Israel - Ben Gurion, Eilat Ramon, And More
Israel has two main international airports - at Ben Gurion near Tel Aviv and Eilat Ramon near the southern city of Eilat which was opened in 2019 to replace operations at the former Eilat Airport (located in the city). This video provides an overview of aviation in Israel including the country's...
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FIRE In Israel (Financial Independence, Retire Early) With: Fionist Dream
Fiona and Finn - residents of a large city in Israel - set up a blog called 'Fionist Dream' (a play on the word 'Zionist') in order to keep themselves accountable and share information with other English-speaking Israelis interested in the FIRE movement (Financial Independence Retire Early). In...
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The History Of Israel's 3 Airlines: El Al, Arkia, Israir
Despite being a small country of only about 10 million citizens, Israel has 3 airlines and 1 cargo operator. Here's a little bit about the history and fleet of each! == Timestamps == Intro - 00:00 Israel's 3 airlines - 00:15 History of El Al - 00:38 El Al's first aircraft - 01:00 El Al modern…
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Working In Israel: The Work Week, PTO, & Standard Office Hours
Did you know that Israel is one of relatively few countries in the world in which a Sunday to Thursday working week is the norm? In this video, I delve a little bit into the topic of the standard working week and working hours in Israel - exploring why Israelis work their distinctive work week…
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Jerusalem Once Had Its Own International Airport
Although it seems hard to believe today, Jerusalem in fact once had its very own international airport. Located at Atarot on the seam of Jerusalem and Kafr Aqab (a neighborhood that adjoins Ramallah), Jerusalem International Airport began during Mandatory Palestine and came under both Jordanian…
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The History Of Israel's Unique Plug Socket
Did you know that Israel uses a plug type used nowhere else on the planet? Israel's plug type - type H - has sometimes been cited as an example of outdated protectionist policymaking in Israel and the role that unnecessary standards have to play in keeping prices inflated for Israeli consumers....
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Why is khat legal in Israel?
Ghat/kat is a leaf which - when chewed - released amphetamine-like compounds producing a stimulatory effect in users. In 1980, the WHO listed ghat as a drug of abuse and it has been banned or controlled in most Western countries. Unusually, however, khat remains legal in Israel - due largely to…
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The Crazy Geopolitics Of Ghajar - A Village Split Between Two Warring Countries
Today, Lebanese citizens waving the flag of the Hizbullah paramilitary organization broke through a UNIFIL fence designed to prevent residents of Southern Lebanon from approaching the village of Ghajar - an Alawite village located partially over the Blue Line that today serves as the de facto...
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An Overview Of Public Transport In Israel
(Audio extracted from YouTube video originally published August 4th 2023). With almost four million cars on its roads and one of the worst rates of traffic congestion in the OECD, Israel is working quickly to upgrade its public transport infrastructure to find a sustainable solution against...
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(Archive) - Jerusalem Readies For Municipal Elections
Although it seems like a lifetime away in Israel terms, there are less than 100 days to go until Jerusalem goes to vote in municipal elections. The municipal elections elect councilmen and councilwomen in City Hall, but have been long boycotted by Arab residents of East Jerusalem who would seem...
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Is Israel The Most Expensive Country To Live In ... In The World!?
Startling new data released by the Organisation For Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) last week has shown that the price level index in Israel is 38% higher than the OECD average and the highest in the entire Organisation which consists of 38 mostly developed member states. The metric...
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Why Only 5 Countries Have Embassies In Jerusalem
This week Papua New Guinea became the fifth country to open an embassy to Israel in Jerusalem with its Prime Minister officiating upon the opening of an embassy in the Malha Technology Garden in the south of the city. However given that Israel enjoys diplomatic relations with over 160 countries…
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How Many Israelis Speak English? Mother Tongue Stats From Israel's National Statistics Body
As an adopted home to Jewish immigrants from all over the world, Israel is a linguistic kaleidoscope of sorts. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis speak languages other than Hebrew as their mother tongue. But how many speak English as that level compared to other languages such as Russian, French,...
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How Israel Legislates Against Prostitution
I recently stumbled upon a bizarre web page from the Light of Messiah Ministries claiming that prostitution is legal in Israel. This is not the case! In 2018, Israel moved to criminalize the buying of sex (adding to a preexisting ban on organizing the selling of sex). This made Israel the tenth...
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Where Do Jerusalem's Jewish Immigrants (Olim) Come From?
I recently received some interesting data from the Ministry for Aliyah and Absorption and the Jerusalem Municipality. The data shows the number of olim hadashim who have moved to Jerusalem since 1990. The data shows that immigrants from the former USSR constitute the single largest bloc of olim…
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Daniel Rosehill offers his views on various topics ranging from living in Israel through to technology and international affairs. Email: [email protected]. Website: danielrosehill.com.
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