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Berlin-born Regina Jonas became in 1935 the first woman ordained as a rabbi. After her deportation to Theresienstadt she continued her communal work. She later was murdered in Auschwitz. For years, her story was untold. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more from Rabbi and Professor Dalia Marx of the Hebrew Union College, and author of "About Time: Journeys in the Jewish-Israeli Calendar." (Photo: Wikipedia)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel observes Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day. Two rockets fired from Gaza toward Israel, no damage caused. Likud holds coalition talks with Union of Right-Wing Parties (Photo: Hadas Parush/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF deploys Iron Dome batteries ahead of Independence Day, Eurovision. Prime Minister Netanyahu, Yisrael Beiteinu leader Liberman renew coalition talks. As Holocaust remembrance commemorations begin, IDF chief of staff praises those who resisted and those who preserved humanity (Photo: Israel Defense Forces) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarai Tzuriel ends a silence of 30 years and remembers the 1986 Eurovision, a Turkish fan explains the real reason his country dropped out the contest and Spain tries to break a 50-year dry spell (Photo: Sarai Tzuriel and Moti Giladi at Eurovision 1986)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel reduces Gaza fishing zone after Islamic Jihad rocket fire. Israeli security forces evacuate illegal West Bank outspost. Israel's 21st Knesset to be sworn-in. (Photo: Screenshot)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of Halav Udvash, the Milk and Honey band, comment on the Hallelujah scandal, Kobi Marimi appears in Tel Aviv and getting to know Ms. Eurovision (Photo: Portugal's Salvador Sobral. AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF forces guarding tour bus in West Bank fire at two Palestinian gunmen, wounding one. Palestinian Authority leader Abbas says he will refuse tax moneys from which Israel has deducted payments for security prisoners. Workers protest against pending dismissals at Beersheva factory (Photo: Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel transfers two Syrian prisoners to Syria in "goodwill gesture" after Russia returned body of IDF soldier Zachary Baumel, Shin Bet foils car bombing around national elections, Israel condemns shooting attack at California synagogue  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, the Eurovision director speaks about everything, a listen to Cyprus' song and the KAN "parliament" on Kobi Marimi (Photo: Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu, Finance Minister Kahlon meet in framework of coalition contacts. Body of youth pulled from Sea of Galilee. Counter-terrorism bureau warns Israelis against travel to Sri Lanka (Photo: Israel Police)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On fashion and bad taste in Eurovision, why the members of Halav Udvash (Milk & Honey) are mad at Gali Atari and a new and surprising rendition of Toy. (Photo: Milk & Honey. The Israeli Television)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF forces demolish home of terrorist who killed 2 in Ariel attack. Kulanu party denies contacts with Likud on merger. Hermon site, Sea of Galilee beaches closed due to capacity crowds. (Photo: Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eurovision parties conquer Europe; an exclusive interview with the Eurovision Executive Producer; and Netta Barzilai goes on the Eurovision Tel Aviv stage for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An expert says Eurovision 2019 will the be most watched in history. Tzvika Hadar will host Eurovision tourists, and why do sisters from Germany – who are not really sisters – wrap themselves up in the Israeli flag?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands attend priestly blessing at Western Wall, Jewish comedian elected Ukrainian president, thousands flock to parks during Passover holiday (Photo: priestly blessing at Western Wall, Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eurovision comes to Netflix, Tel Aviv tries to deal with the challenge of hosting the competition and the first release of the 2019 remix of the song “Habatlanim,” The Lazy BumsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel condemns deadly terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, President Rivlin offers condolences to victims. IDF demolishes home of Arab indicted for murdering 19-year-old Ori Ansbacher. Border Police shoot knife-wielding Arab at Tapuach Junction in West Bank. (photo: Security forces in Sri Lanka, AFP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roger Waters takes on Madonna, getting to know Iceland's band who invited Bibi to a sparring match and a fascinating conversation with a Eurovision academic (yes, there is such a thing) (Photo: Lior Mizrahi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Health Minister Litzman does not rule out support for so-called French law. European Union considering declaration on Trump peace plan. Senior IDF officer seriously wounded in Gaza war named torchlighter in upcoming eve of Independence Day ceremony (Photo: Virginia Mayo/Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attempting to score a ticket, Director Karen Hochma gives a behind the scenes look at the filming of the "postcards," and what do Depeche Mode and the Eurovision have in common  (Photo: KAN)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.