# Ask Joel Anything: January 2026

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Podcast: [Inside Israel with Joel Chasnoff](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-israel-with-joel-chasnoff-6721864)
Published: 2026-01-28T11:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/inside-israel-with-joel-chasnoff/episodes/69788a87eefa744a9cb92bf2
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## Resource

In this month’s "Ask Joel Anything," Joel answers listener questions on everything from Purim traditions and Israeli college life to the latest headlines regarding military service and the Israel Prize. --------------- Support Inside Israel: Contribute Book Joel during his spring/fall 2026 lecture and comedy tour: www.joelchasnoff.com To learn more about Inside Israel, and to submit a question for Joel to answer on-air, visit www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast   Sign up for Joel’s newsletter, Hebrew Is Magic: www.joelchasnoff.com Joel’s tour schedule: www.joelchasnoff.com/shows Joel on Instagram: @joelchasnoff   Israel 201 , co-authored by Joel and Benji Lovitt and Winner of the 2023 National Jewish Book Award: www.joelchasnoff.com/books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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