{"podcast":{"title":"Shalom From Tel Aviv with Paul Maleary & Nigel Lithman KC","slug":"shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc-7884133","podcast_index_feed_id":7884133,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6a18c72069630795d8cfed98","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1780008583659-82ddc57d-16ec-4dcf-a744-385dc4f98d63.jpeg","author":"Paul Maleary","episode_count":8,"summary":"Shalom From Tel Aviv What happens when a retired detective and a former Crown Court Judge look past the headlines and dive straight into the beating heart of Israel? You get Shalom From Tel Aviv . Join lifelong friends Paul Maleary (a straight-talking, 30-year veteran detective) and Nigel Lithman KC (a razor-sharp retired Judge and King's Counsel) as they bring their unique legal, investigative, and deeply human perspectives to the table. This isn't your standard current affairs podcast. As seasoned raconteurs, Paul and Nigel aren't afraid to tackle the complex, sensitive, and heavy-hitting issues that others shy away from. But they do it with a twist. Grounded in their deep affection for the region, they explore the side of Israel that the mainstream media often misses: a vibrant, all-embracing society that offers incredible opportunities to people from all walks of life, faiths, and backgrounds. Expect a masterclass in storytelling, sharp banter, and a healthy dose of wit. Alongside the grit of major discussions, the duo serves up fascinating, lesser-known, and downright funny facts about the country’s history, culture, and daily life. Pull up a chair for an unfiltered, enlighte…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-12T18:19:05.677013+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc-7884133"},"episode":{"title":"The Sands of Masada & The Sanity Clause","slug":"the-sands-of-masada-the-sanity-clause","published_at":"2026-07-05T17:56:19+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc-7884133/the-sands-of-masada-the-sanity-clause","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc-7884133","url":"https://shows.acast.com/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc/episodes/the-sands-of-masada-the-sanity-clause","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6a18c72069630795d8cfed98/e/6a4a8fcaecd1239143052fe7/media.mp3","summary":"In this engaging episode, hosts Paul Maleary and HH Nigel Lithman KC take listeners on an eclectic journey spanning geography, history, and pop culture. Life in Tel Aviv & The New Car: Nigel shares his excitement over purchasing his very first new car—utilizing the tax discounts available to new citizens in Israel. He details the journey of returning a rental near the Hilton Hotel in Tel Aviv, taking the train up toward Binyamina, and catching a cab to Haifa to collect the vehicle. He highly praises the efficiency, air conditioning, and multi-level layout of the Israeli train system, noting that he recently acquired his senior railcard for free public transport. Utility Debates & Cultural Nuances: The hosts discuss the logistics of state-owned vs. private utilities in Israel, referencing the nearby Leviathan gas rig. Nigel shares a humorous story about a brief water power cut and the \"stroppy but gorgeous\" nature of local customer service. They also touch upon London politics, noting a story about Camden Council ordering the removal of residential air conditioning. Geopolitical Realities & Ancient History: The conversation pivots to international politics, noting recent leadership shifts in South American nations (Colombia and Paraguay) reversing Palestinian statehood choices and pledging to move embassies to Jerusalem. Nigel shares a captivating historical anecdote about Jerusalem’s Dung Gate , explaining why an Arab cemetery was historically placed there to disrupt the prophecy of a Messiah from the Jewish high priesthood (the Cohens, who cannot defile themselves with contact with the dead). A Trek Through the Southern Desert: Nigel guides Paul through a theoretical road trip heading south from Jerusalem toward Beer Sheva: Ein Gedi: A beautiful desert oas…","meta_description":"In this engaging episode, hosts Paul Maleary and HH Nigel Lithman KC take listeners on an eclectic journey spanning geography, history, and pop culture. 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