{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66b1cddb8ad6ad827c0527f0/69497ce04c1c9c7f2b6c9424?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Joel Backed Out of a Real Estate Deal","description":"<p>Why did Joel walk away from a real estate deal after putting money down?&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, he tells the full story — not just about property, but about the uniquely Israeli mindset around ownership in a region where nothing is ever guaranteed. Plus: reflections on Bondi Beach, listener questions about high school transcripts, and potential war with Iran.</p><p>---------------</p><p><br></p><p>Tickets for Joel’s annual comedy show: <a href=\"http://www.joelchasnoff.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Eve for the Jews</a></p><p><br></p><p>Support Inside Israel: <a href=\"https://checkout.square.site/merchant/KY81NVB7W579G/checkout/LLW6YO5QWJC367RTFUUVRG7D\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Contribute</a></p><p><br></p><p>Book Joel during his fall 2025/spring 2026 lecture and comedy tour: <a href=\"http://www.joelchasnoff.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.joelchasnoff.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about Inside Israel, and to submit a question for Joel to answer on-air, visit<a href=\"http://www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sign up for Joel’s newsletter, Hebrew Is Magic:<a href=\"http://www.joelchasnoff.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.joelchasnoff.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Joel’s tour schedule: <a href=\"http://www.joelchasnoff.com/shows\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.joelchasnoff.com/shows</a></p><p><br></p><p>Joel on Instagram:<a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/joelchasnoff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @joelchasnoff</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>Israel 201</em>, co-authored by Joel and Benji Lovitt and Winner of the 2023 National Jewish Book Award:<a href=\"http://www.joelchasnoff.com/books\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.joelchasnoff.com/books</a></p>","author_name":"Joel Chasnoff"}