Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.

Jewish world and real estate correspondent Zev Stub joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode.

Following the fierce Shabbat protests in Bnei Brak in early September, Stub discusses the real estate market in the largest ultra-Orthodox city, and developments in the poor, dense city, including better public transport that draws businesses that pay higher tax rates and unusual residential requirements.

After Rabbi Yitz Greenberg, an influential thinker of liberal Orthodox Judaism, updated decades-old essays about Israel and American Jewry, Stub reports on his interview with the 93-year-old rabbinic leader and his views that God's role in history changes over time.

Stub also reviews two recent archaeological findings: the ritual baths discovered south of the Temple Mount, used by pilgrims arriving in Jerusalem for the pilgrimage holidays and an exploration of how wine was made 2,000 years ago.

Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates.For further reading:

In the Haredi city of Bnei Brak, real estate follows a different set of rules

After Oct. 7, Rabbi Yitz Greenberg’s post-Holocaust theology faces its biggest test

Ancient public mikveh complex, used for festival pilgrimage, uncovered at foot of Temple Mount

How did ancient Israelites make wine? Scientists are stomping grapes to find out

Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.

IMAGE: Jewish world, real estate and archaeology reporter Zev Stub appears on the Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (Flash 90)

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/zev-stub/">Jewish world and real estate correspondent Zev Stub</a> joins&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/jessica-steinberg/">host Jessica Steinberg</a> for today's episode.
Following the fierce Shabbat protests in Bnei Brak in early September, Stub discusses the real estate market in the largest ultra-Orthodox city, and developments in the poor, dense city, including better public transport that draws businesses that pay higher tax rates and unusual residential requirements.
After Rabbi Yitz Greenberg, an influential thinker of liberal Orthodox Judaism, updated decades-old essays about Israel and American Jewry, Stub reports on his interview with the 93-year-old rabbinic leader and his views that God's role in history changes over time.
Stub also reviews two recent archaeological findings: the ritual baths discovered south of the Temple Mount, used by pilgrims arriving in Jerusalem for the pilgrimage holidays and an exploration of how wine was made 2,000 years ago.
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-october-04-2026/">Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates.</a>For further reading:
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-the-haredi-city-of-bnei-brak-real-estate-follows-a-different-set-of-rules/">In the Haredi city of Bnei Brak, real estate follows a different set of rules</a>
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-oct-7-rabbi-yitz-greenbergs-post-holocaust-theology-faces-its-biggest-test/">After Oct. 7, Rabbi Yitz Greenberg&rsquo;s post-Holocaust theology faces its biggest test</a>
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/ancient-public-mikveh-complex-used-for-festival-pilgrimage-uncovered-at-foot-of-temple-mount/">Ancient public mikveh complex, used for festival pilgrimage, uncovered at foot of Temple Mount</a>
<a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-did-ancient-israelites-make-wine-scientists-are-stomping-grapes-to-find-out/">How did ancient Israelites make wine? Scientists are stomping grapes to find out</a>
Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-times-of-israel-daily-briefing/id1547404042"> Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vhvFPvN0fFn5YRHCEcxrn">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnR6FOcOvFdMbb0w1n0Ev0orcVkufgZ89">YouTube,</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.
IMAGE: Jewish world, real estate and archaeology reporter Zev Stub appears on the Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (Flash 90)

Welcome to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing: Your update on what’s important in Israel, the Middle East and The Jewish World.

Welcome to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing: Your update on what&rsquo;s important in Israel, the Middle East and The Jewish World.