The Rabbi’s Table: A Place of Dialogue, Not Debate

Bishop Juan Carlos Mendez, Founder and President of Churches in Action, joins Rabbi Michael Barclay for a powerful conversation on Passover and Easter, their shared themes, and influence on Western culture. The discussion also explores Bishop Mendez’s decades of humanitarian work, his leadership across Los Angeles and around the world, and how faith, service, and tradition guide communities throug...

Dr. Naomi Wolf, author of eight NYT bestsellers and CEO of DailyClout.io, joins Rabbi Michael Barclay to explore feminism, civil liberties, and her personal journey across the political spectrum. Recurring guest Angela Van Der Pluym joins for a discussion on being a conservative Jewish woman in today’s world and navigating the challenges of the “woke right.” The conversation also explores partners...

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman joins Rabbi Michael Barclay for a powerful conversation on Israel’s identity as a Jewish state, the spiritual and historical foundations of the nation, and the resurgence of antisemitism in the modern era. They explore biblical and historical claims to the land, the global battle over Israel’s public image, and how misinformation and social media hav...