CUFI Weekly

Rebuilding Gaza is about more than bricks and mortar. It's about who will control its future, who will fund its reconstruction, and whether Hamas will be allowed to regain its power. In this week's CUFI Weekly, Kasim examines critical questions surrounding Gaza's future, the role of regional powers, and why any lasting peace must prioritize Israel's security and prevent the conditi...

Iran's regime isn't just spreading terror across the Middle East. It's working to spread antisemitism and undermine America from within. This week on the CUFI Weekly, Kasim discusses a troubling report from the Simon Wiesenthal Center detailing Iran's alleged influence operations and efforts to fuel antisemitism, manipulate public opinion, and deepen divisions in American society....

Three years after the horrors of October 7, Kasim Hafeez reflects on what followed—not only the unimaginable pain inflicted on Israel, but the world's response. Unlike the global solidarity America experienced after 9/11, Israel faced condemnation and hostility almost immediately, even before its major military response began. But October 7 is not only a story of tragedy. It is also a story of...

This week on CUFI Weekly, we examine a frightening question: what happens when the people and institutions we are supposed to trust no longer feel safe? An Israel-bound Flydubai flight narrowly avoided catastrophe after a pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft—an incident Israeli authorities are investigating as a possible terror attack with chilling echoes of 9/11...

More than 5,600 miles separate Binyamin in Samaria from Belleville, Ontario—but this Yom Kippur, both were touched by violence as Jewish communities prepared to observe their holiest day. In Binyamin, a father of six was murdered in a terrorist attack. In Belleville, a police officer guarding a synagogue was shot as worshippers gathered. In this episode of CUFI Weekly, we ask why Jews around the w...

Those who fail to learn from history risk repeating its darkest chapters. This week on CUFI Weekly, we mark the anniversaries of the Abraham Accords and Camp David to examine what peace demands: courage, leadership, and a willingness to reject hatred. From Anwar Sadat’s assassination after choosing peace with Israel to Mahsa Amini’s death under Iran’s oppressive regime, we confront the forces that...

Twenty-five years after September 11, America appears to be forgetting the lessons written in blood that day. Instead of uniting against terrorism, we now see extremists celebrated, terrorist organizations defended and violence excused as “resistance.” Terrorism does not seek peace or coexistence. It targets those who disagree, silences opposition and murders innocent people who simply want to liv...

In this episode of the CUFI Weekly, we’re looking at what Jewish students are facing on college campuses across America and the alarming rise of antisemitism in places that should be safe for every student. From harassment and intimidation to the normalization of anti-Jewish hatred, Jewish students are being confronted with warning signs that are difficult to ignore. For Holocaust survivors, these...

In this episode of the CUFI Weekly, we’re looking at recent archaeological discoveries in Israel and the stories they tell about the people, places, and events of the biblical world. From ancient artifacts to physical evidence uncovered beneath the ground, archaeology continues to provide important insight into the history of the land of Israel and the Jewish people who have called it home for tho...

What happens when antisemitism becomes a political strategy? In this week’s CUFI Weekly, we take a closer look at the growing use of anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric in political discourse, and what it means for the Jewish community, Israel, and those who stand against hatred. From inflammatory rhetoric to the normalization of dangerous ideas, antisemitism cannot be dismissed as simply another...

Throughout history, nations have made promises, signed agreements, and entered into deals with the expectation that those commitments would be honored. But history also shows us what happens when promises are broken and why understanding the past matters when making decisions about the future. In this week’s CUFI Weekly, we examine what history reveals about trust between nations and the consequen...

In this week's episode of CUFI Weekly, we examine one of the most pressing foreign policy challenges facing the United States: Iran. As Washington debates its next steps, are policymakers asking the right questions—or focusing on the wrong ones entirely? We break down why decisive action, not endless debate, is essential to confronting the Iranian threat and protecting America's interests...

Two years ago, a Hezbollah rocket struck a soccer field in Majdal Shams, murdering 12 Druze children and teenagers. We remember their lives, and we confront what this attack revealed about Hezbollah and the terrorists it represents. There is also a battle being waged for the minds of our children. Influencers and activists are using trusted platforms to erase victims, sanitize terrorism, and teach...

As the Jewish people observe Tisha B’Av and mourn the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem, we reflect on their ancient, unbroken connection to the Holy City. We also confront a growing falsehood promoted by online talking heads: the claim that Jesus was not Jewish. Scripture leaves no room for confusion—Jesus was born Jewish, lived Jewish, worshiped as a Jew, and was called the King of the Jew...

On this week's CUFI weekly, we examine Israel's decision to send humanitarian aid and disaster relief to Venezuela—even after years of hostility, severed diplomatic relations, and the Maduro regime's alignment with Iran, Syria, and other adversaries. In a world where many are quick to post, condemn, and perform outrage online, Israel continues to let its actions speak louder than words...

Jesus taught that the greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind—and the second is like it: love your neighbor as yourself. Those two commands are inseparable. In this week's CUFI Weekly, we examine how a phrase as profound as "Christ is King" is being twisted by some to target and intimidate Jewish people. A declaration meant to honor Christ should never...

As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, we have more than a milestone to commemorate—we have a legacy to defend. This week, we reflect on the American experiment: the God-given freedoms that have made our nation a beacon of hope, the opportunities that lie ahead, and the responsibility each generation bears to preserve them. Freedom is never guaranteed. It endures only when cou...

On this episode of CUFI Weekly as the United States and Iran enter a 60-day negotiating period under a new Memorandum of Understanding—we ask should anyone trust the regime in Tehran? Kasim examines the new U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, what it means for Israel and the wider Middle East, and why Americans must remain vigilant as negotiationsunfold.

In this week's edition of the The Weekly, Pastor Bob Scott, CUFI's Ministry Engagement Director, tackles the questions and arguments surrounding the effort to undermine the modern Jewish connection to God, His Word, and the land of Israel.

This week, Kasim reflects on the anniversary of D-Day and the extraordinary courage of those who stormed the beaches of Normandy to defeat the Nazi menace and defend freedom around the world. Yet just days later, America witnessed the troubling reality of a candidate bearing a Nazi tattoo winning a Democratic primary election. What does it say about our culture when symbols of one of history’s mos...

On this episode of CUFI Weekly, an unprovoked attack on Kuwait is met with global silence, and what this tells us about the information war being waged against Israel and the Jewish people, and why it’s so key for us and our future generations to use discernment in the content we consume.

In this episode of CUFI Weekly, as a candidate in a Texas Democratic runoff announced she wanted to “put American Zionists in internment camps,” Kasim examines the growing mainstreaming of antisemitic rhetoric in American discourse and how outrage, hostility, and conspiracy against Israel and the Jewish people are increasingly being used for popularity, influence, and online clout.

As Americans prepare to honor Memorial Day, Kasim reflects on experiencing this tradition for the first time as a U.S. citizen. This episode is a reminder that Memorial Day is about honoring those who gave their lives in defense of freedom and in the fight against evil. At a time when hateful ideologies are resurfacing, forgetting their sacrifice dishonors both America and those who fought tyranny...

On this episode of CUFI Weekly, as Jerusalem Day and Israel’s Independence Day on the Gregorian calendar fall on the same day, we explore the miracle of Israel’s rebirth and the reunification of Jerusalem—a city now open to people of all faiths. Even in the midst of war, terror, and uncertainty, Israel’s story remains one of resilience, hope, and miracles in the darkness. From restoring access to...

This week on CUFI Weekly, we honor American Jewish Heritage Month by celebrating the extraordinary contributions Jewish Americans have made to the United States — from medicine and military service to science, culture, and innovation. As antisemitism rises and voices seek to “other” the Jewish community, we are reminded that Jewish history is woven into America’s story itself. Antisemitism is not...