CUFI Weekly

Tomorrow’s leaders are in today’s classrooms. Hear from Jessica Marzucco, Director of CUFI on Campus, as she explains the shocking realities of today’s college campuses. Hear how CUFI is equipping Christian students across the nation to stand up for truth, Israel, and the Jewish people.

Because of you, CUFI has made a tremendous impact this year. Hear about how your dedication and support helped pass Holocaust education on the state level, opposed BDS, aided Ukrainian refugees, and much more. You have made a profound impact in keeping Israel and the Jewish people safe. As we close out 2022, we want to say thank you. As Israel’s enemies grow bolder, we are prepared-- with your hel...

Join our Israeli friend, Zina Rakhamilova, COO of Social Lite Creative, as she takes us to Jaffa, Nazareth, and Jerusalem, where we hear firsthand about the safety and freedom that Israeli Christians find in the Jewish state. While Christians in neighboring countries are heavily persecuted, especially at Christmastime, they are free to celebrate and worship as they choose in the State of Israel. A...

In this episode of the CUFI Minute, we learn that there’s more to Hanukkah than meets the eye. From understanding the two miracles this holiday celebrates to learning the secret origins of the dreidel game, the story of Hanukkah has a lot to teach us. Take five minutes and check out this fascinating and delightful edition of the podcast.

In this week’s edition of the CUFI Minute we meet the students and teachers of Whitwell, TN Middle School who, 20 years ago, decided to create a visual reminder of the Holocaust’s human toll. 11 million people were murdered by the Nazis.  6 million were Jews. So, the students of Whitwell collected paper clips as to represent the 11 million people killed, and the impact of this project ha...

Israelis and Jewish people throughout the world are increasingly under attack. What is the connection between Western aid, antisemitic media, and the record levels of violence toward Jewish people around the globe? Listen to learn more about the celebrities, media, and policies that continue to push new antisemitic narratives into the culture. Learn how Christians can speak up and act in defense o...

Listen to be inspired by the beauty of the 9th annual African Night to Honor Israel. Learn about the deep connection Africans feel with Israel, and the biblical reasons they support Israel and the Jewish people in these times. While Israel’s enemies attempt to divide her friends, hear how support for Israel based on biblical values brings us all together.

This Veterans Day, CUFI honors those who have served our country and kept us safe. Listen to the compelling testimonies of five veterans as they discuss their service and the meaning of Veterans Day. Learn about the deep connection they feel with Israel and those who serve in the IDF. We thank and honor those who have served in the ongoing struggle to preserve freedom and democracy at home and abr...

Because of CUFI’s members, the US-Israel relationship is strong. But there is always more to do. Meet the team working in DC every day to ensure your voice is heard on Capitol Hill and beyond. In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim talks with Sandra H. Parker, Chairwoman of the CUFI Action Fund. Listen to learn more about how CUFI members are helping ensure our leaders in DC continue to support...

Kanye West has made a series of antisemitic comments. While Adidas dropped him, others rushed to his defense. In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim explains the dangers of excusing or defending antisemitism in any form. Listen to learn more about how Christians can stand and speak up against this hatred.

In the Jewish tradition, it is believed that “whoever saves one life, saves the world entire.” Every parent on earth will recognize this is not just an ancient tradition but undeniable truth. And we often hear stories of Israel saving worlds. Those afflicted by disease might have a breakthrough due to Israeli technology. Others impacted by disaster might again see the sunrise because of Israel’s e...

What are the astonishing new developments between Israel and African countries? And who is trying to undermine those relationships? In this episode of CUFI Minute, Kasim talks with CUFI Regional Coordinator, Abel Taye, who shares his views, speaking from his own experience growing up in Africa. Listen to learn more about how Israel and African countries are working together to improve the lives of...

In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim talks with Professor Dina Porat, professor emeritus of modern Jewish history at the Department of Jewish History at Tel Aviv University and the chief historian of Yad Vashem, about the dangers of rising antisemitism. Listen to learn more about how antisemitism is a test of deeper societal problems, how it has made inroads into our educational system, and t...

From the halls of Academia to the United Nations, Israel’s history is under attack. Join us on a tour with Ze’ev Orenstein, Director of International Affairs at the City of David, who will show you what they don’t want you to see: The stunning proof of the Jewish presence in the land for thousands of years, just as the Bible says.

Starting at sundown this Sunday evening, Jewish families in Israel and around the world celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. In this CUFI Minute, Co-Executive Director Shari Dollinger explains more about this beautiful holiday, as well the deeply meaningful week following, which focuses on repentance, forgiveness, and remembering who you are, culminating in Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonemen...

In this episode, Kasim talks with Pastor Danny Gonzalez about the natural friendship between Israel and the Hispanic community. Pastor Gonzalez warns about who is seeking to undermine that friendship, and why. Listen to learn more about rising Communism in Latin America, its role in rising antisemitism, and the educational resources CUFI offers!

In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim talks with Dalton Thomas, Founder and President of Frontier Alliance International to hear the fascinating story of collaboration between Israel and international Christians to save Syrian lives. When it comes to saving lives and blessing the world, Christians like you have a role to play. Listen to learn more.

In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim Hafeez sits down with Rabbi Scheinberg’s son, Rabbi Avraham Scheinberg who takes us on a tour of his synagogue, and discusses his father, the remarkable friendship between him and Pastor Hagee, and the recent credible threat against the Jewish community of San Antonio. Thanks to you, Jewish communities around the world, from San Antonio to Kyiv to Jerusale...

Iran’s murderous regime continues to spread terror on Israel’s border and closer to home in the US. Iran-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad fired more than 1000 rockets at Jewish communities in Israel. In the US, Iran’s regime incited a terrorist fanatic to stab author Salman Rushdie in the neck, at a conference in New York. A strong US-Israel relationship is vital to ensuring Iran’s genocidal goals...

Have you ever been to a CUFI Summit? It’s the premier pro-Israel event of the year, and for good reason! Not only do CUFI members hear from U.S. and Israeli officials, Middle East experts, and Members of Congress, but they also meet with their elected officials to make their voices heard for Zion’s sake. In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim brings you along to this year’s conference and empha...

As over 1,000 CUFI members gathered in our nation’s capital to stand with Israel and the Jewish people at CUFI’s annual Washington Summit, the threats to the Jewish state loomed large—both abroad and here in the U.S. In this episode, get an update on recent events related to Israel and the broader Middle East and find out how you can make a difference for Zion’s sake. Tune in now.

How did Tel Aviv go from sand dunes to becoming the cultural, industrial hub of the Middle East? In this episode, learn more about the history of one of Israel’s premier cities and how it played a key role in the establishment of Israel’s independence. Tune in now.

If you visit a children’s playground in an Israeli community on the Gaza border, you will notice a marked difference from U.S. playgrounds: bomb shelters. In this episode, Kasim shows you the reality of living under the brutal shadow of terrorism from Hamas and their sponsors in Iran. Tune in now to see why we must speak up in defense of Israel and the Jewish people.

In this episode of the CUFI Weekly, Kasim commemorates the anniversary of the Entebbe raid, a stunning IDF military operation that resulted in the successful rescue of over 100 Israeli hostages. As we prepare to celebrate our freedom as Americans, we must remember our blessings and commit to standing with our ally, Israel, against terror. Listen now to learn more.

Last week, breaking news in Turkey alerted the world to yet another of Iran’s insidious schemes to target Israel and Jews—simply because they are Jewish—as an Iranian plot to murder Israeli tourists in Istanbul was foiled. In the wake of the ongoing Iranian threat to Israelis in Turkey, Israel’s security establishment has become increasingly concerned for the safety of Israelis in other countries...