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John Gambadoro on his visit to Dachau and his thoughts on how to preserve memory of the Holocaust and World War Two. #sports #dachau #holocausteducation #holocaustremembrance #jewishhistory #israel Jewish History, Politics, Israel, Antisemitism, and Zionism - I cover it all. Politics:    • Should Jews Abandon the Democratic Party? ...   Jewish History:    • Law, Revolution, and the Messiah w/ Zevi...

Why is American Judaism fundamentally different from its European or Middle Eastern counterparts? I discuss the past, present, and future of American Judaism with Professor Zev EleffLet me hear your thoughts belowHope you enjoy! #rabbi #americanjudasim #reformjudaism Jewish History, Politics, Israel, Antisemitism, and Zionism - I cover it all. Politics:    • Should Jews Abandon the Democratic Part...

When a third-generation Conservative rabbi leaves the Rabbinical Assembly for officiating interfaith marriages, it sparks a national conversation. Rabbi Ari Yehuda Saks joins us to unpack why he made this choice, the halakhic and sociological debates around marrying outside the faith, and what it means for Jewish identity in a post-denominational world. JTA Article: “Third-generation Conservative...

Mothers Against Campus Antisemitism: Fighting Hate on College Campuses | Grassroots Jewish ActivismDescription:In the wake of October 7th, Mothers Against Campus Antisemitism (MACA) has become one of the largest Jewish activist movements in the United States—mobilizing tens of thousands of parents to protect Jewish students and faculty from antisemitism on college campuses. In this episode, we spe...

What has Hamas truly cost the Palestinian people? How has October 7th reshaped Israeli politics and Palestinian prospects for statehood? In this episode, Rabbi Daniel Levine sits down with global terrorism expert Professor Victor Asal to explore the fallout from the October 7th attacks, the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia, and the future of peace in the region. We cover everything from Hezbo...

#holocausteducation #jewishidentity #sovietunion Has Holocaust Education Failed the Jewish Community? | Rabbi Daniel Levine & Naya Lekht🎙️In this powerful episode, Rabbi Daniel Levine is joined by scholar and educator Dr. Naya Lekht to explore one of the most controversial questions in modern Jewish life: Has Holocaust education done more harm than good? Together, they unpack:🕍 The rise of Ho...

There has been much information rooted in antisemitism in the current media coverage of the Gaza famine. I break this down here. #famine #gaza #israel #jesus #bloodlibel #jews Jewish History, Politics, Israel, Antisemitism, and Zionism - I cover it all. Politics:    • Should Jews Abandon the Democratic Party? ...   Jewish History:    • Law, Revolution, and the Messiah w/ Zevi S...   Antisemitism:...

📛 Breaking Down Viral Antisemitic Comments — And Why They’re Totally WrongIn this episode of J Life with Daniel, we dive deep into the most viral, disturbing, and absurd antisemitic comments circulating online. From claims that DNA tests are banned in Israel, to wild conspiracy theories about the Talmud, Zionism, and Jewish ancestry — Daniel breaks it all down with historical facts, Jewish contex...

Should Jews leave the democratic party due to growing antisemitism in its ranks? I debate with Andrew about all things at the intersection of Jews and Politics. Make sure to like, subscriber, and let me hear your thoughts in the comments below :) #jews #democrats #mamdani #aoc #bds #jewishidentity #israel Facebook:   / daniel.levine.31   Instagram:   / rabbidaniellevine   #Zionism #hillel #judaism

What does it mean to be a Pro-Israel student leader today? In this powerful conversation, Sabrina Soffer joins us to discuss the evolving landscape of Jewish identity and campus activism. We cover the challenges facing young Jews, from rising antisemitism to the growing trend of anti-Zionist sentiment among students—including Jews themselves. We also dive into:🇮🇱 The unique role of Mizrachi Jews i...

I sit down with writer, anthropologist, and musician Adam Louis-Klein to unpack the growing crisis in academia. We explore the rise of anti-Zionism on campus, the erosion of objectivity in the humanities, and the shift from scholarship to activism. What changed? Can we still trust academic research—especially in the social sciences and humanities? Has the university abandoned its mission in favor...

Hillel International CEO Adam Lehman joins us to discuss the future of Jewish life on campus. In this important conversation, we cover:How Hillel helped rescue Jewish students stranded in Israel during the war with IranThe rising presence and needs of Mizrahi students at HillelWhether Hillel can truly accommodate Republican and conservative Jewish studentsHow campus life and Jewish student experie...

#israel #jewishhistory #australia Hillel Fuld joins me back on the podcast to discuss any array of issues including his being barred from Australia, Trump's policy in the Middle east, Orthodox anti-Zionism, antisemitism, whether he is afraid of right-wing antizionism, The NYC mayoral elections, and much more! ‪@hilzfuld‬ #jewishhistory #hillelfuld #israel #australia #hillel #satmar For our fir...

Join me as I explore the wave of antisemitic comments flooding my recent YouTube videos. In this video, I break down why I believe most of these comments aren’t from real people at all—but from bots. We’ll look at the patterns, suspicious accounts, and broader reasons behind coordinated online hate campaigns. If you’ve noticed similar trends or have thoughts on the rise of bot-driven antisemitism,...

#jewishhistory #kabbalah #gershomScholem 🎙️ I speak with Zevi Slavin, host of ‪@SeekersofUnity‬ about a variety of fascinating topics in Jewish mysticism. We discuss:Shabtai Tzvi and the legacy of false messianismThe role of messianism within JudaismThe groundbreaking work of Gershom ScholemWhether or not law is inherently conservativeAnd much more! For our first episode see here:    • Jewish Phil...

#israel #iran #fordowstrike 🎙️ I speak with ‪@AlonBurstein‬ about a range of pressing topics related to Israel, including:1️⃣ Iran2️⃣ Syria3️⃣ Hezbollah4️⃣ Gaza & Hamas5️⃣ Bibi Netanyahu6️⃣ International terrorism…and much more. #israel #iran #fordowstrike #syria #hamas #lebanon Follow me on social media:📘 Facebook:   / daniel.levine.31   📸 Instagram:   / rabbidaniellevine   #Zionism #Hillel...

#AndrewPessin #JewishStudents #FreeSpeech Why has antisemitism surged on college campuses—and what (if anything) are universities doing about it? In this episode, Andrew Pessin joins us to break down the ideological, political, and institutional forces behind the current campus climate. We discuss:– The roots of anti-Zionism and its overlap with antisemitism– The response (or lack thereof) from un...

#JewishDiaspora #JewishHistory #AndresSpokoiny In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Andrés Spokoiny—president and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network—to unpack a challenging and timely question: Is powerlessness a Jewish virtue? Our conversation revolves around this article: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/arts-letters/articles/jewish-oyster-problem We explore:🔹 The theological an...

#CandaceOwens #TuckerCarlson #JewishIdentity 🔥 How Dangerous is Right-Wing Anti-Zionism? 🔥In this debate, Rabbi Daniel Levine sits down with Kimo Gandall to explore the rise of right-wing anti-Zionism—a trend gaining traction among figures like Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson. We dive deep into questions including:🇮🇱 Why is there a rise of anti-Zionism on the right?🧠 What are the intellectual...

I speak with actor and podcast host Jonah Platt of the  @BeingJewishPodcast  .We touch on a variety of topics related to our current moment in Jewish history.📌 Topics Covered:The impact of October 7 on Jewish identityRising antisemitism on social media and campusesJews in Hollywood and their silenceBalancing art and activismBuilding Jewish resilience through content👇 Like, subscribe, and drop a...

I lay out a framework for how to think about the Israel-Hamas war - with material that will upset everyone! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.levine.31/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidaniellevine/#IsraelHamasWar#MiddleEastConflict#NuanceMatters#HardTruths#UncomfortableTruths#BothThingsCanBeTrue#ThinkingOutLoud#BeyondTheHeadlines#CriticalThinking#ComplexRealities#MoralFog#Zionism...

🎙️ I speak with Professor Jordan Rosenblum, professor and author of The Jewish Dietary Laws in the Ancient World, about everything you’ve wondered (and maybe didn’t even know you were curious about!) regarding kashrut. Why are pigs not kosher? Is human breastmilk kosher? Why did Jewish tradition forbid chicken and cheese? How much power does the kosher certification industry wield today, and what...

Join us for a riveting debate with Shaiel Ben-Ephraim  @shaielb  of the Israel-Palestine Report as we tackle the urgent and polarizing question: Is Israel committing genocide? In this conversation, we’ll dig deep into the legal and moral definitions of genocide, the historical and political context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the complexities of labeling this war as such. But that’s j...

In this episode, I speak with Izabella Tabarovsky about the deep historical roots of modern anti-Zionism, tracing its origins in medieval Christian antisemitism and Soviet ideology. We explore how these ancient and modern narratives intertwine and shape the contemporary discourse around Jews, Israel, and Zionism. Join us for a conversation that sheds light on the forgotten past and the ideological...

Reflections after the tragic antisemitic shooting last night at the DC museum