Shabbos Kestenbaum Grills Rabbi Rowe on Judaism's Biggest Misconceptions

What happens when one of America's most outspoken young Jewish voices turns the tables and interviews the Rabbi instead?Shabbos Kestenbaum — the Harvard student who sued his university over antisemitism and became a defining voice for Jewish conservatism in America — sits down with Rabbi Rowe. But this time, Shabbos is asking the questions.They go deep on the topics the internet gets spectacularly wrong: Is the Talmud really full of anti-Christian hatred? Is Jesus actually mentioned in Jewish scripture — and burning in hell? What does "Chosen People" really mean — and is it Jewish supremacy? Why don't Jews try to convert anyone? Is Biblical prophecy literally unfolding in Israel right now?This is the conversation about Judaism that nobody else is having — honest, unfiltered, and impossible to look away from.Be sure to subscribe to the channel for weekly videos on Jewish philosophy, wisdom and world-changing ideas.--------00:00 — Introduction: Shabbos Kestenbaum Flips the Script01:38 — Why Jewish Practice Goes Beyond the Hebrew Bible 03:07 — What Is the Talmud, Really? (And Where Does It Come From?) 05:32 — Is Jesus in the Talmud? The "Burning in Hell" Claim Debunked 10:06 — Early Christians Were Jews — So Why Can't Jews Follow Jesus Today? 13:02 — What Does Judaism Actually Require of the Messiah? 14:35 — Genesis 12 & "Those Who Bless Israel Will Be Blessed" Explained 16:55 — The Real Meaning of "Chosen People" — It's Not What You Think 19:38 — Does the Torah Look Down on Non-Jews? The Truth About "Goyim" 23:51 — Why Don't Jews Proselytize? The Mormon Missionary Question 27:52 — How to Responsibly Read the Talmud (And Why the Internet Fails) 33:25 — Is Biblical Prophecy Being Fulfilled in Israel Today? 36:27 — Closing Reflections: Gratitude, Responsibility & the Jewish Mission--------Rabbi Daniel Rowe is a popular Rabbi, philosopher, and education visionary at AISH, who uses his deep knowledge of Judaism, science, and philosophy to captivate and educate audiences across the globe.To listen to Rabbi Rowe Reacts on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbirowereactsTo listen to Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/realtalkwithrabbiroweFollow Rabbi Rowe on social media for regular new uploads and updates:YouTube: https://youtube.com/ShabbosK@rabbidanielrowe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidanielrowe/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qPQn7TIWdQ8Dxvy6RfjyDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidanielrowe/Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cd5debfe-684c-411d-b0bc-223dcfa58a39/rabbi-daniel-roweTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbi.daniel.rowe--------Shabbos Kestenbaum is an Aish alumnus and Harvard University graduate, and a leading advocate for Jewish students’ rights in American higher education. He gained national attention as the lead plaintiff in a landmark Title VI lawsuit against Harvard, alleging the university failed to address pervasive antisemitism on campus. A former Bernie Sanders supporter turned prominent critic of the political left, Kestenbaum has testified before the U.S. Congress and the Israeli Knesset and was a featured speaker at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Currently a media personality at PragerU, he balances his high-profile activism with a commitment to humanitarian work, including Jewish heritage preservation and a recent altruistic kidney donation.Follow Shabbos on social media:X: https://x.com/ShabbosKInstagram: https://instagram.com/shabboskest/