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Dec 16, 2025 19 min

The Most Misunderstood Command in the Bible: Amalek Explained

from Rabbi Rowe Reacts Hosted by Aish Studios

This week, Rabbi Rowe reacts to a conversation between Alex O’Connor and Dinesh D’Souza about one of the most difficult biblical passages: the command to destroy Amalek. The clip raises a major question that often appears online: does Judaism endorse violence or even genocide?In this episode, Rabbi Rowe breaks down what the Torah is actually saying, how Jewish law has always interpreted the command of Amalek, and why the popular presentation of this topic leaves out essential context.Be sure to subscribe to the channel for weekly videos on Jewish philosophy, wisdom and world-changing ideas.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.Follow Rabbi Rowe on social media for regular new uploads and updates:YouTube: @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#jewish #rabbi #jewishwisdom #torah #judaism #aish #askmeanything #amalek

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