Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe

Is the Judaism practiced today the same as Biblical Judaism?Rabbi Daniel Rowe sits down with Bible scholar and geopolitical analyst Saul Sadka, sometimes called “the man who rewrote the Torah”, for a wide-ranging conversation and debate.While respectful in tone, the discussion brings out clear differences in perspective on key issues like biblical authorship, the origins of Jewish law, and how Judaism has evolved over time.From linguistic arguments dating the Torah to pre-10th century BCE Egypt, to the role of the Oral Torah and the 39 melachot, to interpretations of books like Esther and Jonah, the episode explores where their views align, and where they don’t.Topics also include Rambam vs. literalism, the mission of Israel, antisemitism, and the major geopolitical shifts of our time.🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe — where we go beneath the surface on the ideas that matter most.💬 Who should Rabbi Rowe speak to next? Drop your suggestions in the comments.Chapters00:00 Introduction — Is modern Judaism the same as Biblical Judaism?01:07 Saul Sadka: Bible scholar, Torah analyst, geopolitical thinker02:12 The Deuteronomy Hypothesis — what scholars got right and wrong04:09 Loanword linguistics: dating the Torah to pre-10th century BCE07:12 Scribes, Dead Sea Scrolls, and transmission of the text09:07 The Book of Esther — history, satire, or divine prototype?12:39 How we became "Jews" — and what Israel really means14:34 Why religious Jews don't read the Hebrew Bible18:11 How Talmudic Judaism evolved from Biblical Israel21:08 The oral Torah, Sanhedrin, and the 39 melachot explained30:11 Reading the Torah as shepherds and parents once did37:12 The Jewish mission: to be a light unto the nations40:25 The structure of Genesis and the problem of humanity45:47 Antisemitism decoded — far left, far right, and Islamism57:14 The Jewish revolution that changed the world59:04 The turning point: October 7 and what came after1:03:24 The prophecy of return — Jews becoming Israel againBe 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.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: @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

What if the path to Middle East peace isn't being built in government chambers — but quietly, on the ground, in Iraq, Gaza, Pakistan, Morocco, and even Somaliland?Tom Wegner is the strategic consultant, former IDF coordination officer, and architect of the Abrahamic Movement, and in this episode of Aish Studio’s ‘Real Talk’, he joins Rabbi Rowe for a wide-ranging, deeply honest conversation about why Oslo failed, what's actually working, and the grassroots Muslim-Jewish alliance most people have never heard of.They cover the moment a Palestinian man told Rabbi Rowe that Jews were "chosen to teach the world" and why Israel has failed to show up to that calling. They explore how arguing Jewish rights from within the Quran is winning hearts across the Muslim world, why Somaliland's recognition of Israel is a geopolitical earthquake, and how the Abrahamic Movement is filling the ideological vacuum the Muslim Brotherhood has exploited for decades.This is a conversation about language, identity, trauma, theology, and the possibility, however fragile, of something new.Tom Wegner's book: Abrahamic Revolution: Middle Eastern Peace FormulaPlease like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe.Episode Chapters00:00:00 — Introduction: "Allah Chose You to Teach the World"00:02:34 — Meet Tom Wegner00:03:08 — Tom's Journey: IDF, Oslo & Strategic Consulting in the Middle East00:04:37 — Why Oslo Failed: The Missing Heart & Soul00:06:55 — Arguing Jewish Rights From Within the Quran00:11:15 — What Is the Abrahamic Movement? Chapters Across the Muslim World00:13:52 — Filling the Vacuum: The Alternative to the Muslim Brotherhood00:19:44 — The Role of Religion & Why Israel Left the Battlefield00:25:07 — The Gaza War's Impact on Dialogue & Why Radicalism Failed00:29:59 — Somaliland: The Muslim Democracy Recognizing Israel00:40:41 — What Ordinary Jews & Israelis Can Do Right Now00:48:50 — The Temple Mount, Shared Language & the Vision for the FutureBe 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.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: @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

In this episode of Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe, Rabbi Rowe sat down with Hillel Neuer of UN Watch for a powerful conversation about the UN’s obsession with Israel, the moral inversion inside international institutions, and the courage it takes to confront lies in the room where they are repeated most.From his unforgettable “Where are your Jews?” speech to his firsthand account of what it feels like to be hated for telling the truth, Hillel unpacked the hypocrisy, politics, and deeper patterns behind the UN’s treatment of the Jewish state.Be sure to subscribe to the channel for weekly videos on Jewish philosophy, wisdom and world-changing ideas.--------0:00 – The most hated man at the UN1:14 – Rabbi Rowe introduces Hillel Neuer1:50 – Hillel’s path from law to UN Watch4:12 – What it actually feels like to work inside the UN05:58 – “I am the most hated man at the UN”09:58 – Why the UN is obsessed with Israel15:25 – More resolutions on Israel than the rest of the world combined22:33 – The “Where are your Jews?” speech explained27:31 – Is there something deeper driving all of this?30:29 – Can the UN actually be fixed?44:13 – The explosion of antisemitism today49:32 – “We are protecting the seeds of truth”--------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: @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--------Hillel Neuer is a Canadian-born international human rights lawyer and the Executive Director of UN Watch, a Geneva-based NGO dedicated to holding the United Nations accountable to its founding principles. A fearless advocate on the global stage, Neuer is best known for his viral testimonies before the UN Human Rights Council, where he regularly challenges authoritarian regimes and exposes institutional double standards. In addition to his decades of work defending democratic values and chairing the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, he has recently become a leading voice in exposing alleged ties between UNRWA staff and terror groups, testifying before world parliaments to demand transparency and reform within the agency.Follow Hillel on social media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0BEdffpLEGzPtPD3O8-XgQ X: https://x.com/HillelNeuerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillelneuer/Website: https://unwatch.org/home/hillelneuer/

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/

In this fascinating episode of Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe, I sit down with Father Piotr Lascaux — head of the Hebrew-speaking Catholic Church in Israel — for a wide-ranging and deeply honest conversation about one of the most complex relationships in religious history: Catholics and Jews.We explore the Hebrew-speaking Catholic community in Israel, the theological shift sparked by the Second Vatican Council's Nostra Aetate, and what the Church actually teaches today about Jewish salvation, the Torah, and the covenant. Father Piotr opens up about why he redirects Jewish Israelis seeking conversion back to their own rabbis, how he navigates living as a Catholic Zionist, and what he makes of the wave of online Catholic voices pushing antisemitic narratives.Whether you're Jewish, Catholic, or simply curious about interfaith dialogue, this conversation will challenge assumptions and open new doors.Be sure to subscribe to the channel for weekly videos on Jewish philosophy, wisdom and world-changing ideas.0:00 – Father Piotr3:00 – The Hebrew-Speaking Catholic Community in Israel7:00 – Can You Be Both Jewish and Catholic?10:00 – Christians Serving in the Israeli Army13:00 – "Are You Here to Convert Us?" The Missionary Question19:00 – Why Father Piotr Sends Inquirers Back to Rabbis22:00 – The Second Vatican Council & Nostra Aetate Explained27:00 – What Does the Church Officially Teach About Jews Today?38:00 – Does Keeping the Torah Lead to Salvation? A Catholic View47:00 – The Meaning of "Chosen People" — Jewish and Catholic Perspectives54:00 – Can Atheists and Non-Christians Be Saved?1:03:00 – Online Catholic Antisemitism: Where Does It Come From?1:10:00 – The War in Gaza and the Rise of Antisemitism1:18:00 – Social Media, Conspiracy Theories, and Religious Division1:26:00 – Living as a Catholic Zionist: Father Piotr's Personal Journey1:37:00 – Final Messages: To Catholics and to Jews--------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://www.youtube.com/channel/@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

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Rabbi Daniel Rowe sits down with Dov Forman for a moving and urgent conversation about holocaust education in the digital age.Dov became known worldwide for sharing the story of his great-grandmother, Lily Ebert z'l, a Holocaust survivor who used social media to educate millions about what she endured. But in an age where posts travel faster than truth, new questions emerge: Does sharing antisemitism online fight hate, or unintentionally spread it? Can social media preserve memory, or distort it?Filmed at the Dan Family Aish World Center in Jerusalem, this episode of Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe explores:How Lily Ebert’s story reached millions through social mediaThe unexpected downsides of posting about antisemitismWhat Dov learned from carrying her legacy forwardWhy Holocaust remembrance matters more than ever todayLily’s enduring message: “The best revenge is more Jewish babies.”This is not just history.It’s a conversation about responsibility — to memory, to truth, and to the future.👉 Subscribe for new episodes of Real Talk, where Jewish wisdom meets the world’s most important conversations. 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 Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/realtalkwithrabbiroweTo listen to Rabbi Rowe Reacts on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbirowereactsFollow 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

In this episode of Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe, Rabbi Daniel Rowe sits down with Samer Sinijlawi, a Palestinian political activist from the Old City of Jerusalem, for an honest and courageous conversation about conflict, reform, and the possibility of peace.Samer’s story is extraordinary. As a teenager, he spent five years in an Israeli prison for throwing rocks. Today, he advocates for Palestinian democratic reform, Palestinian-Israeli coexistence, and a new political vision for his people.Filmed at the Dan Family Aish World Center overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem0:00 Introduction2:49 Samer's story11:53 A Palestinian's perspective 19:47 Can you ever destroy an ideology? 25:40 Did Civilian Palestinian's support October 7?38:20 The 'Jewish Problem' that put Palestine on the map43:30 The perfect timing of the Abraham Accords47:25 The history of Abraham and Yishmael is still revelant55:30 Samer's question: One state or two state solution?1:02:36 Can the 4D's lead to Peace?1:08:40 Bringing faith into the conversation1:16:13 How AI and technological breakthroughts could create promote peace?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

In the first-ever episode of Real Talk, Rabbi Daniel Rowe sits down with Ateret Shmuel for an honest, nuanced conversation about identity, activism, and truth.Ateret shares how her work advocating for Indigenous communities led her to re-examine her assumptions about Judaism and Israel — and ultimately transformed her from a fierce anti-Israel activist into a proud Jewish Zionist.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 Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/realtalkwithrabbiroweTo listen to Rabbi Rowe Reacts on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbirowereactsFollow 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 #realtalk #rabbireacts