Shabbos Kestenbaum Grills Rabbi Rowe on Judaism's Biggest Misconceptions

Britain's Top Lawyer EXPOSES How The World's Courts are Weaponised against Israel

The lawfare war against Israel may be the most dangerous front nobody is talking about. In this explosive episode of Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe, acclaimed UK barrister Natasha Hausdorff pulls back the curtain on how a sophisticated cycle of disinformation, starting with Hamas-fed NGO reports and ending with ICJ and UN stamps of approval, is being weaponized to criminalize Israel and its soldiers in courts around the world.Natasha breaks down the shocking moment "Britain's biggest brain," Lord Sumption, declared her legal position "barely arguable" — only for the former ICJ president who wrote the order to vindicate Natasha completely on the BBC within 36 hours. She exposes how politically appointed judges, media-influenced legal minds, and a laundering machine of false evidence are turning international law into the delivery mechanism for what she calls the modern blood libel.And the warning is stark: what started as lawfare against Israeli soldiers is already moving to British troops, and Americans could be next.This is an essential watch for anyone who cares about truth, justice, and the rule of law.🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode.00:00 — Preview: Courts, Lawfare & The Legal War on Israel01:47 — Introduction & Welcome03:02 — Natasha's Journey: From School to the Frontlines of Legal Defence05:12 — When Does Criticism of Israel Become Antisemitism?07:35 — The Modern Blood Libel: Genocide, Colonialism & Occupation as Antisemitic Tropes09:40 — Media Fear, Editorial Bias & Journalists Under Threat in Gaza13:47 — The ICJ Provisional Measures Order: What It Actually Said16:38 — How "Britain's Biggest Brain" Got It Wrong20:40 — The ICJ President Vindicates Natasha — Within 36 Hours23:27 — Why Most Lawyers Have No Basis to Judge Israel's Military Actions26:46 — How ICJ Judges Are Appointed — And Why It Matters33:45 — The Disinformation Laundering Cycle: Hamas → NGOs → UN → ICJ → Courts Near You36:33 — Historical Pattern: Weaponizing Legal Systems Against Jews39:25 — What Can Be Done? Education, Pushback & Filling the Vacuum44:19 — Lawfare Is Now Targeting British & American Soldiers Too51:39 — Antisemitism, Jewish Identity & The Commitment to Truth54:45 — The IDF's Unprecedented Standards — NATO Officers Were "Gobsmacked"58:07 — Rabbi Sacks: Antisemitism Mutates With the Era — Today It's International Law01:00:26 — Closing Reflections & Words of HopeBe 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

Why Jews Are Blamed When The World Goes Wrong I Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe and guest Saul Sadka

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. Chapters 00:00 Introduction — Is modern Judaism the same as Biblical Judaism? 01:07 Saul Sadka: Bible scholar, Torah analyst, geopolitical thinker 02:12 The Deuteronomy Hypothesis — what scholars got right and wrong 04:09 Loanword linguistics: dating the Torah to pre-10th century BCE 07:12 Scribes, Dead Sea Scrolls, and transmission of the text 09:07 The Book of Esther — history, satire, or divine prototype?12:39 How we became "Jews" — and what Israel really means 14:34 Why religious Jews don't read the Hebrew Bible 18:11 How Talmudic Judaism evolved from Biblical Israel 21:08 The oral Torah, Sanhedrin, and the 39 melachot explained 30:11 Reading the Torah as shepherds and parents once did 37:12 The Jewish mission: to be a light unto the nations 40:25 The structure of Genesis and the problem of humanity 45:47 Antisemitism decoded — far left, far right, and Islamism 57:14 The Jewish revolution that changed the world 59:04 The turning point: October 7 and what came after 1:03:24 The prophecy of return — Jews becoming Israel again 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. 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/realtalkwithrabbirowe 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

Why Oslo Failed & What's Actually Working: The Abrahamic Movement Explained | Tom Wegner & Rabbi Daniel Rowe

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 Formula Please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe. Episode Chapters 00:00:00 — Introduction: "Allah Chose You to Teach the World" 00:02:34 — Meet Tom Wegner 00:03:08 — Tom's Journey: IDF, Oslo & Strategic Consulting in the Middle East 00:04:37 — Why Oslo Failed: The Missing Heart & Soul 00:06:55 — Arguing Jewish Rights From Within the Quran 00:11:15 — What Is the Abrahamic Movement? Chapters Across the Muslim World 00:13:52 — Filling the Vacuum: The Alternative to the Muslim Brotherhood 00:19:44 — The Role of Religion & Why Israel Left the Battlefield 00:25:07 — The Gaza War's Impact on Dialogue & Why Radicalism Failed 00:29:59 — Somaliland: The Muslim Democracy Recognizing Israel 00:40:41 — What Ordinary Jews & Israelis Can Do Right Now 00:48:50 — The Temple Mount, Shared Language & the Vision for the Future 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.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

The Most Hated Man at the UN? | Hillel Neuer

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 UN 1:14 – Rabbi Rowe introduces Hillel Neuer 1:50 – Hillel’s path from law to UN Watch 4:12 – What it actually feels like to work inside the UN 05:58 – “I am the most hated man at the UN” 09:58 – Why the UN is obsessed with Israel 15:25 – More resolutions on Israel than the rest of the world combined 22:33 – The “Where are your Jews?” speech explained 27:31 – Is there something deeper driving all of this? 30:29 – Can the UN actually be fixed? 44:13 – The explosion of antisemitism today 49:32 – “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/rabbirowereacts To listen to Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/realtalkwithrabbirowe 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/1qPQn7TIWdQ8Dxvy6RfjyD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidanielrowe/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cd5debfe-684c-411d-b0bc-223dcfa58a39/rabbi-daniel-rowe TikTok: 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/HillelNeuer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillelneuer/ Website: https://unwatch.org/home/hillelneuer/

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 Script 01:38 — 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/rabbirowereacts To listen to Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/realtalkwithrabbirowe Follow 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/1qPQn7TIWdQ8Dxvy6RfjyD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidanielrowe/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cd5debfe-684c-411d-b0bc-223dcfa58a39/rabbi-daniel-rowe TikTok: 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/ShabbosK Instagram: https://instagram.com/shabboskest/