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Is Zionism embedded in the Quran itself? According to Muslim activist and interfaith leader Anila Ali, the answer is yes. In this fascinating conversation, Anila joins Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and Pastor Doug Reed to explain why she believes that the Quran affirms the Jewish people's connection to the Land of Israel, why she proudly calls herself a Muslim Zionist, and why much of the Muslim world's hostility toward Israel stems not from Islamic theology but from modern political movements. Drawing on her own upbringing, her study of Islamic texts, and her work building Muslim-Jewish partnerships, Anila offers a strikingly different vision of Islam than the one most people encounter in the headlines. The discussion explores her efforts to bring Muslim delegations to Israel, the reactions of those who discover a reality very different from what they expected, and the personal cost she has paid for speaking publicly in support of Israel and the Abraham Accords. Whether you agree with her or not, Anila presents a perspective that challenges assumptions and invites a deeper conversation about faith, history, and the possibility of peace.

Why have some of the most influential voices on the populist right become increasingly hostile to Israel, skeptical of America, and sympathetic to Russia? In this fascinating solo interview, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki sits down with cultural critic and author Dr. James Lindsay to explore the ideas of Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin and the growing influence of his worldview on parts of the American right. Together they examine the roots of anti-globalism, the appeal of traditionalism, the rise of what some call the "woke right," and the intellectual currents connecting Russia, Iran, nationalism, and anti-Israel sentiment. They discuss why so many young people are searching for identity and rootedness, how legitimate frustrations with modern culture can be manipulated into destructive ideologies, and why the Judeo-Christian foundations of America remain essential to understanding both freedom and human dignity. This is a wide-ranging conversation about ideas, propaganda, faith, nationalism, and the battle for the future of Western civilization.

For centuries, many Christians believed that the Church had replaced Israel in God's covenantal plan. But what happens when the Jewish people return to their ancestral homeland after nearly two thousand years? And what does the Catholic Church actually teach about the Jewish people, the land of Israel, and Zionism? In this episode of Shoulder to Shoulder , Doug Reed and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki speak with Catholic theologian Dr. Andre Villeneuve of Catholics for Israel about one of the most important and controversial questions in Jewish-Christian relations today: Can a faithful Catholic also be a Zionist? Drawing on Scripture, Church history, Vatican documents, and modern Catholic theology, Dr. Villeneuve explains why he believes support for Israel is deeply rooted in the Bible and fully compatible with Catholic faith. The conversation explores supersessionism, the legacy of Vatican II, the tension between Catholic tradition and modern politics, and why many Christians struggle to reconcile theology with the reality of Jewish sovereignty in the land of Israel. The episode also reflects on a remarkable moment in Washington, DC, where major Orthodox Jewish organizations publicly partnered with evangelical Christian groups in support of Israel, signaling a historic shift in Jewish-Christian relations. This is a thoughtful and candid conversation about covenant, Scripture, theology, history, and the future of Christian support for Israel.

As Pastor Doug Reed records from Washington, D.C. ahead of a major Israel advocacy gathering, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki joins from nearby, on his way to join him. Together, they reflect on a moment that feels like more than just another news cycle. Across the Jewish world, the Christian world, and the broader public square, old assumptions are being challenged and new lines are being drawn. From shifting alliances to growing internal divisions, this conversation explores what it means to stand with conviction when it's no longer easy—or popular. Along the way, Doug shares about his family's upcoming move to Israel, a deeply personal step that brings these questions out of the abstract and into real life. As Pesach puts it, we may be living through a time for choosing .

Rabbi Pesach Wolicki - Shared Destiny: The Interwoven Narratives of Jewish and Christian Support for Israel Rabbi Pesach Wolicki joins us to discuss his background growing up in an Orthodox Jewish family in Canada and his move to Israel, where he advocated for families of missing soldiers. He describes his first encounters with Christian Zionists, the development of his work building relations between Jewish and Christian communities, and the biblical understanding of the modern State of Israel as the fulfillment of long-standing prophecies. We also address differences between religious and secular Jewish communities in Israel and the diaspora, and examines replacement theology. Rabbi Pesach Wolicki is an Orthodox rabbi, author, and Executive Director of Israel 365 Action. Born in the United States and raised in Canada as the son of a rabbi, he moved to Israel in the early 1990s. He began his public work advocating for families of Israeli soldiers missing in action from conflicts in Lebanon and has since become a leading voice in Jewish-Christian relations. A former synagogue rabbi and dean of a yeshiva, he now lectures widely at Christian institutions and co-hosts the Shoulder to Shoulder podcast with Pastor Doug Reed. Connect with Pesach... 𝕏 @RabbiPW https://x.com/RabbiPW @Israel365News https://x.com/Israel365News WEBSITES https://israel365news.com/ https://www.jpost.com/ Connect with Hearts of Oak… 𝕏 x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/ *Special thanks to Bosch Fawstin for recording our intro/outro on this podcast. Check out his art theboschfawstinstore.blogspot.com and follow him on 𝕏 x.com/TheBoschFawstin

A first-ever synagogue experience and a deeply polarizing political interview come together in this wide-ranging episode of Shoulder to Shoulder . Pastor Doug Reed begins by reflecting on his first full Shabbat prayer service in an Orthodox synagogue, sitting side by side with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki in Nashville. What happens when worship shifts from performance to participation? What did Doug discover about Jewish prayer, community, and spiritual rootedness that challenged his expectations, and what does it reveal about the evolving relationship between Jews and Christians? The conversation then turns to the interview that sparked intense debate across faith and pro-Israel circles, Tucker Carlson's conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Did the interview illuminate real disagreements, or was it structured to reinforce a narrative? Where did Huckabee succeed and where did he fall short? And can criticism of Israel truly be separated from deeper questions about Jewish identity, theology, and biblical interpretation? Doug and Pesach engage the arguments directly, examining media framing, Christian Zionism, and why so many public conversations today feel less like dialogue and more like people talking past one another. This episode moves beyond headlines to ask a harder question. When faith and politics intersect, how do we pursue truth without losing clarity or losing each other?

In this explosive episode of Shoulder to Shoulder , Rabbi Pesach Wolicki speaks with media strategist Eitan Fischberger about Israel's missteps in the global information war — and what must change if Israel wants to win hearts and minds. They explore how Hamas manipulates the media, and why Israel's messaging often falls flat. Pesach also takes on the Gaza famine narrative, using hard data to show how humanitarian aid has continued to flow — and how Hamas, not Israel, is endangering Palestinian civilians.

On this deeply moving episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Pastor Doug Reed and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki speak with David Guedalia, father of IDF soldier Yosef Guedalia, who was tragically killed in the line of duty. David shares Yosef's story—a tale of faith, idealism, courage, and deep love for the Jewish people and the State of Israel. He also opens up about the unimaginable pain of losing a child, and how he and his family have drawn strength from their community, their faith, and Yosef's enduring legacy. This is a conversation about grief, but also about meaning, memory, and moral clarity in a time of conflict. Yosef's life and sacrifice remind us what it means to live with purpose—and what it means to stand for something greater than ourselves.

In this timely episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Pastor Doug Reed and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki speak with Major (ret.) Andrew Fox about the latest developments in Israel's war against Iran. They explore the IDF's remarkable military achievements, the geopolitical and spiritual implications of regime change in Tehran, and the possible endgame scenarios. With clarity and conviction, the conversation unpacks what this moment means for Israel, the region, and people of faith around the world.

Military analyst Elliot Chodoff returns to Shoulder to Shoulder for a wide-ranging and sobering conversation about the current state of the war in Gaza. He explains why engaging with the Abu Shabab militia is a dangerous mistake, explores what a realistic endgame might look like, and challenges the notion of "total victory" in modern asymmetric warfare. With Pastor Doug Reed and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki, Chodoff offers sharp, insightful analysis on where the conflict stands—and where it may be headed.

For nearly two millennia, much of Christian theology has promoted the idea that the Church has permanently superseded Israel in God's covenant — a belief known as replacement theology. In this enlightening and challenging conversation, Pastor Doug Reed and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki speak with theologian Dr. Gerry McDermott about how this view became dominant, how it misreads both the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, and why it's essential for Christians to rediscover Israel's unique and ongoing role in God's redemptive purposes. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Jewish-Christian relations, biblical theology, or the future of interfaith cooperation.

Rabbi Pesach Wolicki told me that he’s been clear on Israel as his destiny for as long as he can remember. So why is it that he came to Israel as a kid, and went back to Canada, and then, when his parents made Aliyah, he decided to stay back in Canada? And why did he make aliyah, only to leave again to spend 5 years in the US? Well, it’s an incredible story of his commitment to life in Israel – and to the Jewish nation – that led to all those things happening, and I was pleased to sit with Rav Pesach recently to hear all about it.

Since Israel's war against Hamas began following the horrific events of October 7th, one of the singular challenges Israel faces has been explaining its position to the world, or what's called in Hebrew, hasbara . It's never easy defending Israel in the media, never mind going on the offensive; with a natural skepticism of everything that Israel does, combined with some obvious latent antisemitism, many often portray Israel as seemingly having nefarious intentions, and regularly violating the rules of war. When that is combined with a common willingness to believe Hamas's narratives while Israel, as a Western democracy, inevitably checks its facts before reporting them - and accordingly often has to respond to an emerging narrative, rather than writing it in the first place - the challenges Israel faces become even greater. Fortunately, Israel has some individuals who are expert at telling its story and in playing the hasbara game - and Scott speaks to two of them in today's episode. Eylon Levy has emerged as Israel's most well-known and effective spokesperson over the past two months; his fame skyrocketed about a week and a half ago, when he responded expertly, and with astonishment, when a news presenter asked him whether the fact that three Palestinian prisoners were released for every Israeli hostage somehow indicated that Israel thinks that Israeli lives are more valuable than Palestinian lives. Rabbi Pesach Wolicki has become one of the leading advocates for Israel in the world of Christian media. His appearances have largely been on Christian networks like TBN and CBN, which are watched by millions of viewers. This podcast addresses some very important issues that commonly arise for those who defend Israel in the media. But the most important message applies to every listener: how you, when confronting those who castigate Israel, can become an effective spokesperson on behalf of the State of Israel. Please listen to and share this podcast, and let us know what you think on the Orthodox Conundrum Discussion Group on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/432020081498108 ). Read the Orthodox Conundrum Commentary on Substack and get your free subscription by going to https://scottkahn.substack.com/ . Thanks to all of our Patreon subscribers, who have access to bonus JCH podcasts, merch, and more - we appreciate your help, and hope you really enjoy the extras! Visit the JCH Patreon site at https://www.patreon.com/jewishcoffeehouse . Check out https://jewishcoffeehouse.com/ for the Orthodox Conundrum and other great podcasts, and remember to subscribe to them on your favorite podcast provider. Also visit https://www.jchpodcasts.com/ to learn all about creating your own podcast. Music: "Happy Rock" by bensound.com

Despite their shared foundations and concern for the Word of God, Christians and Jews rarely interact on the basis of faith in the modern world. Many Jewish communities, in response to centuries of antisemitism and persecution, have shielded themselves from Christians, while modern Christians often know very little about the Jewish faith. Dru interviews Rabbi Pesach Wolicki about the state of relations between Christians and Jews. For Pesach, the Jewish faith centers on a universal mission to bless the whole world; as a result, his work focuses on sharing Judaism and Jewish readings of Scripture with Christians . They discuss thinkers from Maimonides to Luther, the way reading the Talmud can help Christians, and why tension still exists between Christians and Jews today. Plus, hear Pesach's critique of the popular worship song "Reckless Love." Rabbi Pesach Wolicki is an Orthodox Rabbi whose work focuses on relations between Christians and Jews. Currently, he works as the Executive Director of the Center for Jewish–Christian Understanding and Cooperation. He has taught at churches, Christian colleges, and seminaries across North America, and writes regularly for various news outlets. He currently lives in Israel with his wife and eight children. Show notes: 0:00 Jewish identity and its relation to Christianity 3:12 A kingdom of priests 5:45 Maimonides and the Messiah 9:55 Reading Scripture with Christians 14:48 Talmudic readings 19:44 Wolicki's method for reading the Bible 21:38 Historical perspective and current tension 29:52 Reckless love?!? 31:50 How Christians can start to understand Jews Show notes by Micah Long

Rabbi Pesach Wolicki is an Orthodox Rabbi and a leading voice in the world of Jewish-Christian relations. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation. He is also a lecturer and Academic Consultant for the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. He has been a speaker at events for Christians United For Israel and numerous other pro Israel organizations. From June 2015 to July 2019 he served as the Associate Director for CJCUC. He has been a guest lecturer in churches, Christian colleges and seminaries across the United States and Canada. He has appeared on numerous national Christian radio programs. He is a regular contributor to American Family Radio's Middle East Report. His columns and commentaries on the topic of Jewish Christian relations appear regularly in Israeli and Christian media, including Jerusalem Post, Charisma News, Times of Israel, and Israel365news.com. His first book, Cup of Salvation, is a devotional commentary on Psalms 113 through 118. Prior to entering the world of Jewish-Christian relations, Rabbi Wolicki served for twelve years as Dean of Yeshivat Yesodei HaTorah, a post-secondary academy of higher Torah learning just outside of Jerusalem. He is widely respected in the world of Jewish education as an innovator. He is known and appreciated for his engaging, welcoming, and interactive teaching style. Previously, Rabbi Wolicki served as a communal rabbi in Fairfield, Connecticut and Newport News, Virginia. Rabbi Wolicki and his wife Kate live in Bet Shemesh, Israel with their eight children. Learn more about our safety department here --> https://ibcins.biz/risk-management/ Like us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/IBCInsuranceSiouxCity/ Follow us on LinkedIn --> https://www.linkedin.com/company/ibc-insurance/

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Scott Kahn and Pesach Wolicki join the B'nai B'rith Podcast with CEO Dan Mariaschin to break down all things baseball. Kahn and Wolicki are co-hosts of The Baseball Rabbi Podcast, part of the new Jewish podcast network “Jewish Coffeehouse.” Both are experts in baseball history, reevaluating historical assumptions and applying advanced metrics to America's Pastime. Thanks for listening. Subscribe to the B'nai B'rith podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bnai-brith-intl-podcast/id1191935827 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71hJlumZ9WvvrlKJkLJrNa?si=yePDNadMSKin-UtDj1cwLA FOLLOW US: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BnaiBrith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bnaibrithinternational/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bnaibrith/

This week on Soft Skills 101 podcast, we are joined by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki for the next episode in our integrity series. The main topic of this podcast is the role of the parent. Here is a brief outline of what we discussed: Bible Verse: Proverbs 22:6; Deuteronomy 11:19 Role of the Parent – teaching /instructing Word Study: Teaching role – mora Parent horeh Role of the parent is teacher/instructors- Parenting small children= ownership Parenting older children= leadership Different kinds of parenting mistakes Neglectful Holding on too long- kids want to be empowered- around 10-12 years of age How do we change our role from Ownership to Leadership? Listen to our kids Empower and encourage them Get them into this habit of having them share in their decisions. Allow room for personal autonomy. 2 types of organisms- Those with a spine Those with a shell- when you take away the shell, the organism dies. Guided discussion with our kids Present a biblical passage to our kids Ask kids for interpretation of it Leave it at that- don’t correct or give your own interpretation Allow them to have ownership of their own interpretation of scripture Nurture the dynamic and save the lessons for other conversations. Talk about important and deep things and allow the uncertain to be part of the discussion with your kids. Make sure in the routine of our lives that context exists in a way that is enjoyable. Take Sabbath/ Shabat (Sacred Time): time where people are with family Exodus 20: the order of the 10 Commandments The 4 th commandment – honor the Sabbath day and keep it holy The 5 th commandment – children honor your parents (When you set time aside of the Lord and keep it sacred, the result is that you’ll have a stronger bond between parents and children.) The outside world fades into the background. Have meals together. Make it a habit- a ritual More from Rabbi Pesach Wolicki: Cup of Salvation book: A Journey through the Hallel Psalms Cup of Salvation podcast The Baseball Rabbi CJCUC True North Homeschool Academy Academic Advising: https://truenorthhomeschoolacademy.com/product/academic-advising/ Orienteering: https://truenorthhomeschoolacademy.com/product/orienteering/ Education: Power Tool of Character and Virtue: <a href="https://