The RDL Podcast with Rabbi Daniel Lapin

Political commentator and columnist Josh Hammer joins Rabbi Daniel and Susan Lapin for a timely conversation about rising antisemitism, the Biblical roots of Western civilization, the decline of religious commitment, growing cultural and political divisions, and why the fight for Jewish life in America is also a fight for America itself.

Learn more about Josh Hammer:

Follow Josh Hammer on X:https://x.com/josh_hammer

Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the WestGet the book:https://www.amazon.com/Israel-Civilization-Jewish-Nation-Destiny/

Enjoy more resources from Rabbi Daniel and Susan Lapin:

We Happy Warriors Store:https://www.wehappywarriors.com/store

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The American Alliance of Jews and ChristiansSupport this series and our work strengthening the Biblical values upon which America was built.https://rabbidaniellapin.com/pages/american-alliance-of-jews/

With gratitude to our Founding Sponsors of this podcast series:Peter & Marsha Brockney; Renat & Vaida Buga; Cindy & Bob Vick; Andrea & Christopher Wilhelm of HW Design, Inc.; Jeff & Margo Lestz, founders of Genistar in the United Kingdom; and four Founding Sponsors who have chosen to remain anonymous.

00:00 – Introduction
05:00 – The Jewish Roots of Western Civilization
12:41 – Antisemitism and Moral Confusion
20:00 – Socialism, Islamism, and the West
29:05 – Declining Christian Commitment in America
37:46 – Should Jewish Families Stay in America?
43:38 – Secularism and the Rise of Antisemitism
46:52 – Is Jewish Life in America Coming to an End?
51:22 – J.D. Vance, Tucker Carlson, and the Political Right
57:37 – Closing Thoughts

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Karen Hunt joins Rabbi Daniel and Susan Lapin to share how her years living in Egypt transformed her understanding of Islamic culture. Together, they explore the challenges facing Jewish and Christian communities in an increasingly volatile and dangerous world.

Learn more about Karen Hunt:

Karen Hunt on Substack

Explore Karen’s writing, personal experiences in Egypt, and reflections on Islam, religious freedom, and Western civilization.https://khmezek.substack.com/

My World Project on Facebook

Follow Karen’s work and updates.https://www.facebook.com/myworldproject

Enjoy more resources from Rabbi Daniel and Susan Lapin:

We Happy Warriors Store: https://www.wehappywarriors.com/store We Happy Warriors: https://www.wehappywarriors.com/

The American Alliance of Jews and Christians

Bringing Jews and Christians together to strengthen the Biblical values upon which America was built.

https://rabbidaniellapin.com/pages/american-alliance-of-jews/

With gratitude to our Founding Sponsors of this podcast series:Peter & Marsha Brockney; Renat & Vaida Buga; Cindy & Bob Vick; Andrea & Christopher Wilhelm of HW Design, Inc.; Jeff & Margo Lestz, founders of Genistar in the United Kingdom; and four Founding Sponsors who have chosen to remain anonymous.

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We begin exploring the complex answer to a heartbreaking question.

With gratitude to our Founding Sponsors: Peter & Marsha Brockney; Renat & Vaida Buga; Cindy & Bob Vick; Andrea & Christopher Wilhelm of HW Design, Inc.; Jeff & Margo Lestz, founders of Genistar in the United Kingdom; and four Founding Sponsors who have chosen to remain anonymous.

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America’s Real War: An Orthodox Rabbi Insists that Judeo-Christian Values Are Vital for Our Nation’s Survival - https://rabbidaniellapin.com/product/americas-real-war/
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00:01 Introduction to the Series and the Concept of Jewish Exodus
02:17 Historical Context and Anti-Christianism
03:24 The Shift in Anti-Semitism and Jew Hatred
06:30 Historical Jewish Persecution and the Law of Return
08:39 The Role of the Series and Financial Support
13:55 Blood Libels and Historical Context
17:30 The Role of Jews in American History
21:44 The Threat of Islamization and Secularization
27:40 The Importance of Jewish-Christian Collaboration

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Danny Burmawi, author and analyst, was born and raised in a Muslim family in Jordan. He converted to Christianity in 2007 and is the founder and executive director of the Ideological Defense Institute (IDI).

Mr. Burmawi joins Rabbi Daniel and Susan Lapin for an eye-opening discussion about Islam as a religious and political movement as well as the growing influence of Islam in America and Europe as part of their series asking if it is time for Jews to leave America.

Follow Danny Burmawi on Substack: https://substack.com/@danburmawi

Order the book, Islam, Israel and the West: https://www.danburmawi.com/p/my-book-in-5-new-languages

With gratitude to our Founding Sponsors of this podcast series: Peter & Marsha Brockney; Renat & Vaida Buga; Cindy & Bob Vick; Andrea & Christopher Wilhelm of HW Design, Inc.; Jeff & Margo Lestz, founders of Genistar in the United Kingdom; and four Founding Sponsors who have chosen to remain anonymous.

Learn more from Rabbi Daniel and Susan Lapin:    

The American Alliance of Jews and Christians -

We Happy Warriors

America’s Real War: An Orthodox Rabbi Insists that Judeo-Christian Values Are Vital for Our Nation’s Survival

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00:01 Danny Burmawi’s Journey from Islam to Christianity

04:02 Understanding the Different Faces and Core Beliefs of Islam

09:12 Islam as a Religion and Political System

13:47 Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Under Secular Government

17:55 The Israel–Islam Conflict and the Significance of the Jewish State

19:01 Moderate Muslims and the Expansion of Islamic Political Influence

20:50 Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Path to Salvation

24:59 Jihad, Martyrdom, and Salvation in Islamic Theology

29:35 The Shared Moral Framework of Judaism and Christianity

31:41 Anti-Semitism, Christian Nationalism, and the Rise of Anti-Jewish Sentiment

35:39 Jewish Influence, Islamic Influence, and the Future of America

38:01 The Alliance Between the Radical Left and Islam

44:59 Anti-Semitism as a Form of Anti-Westernism

45:27 Liberal Democracy and the Challenge of Political Islam

50:51 Should Jews Consider Leaving America?

54:28 Islam, Israel and the West and the Case for Western Sovereignty

56:26 Closing Thoughts

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Historian David Barton joins Rabbi Daniel and Susan Lapin to review the historic role of religion in the United States. Are the threats facing Christians and Jews today unique, or can we learn from the past? Is there hope for America?

Learn more about David Barton and WallBuilders:https://wallbuilders.com/

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Learn more from Rabbi Daniel and Susan Lapin:

The American Alliance of Jews and Christians - Bringing Jews and Christians together to strengthen the Biblical values upon which America was built.https://rabbidaniellapin.com/pages/american-alliance-of-jews/

We Happy Warriors - Join Rabbi Daniel and Susan's community for exclusive content, resources, and more.https://www.wehappywarriors.com/

Read America's Real War: An Orthodox Rabbi Insists that Judeo-Christian Values Are Vital for Our Nation's Survivalhttps://rabbidaniellapin.com/product/americas-real-war/

With gratitude to our Founding Sponsors of this podcast series:Peter & Marsha Brockney; Renat & Vaida Buga; Cindy & Bob Vick; Andrea & Christopher Wilhelm of HW Design, Inc.; Jeff & Margo Lestz, founders of Genistar in the United Kingdom; and four Founding Sponsors who have chosen to remain anonymous.

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