Interfaithing: Can We Talk About Israel?

About this episode

Ari and Anna discuss the complexities of conversations about Israel for interfaith families, addressing emotional, historical, and theological perspectives.

Join Ari and Anna on a powerful episode of Interfaithing as they tackle one of the most challenging topics for interfaith families: conversations about Israel. Sparked by questions from their Patreon community, the hosts explore how Jewish and non-Jewish partners can discuss the complexities of Israel, especially in the aftermath of October 7, 2023. Topics addressed include: The emotional weight of Israel for Jews and how partners can respectfully broach sensitive topics Historical and theological perspectives on Israel in both Jewish and Christian contexts—from Zionism to Christian Zionism and the role of apocalyptic beliefs The impact of current events on Jewish identity, antisemitism, and family dynamics in interfaith households Navigating justice, nonviolence, and the meaning of peace through interfaith dialogue Why curiosity and open-hearted conversation matter for couples facing difficult issues And MUCH MORE!! Stay curious, and discover how honest discussion can bring families—and faiths—closer together! --- ~ For more insights, become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/interfaithing !! ~ Connect with us via email at interfaithingpod@gmail.com ~ Like us and Follow us…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ari Saks, Anna DeWeese

Topics covered

• interfaith dialogue
• Israel
• Jewish identity
• antisemitism
• family dynamics
• sensitive topics

Keywords

• interfaith families
• Israel discussions
• Jewish and Christian perspectives
• antisemitism
• family dynamics
• open-hearted conversation

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Israel

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