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Episode 56: Pastor Dumisani Washington "Zionism and the Black Church"

Episode 56: Pastor Dumisani Washington "Zionism and the Black Church"

FromJUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED | A Guide for Today's Perplexed: Confronting the Challenges of This Generation


Episode 56: Pastor Dumisani Washington "Zionism and the Black Church"

FromJUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED | A Guide for Today's Perplexed: Confronting the Challenges of This Generation

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Apr 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We had the privilege of interviewing Pastor Dumisani Washington, a prominent figure in the Black Christian community and a great supporter of Jews and Zionism. During our discussion, we delved into the concerning trends of antizionism and antisemitism that are prevalent in America and the world today, particularly in Hollywood and on college campuses. We also addressed the attacks on Jewish identity by Black Hebrew Israelites, Kyrie Irving, and Kanye West, as well as the dangerous rise of Jew hatred and propaganda on both sides of the political aisle. We explored the rich history of Jewish and Black solidarity, especially during the Civil Rights movement, and emphasized the importance of building bridges between these two communities. Additionally, we tackled the challenging topic of the popularity of Louis Farrakhan in black culture, which is a unique phenomenon. We asked why we are seeing white supremacists and black supremacists uniting against Jews. Furthermore, Pastor Dumisani cleared up some of the seemingly antisemitic verses in the New Testament, such as Jews being referred to as "the synagogue of Satan," and pushed back against certain blood libels fueled by the early Catholic Church’s scapegoating of Jews as "Christ Killers" and its enduring impact. Our conversation with Pastor Dumisani Washington shed light on these important issues and provided valuable insights on how we can work towards understanding between Black and Jewish communities. Join us in this thought-provoking discussion.

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Released:
Apr 27, 2023
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Benjy & Benzi are 2 young and inquisitive Orthodox Jews who decided to create the content they always craved but couldn't find elsewhere. When they're not engaging in passionate 1-on-1 discussions, they have long-form conversations with Jewish thinkers from all walks of life. The goal of the show is to shed light on taboo topics, tackle the problems facing Judaism today, delve into philosophical & theological issues, and most importantly - find common ground with prestigious guests from different religious backgrounds who may have views that aren't often shared in mainstream Orthodox circles.