In this thought-provoking episode of The Torah Broker Podcast, Rabbi Raphael Landesman joins Torah Broker Sanford Burstyn for a candid conversation about Israel, Jewish identity, and the roots of modern antisemitism. Drawing on his passion for teaching modern Israeli history, Rabbi Landesman explains why understanding the historical facts behind Israel's existence is essential for Jews and non-Jews alike.

From media narratives and campus influence to the moral challenges Israel faces in war, this discussion explores the Torah perspective on Jewish resilience, truth, history, and the importance of strengthening our connection to our people and heritage in an increasingly complex world.

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Rabbi Raphael Landesman is the founder and Head of Shearim Torah High School for Girls in Phoenix, Arizona. He first arrived in Phoenix in 2000 as one of the founding members of the Phoenix Community Kollel and established Shearim in 2006. Widely respected for his analytical approach to Torah, history, and education, Rabbi Landesman combines deep Torah scholarship with a mastery of historical context and factual analysis.