It was easy to stand with Israel the week following October 7, but what about now, after six months of a controversial and very complex war? In this episode, Carly and Ezra discuss the environment we’re in today, where standing with Israel can evoke all kinds of responses. They talk about how it’s possible to both stand with Israel and not agree with everything the State of Israel does. You’ll hear about:   Stories of confrontation and the temptation to hide one’s support of Israel or Jewish identity How, after six months of war, people may be losing clarity on where to stand Why it will never be easier to stand with Israel than it is today If the Bible indicates that “standing with Israel” could possibly, one day, be unto the death How the point of making outward declarations of standing with Israel should be more about opening up a conversation than stating your stance     Along the Way Along the way, you’ll also hear about: How a “this is true, and this also is true” approach can diffuse a confrontation How standing with Israel doesn’t mean whitewashing or ignoring wrongdoing How only God sees what it takes for us to turn to Him How being “grafted in,” as Gentile Believers, puts you in a familial relationship with the Jewish people An encouragement for Jewish believers in Jesus to “stay Jewish” An encouragement to Jewish listeners – believers in Jesus or not – that difficult times are maybe the best times for us to say we believe in God and that He’s actually chosen us to be a blessing to everyone else An encouragement to Christians about the importance of not standing with Israel naively or in ignorance   Words You Might Learn in This Episode Mishpocha, Gentiles, chanukiah, Am Yisrael Chai, Yeshua   Scriptures Referenced in This Episode Matthew 24:6, Mark 13:7 Zechariah chapters 12 and 13 Matthew chapter 25 Romans chapters 9–11   Previous Episodes Mentioned S4.5 E7 – Why Won’t Israel Agree to a Ceasefire?   Thanks for listening!   Other Resources for You   Enter to win free coffee: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org, Learn more about Lost Tribes Coffee Co.: www.losttribescoffee.co Consider financially supporting the podcast: www.jewishvoice.org/donate/wem/what-you-hear Ask a question, give us feedback: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org/contact/ Subscribe: Wherever you get your podcasts Social media: Find us under the handle A Jew and A Gentile Discuss. Share us with your friends. Leave a review on your favorite podcast app.   This podcast is a production of Jewish Voice Ministries International.