Episode 130: Jacob Falach, Producer "The New Reality for American Jews"

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JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED | A Guide for Today's Perplexed: Torah Foundations, Reason, and Tradition

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Hosted by lifelong friends Ben Koren and Benzi Siouni, Judaism Demystified was founded to explore topics often overlooked in conventional Jewish education. Through long-form conversations with leading religious thinkers, scientists, and historians, the podcast draws from the Geonic-Maimonidean tradition while embracing the intellectual legacy of Rabbi Sacks. Our goal is to reignite a passion for classical Jewish wisdom, returning to foundational ideas and fostering meaningful engagement with Jewish thought.

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Episode 130: Jacob Falach, Producer "The New Reality for American Jews"

JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED | A Guide for Today's Perplexed: Torah Foundations, Reason, and Tradition

56 minutes 26 seconds

2 months ago

Episode 130: Jacob Falach, Producer "The New Reality for American Jews"

Jacob Falach, writer and producer at The Daily Wire, joins us for a timely and candid conversation about what it means to be a committed Jew and Zionist in today’s political and cultural climate. We start with his background—his connection to Torah, his role at The Daily Wire, and what it's like to operate as an observant Jew in a largely Christian and secular conservative media space. We revisit his 2023 article, “Four Pervasive Myths About Israel—and Why They’re Wrong,” and ask how his thinking has evolved in light of the post-October 7 shift, where criticism of Israel has grown louder not just on the left, but from parts of the populist right. Falach reflects on the ideological contradictions among young Americans who champion human rights while supporting repressive regimes, and weighs in on the growing horseshoe convergence of anti-Israel sentiment. We also explore whether the traditional Hasbara model has failed—and what kind of messaging can actually reach Gen Z. Falach shares what gives him hope amid rising antisemitism and explains how Jewish tradition offers enduring moral clarity in a culture increasingly defined by confusion. This episode gets real about the challenges—and responsibilities—of being a Jew in today’s world, and from media battles to moral clarity, from faith to public pressure, Jacob Falach offers insight that’s sharp, grounded, and unapologetically honest.

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*This episode is dedicated to the refua shelema of Sarah Miriam bat Tamar, Binyamin ben Zilpa, and our dear friend Yaakov ben Haya Sarah Malakh

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• Bio: Jacob Falach is an activist in Conservative and Jewish values. He is a writer and producer for the Daily Wire, as well as an independent online political commentator.

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• Follow Jacob on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jacobfalach

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