CUFI Weekly

In this episode, Kasim speaks candidly with Anne Herzberg, NGO Monitor's Legal Advisor and United Nations Representative, about the International Criminal Court's recent decision to investigate Israel for alleged war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem since 2014 despite not having any jurisdiction over Israel. Tune in to understand this development and its ramifications, if any, for Israel.

The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have adversely affected everyone. As he sits down with Kasim, learn from Magen David Adom's Uriel Goldberg how Israel has combatted the virus, protected all its citizens, and rolled out a world-leading vaccination program. Magen David Adom is Israel's national emergency medical, disaster, ambulance and blood bank service which has headed up the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in the Jewish state. Plus, hear a special biblical encouragement about leadership from CUFI on Campus Regional Coordinator Justin Pizzulli.

In this episode, Kasim sits down with British-Israeli analyst, writer, and journalist of Middle Eastern affairs, Jonathan Spyer, and the two discuss Iran and its proxies. Learn how Iran exercises its malevolent influence across the region and how a US-Iran Deal could reshape the Middle East and harm our ally, Israel. And don't miss a special biblical encouragement from one of CUFI on Campus's Regional Field Coordinators, Cherith Runyon.

In this episode, Kasim is joined by the lively and engaging Ze'ev Orenstein, Director of International Affairs at the City of David Project. They discuss the Jewish people's rich history in the Land of Israel and explore exciting archaeological discoveries that provide irrefutable proof of the continuous presence of the Jewish people in their ancestral homeland for thousands of years. Listen in to hear about groundbreaking new finds and be transported to the Land of Israel where Jewish patriarchs prayed, their prophets proclaimed God's word, and their kings reigned. Plus, hear an encouraging word from Pastor Scott Thomas, member of CUFI's Executive Board, CUFI FL State Director, and Pastor of Free Life Chapel in Lakeland, FL.

In this episode, prepare to be astounded by special guest Lt. Col. Eyal Dror (IDF Res.), the founder and commander of Israel’s 2016 Operation Good Neighbor, a humanitarian aid project that helped thousands of needy Syrians—although Syria is technically an enemy state. You'll be inspired by Israel's compassion and the impact it had upon Syrian men, women, and children to love your neighbor whoever they may be.

In this episode, CUFI’s Communications Associate Corina Cater steps in for your usual host, Kasim Hafeez, while he is out saving the world. She sits down with special guest Shari Dollinger, CUFI’s Co-Executive Director. Hear directly from one of CUFI’s premier fearless leaders, a Jewish wife and mother, why CUFI is a vital part of the pro-Israel tapestry. Find out what CUFI has planned for 2021 and how you can get more involved in supporting Israel and the Jewish people.

In this episode, join your host Kasim Hafeez and special guest Michal Cotler-Wunsh as they discuss BDS, online anti-Semitism, and Cotler-Wunsh’s incredible work as a Member of the Israeli Knesset. Israel is engaged in a war for its very legitimacy, and Cotler-Wunsh views her role as a member of Israel's parliament as a mission to defend Israel on the world’s stage. Learn from this lively conversation how you can better make an impact for Israel for such a time as this.

On this week's episode of the CUFI Middle East Briefing, Kasim sits down with Michelle Rojas-Tal, Central Shlicha to Hillel International and Director of the Jewish Agency Israel Fellows program. Through directing the Jewish Agency Israel Fellows program, Michelle helps to support Jewish college students in today's hostile and challenging environment by encouraging a dynamic and engaging Israeli presence on college campuses. As the daughter of a Jewish mother and a Hispanic father, Michelle grew up in a unique environment and had very little connection to the Jewish world during her childhood. During her junior year of high school, the tragic event of September 11th led to a domino effect that took her eventually to Israel. Over the following years, she began devoting her life to Israel and the Jewish people.

This week on CUFI's Middle East Briefing, Kasim and Erick Stakelbeck, host of CUFI's hit show The Watchman, take a behind-the-scenes look at one of TBN's premier shows. They discuss why a show likeThe Watchman is so necessary for Christian Zionists and what's next for the show in 2021. Join Kasim and Erick for a fun conversation focused on the hope for better things ahead in the midst of trying times.

In this episode, Kasim is joined by Aviva Klompas, former speechwriter for Israel at the United Nations (UN). In a lively discussion, the two discuss Aviva's exciting work during her tenure as speechwriter, her insights into the blatant anti-Israel bias at the UN, and her thoughts about the changing tides in the Middle East and the future of the UN in light of recent normalizations between Arab countries and Israel.