Everyday Judaism · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Ep. 69 - Ask Away! #20: Anti-Zionism, Chosen People & Kosher Shopping Carts [The Q&A Series]


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Episode 20 of the Ask Away series of the Everyday Judaism Podcast addresses critical questions about Jewish identity, kosher laws, and Zionism in the context of modern challenges like antisemitism. Recorded post-Rosh Hashanah, the session emphasizes active questioning and sourcing Torah knowledge. Key themes include:

  • Jewish Identity and Antisemitism: Hiding Jewishness fuels antisemitism, as nations act as divine tools to prompt Jews back to Hashem (Deuteronomy 31:16–18, per Gaon of Vilna). Publicly embracing Judaism (e.g., kosher choices) counters hostility (1:03–13:57).
  • Role as Chosen People: Non-Jews (e.g., Costco man, Italian painters) expect Jews to visibly uphold Torah values, as prophesied (Zechariah 8:23), reinforcing the need for pride in Jewish identity (14:45–17:44).
  • Kosher Laws: Dairy and meat can coexist in a cart or refrigerator if sealed and cold, but not cooked or eaten together, with practical precautions to avoid mixing (18:23–23:15).
  • Zionism: True Zionism supports a Torah-observant Israel, not Herzl’s secular vision, which secularized Jews (e.g., Yemenites). Anti-Zionists like Neturei Karta misjudge modern Israel’s Torah-friendly environment (23:41–32:52).
  • Meaning of Israel: “Yashar El” reflects Jews’ direct connection to Hashem, taking personal responsibility without intermediaries, a core Jewish value (33:40–35:02).

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Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on October 5, 2025, in Houston, Texas.
Released as Podcast on October 29, 2025
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