Rudy Rochman is a prominent Israeli rights activist and filmmaker known for his efforts to foster understanding and dialogue around Jewish identity and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He gained international recognition for his grassroots advocacy and work in challenging anti-Semitism and misinformation through engaging social media content. As a co-producer of the documentary series We Were Never Lost, Rochman focuses on reconnecting Jewish communities worldwide with their rich heritage and historical narratives.

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46:57 - The Debate INTENSIFIES

57:21 - Final Statements

Omar Baddar and Jake Newfield debate whether Israel is an Apartheid State, and also whether Jihadism and Terrorism are caused by oppression.

Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro debates Judaism, God, Zionism, and Israel in this conversation. Rabbi Shapiro is a distinguished author, speaker, and former pulpit rabbi with over 30 years of experience. A leading anti-Zionist intellectual, his seminal work, The Empty Wagon: Zionism’s Journey from Identity Crisis to Identity Theft (2018), argues that Zionism contradicts Judaism. His lectures have reached millions worldwide.

1:10:00 - Zionism vs Judaism

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rphgZyXvwQE

James Sexton is a renowned divorce attorney and bestselling author of If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late. With over 20 years of experience navigating high-stakes divorce cases, James offers unique insights into relationships, conflict, and personal growth, making him a sought-after voice in the realm of family law and beyond.

Bernardo Kastrup is a philosopher and computer scientist known for advocating "analytic idealism," the view that reality is fundamentally mental. He has published influential books and articles challenging materialist views of consciousness and has a background in artificial intelligence research.

Susan Blackmore is a psychologist, writer, and visiting professor known for her work in consciousness studies, including research on memes, out-of-body experiences, and the nature of self. She is the author of The Meme Machine and has contributed extensively to debates on consciousness and the role of cultural evolution.

For the Sake of Argument podcast:

Jordan Jonas is the winner of Alone Season 6, spent many years living with nomadic reindeer herders in Siberia, and has survived in the most extreme of climates and situations.

Destiny (Steven Bonnell) debates Luke Melkesian after their Jubilee debate.

Doran Shafrir (@TheEasyWayDMS) and Socratease (https://www.youtube.com/@UC7sMvtlMXQ7VpZvJg0HRRvA ) debate the morality and practicality of Israel's policies and military actions in the West Bank and in Gaza.

Yishai Fleisher is the International Spokesperson for the Jewish Community of Hebron. Yishai works closely with US, Israeli, and global legislators and influencers on issues such as fighting BDS, recognizing Israeli indigeneity, fighting historical appropriation, and strengthening the Jewish people’s presence in Judea and Samaria.

Miko Peled and Jake Newfield debate the morality and moral agency of Hamas, Zionism, Israel, Palestine, and a solution.