A wide-ranging and personal discussion with former U.S. Ambassador David Friedman, describing how his Sledgehammer of Diplomacy shattered old conventions to achieve the historic U.S. Embassy move and usher in the Abraham Accords, exploring the deeply personal balance between his religious conviction and political power in crafting high-stakes foreign policy, laying out his forceful argument for Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, and his definitive vision of One Jewish State.

Hear his incredible story, as he reflects on Jewish history, the Hand of Hashem and the divine continuum that continually strengthens Israel's destiny, while also sharing his candid personal insights on figures like President Trump, Mike Pompeo, and the future evolution of the Middle East over the next 12 to 24 months.

Chapters

00:00 The Disputation Series: An Overview

02:46 The Context of the Barcelona Disputation

05:56 The Goals and Strategies of the Disputation

09:04 The Nature of the Debate: Christianity vs. Judaism

11:52 The Role of the Messiah in Christianity and Judaism

15:05 The Agadic Approach in Jewish Thought

17:56 The Outcomes of the Disputation

20:58 The Tortosa Disputation: A New Era

23:59 The Impact of Fear and Intimidation

26:40 The Aftermath of the Disputation

29:59 Rav Meir Arik: A Brief Biography

Chapters

00:00 Divine Retribution and Historical Context

04:38 Rambam and Rabbeinu Yonah's Controversy

12:07 The Role of Hillel of Verona

18:45 Yom Kippur and the Nature of Repentance

21:19 Church Disputations and Their Impact

29:34 The Paris Disputation: A Turning Point

42:44 Consequences of the Talmud's Burning

Chapters

00:00 The Downfall of Edom and the Church's Influence

02:53 The Ramban's Controversial Letters and Kabbalistic Ideas

06:08 The Disputation of Barcelona: A Turning Point

08:44 The Aftermath of the Disputation and Censorship

11:57 The Ramban's Journey to Eretz Yisrael

14:41 Rebuilding Jerusalem: The Ramban's Legacy

18:03 The Ramban's Medical Insights and Philosophy

21:02 The Ramban's Introduction to the Torah

24:03 The Essence of the Torah and Its Connection to Hashem

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jewish Heritage and History

01:50 The Remarkable Life of Riza Indic-Kaufman

04:34 Survival Stories from Auschwitz

11:14 Life in Auschwitz: A Personal Account

19:36 The Impact of Loss and Resilience

25:50 The Role of Liberators: Rabbi Herschel Schachter

30:20 Experiencing Buchenwald: A Chaplain's Perspective

40:53 Rebuilding Lives After Liberation

51:53 The Journey to Switzerland and New Beginnings

01:00:33 Reflections on Suffering and Redemption

How did she find the strength of mind? How did she become a beacon to others, learn to redefine freedom and turn her wounds into a source of hope? 

And how should Tisha B'Av redefine our understanding of exile? 

Chapters:

00:00 The Journey Begins: A Survivor's Tale

19:04 Reunion and Resilience: Finding Family After the War

24:55 Life After Liberation: Struggles and Triumphs

28:05 Facing New Challenges: The Fight for a Future

28:10 The Decision to Leave

30:23 The Escape Plan

31:53 A New Life in America

33:20 Confronting the Past

36:55 Lessons from Auschwitz

43:08 Moving Forward from Trauma

55:00 The Power of Belief