Western civilization did not invent slavery — it ended it.

Western civilization didn't harm countries through colonialism, it helped them.

These are hard truths to swallow but they are true.

So, why do so many people hate civilization?

Let's define civilization, shall we? Let's look at the chief characteristics that a civilization must possess. We shall list them in this episode.

Why are Israel and America singled out for hatred and not Sweden, France, and Germany?

Why Reform Judaism is more socially acceptable.

Any thug, either urban or international, is advantaged by willingness to use violence. In a robust civilized landscape, thugs lose their advantage — naturally, they hate civilization.

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If it had been up to you, how many days would you have made a week? We all know that we have +/- 30 days in a month because of the moon's cycle. We also know that we have +/- 365 days in a year because of the sun's cycle. But why 7 days in a week? More information: www.RabbiDanielLapin.com/start. Enjoy this show and join me soon on a free cruise vacation.

The most terrible regret is realizing your biggest life mistakes after it is too late to repair them.

Sadly, most old people have figured out the secrets of a successful and fulfilling life—that is why we need to respect age. But most elderly people discovered their mistakes long after it was too late to rectify them.

Are your two most important decisions who to marry and what job to seek?

No! No! No!

Your rabbi explains why those two popular misconceptions are so wrong—and what the right way is to approach marriage and money.

Why is the secret of Italian driving more useful to you than a therapeutic roadmap? Why does everyone need a coach? What do the Ten Commandments have to do with your rabbi's coaching foundation of Fitness, Family, Finance, Friendship, and Faith? Will expressing rage make women happy? Can parental estrangement hurt your finances?

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Linh Podetti shares how a single mum became a thriving entrepreneur and author of 360 Degree Success. She talks candidly about work–life balance, outsourcing, self‑worth, and why chasing money alone will never bring the freedom and fulfillment you really want. 🌐 Visit my website at www.RabbiDanielLapin.com/start

Third assassination attempt — is it enemy action? Wisdom from James Bond. The value of the Artemis II moon voyage is zero—NASA just wasting tax dollars. No country can survive the abolition of a common moral matrix. Taking out a colossal aircraft carrier with a fast, little rocket. How 5,000 Zulus killed 1,200 British soldiers. Visit www.RabbiDanielLapin.com/start

Expand your world by becoming more self-disciplined, more powerful, more influential. Oh yes, and one more thing, owning possessions is part of it. April 22 is Earth Day, or more properly, Lower-Your-Lifestyle-Day. Earth Day is really a religious holyday. Visit my website at www.RabbiDanielLapin.com/start.

Susan and I broadcast live from the north of Israel. Whose war is this really? What does China have to do with it. Why do Israel haters tell such improbable lies? Who is hoping to build Israel's 3rd temple? Links:

• Peter Boghossian interview about the danger facing France
• What does China have to do with Iran?