The Fifth Question

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  • Antisemitic Bots in the Comment Section

    Join me as I explore the wave of antisemitic comments flooding my recent YouTube videos. In this video, I break down why I believe most of these comments aren’t from real people at all—but from bots. We’ll look at the patterns, suspicious accounts, and broader reasons behind coordinated online hate campaigns.If you’ve noticed similar trends or have thoughts on the rise of bot-driven antisemitism, share them in the comments below. Let’s keep this conversation going. #jewish #judaism #israel #zionism #ai #bots #chatgpt #socialmedia Facebook:   / daniel.levine.31  Instagram:   / rabbidaniellevine  #Zionism #hillel #Judaism

    18 min
  • Law, Revolution, and the Messiah w/ Zevi Slavin

    #jewishhistory #kabbalah #gershomScholem


    🎙️ I speak with Zevi Slavin, host of ‪@SeekersofUnity‬ about a variety of fascinating topics in Jewish mysticism.We discuss:Shabtai Tzvi and the legacy of false messianismThe role of messianism within JudaismThe groundbreaking work of Gershom ScholemWhether or not law is inherently conservativeAnd much more!For our first episode see here:    • Jewish Philosophical Mysticism w/ Zevi Slavin  Don’t forget to subscribe!#jewishhistory #jewishmysticism #kabbalah #gershomScholem #messiah #judaism #philosophy #seekersofunity SeekersOfUnity #religion #history #spirituality Facebook:   / daniel.levine.31  Instagram:   / rabbidaniellevine  #Zionism #hillel #Judaism

    1 hr 5 min
  • Is Iran’s Nuclear Program Really Destroyed? w/ Alon Burstein

    #israel #iran #fordowstrike

    🎙️ I speak with ‪@AlonBurstein‬ about a range of pressing topics related to Israel, including:1️⃣ Iran2️⃣ Syria3️⃣ Hezbollah4️⃣ Gaza & Hamas5️⃣ Bibi Netanyahu6️⃣ International terrorism…and much more.#israel #iran #fordowstrike #syria #hamas #lebanon Follow me on social media:📘 Facebook:   / daniel.levine.31  📸 Instagram:   / rabbidaniellevine  #Zionism #Hillel #Judaism #Israel #MiddleEast

    1 hr 12 min
  • Campus Antisemitism Explained | With Andrew Pessin

    #AndrewPessin #JewishStudents #FreeSpeech

    Why has antisemitism surged on college campuses—and what (if anything) are universities doing about it?


    In this episode, Andrew Pessin joins us to break down the ideological, political, and institutional forces behind the current campus climate.We discuss:– The roots of anti-Zionism and its overlap with antisemitism– The response (or lack thereof) from university administrators– Federal pressure on colleges, including from the Trump administration– What Jewish students are facing on the groundThis is a wide-ranging conversation about free speech, identity politics, and the future of higher education.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on Jewish life, antisemitism, and politics.Facebook:   / daniel.levine.31  Instagram:   / rabbidaniellevine  @thealgemi #CampusAntisemitism #AndrewPessin #Antisemitism #AntiZionism #JewishStudents #FreeSpeech #Hig#Zionism #hillel #Judaism

    1 hr 10 min
  • Is Powerlessness a Jewish Virtue? w/ Andres Spokoiny

    #JewishDiaspora #JewishHistory #AndresSpokoiny


    In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Andrés Spokoiny—president and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network—to unpack a challenging and timely question: Is powerlessness a Jewish virtue?

    Our conversation revolves around this article: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/arts-letters/articles/jewish-oyster-problem

    We explore:🔹 The theological and historical roots of Jewish attitudes toward power🔹 Anti-Zionism and its romanticization of Jewish victimhood🔹 The legacy of diaspora powerlessness and post-Holocaust empowerment🔹 Historical revisionism and the danger of erasing Jewish agency🔹 Why Zionism matters in a world still hostile to Jewish sovereigntyThis conversation dives deep into the philosophical, political, and historical forces shaping Jewish identity today.🔔 Subscribe for more bold conversations on Judaism, Zionism, and the Jewish future.#Zionism #JewishDiaspora #AntiZionism #JewishHistory #AndresSpokoiny #JewishPhilosophy #Israel #JewishFundersNetwork #PowerAndPowerlessnessFacebook:   / daniel.levine.31  Instagram:   / rabbidaniellevine  #Zionism #hillel #JudaismFacebook:   / daniel.levine.31  Instagram:   / rabbidaniellevine  #Zionism #hillel #Judaism

    1 hr 1 min
  • How Dangerous is Right-Wing Anti-Zionism: A Debate with Kimo Gandall

    #CandaceOwens #TuckerCarlson #JewishIdentity

    🔥 How Dangerous is Right-Wing Anti-Zionism? 🔥In this debate, Rabbi Daniel Levine sits down with Kimo Gandall to explore the rise of right-wing anti-Zionism—a trend gaining traction among figures like Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson.We dive deep into questions including:🇮🇱 Why is there a rise of anti-Zionism on the right?🧠 What are the intellectual and political roots of the New Right's shift on Israel?⚠️ Should Jews be concerned about anti-Zionism from the right as much as from the left?Whether you're a staunch Zionist, a skeptic, or just trying to make sense of this new ideological alignment, this conversation will challenge your assumptions.🔔 Subscribe for more interviews, debates, and discussions on Jewish thought, politics, and identity.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — we read them all.#Zionism #AntiZionism #CandaceOwens #TuckerCarlson #JewishIdentity #IsraelDebate #RightWingPolitics #Libertarian #KimoGandall #RabbiDanielLevine #JewishThought #MiddleEastPolitics #CampusDebateFacebook:   / daniel.levine.31  Instagram:   / rabbidaniellevine  #Zionism #hillel #Judaism

    1 hr 14 min
  • Do Famous Jews Have To Speak Out Against Antisemitism?

    I speak with actor and podcast host Jonah Platt of the  @BeingJewishPodcast .We touch on a variety of topics related to our current moment in Jewish history.📌 Topics Covered:The impact of October 7 on Jewish identityRising antisemitism on social media and campusesJews in Hollywood and their silenceBalancing art and activismBuilding Jewish resilience through content👇 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your thoughts or questions. Your engagement helps amplify Jewish voices.#JonahPlatt #JewishPodcast #JediWithDaniel #October7 #JewishAdvocacy #Israel #Antisemitism #BeingJewish #Hollywood #JewishVoices #PodcastInterviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.levine.31/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidaniellevine/#Zionism #hillel #Judaism

    55 min
  • More Thoughts on the Morality of Israel's War in Gaza

    I lay out a framework for how to think about the Israel-Hamas war - with material that will upset everyone!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.levine.31/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidaniellevine/#IsraelHamasWar#MiddleEastConflict#NuanceMatters#HardTruths#UncomfortableTruths#BothThingsCanBeTrue#ThinkingOutLoud#BeyondTheHeadlines#CriticalThinking#ComplexRealities#MoralFog#Zionism #hillel #Judaism

    23 min
  • Kosher Controversies w/ Prof. Jordan Rosenblum

    🎙️ I speak with Professor Jordan Rosenblum, professor and author of The Jewish Dietary Laws in the Ancient World, about everything you’ve wondered (and maybe didn’t even know you were curious about!) regarding kashrut. Why are pigs not kosher? Is human breastmilk kosher? Why did Jewish tradition forbid chicken and cheese? How much power does the kosher certification industry wield today, and what are its implications for religious observance and modern food ethics? Join us for a fascinating deep dive into these questions and more, blending ancient insights with contemporary debates.#kashrut #kosher #kosherfood #JewishLaw #Judaism #JordanRosenblum #JewishStudies #koshercertification #ancientJudaism #Jewishpodcast #kosherdebate #halakha #Jewishidentity #religionandfoodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.levine.31/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidaniellevine/#Zionism #hillel #Judaism

    1 hr 12 min
  • Is Israel Committing Genocide? A Debate w/ Shaiel Ben-Ephraim

    Join us for a riveting debate with Shaiel Ben-Ephraim  @shaielb  of the Israel-Palestine Report as we tackle the urgent and polarizing question: Is Israel committing genocide? In this conversation, we’ll dig deep into the legal and moral definitions of genocide, the historical and political context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the complexities of labeling this war as such.But that’s just the starting point. We also explore:Is this war just?What are the potential future effects in the region?Is this truly a clash between fundamentalism and liberalism?Can one be a Zionist and still stand against the war?What role does antisemitism play in how this conflict is discussed and understood?#Debate#IsraelPalestineConflict#MiddleEast#GenocideDebate#Zionism#Antisemitism#HumanRights#Liberalism#Fundamentalism#CurrentEvents#Podcast#NewsAnalysis#YouTubeDebate#ExpertInterview#PublicDiscussionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.levine.31/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidaniellevine/#Zionism #hillel #Judaism

    1 hr 21 min

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My name is Daniel Levine and I am a Rabbi and Jewish History Lecturer at UC Irvine!

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