How many times have you heard that patrilineal Jews are not 'real Jews'? That their parentage is the 'wrong half'? Not only is it derogatory to erase half-Jews, but it goes against actual Judean history - the first 2,000+ years.

It was wonderful being joined by Lynn Romano, a proud patrilineal Jew who experienced both acceptance from family members and cold distance/pushback from other Jews who do not understand a) actual science b) the difference between halacha and science and c) that until the 3rd century AD, to fall in line with Roman lineage laws, the only genes which mattered to be considered a Jew was the father's.

Her daughter also experienced this ignorance after the Judean genocide, at a time when pushing aside half-Jews is nonsensical and a disgrace.

There are even numerous references in the Torah that highlight the importance of men's genes passing down. In fact, even today, a Jew cannot claim membership to two very prominent Judean tribes if not having patrilineal genes tied to either group.

History does not lie. We hope that conversations such as these will begin to turn the tide against discriminating against 'the wrong half' Jews, a term that completely erases Judean men, a form of misandry.

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It was an absolute honor to speak with Maria Friedman, the Executive Director of RICI (Rhode Island Coalition for Israel). Together, we explored our Zionism journeys, both being Russian Judeans and how that shaped our initial connection/disconnect to our actual identity. Despite obstacles, we both leaned in to Zionism, in different ways.

Maria and the organization she leads, RICI, embodies what activism ought to be - meeting Jew-hatred straight on and countering effectively without a victimhood mentality. Judeans are not victims; an indigenous to Israel race which not only survived but thrived for the past 4,000+ years are not victims. Yes, atrocities were targeted towards Judeans, but that is not the entire history of the Judean people.

If every Israel-related organization which claims it fights Jew-hatred copy and pasted RICI's actions, it would be a far better outcome for the Judean population in America.

Join us as we delve deep into our conversation on Zionism, both from a macro and micro level.

For more information about RICI: https://www.ricoalitionforisrael.org/

For 4,000+ years, Jews have mastered usage of every weapon available for both defense and retribution. Brave Jews liberated 22% of the Judean homeland (78% remains stolen and since 1922 has been known as 'Jordan.') from the British occupiers using guns and other non-aviation resources, but immediately, when Israel was attacked upon liberation by six Arab countries, fighter jets were needed for survival.

Most of the world refused to provide weapons to Israel when it needed it most, aside from Czechoslovakia, and that was in line with the KGB's manipulation tactic to turn Israel into a Communist vassal 'state.' Aircraft without mastery of usage only goes so far, which is why the mostly non-Israeli Diaspora Jews (along with some non-Jews) who founded the IAF and trained Israelis to become feared fighter pilots, ough to be celebrated. Stan Andrews, who gave his life fighting for the survival of a liberated Israel, was one of the most influential figures and is the subject of co-author Jeffrey Weiss' book, "Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force."

We invite the audience to tune in as Jeffrey and I discuss both the geo-political and technical background of the fledgling years of the IAF, it's mighty accomplishments, and the astronomical growth of the top mightiest air forces today.

To purchase Jeffrey's book: https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Back-Andrews-Birth-Israeli/dp/1637583117