Silence has never stopped evil - it only fuels it.
We've seen it before. Nazi Germany. 9/11. Tehran, 1979.
And now, once again, the world is looking away. As thousands are slaughtered in Syria, as anti-Semitism spreads like wildfire, and as Israel faces existential threats, the silence is deafening.
In this episode, we unpack the ancient and modern battle against the Jewish people - and why the story of Esther, Mordecai, and Purim is more relevant than ever.
The enemy’s tactics haven’t changed. Neither has the need for bold voices to rise up.
Esther had a choice: speak up or stay silent. You have the same choice today.
Key Takeaways- Silence feeds evil. History shows that when the world stays quiet, the worst atrocities unfold.
- Israel is under attack - again. The enemies of the Jewish people are always calling for annihilation, and today is no different.
- The Book of Esther is about courage. God’s name is hidden, but His hand is clear - just like today.
- Evil always overplays its hand. Haman thought he had won - until the tables turned.
- This is your Esther moment. Will you speak out, or will you look away?
- [00:05] - Welcome to The Jewish Road Podcast
- [01:15] - Syria in Flames - And No One Is Talking About It
- [06:42] - The Media’s Silence and the Rise of Anti-Semitism
- [11:30] - History Repeats: The Enemies of Israel Have the Same Goal
- [14:20] - The Story of Purim - A Battle Against Annihilation
- [19:15] - Esther, Mordecai, and the Power of Speaking Up
- [25:48] - The Chilling Words of Martin Niemöller - Why Silence Is Never Neutral
- [30:55] - The Biblical Chiasm in Esther - God's Hidden Hand
- [37:10] - Yarden Bebas’ Bold Stand in Gaza - “I Was Born a Jew, I Will Die a Jew”
- [41:25] - The Call to Action - Will You Be Silent, or Will You Speak?
This is no time for silence. The battle against the Jewish people is ancient, but the call remains the same: who will stand?
- Learn more and stay engaged. Visit TheJewishRoad.com for resources, events, and ways to get involved.
- Speak out. Share this episode. Tell the truth. Push back against the lies.
- Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Evil thrives when good people do nothing. This is your time.
Because if we don’t speak now, who will?
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