FOI057: America & Israel: A New Start
In 2015, the Obama Administration signed a dangerous nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran. This was one of many harmful actions the Obama administration made against our greatest ally. But today, with the Trump administration, a new start is signaled…America would once again step up and stand with Israel.
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FOI065: Isi Liebler: Jewish Hero
In this episode, we hear from a true Jewish hero, Dr. Isi Leibler. Dr. Leibler has five decades of advocacy in the most significant causes affecting Israel and Jewish people worldwide. His efforts range from assisting Soviet Jews in 1962 to speaking and organizing against the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.
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FOI064: Geopolitics of the Middle East
The geopolitics of the Middle East have always been ever-changing, and since 1948 Israel has been the primary focal point of the controversy. Interestingly enough, former enemies turned allies have come to Israel's aid against Iranian aggression in the last 10 years. In this Focus on Israel episode, we interview Danny Ayalon, former Ambassador to the U.S. for Israel, as he explains the history and progression of these shifting political forces and his involvement in Israel’s role in several Israeli administrations.
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FOI067: Lost Jews of the Inquisition
During the inquisition, many Jews were forced to convert to Christianity or be executed. Jews who forcibly became "Catholics" often secretly practiced their Jewish faith as “hidden Jews”. Today, many “hidden Jews” are discovering their past history.
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FOI068: Jewish Wisdom
Biblical prophecy is unfolding before our very eyes. Do we just stand back and watch, or has God called us to take action? In this Focus On Israel episode, join us for a life-altering journey as we explore the finer points of ancient Jewish wisdom from Rabbi Shalom Denbo, author of the "7 Traits: How to Change Your World." He considers these seven traits the keys to unlocking our full potential as human beings. Although this timeless wisdom was first taught to our Jewish brethren, we can use it to attain more clarity, dispel inner doubts and pursue a vision of living up to the infinite potential that God has planned for us.
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FOI066: Who Are the Palestinians?
There is constant media attention on the people group known as the Palestinians, but who are they really? Are they an ancient people group who existed before the Jewish people? Is Palestine an actual country? Are the Palestinians an Arab invention to help destroy Israel? In this episode, we dive deeper into the historical truth and origins of Palestinian Arabs and their claim to the land of Israel.
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FOI062: Never Again? Part 1
After the Holocaust, much of the world cried "Never Again" and America became a safe haven for the Jewish people. Now with the current rise of antisemitism across the U.S., we see this golden era of American Jewry ending. In this episode, we interview Holocaust survivors who express their concerns with the "Never Again" mentality adopted by many Americans.
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FOI063: Never Again? Part 2
In this episode, we continue our "Never Again" mentality conversation to examine the attempt to isolate Israel on the world stage, along with the rise of hatred against Jewish people in America. We interview another Holocaust survivor, as they speak out on the parallels of antisemitism during the Holocaust and in today's culture, as well as Danny Ayalon, Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. from 2002-06.
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FOI020: Hebrew Roots of Christianity
This week's episode of Focus On Israel focuses on a closer exploration of the Hebrew roots of Christianity and answers why we must return to the original ancient plans of worship and obedience set forth by God as we approach the end of this age.
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FOI031: The 2015 NRB Convention
The 2015 NRB Convention with John Bolton: Where America is on today's world stage has been a progressive journey. Our position as a world leader is now threatened. U.S. Ambassador John Bolton spoke for PJTN in 2015 so let's take a glimpse back from then to now in this week's "Focus On Israel" episode.
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FOI058: Boycott Israel
What drives the world to hate one of the smallest countries on earth? Is Israel truly the world’s most villainous land? Are such absurdities true or the result of the greatest propaganda war in history? PJTN examines the false and ridiculous claims against the world’s only Jewish state using satire and humor as comedian, Brad Stine, leads the viewer through a minefield of hate to find the truth.
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FOI050: Palestinian Media Watch
A Window On the Middle East: In this episode, our spotlight focuses on a fascinating interview and press conference with the highly respected international Middle East authority, Itamar Marcus. Marcus is the Director of Palestinian Media Watch, an organization supplying the world with a reliable informational "intel" window on the complex and controversial inner workings of the Palestinian Authority.
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FOI054: The Bond of Israel and the Church
Looks at the parallel restoration of Israel and the Church starting around 1900 when the Jews started returning to their homeland and the church received the infilling of the Holy Spirit in LA in the Azuza street revival. Features teachings by the late pastor Derek Prince.
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FOI022: Error of Replacement Theology
Replacement Theology is an age-old false teaching and the belief that the church replaced Israel. It began under the reign of Constantine and it persists in Christianity to this day. Replacement Theology suggests that because Israel rebelled and fell away, she forfeited her promises and covenant blessings and, therefore, the church has replaced her and become "the new Israel." But that's not what God said. Watch and learn more about it in this episode of "Focus On Israel"!
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FOI060: The Global Forum on Antisemitism
The Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism is the premier gathering for assessing Antisemitism globally and includes a coalition of political leaders, clergy, journalists, educators and citizens dedicated to stopping and defeating Antisemitism.
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FOI051: The Sabbath: Part 2
In this episode, we spotlight video segments from "The Seventh Day: Revelations From The Lost Pages of History," the critically acclaimed five-hour documentary series that traces the biblical and cultural history of the Sabbath through the ages. The series features more than fifty historians and theologians from around the world as they attempt the challenge of unraveling the historical and biblical controversy over "Saturday or Sunday" as God's designated day of worship for mankind.
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FOI043: Yad Vashem
Yad Vashem, the Holocaust History Museum in Jerusalem, was founded with the mission of safeguarding the memory of the more than 6 million lives that were ended in the world's darkest moment of history. It is today imparting its meaning to future generations with resources and state-of-the-art exhibits that take Holocaust remembrance well into the 21st century. In this episode, Dr. Susanna Kokkonen explains how the Christian Friends of Yad Vashem was founded to educate Christians about the universal lessons of the Holocaust. We must never forget.
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FOI056: NRB Press Conference
Each year, PJTN hosts several events at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, the world’s largest gathering of Christian broadcast and media professionals. One event that helps inform Christian broadcasters is PJTN’s press briefing. The illustrious panel of leaders and experts at the 2015 event included former US Ambassador John Bolton.
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FOI047: The Sabbath – Part 1
Understanding The Sabbath with Guest Joseph Farah: What is the Sabbath? Is it just for the Jewish people? Should a Christian follow the Saturday Sabbath? Did Jesus’ followers continue worshiping on Saturday after the resurrection or did they mysteriously switch to Sunday? The documentary, The Seventh Day, and respected media leader, broadcaster and author Joseph Farah answer these questions and many more in this special episode. Watch and learn!
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FOI053: Nostra Aetate
In September of 1960, Pope John the 23rd tasked Cardinal Austin Bea to compose a decree on the relationship of the Church and the Jews. Five years later, the resulting declaration, called Nostra Aetate, would look to erase over a thousand years of hate and forever change the Catholic Church’s relationship with the Jewish people.
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FOI042: The Jews and Hollywood
The Impact of the Jews on Hollywood: The early influence of the Jewish impact on Hollywood was felt in the opening years of the 1900s. Jewish creativity and business genius within the heads of studios, top creative writers, producers, directors, and behind-the-scenes influencers set the stage for an entire industry that was creative and influential throughout the 20th century. In this episode, we discuss how this era influenced America's culture today.
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FOI055: The IDF – Exposing the Lies
Pakistani propaganda depicts the Israeli Military as assassins, murderers and bloodthirsty animals. Fact or fiction? In today’s episode, we look at a small portion of the moving documentary Beneath the Helmet: From the High School to the Home Front, by Rabbi Raphael Shore. This film follows the journey of five, newly graduated Israeli high school students as they are drafted into the IDF. The lessons they learn along the way are lessons we all can internalize.
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FOI049: Alex Grobman
Israel: The Land of God's Eternal Promise: This episode features Dr. Alex Grobman, a respected historian with an MA and Ph.D. in contemporary Jewish history from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He is President of the Institute for Contemporary Jewish Life, a think tank dealing with historical and contemporary issues affecting the Jewish community. Dr. Grobman's book, "The "Palestinian Right to Israel," explores in depth the ages-old controversy over the conflicted territory and clearly lays out Israel's eternal right to the land God promised them.
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FOI052: Magen David Adom
Magen David Adom, Israel's "Hands of Medical Mercy”: In 1930, the Magen David Adom organization was formed in Israel as a volunteer association to provide emergency medical, disaster, ambulance and blood bank services from a single branch in Tel Aviv. Now, some 90 years later, the organization serves to provide highly trained and mobilized medical support teams across Israel, serving not only the Jewish people but also Arabs, Muslims, Druze, Christians and all in need, wherever and whenever needed. In this episode, we spotlight the Magen David Adom organization and how they are truly Israel's "extended hands of mercy."
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FOI048: Reaching the Next Generation - Part 2
Reaching the Next Generation For Israel Through Arts: Music and film are powerful avenues of communication. In this episode, we feature artist Ari Lesser's two music videos “Boycott Israel” and “Israel Apartheid," as well as the documentary Cross The Line which exposes how college campuses are becoming a haven for antisemitism and what must be done to stop it. Watch and learn!
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