The New Evangelicals Podcast 427. A Rabbi Speaks to Christians
Apr 27, 2026
Rabbi Sandra Lawson, a rabbi and civil-rights leader known for interfaith advocacy and combating antisemitism, shares her journey and work. She explains core Jewish texts and identity. Conversation covers the rise of white nationalism, dangers of media narratives, building Jewish-Christian coalitions, grassroots civic action, and practical steps to confront bias and defend democracy.
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Approach The Talmud Like A Library To Study
- Treat the Talmud as a vast, multi-book legal and ethical library, not a single text.
- Rabbi Sandra Lawson notes serious study takes years and the Talmud contains layered debates and laws.
Extremism Grew Louder When It Reached Power
- White nationalist movements persisted underground and re-emerged boldly when they gained political influence.
- Lawson observed extremists moved from survival rhetoric to sitting in seats of power, amplifying harm and scapegoating.
Anti-Semitism Returns As Scapegoating During Crises
- Anti-Semitism resurges as a convenient scapegoating tool during societal crises.
- Lawson links current blaming of Jews for complex problems to historical patterns like post–World War I Germany.
