Today's Guest: Steven Jaffe, Chair of Northern Ireland Friends of Israel
In this episode, we welcome Steven Jaffe, Chair of the Northern Ireland Friends of Israel, joining us from the United Kingdom to shed light on the realities facing the Jewish community in Northern Ireland and the broader region.
Steven shares encouraging news: Israel and the Jewish people have many Christian and non-Jewish allies who stand with them. Yet he also explains the difficult truth—political hostility toward Israel often spills over into hostility toward local Jewish communities.
Raised in Northern Ireland, Steven grew up within his Jewish family surrounded by a Christian community that embraced and supported the small Jewish minority. Only later did he recognize the wider undercurrents of antisemitism and anti-Zionism shaping the region. This realization led him to partner with non-Jewish allies to counter misinformation, challenge false accusations, and build bridges rooted in shared values and truth.
Steven also walks us through the deep historical ties between Ireland, the Jewish people, and the State of Israel—including the remarkable legacy of Chaim Herzog, the Irish-born 6th President of Israel, and his father, Isaac Herzog, the first Chief Rabbi of Ireland.

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